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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Dan Shields have a conversation about what makes Orchard Hill Church distinct from other churches or branches of Christianity. In this part, the discussion is focused on Hyper-Calvinist, Progressive, and Closed Churches. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the ar...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 15 which has a theme of unconventional wisdom. He talks about how a lot of times we don't need better to be happy, but actually love. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 15:16-17 (ESV) - Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hat...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 15 which has a theme of unconventional wisdom. He talks about how God is affected emotionally by the things we do. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 15:9 (ESV) - The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblic...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 15 which has a theme of unconventional wisdom. He talks about finding joy in something that is rooted deeper than our circumstances. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 15:13 (ESV) - A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Bi...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 15 which has a theme of unconventional wisdom. He talks about the omniscience of God being both alarming and comforting. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 15:3 (ESV) - The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encoura...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 15 which has a theme of unconventional wisdom. He talks about choosing our words carefully and diffusing situations through soft words. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 15:1 (ESV) - A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 14 looking at the next "do-not" which is - do not let anger fester. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 14:29 (ESV) - Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 14 looking at the next "do-not" which is - do not be fooled by success. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 14:11-12 (ESV) - The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which prov...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 14 looking at the next "do-not" which is - do not have unrealistic expectations. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 14:13 (ESV) - Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part o...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 14 looking at the next "do-not" which is - do not fear a mess. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 14:4 (ESV) - Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 14 looking at a few "do-nots", the first one being do not neglect your home. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 14:1 (ESV) - The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is...

Jonathan Thiede is joined by Russ Brasher to discuss Gavin Ortlund's book, Finding the Right Hills to Die On. Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423/ Subscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchardhillplus⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Message/Sermon Audio! Apple - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id204702228⁠⁠...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes Proverbs 13 looking at how pride can cause us to focus on leaving money for the next generation instead of altering their character in a way that is God honoring. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:22 (ESV) - A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. Five Good Minutes is...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 13 looking at how pride can keep us from gaining wealth through hard work and over long periods of time, little by little. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:11 (ESV) - Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Bib...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 13 looking at how pride is almost always at the center of strife and insolence. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:10 (ESV) - By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part o...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 13 looking at the importance of a person's character when deciding whether or not to trust them. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:17-18 (ESV) - A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. Five Good Minutes i...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 13 looking at how our own pride can get in the way of seeking wisdom. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:12 (ESV) - "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orch...

Adult Ministry Director, Emily DeAngelo, continues the Lenten Live series looking at 3 hour time of darkness that Jesus hung on the cross and His last words which is a quote from David in Psalm 22:1. Sorry about the audio! The music stops around the 7:00 minute mark. Key Scripture Matthew 27:45-49 (NIV) - 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at Jesus' last moments and prayers in the midst of intense suffering as he went to the cross. Today's Key Passage Luke 23:44-46 (ESV) - "It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun's light failed. A...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at one of our great enemies in this world which is the flesh. We need to be aware of the weakness and desires of our own flesh which is the seat of our selfish inclinations. Today's Key Passage Matthew 26:40-41 (ESV) - "And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. An...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at the High Priestly Prayer that Jesus prays in John 17 which paints a picture of what a high priest is and how Jesus is the Great High Priest that intercedes for us. Today's Key Passage John 17:20-21 (ESV) - "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe i...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Matthew 21, how this passage is abused, and what our faith should look like when we pray. Today's Key Passage Matthew 21:18-22 (ESV) - " In the morning, as he was returning to the city, he became hungry. And seeing a fig tree by t...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at Jesus' cleansing of the temple and lays the foundation for the rest of the week's episodes. Today's Key Passage Matthew 21:12-13 (ESV) - "And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-c...

Check out the new Best Books podcast coming to Orchard Hill Plus on April 14th! The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month! Subscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchardhillplus Subscribe to Message/Sermon Audio! Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes in Proverbs 12 looking at the theme of choosing our friends wisely. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 12:26 (ESV) - "One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part...