Rabbit Trail Podcast with Pastor Greg Harris from OBCC

Well the rabbit ran off to the political convention to talk about political ideology and the faith. Join us as we unpack some politics, and wonder about where Christians should stand in this wonderful world of issues, ideals and laws. Was the Sermon for a Non-Chrsitian or A Christian? What are the Books referenced in Chronicles and Kings? Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email Rabb...

Well you may just hate this episode, because we are talking about hate. We are chasing the truth through the muddy waters of evil, evil people, hate and Brent's bad jokes. Nothing to hate here but to miss it!  - Brent and His Terrible Jokes - Can People Be Evil? - Does God Hate Sinners? - What Does Hate Mean in the Old and New Testament? - Are We Just His PR Firm? Was the Sermon for a Non-Chrsitia...

The rabbit trails run us right into the weird world of science. Join us as we discuss the limitations of science, what exactly science is, and a couple of great questions by our listeners. - Why can't science answer why? - How do we try to define science? - When did our trust in science and scientists begin to erode? - Why are people fearful that everything is the Mark of the Beast, do we need to...

Today we reflect on Easter Sunday and the message. We consider: • Why some people only come Easter and Christmas to church? • What is Heaven really about? • Why would Satan and Adam and Eve choose to rebel against God if he is so wonderful? • Is there a right way to help people realize their need for Jesus? • The concept of the gospel as a gift over death and its relative impact on people. Questio...

We're chasing the truth of Palm Sunday, asking questions about why the crowd would suddenly go against Jesus, should people criticize the church like Jesus did the Pharisees, and should praise be loud and attention getting? We also answer a listener's question and endure another of Brent's jokes. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https...

Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhgJJSKmY5c

Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhgJJSKmY5c

We are going to tackle some conversations on work, suffering and slavery. You're invited in to talk about when should we take a right stance at work, even if it costs us, the difference between Roman slavery and American Slavery. We will also think about the modern forms of slavery and why God talked so much about slavery in the Bible.  Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email Rabbit...

This week, we're dealing with questions about freedom, patriotism, Christian Nationalism and good works. Join us as we chase these rabbits wherever they run. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhgJJSKmY5c

We cover some difficult ground as we discuss the reputation of the church, how it got there, what are errant desires and how do we know? Then we answer some listener questions on holiday figures, and Easter. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhgJJSKmY5c

It is time again to run down the rabbit trails, this week we explore lots of thoughts about how our rights, political thoughts and sharing the gospel all go together.  Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhgJJSKmY5c

In this episode we finish off the Offended series and talk about the differences between confession, contrition, repentance, guilt, shame and we briefly answer a question from our listeners. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhgJJSKmY5c

Well we want to confront you with the idea of confrontation, hope you're not offended. Today we look at the good, bad and beautiful of confrontation in hopes to help you better deal with offenses, and we answer a disturbing question. • How can confrontation be loving? • How are comment sections on the internet hurting good confrontation? • What do we mean that God if not just out to forgive? • How...

Intro and conversation on laundry What do we mean by the small offenses? How do we not be so easily offended? When we say forgive does that mean there are no consequences? What does God mean that he forgives and then not remember our sin? Is infant baptism biblical? How do we understand the view in light of other Christian theology? Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrai...

As we continue to talk about being offended, we chase the question, is God offended, and what do we mean that we are responsible for offenses. Then we answer some of your questions! • Can God be offended? • What do we mean we are responsible for offenses? • Does the value of the relationship change our level or responsibilty? • Are Christians more responsible to Christians or non-Christians? • Whe...

Join us as we attempt to talk about being offensive without offending. We discuss our current culture of offense, our own struggles in being offended and answer a couple of questions. Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lhgJJSKmY5c

This week on our 100th episode we bring on a listener and talk some memories, discuss worship and a variety of random questions! Guest listener Debbie - Why do we think some men don't express themselves in worship? - What does it mean for a wife to submit to her husband? - Does the Bible ever use the word Single, it uses unmarried what's up with that? - Is it okay to play video-games for hours on...

Christmas came and went, and we dive into some of the odd things that surround the Biblical text about Christmas, like when did it happen and what's up with Magi? Join us on a final Christmas romp down the trails. First Person Narrative Preaching? What is that and how is it different? Where does Greg take liberties in the preaching? What happened to Joseph? Why do we think he died? Why is James, t...

This week we dive into the idea of joy and when we should rejoice with others and when it is right for us to have other emotions. Plus we answer a question on what Jesus was like as a baby! Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TZlwYHHBqD0 Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

Join us as we explore what a promise from God in the Bible looks like. We also talk about miracles, Mary and the idea of peace in the Bible.   INTRO How do we know what are the promises in the Bible? Can God do Miracles? Do they violate his word? Is Mary a Co-redeemer? Do all kinds of order bring peace? Questions, comments? We'd love to hear from you! email RabbitTrail@obcc.church

We explore the trails about why people are "dechurching", and what it means to be a church, along with answering some listener questions.   INTRO What is going on with the "dechurching"? What do we gain by returning or going to church? Can you be a church just with your family? Am I the church? Does 1 Peter 2:7 state God predestined some to disbelieve? Is the tongues in Acts 2 the same as Paul tal...

This week we have a guest host with us, Theressa Harris as we talk through 1 Peter 1:14-17. We talk through passions, the idea of holiness and confession.    Intro What are passions in the Bible? When are our passions good and when are they bad? How do we evaluate our passions? What is holiness exactly? Can you become sinless in this life? How are holiness and passion connected? What is confession...

Considering the message from 1 Peter 1, we talk about suffering, the resurrection as proof and answer a few listener questions.  Intro 0:00 Should Christians suffer more than non-Christians? 4:40 Should Christians grieve or always be joyful? 20:26 Do Christians have proof of our promises or just faith? 24:28 According to Luke 10:18, since can the person who broke their marriage get remarried? 42:0...

This week we are looking at how messianic prophesies are some of the most powerful proofs of the Christian faith, then we answer some listener questions. Intro What are the most powerful Messianic Prophesies? How do Jewish people interpret Isaiah 52-53? What happens to people who never hear the gospel when they die? Does the gospel go to every human before the end comes? Do the demonic powers only...

As we run down the rabbit trails, we talk about passages in 1 Peter and how to interpret various terms, then finish answering our question about Israel and End Times. Does 1 Peter 1:1-2 lean more toward Calvinism in it's terms? What is an Apostle, big A and apostle little a? What is the New Reformed Apostolic movement? How does Israel and this current war fit into the End Times? Watch the video po...