Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley Being a Christian is not something we can do on our own. There is a need to be around other Christians, to have fellowship and be encouraged for the life that we live. It is not only necessary that Christians attend worship, but that we prioritize worship in our lives in … Continue reading Resolve to Prioritize Worship – Acts 2:42-47 (1/19/20 a.m. sermon)

Teacher: Matt Burleson When we pray, we cannot ignore that our prayers must be made in faith. We must believe that God hears us and that He will answer us according to his will.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley Jesus words in Matthew 24 and 25 about his coming at the end of the age are clear. There are no signs that point to its arrival. It will be sudden and unexpected, the same as when a thief breaks into a house. It is imperative, therefore, that we always be … Continue reading The Life of Christ: Days of Judgement (Part 4)

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to what Christians believe. Without it, everything that we do is worthless. Paul, in 1 Corinthians 15, takes the opportunity to answer some who were giving in to the belief that resurrection wasn’t actually possible. Through his writing, he shows both the foolishness, and … Continue reading The Promise of His Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:1-34 (1/12/20 p.m. sermon)

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley Prayer is so vital to the life of a Christian. It must not be neglected any more than food, water, or sleep should be neglected for physical life. Not only should Christians resolve to pray more, but should resolve to prioritize prayer through praying early, praying often, and praying without ceasing.

Teacher: Matt Burleson Today we consider finding balance in our prayers.To help, we use the acronym ACTS, which stands for Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication, all of which should not be neglected in our prayers

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley This lesson continues are discussion of Matthew 24-25, focusing on Jesus words concerning certain days of judgement that were to come. One of these was the destruction of Jerusalem by the Roman army which took place in A.D. 70. The other is the Final Judgment, which is still yet to come.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley On the First Sunday of each month, the Orangeburg Church of Christ hosts an abbreviated worship service, after which we sing for an extended period of time. On these Sundays, the lessons are shorter than usual sermons. In 2020, these first Sunday lessons are going to focus on passages from the … Continue reading A Song of Trust – Psalm 4 (1/5/20 First Sunday P.M. Devotional)

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley As we begin a new year, many are making resolutions for the year to come. As we think about things we want to do better, many Christians will resolve to read the Bible more. As we seek to spend more time in God’s word, we ought also seek to gain a … Continue reading Resolve to Know God’s Word Better – Hosea 4:1-6 (1/5/19 a.m. sermon)

Teacher: Matt Burleson There are a lot of different reasons why people pray. We may pray because we are thankful, or because we have needs. We also may pray because we want to have more things, or we may pray to show off. Obviously not all motivations for prayer are right, as they do not … Continue reading Motivations for Prayer and the Teachings of Jesus (1/5/19 Bible Class)