Orangeburg (SC) Church of Christ Audio

Revelation 19 presents the day of the Lord as a day of a wedding feast, when the bride (the church) and the bridegroom (Christ) will finally be fully one.  All are invited to the wedding through the gospel, but only those who recieve the invitation and come properly clothed will be allowed at the feast. … Continue reading Are You Going to the Wedding? – Revelation 19:6-9; Matthew 22:1-14 (7/19/26 a.m. sermon)

2 Chronicles 18 tells the story of two kings that could not be more different.  It tells the story of a prophet that would not compromise for any reason.  And it tells of a God who still cares for his people, even when they make mistakes.  The story of King Jehoshaphat and of Michaiah the … Continue reading 1-2 Chronicles: Lesson 7 – King Jehoshaphat – 2 Chronicles 18 (7/19/26 a.m. Bible Class)

This week our studies in the Sermon on the Mount take us to Chapter 6, which begins with three illustrations that center around one common theme, that we should seek God’s praise in the things we do, not the praise of men.  Caleb Young, from Rock Hill, SC, did an excellent job bringing this lesson … Continue reading God’s Praise, Not Man’s – Matthew 6:1-18 (7/15/26 Summer Series)

We are continuing our studies in 1-2 Chronicles, this time considering the life and reign of King Asa of Judah.   Teacher: Stephen Hughes

As we continue our discussion of the Sermon on the Mount, we look at the last parts of Chapter 5, and consider a few different things that Jesus said with regard to the themes of honesty, vengeance, and love. Our speaker for this week is Stephen Hughes, an instructor at the North Carolina School of … Continue reading Honesty, Vengeance, and Love – Matthew 5:33-48 (7/8/26 Summer Series)

Continuing our studies of 1-2 Chronicles, discussing King Abijah of Judah. Teacher: Stephen Hughes

As we continue our discussion of the Lord’s Sermon on the Mount, we come to a discussion of marriage and sexuality for his people. Our speaker is Richard Gould from the Riverside church of Christ in North Augusta, SC. Speaker: Richard Gould

This week we conclude this extended section of our study.  In Chapter 19, we see the response of heaven to Babylon’s fall, as well as the joy of the marriage supper of the Lamb. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

At a time when Jesus’ physical family was trying to stop him, he identifies his true family.  He identifies that family as those who are in proximity to him, having drawn near. But more than that, he identifies that family as those who do the will of His father. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

The story of the division of Israel and Judah really begins during Solomon’s reign, when he turns away from the Lord and follows the gods of his many wives.  The Lord promised to tear away the kingdom from Solomon’s son, a promise that was fulfilled soon after Rehoboam became king. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

Tonight we were pleased to have Roy Knight for St. George, SC to continue our studies in the Sermon on the Mount. This week we enter into the section where Jesus gives a more perfect understanding of his will for his disciples, using the formula “You have heard that it was said…but I say to … Continue reading Dealing with Anger – Matthew 5:21-26 (6/24/26 Summer Series)

When Babylon falls, it will be felt.  In Revelation 18, those who had benefited from Babylon lament her destruction, but do not come to her aid.  God’s judgement is certain, and as the scene changes, the heavens rejoice in Babylon’s fall. Teacher: Justin P. Sivley

Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son is well known, and the father in that story can be an example to us.  He reflects our Father in heaven, but also the kind of people that we should be, especially if we are fathers or any kind of leader. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

Though David was not able to build the temple, he was able to make preparations to help Solomon when it came time for him to build God’s house. Teacher: Matt Burleson

Having been set free in Christ, we’ve been broken out of our captivity to those things which held us in bondage before.  But just like the Galatians, we sometimes find ourselves in danger of submitting again to the yoke of bondage.  Paul would warn us, and urge us, remember who you are now in Christ, … Continue reading Why Turn Back? – Galatians 4:1-20 (5/10/26 p.m. sermon)

There aren’t many occasions when Jesus addressed motherhood directly, but when he does, there is often a deeper spiritual principle that can be understood and followed by all of his disciples. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

There are examples worth imitating, and their examples not worth imitating. As we walk with Christ, we need to be aware of both, and make sure we are following those examples that will help us to stand firm and help us to keep our focus heavenward.  Teacher: Justin P Sivley

This week we spend our time focused on the sixth bowl of God’s wrath, which symbolically dries up the Euphrates, and makes way for armies to gather at a place called Armageddon.  While there are a lot of things that are believed about Armageddon, a careful examination of the Scripture lets us shed some light … Continue reading That You May Overcome: Revelation 16 – Seven Bowls of Wrath – Part 2 (5/6/26 Bible Class)

We often sing that we stand on the solid rock of Christ.  But how often do we, in practice, try to stand on sinking sand.  One way we try to do this is when we put our trust in our selves, in our own righteousness and performance, rather than the completed work of Christ. Speaker: … Continue reading Built on Nothing Less – Galatians 2:16 (5/3/26 First Sunday Devotional)

Jesus answered a question about marriage and divorce, not by appealing to the Law, but by appealing to the pattern that God set forth from the beginning.  He discusses not only the origin of marriage, but also limitations and the duration intended for marriage. Speaker: Justin P. Sivley

This week we continue in Philippians 3 and Paul’s admission that he has not yet obtained his goal.  Nevertheless, he was determined to keep pressing on, to keep running the race so that he might recieve his reward in Christ.  And through his example, we are encouraged to do the same. Teacher: Allen Hutchison

Following the set up for this chapter in Chapter 15, our study turns to the actual pouring out of the bowls which contain the plagues of God’s wrath. It should be remembered that these are not literal events that we are looking for in the future, but symbolic representations of the judgement of God, and … Continue reading That You May Overcome: Revelation 16 – Seven Bowls of Wrath – Part 1 (4/29/26 Bible Class)