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In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes Proverbs 13 looking at how pride can cause us to focus on leaving money for the next generation instead of altering their character in a way that is God honoring. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:22 (ESV) - A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. Five Good Minutes is...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 13 looking at how pride can keep us from gaining wealth through hard work and over long periods of time, little by little. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:11 (ESV) - Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Bib...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 13 looking at how pride is almost always at the center of strife and insolence. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:10 (ESV) - By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom. Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part o...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 13 looking at the importance of a person's character when deciding whether or not to trust them. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:17-18 (ESV) - A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing. Poverty and disgrace come to him who ignores instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is honored. Five Good Minutes i...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 13 looking at how our own pride can get in the way of seeking wisdom. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 13:12 (ESV) - "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orch...

Adult Ministry Director, Emily DeAngelo, continues the Lenten Live series looking at 3 hour time of darkness that Jesus hung on the cross and His last words which is a quote from David in Psalm 22:1. Sorry about the audio! The music stops around the 7:00 minute mark. Key Scripture Matthew 27:45-49 (NIV) - 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at Jesus' last moments and prayers in the midst of intense suffering as he went to the cross. Today's Key Passage Luke 23:44-46 (ESV) - "It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun's light failed. A...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at one of our great enemies in this world which is the flesh. We need to be aware of the weakness and desires of our own flesh which is the seat of our selfish inclinations. Today's Key Passage Matthew 26:40-41 (ESV) - "And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. An...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at the High Priestly Prayer that Jesus prays in John 17 which paints a picture of what a high priest is and how Jesus is the Great High Priest that intercedes for us. Today's Key Passage John 17:20-21 (ESV) - "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe i...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree in Matthew 21, how this passage is abused, and what our faith should look like when we pray. Today's Key Passage Matthew 21:18-22 (ESV) - " In the morning, as he was returning to the city, he became hungry. And seeing a fig tree by t...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, teaches a Five Good Minutes series on Holy Week. In this episode, he looks at Jesus' cleansing of the temple and lays the foundation for the rest of the week's episodes. Today's Key Passage Matthew 21:12-13 (ESV) - "And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-c...

Check out the new Best Books podcast coming to Orchard Hill Plus on April 14th! The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month! Subscribe to Orchard Hill Plus! - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orchardhillplus Subscribe to Message/Sermon Audio! Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes in Proverbs 12 looking at the theme of choosing our friends wisely. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 12:26 (ESV) - "One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part...

Strip District Campus Leader, Dan Irvin, continues the Lenten Live series looking at the crucifixion of Jesus found in Matthew 27 and how this event reminds us of our need for a savior even when we think we are "good enough". Key Scripture Isaiah 53:4-6 (ESV) - "Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But h...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 12 looking at the theme of chasing financial shortcuts. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 12:11 (ESV) - " Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. " Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show i...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 12 looking at the theme of reputation and self-promotion. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 12:9 (ESV) - "Better to be lowly and have a servant than to play the great man and lack bread." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard H...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 12 looking at the theme of an excellent wife. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 12:4 (ESV) - "An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 12 looking at the theme of receiving feedback. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 12:1 (ESV) - "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show is a part of Orchard Hill Plus where you c...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes Proverbs 11 looking at a warning against overvaluing beauty and sexuality in relationships. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 11:22 (ESV) - "Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This show...

Adult Ministry Director, Bryce Vaught, continues the Lenten Live series looking at the topics of embarrassment and shame from Matthew 27:27-31 where Jesus is was stripped, spit on, mocked, and abused before being sent to the cross. Key Scripture Matthew 27:27-31 (NIV) - "Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They str...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 11 talking about using cruelty and violence in situations. Give of yourself freely instead of holding on to the things you have. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 11:16-17 (ESV) - "A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself." Five Good Minutes is a short...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues in Proverbs 11 about the importance of counselors and seeking guidance. There is foolishness in not heeding reproof and in not asking others for guidance. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 11:14 (ESV) - "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues Proverbs 11 talking about being cautious with our words. Words spoken against others are a harbinger of trouble because sooner or later those people will hear those words and it will create a lack of trust and respect. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 11:9 (ESV) - "With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righ...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins Proverbs 11 talking about some dangers we can encounter in life and how we can take responsibility for them. Today's Key Verse Proverbs 11:2 (ESV) - "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom." Five Good Minutes is a short devotional which provides a pause in  your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom. This s...

In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Dan Shields have a conversation about what makes Orchard Hill Church distinct from other churches or branches of Christianity. In this part, the discussion is focused on Catholic and Charismatic churches. Perspectives addresses culturally relevant topics in our world and brings a Biblical perspective to them. We will focus on issues in the area of inference...