OCC Podcast

When it comes to generosity, should the practice be rejected, received, or redeemed?

What is the difference between the prosperity gospel and the poverty gospel? Should we be convicted if we give, but just not... cheerfully? What is the rarest and most precious thing? How many Bible verses can James fit into a sermon? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Is money our master?

What is the relationship between sacrifice and joy? Is it all about the money? How do we generously join God where He's at work? Should we change the way we give? Can believers lose their salvation? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

When asked to be generous with our time, resources, gifts, and talents, we should give out of our abundance, joy, and obedience.

Are you fearful you'll miss out on eternity? Are we in the last days? Did Daniel know or not know what was going on? Did the Book of Daniel get wrapped up? Want to know what's next? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

The wrap-up of the series in the Old Testament book of Daniel.

When believers understand sound doctrine, we in turn take time to teach and train others using the grace that God has given us.

This is the last podcast of the year, where the guys end with a wrap-up of the advent series MAGNIFY and a short discussion revolving around Mary's song, "The Magnificat!" as well as things like the end of the year message, visiting kids, and a few other topics. Enjoy!

Mary's song.

Why aren't certain verses good enough? Was Bethlehem a major city? Is the knowledge of the end times for us more significant than that of Jesus' birth for them? How do we have and show grace to ourselves? All this and more in this week's episode. Enjoy!

Jesus' economy shows God's economics differ from ours.

What is the advent equivalent for Easter? In what order should Advent candles be lit? What is the saddest Christmas holiday tradition? What is the most biblically accurate angel depiction in movies and television? And how do you fix your broken rejoicer? All this and more on this week's Midpoint. Enjoy! Lifehouse skit mentioned: https://youtu.be/uFRYdGihOl4?si=_V4nNZGR5bk5zKqT

Jesus gives us a living hope, an imperishable inheritance that doesn't disappoint us even in the face of trials.

Ep. #118 - In this episode, James and Andrew talk through last weeks sermon, the start of the new advent series 'Magnify,' Christmas traditions, and so much more. Enjoy! To download the advent devotional, download the pdf by clicking the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MR279YNVwTT-X06QOavVZ3gmfvmt8s7r/view?usp=drive_link

Looking at Christmas through the viewpoint of the Old Testament.

Ep. #117 - Wesley and Brenton reflect on their last WB Show, during which they ruined the story of Jonah. In this episode, they discuss their process for creating WB Ruin scripts, the use of Spotify polls, giant seahorses, Aquaman, gurgling noises, confidence in God, and what it would look like if they placed themselves in the story. Enjoy!

This time, the guys ruin the story of Jonah by showing there is sometimes more to the story. While the children's books typically end when Nineveh repents, Wesley and Brenton point out that when you leave out chapter 4, Jonah becomes the hero rather than what is actually the truth... God forgives, God gets the glory, and God is the hero!

Ep. #116 - In this episode, James and Wesley discuss the end of Daniel, well, at least the first part of the end. They discuss things like Christ's Millennial kingdom, a local tribulation, God's glory in relation to stars, advent, cliffhangers, and much more. Enjoy!

Israel's greatest oppression is yet to come.

Ep. #115 - James and Forrest talk through the second half of Daniel 11 and the sermon, 'The Last World War.' In this episode, the guys talk about the antichrist and the end of times, the unholy trinity, Bible translations, redemption, the mark of the beast, and more. Enjoy!

During the end times, people will worship man, not God, but the final chapter in man's history is God's Kingdom.

Ep. #114 - In this episode, Pastors James and Andrew talked through last week’s sermon on Daniel 11:2-35, "Conflicts to Come," and discussed things like historical events, prophetic fulfillments, and much more. Enjoy! 

Conflict between the King of the North and the King of the South are building.

Ep. #113 - This week, Andrew and Brenton discuss the sermon "Daniel and the Holiness of God." They also discuss more timelines, spiritual battles, "...ophanies", the Holy Trinity, dunking, and spiritual growth. Enjoy!