The Orchard Church Podcast

06: The Olivet Discourse

After weeks of laying groundwork, we finally start looking in to Mark 13, where Jesus responds to the disciples' lump-in-the-throat question,, "When will these things happen and what are the signs?" This is a very important overview of Jesus' teaching on the End Times.

Heaven: Forever Boring?

If we're going to talk about End Times, We've GOT to talk about Heaven... That's where we will all end up, right? BUT, I think there are a lot of misconceptions about Heaven among sincere, Bible-believing, Jesus-loving Christians. So, let's clear some of those up, and let's explore our eternal home!

04: What's Next on God's Calendar?

What are the Biblical events of the End Times? What is the sequence of the end of time? Depending on your perspective, the answer may be more complex than you think. In this very graph-based message, I break down several of the perspectives on the End Times, and try to explain the main elements so you can understand and know what to expect.

03: Biblical Prophecy

It sure would be easy if we could just turn to the chapter of the Bible that has all the End Times prophecy in it.. Unfortunately for us, that prophecy is sprinkled all throughout the Scripture. In this message, Steven Mansell explains the unique role of Biblical prophecy and how it works out in our lives.

The Big Question: Why?

It is hard to understand "the end" without understanding God's big plan as a whole. Why did God create the universe and put me in it in the first place, and what is He out to accomplish here? 

Signs of the Times 01: Who Is This All About?

In this new series, we're going to be working through Mark 13, where Jesus unpacks the "signs of the times" for his disciples. 
When we think of the end times, we tend to focus on the elements that Jesus describes... The Beast, the apostasy, the Abomination of Desolation, etc... But by far, the most important thing about it is the WHO... Who is this really all about? 

Veneer, or Sincere?

At the Temple, Jesus contrasts a significant lack of integrity against a personal example of true integrity. Why is this important to Jesus, and should it be important to us?

Man, or More?

This is awkward. Gospel writer Mark wants you to really grasp this one idea about Jesus.. This one non-negotiable theology that Christians all support. However, it turns out not everyone does! Yep, I had some people get upset with me and leave our church when I preached on it. What is this critical theology, and why does Mark want us to understand it?

You Are Not Far

Jesus answers the critical question: "What is the greatest command?" He answers in a way we are all familiar, but he contextualizes it in a way you may not be familiar with. 

Is Resurrection Real?

Jesus answers a question from the liberal theologians, and his answer may rattle us a little bit. Am I willing to trust Jesus with what I believe about my own, personal life?