Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Paul was a preacher.  And Paul was a preacher who prayed for the church. In Colossians 1, Paul writes of the things he prayed for regarding the church.  Any preacher, and any Christian, should pray these same things for the church today.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Our God is the God of all comfort.  He comforts His people in their afflictions.  The purpose of this study is to examine a few ways in which God comforts his people,, namely through one another, through His word, and through prayer.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

In many ways, the people we read about in Scripture are just like us.  Though specifics may be different, they ultimately deal with many of the same challenges that we do.  This includes difficult family dynamics, as well as the disappointment that can come from such things.

Teacher: Matt Burleson

Last week we prepared for the opening vision of the book of Revelation; this week we dive into it full force, looking at the various elements of the vision of the Savior. Though some things are difficult to understand, we get an overall picture of the authoritative Son of God, who loves his people and is prepared to vindicate them.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

In the words of John Coffey (from the 1999 film, The Green Mile) “I’m tired of people bein’ ugly to each other.” In the wake of tragedy in our country in which a man was gunned down because of his political beliefs, and children were once again harmed in a school shooting, we need to be reminded that the answer to evil in our world is not more evil, but good.  Though some use these events to grow in their hatred for others, let Christians always be dedicated to growing in love.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Unfortunately in the church there are on occasion times when a brother or sister behaves in a way that is out of step with the commands of the Savior.  When such a one refuses to confess their error and repent, the church has to move in and take steps to keep the church pure and to spur repentance.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

As we continue our study of Biblical Families, our focus turns to the “father of the faithful,” through whom “all the families of the earth would be blessed.” Though Abraham and Sarah’s stories remind us of human weakness on occasion, they are ultimately stories of promises and faith.

Teacher: Matt Burleson

Revelation opens with an amazing vision of the Savior. This vision prepares us for what is to come.  Though we don’t get into the details of that vision in this lesson, we are happy to begin reading this wonderful book and begin to see what God is saying to us.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

The first five words of the 23rd Psalm are well known, but that doesn’t diminish the amount of meaning contained in them.  Breaking it down word by word can show us incredible things about the God who is our Shepherd.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

There are many things in which we put our trust, but above all we must put our trust in the Lord, because he is faithful.  He is a God who will complete what he has started in us, he will protect us from the evil one, and he will guide us in the way we need to go.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley