Orewa Baptist Sermons

In this message, Pastor Mark examines Isaiah 5 - A Song about the Lord's Vineyard. In verse 4, the Lord says, "What more could I have done for my vineyard that I have not already done? When I expected sweet grapes, why did my vineyard give me bitter grapes?" Isaiah goes on to list the unrighteous ways of Judah and their practices of injustice. What parallels do we see between Judah&...

In this episode, Pastor Mark covers Isaiah ch 4 where Isaiah mentions "the branch of the LORD".  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

The OT prophets often spoke about a time period known as the Messianic Age. This age would be marked by the Messiah ruling and the blessing of the Lord filling the earth. In Isaiah 2, the prophet has a vision of this age and calls for Judah to "walk in the light of the Lord". Judah doesn't listen. Instead of living in light of the promised Messianic Age, they rejected the Lord and b...

In this message, Pastor Mark intros a new series by giving a little background to the book of Isaiah and examining portions of chapter 1.  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

Dr Adam Claasen concludes his series with a look at the Maccabean Revolt. Judas Maccabeus also known as "Judas the Hammer" was a central figure in the Maccabean revolt against the Greek (Seleucid) Empire. Through much fighting and bloodshed, "the Hammer" helped bring temporary peace to the Jewish territories.  While walking the temple complex, Jesus claims to be the Messiah (Jo...

The Most Holy Place was a veiled location in the Temple that housed the Ark of the Covenant. From the Mercy Seat above the Ark, God chose to meet with His people. In this message, Dr Adam Claasen discusses potential reasons for God “veiling” Himself. How does God’s holiness tie into answering this question? OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@...

In this episode, Dr Adam Claasen continues his series: Jesus in the Temple. The Temple complex was set up in a way that became more restrictive as you drew closer to the Most Holy Place. Only one person on the planet could enter into the Most Holy Place and that one person could only enter once per year.  The work of Jesus removed the restrictions so that whosoever comes unto God can have access t...

In this message, Dr Adam Claasen opens a 4-week series on Jesus in the Temple.  In Luke 2, Jesus is brought to the Temple for dedication. The Temple was one of many structures built by Herod the Great. Herod would build magnificent buildings with stones, but Jesus was going to build something far greater with "living stones".  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube chan...

The damage to creation due to human rebellion was too severe for anyone to fix. God was the only one who could restore what had been lost due to humanity's sin. We get glimpses of the Father's mission in the Old Testament and can see God's plan of restoration clearly in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.  The Lion of Judah, the Son of David has the power to bring about the f...

In this message, Pastor Mark talks about Jesus entering the world of individuals and groups to confront people with truth and light. This "ministry of confrontation" is still in operation today as Jesus performs this ministry in order to grow His people.  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this episode, Derek Christensen takes us through Psalm 139 to help us answer the question;  What sort of God do we worship? OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

To conclude the series on OBC's Vision and Mission, Pastor Mark uses Acts 2:42 as a tool to help Believers find longevity in their walk with Jesus.  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

Luke 5 tells us of Jesus' call to Peter to "Follow Me".  Peter and the other disciples present leave everything and follow Jesus. Following Jesus is an action. In John 21, Jesus again calls for Peter to follow him, even to the point of death. Following Jesus is a lifelong call. Jesus tells his disciples in Matthew 16 that in order to follow Him, a person must give up their own way,...

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and when a certain topic was brought up that was close to the heart of the person you're speaking to, they begin to speak passionately about that subject? When our hearts are stirred about something, there is a natural demonstration of passion. When we become "gospel-shaped" our hearts are changed by God. The gospel stirs our heart and w...

The gospel is multifaceted. The work of Christ saves us from our sin and brings us into the family of God. The work of Christ also affects the spiritual realm. Colossians 2:15 says that the cross disarmed spiritual rulers and authorities.  In this week's message, Mark talks about the gospel, the spiritual realm, water baptism and more. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube...

In November of 2023, Pastor Mark shared a message about the vision and mission of OBC. In this message, Mark kicks off a series diving deeper into that vision and mission. In Week 1, Mark talks about God calling and shaping his people. In the past God's people were shaped by His covenant and promises to Abraham and the Mosaic Law, but what are we shaped by as God's people living today? ...

As we enter into Term 1, Mark shares a communion message with OBC. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this message, Pastor Mark talks about our relationship with God being the most important area in the Christian's life. How will we protect this relationship in the year ahead? OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this episode, special guest Josh Rich shares about the healing that Jesus brings. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this message, Harry Coe challenges us to not only be hearers of the Word but doers also. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this message, Pastor Jordan shares on the importance of balancing truth and grace in our lives. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

As part of a special Christmas Eve service, Pastor Mark concludes the Advent Series with a message about the love of God. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this week's message, Pastor Mark highlights a few passages in Luke chapters 1 & 2 that link Jesus to joy and how joy is connected to us growing in our understanding of who Jesus is.  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this message, Pastor Mark talks about the seasons of life, why it's important to understand the season we're in and why we should not rush from one season to the next.  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

What does a cherubim guarding the garden of Eden have to do with the Tabernacle curtain and the death of Jesus? In this episode, Pastor Mark delivers a communion message to kick off the Advent Season focusing on the hope we have in Jesus Christ. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082