Paul writes the church in Corinth to counter act false teachings and divisions in the church. Some were teaching that there was no resurrection of the dead. Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection of the dead. So Paul writes the church in order to reground them in their faith to Jesus. A reminder of who they are, of who they’ve placed their faith in. Believe it or not, there were some in the church who had wandered from the truth and needed a word from Paul to bring them back to their roots. It’s good to be reminded of these things – right? Sometimes we can get our priorities mixed up. Continue reading →

 ³⁷ On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. ³⁸ Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” ³⁹ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. Continue reading →

If you will listen to this scripture, the words of Jesus, as he spoke them. If you will take to your very core, the message he has for you today, you will be challenged to re-prioritize everything that you are and all that you’ve accomplished, everything you’ve conquered, every dime you’ve saved, and all the accolades and all the trophies. To our culture, our lives, it’s practically an insult, way to simplistic for our modern way of thinking. But I believe the only way – full passage. Continue reading →

Jonah 2:1-10

From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God.

[2] He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry.

This is the first time in the book it is recorded where Jonah prays. When he received his marching orders from God, he did not pray. In chapter one Vs 1 he wrote that the Word of the Lord came to him.  But by the end of verse three he’s already in the ship headed for Tarshish. In Vs 6 even after he was asked to pray to his God he did not pray. While he was running from God he did not pray. Before he was in the fish standing on the deck of the boat watching the waves and the wind, he did not pray. Let me ask you something, Have you ever felt like you were intentionally disobeying God? I mean you were engaged in some sin and you knew it was wrong before God. All of us have been there.

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Recap from two weeks ago: Jonah’s name means dove.  Jonah was a prophet to the ten northern tribes of Judah just prior to Amos. He was the only prophet sent to another country. God told Jonah to go to Nineveh to preach against the people there. Nineveh was 550 miles east while Tarshish clocked 2500 mile west. The metropolis of the Assyrian empire and the seat of the greatest monarch on earth. It was 60 miles across or a three days walk. 100′ walls wide enough for three chariots to ride side by side. A nemesis to Judah and Israel Known for their cruelty.

Jonah 1:11-17

11 The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?”

Moments earlier they were crying out to their god for help. Now exhausted and frightened they are asking a one time traveler whom they don’t even know, what they should do in order to spare their lives! People are still looking for the true hope to believe. You know people who are searching for answers from the wrong god, your family members who you’ve put off talking to, about Jesus.

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Fathers Day 2011

Christmas Week 2010 – An Opportunity to Contemplate our many Blessings.

I’ve been hearing some rumblings about our Saviour – Jesus Christ. I won’t lie as it does trouble me. I believe that Jesus Christ died on the Cross to save me from my sins. I have NO doubt that he did that, yet there are some that don’t believe that was how it happened. No evidence is what they say. Well in my opinion that is pretty small minded. Continue reading →

Tuesday Nov. 23, 2010 – Turkey Delivery Day!

For anyone who wishes to go along in a car or on a bike-
We will leave Butch’s house at 6:00pm to deliver frozen turkeys In The Name Of Jesus to any family that is need.  If you know such a person or family, all we need is the turkey (or the money to buy one), a name and an address. We have done this in the past, and I promise you it will touch your heart and bring glory to God’s.
I can also come and pick up the turkey or the donations if you cannot make it to the ride.

Wednesday Nov. 24, 2010 – Small Groups Bible Study

Men’s Breakfast Meeting at Dukes Smokehouse BBQ (408 W. Morrow,Georgetown, TX 78626 ) @ 6:30 am.

Wednesday night, please come and join us at the Williamson Baptist Association building at 918 IH35, Georgetown, TX. Supper will be provided. Starts at 6:30pm

I thank you in advance for being Jesus to the world around you.

ORBC celebrated Halloween with the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat, a pumpkin carving contest, and another baptism! Please see the photo’s page for real treat!