Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Paul applauded the church in Thessalonica for their reception of God’s word, and sought to encourage them as the word worked within them.  Through the remainder of Chapter 2 and 3, we can see different ways that the word, working in us, helps us in our walk with Christ.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

As the book of Hebrews begins to draw to a close, a number of instructions are given in Chapter 13.  This week we look at a few of these instructions in the first few verses of the chapter, especially focusing on love for brethren and hospitality for strangers. 

Teacher: Matt Burleson

The second half of our two part study of 1 John 5.  We have been focusing on the confidence that we have in the the knowledge of Christ.  Last time we consider our confidence in victory and in the witnesses.  This week we consider our confidence in prayer and in our overcoming of sin through Christ. 

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

All of us have lived through evil days in our lives.  Some have lived through more than others, but all who follow Christ ask the same question.  What are we to do in evil days?  Many answers could be given, but this week we will look at some thoughts from the words of Paul in Ephesians 5.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

On Mother’s Day, our thoughts turn to a passage in 1 Thessalonians where Paul used the image of a mother to describe his care for the church. As we examine the apostle’s words, we also consider the care that each Christians should have for God’s people.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

The race that Christians run is not a sprint, but a marathon.  It is going to take discipline and endurance.  We must set aside those things which hold us back, and focus on Jesus who has gone before us to help us finish the race. 

Teacher: Matt Burleson

As John begins to bring his letter to a close, he writes once more in effort to build the confidence of his readers.  In this first part of the lesson, we are going to focus on the confidence of victory that we have in Christ, as well as the confidence that we have in the testimony that has been given about him.  This lesson involves a brief discussion of the text of 1 John 5:6-8, and those wishing to dig deeper into that discussion are encouraged to examine the resources mentioned in this lesson.

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

Recently I had a conversation with ChatGPT that had an impact on me. When it told me that it was praying for me, I realized that it feels good to hear those words.  And if it can make someone feel good when a computer program says it, how much more when a brother or sister in Christ, who really can pray for you.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Paul and his companions left the church of Thessalonica shortly after it was planted, and though the church faced challenges, they remained strong, and Paul had glowing praise for them in the beginning of his letter to them.

Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Life is filled with decisions.  Some are ultimately inconsequential, but some have considerable impact. There were multiple decisions in the life of Moses, decisions that were made through faith, that ultimately led to the delivery of Israel from Egyptian bondage. 

Teacher: Justin P. Sivley