Orewa Baptist Sermons

Missions 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In 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 Chri...

In 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.or...

2 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

This week Andre shares a message on the important topic of knowing God.  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

In this episode, Pastor Mark shares a special Resurrection Sunday message.  OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

As 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

The 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

The 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....

From 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...

Matthew'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.nz...

Guest 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

Join us, as Guest Speaker, Pastor Hangyul Cho, shares a message today on Our All Knowing God! OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

Guest speaker, Dr Adam Classen joins us today to share a message from Numbers 17: Miraculous Almonds. OBC website: https://www.orewabaptist.org.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

Guest 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube...

Guest Speaker: Andre Basel The 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,...

The 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...

Join 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@orewabaptistchurch6082

King 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...

Join 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...

Week 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://www.youtube....

'Tis the Season Week 2 In 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://w...

Join 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.nz OBC Youtube channel: https://...

The 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 websit...