Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

“Bend It!” Philippians 1:12-26  Authentic faith leads us to live life from a spiritual perspective. ____________________________________________________ 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&apos...

“Faith is a Team Sport”   Philippians 1:1-11        Authentic faith is lived in partnership and community with God and one another. ___________________________________________________ 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 o...

“Chill Out”                  Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:1-3 God’s word calls to reset regular resting and seek renewal in Him. ________________________________________ Summer Reset Life in our modern world can be a real challenge. Things like worry, stress, and anxiety seem to plague so many of us today. Summer is often a time when life slows down for a while, and it can be not only a time to rest...

John 14:27, Romans 5:1, and Philippians 4:4-9 God's word calls us to reset by pursuing a different kind of peace that can deeply shape our hearts. ___________________________________________ Summer Reset  Life in our modern world can be a real challenge. Things like worry, stress, and anxiety seem to plague so many of us today. Summer is often a time when life slows down for a while, and it c...

“…Be Happy”            Matthew 5:1-12 God’s word calls us to reset by pursuing a different kind of happiness that truly fulfills us.  _____________________________________ Summer Reset Life in our modern world can be a real challenge. Things like worry, stress, and anxiety seem to plague so many of us today. Summer is often a time when life slows down for a while, and it can be not only a time to...

 “Don’t Worry…” Matthew 6:25-34 and I Peter 5:6-7 God's word calls us to reset by letting go of worry, stress, and anxiety and offers deep insight into how we can do so. Summer Reset  Life in our modern world can be a real challenge. Things like worry, stress, and anxiety seem to plague so many of us today. Summer is often a time when life slows down for a while, and it can be not only a time...

We are God's living sacrifices, his people who should give Him every part of who we are. Not because of what we get out of it but because of who He is and what He has already done.  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

Keep It Simple Jeremiah 33:3a and Matthew 6:5-13 (ESV) To see prayer as something that is approachable and accessible to us.  Too often in life, we make things way more complicated than is necessary, and prayer is no different.  Let's go back to the basics of prayer, keep it simple, and experience the presence of God the way Jesus intended!  Guest Preacher Josh Matthews Orchard Community Chur...

1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:8–10 Although the Bible has a lot to say about forgiveness, it doesn’t address forgiving yourself. When we talk about “forgiving yourself,” it’s usually when someone continues to feel shame over past sins. We may have the emotional need to “forgive ourselves” to move forward, but forgiving yourself ultimately comes from fully understanding and accepting God’s forgivenes...

“Blast Off!” (Encountering a Big God)  In the Bible, we encounter a big and powerful God who made us and knows us, and can help us deal with all of the trials and struggles of this life. Is. 55:9, Gen. 1:1, Ps. 139:7-10, Ps. 121:1-2 Rm. 8:38-39, Jn. 11:25-26 VBS Sunday Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard...

Matthew 18:21-35  We are called to forgive others because this is what God has done for us, for the good of others and our own good. ______________________________________ Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World  We live in a world that’s often very unforgiving, and things like the polarization of society, the onset of cancel culture, and the effects of technology seem to have intensified that reality...

Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9, 4:7-12, Romans 8:1 We have a God who forgives, and He does so not just for our good but because love and forgiveness are at the very heart of His being. _________________________________________ Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World We live in a world that’s often very unforgiving, and things like the polarization of society, the onset of cancel culture, and the effects of...

“What Forgiveness is and Why it’s so Important”  Romans 3:23, 7:18, Ephesians 1:7, 4:32  Forgiveness is such an important thing because we all desperately need it in more ways than we often realize. Our lives and this world are a much darker place without forgiveness, and in Jesus, not only are we forgiven, but we are called to live a lifestyle of forgiveness that brings light and hope. __________...

James 5:12-20 We can do many things to respond to the trials and difficulties of life, but the most important among them is that we should pray. Real Faith for Regular People  The Book of James As we touched on in January, James is a very practical book. It doesn't spend much time drawing out the finer points of theology; James focuses on how we should live and deal with the real-life situati...

Acts 2:1-13 and 2 Timothy 1:3-14 At Pentecost, the church was born with power from the Holy Spirit. On Pentecost and through the Bible, we read about people who had powerful faith, and we are called to have that same kind of powerful faith too! Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Son...

James 5:7-11 Real faith trusts God's timing, plan, and call and seeks to rise above all of the lesser ways we respond to the frustrations of life by being patient. 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

"Money Talks" (Real Faith Seeks to Keep Money in Proper Perspective)  James 5:1-6 Real faith understands that there are real spiritual pitfalls that can come with money and therefore seeks to keep it in the proper perspective. Mother's Day Real Faith for Regular People  The Book of James As we touched on in January, James is a very practical book. It doesn't spend much time dra...

 James 4:13-17 Real faith recognizes that we're not in control; God is, so to act like we are, is just foolish. Real Faith for Regular People (Part II) The Book of James  As we touched on in January, James is a very practical book. It doesn't spend much time drawing out the finer points of theology; James focuses on how we should live and deal with the real-life situations we face every...

"Victory Through Surrender" (Real Faith Means Submitting to God)  James 4:1-12 Real faith realizes that when we take on the world by our own strength, we fail, but when we submit to God, we find victory through that surrender as He lifts us up! Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streami...

James 3:13-18 Pastor Matt Hoyt Real faith realizes that we're not smarter than God and that His way is better. The Book of James As we touched on in January, James is a very practical book. It doesn't spend much time drawing out the finer points of theology; James focuses on how we should live and deal with the real-life situations we face every day. James also has a very down-to-earth a...

This message is about bringing people to Jesus as the stretcher-bearers in the story did for their paralyzed friend. 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

Luke 24:1-12 and John 14:1-6 The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is that everything in this world is explainable, that miracles don’t happen, that people don’t rise from the dead, and that there is no hope beyond the grave, but Jesus rose from the dead to show us a different way, that He is, in fact, the way! Easter Sunday Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 9300...

Luke 19:28-44, Romans 5:1          The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is that heroes and saviors come in power to conquer, but Jesus came in a different way. He came in peace to win our hearts. Palm Sunday/Communion 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...

“Jesus is Lord!” John 10:22-42         The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is that God would not come to us in a person, but Jesus calls us to a different way. He calls us to believe that He is the Lord! 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

Blessing and Forgives, Not Revenge Matthew 5:38-42, 18:21-22 Pastor Matt Hoyt The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is to seek revenge against those who wrong and hurt us, but Jesus calls us to a different way. He calls us to respond with blessing and forgiveness. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.o...