Open Bible Church of Kingsville Sermons

SERMON NOTES – March 15, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 6:1-21Topic: The Best of Times and the Worst of TimesAttribute: Praise Christ as One Who Stands Before the LordGOD’S DM: “It should be clear by now, but you have not yet learned that I am a holy God who cannot be trifled with! No one can stand in My presence or look upon My glory without a me...

SERMON NOTES — March 8, 2026Series: 1 Samuel: Looking on the HeartText: 1 Samuel 5:1-12Topic: God is Bigger Than You ThinkGod’s IM: I am much bigger than you think, so do not pretend that I might need your help. Notes:1. He is not a tame lion Isaiah 46:1-42. He is a severe GodIMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Without the power and presence of God, the people of God are powerless. How are you relying...

SERMON NOTES – March 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:12-22Topic: Ichabod! Where is the Glory? Attribute: Praise Christ as the Glory and Presence of GodGOD’S DM: “The gracious gift of the presence of My glory is reserved only for those who love, trust, and obey Me!”Notes: The D_________ of Eli (vs. 12-18)Judges 2:18a“After forty years of Eli’s...

SERMON NOTES – February 22, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 4:1-11Topic: God’s Presence in JudgementAttribute: Praise Christ as the One Who Brings God’s Judgement and Mercy! GOD’S DM: “I am not a god you can use and manipulate for the success of your own agenda! The blessings of the covenant are reserved for those who love, trust, and obey Me faith...

SERMON NOTES – February 15, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 3:1-21Topic: God Calling, Speaking to, and Establishing SamuelAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Word! GOD’S DM: “My Word changes everything and brings hope and salvation to even the darkest of places!” Notes: P______________ & S______________ (vs. 1-3)The Lord’s C__________ & Samue...

SERMON NOTES – February 8, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:27-36Topic: God’s Judgment on EliAttribute: Praise Christ as the Promised Priest-KingGOD’S DM: “I will not let sinful men get in the way of fulfilling My promises and accomplishing My salvation. Through judgment, I will bring salvation!”Notes: O______________ Questions (vs. 27-28)I_______...

SERMON NOTES – February 1, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:11-26Topic: The Boy Priest and Eli's Worthless SonsAttribute: Praise Christ as the boy who came to save His people from spiritual darkness. GOD’S DM: “I will bring down those who oppose Me and My kingdom, and instead, I will silently go to work through those who grow in favor with Me!...

SERMON NOTES – January 18, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 2:1-10Topic: Hannah’s PrayerAttribute: Praise Christ as King, Judge, and SaviorGOD’S DM: “All of My works are glorious and worthy of praise, but especially the works of the coming King who will bring about the ultimate exultation of My people and judgment on My enemies!”Notes: Prayer of P__...

SERMON NOTES – January 11, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 1:3-28Topic: Provocation, Prayers, and ProvisionAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Provision of a SaviorGOD’S DM: “No one cares about My people’s hopeless and helpless position more than I do! I will provide for them the Savior and Deliverer they need!”Notes: Unremarkable H___________ and F_...

SERMON NOTES – January 4, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 1:1-2Topic: Israel’s Leadership CrisisAttribute: Praise Christ as Your Leader, Deliverer, and Savior GOD’S DM: “I bring salvation for My people from the most unremarkable and unlikely of people and places.”Notes: Current C_____________Judges 21:25Unremarkable P___________ in Unremarkable P__...

SERMON NOTES – December 28, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 2:16-23Topic: The Servant King Who Ends Our Exile With His DeathAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Promised King and Suffering Servant GOD’S DM: “Jesus is the promised King and humble Servant who has come to die in order to end your exile.”Notes: Good News Hidden in D______, T______, and E______ (vs. 16-18)Jer...

SERMON NOTES – December 21, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 1:13-15Topic: The Faithful SonAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s True and Faithful SonGOD’S DM: “Jesus is My true and faithful Son. He succeeds everywhere Israel failed. As a result, He brings in all My children from all nations!”Notes: God’s son, I_______________ - Hosea 11:1-2Genesis 12:1-5 and 12:10Genesis...

SERMON NOTES – December 7, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 2:1-12Topic: True Shepherd-King from BethlehemAttribute: Praise Christ as the Promised KingGOD’S DM: “The true and eternal king that I promised long ago, who will rule and shepherd My people in peace forever, has been born in Bethlehem! Submit to and worship Him!”Notes: Promise of a S_______ and S___________-...

SERMON NOTES – November 30, 2025Series: The Hopes and Fears of All the YearsText: Matthew 1:18-25Topic: The Virgin Birth of ImmanuelAttribute: Praise Christ as God’s Promised DelivererGOD’S DM: “I have finally fulfilled My promise to send a Savior and Deliverer! I have sent My own Son, Jesus Christ (Immanuel!), conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, to make this clear to you! He is the...

SERMON NOTES – November 23, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:21-24Topic: Closing BlessingsAttribute: Praise Christ as the Grace, Peace, and Love of GodGOD’S IM: “Experience and walk in the grace, peace, and love of Jesus day by day, moment by moment, just as you will for all eternity!”Notes: Sending E_______________ (vs. 21-22)Ephesians 3:13Sendi...

SERMON NOTES – November 16, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:18-20Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 5) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “Remember, because of Jesus, you are never alone in this war. I will come to your aid and fight for you anyway you need, anytime you ask!”Notes: “We cannot know what prayer is for unt...

SERMON NOTES – November 9, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:17Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 4) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “Strap on your helmet, lay hold of your sword, and fight! Victory is yours!”Notes: H_______________ (vs. 17a)Ephesians 6:13-171 Thessalonians 5:8Isaiah 59:17Psalm 140:7“In that Old Testam...

SERMON NOTES – November 2, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:15-16Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 3) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “If you are going to stand firm in this spiritual battle you are in, you will need the right shoes and shield. The good news is I have got you covered!”Notes: S_______________ (vs. 15)...

SERMON NOTES – October 26, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:13-14Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 2) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “Tighten up the belt and put on the breastplate I have given you, so that you may stand firm in the face of the evil of this world!”Notes: “… everything that is given to us to make our...

SERMON NOTES – October 19, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:10-12Topic: Waging Spiritual Warfare (Part 1) Attribute: Praise Christ as the Victorious King GOD’S IM: “You are in the midst of a spiritual battle, more dangerous than you know. Be strong in the Lord and put on the armor of God, so that you may do your part and survive until the end!”No...

SERMON NOTES – October 12, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:5-9Topic: Working as Servants of GodAttribute: Praise Christ as Worthy of All Our Love and ServiceGOD’S IM: “Before anything else, you are a servant of Christ! Let all your work and your treatment of others be done accordingly!” Notes: “It is possible for the housewife to cook a meal as...

SERMON NOTES – October 5, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 6:1-4Topic: Living as the Family of GodAttribute: Praise Christ as the Perfect Son and BrotherGOD’S IM: “When children and parents live as My children, the home will become a kingdom outpost, beautifully displaying the Gospel to the world.”Notes: O_______________ (vs. 1)Romans 1:28-322 Timo...

SERMON NOTES – September 28, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 5:25-33Topic: Together in Marriage - HusbandsAttribute: Praise Christ as the Perfect Bridegroom! GOD’S IM: “Christian marriages flourish when husbands and wives are filled by the Spirit and reflect the picture of Christ and his church.”Notes: S_______________ Love (vs. 25)“Husbands, in m...

SERMON NOTES — September 7, 2025Series: Ephesians: Riches in Christ Text: Ephesians 5:8-14Topic: Together in the LightGod’s IM: Figure out what is pleasing to Me, and then do it. Notes:Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle by God’s grace in England, as I trust shall never be put out.— Hugh Latimer Genesis 1:1-4 John 1:4-51. Take no part in darkn...

SERMON NOTES – August 31, 2025Series: Ephesians: God’s Plan to Reconcile All Things in ChristText: Ephesians 5:1-7Topic: Like Father Like SonAttribute: Praise Christ as the One who makes us Children of God! GOD’S IM: “Son/Daughter, child of Mine, imitate Me and walk in the love of Christ, instead of living like the child of wrath you were before I adopted you!”Notes: C__________ of God (vs. 1-2)Ep...