The Orchard Community Church

It's easy to focus on the shortcomings of others while neglecting our own, isn't it? We've often placed undue emphasis on certain sins while overlooking others that may be, whether we see it or not, equally damaging. In today’s message, we’ll see how and why we overlook seemingly “respectable” sins that the Scriptures clearly condemn, and how by refusing to excuse these often-ignore...

“Sin” What does that word even mean? Is it still relevant? Why does it matter? In a world broken by sin, even understanding sin can be difficult. In this new series, we will being understanding sin through a more culturally comprehensive and biblically consistent perspective, with the goal of seeing sin the way God sees sin. This week we’ll start with building an understating of what sin is. We ar...

Can you win alone? 🤔 Golfers and tennis players are screaming absolutely! But, can you win alone in the kingdom? Not consistently. Why? Because without community, there's no one to share joys, love, and truths with. No one to pray for you through life's tumultuous seasons, no one to pour out kindness or receive it. We were made for community! We're here to affirm and build each oth...

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if faith always came in a nice tidy package? Unfortunately, more often than not God doesn’t give us the “WHY” of life’s circumstances. Why did this relationship go bad? Why did I lose my job? Why cancer now? Why doesn’t anyone like me? In the incredibly practical book we call Proverbs, we are given many short, pithy, sayings that bring us to the treasure of God’s wisdom. T...

During his 3rd missionary journey, Paul revisited many places from his previous journey, but this time, the focus shifted towards discipleship rather than straight evangelism. His lengthy stay in Ephesus for two years was marked by "unusual miracles," unique and unrepeatable acts of God. These miracles, such as the use of handkerchiefs and aprons, were not a formula to be replicated at w...

In 1400 BC, as Joshua prepared to lead the Israelites into Canaan, he faced the daunting task of conquering Jericho. Little did he know that a woman, a prostitute named Rahab, would play a pivotal role in this remarkable narrative. One particular detail stands out: the mention of a scarlet rope. This symbolic thread, known as the Scarlet Thread of Redemption, weaves its way throughout Scripture, f...

In the final week of our 'Unstuck' series, we've been following Israel's journey in the book of Exodus. They were initially stuck in Egypt, enslaved by Pharaoh. But God, delivered them and led them towards the Promised Land. They faced another 'stuck' moment when trapped between mountains and the Red Sea, with Pharaoh's army chasing them. However, God miraculousl...

In week 4 of Unstuck, we finally see the Red Sea parted. God will do new things that the people had never seen before. God never changes, but He will change His methods to bring glory to His name and draw people to Himself. Do you have questions, need prayer, or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://theorchardcc.org/connect

The Miracle at the Red Sea and the Miracle at the Cross teach us valuable lessons. In Exodus 14:10-15, the Israelites were trapped and terrified as the Egyptians pursued them. But Moses urged them not to fear, to stand firm, and witness God's salvation. Today, we face a battle for our souls, trapped in sin's grip. The good news is that God has fought the battle for us at the Cross. Salva...

Since the pandemic, an intriguing trend called "Main Character energy" has been gaining momentum on social media. MCE encompasses the idea of putting oneself first, taking control of our own narrative, and desiring attention and focus. But this concept isn't new; it's something we've all exhibited at some point. The story of the Red Sea in Exodus 14 offers an interesting p...

Do you ever feel like you are stuck? Maybe your spiritual life is stuck, just not going anywhere! Maybe you feel like you are stuck in a bad relationship, going nowhere! The good news is that God is very aware of where you are and often moves most powerfully in your life when you feel stuck. God wants us to get to “Unstuck,” but only after He has taught us the lessons, He deems necessary for our g...

There's a battle for the next generation, and we need to step up and win it together! Last week, we emphasized the importance of living out and discussing our faith with our kids. These powerful tools, drawn from Paul's instructions to Timothy, are not just for parents but for every believer. The fight for the next generation belongs to the entire church! As we conclude this series, let&...

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Christianity in America will rise or fall based on how well we pass the faith on to the next generation. We are losing ground, not just with outsiders, but in our own homes. We must turn the tide. Passing the faith on to the next generation is not an assignment for a select few, it is not even a task solely for those raising them. Passing the faith on to the next generation is mission critical for...

This week’s message might be considered an appendix to the series we just finished “Scars on the Soul: Overcoming some of life’s biggest struggles.”We know that when we struggle with anxiety, depression, and addictions, we find ourselves in a very dark place. None of us particularly like the dark and quite frankly, we are sometimes afraid of the dark. This week we will see that God is not afraid o...

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