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We will not gather for worship this Sunday, April 18. Gatherings and events are paused for the week. Lord willing, we will resume our gatherings for worship and fellowship on Sunday, April 25.

 

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True Religion Consists in Holy Affections: Jonathan Edwards’ Reflections on 1 Peter 1:8

February 19, 2021 by David Schrock

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Getting into 1 Peter: A Brief Introduction to this Grace-Filled Book

February 5, 2021 by David Schrock

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An Invitation to the Book of Daniel: Neither Diet Plans, Nor Date-Setting, Nor Dares to Be Like Dani

September 18, 2020 by David Schrock

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Seeking the Kingdom of God within the Church of Jesus Christ

September 18, 2020 by David Schrock

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How Justification by Faith Impels Justice: The Biographical Testimony of William Wilberforce

July 17, 2020 by David Schrock

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Four Reasons for Taking the Lord's Supper Every Lord's Day

June 26, 2020 by David Schrock

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During this pandemic, don’t quarantine your kids from the gospel

May 6, 2020 by Jared Bridges

A few of OBC's children's ministry leaders weigh in on some resources for engaging your children with the gospel during a global pandemic -- or any time....

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A Walk Through Holy Week

April 15, 2020 by Ben Purves

A day-by-day journey through Holy Week....

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The Grace of Fellowship

April 14, 2020 by Ben Purves

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An Important Survey for Occoquan Bible Church

April 4, 2020 by Rod Fillinger

A Spiritual Care Survey for Occoquan Bible Church April 2020...

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Eternal Perspective in a Time of Isolation (Sunday, March 22, 2020)

March 22, 2020 by David Schrock

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OBC Ministry News: A Video from the Elders

March 20, 2020 by Ben Purves

Watch this video from the elders to learn more about what's happening in OBC's ministries as we practice "social distancing." Let us consider how to stay connected and care for one another during these days!...

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Thinking Christianly in the Day of the Coronavirus

March 18, 2020 by David Schrock

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Salvation Belongs to the Lord: A Few Thoughts on John 3:16

March 6, 2020 by David Schrock

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Caring for One Another

February 28, 2020 by Ben Purves

New Sunday school and Community Groups series for March 2020...

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Seeing is Believing: The Importance of Seeing Jesus in God’s Word

February 14, 2020 by David Schrock

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The OBC Bookshelf and 2020 Reading

February 7, 2020 by Church Office

We invite you to check-out the OBC Bookshelf, and learn what we'll be reading in 2020!...

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Getting into the Gospel of John

January 31, 2020 by David Schrock

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Rescue Those Who Are Being Taken Away to Death: Remembering What is At Stake in the Abortion Debate

January 10, 2020 by David Schrock

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Read the Bible with us in 2020

December 20, 2019

Bible reading plans for 2020...

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Rhythms of Grace: Three Reflections on Worship

December 13, 2019 by

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The Strength That God's Sovereignty Supplies: A Meditation from the Book of Joshua

November 8, 2019 by David Schrock

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For Disciples and Disciplers . . . A Short Biblical Survey of Beauty

November 1, 2019 by David Schrock

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Baptized into knowing God

September 20, 2019 by David Schrock

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How Joshua Teaches Us to Find True and Everlasting Life

September 7, 2019 by David Schrock

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Why Do We Sing During Worship?

August 23, 2019 by Ron Comoglio

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The Hole In Our Praise (and Lamentation) and Worship

July 26, 2019 by David Schrock

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On Earth as It Is in Heaven: Seeking a Biblical Pattern for Worship

July 19, 2019 by David Schrock

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Worship By the Book: Or, Why Sincerity Is Insufficient for True Worship

July 5, 2019 by David Schrock

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Glorifying God in the Grind of Life

June 28, 2019 by David Schrock

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Disciple Your Children by Serving Together

June 21, 2019 by Ben Purves

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The Resurrection Changes Everything

April 19, 2019 by David Schrock

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Can I Get A Witness?!? Why Gospel-Centered Churches Need Faithful Deacons

April 5, 2019 by David Schrock

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Life Together

March 14, 2019 by Ben Purves

Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer is this March’s book for “Theology Thursday.” ...

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Love Your Neighbors

March 1, 2019 by Ben Purves

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True Religion Defends Life Against Abortion (James 1:19-27)

January 23, 2018 by David Schrock

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Abortion: The Witness of the Church throughout History

January 19, 2018 by David Schrock

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Growing in Prayer: Six Books on Prayer

January 12, 2018 by David Schrock

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The Resurrection: Historical, Necessary, and More Than Sufficient (1 Corinthians 15:12 -20)

May 25, 2017 by David Schrock | Category: Elder Blog | Tags: resurrection, Christ

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Is the resurrection necessary? Evangelicals Christians say, "Absolutely. Undoubtedly. No question." Other "Christians," Protestant Liberals, are less committed. Who's right? Thankfully, the Bible is not indifferent or ambiguous to the question. In 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul spends an entire chapter arguing for the centrality of the resurrection. Last week, we saw ...

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Raised with Christ (pt. 1): The Unfolding Effects of Christ’s Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20 -28)

May 25, 2017 by David Schrock | Category: Elder Blog | Tags: resurrection, Christ, Jesus

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Nothing is more central to the Christian faith than Christ's resurrection. Yet, how exactly does his resurrection secure ours? In what way is his resurrection applied to our lives? Is the promise of our resurrection just divine fiat, or is there something more that unites us to Christ? And is the resurrection only a future reality or is there something present to it? All ...

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