Best Occoquan Bible Church Podcasts (2024)

Dear OBC Family, Looking back to the first century, there were many threats for the early church. False doctrine was being promoted, some had swerved from the truth, and others had shipwrecked their faith. In 1 Timothy 1, Paul charged Timothy with specific actions he must take in order to care for and protect the Ephesian church. This Sunday we’re …

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Remembering the Rainbow: 6 Parts of God's Covenant with Noah... And Us 52:06

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Dear OBC Family, When was the last time you saw a rainbow? And what did you think when you saw it? What did you remember? On Sunday, we will see what God has to say about rainbows and what the meaning of the rainbow is. Indeed, the rainbow is a sign of God’s grace and we should remember the covenant with Noah that is still in effect today. To prepa…

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In the Beginning... Again: 5 Puzzles to Put the World Back Together (Gen. 8:20-9:7) 51:14

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Dear OBC Family, What is the world like? Is it like the beginning? Or is it completely different after the flood? And what does it matter? While we are often tempted to simply think about what comes next in our own lives, families, careers, or ministries, we need to slow down and consider the stage on which we live, move, and have our being. We are…

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But God Remembered: The Gospel According to Noah 55:19

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Dear OBC Family, As we come to Memorial Day weekend, we will take our time remembering that God remembered (Gen. 8:1). Indeed, in a world awash with sin, sorrow, loss, and longing, we sometimes wonder—aloud or in quiet desperation—does God remember? If God is for us, why does it seem like he is so long in coming, answering prayer, or changing circu…

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The Baptism of Noah: What the Waters of Judgement Have to Do with the Waters of Baptism 59:08

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Dear OBC Family, What does baptism have to do with the flood? Or to reverse it, what does the flood have to do with baptism? This Sunday, we will discover that baptism is not simply an ordinance that divides churches—do we baptize infants, or only believers? (The answer is believers 😀). In answer to the question, baptism is actually the way God has…

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The Rise and Fall of God’s Flood, Noah’s Ark, and Your Salvation through Judgement (Gen. 6:9-7:10) 55:08

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Dear OBC Family, At the end of the nineteenth century, Abraham Kuyper, the Dutch polymath who was at various times a pastor, theologian, editor, educator, and Prime Minister of the Netherlands, wrote a volume addressing common grace. Common grace is the doctrine that says God shows varying degrees of kindness to all creation, not just those who tru…

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Or Giants: Enlarging Our Vision of God's World, God's Son, and God's Salvation (Gen. 6:1-8) 1:00:04

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Dear OBC Family, On Sunday, we take the first step toward understanding the history of the flood—its causes, its characters, and its covenant. In particular, we will spend time looking at the strange statements found in Genesis 6:1–4. Who were the sons of God? Who were the daughters of man? Who were the Nephilim? How do they relate to one another? …

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The True and Better Enoch: Moving from the Genealogy of Adam to the Genealogy of Jesus (Gen. 5:1-32) 1:04:37

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On Sunday, we return to our study of Genesis. And for those who have been waiting to hear about the Nephilim in Genesis 6, you’ll have to wait one more week. For this Sunday, we have a genealogy to journey. And I say journey, because the names and events related to this list of figures is anything but boring. Indeed, from Seth to Enoch to Noah, we …

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God & Government - Capitol Commission 1:07:43

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In Acts 13:1–3, the church in Antioch gathered to worship the Lord. And as they worshiped, the Holy Spirit identified Barnabas and Saul for missionary service. In response, the church continued to fast and pray, and then they laid hands on the newfound missionaries and sent them out. Ever since, faithful churches have followed a similar pattern. Th…

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Working Out With Weights: How the Glory of God Shapes Us (Exodus 33:12-34:9) 38:13

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Dear OBC Family, There's an old adage that goes something like this: "In order to get strong, you have to pick up something heavy." Lifting weights builds muscle, and resistance shapes our bodies and makes us stronger. The weight of God's glory likewise shapes us and strengthens us in ways that we can't do ourselves. This Sunday, we'll take a brief…

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"If You Build It, He Will Come": Seeking First the Altar of God, Not the City of Man (Gen. 4:17-26) 55:39

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Worship is why we are here. When God made us, he created us in his image to worship him. Yet, fallen in Adam, we will not worship God rightly unless God makes us worship him rightly. Indeed, this is a major point in Genesis 4. The chapter begins with worship, as Adam’s children bring sacrifices to God. And the chapter ends with worship, as Seth cal…

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Resurrection Day Service 46:35

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He is risen! Well actually, depending on when you read this, as you remember Christ’s holy week, it is probable that you will read this before his resurrection on the first day of the week. Today, as we celebrate Good Friday, we remember the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross. And tonight, we will come to the final statement, where Jesus entrust…

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Ascending the Hill of the Lord: Three Lessons from Cain's Sin & Christ's Sacrifice (Gen. 4:8-16) 57:15

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Dear OBC Family, Last Sunday we saw in Genesis 4:1-7 how God offered grace to Cain when his sacrifice was not accepted. In that sermon, we learned a great deal about the way God expects us to worship him. This Sunday, we pick up in Genesis 4:8-16 where we will see how Cain’s refusal to worship God in truth and to receive his offer of grace results …

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Cain and Abel: Trading Sibling Rivalry for Brotherly Affection 53:10

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Dear OBC Family, For the last six months we have spent our time learning about God’s creation and covenant in Genesis 1–3. This Sunday, we enter a new sermon series on God's salvation and judgment which is seen in the earliest generations of humanity. From Genesis 4–11, we find that that the mercy and justice of God, first seen in Genesis 3:14–19, …

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The Joy of Gospel Partnership (Philippians 4:10-23) 42:53

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By Ben Purves

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The Way Out Reveals the Wisdom, Justice, and Mercy of God (Genesis 3:20-24) 54:57

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By David Schrock

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The Way of God: A Threefold Curse and Consolation (Gen. 3:14-19) 51:26

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By David Schrock

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He Gets Us: Reimagining the Fallout of Adam and Eve's Sin (Gen. 3:7b-13) 1:25:42

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Dear OBC Family, If I had to outline Genesis 3, it would fall under the following headings. Genesis 3:1–6: The Fall. Genesis 3:7–13: The Fallout. Genesis 3:14–24: The Way Out. In these three steps, we get a sense of what happens to the first man and woman. First, seeking to be wise, they became fools. They broke God’s law, ate of the fruit, and inv…

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The Fall: From Wisdom That Grasps for Death, To Wisdom That Gives Eternal Life (Gen. 2:25-3:7a) 54:10

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Dear OBC Family, Without a proper understanding of Genesis 3, it is impossible to understand the world and our place in it. Accordingly, we will take the next three weeks to examine this important chapter. Beginning with the Serpent entering the garden (v. 1), we will see what happens as Eve is deceived, Adam rebels, both hide, and God comes down t…

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Of Weddings and Our Christian Witness (Gen. 2:18-25) 53:03

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By David Schrock

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Situational Awareness: Restoring Fellowship with Truth and Love (3 John) 53:52

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Dear OBC Family, In 3 John, we move from the universal church of 1 John, to the local church of 2 John, to an individual Christian by the name of Gaius. Interestingly, if we titled 3 John the way we title 1–2 Timothy and Titus, this letter would actually be called Gaius, not 3 John. And though I don’t think we need to rename this letter, recognizin…

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Four Loves: The Path to True Fellowship (2 John) 55:41

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Dear OBC Family, Join us on Sunday as we move from 1 John to 2 John. In pursuit of learning what true fellowship looks like, we are going to consider the short epistle of 2 John. Only 13 verses long, this letter is filled with instructions for standing in the truth and loving one another in obedience to God’s truth. As Scripture teaches, the only f…

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How Fellowship Works: Cain, The Cross, and Command to Love One Another (1 John 3:11-18) 1:01:05

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Dear OBC Family, As we come to Sunday, there are at least three things to know about as you prepare for worship. First, we will again be taking time to offer a prayer of confession as a congregation. These times of corporate confession are meant to provoke us to see sin where we would not see it unassisted. It is not meant to accuse any individual …

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Four Truths of Fellowship (1 John 1:1-2:6) 50:32

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Dear OBC Family, As we know all too well, sin always separates. And thus, when fellowship breaks, there is, lurking somewhere, sin unconfessed. In those times, it is tempting to fix the problem(s) with our own wisdom and to work overtime to recreate the fellowship that was had before. Yet, in times when fellowship is lost, we must remember that God…

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Holding Fast in the Midst of a (Midlife) Crisis (Psalm 102) 52:45

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December 31 is a day unlike any other. As the final day of our calendar hits, it makes us look back on our last year and consider what God did, what we did, and what we might do going forward. Looking into the rear view gives us a chance to give thanks to God for his faithfulness, to lament over various sins and sorrows, to learn from mistakes, and…

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The Mercy of God in Mary's Magnificat 44:38

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Dear OBC Family, Few days on the calendar are more hopeful or joy-giving than Christmas Eve. Yet, what often brings comfort and unites family can be extra difficult when families are separated or the sirens of war ring out. Indeed, Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace and well-being, but sometimes its not. Nevertheless, instead of letting th…

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YHWH is Gracious 42:05

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Dear OBC Family, Over these past weeks we have celebrated the birth of several children in our congregation, and this is a wonderful thing. Every child is a gift of God’s grace. As parents we pray for our children, and for what kind of people they will grow up to become. This Sunday, we will look at a birth announcement of John the Baptist, as give…

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All That Has Been Accomplished Among Us (Luke 1:1-4) 40:34

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Sermon Introduction Will the package arrive on time? As we approach Christmas, it's a question we often find ourselves asking. No matter how much free 2-day shipping is promised, nothing is certain in a season of short supplies and busy distribution. As we take a break from our sermon series on Genesis to focus on the season of Advent, we'll be loo…

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Getting More Than Red-Pilled: Seeing Christ in God's Good Creation (Gen. 2:18-25) 50:03

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On Sunday we come to the last part of Genesis 2. Early this year, we spent some time in this section of Scripture when we looked at the Business of Is-Ness: Ontology 101. In that series we considered the nature of humanity, male and female, marriage and more. In so many ways, the ethical problems of our day (e.g., transgenderism, so-called same sex…

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Seeing the World with New Eyes (Gen 2:15-17) 1:37:28

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On this Black Friday, I hope you are finding a few good deals and remembering God’s good news—that we who live in the land of ephemeral abundance are promised a great abundant life in Christ. On Sunday, we will begin this season of Advent by seeing the way Genesis 2:15–17 explains the gospel to us. While salvation is promised to all those who truly…

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From Dust to Life and Fruitfulness (Gen 2:4-14) 41:08

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We are dust. It’s not an inspiring reality, but it’s one that should humble us. We have come from the dust, and because of sin, we will return to the dust. The dust reminds us that we are mortal and our days our fleeting. Yet for all who are in Christ, we have great hope beyond the dust. The creation of Adam (Gen 2) points us forward to the resurre…

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The Seventh Day: A Sign Beckoning You To God's Rest (Gen 2:1-3) 50:56

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On Sunday, we come to the Lord’s Day, a day that many have termed the Christian Sabbath. Going back to the time of Constantine, the Sabbath has been treated as a day of physical rest. In fact, our own country established it as day of rest, complete with blue laws, to honor the Sabbath and keep it holy. Yet, is that what Genesis 2:1–3 means when God…

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Beholding the Glory of God: How God Makes a Very Good Day Better (Gen 1:24-31) 55:42

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This Sunday we come to the sixth day of the creation week as God fills the earth with life. This text is foundational for understanding who we are as human beings, and for understanding the role God has given to mankind on the earth. We will consider the significance of being created in the image of God, and how this sets humanity apart from all ot…

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From Dinosaurs to the Day of Judgment: How the Fifth Day Promises Satan's Last Day (Gen 1:20-23) 53:44

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Sermon Introduction Dinosaurs. Dragons. Demons. And the Day of Judgment. On the fifth day of creation, all of these biblical—yes, biblical—realities come into view. As we will see on Sunday, God made a world filled with creatures in the sea, in the air, and on the land. This he established so that his world would be filled with life and lessons for…

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Lights Will Guide You Home: How the Fourth Day of in Creation Fixes Our Eyes On Christ's Ascension ( 55:51

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Christ rose from the dead on the third day, according to the Scriptures. But according to the Scriptures, what happened on the “fourth day”? On Sunday, we are going to take up that question and look at Genesis 1:14–19, which tells us that the lights in the heavens were made on the fourth day. And taking our cues from the rest of the Bible, we are g…

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Guest Preacher Mike Law: Genesis 22 39:52

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For the last week, OBC has hosted the Simeon Trust workshop. And during that time close to a dozen OBC members taught, led small groups, learned, ran sound, prepared food, cleaned up trash, and blessed men from close to 20 churches across Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, and Florida. In short, the work done at OBC this week to study the book of …

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Life on the Third Day: A Pattern in Creation That Points to the Resurrection (Gen 1:9-13) 51:33

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For those who are wondering: I am not a flat-earther. After last week’s sermon, one precocious church member asked if a three-story reading of Genesis 1 suggests a flat earth. In a word, my answer is “no.” (Although, I may say something about the relative flatness of the Dry Land in Gen. 1:10). Understanding the world as God’s cosmic temple does no…

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Heaven is For Real: A Three Story View of Heaven, The Heavens, and the Earth (Gen 1:6-8) 58:06

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Heaven is a place like earth. Have you heard that (sung) before? In some ways, it is exactly right. God made man for the earth, and one day, when death is dead and sin is no more, he will remake the heavens and the earth, so that we spend eternity with him on a glorified earth. At the same time, earth is a place like heaven. Or it should be. God ma…

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This is the Day that the Lord Has Made: So Let Us Be Glad In Him (Gen 1:3-5) 51:17

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And God said, “Let there be light,” . . . and there was light! Have you ever thought about how remarkable that sentence is? God spoke a word and light exploded into being. In that word, light covered the darkness and the darkness has not been able to conquer the light. On Sunday, this will be our meditation as we look at Day 1 of the creation week.…

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On Earth As It Is In Heaven: Getting to Know Earth, Heaven, Angels, Temples, and the Holy Spirit (Ge 51:05

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Getting into the book of Genesis is like going on a long journey: It’s takes time to get there. Equally, to make sure that we are going in the right direction, it is important to set our compasses the right way. And to do that, we are going to take another week to look at one verse. Genesis 1:2. This verse gives us the condition of the earth before…

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In the Beginning...Four Foundational Truths (Gen 1:1) 50:29

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Genesis 1:1 is arguably the most important verse in the Bible. As we saw earlier this summer in our series on ontology, The Business of Is-ness, how one reads this verse will largely determine how you understand the rest of the Bible, the rest of history, and the rest of creation—even the rest you are looking for in creation. Indeed, if what you th…

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7. Two Kinds of Teachers - Ordering God's Household for Faithfulness and Fruitfulness (Titus 3:9-15) 39:54

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This week we conclude our series from the book of Titus where we have considered “Ordering the Church for Faithfulness and Fruitfulness.” This week we will consider Titus 3:9-15. Paul brings the body of the letter to a close by returning to the subject of false teaching that he opened with in Titus 1:10-16. In verses 1-8 of chapter 3 he sets forth …

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A Song for the Journey (Exodus 15) 47:18

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On Sunday, we look forward to turning our attention from Titus to the glorious Song of the Sea, the victory song of Moses in Exodus 15. In the Bible, God’s plan of salvation always includes judgment. And those who sing most passionately, do so because their sins have been forgiven and the judgment of God has passed. Indeed, in Christ Jesus this is …

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6. Ready for Work (Titus 3:1-8) 37:06

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There's no shortage in the Bible of urging God's people to do good works. In the letter to Titus alone, we've seen the theme of good works applied to the church, the household, and as we will see this Sunday -- the outside world. But so often our good works leave us asking "What have we accomplished?" Perhaps we're asking the wrong question. The si…

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5. The Epiphany of Grace Orders the Church (Titus 2:11-15) 38:58

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Epiphany is a holiday that occurs on January 6th in our calendars. It is one that in evangelical circles we tend to overlook because we do not follow a liturgical church calendar. But this Sunday as we continue our series in Titus and look at “Ordering the Church for Faithfulness and Fruitfulness,” we will find a reason to celebrate Epiphany, not n…

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4. Who Teaches Who, and How (Titus 2:1-10) 34:05

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Since coming through the pandemic, chaos seems to reign in so much of contemporary life. Our information age has not proven itself the "end all, be all" we were told it would be and progress does not universally impress us like it once did. What is missing? For all our desire for excitement, we actually crave order. We expect the sun to rise and se…

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3. Come to Order (Titus 1:10-16) 44:29

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This Sunday we’ll continue in our sermon series in Titus and consider how God's Word brings order to the church for faithfulness and fruitfulness. Specifically, we're going to look at Titus 1:10-16 and consider how rebuke can bring bring us to soundness of faith. By way of reminder, the Mapledale Community Group will be in overflow downstairs this …

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