Orchard Community Church Sermon Audio

Peace. We all want it. We all search for it. We struggle to get it. We grow anxious without it and often we blame others when we don't have it. But what is peace? Where does it really come from? In this sermon simply called "Peace", we will look at John 20:19-23  Here we will see that Jesus tells his followers "Peace be with you" and this peace is based on the unshakable t...

What do you hold on to when everything falls apart? So often we hold on to the wrong things. We run after and grasp onto what we think will give us hope or what seemed to help us in the past. In this sermon, called "Hold On", we look at John 20:1-18. In this powerful passage we see three people struggling to come to terms with their despair over losing Jesus and some new information that...

A king's throne and throne room will tell you a lot about the king. The lavishness of the decor will tell you of the king's wealth. The size of the throne and throne room will tell you about the king's power and greatness of his empire. The decorations on the throne and in the room might tell you something about things that are unique to that king's kingdom. In this sermon call...

Imagine two kings claiming one land. Battle lines are drawn, armies assemble, and the fighting begins. In John 18:28 - 19:16 we see a similar conflict that results in a very different battle. Jesus, the Son of God and King of the World stands before earthly authorities who believe they have complete power over him, but they are deceived. In a sermon called "Opposing Kingdoms" we look at...

In this sermon, called "Through Perilous Waters", we look at John 18:12-27. In this passage we see Peter and Jesus respond differently to a very difficult situation. We see our savior continue in his plan to go to the cross in our place, but he does so with integrity and conviction. We see Peter fear for his own protection and use any means necessary to avoid persecution. Not only do we...

Does it seem like the world is constantly in crisis mode? Do you feel overwhelmed by all its evil and troubles? Have you ever questioned what God is doing, as confusion and discord seem to rule our politics, media, schools, workplaces, churches, and country? Are your personal struggles and fears beginning to overtake you? If so, you have a lot in common with Jesus’s first century disciples. Knowin...

As I type this, the church is filled with the sound of a jack hammer, while the plumber prepares for our new, handicap accessible, bathroom. The walls are torn open and the ceiling is a mess of pipes and wires . There are tools, lumber and metal lying all over the work site. Everything is coated in dust. It appears as complete chaos. But through the chaos there is a plan. Work is being done and th...

Have you ever thought that if the world could just see some amazing miracle, then more people would believe? There is such a miracle. It is a miracle that has been going on for over two thousand years. It is a miracle that takes place when messed up people are saved and transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ and then come together to live for, and display, that gospel in everything we do. In Jo...

This sermon looks at John 17:6-19 and is called "True Disciples." In this passage we see Jesus praying for his disciples. What he prays for them tells us a lot about what it means to be a true disciple. Orchard Community Church  www.orchardcommunitychurch.com Listening to sermons online can be a great way to keep up with a sermon series if you are unable to attend church but should never...

Every kid needs to know the joy of using a magnifying glass on a sunny day. The sunbeams strike the ground all around us allowing us to see, but when a magnifying glass is held just right, the beams of the sun's light are focused into a brilliant, intense point of light. In this sermon called "The Intense Focus of Glory" we look at John 17:1-4 where Jesus prays that the Father would...

A soldier stands ready at his post. The world is dark around him, as the sun is yet to rise. He knows enemies might be waiting in the darkness, just beyond the light of the torches on the city walls. He has been waiting and watching for hours. Rumors have been passed among the guards that an attack may be imminent. One thought gives hope to the soldier, the sun will rise soon." This is the se...

As we continue work on the Renovation Project, I am constantly reminded about the importance of proper preparation. Every step must be thoughtfully considered. The main point of the project must be kept firmly in sight. We constantly have to know who to talk to in order to get help about key aspects of the project. In this sermon called "Be Ready", we look at John 15:18-27 which contains...

Have you ever asked a flower about its relationship with the stalk? How about talking to a leaf about its relationship with the trunk? These are odd ideas, yet Jesus uses a very similar picture to help us better understand our relationship with Him. In this sermon called "The Vine and the Branches", we look at John 15:1-17 where we see Jesus use this powerful illustration to teach us the...

In this sermon we return to John chapter 14 as we continue to look at Jesus' last words to his disciples before going to the cross. We look at John 14:15-31 in a sermon called "Peace in a Troubled World". Here we see Jesus emphasize some important truths for us to hold onto as we follow him in this troubled world. Orchard Community Church  www.orchardcommunitychurch.com Listening to...

We are easily troubled people living in a troubling world. It is no wonder that anxiety is one of the most pervasive struggles among people today. This sermon is called "Dealing with a Troubled Heart" and will look at John 14:1-14 where we see Jesus comforting his disciples. In this passage we see some incredible and powerful truths about Jesus and we see how these truths offer hope for...

In this sermon called "A Path Through the Dark", we look at John 13:18-38 where we see what happens when someone chooses their own way of navigating the darkness of this world and then we see God's plan through Christ. We also hear the resounding words of Christ, "Love one another". Orchard Community Church  www.orchardcommunitychurch.com Listening to sermons online can be...

Jesus is amazing. He is God. He has total control over all creation. His authority extends even over death and life. In part 20 of the "Don't Miss This" sermon series on the Gospel of John, we look at John 12:37 - 13:17 in a sermon called "Our Sovereign Savior". The Sovereignty of Christ is a concept that is greater than we can possibly comprehend, yet John gives us glimps...

It is interesting to watch people at a museum. Some people look at an exhibit by stopping to read the information and really take the time to appreciate what the exhibit is about. Others glance quickly and then move on. Some don't want to look at all because they just want to get the visit over with. In this sermon called "Glory on Display" on John 12:12-36, we look at how Jesus dis...

People respond in many different ways to the truth about Jesus. Some see Jesus as a threat to their security, so they reject him. Some feel Jesus isn't who they want him to be, so they reject him. Some gratefully accept the salvation Jesus brings and humbly submit to his authority in their lives. In this sermon called "Three Views of Jesus" on John 11:45 - 12:11, we examine three di...

There are certain life-defining, life-changing moments in our lives that we never forget. I imagine if we could ask Lazarus about such a time in his life, he would point us to what we see in John 11:1-44. In this sermon called "Come Alive" we look at this powerful passage. Here we see Jesus' perspective on difficulty, his presence with us during our struggles, and the power of his v...

For some people, seeing is believing and for others believing is seeing. In the second half of John chapter 10, Jesus challenges his audience to believe in him because of the works he has done (seeing is believing). He claims his works prove he is not just the Messiah, the Son of God, but God Himself! Some believe and see him for who he is (believing is seeing), but the spiritually blind are not c...

John 10:1-21 is a beautiful picture of Jesus lovingly caring for his people. As the Good Shepherd he knows his sheep, his sheep know his voice and he protects his sheep - even to the point of giving his life for them. We may feel pressured to follow so many different ideas and priorities, but in the middle of this confusion the voice of the Good Shepherd is calling. Orchard Community Church  www.o...

Walking around in the dark can be dangerous. You move slowly, with arms outstretched, so that you can feel things before you bump into them. But what if you didn't? What if you walked as if the lights were on and you could see perfectly? You would have some bad bruises and possibly some broken furniture! This sermon looks at John 9:1-41 and is called "Open Your Eyes." In this passag...

Like today, the people of Jesus' day had questions about who he is. This sermon on John 8:13-59, called "Who Do You Think You Are," looks at some of these questions, but also looks at how Jesus turns the questions around to cause us to evaluate ourselves. Orchard Community Church  www.orchardcommunitychurch.com Listening to sermons online can be a great way to keep up with a sermon...

Why can we and why should we trust that what we have is actually what the original author wrote? This question comes up occasionally and this sermon looks at this question by looking at a difficult passage. Then, we look at the beautiful and powerful idea that Jesus is the Light of the World from John 8:12. Orchard Community Church  www.orchardcommunitychurch.com Listening to sermons online can be...