Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

Satisfaction Deuteronomy 32:4, Romans 3:23, Romans 2:8, Romans 5:9, Romans 3:25-26 Jesus died on the cross to bring atonement for our sin by satisfying God’s justice and wrath against us. The Cross In the ancient world, the cross was a symbol of shame, death, and defeat. Among the Jewish people, anyone who died on a cross was considered cursed by God, and the Romans viewed those who were crucified...

The Great Substitution John 10:11, 15, 17-18, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 Peter 2:24 Romans 6:4-6 Jesus died on the cross in our place, substituting his righteous life for our sinful lives, making atonement for our sin, and bringing us grace. The Cross   In the ancient world, the cross was a symbol of shame, death, and defeat. Among the Jewish people, anyone who died on a cross was considered cur...

Behold: The Gift God Wants Matthew 2:1-12, Galatians 2:20  The Magi were foreigners from far away, yet God called them to come and behold Jesus’ birth. This was a sign that God wants everyone and that the gospel would one day go global.  The Magi brought gifts to Jesus as signs of their faith, but the greatest gift they gave Him was their lives.  Jesus wants us and calls us to give Him our lives a...

Behold: Love (Joseph)  Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:10 An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream with the news that he would have a son, the messiah, who would help us to see and understand the gift of God’s love in new and deeper ways. Behold To “behold” is to pay special attention to something, to look deeply at it so as to notice the depth and detail beyond what you might simply see on the surface. ...

Behold: Peace (Shepherds)  Luke 2:8-15, Philippians 4:6-7 An angel appeared to the shepherds with the news that Jesus the Messiah had been born, who would help us to receive and understand the gift of God’s peace in new and deeper ways. Behold To “behold” is to pay special attention to something, to look deeply at it so as to notice the depth and detail beyond what you might simply see on the surf...

Behold: Hope Luke 1:26-38, Hebrews 6:19 An angel appeared to Mary with the news that she would bear a child, Jesus the Messiah, who would help us to see and understand the gift of God’s hope in new and deeper ways. Behold To “behold” is to pay special attention to something, to look deeply at it so as to notice the depth and detail beyond what you might simply see on the surface.  The Advent and C...

Shifting Our Heart: Practicing Generosity Mark 12:41-44 To embrace stewardship as a lifestyle, we need to shift our hearts and this will require that we begin to practice generosity.  Shift Moving to Stewardship as a Lifestyle God’s word doesn’t just call us to give some of what we have (our time, talent, and treasures) from time to time.  It calls us to something deeper, to stewardship.  True Bib...

Shifting our Attitude: Embracing Gratitude  Luke 17:11-19 To embrace stewardship as a lifestyle, we need to shift our attitude and this will require that we embrace gratitude. Shift God’s word doesn’t just call us to give some of what we have (our time, talent, and treasures) from time to time.  It calls us to something deeper, to stewardship.  True Biblical stewardship is understanding that all w...

Shifting Our Priorities: Trusting God's Provision Matthew 6:19-33 To embrace stewardship as a lifestyle, we need to shift our priorities and this will require that we trust God’s provision.  Shift Moving to Stewardship as a Lifestyle God’s word doesn’t just call us to give some of what we have (our time, talent, and treasures) from time to time.  It calls us to something deeper, to stewardshi...

Make Your Life Count Guest Preacher - Andrea Messinger  Ephesians 5:15-17, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8 Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

An Even Better Message - Jonah Matthew 12:38-42 In the Book of Jonah, we consistently see God’s message of mercy and grace.  Yet, as an OT book in Jonah we’re not able to see this message in its fullness; these things foreshadow a greater message to come!  That greater message is Jesus, and Jesus himself noted that the story of Jonah pointed forward to Him.  Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone...

Offensive Mercy and Grace Jonah Jonah 4:1-11 Jonah finally does as God commanded, yet he’s not happy about it. He finds God’s mercy and grace offensive, as people sometimes do.  Jonah still thinks he knows better than God, as we also often do.  Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Son...

Changing Your Direction Jonah Jonah 3:1-10 Jonah wanted justice and judgment for Nineveh, but God desired mercy and grace. God wanted the lost people of Nineveh to find redemption.  Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide - Jonah Jonah 1:17, Chapter 2 In his distress and difficulty, Jonah cried out to God. When we find ourselves in spiritual distress and difficult circumstances, we need to surrender to God and seek His help humbly, transparently, and repentantly.  When we do this, even though we do not deserve it, we will receive God’s mercy and grace.  Orchard Community Church...

Running from God (Jonah flees) Jonah 2 Kings 14:25, Jonah Ch 1 Jonah disregarded God’s call and went his own way. We often choose our own agenda over God’s plan, yet amazingly, God still pursues us with mercy and grace even when we’re disobedient.  Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and...

Get Your Rocks Ready! with guest Preacher Lynn Hutton Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

But I Have Nothing to Offer (Wrong!) Job 2:11, James 1:19, 5:16, Romans 12:3-8, Acts 1:8 Pastor Matt Hoyt We sometimes resist our call as “sent” people because we falsely believe that we have nothing to offer, when in reality, we have a lot to offer. Sent God Has a Mission For You! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them.  The Bible itself is th...

“Where?” (Your Frontline)   1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Colossians 3:23 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission by serving Him wherever we are and in whatever we do, on what some have called our “frontline.” Sent God has a Mission for you!  We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them.  The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out...

“But Why? Part 2” (For You)  Matthew 20:25-28, John 14:15, John 13:15, Matthew 9:36, Ephesians 2:10 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission in order to shape and grow our character, faith, and relationship with Him. ______________________________________________________________ Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this worl...

 "But Why? Part 1 (For Them)”  Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 25:40, 45  As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission to reach a broken and hurting world full of lost people who are far from Him.  Sent   God has Mission for you!   We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them.  The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity...

“Not Me!” (Yes, You!) Mark 1:17, John 20:21, Ephesians 2:10 As people of faith, we are “sent” people. God has a mission to reach this world, and every one of us is called to be a part of it. Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them.  The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity as He carries out th...

 “Knowing”  Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15  Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him.  Discipleship  What it Means to Follow Jesus   Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select...

 “Being” Luke 10:38-42, John 14:4, Matthew 6:5-7  Being a disciple of Jesus means seeking to grow spiritually and in our character throughout our lives, becoming more and more like Jesus.    Discipleship  What it Means to Follow Jesus   Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select...

Doing  James 2:14-19, John 15:14, Ephesians 2:10  Being a disciple of Jesus means putting our faith in Him into action and seeking to live it. True faith is manifested in our actions.  Discipleship  What it Means to Follow Jesus   Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI#...

Knowing Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15  Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him.    Discipleship  What it Means to Follow Jesus   Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CC...