Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

“A Woman at a Well”  John 4:1-26, 39-42 A woman at a well had an encounter with Jesus, and it changed her life and the lives of others in her town, as she and they came to believe in Him as their savior. As we encounter Jesus, He calls us to believe in Him and receive Him as our savior, too. ____________________________________________________ Encounters with Jesus Lent 2024 Throughout the Gospels...

Effective Prayer James 5:16, Mark 11:20-25 Effective prayers come from seeking to live God's way, remembering to ask, and doing so by faith without doubting that God can do what we've asked for.  Prayer Matters As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because prayer really does matter a great deal. Also, with this series, w...

"How Should We Pray?" Mathew 6:5-14, Ephesians 6:18, 1 John 5:14-15  We should pray, seeking an honest and intimate connection with God and using the Lord's prayer as a guide.  We should also pray all kinds of prayers constantly and with confidence. Prayer Matters   As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because pray...

Does God Really Listen and Answer Prayer?  Psalm 139:1-4, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 28:9, James 4:3, Mark 11:24, 1 John 5:14 God hears everything, including our prayers. God does answer our prayers.  When people ask faithfully, God frequently grants their prayers, more often than we may realize.  However, God does not always give us what we pray for, and the scripture outlines some good reasons why....

"Why Should We Pray?"   Colossians 4:2, Matthew 6:5-7, James 5:16, Mark 14:36, Matthew 6:6 We should pray for a number of reasons: we are called to pray in scripture because prayer is powerful, but most importantly, we should pray in order to grow a deep and intimate relationship with God.  _____________________________________________ Prayer Matters As we move into the new year, we&apos...

"What is Prayer?" John 17:1-2, 11: 20-21, Matthew 14:23, Matthew 6:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Prayer is communication and communion with God, which is central to the Christian life.  _____________________________________________ Prayer Matters As we move into the new year, we'll begin a new series of messages called "Prayer Matters" because prayer really does matter a great d...

"Walking Through the Messes with Him" (Magi)  Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:16-17 The Magi could have let the messes they encountered stop them. Instead, they sought Jesus in the mess, and they found Him.  May we follow their lead, seek Jesus in the messes, and learn to walk through them with Him. Epiphany Sunday _______________________________ Messy Christmas  The first Christmas was mess...

"Jesus at Work in the Mess" (Us)  John 4:39-42 On this Sunday, a few members of our Orchard family will share stories of how God has been at work in their lives, and together, we'll lift up prayers for the New Year. Faith Stories Sunday featuring Neepa DeVries Micheal McQuillan June Verloop ______________________________________________________________________ Messy Christmas The fi...

“Love in the Mess" (Joseph) Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:9-10   An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream with the news that he would have a son, Jesus the Messiah, who would bring with Him the gift of love in the midst of a messy world and our messy lives. ___________________________________________________ Messy Christmas  The first Christmas was messy: an unwed mother, a father thinking of leavi...

“A Savior Who Meets us in the Mess" (Jesus) Luke 2:1-20, 1 Timothy 1:15 In Jesus, God himself came to meet us in the mess of this world and the mess of our lives in order to be our Savior. ____________________________________________________________ Messy Christmas The first Christmas was messy: an unwed mother, a father thinking of leaving, a child born in a stable, and a birth announcement...

“Joy in the Mess" (Angels)  The angels announced the amazing news that Jesus the Messiah had been born, who would bring with Him the gift of joy in the midst of a messy world and our messy lives. Choir Sunday - To hear more of the amazing, joyful worship of our choir, visit our YouTube page and watch the whole service.  ____________________________________________________________ Messy Christ...

“Peace in the Mess" (Shepherds)  Luke 2:8-15, John 16:33, John 14:27 An angel appeared to the shepherds with the news that Jesus the Messiah had been born, who would bring with Him the gift of peace in the midst of a messy world and our messy lives. _____________________________________ Messy Christmas The first Christmas was messy: an unwed mother, a father thinking of leaving, a child born...

 “Hope in the Mess" (Mary) Luke 1:26-38, Jeremiah 29:11, Titus 2: 11-13 An angel appeared to Mary with the news that she would bear a child, Jesus, the Messiah, who would bring with Him the gift of hope in the midst of a messy world and our messy lives.  Messy Christmas The first Christmas was messy: an unwed mother, a father thinking of leaving, a child born in a stable, and a birth announce...

"Offering Our Resources"  Matthew 6:19-24 & Proverbs 3:9-10 The resources we have in this life are gifts from God that we're called to offer to God by seeking to use them according to His will and for His glory. _________________________________________________________________ Offering When it comes to stewardship, many people think of offering financial gifts and tithes, but Bi...

"Offering Our Gifts and Talents"  1 Corinthians 12:1, 4-7, 1 Peter 4:10-11 Everyone has been given gifts and talents from God, and we're called to offer these gifts and talents to God by seeking to use them according to His will and for His glory. Offering When it comes to stewardship, many people think of offering financial gifts and tithes, but Biblical stewardship is much more th...

"Offering Our Time"  Psalm 90:12, Exodus 20:8-11, Colossians 3:17, 1 Samuel 12:24 Time is a precious gift from God, and we're called to offer our time to God by seeking to use it according to His will and for His glory. Offering When it comes to stewardship, many people think of offering financial gifts and tithes, but Biblical stewardship is much more than that.  Biblical stewardsh...

“Less Coffee, More God”    Philippians 4:2-23       Authentic faith leads us to a place of contentment. __________________________________________________ Authentic Faith  The Book of Philippians   We live in a world where there are lots of expressions of faith that fall short of what we'd hope for. We don't want to live our faith in a way that's plastic or fake, or in a way that&ap...

“Glory Days”    Philippians 3:12-23   Authentic faith leads us to live life looking forward, not backward. Authentic Faith  The Book of Philippians We live in a world where there are lots of expressions of faith that fall short of what we'd hope for. We don't want to live our faith in a way that's plastic or fake, or in a way that's for show, nothing more than going through the...

 “A Rock to Stand On”                                                 Philippians 3:1-11                    Authentic faith causes us to rely on God, not ourselves. 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

“Ordinary Examples”                                      Philippians 2:19-30      Here, Paul provides two examples of regular people living authentic faith for us to emulate.  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

Already, Not Yet Philippians 2:12-18 Authentic faith leads us to realize that we’re spiritual works in progress. 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

Come to the Table World Communion 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

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better Philippians 2:1-11 Authentic faith leads to a humble disposition like that of Jesus.  _______________________________ Authentic Faith  The Book of Philippians   We live in a world where there are lots of expressions of faith that fall short of what we'd hope for. We don't want to live our faith in a way that's plastic or fake, or in a way that&ap...

“Living Like It Matters”                                  Philippians 1:27-30 Authentic faith leads us to live this life God’s way consistently. Authentic Faith  The Book of Philippians We live in a world where there are lots of expressions of faith that fall short of what we'd hope for. We don't want to live our faith in a way that's plastic or fake, or in a way that's for sho...

“Trust and Obey” Proverbs 3:5-7  I will be preaching about the simplicity of just trusting and obeying God and following Him wherever He leads and how God's plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11) comes to fruition through that. Nita Hanson God's Hidden Treasures https://www.godshiddentreasures.org/ Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact u...