Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Is there a sin that cannot be forgiven?  If you committed a certain sin before you came to Jesus, is your faith all for nothing?  Jesus’ words in Mark 3 have been a cause of fear for many people. But a better understanding of the text will help us see what Jesus means in the … Continue reading Guilty of an Eternal Sin? – Mark 3:28-29 (10/1/23 a.m. sermon)

In this lesson we conclude the discussion of the adulterous woman in Proverbs 5, before moving into chapter 6 and a discussion of partnerships and laziness. Teacher: Jim Roquemore

As part of our studies on “how to study the Bible,” we have been talking about Observation.  Now we put those skills to work as we take a look at Colossians to simply observe what is written in the text. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

Paul was an apostle, but Paul was also a preacher.  He had the heart of a preacher, and he loved preachers.  He also loved the church, and regularly prayed for her, as any good preacher would do.  In Colossians 1:9-12 we get a glimpse at some of the things that the Paul the preacher prayed … Continue reading A Preacher’s Prayer for the Church – Colossians 1:9-12 (9/24/23 p.m. sermon)

Matthew 24 is a difficult passage, but with the right keys, the mystery can easily be unlocked. Following up on the previous week’s lesson, we look at a few more difficulties that when examined closely, are not really about “the end,” but rather were pointing to the judgement of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Speaker: Justin … Continue reading But What About? – Matthew 24:29-31 (9/24/23 a.m. sermon)

Proverbs, the book of wisdom, has a lot to say about avoiding temptation.  Whether that temptation be sexual in nature (as with the forbidden woman), or something else, the book is filled with instruction on avoiding such things.  And on top of that, there are also warnings about what awaits those who give into such … Continue reading Proverbs 5:1-20 (9/24/23 Bible Class)

As Paul does in many of his letters, he begins with a word of thanks for the brethren to whom he is writing.  In this week’s lesson we use that as an example so that we can remember to be thankful as well, not only for faithful brethren, but for the future hope that we … Continue reading Give Thanks – Colossians 1:3-8 (9/17/23 p.m. sermon)

Many people read Matthew 24 (and its parallels in Mark and Luke) and become terrified, thinking that the things Jesus speaks of are signs that we see playing out in our own time.  But we want to understand what Jesus was actually talking about in this section, and let our fear be eliminated. Speaker: Justin … Continue reading Signs of the End? – Matthew 24 (9/17/23 a.m. sermon)

Proverbs 4 continues several themes that we have seen in the first few chapters of this book of wisdom.  We are reminded of how wisdom can preserve us and keep us on the right path, as well as being reminded of how many of the lessons we learn in childhood are valuable for life. Teacher: … Continue reading Proverbs 4 (9/17/23 Bible Class)

This week’s lesson is a follow-up to conclude a lesson that was started a few weeks ago.  Centering on the topic of anxiety, something that we all deal with from time to time.  It is important that we come to understand anxiety, and how to deal with it, from a Biblical viewpoint. Teacher: Matt Burleson