Pastor Osbon's Sermons
Some musical groups seem to only have one really big hit and then they disappear from the music scene. When that happens, they are often referred to as “one hit wonders.” In a similar way, there are some people who are only mentioned in the Bible one time and then they seem to disappear altogether. In this timely series, Pastor Osbon will focus our attention on some of the Bible’s “one hit wonders” and what we can learn from each one.
Popular love songs often fall painfully short of expressing what true love is all about. But, in this Valentine’s Day weekend message, Pastor Osbon focuses on a few of the most popular love songs that, perhaps surprisingly, actually expound on several key aspects of true love.
God has not called us to go through life alone. In fact, He has actually called us to experience life with others. To help us better understand that reality, some of the messages in this series will focus on the reality that we need people to hang out with, to work with, to fight for you, to cry with you and to care for you.
Tired of making New Year’s resolutions on January 1 and breaking them on January 2? Then this message is especially for you as Pastor Osbon elaborates on how 2012 brings incredible opportunities for you to become a brand new person!
Although the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Christmas is oftentimes one of the most difficult days of the year for some people. In this timely message, Pastor Osbon helps us to know that God wants everyone to have An Epic Christmas!
Have you ever wanted to explain your Christian faith to someone but you really didn’t know what to say? If so then this series is for you! Join with the Family of Friends as Pastor Osbon equips us to simply share the essential truths of Christianity.
Change is necessary. Change is possible. Change is scary. In this timely series, Pastor Osbon will help you to realize that God not only wants you to change but that He can help you to change. In fact, you may just be one change away from the life you’ve always dreamed of living!
Just as soldiers have fought to secure and maintain the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans, so too must every follower of Christ “fight” for the freedoms provided to them through Jesus Christ. In this Fourth of July weekend message, Pastor Osbon will help you to identify some of the common enemies which fight against those freedoms and to provide you with the Biblical weapons needed to ensure your victory!
In a time when super heroes are celebrated, it’s really difficult for any man to feel like he can live up to his child’s super expectations. In this timely Father’s Day message, Pastor Osbon will help every father to understand that he really can become a SuperDad!
The Book of Acts records the dynamic outpouring of the Holy Spirit. With all that took place, the New Testament church was born and the activity of the Holy Spirit began to be seen by all. In much the same way today, the essence of the Pentecostal experience can be viewed through the Spirit-empowered actions of spirit-filled believers.
In the English language, re- is a prefix which means “again” that is used to emphasize repetition. In much the same way, God often emphasizes that there are things that His people need to do again. In this timely series, Pastor Osbon will focus our attention on significant truths that are worth considering and living by....once again.
We all walk through dozens of open doors every day and each one is important for different reasons. In a similar way, God will lead us to walk through many open doors and each one will lead us deeper into His will for our life. In this timely message, Pastor Osbon focuses our attention on what we can always expect to find beyond the open doors that God sets before us.
God’s Word is filled with promises which He fully intends to keep. In this special Mother’s Day message, Pastor Osbon reminds every mother of several of the promises that will help them to fulfill the greatest job in all the world – raising their children.
Have you ever wanted to share your faith with someone but just didn't know where to begin? If you're like most Christians, you probably answered "yes" to that question. In this powerful series, you will discover that the Holy Spirit can equip and enable you to know exactly where to begin!
Have you ever been through a difficult time and wondered if Jesus even cared about you? If so, then you may be surprised to learn that you are not alone. In fact, even the disciples asked Jesus if He cared about them while they were going through an overwhelming experience. In this small group, Pastor Osbon will focus our attention on how we can find hope in hopeless situations by knowing what God’s Word says about the storms of life.
Everywhere you look, while driving around the city, you will see hundreds of road signs. Although they look very different, every sign is used to inform you of something that you should or should not do. In this timely series, Pastor Osbon will use common roadway signs to help you to understand what God would have you to do as you continue on this journey of life.
Do you have relationships that are less than what they should be? The truth is that everyone does and those relationships often affect every area of our life. Thankfully, God cares about our relationships and His Word offers practical steps to improving every relationship. In this series, Pastor Osbon will help you to focus on improving every relationship....in just 30 days.
Two football teams have been preparing all season for the Super Bowl Game but only one team will win. In this timely message, Pastor Osbon will help you to be prepared for “The Big Game” as he asks the important question, “Are You Ready?”
Baggage.....it’s more than luggage and suitcases. Unfortunately, some people’s lives are filled with “baggage” which makes it difficult to grow or move beyond their current circumstances. In this series, Pastor Osbon helps us to identify the things which often hold us back and how to enjoy a baggage-free life!
Nearly everyone has a favorite Christmas carol that they enjoy singing during the holidays. But, did you know that many carols actually contain significant Biblical truths? In this special series, Pastor Osbon uses the lyrics of some of the most popular Christmas carols to help us understand the stories that they tell and that have changed the world forever.
All across America, people will celebrate Thanksgiving Day and most will eat turkey for at least one meal. But, the reality is, we have so much more to be thankful for than just a turkey. In this Thanksgiving mid-week message, Pastor Osbon will encourage you to be thankful beyond the turkey and beyond Thanksgiving Day.
In some ways, the one person seems to be extremely insignificant but, with God, one person can be the beginning of a revolution. In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon will challenge you to reconsider the value of just one person – you – to see the difference that one person – you – can make in the life of others.
Whenever your life is spinning out of control, you probably want to hit the "pause" button and slow things down! Even though you might not be able to slow the entire world down, you certainly need to slow your mind and your spirit down so that you can concentrate on what God's Word says about your situations.
Many people wonder “What’s in it for me?” when it comes to believing in God. In this message, Pastor Osbon expounds on the offer of abundant life which Jesus extends in John 10:10.
While the Bible offers tremendous insight into the Holy Spirit’s ministry today, there remains some confusion as to how a contemporary follower of Christ will be impacted by the Spirit of God. In this timely sermon series, Pastor Osbon presents Biblical truths in such a way that every believer might grow in their personal experience with the Holy Spirit.
Does it ever seem like the challenges of life are getting the best of you? If so, then this series may be just what you need! In each message, Pastor Osbon focuses attention upon the various statements which Jesus made while hanging on the Cross and how we can survive the challenges of life through what Christ teaches us during the worst day in history.
During the morning service on Sunday, September 5, the Holy Spirit was moving in a powerful way. Although prepared to share another message, the Holy Spirit redirected Pastor Osbon to bring a timely word from Psalm chapter 46 entitled, “Things To Remember When You’re In Trouble.” The resources which are available were created after the message was preached due to impact this Word had upon the church family. Get ready to be encouraged!
Can you imagine what your life would be like if you weren’t afraid? A lot of people are fearful of a lot of things and maybe you are one of those people. If so, then this timely series by Pastor Osbon is just for you so get ready for God to set you free from the fear that is holding you back!
Father’s Day is a special time to honor the hero in our lives that we call Dad. In this message, Pastor Osbon focuses the attention of every man on how God can help them to become an “Iron Man” in every area of their life.
Everybody loves to play games! In this timely series, Pastor Osbon will use popular games such as Life, Monopoly, Battleship and others to illustrate Biblical principles that we all should live by.
The Bible records, in Acts chapter 2, that God sent the Holy Spirit to the New Testament church in a very dramatic fashion and for very specific reasons. In this timely message, preached on Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Osbon shares some helpful insights into many of both the historical and contemporary benefits of being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Using a very interesting story from 1 Kings chapter 3, Pastor Osbon encourages every mother to become a magnificent mother in this timely Mother’s Day message.
Retro is defined as “reminiscent of things from the past.” In this series, Pastor Osbon draws our attention to the timeless truths of God’s Word so that we can win over worry, defeat discouragement, conquer criticism and adjust our attitude.
In this exciting three part series, Pastor Osbon reveals three of the essential ingredients for having the life that some have only dreamed about! Have you dreamed about having a better, healthier, more fulfilled life? Then this series is for you!
The single greatest event in the history of the world was the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this timely message, Pastor Osbon focuses on the power of the Resurrection and how your life is changed as you place your trust in Jesus Christ.
A lot of people have their own idea of what the Gospel is really about or what they think the Bible really says. In this series, Pastor Osbon will investigate some of those ideas which are expressed through bumper stickers, the hymnal, things that famous people have said, clichés and even what Jesus said. Don’t miss a single week as this series is going to be great!
Throughout the centuries, the message of love has transformed the world. In this series, Pastor Osbon will answer the question “What’s love got to do with it?” as he focuses on how we can all be changed through loving God, loving our families, loving our neighbors and loving our church.
If you’re tired of living a self-focused life then this series is for you! Get ready to be transformed as Pastor Osbon takes us on a journey into living outward-focused lives!
In this timely message, Pastor Osbon reminds us that it’s important to realize that God is giving us many new opportunities in this new year. However, it’s also important to realize that we cannot be the same person that we were and still receive the new things God has for us.
Get ready for your faith to rise to a new level as Pastor Osbon reveals some of the ways that God has called Smyrna Assembly to make a significant impact upon our city and the world.
Do you sometimes get caught up in the hustle and bustle and feel like you've lost sight of what Christmas is all about? In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon takes us through a journey to rediscover the purpose of Christmas which will certainly transform us forever!
Are you sometimes overwhelmed during the holiday seasons? Then this insightful sermon is definitely for you as Pastor Osbon helps us to focus our attention how to survive the holidays!
Sometimes, because of the problems you are facing, it may seem like you don’t have many reasons to be thankful. But in this message, Pastor Osbon reminds us that there is always a lot to be thankful for when you consider how great God really is!
Preached during Smyrna Assembly’s 42nd Annual Missions Convention, Pastor Osbon shared this inspiring message which will challenge you to trust God to perform the miracles that you are needing and then to understand that the miracle is not just for you!
Preached during Smyrna Assembly’s 42nd Annual Missions Convention, Pastor Osbon shared this inspiring message to challenge everyone to live by faith!
In this message, Pastor Osbon shares the Biblical significance of Baptism, Communion and the way in which both are examples of our willingness to follow Christ.
In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon focuses our attention on how we can discover the life that Christ desires for us to have through loving, giving, praying and worshiping.
In this timely message, Pastor Osbon answers questions such as “Is it important to be in church? Does it matter if I’m not there? Does anybody miss me if I’m not there?”
We live in a time when many churches are struggling to grow and some are even closing. In this message, Pastor Osbon answers the question of “why should this church grow?” by examining the importance of the church from a Biblical-perspective.
Have you ever left your house and later discovered that you had forgotten something that you really needed? In this message, Pastor Osbon will take you on a journey through God’s Word to illustrate that you don’t ever want to leave your wisdom behind!
We all make sacrifices for the benefit of things that we are committed to. In this message, Pastor Osbon points out some of the sacrifices that we will need to make in order to become all that God intends for us to become.
America celebrates her freedom each year on the Fourth of July. In this timely message, Pastor Osbon reminds us that we have even greater freedoms to celebrate every day as followers of Jesus Christ!
Based on Patrick Morley’s book, How to Survive the Economic Meltdown, this four week series deals with Biblical and practical strategies to help you experience personal spiritual growth during this challenging economic season.
Every couple and every family will go through challenging times. In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon takes a look at what God’s Word says for husbands, wives and children because family matters!
Everybody has had a time in their life when it seemed like they had lost their zeal for life. In this sermon, Pastor Osbon reveals the importance of living a life that is energized by the Holy Spirit.
Everyone experiences times when circumstances knock them down. In this timely message, Pastor Osbon shares an encouraging word to remind us that we may be down but we are definitely not out!
n this Mother’s Day message, Pastor Osbon focuses on the mother of James and John to see the powerful influence of a godly mom.
The foundation is the most important part of any structure because everything else is built upon and supported by it. In this message, Pastor Osbon speaks on the foundations of the Christian faith upon which our lives are built and supported - especially during the difficult seasons of life.
Throughout the Bible, God made many promises to His people that revolved around the fact that He was with them. In this message, Pastor Osbon expounds on the contemporary benefits of having God with us today
We walk through doors every day and often don’t pay much attention to them at all. In this message, Pastor Osbon helps us to realize the significance of “open doors” that God places before us which will lead us into new experiences.
Drawing from a real-life example within his own family, in this message, Pastor Osbon shares three characteristics of how we should interact with God. As our Heavenly Father, He always has time for us – even in the midst of an emergency.
Shortly before His crucifixion, Jesus enters into the city of Jerusalem and He is met by a large crowd of people who respond to Him in different ways. In this message, Pastor Osbon considers their actions and relates that to how many people respond to Jesus even today.
Every person sees life and circumstances through the lens of their experiences. In this message, Pastor Osbon challenges us to remember that it all depends on how you look at it.
Everyone falls at different times in their lives. In this message, Pastor Osbon will challenge you to realize that you really can be different when you come back up!
Using the analogy of a football game, Pastor Osbon preached this message on Super Bowl Sunday emphasizing that God has a plan for our lives that will ultimately result in victory!
Names are really important as they identify and differentiate one person from everyone else. In this series, Pastor Osbon focuses on some of the many names and titles which refer to Jesus helping us to know Him better.
In spite our past successes and failures, we can learn from the past and look to the future. In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon reminds us that God has always intended for life to be continued.
Beginning on December 26th, we are inundated with advertisements for “After-Christmas” sales. In this message, Pastor Osbon stresses several Biblical truths that we need to keep in mind…even after Christmas.
In this message based on Psalm 119:11, Pastor Osbon discusses the fact that the Bible is the right thing, the heart is the right place and the right time is anytime. Get ready to be changed by the power of God's Word!
Focusing on the lyrics of popular Christmas carols, Pastor Osbon takes us on a journey to consider the true meaning of Christmas.
In this message, Pastor Osbon elaborates upon the fact that the Holy Spirit has been given to us that we might become all that God intends for His people to be.
Shortly after the Pilgrims landed, they began to endure some very difficult times and the daily ration of food was only five kernels of corn for each person. In this compelling message, Pastor Osbon examines five truths that will surely lead us to greater levels of thankfulness.
Have you ever wondered how you can be thankful at all times? In this message, Pastor Osbon presents four keys that will unlock true thanksgiving.
Even Christians can easily become divided along political party lines. In this message, Pastor Osbon reminds all Christians of three Biblical truths that we must remember - even when our candidate isn't elected.
Holy Communion is one of the ordinances of the church which Christ created. In this sermon, Pastor Osbon speaks from Matthew 26 focusing on the power of Holy Communion in the life of a Christ-follower.
In this message, Pastor Osbon identifies three reasons that the devil doesn't want us to support missions with our finances.
In this message, Pastor Osbon reminds us that while we all have problems in life, it's important to remember that God is not our problem!
Everyone will go through "valley experiences" in their life. In this series, Pastor Osbon provides insights into the valuable lessons that we should learn while we're passing through those times.
No matter where you live, no matter what you drive and no matter which church you attend, we all are destined to experience a time of crisis at some time in our lives. In this message, Pastor Osbon reminds us of several truths which we must never forget when we’re going through a difficult season.
Everyone eventually experiences a time when they don't know what they should do. In this message, Pastor Osbon examines Psalm 107 and answers the question of "what do you do when you don't know what to do?
Joseph was blessed even though he was living in a world that did not honor his God. In this exciting message, Pastor Osbon reminds us that we can also be blessed in spite of our circumstances if we will only remain faithful to God.
What would you do if you knew that you only had one month to live? In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon takes us on a journey of examining our purpose, our passion and who we can intentionally allow God to use us in greater ways.
Focusing upon the parable of the sower and the seed (Luke chapter 8), Pastor Osbon challenges us to focus upon our hearing the Word of the Lord that we might live productive lives as followers of Jesus Christ.
The Bible says that we become brand new after we enter into a relationship with Christ. The challenge is that we sometimes feel trapped between our past and our future. In this message, Pastor Osbon presents Biblical truths that will help you to break free from the past so that you might step into your future!
By examining the experience of several lepers, in 2 Kings 7, Pastor Osbon presents a compelling message that will surely stir you to share the good news of what God has done in your life with others!
God never intended for us to live in a vacuum. In this sermon, Pastor Osbon will elaborate on the fact that God desires to partner you with others and with Himself for greater purposes than you might imagine!
In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon addresses some of the common issues that Christ-followers face (addictions, fears, illnesses, financial problems) as well as he offers Biblical truths to reinforce the reality that Nothing's Too Hard For God!
In this message, Pastor Osbon presents six principles that will revolutionize the way you offer praise to God. Get ready for your praise to be transformed!
In this timely message, Pastor Osbon presents a humorous and compelling challenge to every father to embrace his destiny and to lead as a faithful man of God.
In this message, Pastor Osbon will challenge you to consider the reality that there are some things which we must be willing to release in order to follow Jesus. Thankfully, following Jesus does not lead to nowhere!
What God began in Acts 2 is still continuing today. In this message, Pastor Osbon affirms the fact that the Holy Spirit has been sent by God to provide every Christian with the ability to do God’s will.
In this sermon, Pastor Osbon addresses the fact that everything we have comes from God, that He is our provider and that He can be trusted.
God's Word places great significance upon the role that mothers play. In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Osbon considers the life of Hannah and the reality that "Mothers Make A Difference.
In this sermon series, Pastor Osbon will consider Psalm 116:7 and expound on the reality that God desires for His people to live confident lives. If you are one of the many people who desires to have greater confidence in God, then this series is for you!
So often, it seems like we are confronted with challenging circumstances such as the loss of a job, the death of a loved one or a physical sickness. In this message, Pastor Osbon considers the life of the Apostle Paul whose example provides us with truth that we can apply during the tough times of life.
The foundation is the most important part of any building because it provides stability for the rest of the structure. In fact, nearly one-half of the construction budget may be devoted to the foundation. In this series, Pastor Osbon considers how we should build our lives upon the foundation of God's Word and how we can survive the storms of life that will surely come our way.
In this sermon, Pastor Osbon considers some of the Biblical references to times when people do foolish things. This message will help you to avoid living like a fool.
If you desire a great life, Pastor Osbon will challenge you with three simple steps which you must: dream it, design it and do it!
Pastor Osbon uses Dr. Henry Blackaby’s book Experiencing God as the basis for this sermon series to focus upon the seven realities of God. Prepare to experience God in a deeper, more intimate way!
In this series, Pastor Osbon examines the power of love and how our lives are changed by loving God more, loving our spouse more and loving our neighbor more.
In this message, Pastor Osbon elaborates on four powerful characteristics that godly men should possess which will change the world in which they live.
In this message, Pastor Osbon examines the subject of "success" from a Biblical perspective that will prepare you for the true success that God has in store for you!
Just as the new year brings newness into our lives, in this message, Pastor Osbon calls us to consider the new life, the new perspectives, the new mercy and the new joy that only Christ can bring.
In this message, Pastor Osbon considers the fact that the power of Jesus' life and ministry may have begun in the cradle at Bethlehem but thatit also extended to the cross...and beyond!
In this series, Pastor Osbon provides Biblical answers to key issues which every family and every individual faces in life.
As a child, many of us learned a simple prayer which says, “God is great. God is good. Let us thank Him for our food.” In this message, Pastor Osbon reminds us that we still need to remember that God is great, God is good and that He is our provider.
