Orchard Church Podcast

Today we look at how God Knows what we need and what He is doing. No matter what we are going through. God is in control.

Today we read about an unusual story that ends with murder with a tent peg. At first glimpse, this story may be hard to find practical application. Yet, it has a profound impact for our life with God.

Today we will look at a portion of a biblical soap opera involving Samson. Today we learn that compromises lead to compromises.

Today we will examine one strange story found in the Bible of 2 bears attacking 42 boys. It is an unusual story and hard to believe that a lesson could be learned. Yet, today we will learn a very truth.

Today we look at one of the strangest stories from the Bible. Today we will examine a time that a real donkey speaks. A bizarre story can help shed light on how God is on our side. Today we will examine the story of Balaam's Donkey in Numbers 22-24

Today we are looking at a well known parable called the Prodigal Son. Today we will learn that Sin is a descent one step at a time.

Today we will examine one of the most confusing parables that Jesus gives. At first glance, it seems as if Jesus is suggesting his followers be liars and cheats, but what we find today is that there is much more to this parable.

Have you ever given an excuse? Today we will learn about excuses through a parable that Jesus gives.

When it comes between the Haves VS the Have Nots or the Capitalist VS the Socialist, who is right? Who deserves what? Who should have what? Today we will examine a parable that answers these questions.

These tenants believed it was in their best interest to keep everything for themselves. To keep a vineyard they did not plant. To be protected from a wall they did not build . To enjoy the prosperity of a wine press they did not make. They desired to do half the work with the full reward.

Today we will examine a parable that Jesus gives about a father who has two sons. Each son gives a different response, but only one gives the right response.

Today we examine the parable of workers in the vineyard. We will learn what Jesus means when He says that the "First will be last and the last will be first."

The parable of the unforgiving servant is a very powerful lesson on the need of forgiveness. Today, we will learn that Forgiveness is the Key to Freedom. We will be looking at Matthew 18.

Today we will look at the parable of Jesus best known as the Parable of the wheat and tares. Today we will uncover the rich teaching of Jesus that is so basic and yet profound.

Thank you for joining us this morning at Orchard Church. We are so excited that you decided to spend you time with us. Today, we begin our new series entitled Parables. Over the next couple weeks, we will be looking at the parables of Jesus. One of the first parables Jesus gives His listeners was all based upon if they could hear and understand what he was saying. Our main takeaway today is: God is speaking, but do we hear Him? We would love to hear from you. Feel free to send us an email at pastor@orchardchurch.cc. Learn more about Orchard at our website, www.OrchardChurch.cc

We are so excited that you are joining us for service this Sunday morning. Let us know you are here! With all that is going on in the world today, there is one unifying message that all Christians can rally around. It is the message that brings hope, purpose and life. Let's join together to proclaim this message.

With so many people giving their thoughts, opinions and ideas, it's hard to know what to think or say. Yet, there is one message that should continue to proclaim. We will share that unifying and powerful message today.

With the world in absolute chaos, where can we turn? Today we will look at how to have life in the midst of turmoil and decay. Today we will learn that the Holy Spirit was given to give us Life in the Midst of Decay.

Today we will look at three words that should have a profound impact in our lives. These three words can be an encouragement until the day we die.

We are all faced with tough decisions. Some of those decisions can paralyze us with worry in knowing just what to do. Today we will examine how to make decisions that will bring about peace.

Does your life feel like it is unraveling? Do you feel like you are at the end of your rope? Today we will look at how to find focus in the midst of the fray.

Are you needing direction? Today we will look at the words of Jesus found in John 16. Below is the notes. If you have no moral compass for your life, then you have no compass at all. Without God’s moral compass you are living with no direction. That’s why every step you take is uneasy. That is why you are worried what will happen next. Worried if you can keep your composure. You just hope you can hold it together and not appear as a fool. Without God’s Moral Compass, each step is taken in hope that it’s the right step. Each moment carries endless opportunities for the wrong decision. Every action made can only be justified by you. Are you in the midst of confusion right now? Not knowing what to do? Not knowing how to respond or how to act. Listen, Jesus isn’t here right now. Unfortunately, I am unable to ask that He come to you physically And tell you what to do or what to say or how to respond. But Jesus did say before He left this Earth. When leaving to prepare a place in Heaven for us. That it was for our benefit that He leave us. That He would send the Comforter / Advocate That He would send the Holy Spirit. Today's Main Take Away: The Holy Spirit is given for your Benefit. I want to stop right here for just a moment. I believe there is someone watching this message right now that deep within your heart, within yourself, you are in the midst of confusion. And I’m not talking about not knowing what to eat for lunch. I’m talking about someone who’s very life seems to be trembling and falling apart. Right now, you don’t know what to do next or what step to take next. Let me assure you, right now, this very moment, you only have two options. 1. You can move forward. Or 2. You can move backwards. You can call out for God’s Holy Spirit to come meet with you right where you are. You see, what may be the most amazing aspect of the Holy Spirit, is that He isn’t limited to where He can go and where He can be. He can be ministering to me here and you right there. And So, What will it be? Are you tired of confusion? Are you trembling with fear? Jesus said, The Holy Spirit, was given for your Benefit. If you are tired of living your life quivering in anxiety, I want to ask you right now to call out to the Holy Spirit. Would you ask Him to come. Would you say, "help me".

We often think of testing and trials as conflicts that keep us from moving forward. Today we learn that testing and trials are indicators of where we have been and they are the next steps to where we are going. Trails indicate where we have been and determine where we can go.

Today we will look at how fear often brings isolation, when the situation demands our participation. If there is one thing that we hope you walk away with today it is: God wants a relationship with you. What do you have to lose?

Today we will examine verse 13 of Matthew 23. In this passage Jesus mentions that Pharisees and Teachers of the Law close the door of Heaven in people's faces. Today we will examine this idea and how we as Christian can easily fall into the same pattern of the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law. The Main Take Away: When Communication Breaks Down, Walls Go Up. When Walls Go Up, Pride Sets In. When Pride Sets In, No One Wins.

When it comes to your faith. When it comes down to how you practice your faith, is it more about form or function? That is, is it more about appearance over action? When addressing the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law in Matthew 23, Jesus rebukes their form of faith. He addresses how they appeared on the outside and what was lacking on the inside.

Today we examine the action of the Shepherds found in the Nativity Story. It was their actions to seek the New Born King that became the most pivitol moment in their lives. Do you seek Christ out?

Fear is the dividing wall of being where you are to where God wants you to be. Only when you move past your fears into trusting in God, can you experience the beauty of what God desires for you. Don't allow Fear to paralyze you in your tracks. This sermon is looking at the story of Joseph and the Angel telling him to not fear. We will be looking at Matthew 1.

If you feel isolated removed and distance you need to know that God loves you and prefers you. For many, the enemy has told you that the hardache you are going through is proof that God doesn't love you. When you believe the enemies lies, you begin to blame God and become unwilling to retreat into God's fatherly arms. The enemy uses fear to frustrate faith. Today we look at the story of Mary in the Nativity Story found in Luke 1.

To live life to the fullest as a Christian means that we are to completely die to ourselves.

It may be hard to believe that hope can be found in the midst of suffering, but scripture shows us that even in our worst state, God was still on our side.

This was a unique Sunday in which we revealed and celebrated the amount of money that was commited over a two years in order to purchase a new facility.

Join us as Tate Gentry dives into Spiritual Algorithms.

Are you joyful? Really?! Deep down inside do you have a joy that overflows? Today we examine John 15:1-11 and look at the neccessity of abiding in Christ.

Today we bring everything together in order to know the full meaning of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. We examine Revelation 5 and find that there in front of the thone a Lion who is Majestic and a Lamb who is Meek.

Today we examine a familiar story in the Bible of Daniel in the Lion's Den. Get a fresh perspective on an old story.

We have an enemy that is like a lion. He is only an imposter.

The Blessing that Jacob gives to Judah is one in regards to a New King and the establishment of a New Kingdom. Join us today as we study Genesis 49 and learn more about this Kingdom that the Lion of the Tribe of Judah will establish.

Today we discover the meaning behind the name Lion in the title, Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Today we will dive deep into Genesis 49:8-10.

Today we had special guest Adam Whitescarver with the Chattanooga House of Prayer.

Today's message is given by Pastor Jeremy Songer.

When there is no one to turn to, we can turn to Christ. He is our hope. In Him we can trust.

Today we begin our Series The Original Lion King. Jesus is mentioned in the Bible as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Today we will learn that Judah means praise.

Wait upon God and trust in His provisions.

No matter the difficulties that lie before you, there are those who have already paved the way. We must search them out and learn their wisdom. As we live life, and experience our own trials and troubles, they must be shared in order to be trails for those who come behind us.

Today we discover an anylitcal way to live in the supernatural. We all want to live our lives in a way that is beyond our abilities. Yet, we assume that to live in the supernatural can only happens by chance. Today you will find 4 simple logical steps to receiving what God has for your life.

Today we will look at the funeral service of Sarah found in Genesis 23. While death is something that we rarely want to think about, like Sarah we can still have hope.

Today we examine the sacrifice of Abraham and his son Isaac. We learn that a sacrifice is met with a great reward. We will be looking at Genesis 22.

Creating a backup plan often seems logical and needing in making decisions. Today we will look at how a backup plan can hinder you from doing the very thing that God desires you do to.

Have you ever been faced with a decision that could change the course of your life? How did you make the decision? Did you? Today, we will be examining how to Follow God's Leading in your life.

The Devil Has a 3DS. Join us as Pastor Tate takes us through the strategies the enemy uses to keep us living beneath the full authority we have in Christ.