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Orchard Hill Plus Orchard Hill Church
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Orchard Hill Plus is the place to get all the extra study content from Orchard Hill Church that isn't a weekend message. In this feed you will find the Perspectives Podcast where we have long form discussions about culturally relevant topics from a Christian worldview, a short devotional show called Five Good Minutes which provides a pause in your day for Biblical encouragement and wisdom, Best Books which focuses on helping you choose your next book, and more great study content from Orchard Hill.If there is a topic or type of content you want to see, send an email to info@orchardhillchurch.com.Visit our website at https://www.orchardhillchurch.com.
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Esther 4 - Day Three | Five Good Minutes
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about four reasons why Esther was called to take a risk and why we should also consider these things when making decisions.Today's PassageEsther 4:9-11 (NIV) - Hathak went back and reported to Esther what Mordecai had said. Then she instructed him to say to Mordecai, “All the king’s officials and the people of the royal provinces know that for any man or woman who approaches the king in t...
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Esther 4 - Day Two | Five Good Minutes
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about the crossroads that we face and the different types: survival vs. significance, safety vs. security, and success vs. service.Today's PassageEsther 4:15-16 (NIV) - Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I w...
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Esther 4 - Day One | Five Good Minutes
In this episode, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 4. Today he talks about Esther's decision to confront King Xerxes in the hopes of saving the people of Israel and how sometimes the act of indecision is a decision in itself.Today's PassageEsther 4:12-14 (NIV) - When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. For if you remain silent at th...
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The Prodigal God (Tim Keller) | Best Books Ep. 15
Jonathan Thiede sits down with Adult Ministry Director, Jake Williams, to discuss the book The Prodigal God by Tim Keller. The goal of Best Books is to be a resource for you to know what books are worth your time through discussions with Orchard Hill staff. New episodes every month!Buy the book! - https://tinyurl.com/5n7hasweWhat's one of your best books? - http://tinyurl.com/2fyrzaw8Subscribe to the Weekend Message Audio! - https://orchardhillchurch.buzzsprout.com/shareConnect with Orchard H...
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Esther 3 - Day Five | Five Good Minutes
In this episode, Emily DeAngelo continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 3. Today she talks about God being sovereign over the confusion of man-made laws and decrees.Today's PassageEsther 3:14-15 (NIV) - A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued as law in every province and made known to the people of every nationality so they would be ready for that day. The couriers went out, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa. The king and Ha...
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Esther 3 - Day Four | Five Good Minutes
In this episode, Emily DeAngelo continues a series on the book of Esther in Chapter 3. Today she talks about God's sovereignty being sealed by King Xerxes' signet ring when he signs off on Haman's plan to destroy the people of Israel.Today's PassageEsther 3:10-11 (NIV) - So the king took his signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews. “Keep the money,” the king said to Haman, “and do with the people as you please.”Five Good Min...