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Orewa Baptist SermonsThe Vision & Mission of Orewa Baptist ChurchThis week Pastor Mark is back and takes us through the Vision & Mission of Orewa Baptist.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2026-02-0125 minOrewa Baptist SermonsStories from Exodus Week 2 - The Battle of SeedsIn this episode, Pastor Mark traces the battle of seeds from Adam & Eve, Eve & "the serpent", Cain & Abel and Shem & Ham to give added layers to the Israelites experience recorded in Exodus 1. The battle of seeds involves the attack on children (seeds) and also the attack on God's people and His work in their lives. Mark also calls for parents to be intentional about growing the faith of their children and shares a simple resource to help parents in this important area.You can find the parent resource at: Resources | Orewa Baptist ChurchOBC we...
2023-09-1041 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Days Ahead Week 7 - The Rising Spiritual Darkness & Spiritual WarfareThe biblical narrative is filled with a reality that consists of both a material and a spiritual realm. Often, spiritual forces interfere with the natural world. In the West, we are seeing a rise of interest in spiritual practices that aren't aligned with a biblical worldview. What is the result as people explore and give themselves over to these spiritual practices? In this episode, Pastor Mark discusses a few outcomes of welcoming these spiritual practices in society and calls upon the church to have a greater revelation of God, His Church and Prayer.For a copy of "O...
2023-08-1341 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Days Ahead Week 6 - Living in ReadinessThe early church understood that one day Jesus would return. As the days (and decades) passed, many wondered why Jesus had not returned. The biblical authors understood the questions of the early church and urged them to live in readiness. Centuries later we are closer to the return of Christ and now more than ever, we must live in readiness. Christians must be familiar with God so that they will know how to be prepared for the days ahead.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-08-0638 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Days Ahead Week 5 - Discerning TruthThe Good News is powerful! From the beginning, the spiritual enemies of God have sought to twist and change the gospel to hinder its power. Nearly all NT books address false teaching, and it is critical for Christians to continue growing in the faith in order to discern truth. In this episode, Pastor Mark talks about 3 areas that function as safeguards against deception and offers some practical help to grow in our relationship with Jesus and discern truth.Link to prayer guides, Study Bible recommendations and apps.https://www.orewabaptist.com/resourcesOBC website...
2023-07-3040 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Days Ahead Week 4 - Biblical SexualitySexuality is important to Christians because it's important to God. Our sexuality is woven into our identity. When sin entered the world, the good things God gave humanity eventually become distorted. As God chose Israel as his special possession, he gave them a sexual ethic to live by. This sexual ethic carries on into the New Testament. In this message, Pastor Mark speaks about the importance of walking in grace and truth as we live and interact in a world that has a sexual ethic that opposes the sexual ethic found in scripture.OBC website: https://www.o...
2023-07-2348 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Days Ahead Week 3 - Reclaiming ReverenceThe Fear of the Lord is a consistent theme throughout the bible but it isn't spoken of very often. What is the fear of the Lord and why is it foundational to how human beings relate to God? This week, Pastor Mark talks about the importance of possessing the fear of the Lord especially in the days ahead.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-07-1643 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Days Ahead Week 2 - Beyond ConversionJesus' parable in Matthew 7 highlights two people that built houses: one on a solid foundation and one on a foundation of sand. The homes look similar but when the storm comes, we see the homes are not the same. Their foundations are different.What "foundation-exposing" trials will believers face in the future? What foundations have many believers built their spiritual life upon? In this message, Pastor Mark talks about moving beyond conversion to building our Christian walk upon the Cornerstone, Jesus Christ. Only what is built upon Him will last. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.or...
2023-07-0929 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Days Ahead Week 1 - The InvitationThis week Pastor Mark opens a new series titled "The Days Ahead". The gospel message planted seeds in the early first century that would change life in the Roman Empire. Centuries later, many nations would build their societies on Christian values and beliefs. In modern times we must ask, "What happens when societies decide to tear down its foundations based on Christian ideology?" How should Christians prepare themselves in this environment? To answer this question, we must first examine our corporate and individual lives.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https...
2023-07-0234 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Census That Went WrongAn ageing David takes a census that he soon realized was trespassing into God's territory. The message follows through his repentance, his willingness to fall into God's hands, the punishment the nation suffered and then David's costly sacrifice at the threshing floor of Araunah. Guest Speaker Rev. Derek ChristensenOBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-06-0623 minOrewa Baptist SermonsKing Asa Part 5 - Divine DisciplineIn this series finale, Pastor Mark looks at the last 5 verses of Asa's life. After Asa is confronted by the prophet Hanani, he rejects the word of the Lord, throws Asa in prison and begins oppressing some of the people in Judah. Not accepting divine discipline, can cause our hearts to become hardened and frustration will spill over into other areas of our life. How should believers understand divine discipline? Does God use discipline to grow us in our relationship with Him?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.co...
2023-05-2830 minOrewa Baptist SermonsKing Asa Part 4 - Protecting Our Temple TreasureWhen King Asa relied on God, the Lord fought Judah's battles and the plunder from the Lord's victories flowed into the Temple. Later on, when King Asa was faced with another challenge, he decided not to trust God and relied on his own strength and wisdom. The result? A loss of Temple treasure. What can we learn from Asa's decisions? How do we keep from losing our Temple Treasure?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-05-2136 minOrewa Baptist SermonsAnnual Mission Sunday ServiceMissions is an important part of who we are as a church. OBC supports NZBMS in addition to missionaries from our local church family. On 07 May, OBC held its Annual Missions Service and received a great message from Pete Higham, about being available to God for His purposes.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-05-1630 minOrewa Baptist SermonsKing Asa Part 3 - The God of Our AncestorsIn a divided kingdom, Jeroboam (king of Israel) "reinvents" Yahweh to make the worship of God more convenient for Israel. King Asa (king of Judah) calls his kingdom to worship the God of their ancestors and to obey His law and commands. Are many people today worshipping the One True God or are they worshipping a reinvention of Him and His Son Jesus Christ? In modern times, have many Christians focused on a portion of God's attributes while neglecting other attributes? In this message, Pastor Mark sends out the call to worship the God of our ancestors....
2023-05-1429 minOrewa Baptist SermonsKing Asa Part 2 - Importance of Continuous Commitment & TrustIn the earlier stages of King Asa's reign, he trusted in God alone when a great army invaded Judah. After God's deliverance and a period of rest, another army wished to do Judah harm but Asa chose to ask for help from another source. Pastor Mark takes another look at the story of Asa and how important it is to continuously walk in commitment and trust to God.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-04-3027 minOrewa Baptist SermonsKing Asa Part 1 - Pleasing & Good in the Sight of God2 Chronicles 14 tells us that King Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God. Why does the Bible describe King Asa in this way and what can we learn from his story? OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-04-2429 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWhat does it mean to know God?This week Andre shares a message on the important topic of knowing God. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-04-1728 minOrewa Baptist SermonsResurrection Sunday 2023In this episode, Pastor Mark shares a special Resurrection Sunday message. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-04-0924 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPalm Sunday 2023As Holy Week begins, Pastor Mark looks at the Garden of Eden, the Tabernacle and the Temple and how they connect to Jesus' entry into the Temple of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-04-0327 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Church Week 4 - Marked by GenerosityThe ekklesia is marked by generosity. In the final week of the Church Series, Pastor Mark discusses giving and serving generously. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-03-2633 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Church Week 3 - Pursuit of ChristThe NT writers encourage believers to continue growing in their knowledge and understanding of Christ. Simply stated, the church is meant to pursue Jesus. In this message, Mark talks about the pursuit of Christ being a lifelong pursuit and a corporate pursuit. One of the greatest safeguards we have to make sure we don't neglect the great pursuit, is to pursue Christ corporately as his church.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-03-2030 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Church Week 2 - The Family of GodFrom start to finish, scripture presents its readers with major themes. The more themes we understand, the more insight we have into God, His plan and the work of Jesus. A major motif in the Bible is "family". Why does God use so much familial language in His Word? Why should we consider other believers as family? This week Pastor Mark talks about the "ekklesia" as the family of God. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-03-1231 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Church Week 1 - Supernatural OriginsMatthew's gospel records the first use of the word "ekklesia" (church) in the NT. Is the "church" a building, an organization, a people? And why does Jesus say that the "gates of hell will not prevail against the ekklesia"? This week pastor Mark looks at Matthew 16 and speaks to the supernatural origins of the church.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-03-0533 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Letter Written on the HeartGuest Speaker Rev. Derek Christensen brings us a thought-provoking message this week. What letter is written on your heart?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-03-0124 minOrewa Baptist SermonsNumbers 17: Miraculous AlmondsGuest speaker, Dr Adam Classen joins us today to share a message from Numbers 17: Miraculous Almonds.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-02-2133 minOrewa Baptist SermonsMark 2: What is your greatest need?Join us today, as Guest Speaker, Josh Rich, shares a message on Mark 2. What is your greatest need?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-02-2123 minOrewa Baptist SermonsOur All Knowing GodJoin us, as Guest Speaker, Pastor Hangyul Cho, shares a message today on Our All Knowing God!OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-02-2122 minOrewa Baptist SermonsA Terrifying ProposalGuest Speaker Blue Bradley brings us a word from Exodus 3. When God sends a proposal our way, a Holy Discontent we just can't shake, likely enormous, it feels impossible, likely terrifying, are we postured in such a way to heed the call? May you be challenged by this message as our Church community has been.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-01-2337 minOrewa Baptist SermonsA Prepared HeartGuest Speaker: Andre BaselThe Parable of the Sower tells of us four types of people. All come to hear what God has to say to them but only one has a heart prepared to receive what He says and thereby bear much fruit. In this message we are encouraged to take note of the state of our heart and to then ensure that we are not only hearing what God is saying to us be also living it. As His children, our goal is to bear much fruit, to the His glory.OBC website: https...
2023-01-1626 minOrewa Baptist SermonsLiving Room Session: Looking back on 2022Join us as we discuss and share what 2022 looked like for OBC and our members. Focusing on some experiences and journeys we walked with the Lord, that helped shape our year!OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-01-1126 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPartnering with ChristKing Ahab's marriage to Jezebel was a disaster for the nation of Israel. Their partnership through marriage led Israel to dark places. What we partner with is very important. What partnerships do we have in life? Are some more noticeable than others? Paul says that Christians are in a partnership with Christ (1 Cor 1:9) and this is the most important partnership we'll ever possess. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-01-1120 minOrewa Baptist SermonsChristmas Day ServiceThe Bible is a unified story revealing God's plan. Often times when people are in the middle of God's plan, they don't recognize the full picture of what God is doing. However, little by little Scripture reveals to us what God was accomplishing through Christ and what God is still accomplishing through Jesus' birth, death and resurrection. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2023-01-1110 minOrewa Baptist Sermons'Tis the Season: LoveJoin us for this fourth and final installment of our Advent Series.In Luke 15, Jesus uses a trilogy of parables to speak about "lost things". In the parable of the "Lost Son", the father does not hold back his love when his son returns home. In the season of Advent, we're reminded that God did not hold back his love as He sent His Son into the world. 'Tis the Season for Love.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-12-1915 minOrewa Baptist Sermons'Tis the Season: JoyWeek 3 of this 4-part series;In Luke 2, angels appear to shepherds announcing "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people." God has gifted us with the capacity to experience emotions and in this episode, Mark talks about positioning ourselves for joy in the Advent season and beyond.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-12-1235 minOrewa Baptist Sermons'Tis the Season: Wait'Tis the Season Week 2In the Old Testament, God made promises to his covenant people. Often times, his people didn't wait very well, and this caused them a great deal of heartache. As believers, we live in between advents. How can we wait well as a covenant partner of God in a culture that cultivates impatience?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-12-0528 minOrewa Baptist Sermons'Tis the Season: HopeJoin us for part 1 of a new 4-week series:Advent is a time of year for God's people to pause and reflect on the arrival of the Christ-child. Jesus' birth is another step in a long series of steps, spanning thousands of years that demonstrate God's faithfulness to His redemptive plan. Tis the Season for Hope!OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-11-2829 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWhere You BelongThe desire to belong is innate within humanity. That belonging is only satisfied when we are in relationship with God. In Mark 2, Jesus calls a tax collector to be his disciple. He and his disciples then share the table with "sinners". In this podcast, Mark talks about belonging to Jesus and being teachable enough to let Jesus surprise us by those he's calling to himself.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-11-2028 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWater BaptismWater baptism is an important event in the Christian life. This week, Mark talks about water baptism and highlights 3 reasons baptism is important and what it represents.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-11-1438 minOrewa Baptist SermonsSeek God FirstWe are joined by guest speaker, Andre Basel today for one of the Word's greatest reminders - To seek God first in all we do! In the business of life, it is easy to think we are serving God when in fact we are drifting from Him. Looking at various people in the Bible we see that in order to truly serve our God, we need to continually and earnestly seek Him first.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-11-0729 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWeek 3: Jesus: Myth or MessiahDr Adam Claasen joins us again today, for the final installment of this 3-part series. The gospel of Mark is often seen as the first of the New Testament 'biographies' of Jesus. This presentation explores the role of eyewitnesses in the formation of Mark's gospel and in particular, it asks who was the principal source for the stories and sayings of Jesus found within its pages?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-10-3137 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWeek 2: Jesus: Myth or MessiahDr Adam Claasen joins us again today, for part 2 of this 3-part series. Historians and academics have approached the reliability of the gospels in a number of different ways. This presentation briefly looks at traditional models around the creation of the gospels, before investigating more recent and startling claims around the role of eyewitnesses in the formation of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-10-2539 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWeek 1: Jesus: Myth or MessiahJoin our guest speaker today, Dr Adam Claasen, as he leads us through a 3-part series. Week 1: Did Jesus exist? This is the question that this presentation seeks to address. All historians and academics at tertiary institutions globally affirm that he was a real figure in history. The reason for this is that there is strong evidence for his existence. This presentation looks at this evidence.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-10-1843 minOrewa Baptist SermonsMission Sunday: I Will Build My ChurchWe welcome guest speaker Trevor Clarke from Ethnos NZ as he shares his message and his heart for mission through scripture in Matthew 16:13-18. Jesus continues to build His Church through a three step process of: Foundation, Construction and Completion.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-10-1231 minOrewa Baptist SermonsSport Chaplaincy SundaySport is a huge part of NZ culture. On any given week, up to 94% of young people and 72% of adults participate in play, active recreation and sport. In this podcast, Mark discusses sports chaplaincy with Jacolize Becker (Sports Chaplaincy NZ) about opportunities to serve in the area of sport.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-10-0437 minOrewa Baptist SermonsUncover: Technology & ChristianityTechnology is playing an increasing role in our daily lives. Sometimes that’s good, and other times it’s not so good. What should we be aware of in an age of complex algorithms and artificial intelligence? This week, Mark dives into the realm of technology and also brings the "Uncover" series to a close. Visual Media referenced in Sermon: The Rise of Transhumanism #CLIPOBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-09-2549 minOrewa Baptist SermonsUncover: Does Entertainment Reflect Culture or Help Shape itThis week Pastor Mark talks about entertainment and media's influence in our lives. Does entertainment reflect culture or help shape it? Can Christians be unknowingly influenced by media and entertainment as we live, move and breathe in the real world? How can we uncover truth in a world of 24-hour news cycles, complex algorithms and an internet that never sleeps?Visual Media referenced in Sermon: Francis Schaeffer Clip - YouTubeOBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-09-1948 minOrewa Baptist SermonsUncover: What's Going OnWeek 2Have you recently looked around the world and asked, "What's going on?!?" If you have, you're not alone. In this episode, Pastor Mark gives a little insight into what we're seeing across the globe and potential strategies being used to shift cultures.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-09-1251 minOrewa Baptist SermonsUncover: Searching for Truth in a Complicated WorldPastor Mark launches a new series this week titled "Uncover: Searching for Truth in a Complicated World". In this episode, Mark presents an intro for the series and highlights 2 important areas: (1) Is there biblical evidence for God's people to be discerning? And, (2) Acknowledging the reality of a spiritual realm.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-09-0543 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJourney Groups Week 2In this episode, Pastor Mark finishes a 2-week series which highlights Journey Groups at OBC. Christians have received a high calling to live in right relationship with God and with others. After the message, Mark interviews a few Journey Group facilitators to get their take on why relationships with other Christians are vital.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-08-3045 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJourney Groups Week 1This week we launch a short 2-week series on Journey Groups. At the end of 2021, OBC announced that Journey Groups will play a large part in the life of the church and we are in the beginning stages of implementing smaller gatherings. In this short message, Pastor Mark talks about God's people being a Gathered People and speaks with a few current group members about the importance of meeting in smaller settings.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-08-2251 minOrewa Baptist SermonsRenew Together Week 3The story of Jesus' interaction with a Samaritan woman at a well is filled with significance. Why would a Jewish rabbi initiate a public conversation with an unknown Samaritan woman? In this week's podcast, Susan Barrett closes the Renew Together series discussing this story and how respectful relationships play a role in gospel renewal.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-08-1535 minOrewa Baptist SermonsRenew Together Week 2Renew Together is a 3-week series which focuses on the overseas work of NZ Baptists.In week 2 of the Renew Together series, Pastor Mark speaks about the importance of whakarongo - listening with a sense of really listening. God is doing a new thing and His people are invited to partner with Him in His redemptive work. What "new thing" is God doing?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-08-0936 minOrewa Baptist SermonsRenew Together Week 1Renew Together is a 3-week series which focuses on the overseas work of NZ Baptists. In this message, Alan Jamieson from NZBMS launches the Renew Together series by speaking about the future direction of NZBMS and gives a powerful message based on Jesus' parable of the four soils.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-08-0236 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWalking with God - JobJob lived a life that was noticed by God. He continually committed himself and his family to Yahweh. In a short span of time, Job's life became a life of great suffering. Will Job's experience affect his walk with God? What can we learn from Job about walking with God in our life when things get tough?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-07-2526 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWalking with God - DanielDaniel spent a significant amount of time living in exile. How could Daniel honour Yahweh while living in a culture with a different worldview? This week Andre dives into Daniel's life to bring us insights on how we too can walk with God in our current culture.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-07-1823 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWalking with God - NoahAndre kicks off a new series titled, Walking with God. In this episode we'll have a look at Noah's relationship with God and what we can learn about our relationship with our Heavenly Father.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-07-1131 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThessalonians Series Week 5This week Pastor Mark wraps up the Thessalonians series. In this final episode, Mark continues to dive into Paul's writings on the end times. Who is the Man of Lawlessness? When will he arrive? Who or What is the "Restrainer"? Mark will also cover a warning that the Apostle Paul gives the Thessalonians about Christians who are idle and disruptive.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-07-0440 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThessalonians Series Week 4This week Pastor Mark looks at Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians regarding the return of Christ. What is the Day of The Lord? Has it happened already? We’ll take a look at how to approach these questions and more in this week’s episode.For access to the sermon notes/presentation, please click the link below:7f4569_8edc4465d32d494bad7bed4bc7ed12c5.pdf (orewabaptist.com)OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-06-2838 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThessalonians Series Week 3The Thessalonians have responded to the gospel but what now? How should they live? In this message, Pastor Mark covers a few key areas the Apostle Paul mentions in his 1st letter to the Thessalonians: the call to holiness, the call to brotherly love and the call to earn a living.** Content warning: A portion of this episode discusses sexual purity and may not be suitable for young listeners. **OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-06-2039 minOrewa Baptist SermonsScattered to BlessThis week, OBC member and missionary (Ethnos NZ) Trevor Clarke brings a message on missions. While in the wilderness, the Israelites are given instructions to build the Tabernacle and the tribe of Levi was to serve as priests and caretakers of the Tabernacle.When arriving in the Promised Land, the Levites are scattered throughout Israel and serve as a blessing to the nation. What can we take away from Joshua 21 to apply in our day? How should we scatter to bless?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www...
2022-06-1534 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThessalonians Series Week 2In 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Paul writes, “Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” What is the gospel and how would those living in the Roman world understand the “good news”?In this message, Pastor Mark encourages us to have a more robust understanding of the gospel and a greater vision of the church. Both the good news and the church serve as a public witness to the natural world but also serve as a reminder to the supernatural world that Christ has been giv...
2022-06-1336 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThessalonians Series Week 1Join Pastor Mark for a 5 week series focusing and exploring the book of Thessalonians. Week 1- Thessalonians 1: 7-8 "And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it.." When we read these two verses, we are inspired, we are encouraged.. but we are also intimidated, confronted and challenged.... Are we able to say that our loyalty to Christ can serve...
2022-06-0841 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWhy WorshipJoin Pastor Jordan as he challenges himself this week; to bring you a message, and a song.. to remind us how we might worship, be encouraged to worship and WHY we worship!OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-05-2434 minOrewa Baptist SermonsMission SundayIt's Mission Sunday!We are joined by Pete Higham as he talks about giving ourselves fully to the work of the Lord and explore what that might look like."Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:8OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-05-1624 minOrewa Baptist SermonsONE ANOTHER - Raise(d) UpJoin Pastor Jordan Farnum as he wraps up his 3 week series. We look at redefining what it is to care for one another in a biblical way. What scriptures tell us about what care looks like. We examine what it is to wrap around one another in care. To raise up one another and to be raised up be one another.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-05-1050 minOrewa Baptist SermonsOne AnotherJoin Pastor Jordan as he challenges us today and talks about the "WE" instead of "ME" within the Body of Christ. Yes, like the body, there are different individual parts. So too do we each have our own talents and strengths. But let's not forget to borrow and build on one another's talents as well, to ensure that they are used to serve a collective purpose, to serve the Body of Christ. A reminder today, to speak love into one another.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com...
2022-05-0338 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWaiting on GodGuest Speaker, Andre Basil talks about the importance of waiting on God and the Fruits of the Spirit we should see as a result of it.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-04-2729 minOrewa Baptist SermonsEaster 2022: The Heart of a FatherJoin us as we are reminded of God's joy when His children repent and turn their hearts towards Him, and the price that was paid by His Son, that provided a way for our salvation. Jesus is ALIVE!OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-04-1931 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPalm Sunday: Recognising God's VisitationAs Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem, he begins to weep over the city. Why does he shed tears during a triumphant entry? Jesus knows he will ultimately be rejected and Israel was pay a price for not recognising the time of God's visitation. As Christians, can we still miss God? How do our hearts play a role in recognising or rejecting His visitation?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-04-1130 minOrewa Baptist SermonsCommunion MessageIn Luke 14, Jesus speaks a parable about a certain man preparing a great banquet and inviting many guests. When the invited guests don't arrive, the man's servants go out and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and lame. Afterwards, the servants go out into the roads and country lanes to compel people to attend the great banquet.Imagine the final banquet scene of this parable.Is this parable connected to the Messianic banquet? The Last Supper?What can we learn about communion through this parable?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz
2022-04-0320 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus the Costly and Glorious PathHas modern Christianity in the West lost the sense of cost when following Christ? Jesus' words are clear, "If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else - father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters - yes, even your own life". What does Jesus mean by "hate"? In this message, we're reminded of both the costly and the glorious path of following Jesus.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-03-2724 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus the Greater StoryMatthew is a story teller. In his gospel, Matthew retells the story of Israel in the first few chapters of his account of Jesus' life. Jesus is a greater, more faithful Israel. If Christians are found in Christ, we are in a greater story...Jesus' story.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-03-2025 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus the Anticipated OneA closing message in Malachi announces that an Elijah figure will arrive before God comes. Malachi instructs Israel how they should live while they anticipate His arrival. About 400 years later John the Baptist comes along and fulfills Malachi's prophecy. How did Israel respond to John's message and did they accept Christ as the Anticipated One?As we anticipate Christ's return, how should we live? Are we living lives of great anticipation? OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-03-1324 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Fruit of Abiding in ChristWhat evidence should we see in our lives if we are abiding in Him? With all the events taking place in the world, now is an opportunity to show the fruit of Christ in our lives.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-02-2715 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPrepare the Way!John the Baptist was the forerunner to the Messiah. If God called someone to announce Christ's initial arrival, can we expect Him to raise up men and women to announce His second arrival?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-02-2023 minOrewa Baptist SermonsGod's Extravagant GraceIn Luke 7, Jesus is in the home of a Pharisee when an immoral woman worships at His feet. How did Jesus use this interaction to teach the Pharisee? What does this story teach us today? One thing is certain, the story ends with a worshipper and a resistor.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-02-1324 minOrewa Baptist SermonsDiscovering Jesus Through CommunionJesus desires to reveal himself to His followers. Over time, Jesus led his disciples into a place of discovering him more and more and a few of Jesus' close followers saw His true glory during the Transfiguration. After His resurrection, Jesus joined 2 men who were traveling to Emmaus and revealed himself while sharing a meal with Him. Can communion help us discover Jesus more?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2022-02-0625 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPASD 2021 Week 2: The Esther Era“For Such A Time As This”: Prayer and Self-Denial 2021. For the next 3 weeks we are going to hear extraordinary stories of how God is working amongst ordinary people like you and I to bring Gospel renewal to places in our world. Week 2: The Esther Era. With Guest Speaker Greg KnowlesOBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-08-1830 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPASD 2021 Week 1: The Haman Habit“For such a time as this”: Prayer and Self-Denial 2021. For the next 3 weeks we are going to hear extraordinary stories of how God is working amongst ordinary people like you and I to bring Gospel renewal to places in our world. Week 1: The Haman Habit.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-08-0940 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPart 2: The Wide RoadJoin us for this 2 part series as guest speaker, Timothy Johnson explores Matthew 7: 13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Part 2: The Wide Road.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-08-0340 minOrewa Baptist SermonsRestorationJourneying through the enormity and impact of the bible passage, John 4; RestorationOBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-07-3024 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPart 1: The Narrow RoadJoin us for this 2 part series as guest speaker, Timothy Johnson explores Matthew 7: 13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Part 1: The Narrow Road.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-07-2626 minOrewa Baptist SermonsBeing Faithful to the CallWe are joined this week by an OBC missionary Pete Higham, as he shares a message with us on being faithful to God's call and reminds us that God has given us all with the gifts and the tools we need to fulfill the big mission: To make disciples out of men.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-07-1932 minOrewa Baptist SermonsA Growing FaithAssociate Pastor at North Cross, Hangyul Cho, joins us and brings this 2 part message focusing on Romans 12:1-2. Part 2OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-07-1334 minOrewa Baptist SermonsA Living SacrificeAssociate Pastor at North Cross, Hangyul Cho, joins us and brings this 2 part message focusing on Romans 12:1-2. Part 1.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-07-0627 minOrewa Baptist SermonsEssential Relationships - A Biblical PerspectiveLiving a life centered around our most essential of relationships- that with Jesus Christ. We explore the essential relationships discussed in scripture and what that might look for you and I, today.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-07-0224 minOrewa Baptist SermonsJesus Heals a Deaf and Mute ManGuest Speaker: Pastor Andrew Neville. Leading a sermon in discovering the miracle, the mercy and the amazement of Jesus Christ.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-07-0132 minOrewa Baptist SermonsThe Living Room Sessions - A discussion with members of the OBC familyIn this episode we discuss life groups, church membership, staff additions and more.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-06-2237 minOrewa Baptist SermonsTrue Worship - The Heart of MissionsThis message is from OBC's special Missions Service. Jay Matenga walks us through Romans 12:1-2 and speaks of true worship as it connects to the heart of missions. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-06-1432 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWhy Series Part 4: CommunionA four-part series looking at the importance and significance of why we do what we do when we gather as God’s people. Week 4: Communion - We take a step back to analyze God's word to give us a better understanding and appreciation of His word and what He is doing.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-06-0831 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWhy Series Part 3: GivingA four-part series looking at the importance and significance of why we do what we do when we gather as God’s people. Week 3: Giving - And why it is a necessary part of contributing to God's masterpiece.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-05-3130 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWhy Series Part 2: PreachingA four-part series looking at the importance and significance of why we do what we do when we gather as God’s people. Week 2: Corporate Preaching in the Church setting.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-05-2437 minOrewa Baptist SermonsWhy Series Part 1: SingingA four-part series looking at the importance and significance of why we do what we do when we gather as God’s people. Week 1: Corporate Singing in the Church setting.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-05-1735 minOrewa Baptist SermonsLaunch Into the DeepThis week OBC missionary Trevor Clarke gives a challenging message about God's mission.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-05-1129 minOrewa Baptist SermonsGod's Not Dead Part 4: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?What would the world look like if Jesus had never been born? Some contend that religion poisons everything but is this true? Has the presence of Christianity changed how society views women and children? Has Christianity positively affected the medical system? The educational system? In this episode, Dr Adam Claasen examines the historical record of Christianity and its positive effects in several vital areas.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-05-0243 minOrewa Baptist SermonsGod's Not Dead Part 3: Privileged PlanetOBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-04-2642 minOrewa Baptist SermonsGod's Not Dead Part 2: There Was A BeginningDoes everything that exists have a cause? What positions have scientists of the past taken when considering the origins of the earth? Can the scientific understanding of "the beginning" be reconciled with the biblical understanding of creation?Adam takes us through the Steady State Model, the Big Bang theory and the Kalam Cosmological Argument and much more in this episode. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
2021-04-1834 minOrewa Baptist SermonsGod's Not Dead Part 1: Real Faith Isn't BlindDr Claasen challenges us to love God with all your mind (Matt 22:37-38) and tackles the true history of science and how it relates to Christianity.Why do people see science and Christianity as being incompatible? Why do many consider Christianity as anti-science and anti-reason?Did key individuals of the Scientific Revolution really feel it was there Christian duty to advance science?Adam answers these questions and much more in today's episode.OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@o...
2021-04-1239 minOrewa Baptist SermonsEaster Sunday: When Tragedy Strikes HomeHave you ever returned home from a long trip and said, "There's no place like home"?What is it about home? A place of connection? familiarity? acceptance? rest?The small village of Bethany seemed to be a "home" for Jesus during his earthly ministry. In John 11, tragedy hits Bethany when Lazarus dies? How will Jesus respond?Is the tragedy in Bethany telling us a bigger story?Check out this powerful Easter message to discover more!OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.c...
2021-04-1225 minOrewa Baptist SermonsPalm Sunday: Accepting Jesus As He Makes Entrance Into Our LivesJesus asked his disciples an important question - "Who do you say I am?"This question is still important today. On Palm Sunday, we see the story of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem. How would he be accepted? Were people prepared to accept him as he truly was or as they thought him to be?OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nzOBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082
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