Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Any honest student of the Bible cannot deny that God abhors any harm done to the innocent, especially innocent children.  It is an abomination to see children killed both in the womb and in the classroom, and God’s people must cry out for it to stop.  While we rejoice that some steps will be taken, … Continue reading Protecting the Innocent – Joel 3:1-8 (1/28/24 a.m. sermon)

Though men may argue and deny, the facts concerning the death of Jesus are laid out in the New Testament, and many of the facts are confirmed by non-Biblical writers into the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th centuries. We recognize that Jesus was put to death by agents of the Roman Empire, at the insistence of … Continue reading Who Killed Jesus? (1/28/24 Bible Class)

We continue our study of the prologue of John’s gospel Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

With our focus properly placed on “things above,” Paul gives us instruction on some things that we need to put out of our lives. Speaker: Justin P Sivley

Israel had played the harlot with other gods, and had forsaken the covenant with her God. As a result, God promised punishment, even to “scatter” them among the nations.  But along with that promise also comes the promise of restoration when God would “sow” them in their land again.  And though we know that judgement … Continue reading The Day of Jezreel – Hosea 1:10-11 (1/21/24 a.m. sermon)

There can be no doubt that Peter, James, and John stand out among the other apostles.  And though they were alone with Jesus in some key moments, they were given no more authority than the other apostles.  All were given the same commission by the Savior, and the same ability to carry out that commission. … Continue reading Peter, James, and John (1/21/24 Bible Class)

John’s Gospel begins with a prologue, or we might even call it an overture, as he previews the main message of his gospel (that Jesus is God’s Son), but also lays out many themes that will be seen throughout the book. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

As Paul enters the practical application section of the letter to the Colossians, he begins by reminding us of where to place our focus.  Christ is above, seated at the right hand of God.  Our life is in him, and it is to him that we must fix our gaze. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

It is easy to rejoice when we see God’s justice being served on others.  We might be tempted to say things like “It’s what they deserve,” and “let them have it.”  But it is important that we don’t forget that we also have sins, and that without the blood of Jesus, we too are subject … Continue reading Let Them Have It! – Amos 1-2 (1/14/24 a.m. sermon)

Suffering and loss are realities that none of us are strangers too, and for that reason it seems fitting that there are many places in the Bible we can go to learn about them.  One such place is 1 Kings 17, and the situation with the widow of Zarephath and Elijah.  Together this morning we … Continue reading Thoughts on Suffering (1/14/24 Bible Class)