In this message from 1 John 1:5-10, we consider the powerful truth that “God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.” In a culture that softens sin and blurs the lines of truth, this sermon calls us back to the unchanging gospel: we are sinners in need of a Savior, and Jesus Christ alone is our Advocate and atoning sacrifice. We explore the seriousness of sin, the gift of honest confession, and the promise of full forgiveness and cleansing for all who come to God through Christ.

Part of our “Walking in the Light” series in the Epistles of John, this sermon from Emanuel Istrate at Oxford Bible Fellowship in Oxford, Ohio, is for anyone longing to live openly before God and walk in the light of Christ. Listen, subscribe, and learn more about OBF at oxfordbiblefellowship.org.

This week we begin a summer series through the Epistles of John, starting with 1 John 1:1-4. The apostle John, an eyewitness who walked with Jesus, invites us to behold the certainty and beauty of Christ, the "Word of Life". John opens his letter by testifying to both the humanity and divinity of Jesus—reminding weary believers that our faith is rooted in something real and unshakable. In a world filled with uncertainty and empty promises, John calls us back to the simple, life-giving truth of the gospel and into deeper fellowship with God and one another. This fellowship through Christ is what brings complete joy to our lives.

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This Sunday we conclude our journey through the book of Daniel. This book has been a treasure chest full of spiritual riches, and it ends the same way it began: assuring us of God’s sovereign rule and faithful care over His people. Daniel 11 and 12 confront us with visions of kings rising and falling, nations clashing, and history unfolding in breathtaking — and at times unsettling — detail. Yet perhaps the most striking moment is also the simplest: when the Lord speaks to Daniel and says, “But go your way till the end. And you shall rest and shall stand in your allotted place at the end of the days” (Daniel 12:13, ESV).

This Sunday Pastor Emanuel continues our Daniel sermon series with Daniel 10. In this chapter, Daniel spends weeks praying and fasting as he is deeply concerned for God’s people. God answers with an incredible vision that shows His power, glory, and care. Daniel is overwhelmed, but strengthened, and we are reminded that God is always at work, our prayers matter, and we are never alone—even when circumstances feel uncertain.

This Sunday Pastor Emanuel continues our Daniel sermon series with Daniel 10. As Daniel spends weeks praying and fasting for God’s people, the Lord meets him with a powerful vision that reveals His glory, His care, and His sovereign power. This passage also gives us a glimpse into unseen spiritual battles and reminds us that God is always at work, our prayers matter, and we are never alone in times of uncertainty.

In this message from Daniel 9, Pastor Justin Kailer explores how Daniel reads God’s Word and responds with humble, faith-filled prayer in the midst of exile. As we continue our Daniel Sermon: Conviction in a Culture of Compromise series, we see a powerful model of confession, dependence, and hope that speaks into our own confusing and uncertain times.

Daniel 9 not only teaches us how to pray, it also pulls back the curtain on God’s redemptive plan for Israel and for all mankind, reminding us that He is sovereign, faithful, and at work through all of history for the good of His people and the glory of His name. This sermon is for listeners who want to grow in prayer, trust God’s purposes, and live with conviction in a compromising culture.

This message is part of the OBF Weekly Sermons podcast from Oxford Bible Fellowship in Oxford, Ohio. Listen, subscribe, and learn more about our church and ministries at https://obf.org

This Sunday we were honored to hear Dr. Jerry Pattengale deliver a special message at Oxford Bible Fellowship, following his keynote at the 20th Annual Edwin M. Yamauchi Lecture on Saturday.

Dr. Pattengale is a distinguished professor and administrator at Indiana Wesleyan University, a founding scholar at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., and a leading voice in biblical history and Christian scholarship. The Edwin M. Yamauchi Lecture—named after his former professor and a key figure in our church's founding—is sponsored by the History Department and cosponsored by local churches and campus ministries.

Having served as IWU's first University Professor and recipient of Indiana's Sagamore of the Wabash award, Dr. Pattengale brings decades of wisdom on Scripture, history, and faith to our congregation.

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This Sunday we continue our Daniel sermon series with Daniel 8. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Emanuel Istrate walks us through a passage that reminds us that earthly kingdoms rise and fall, but God rules over history with perfect wisdom and authority. Daniel 8 points us to the certainty of God’s sovereignty, the reality of spiritual opposition, and the hope God gives His people in times of hardship and uncertainty.