“The Method: Sanctification” 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12The method God uses to bring about our spiritual transformation is called sanctification.  In the process of our sanctification, we are to seek to work with God i...

Our Hero of the Day: AristarchusActs 19:29; 20:4; 27:2; Colossians 4:10; Philemon 1:23-24; 1 Corinthians 4:2A little-known character like Aristarchus can sometimes teach us very big lessons, especially if we look closely...

“The Mission: Transformation” 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13              The mission of our faith is spiritual transformation. What God desires for us is that we grow and change and ...

The Manner: Life and Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16                 In this passage, Paul advises us on how to go about life and ministry to others, seek to please God alon...

The Model: Imitating Jesus1 Thessalonians 1:1-10                                               Jesus is...

“Living into Everyday Glory” (Magi) Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 19:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18 The star the Magi saw was a reflection of Jesus’ birth, of the glory of God touching the earth. The Magi could have s...

Experiencing God’s Glory (Us) On this Sunday, a few members of our Orchard family will share stories of how they have experienced God’s glory through His work in their lives, and together, we'll lift up prayers for the New Ye...

The Glory of a Savior (Jesus)Luke 2:1-7, John 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:3On the first Christmas, the ultimate expression of God's glory entered our world. God himself came to us as a baby in a manger who would grow up to be our Lord a...

The Glory of Love (Joseph) Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, Hebrews 2:10When an angel appeared to Joseph, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed that he would have a son, Jesus the Messiah, who ...

The Glory of Peace (Shepherds)Luke 2:8-15, Romans 5:1-4Pastor Matt HoytWhen an angel appeared to Shepherds, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed the news that Jesus the Messiah had been bo...

The Glory of Hope (Mary) Luke 1:26-38, Titus 2:11-13When an angel appeared to Mary, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed that she would bear a child, Jesus, the Messiah, who would bring with Him the gift of ho...

2 Corinthians 8:1, 9:6-14  I Timothy 6:18God’s word calls us to the destination of becoming people who are generous with all that we’ve given in ways that glorify God.________________________________________________<...

John 6:1-15God’s word calls us to move toward trusting in God’s provision for our lives and our ability to give. 

The Wrong Direction (Greed & Selfish Motives) Luke 12:13-21God’s word calls us to steer clear of greed and other selfish motives that cause us to place too much value on money and possessions.  We are to trus...

Guest Preacher Josh Matthews Numbers 13:26-33, Proverbs 29:18, John 16:33 _____________________________

Romans 16:16, Colossians 4:10, Matthew 5:43-48We are called to greet one another as a sign of welcoming and belonging and also as an act of love and care.______________________________

Ephesians 5:21, 25, Matthew 26:39, 42, 45, Philippians 2:8Submission is a biblical principle. We are called to submit not only to God, those in...

Bear with One Another and Bear One Another's Burdens”Ephesians 4:2,

Be Magnified By God- Guest Preacher Kristy LaBarge Exodus 3:1-4When we say yes to God's call, even when it seems mundane or insignificant, God can do great things with our lives.________________________________

Romans 15:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-14, 1 Cor. 4:14, Acts 20:31 We are called to instruct/admonish one another when we see another believer getting off track in their life or faith.  This is incredibly hard to do well and very h...

Romans 15:5, Romans 12:16, Philippians 2:5, Romans 8:5, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Philippians 3:15We are called to be of the same mind an...

Galatians 5:13 and Mark 10:35-45We are called to serve one another in love.  Serving others is a way to put our love for one another into practice in concrete ways in this world. Serving others is also the model that Jesus set for u...

Surrender, Sacrifice, Service - Guest Preacher Nita Hanson Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 10:37-39 ________________________________________________________

"Honor and be Humble with One Another"Romans 12:10, I Peter 5:5 and Philippines 2:1-11, Matthew 23:12.Scripture calls to honor one another, which means to put others above ourselves, and to humble ourselves means to put our...

"Encourage and Build Up One Another" 2 Corinthians 13:11, Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Hebrews 10:23-25  Life and faith are hard; for these reasons, scri...