Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

“The Mission: Transformation”  1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13               The mission of our faith is spiritual transformation. What God desires for us is that we grow and change and become more and more like Jesus. ______________________________________________________________ Faith in Uncertain Times 1 Thessalonians We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christ...

The Manner: Life and Ministry  1 Thessalonians 2:1-16                  In this passage, Paul advises us on how to go about life and ministry to others, seek to please God alone, encourage others in faith, and rely on God’s word. _______________________________ Faith in Uncertain Times 1 Thessalonians We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find o...

The Model: Imitating Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10                                                Jesus is the model for our life and faith; we are to imitate him and other models of mature believers as they follow Him.  In time, we should desire to become models for others. _____________________________________________ Faith in Uncertain Times 1 Thessalonians We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage...

“Living into Everyday Glory” (Magi) Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 19:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18  The star the Magi saw was a reflection of Jesus’ birth, of the glory of God touching the earth. The Magi could have stayed home; instead, they went seeking after God’s Glory, and they weren’t disappointed. Will we seek after God’s glory too?   ___________________________________ Christmas Glory...

Experiencing God’s Glory (Us)  On this Sunday, a few members of our Orchard family will share stories of how they have experienced God’s glory through His work in their lives, and together, we'll lift up prayers for the New Year. Faith Stories Sunday ____________________________________ Christmas Glory This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on the profound theme of God's glory. It...

The Glory of a Savior (Jesus) Luke 2:1-7, John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:3 On the first Christmas, the ultimate expression of God's glory entered our world. God himself came to us as a baby in a manger who would grow up to be our Lord and Savior. Christmas Eve Service _______________________________________________ Christmas Glory This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on the profound theme of...

The Glory of Love (Joseph)  Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, Hebrews 2:10 When an angel appeared to Joseph, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed that he would have a son, Jesus the Messiah, who would bring with Him the gift of love. ________________________________________________________________ Christmas Glory This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on t...

The Glory of Peace (Shepherds) Luke 2:8-15, Romans 5:1-4 Pastor Matt Hoyt When an angel appeared to Shepherds, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed the news that Jesus the Messiah had been born and would bring with Him the gift of peace. ____________________________________________________________ Christmas Glory This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on the prof...

The Glory of Hope (Mary) Luke 1:26-38, Titus 2:11-13 When an angel appeared to Mary, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed that she would bear a child, Jesus, the Messiah, who would bring with Him the gift of hope. __________________________________________________________ This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on the profound theme of God's glory. It can be...

2 Corinthians 8:1, 9:6-14   I Timothy 6:18 God’s word calls us to the destination of becoming people who are generous with all that we’ve given in ways that glorify God. ________________________________________________   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

John 6:1-15 God’s word calls us to move toward trusting in God’s provision for our lives and our ability to give.   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 Wrong Direction (Greed & Selfish Motives)   Luke 12:13-21 God’s word calls us to steer clear of greed and other selfish motives that cause us to place too much value on money and possessions.  We are to trust God, resist temptation, and be willing to give. ________________________________________ Navigating Generosity God is incredibly generous. He’s given us everything we have, including...

Guest Preacher Josh Matthews  Numbers 13:26-33,  Proverbs 29:18,  John 16:33  _____________________________ 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

Romans 16:16, Colossians 4:10, Matthew 5:43-48 We are called to greet one another as a sign of welcoming and belonging and also as an act of love and care. ______________________________ 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

Ephesians 5:21 , 25, Matthew 26:39, 42, 45, Philippians 2:8 Submission is a biblical principle. We are called to submit not only to God, those in authority over us, and in marriage but also to one another as an act of obedience to God and care for one another.  We also need to realize that even Jesus practiced submission, and He is our model for life and faith.  ___________________________ Orchard...

Bear with One Another and Bear One Another's Burdens” Ephesians 4:2 , Colossians 3:13 , Galatians 6:2, Romans 15:1. We are called to “Bear with One Another and Bear One Another's Burdens,” which means that we are to walk with one another through the hard things and times of this life and seek to support and help one another as we do. ________________________ Orchard Community Church 8180...

Be Magnified By God- Guest Preacher Kristy LaBarge  Exodus 3:1-4 When we say yes to God's call, even when it seems mundane or insignificant, God can do great things with our lives. ________________________________ 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

Romans 15:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14, 1 Cor. 4:14, Acts 20:31  We are called to instruct/admonish one another when we see another believer getting off track in their life or faith.  This is incredibly hard to do well and very hard to receive well, and yet when we get off track, we need people who are willing and able to warn us and call us to correction.  _______________________________________ O...

Romans 15:5, Romans 12:16 , Philippians 2:5, Romans 8:5, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 3:15 We are called to be of the same mind and therefore in harmony in that way.  This comes from seeking to have the same mindset as Jesus rather than focusing on human desires. _______________________________ Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Con...

Galatians 5:13 and Mark 10:35-45 We are called to serve one another in love.  Serving others is a way to put our love for one another into practice in concrete ways in this world. Serving others is also the model that Jesus set for us, and at the very heart of who he was. Having a servant's heart is one of the greatest attributes we can have in God's eyes. _______________________________...

Surrender, Sacrifice, Service - Guest Preacher Nita Hanson  Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 10:37-39  ________________________________________________________ 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

"Honor and be Humble with One Another" Romans 12:10, I Peter 5:5 and Philippines 2:1-11, Matthew 23:12. Scripture calls to honor one another, which means to put others above ourselves, and to humble ourselves means to put ourselves below or behind others.  Jesus is our best example of both of these things, and we also see from Him that, in the end, God exalts those who humble themselves....

"Encourage and Build Up One Another"  2 Corinthians 13:11, Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Hebrews 10:23-25   Life and faith are hard; for these reasons, scripture calls us to "encourage one another" and "build one another up.  We are to be a support system for one another to carry us through hard times and help us t...

"Members of One Another"  Romans 12:3-8 and Matthew 12:46-50 Christianity is not a solo quest, nor is it something we do together with no responsibility to one another.  Scripture says that we are "members of one another," which means we share a deep spiritual bond and commitment to one another in Christ. _________________________________________________ Community: The One Anot...

"Love and Forgive One Another" John 13:34-35 and Colossians 3:13 To begin this series, we'll look at the two "one another" statements that are most fundamental to our life together in community, the call to love and forgive one another, and note how they both flow from our relationship with Jesus. ______________________________________________________________________ Commu...