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What God Has Against the Church #1 - Perfect and Flawed
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins a new series titled What God Has Against the Church going through 1 Corinthians. In this message, Kurt looks at 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 talking about how we can strike a balance between being idealistic and pessimistic about the Church.
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Welcome to Your Life
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the year 2022 with an encouraging reminder for Christians to engage in the world and surrounding community. Jesus is the light of the world and Christians are to be His light in the darkness.
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A Gift to Give
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund ends the year with a message on the importance of giving gifts to the people in our life with a focus on the gift of gentleness from Philippians 4:5.
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Christmas Eve 2021 - 3 Trees
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund teaches about three major trees mentioned in the Bible and what each means for us this Christmas season.
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What is Christmas?
Senior Pastor Dr. Kurt Bjorklund asks, "What is Christmas?" in hopes of sharing God's truth for all mankind during the Christmas season.
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Upon Further Reflection
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund returns to Orchard Hill Church and teaches out of the New Testament book of Luke and the parable of the seeds thrown on different soils.
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Every Blessing
Strip District Campus Leader, Josiah Leuenberger, teaches from Ephesians 1 on the hope Christians possess in the blessings of God both in the future and the present.
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It’s Your Move - Step Up
Dr. Steve Jones and Executive Pastor Mark Lunsford complete the "It's Your Move" message series sharing how life-change can happen personally and corporately when individuals "Step Up" and fulfill roles within the church.
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It’s Your Move - Grow Up
Wexford Adult Ministry Director, Russ Brasher, continues the "It's Your Move" message series encouraging people to draw closer to God as they Grow Up in their faith.
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It’s Your Move - Show Up
Butler Campus Pastor, Brady Randall, kicks off the "It's Your Move" message series encouraging God's people to show up to church.
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Second Message - Dr. Philip Ryken
Guest speaker Dr. Philip Ryken concludes the Second Message series teaching out of Romans 8 explaining the inseparable love of God.
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Second Message - Joel Haldeman
Guest speaker Joel Haldeman continues the Second Message series asking us to slow down and be present in God's perfect timing.
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Second Message - Ryan Kwon
Guest speaker Ryan Kwon continues the Second Message series teaching self-control being found not in our own willpower, but in God's in joy-power.
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Second Message - Russ Brasher
Russ Brasher continues the Second Message series teaching out of the New Testament books of John and Acts illustrating Peter's courage to share the gospel.
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Second Message - Dave Marsh
Guest speaker Dave Marsh continues the Second Message series teaching out of the Old Testament book of Job highlighting God's sovereignty.
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Second Message - Dr. Carol Kaminski
Guest speaker Dr. Carol Kaminski continues the Second Message series teaching out of the Old Testament book of 2 Chronicles illustrating forgiveness as the antidote to escalating tribalism.
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Second Message - Major James Jones
Guest speaker Major James Jones continues the Second Message series teaching out of the New Testament sharing about how to properly respond to God's love.
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Second Message - Brandon Rickard
Guest speaker Brandon Rickard begins the Second Message series teaching out of John 6 highlighting the shortsightedness of the people who wished to follow Jesus.
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Labor Day 2021 - Take the Rest of the Year Off!
Dr. Terry Thomas brings to light God's plan for humankind to experience an abundant, worthwhile, and expansive life.
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Ridiculous Joy #13 - In Confidence
Director of Adult Ministry, Russ Brasher, completes the 'Ridiculous Joy' series looking at Philippians 4:10-23 teaching about finding joy through confidently trusting in God.