Orchards Community Church

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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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Religion or relationship (Rom 2:17-20) | James Green 27.04.2025 42:33

What's the difference between religion and relationship?

Defending our Faith 23.04.2025 47:31

What is the follow-up from Easter and Christmas? What makes us so important to God? Should we, as parents, tell our kids the truth about made-up characters? What does it mean to be set apart as a Christian around the holidays? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Lion, Lamb, King, Lord (Mar 8:27-29, Rev 17:14, Rev 19:16) | James Green 20.04.2025 33:20

Who is Jesus and why do we celebrate Easter?

Legs are Relatable 16.04.2025 37:54

Is there crying in Heaven? Is it true that God never gives us more than we can handle? What about the title of the Angel of Death? What is the symbolism of the lion and the lamb? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

The Lion and The Lamb (Rev 5:1-14) | James Green 13.04.2025 39:27

The one who is worthy.

I wish I were smarter 09.04.2025 1:02:34

Why is it so hard to share the gospel? What do you do if you consider yourself a baby Christian? Why are miracles hard to see? Can you profess faith in the Holy Spirit? Do kids go to hell? All this and more on this week's double-double episode. Enjoy!

That's not fair! (Rom 2:12-16) | Brenton Laidler 06.04.2025 38:56

Does God judge fairly?

Salvation by grace, through faith... or by works? (Rom 2:6-11) | James Green 30.03.2025 42:24

We are saved by faith and not by works.

Bad jokes 26.03.2025 54:41

What is the opposite of self-righteousness? Where does James get his dad jokes? How should one avoid pride? What do you say when someone thanks you for your sermon? Why are people so fond of judging? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Good for the goose... good for the gander (Rom 2:1-5) | James Green 23.03.2025 38:11

Be careful where you point your finger.

How'd they know? 19.03.2025 47:39

What is a strawman argument? Can you attend a wedding and not celebrate? What is eating kosher about? Should you just sit back and watch people sin? Which do we follow, the Old or the New Testament? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Having an important conversation (Rom 1:26-28) | James Green 16.03.2025 46:35

What is the Biblical position towards homosexuality?

Eating in the dark 12.03.2025 48:15

Did God create Adam and Eve to disobey? Is all sin equal? Is sexual sin worse? How should we show love and grace against sin? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

God Gave Them Over (Rom 1:24-32) | James Green 09.03.2025 43:02

What does it mean for God to give sinners over?

Wrath of God 05.03.2025 43:42

Can God be both loving and wrathful? Why can't God just forgive and forget? What is special revelation and general revelation? Are there inconsistencies in the Bible? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

God's wrath (Rom 1:18-23) | James Green 02.03.2025 40:25

We must take seriously the reality of God's wrath towards sin.

"Oh my!" 26.02.2025 1:09:31

What was the funniest joke of the WB Show? Why is parenting so difficult sometimes? How many stones did David grab and was it significant? What are the Christian holidays around Easter? What is the purpose of the family service? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

David and Goliath... RUINED! 23.02.2025 36:47

Wesley and Brenton ruin the story of David and Goliath. Well, not really the story but the... you know what? You'll just have to listen and find out!

That's my superpower 19.02.2025 31:19

What superpower would you choose? Why does James title his messages the way he does? How difficult is it to be thankful? How can we grow in our prayer life? How can we not be ashamed of the gospel? All this and more on this week's midpoint. Enjoy!

Unleashing the power of God (Rom 1:8-17) | James Green 16.02.2025 40:47

Christ's followers can unleash God's power by being thankful, prayerful, purposeful, responsible, and confident.

Mullet havers 12.02.2025 59:46

What are the essential elements of the gospel message? What is the most powerful message behind the good news? What didn't Brenton like about the sermon? Can we be an apostle? Is every believer supposed to be in ministry? Why do we struggle to say we're saints? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

The Gospel (Rom 1:1-7) | James Green 09.02.2025 44:43

The 'mullet' is a terrible analogy for Jesus.

Only one verse 05.02.2025 35:01

What impact did Romans have on the early church? Why only one verse? How many times is the gospel mentioned? Why study Romans? Are babies born sinners? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Introduction (Rom 1:1) | James Green 02.02.2025 40:23

Freedom and abundance come from following the One who died to give us freedom from sin and life abundant.

6 Families 29.01.2025 58:50

What would OCC do with $10 million dollars? Is there a conflict of interest in preaching a message to give when it supplies our paychecks? Have more families given to the church as a result of the 'generous' series? Does God always bless when we give? All this and more on this week's midpoint. Enjoy!