Have you ever considered the unique nature of congregational singing in the church? It is quite an interesting activity of the church. Hundreds of people from all different walks of life, experiencing different circumstances in their lives, gather in a large room and sing together. Music is such a unique gift that the Lord has given to us. It combines our minds as we thin...

The elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. for their monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, giving thanks to the Lord for those that he has brought to the ministry. We are continually grateful for the gospel ministry that the Lord gives us at OBC. Andrew Meyer led the elders in reading Chapter 11 from the London Baptist Confess...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on the evening of Tuesday, March 15 for our monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, asking for wisdom as we prepared to consider several items on the agenda. Chris Peterson led the elders in a reading of the London Baptist Confession of 1689. As we read through chapter 29 on Baptism, Chris highlighted where the confes...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on the evening of Tuesday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. for our regular monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, giving thanks for the ministry we share at OBC and seeking wisdom as we discussed the evening's agenda. Chris Peterson led us in a brief reading through chapter 23 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1...

Over the past year and a half church has taken on many different forms. From livestream only, to signing up for one of our four services, social distancing, and more, it has certainly been a strange way of gathering on Sunday mornings. Many of our ministries have also been on hold for this time as well. This break has meant a time away from serving for many in the church....

It wasn't until the past eight years or so that I began to read and see the benefit of historic creeds and confessions. Growing up I never had a negative view of creeds and confessions, it was simply that the denomination I grew up in did not utilize them and I was never instructed on the usefulness and benefit of them. I'm so thankful to now see how important it is to ...

The elders met for their monthly meeting on the morning of Wednesday, March 10. Pastor Pat opened in prayer giving thanks for the direction and grace the Lord gives to us. Frank Barber led the Elders through Chapter 18 of the London Baptist Confession of 1689 on Assurance of Faith. It was good to be reminded that we have "an infallible assurance of faith, founded on the b...

In the days that we are in, do you find yourself longing for the truth? Are you trying to weed through all the misinformation and confusion and find actual facts? Sometimes it can seem like there will never be an end to the search for truth. Does ultimate truth about anything exist? Look no further, because ultimate and lasting truth is found in God's Word. God has graci...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on the morning of July 15 for our monthly meeting. After beginning the meeting with prayer, we were led by Frank Barber in a brief consideration of chapter 10 of The London Baptist Confession of 1689 on Effectual Calling. What a joy to be reminded that this calling is "of God's free and special grace alone, not from anything at all fo...

The Christian life can be summed up in three simple words that have profound meaning and impact on the way we live. These three words are guilt, grace, and gratitude. Pulled from the Heidelberg Catechism, they outline what I have sometimes described as a cycle we live in every day. Whether you have heard of guilt, grace, gratitude or not, I trust you will be encouraged an...

The Home Groups at Omaha Bible Church have been going through the Gospel according to John the past couple of years, and every week, we are left more impressed with the person and work of Jesus. John has been a favorite gospel account to many over the years, and J.V. Fesko says that it is one of his as well. This led him to study it and eventually compile this short boo...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on the morning of Wednesday, February 12. The meeting began with a reading of Chapter 5 of The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. The chapter highlighted God's providence. What an amazing God we serve who does "uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all His creatures and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His most wise ...

When it comes to the church, being a spectator on the sidelines is not an option for the church member. The Bible calls Christians to a life of service and worship for the proclamation of the gospel and the glory of God. This is not only true for the believer in their individual life outside of church but is also the case for the believer in the setting of the local churc...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 27. Pastor Pat opened the meeting with prayer, giving thanks for the ministry of the gospel and rejoicing in the hope that is ours in Christ Jesus. Dallas Focht then led us in a brief review of chapter 25 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith on Marriage. Frank Barber presented the a...

"Wow, the timing of that could not have been more perfect!" I'm sure you have had your fair share of moments where this thought or a similar one came to mind. You run into someone; you receive a note of encouragement; you're at the right place at the right time to help someone. Recently I had this thought and afterward it got me thinking about the perfect timing of Christ...

There are several advent devotionals available to families each Christmas season. Below are two that I would recommend to any family looking for a resource to utilize this Christmas in family devotions. Both are available in the Omaha Bible Church Bookstore. Come, Let Us Adore Himby Paul Tripp contains one devotion a day for the 31 days of December. In the introduction,...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 9.Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, giving thanks for the gospel ministry the Lord allows us to be a part of at OBC. Following prayer, Mike Grimes led the Elders in a review of Chapter 21 of the London Baptist Confession of 1689. The chapter is on Christian liberty and liberty of con...

Trials and suffering can be found everywhere as we go through life. Broken relationships with a family member or friend; a recent diagnosis about your health from the doctor; tension in your marriage and home. The list could go on and on. Due to our fallen nature and the sin-cursed world we live in, there is no escape. We will endure suffering. But as we do, what is it th...

We all have different backgrounds and upbringings that have in some way shaped who we are today. There have certainly been both positive and negative experiences in our lives that influence the choices we make. As these experiences shape us through life, often times, we cling to them and form our identity around them. As a Christian, however, our identity should not be...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, rejoicing in the joy of knowing Christ and proclaiming the gospel. Mike Holloway then led us in a discussion on the 14th chapter of the London Baptist Confession of 1689 on saving faith. We were encouraged and reminded of the re...

Christmas can be filled with distractions. For a full month (longer if you start early like me) your world can quickly be filled with lights, trees, presents, etc. Before you know it, you can completely forget what it is that we celebrate as Christians this time of year. We forget to be in awe of the glorious truth of the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The incarnation is th...

Family devotions are difficult. Aside from the challenge of finding time to have family devotions is the difficulty of deciding what to read and discuss. The Christmas season provides a wonderful opportunity for families in this area. Advent devotional books are readily available, and this month I'd like to recommend a new resource for your family. Paul Tripp has made i...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 12th. The meeting was opened in prayer by Pastor Pat. Todd Swift then led the elders in a discussion and consideration of the eighth chapter of the London Baptist Confession of 1689. The chapter is on the topic of Christ the Mediator. This chapter is full of Christ exalting truth regardin...

Many have been in a church service where a short skit or play has been included as an element of worship. There was a big emphasis on using this form of drama in worship services in the not too distant past. On numerous occasions in my years of ministry I have been asked, "Do you have drama in your worship services?" The simple answer is no. The real answer is yes. The Lo...

In his recent book, Learning To Love The Psalms, W. Robert Godfrey seeks "to open a way to a growing understanding of the Psalms" for the reader. He does not seek to give a detailed exegesis of every Psalm and he is not writing a commentary of the book of Psalms. What he does do is provide the reader with a helpful framework to use in approaching the Psalms as a whole and ...

The Elders of Omaha Bible Church met on Tuesday, May 9th for their monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, and we then turned our attention to chapter four of the London Baptist Confession of 1689 on Creation. Dallas Focht led us in discussing and considering the content of the chapter, highlighting the involvement of the Triune Godhead in creation and ho...

The Omaha Bible Church Elders met on the morning of Wednesday, March 22nd for their monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer and then led us in a discussion on chapter two of the London Baptist Confession (LBC) of 1689. The chapter is entitled, God and the Holy Trinity and contains three paragraphs highlighting the attributes of God, how he relates to His c...

This month, I've decided to review an album rather than a book. Some of the gifts we were able to take to Vineet and Sayia (see cover article) were CDs of music they are unable to get in India. As we spent time with them, I was quickly able to see their love for music that is rich in good theology. This can be hard to find, but one of the CDs we were able to take was The O...

The elders met on the evening of September 13th for their monthly meeting. Pastor Pat opened the meeting in prayer, asking God to grant us wisdom as we lead in ministry and make decisions. It is our prayer that we would lead as under shepherds of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, and that the ministry of Omaha Bible Church would be used for the progress of the gospel and t...

The new ministry will soon be underway. The elders share updates about the upcoming ministry year and other happenings around OBC....

Scripture Reading Ephesians 2 Preaching The Word Grace Is More Amazing Than You Think // Ephesians 2 Worship In Song Praise To The Lord The Almighty // hymn by J. Neander Cornerstone // by Tim Neufeld Christ The Sure And Steady Anchor // by Matt Boswell Grace Greater Than Our Sin // hymn by J. Johnston...

Scripture Reading Ephesians 1 Preaching The Word Full Throttle Praise // Ephesians 1 Worship in Song Behold Our God // by Sovereign Grace Music The Glory of the Cross // by Sovereign Grace Music Lamb of God // by Vertical Church Band What Wondrous Love Is This // hymn by Alexander Means Gospel Doxology // by Coral Ridge Presbyterian Music...

Scripture Reading Matthew 4:1-11 Preaching The Word Is The Bible Sufficient? // 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Worship In Song A Mighty Fortress Is Our God // hymn by Martin Luther Grace Alone // by Dustin Kensrue I Have A Shelter // by Sovereign Grace Music Psalm 62 // by Aaron Keyes It Is Well With My Soul // hymn by Horatio Spafford ...

Scripture Reading Psalm 2 Preaching The word Why Jesusanity Is Not Enough // Selected Scriptures Worship In Song Who Is Like You // by Tim Neufeld The Power of the Cross // by Keith Kristyn Getty A Debtor to Mercy Alone // by Sovereign Grace Music Hallelujah What A Savior // by Sovereign Grace Music How Great Is The Love // by Paul Baloche...

Scripture Reading Psalm 135 Preaching The Word Glory Be To The Only Able God // Jude 24-25 The Lord's Supper This Sunday we will be celebrating The Lord's Supper. It is a great privilege to proclaim our Savior's death through this ordinance instituted by Jesus (Luke 22). We encourage you to come having examined yourself, ready to worship as we remember and proclai...

This Sunday, Mike Abendroth, Pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church in West Boylston, MA will be preaching in our morning service. Scripture Reading Revelation 22 Preaching The Word When Jesus and Religion Collide // John 3 Worship In Song Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery // by Matt Boswell The Glory Of The Cross // by Sovereign Grace I Will Glory In My Redeemer //...

Scripture Reading Psalm 145 Preaching The Word Surviving The Zombie Apocalypse // Jude 17-23 Worship In Song At The Cross // by Daniel Renstrom O The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus // hymn by Samuel Francis In My Place // by Michael Bleecker Revelation Song // by Gateway Worship...

Scripture Reading Hebrews 10 Preaching The Word Justified Name Calling // Jude 11-16 Worship In Song Glorious And Mighty // by Sovereign Grace Music And Can It Be // by Charles Wesley How Deep The Father's Love For Us // by Stuart Townend How Great Thou Art // by Stuart Hine...

Scripture Reading Hebrews 10 Preaching The Word Jude's Vince Lombardi Moment // Jude 5-10 Worship In Song Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven // by Matthew Smith His Be The Victor's Name // by Zac Hicks I Boast No More // by Caedmon's Call Blessed Assurance // by Fanny Crosby...

Scripture Reading Hebrews 10 Preaching The Word Called To Contend (Part 2) // Jude 1:3-4 Worship In Song Who Is Like You // by Tim Neufeld My Savior's Love // hymn by Charles Gabriel Thy Righteousness, O Christ // words by Horatius Bonar Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) // by Chris Tomlin...

Scripture Reading Preaching The Word Called To Contend // Jude 1:3-4 Worship In Song Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing // hymn by Robert Robinson Bless The Lord // by Carl Cartee Nothing But The Blood // by Robert Lowry Lord I Need You // by Matt Maher...

Scripture Reading Jude Preaching The Word Worth Fighting For // Jude 1:1-2 Baptism This Sunday, a baptism that will take place during the Sunday morning service. It is a great joy for us as a congregation to rejoice with those being baptized in the goodness and grace of God. Come ready to be encouraged as we hear this testimony of God's grace from the waters of ba...

Pastor Pat Abendroth will be returning from sabbatical this Sunday morning. Please join us for a reception to welcome him back following the service. Scripture Reading 1 Timothy 1:15-20 Preaching The Word Hey Jude | Jude 1-2 Worship In Song Praise To The Lord The Almighty // hymn by Joachim Neander Man of Sorrows // by Hillsong Oh The Deep Deep Love // by Sov...

Scripture Reading Psalm 32 Preaching The Word The Grace-Based Works-Free Gospel | Acts 15:1-35 Baptism This Sunday we have two baptisms that will take place during the Sunday morning service. It is a great joy for us as a congregation to rejoice with those being baptized in the goodness and grace of God. Come ready to be encouraged as we hear these testimonies of ...

Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Preaching The Word God Opens A Door Of Faith | Acts 14:1-28 The Lord's Supper This Sunday we will be celebrating The Lord's Supper. It is a great privilege to proclaim our Savior's death through this ordinance instituted by Jesus (Luke 22). We encourage you to come having examined yourself, ready to worship as we remember a...

Scripture Reading Isaiah 49 Preaching The Word A Light for the Gentiles|Acts 13:1-52 Worship In Song Because Of Your Love//by Paul Baloche *we will be singing this one slightly different this week Grace Alone // by Dustin Kensrue The Solid Rock//hymn by E. Mote and W. Bradbury A Debtor To Mercy//by Bob Kauflin Not In Me //by David Ward...