Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

As we continue our closer look at Colossians 3:12-14, we turn our attention this week to two closely intertwined qualities, patience and forbearance. As we see both of these in the life of Jesus, we must also learn to demonstrate them ourselves, especially as it regards our brethren. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

The people of Israel were the chosen people of God under the Mosaic Covenant.  Because they had received God’s grace, they therefore had a responsibility to obey Him and remain holy. When they failed to fulfill that responsibility, God had to punish them for their iniquities. As the church, we have also received great grace, … Continue reading Great Grace, Great Responsibility – Amos 3:1-2 (3/10/24 a.m. sermon)

At a wedding in the small town of Cana, Jesus performed his first miracle. An undeniable feat of changing one substance into one that was completely different.  And his disciples began to believe in him. Teacher: Justin P Sivley

Nehemiah and those who were with him in the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls knew that there were enemies at their doorstep.  They knew that the very first thing they needed to do in preparing for those enemies was to pray, but also to use the tools that God had given them to defend their work … Continue reading Rebuilding With Prayerfulness – Nehemiah 4:6-9 (3/3/24 First Sunday Devo)

The apostles were of unquestionable importance to the work of Jesus, and the establishment of His church.  It was they who were empowered with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, and who began to proclaim the good news of the gospel to people from many nations.  Teacher: Matt Burleson

John the Baptist’s mission was to prepare the way for the Lord.  As part of his mission, he pointed those whom he could toward Jesus, including some of his own disciples.  These disciples became some of the first to follow Jesus, and would later be named among his apostles. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

Continuing to examine the qualities that Paul instructs Christians to “put on” in Colossians 3, we consider the matters of “humility” and “meekness,” which our Lord himself demonstrated and which he serves as an example for us. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

There is little doubt that Jonah’s story of fleeing from God and getting swallowed by the great fish is a famous one.  Yet the story of Jonah also teaches about repentance and God’s love for all people. And in the middle of the story is an example of prayer from which we hope to learn … Continue reading From the Dark Depths – Jonah 2 (2/25/24 a.m. sermon)

Our study of the apostles continues with a brief review of the previous lesson on the giving of the Holy Spirit, before shifting to a focus of the commission given to the apostles to preach the world, a commission which has been passed on to the rest of the church throughout the generations.  Teacher: Matt … Continue reading The Commission of the Apostles (2/25/24 Bible Class)

With the prologue of John’s gospel behind us, our focus now turns to the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry.  It starts with the testimony of John the Immerser who pointed others to Jesus.  Even some of John’s own disciples were pointed toward Jesus, and began to follow him. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley