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The Orchard Church in Ellijay, Georgia is all about making the gospel relevant in our community. This is our weekly sermon podcast, delivering gospel-centered messages and teaching to Gilmer County and beyond.
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May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016
48 min
Faith is a spiritual gift? I thought that was just something we were all supposed to have? What, exactly is this gift, and how do I know if I have it?
May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016
29 min
These are the first two gifts Paul lists for us in 1 Corinthians 12. Are these your gifts? How do you know? How do they work out in your life? Aren't we all supposed to be people of wisdom?
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
34 min
Our gifts are given to us by God through the Holy Spirit. But how and when do we receive these gifts?
May 3, 2016
Apr 25, 2016
Apr 25, 2016
42 min
It all comes down to this: Return on Investment. That is what Jesus shows us in this very heavy story that he tells in Matthew 25.
Apr 19, 2016
Apr 19, 2016
33 min
We like to believe that being "in Christ" gives us complete freedom... Independence... Autonomy. But that isn't what Jesus says. When he talks about serving one of two masters, both options still include a master! Is that right? Am I freed from sin into another form of slavery? Has my perceived freedom been a lie all along?
Apr 12, 2016
Apr 12, 2016
33 min
What does Jesus actually say about being a follower of his? Is it really about some once-and-for-all declaration, or does Jesus point to a difference between those who "say it," but don't "live it?"
Apr 4, 2016
Apr 4, 2016
38 min
Some Christians are "sweet..." They are kind, generous, loving. But some are "sour." They are mean, judgmental, and generally unhappy. What is the difference? It's the same Jesus, right? What is the ingredient that turns a "sour" Christian "sweet?"
Mar 22, 2016
Mar 22, 2016
38 min
If we are going to do great, BOLD things as Jesus promised, it will require BOLD obedience on our part. How can we live in bold obedience?
Mar 14, 2016
Mar 14, 2016
44 min
Those early disciples prayed some bold, earth-shaking prayers. But not us. We pray weak, chicken prayers. In fact, I think we have been conditioned to using weak prayer language when speaking to God. What has happened to us, and how can we pray bold prayers?