The Orchard Community Church

As we continue with week 2 of our sermon series “The Table,” we are not only remembering what Jesus has done, but also what is to come. Listen is as we explore the promise of Jesus and the marriage supper of the Lamb. When we take communion, it is a tangible reminder of what we look towards and the promises of Jesus. Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to...

The Lord’s Supper, or Communion, is far more important than we may realize. It’s not just something we “do” at church, it’s a physical, tangible reminder of what binds us together as the Church. The Lord’s Supper is a reminder of Jesus’s death and sacrifice on the cross. It is a promise of His future return. It is an opportunity for us to examine our hearts, lives, and posture before the Lord. It...

Why does my joy never last? As we celebrate the Christmas season, all of us will find ourselves in different seasons. Maybe this Christmas has felt full and joyful, or perhaps this season of your life has made joy feel like a distant memory. Today we are diving into the Christmas story in Luke 2. It is here that we see that the timing of the very first Christmas was terrible... However, the circum...

Today, we revisit Galatians 3 to explore the ultimate gift: Jesus. Paul addresses the Galatians, emphasizing that their salvation isn't rooted in adherence to the Mosaic law but in the profound LOVE Jesus demonstrated on the cross. Listen to a message from our lead pastor, Chip Parker. If you have any questions, need prayer, or want to get connected, reach out to our team: https://theorchardc...

Jesus was neither the first nor the only person to ever die on a Roman cross. In fact, Scripture tells us that He was one of three people crucified on the same day. So what is so significant about His death? This week, as we continue with Part 2 of our series “Far as the Curse Is Found” we’ll discover why Jesus’ death on the cross is both sufficient for and necessary for our salvation. We are here...

Join us as we explore what the Scriptures tell us about HOPE during this advent season. Hope is sometimes hard to find in this world, but Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia tell us that there is indeed HOPE, even for a world under a curse! Listen in to a message from our founding pastor, Eddie Blalock. If you have any questions, need prayer, or want to get connected, reach out to our team: h...

We’re back with the final podcast episode of 2023!This week, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by OCC Location Pastors Eddie Blalock, AJ Stevens and Matthew Pennington for a round table of final thoughts from our vision series, “Formed.”If you have any questions about this sermon series, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from you! Visit our website at theorchardcc.org and fil...

Formed in the Potter's HouseIn a world where everything competes for the center, let's explore what it looks like to have Jesus at the core of our hearts and our church. We will learn how to be vessels shaped by the Potter, reflecting the beauty, usefulness, pliability, and power of Christ in every aspect of our lives. Join us for a message from our founding pastor, Eddie Blalock. If you...

What does it mean to be formed in mission? As we finish out our sermon series “Formed,” today’s podcast episode is all about being formed in mission. Our goal as a church is to be fully formed by moving Jesus to the center of our hearts and lives, but how do we tangibly do this? Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens dive into the idea of loving God and loving people, and how we can...

What does it look like to be formed in mission? As we finish out our vision casting series today, our hope is that it moves each of us to become fully formed followers of Jesus. Our mission as a church is to impact lostness, and we are a church who loves God and loves people. In today's message, Pastor Chip Parker shares more about The Orchard's mission and what that means for us. We don...

What does it mean to be formed in life? As we continue to unpack our vision casting series "Formed: Moving Jesus to the center of our hearts and lives," we are diving deeper into Sunday's message about being Formed in Life. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens discuss topics like boundary markers, bearing fruit, and rhythms and routines for life. If you have any que...

What does it look like for our lives to be transformed? Last week, we explored the idea of being formed in faith. We know that the question is not are we being changed, but rather HOW are we being changed. Today we are diving into how are lives are being transformed, what that tangibly looks like, and the impact that change can have. In this sermon series, we are focused on spiritual formation, or...

What does it mean to be formed in faith? In today's podcast episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor AJ Stevens unpack Sunday's message and dive deeper into the idea of being "Formed in Faith." If you have been with us at The Orchard for awhile, you may know that November is a special month of the year. It's a time where we reflect on our values and mission as a church, all...

Join us this morning for the first message in our annual vision series! In this new series, Formed, our Lead Pastor, Chip, is going to share with us his heart for spiritual formation, and its importance for our growth in our faith. Whether this is your first time, or you’re just staying connected on a Sunday you couldn’t make it to your location, we think you’ll want to lean in to this conversatio...

Israel and Gaza. You’ve seen the headlines, and you have questions. This week, in a very different type of conversation, Pastor Chip walks through the history of Israel and Palestine, the dynamics of the current conflicts, and the Biblical implications for us today. It’s going to be a little longer than normal, but we think it’ll be worth your time! We are here to help you answer questions, offer...

When Winter comes some plants and animals enter states of dormancy and hibernation. For many of us, we would probably like to be able to hibernate through the Winter seasons of our lives instead of feeling the emotions often associated with difficulty and loss. Join us as we discover how God works through Winter seasons in our lives to prepare us for what He has in store for us in days to come. We...

Fall is widely viewed as Americans season . Whether it’s the core memories, weather changes, or your favorite flavor of coffee coming back around, fall is the majorities fan favorite. More importantly though, fall is a time to reap the benefits of the seeds you’ve sown during summer. This is also true of the fall seasons in our lives. Spend time with us this week as we navigate a biblical approach...

Do you ever feel like you can never catch your breath? That no matter how much you do today, that there’s always more to be done tomorrow? That even when you get a “vacation”, when you get home you’re just as tired as when you left? If so, chances are, you’re smack dab in the middle of summer. Join us this week to find out how we can partner with God during the Summer seasons of our lives! We are...

In creation, God ordered the world by seasons. Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter come and go each year, according to God’s divine purpose and plan. In many ways, God has ordered all of our lives by seasons as well. We all look forward, with excitement, to Spring and it’s new beginnings. Each one of us has felt the relaxation of sweet Summer-time and the rest that it brings. We’ve gathered together...

When Jesus saves us He makes us new. But not only are we made new individually we are also made new corporately. In this last message of our "Who Is the Church?" series we examine this new reality for God's people. We are here to help you answer questions, offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team: https://theorchardcc.org/connect

In one of His most famous teachings, Jesus called His followers “salt and light.” This simple illustration has big implications for the Church today, specifically how we relate to the world around us. Join us for this week’s message as we continue our series “Who is the Church?” and dig in Jesus’s words from the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s learn together what it means for us to live as “salt and li...

We may be foreigners and temporary residents in this world, but that doesn't mean we lack purpose. We are called to be Ambassadors. This week we will focus on what makes us ambassadors and what it means to be an ambassador for Jesus. We are here to help you answer questions, offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team: https://theorchardcc.org/connect

"Where do you go to church?" We've all heard that question, but according to Scripture, it just doesn't make sense. The New Testament Church isn't a location, it's a people. Join us as we learn to live with an eternal perspective, confess our identity as strangers in a foreign land, and put our treasure in the foundations of the heavenly city. Let's be the Church...

As we round out our SINsitive series, today’s message really focuses on this question,If Jesus’ death paid the penalty of our sin and we have experienced forgiveness, then “What is our relationship to sin?”This week, we look at Romans 6 where Paul answers that very question by reminding us of 2 spiritual truths that have freed us from the power of sin.

“If all sins are serious, why do some sins seem worse than others?”“Doesn’t the Bible talk about one sin being unforgivable?:”“What happens if I have unconfessed sin in my life when I die?”If you’ve ever wondered about any of these questions, we’re going to talk about them ALL in today’s message! We are here to help you answer questions, offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out...