Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

“God Comes First” Luke 18:18-30 The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is that we decide what is most important to us in this life, money, power, family, etc., but Jesus calls us to a different way. He calls us to put God before every other thing. Different: The Way of Jesus Jesus taught a different way of living and being, one that is often diametrically opposed to the wisdom and va...

 “Greatness is Serving, Not Being Served” Matthew 20:20-28 The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is that greatness comes from lording power over others and having them serve us, but Jesus calls us to a different way. Jesus teaches that true greatness comes from humility and service to others. Different: The Way of Jesus Jesus taught a different way of living and being, one that is o...

“Love, Even your Enemies”  Matthew 5:43-48, John 13:34-35 The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is that we should love only those we choose to, but Jesus calls to a different way. He calls us to love everyone, even our enemies. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming and Song...

“What’s Inside Matters Most”  Matthew 22:34-40, 23:27-28 The wisdom of this world and of our own human nature is that our outward appearance is the most important part of us, but Jesus calls to a different way. He calls us to understand that what’s inside us matters most. Ash Wednesday Service Different: The Way of Jesus Jesus taught a different way of living and being, one that is often diametric...

“Bite Your Tongue!” (Real Faith Requires Taming our Tongues)  James 3:1-12 Real faith calls us to be self-controlled, specifically in this passage, to tame our tongues. _________________________________ Real Faith for Regular People The Book of James 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 wit...

James 2:14-26 Real faith isn’t just something we talk about; it’s something that leads to action; it’s something that we put into practice and live. Cody Schulze Guest Preaching 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

James 2:1-13 Real faith doesn’t show favoritism; real faith is fair as God is fair. 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

“Just Do It!” (Real Faith Has Follow Through)  James 1:19-27 Real faith calls us to seek to put God’s word into practice; it requires follow through/obedience. 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

James 1:13-18 Real faith understands that the temptations we face come from within us and that we can better deal with the problem when we know the source. Real Faith for Regular People The Book of James  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 1:1-12 Real faith can not only carry us through life’s trials but grow us through them as well because it’s based on something bigger than our circumstances. 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

A rare Christmas Day Sunday service.  An extremely casual service for our whole church family with a message that we will literally unwrap! 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 Magi came to Jesus bearing gifts, but in reality, the greatest gift they gave to Jesus was their lives. We are called to give our lives to Jesus too. 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

"It's a Wonderful Life Because Jesus is at Work in Our Lives”  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 will lift up prayers for the New Year. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Stream...

Jesus, the baby in the manger, God’s own Son, is the greatest gift that has ever been given, and He was given for us. Life with Him is wonderful. John 3:16, Luke 2:1-20 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 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. Matthew 1:18-25, John 15:9-13 __________________________________________________ This is the video mentioned at the opening of this message. 14-year-old Susan Bergeman has been pushing her older brother Jeffrey during her cross county races this season. &quot...

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.  Luke 2:8-15. Romans 5:1-2 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

It’s A Wonderful Life Because We Have Hope (Mary) Luke 1:26-38, 1 Timothy 1:1, Ephesians 2:12-13 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.   The classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life is a favorite every year at Christmas time because it tells a story of struggle and hope that we can all relate to. It also point...

We are called to be generous with all of the gifts we’ve been given, to share them, and to give of them 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

We are called to be wise with all of the gifts we’ve been given, to use and care for them 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

Psalm 24:1-2, James 1:17-18 Everything belongs to God, but He is incredibly generous and gifts us greatly with all that we are, all that we have, and all that we need, including the earth.   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

Mark introduces his account of Jesus' life as being "the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God." He supports that statement by highlighting the beginnings of Jesus' ministry. Then, in rapid-fire fashion, he shares five different events which raised questions and objections about Jesus, questions and objections which people still raise today. We can learn a great dea...

A common myth of our time is that "everything you need is inside of you," that you can meet all life's challenges on your own, and that you are essentially your own savior. But at the heart of our faith is the truth that God does for us what we can't do for ourselves, and nowhere is that clearer than in the fact that he sent Jesus to lay down his life for us and to be our savio...

The common wisdom of our culture is that people are basically good, but the truth about us is that we're not good. It's not that there's no good in anyone, there is some good in all of us, but that at our core, we're not truly good; we're sinners in need of grace. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@Orchar...

We all put something at the center of our lives as the most important thing. Many people do this without even realizing it. However, the top or center place in our lives really belongs to God because only He can truly meet our needs and deserves that place. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Stre...

What does it mean to "be of the same mind" when we are democrats and republicans, public school and homeschool parents, Rams and Seahawks fans...  What does it take? Humility.  We should imitate Jesus with a singular mindset toward others. Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www. OrchardVentura.org Contact us at  Info@OrchardVentura.org Orchard's Streaming an...