Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16  Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews Our preacher this morning is Josh Matthews.  Josh grew up at Orchard and has preached here many times.  He will be filling in for Matt while he is on Sabbatical. However, since Josh serves a church in Garden Grove he will only be with us on a few Sundays.  We are glad he is with today on Matt’s first Sunday a...

The Parable of the Sower  Mark 4:1-9  Guest Preacher:  Charlie Little Charlie is a retired ECO pastor who served the Templeton Presbyterian church for many years and recently served as the transitional pastor at Orcutt Presbyterian Church.  The Parables of Jesus   Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the King...

What's Next?  Luke 5:1-11  VBS Sunday Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt 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

The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor, the Unjust Judge, and the Pharisee  Luke 11:5-8,  Luke 18:1-8,  Luke 18:9-14  Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead   The Parables of Jesus   Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through...

The Parable of the Prodigal Son  Luke 15:11-31  Guest Preacher: Rich Smith Rich is an Elder at Orchard and recently served as our Interim Youth Director.    The Parables of Jesus   Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us...

The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor  Luke 11:1-13  Guest Preacher: Saona Jackson Saona is an ECO pastor who serves on the ECO National staff working with ministry candidates.  The Parables of Jesus   Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Gue...

The Parable of the Ten Servants Luke 19:11-27  Guest Preacher: Bruce Greenough Bruce is the Associate Pastor at our sister ECO church in town, Community Presbyterian Church.  Bruce is an experienced pastor who has served several churches.   The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdo...

The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37  Guest Preacher: Jim Witty Jim is an ordained Presbyterian minister and holds doctoral degrees in Psychology and Ministry.  He is the founder and President of Care Corps International.  Jim is a Trauma Specialist and has an extensive background in conflict management. He has served as a pastor, counselor, seminary professor, and missionary. The Parab...

Building to Withstand the Storm (The Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builders) Matthew 7:24-27  Guest Preacher: Lynn Hutton Our preacher this morning is our own Lynn Hutton.  Lynn is an ordained minister with preaching experience.  She serves Orchard as a part of our intercessory prayer ministry. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to tea...

The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables.  Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 9...

The Parable of the Lost Sheep Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables.  Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. Orchard...

Throw It All Away? (The Parable of the Weeds) Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables.  Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 9...

April 20           "I Am the Resurrection and the Life"  Matthew 28:1-10 & John 11:21-44     When Jesus rose from the grave, He conquered sin and death, showing himself to be Lord over all, the one in whom we hope and who calms our fears.  When Jesus called Himself "the resurrection and the life," He was responding to the death of Lazarus but also to the pain, disappointmen...

April 13           "I Am the Vine"  John 12:12-16, 15:1-8 On Palm Sunday, the crowds finally seemed to understand and embrace Jesus as the Messiah. Yet, within a week, the same crowds called for him to be crucified, revealing our fickle human nature.  When Jesus calls himself "the true vine" and says that we are the branches, He also calls us to remain connected to Him as the s...

April 6             "I Am the Way, The Truth, And The Life"  John 14:1-14                   We live in a world that tells us there are many ways, truths, and kinds of life and that they're all the same and equal.  When Jesus calls himself "the way, the truth, and the life," He is saying that there are absolutes and that they are grounded in Him, the only one through whom s...

March 30         "I Am the Good Shepherd"  John 10:11-18 Sheep are vulnerable to predators and their own devices, such as getting lost. For these reasons, sheep thrive under the guidance and protection of their shepherd. The shepherd knows his sheep, and they know their shepherd. When Jesus calls himself "the good shepherd," He means that He knows us and will not only care for...

March 23         "I Am the Gate"  John 10:1-10                         We tend to think of gates and doors as things that keep people out, but they're also things that can let people in.  When Jesus calls himself "the gate," He means not only is He the door to salvation, but also the door to being filled with new life here and now.   "I Am" Lent is the season of...

March 16         "I Am the Light of the World"  John 8: 12-19             Without light, we have trouble knowing where we are and what is around us.  By calling himself the "light of the world," Jesus reveals that He illuminates this world like no other.  His light reveals where we are and leads us to where we need to be.  "I Am" Lent is the season of preparation for...

March 9           "I Am the Bread of Life"  John 6:25-59                       Food is one of our basic needs; if we don't have it, we can experience discomfort, sickness, and even death. By calling himself the "bread of life," Jesus invites us to believe in and rely on Him.  Like literal food that nourishes the body, Jesus is the spiritual food and the only thing that wil...

March 5           "I Am"  Exodus 3:14, Mark 6:50 & John 8:48-58 "I Am" is God's name that He gave Moses on Mt. Sinai, but it's also a name that Jesus claimed for himself in the Gospels to help us more fully understand who He is. Ash Wednesday "I Am" Lent is the season of preparation for Easter, a time to reflect deeply on Jesus- his identity, teachings,...

March 2           “The Meantime: Healthy Community”  1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 With these closing words, Paul instructs us on how to live together until Jesus returns.  He calls us to live together well in healthy community. Faith in Uncertain Times 1 Thessalonians   We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increa...

Feb. 23            “The Moment: Hope in this Life”  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11     Throughout the difficulties and challenges of this life, by faith, we live with hope, knowing that one day Jesus will return to set the world right and bring us into eternity, that he died so that we can live. Faith in Uncertain Times 1 Thessalonians We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided,...

Feb. 16            “The Miracle: Hope in Death”  1 Thessalonians 4:13-18        As people of faith, we have hope in death because of the amazing miracle of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Faith in Uncertain Times 1 Thessalonians We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In the...

“The Method: Sanctification”  1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 The method God uses to bring about our spiritual transformation is called sanctification.  In the process of our sanctification, we are to seek to work with God in the work He is seeking to do in us. ___________________________________________ Faith in Uncertain Times 1 Thessalonians We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage, our nation is deeply d...

Our Hero of the Day: Aristarchus Acts 19:29; 20:4; 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:23-24; 1 Corinthians 4:2 A little-known character like Aristarchus can sometimes teach us very big lessons, especially if we look closely. Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming...