Orchards Community Church

OCC Podcast

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Every week on the OCC Podcast, you will hear a sermon from lead pastor James Green and the rest of the teaching team at Orchards Community Church (Lewiston, ID) as they exegete the Bible and give you practical, applicable, and helpful answers to life's questions. Then, every Wednesday, you can join us for MIDPOINT, a new series where the pastors discuss the sermon, answer questions from the congregation, and give ways you can prepare your heart and mind for the upcoming service. Got a question? Send it to OCCPodcast@lewistonocc.org and get answers!

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It's all about me 23.07.2025 1:04:31

Does James have weird dreams? What was the bucket analogy all about? How was Abraham counted as righteous before Jesus? How is sin passed on? Was Abraham impotent? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Which well do we use? (Rom 4:16-22) | James Green 20.07.2025 39:14

Since salvation is by God's grace (and not through our efforts), then God's promise is certain!

Two anonymous guys 16.07.2025 38:17

How long does James preach? Why did Jesus get baptized? Why do we do the All Church Service? Why are the ordinances so crucial for the Christian life? Can non-believers take communion? And, Wesley apologizes to the entire Midwest. All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

All Church Service - 2025 13.07.2025 19:06

What was God pleased with when Jesus was baptized?

Speaking of marketing... 09.07.2025 35:29

What happens when our sins are forgiven? What about those who can't be circumcised? What's the difference between sinning and unrighteousness? Why do we do an all church service? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Apart from works (Rom 4:6-15) | James Green 06.07.2025 42:30

Sign, sealed, delivered. Lord, I'm yours.

Lacie's first podcast 02.07.2025 31:02

How many podcasts has Lacie ever done? Who is justified? Does James always cry for real? How do we know Abraham was saved? What does it mean to be a friend of God? What do works actually do? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Justification by faith... or by works? (Rom 4:1-5) | James Green 29.06.2025 40:37

So, what do 'works' do anyway?

VBS is in full swing 25.06.2025 39:48

How fast can Andrew fall asleep after VBS? What part of the passage was difficult to grasp enough to teach? How is God just when He sometimes lets sin go unpunished? Why didn't the ransom of Christ go to Satan? Who did it go to? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Justified (Rom 3:24-31) | Andrew Smith 22.06.2025 38:29

Our sin separated us from God, but Jesus' sacrifice justifies us

I like bacon 18.06.2025 35:11

Restoration of a believer or fellowship with the Father? Why does humanity like to camp out in a state of constant discontent? Why pigs? What's next up in our Romans study? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Near or Far (Luke 15) | Andrew Smith 15.06.2025 43:34

What does the prodigal son tell us about God and ourselves?

A whole-lotta maturing 11.06.2025 35:39

James and Forrest both confirm on record that Brenton is good at his job. Why was the new series called Blueprints? What are the laws and the prophets? Are Jews favored by God? What is sin? Why do we need to repent? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

From guilt to grace (Rom 3:21-23) | James Green 08.06.2025 44:32

We can't make it on our own, but there is good news...

Long time listener, first time caller 04.06.2025 31:11

What does Paul mean when he talks about the law? Why have the law if it can't save us? What's with the mirror, again? Should we live like first century Jews? Are we starting a new series? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

The Final Verdict (Rom 3:19-20) | James Green 01.06.2025 39:55

One day, we will stand before God, our excuses revealed, and the verdict will be guilty.

I could be sinless 28.05.2025 43:58

What does it mean that no one seeks after God? Do we search for answers? Is that seeking God? What is a 'work' and do we 'work' for salvation? How do you receive a gift? Calvinism? Wretched man, chief of sinners, loved by God. All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Paul's Closing Arguments (Rom 3:9-18) | James Green 25.05.2025 40:06

There are none who seek after God. None. Nada. Zip. Zilch.

None upon thars 21.05.2025 31:02

Who's talking? How can James expand on a passage that is already considered one of the most confusing passages? Are there any more contextual clues to what was happening in Rome then? What advantage do we have in having an actual Bible? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Final Objections (Rom 3:1-8) | James Green 18.05.2025 35:22

Paul responds to the objection, "But if we sin, doesn't that make God look better?!"

Way too muches 14.05.2025 1:01:40

What does ASMR mean? What is the point of family services? Did it matter she was a widow? What's the deal with the laying over the boy 3 times? Are these questions super vague and confusing? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

WB Ruin... Elijah and the Widow | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton Laidler 11.05.2025 42:36

What do Mother's Day, Wesley and Brenton, and the bible story of Elijah and the Widow have in common?

Jump on the table big boy 07.05.2025 37:17

What did Paul mean by religion, and why did he talk so much about it? Do we help redirect others? What is all this stuff about water and baptism? Why should we take communion with a repentant heart? All this and so much more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Religion Can't Save Anyone (Rom 2:21-29) | James Green 04.05.2025 39:39

Are we living in a way that points people towards God? ... or away from God?

Words Are Hard 30.04.2025 45:33

Will Pastor James reveal his nickname? How do you change the mindset from religion to relationship? How do you model relationship? Do I have a true relationship with God? All this and so much more on this week's episode. Enjoy!