The Orchard Church

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Sermon series from The Orchard Church in Waynesville, NC.

5D AGO

Fully Devoted: The Benefit of Discipleship

True discipleship means being a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, not just accumulating religious activities. When Jesus calls us, He calls us out of sin, into relationship, and up to obedience. The first disciples knew about Jesus but had to move from familiarity to followership through immediate obedience. Following Jesus means being covered in His dust like a devoted student and serving Him as our master. This brings four incredible benefits: authentic relationship both with God and others, freedom from confusion and shame, confidence that God will complete His work in us, and supernatural power through the Holy Spirit. We must examine what we're truly following and whose influence covers our lives, moving from being consumers to contributors in God's kingdom. To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

43 min
5D AGO

Fully Devoted: The Cost of Discipleship

True discipleship requires complete devotion to Jesus Christ, not casual admiration. Following Jesus means surrendering everything - our careers, comfort, family priorities, and personal ambitions - to make Him our ultimate priority. Like the first disciples who left their fishing nets, we must be willing to abandon whatever competes with Christ for first place in our hearts. This doesn't mean neglecting responsibilities, but ensuring Jesus is Lord over every area of life. The cost is everything we hold dear, but the reward is abundant and eternal life found only in Him. To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

36 min
5D AGO

Fully Devoted: What is a Disciple?

A fully devoted follower of Jesus is more than just a fan who admires and agrees with Him - it's someone who actively follows, obeys, and surrenders everything to Christ. The Great Commission reveals that to make disciples, we must first be disciples ourselves, reaching all nations, baptizing in the Trinity, and teaching obedience. When Jesus called His first disciples, they had to decide whether to repurpose their fishing nets for kingdom purposes. Similarly, we must examine our own nets - our resources, abilities, relationships, and positions - and consider how to repurpose them for God's glory rather than abandoning them entirely. To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

39 min
FEB 9

What Do You See?

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6:22-23 about the eye being the lamp of the body, using the metaphor of vision to discuss spiritual sight and focus. Pastor Stephen emphasizes that our spiritual eyes need regular checkups, just like our physical eyes, and that what we focus on determines the health of our entire spiritual life. To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

38 min
FEB 2

Lead Us, Deliver Us: How We Keep Praying

This sermon focuses on the final petition of the Lord's Prayer: 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.' Pastor Stephen emphasizes that deliverance from temptation depends on three key factors: our want to be delivered, our readiness to resist, and our will to say yes to Jesus instead of our flesh. The message clarifies that God doesn't tempt us - rather, we are tempted by our own desires when we interact with things we shouldn't. To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

43 min
JAN 26

Give Us, Forgive Us: Why We Pray

Pastor Jonathan Quinn explores the second section of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on 'give us this day our daily bread' and 'forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.' He explains that Jesus is teaching us to ask God for both physical provision and spiritual forgiveness. The sermon emphasizes that we should approach God with confidence for our daily needs while living according to His will. To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

32 min
JAN 19

Your Kingdom Come: What We Pray For

Week 2 of “In Over My Head”: Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Pastor Stephen emphasizes that this prayer is not passive agreement but an active, unconditional surrender to God as King. He challenges listeners to examine whether God's kingdom is growing because of their lives and whether they are truly surrendering daily to Jesus as King rather than crowning themselves or other things as rulers of their lives. To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

42 min
JAN 12

Our Father in Heaven: Who We Pray To

Feeling overwhelmed by life? Here's the truth that changes everything: Everything that's over your head is under His feet. Prayer isn't your last resort when problems hit - it's your first response to God's never-ending love. What would change in your life if you truly believed your Heavenly Father knows what you need before you even ask? To further connect with the Orchard, receive prayer, or fuel the mission through giving, visit our website at www.theorchardnc.com

38 min

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Sermon series from The Orchard Church in Waynesville, NC.

Creator

The Orchard Church
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

136
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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