This weekly podcast explores the Bible to provide modern-day Christians contemporary understanding of God&#39;s word in order to better live God&#39;s mission for his creation.

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Our deep dive into the Book of Samuel continues as Pastor Rob Curington examines how Israel rejects the LORD by demanding a king to rule over them.

Episode 589: 1 Samuel 8:19-20 – Be Like Mike!

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In this week’s examination of the Book of 1 Samuel, we learn what happens when we fail to let God lead when an adversary arises.

Episode 588: 1 Samuel 7:12 – Raiders Of The Ark

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This is the second episode in our examination of 1 Samuel. This week, Pastor Rob Curington shows how a prophet arises to lead Israel.

Episode 587: 1 Samuel 3:19 – 1 Samuel: A Kingdom Arises

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We begin a new series as we open up the Book of Samuel. In this first message, Pastor Rob Curington examines how a kingdom arises as Israel is transitioning from it Judges to looking for a King to rule them.

Episode 586: Judges 21:25 – 1 Samuel at 30,000 Feet

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In this special Easter Sunday Message, Pastor Rob Curington uncovers why Jesus was so determined to go to the Cross.

Episode 585: John 19:28-30 Easter Sunday: The Divine Intention of the Atonement

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In this our fourth message of Forgiveness, Pastor Rob Curington shares how recreation is an important part of the process, allowing us to enjoy life together.

Episode 584: 1 John 1:6-9 – Forgiveness: Pursuing Restoration Part 3

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In part two of pursuing restoration in our Forgiveness series, we look at the second objection; what if the offender won’t repent?

Episode 583: Matthew 18:15-20 Forgiveness: Pursuing Restoration Part 2

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This fourth message in our discussion on forgiveness looks at one of the first objections most people have; “What if I Can’t Forgive?”

Episode 582: Matthew 6:12, 14-15– Forgiveness: Pursuing Restoration

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Our third message in our short series on forgiveness discusses how God’s forgiveness entails reconciliation with those who repent.

Episode 581: Colossians 1:13-14 – Reconciliation: Healing Wounds

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In this third part of our short series on forgiveness, Pastor Rob Curington looks at how forgiveness is defined for Christians.

Episode 580: Ephesians 4:32 – Forgiveness: Pursuing Restoration

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In the second part of this short series on forgiveness, Pastor Rob Curington discusses how in God we find the divine pattern of forgiveness.

Episode 579: Psalm 130:2-5– Defining Forgiveness

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We begin a new topical series on forgiveness. In this first episode, Pastor Rob Curington explains how Christ calls us to forgive those who hurt and harm us.

Episode 578: Matthew 11:28-30 - Forgiveness: Pursuing Reconciliation

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We have reached the end of our study into the Gospel of Luke. In this concluding message, Pastor Rob Curington looks at how Jesus’ sudden appearance convinces the disciples of his resurrection.

Episode 577: Luke 24:36-53 – Witnesses of the Resurrection

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Our study in the Gospel of Luke is coming to an end as this week Pastor Rob Curington examines how Jesus points out that all of Scripture points to him.

Episode 576: Luke 24:13-35 – “Eyes Wide Opened”

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We are almost at the end of our study in the Gospel of Luke as this week Pastor Rob Curington examines how the gospel shouts, “Jesus is alive!” and an empty tomb changes everything.

Episode 575: Luke 24:1-12 –	An Empty Tomb, A Fulfilled Promise

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As we approach the one-year anniversary of the overturing of Roe versus Wade, Pastor Rob Curington shares an important Sanctity of Life message on how as God’s special creation all of humanity is deserving of value and dignity.

Episode 574: Genesis 1:26-27 – Made in the Image of God

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Elder Landon Johnson explains God’s desire for a family integrated church at home, in worship and in the community.

Episode 573: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – The Family Integrated Church

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As we approach the new year, Elder Randy Franz encourages us to show love and compassion for others by sharing the life-saving Gospel.

Episode 572: Mark 6:34 – We Must Care

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Join the OVBC family as we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ on this holy night.

Episode 571: 2023 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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Our study in the Gospel of Luke this week looks at how Jesus is buried in a borrowed tomb without any fanfare.

Episode 570: Luke 23:50-56 – Buried Quickly And Quietly

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This weekly podcast explores the Bible to provide modern-day Christians contemporary understanding of God's word in order to better live God's mission for his creation.