Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Our first ever Summer Series is focusing on the theme of “Jesus Is…”  This week, Bro. Chris Starks from the Twin City church of Christ in Batesburg-Leesville, SC reminds us that Jesus is our King and our Lord.  We are thankful for Bro. Starks being with us, and appreciate his fine work in the Lord’s kingdom.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show us how to trust in God.  We believe what he is able to do, and expect that he will do certain things for us, but even if he does not, we continue to trust him.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Christians are sanctified, or set apart.  Followers of Jesus must live in holiness, which will often mean standing out from the crowd.  Like John the Baptizer, one of God’s great servants, the choices we make in order to follow Jesus will cause us to stand out.  They may even cause us to be mocked.  But we must never be afraid to be different, to stand out, so that we can make a difference for Christ.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

The fundamental command for Christians, the thing by which Christians ought to be identified, is to love one another.  Love is so central to the life of a Christian, it is only fitting that we begin our discussion of the “one anothers” with love.

Teacher: Allen Hutchison

The 3rd letter of John is written to a faithful brother named Gaius, who is praised for his faithfulness and his hospitality.  John contrasts that with a terrible leader named Diotrephes, who wanted to have all the glory for himself.  John’s letter reminds us that we need to be open to one another and be ready to show hospitality to good brothers and sisters.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 4 and 5 are encouraging.   They are meant to give us hope, especially when we consider those loved ones that have left us to go on to their reward.  But it is also a reminder that Jesus will come again, and as we consider that theme, we should consider what it means to be ready for that day.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Every day living as a Christian is part of a lifelong walk with Jesus.  Throughout the New Testament are reminders of how we should walk, that is how we should live as followers of Christ. In 1 Thessalonians 4, there are three thoughts for us to consider: we must walk in sanctification, in brotherly love, and in quietness.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

One thing we can be certain of is that God will never lie to us.  And when he makes a promise, we know that his promise will be kept.  He has promised that there will never come a time when he will abandon us, so we can live in contentment and confidence.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

John’s 2nd letter briefly covers many of the same subjects that were covered in his first letter.  He adds one reminder of how Christians deal with those who bring false teaching.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

It is heartbreaking to think of a Christian ever knowing saying or sharing something that is not true. And yet, many share things every day that do not line up with the facts.  This lesson is a call to action, to take a stand for what is true, to be determined to speak no word that is not true, and to especially focus on the proclaiming of the word of God.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley