Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor, the Unjust Judge, and the Pharisee

 Luke 11:5-8,  Luke 18:1-8,  Luke 18:9-14 

Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead

The Parables of Jesus 

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. 

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son

 Luke 15:11-31 

Guest Preacher: Rich Smith

Rich is an Elder at Orchard and recently served as our Interim Youth Director. 

The Parables of Jesus 

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. 

Orchard Co...

The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor

 Luke 11:1-13 

Guest Preacher: Saona Jackson

Saona is an ECO pastor who serves on the ECO National staff working with ministry candidates. 

The Parables of Jesus 

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through variou...

The Parable of the Ten Servants

Luke 19:11-27 

Guest Preacher: Bruce Greenough

Bruce is the Associate Pastor at our sister ECO church in town, Community Presbyterian Church.  Bruce is an experienced pastor who has served several churches.  

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join...

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Luke 10:25-37 

Guest Preacher: Jim Witty

Jim is an ordained Presbyterian minister and holds doctoral degrees in Psychology and Ministry.  He is the founder and President of Care Corps International.  Jim is a Trauma Specialist and has an extensive background in conflict management. He has served as a pastor, counselor, seminary professor, and missionary.

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, o...

Building to Withstand the Storm (The Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builders)

Matthew 7:24-27 

Guest Preacher: Lynn Hutton

Our preacher this morning is our own Lynn Hutton.  Lynn is an ordained minister with preaching experience.  She serves Orchard as a part of our intercessory prayer ministry.

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people aro...

The Parable of the Great Banquet

Luke 14:15-24

Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. 

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura...

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. 

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
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Throw It All Away? (The Parable of the Weeds)

Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. 

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentur...

April 20           "I Am the Resurrection and the Life" 

Matthew 28:1-10 & John 11:21-44    

When Jesus rose from the grave, He conquered sin and death, showing himself to be Lord over all, the one in whom we hope and who calms our fears.  When Jesus called Himself "the resurrection and the life," He was responding to the death of Lazarus but also to the pain, disappointment, and fear of those who loved Lazaru...

April 13           "I Am the Vine" 

John 12:12-16, 15:1-8

On Palm Sunday, the crowds finally seemed to understand and embrace Jesus as the Messiah. Yet, within a week, the same crowds called for him to be crucified, revealing our fickle human nature.  When Jesus calls himself "the true vine" and says that we are the branches, He also calls us to remain connected to Him as the source of our spiritual life, knowing ...

April 6             "I Am the Way, The Truth, And The Life" 

John 14:1-14                  

We live in a world that tells us there are many ways, truths, and kinds of life and that they're all the same and equal.  When Jesus calls himself "the way, the truth, and the life," He is saying that there are absolutes and that they are grounded in Him, the only one through whom salvation comes.  His words are about ...

March 30         "I Am the Good Shepherd" 

John 10:11-18

Sheep are vulnerable to predators and their own devices, such as getting lost. For these reasons, sheep thrive under the guidance and protection of their shepherd. The shepherd knows his sheep, and they know their shepherd. When Jesus calls himself "the good shepherd," He means that He knows us and will not only care for and protect us but also lay down His ...

March 23         "I Am the Gate" 

John 10:1-10                        

We tend to think of gates and doors as things that keep people out, but they're also things that can let people in.  When Jesus calls himself "the gate," He means not only is He the door to salvation, but also the door to being filled with new life here and now.  

"I Am"

Lent is the season of preparation for Easter, a time to refle...

March 16         "I Am the Light of the World" 

John 8: 12-19            

Without light, we have trouble knowing where we are and what is around us.  By calling himself the "light of the world," Jesus reveals that He illuminates this world like no other.  His light reveals where we are and leads us to where we need to be. 

"I Am"

Lent is the season of preparation for Easter, a time to reflect deeply on Jes...

March 9           "I Am the Bread of Life" 

John 6:25-59                      

Food is one of our basic needs; if we don't have it, we can experience discomfort, sickness, and even death. By calling himself the "bread of life," Jesus invites us to believe in and rely on Him.  Like literal food that nourishes the body, Jesus is the spiritual food and the only thing that will truly satisfy our souls.  

"I A...

March 5           "I Am" 

Exodus 3:14, Mark 6:50 & John 8:48-58

"I Am" is God's name that He gave Moses on Mt. Sinai, but it's also a name that Jesus claimed for himself in the Gospels to help us more fully understand who He is.

Ash Wednesday

"I Am"

Lent is the season of preparation for Easter, a time to reflect deeply on Jesus- his identity, teachings, and death on the cross—so we can fu...

March 2           “The Meantime: Healthy Community” 

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

With these closing words, Paul instructs us on how to live together until Jesus returns.  He calls us to live together well in healthy community.

Faith in Uncertain Times

1 Thessalonians

We live in uncertain times.  Wars rage, our nation is deeply divided, and as Christians, we find ourselves in a culture that is increasingly resistant to our faith. In th...