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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.
Find us at www.theorchard.life
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Mar 8, 2016
Mar 8, 2016
35 min
Jesus' ministry was bold. In the face of the religious structure of the day, Jesus' life changed everything. And he tells his disciples "you will do greater things." Is that true? Are we living bold, world-changing lives as Jesus called us to? Or do we keep our faith quiet. What will it take for us to become BOLD?
Mar 1, 2016
Mar 1, 2016
40 min
As our election cycle really heats up, it seems that the liberals on the left ask some very compelling questions about conservatives... They make the case that liberal politics better align with Jesus' teaching than conservative politics. Is that true? What does Scripture tell us about this?
Feb 23, 2016
Feb 23, 2016
31 min
The way God deals with us is to replace our old nature with His new nature. That means even if you think you "don't have the gift of mercy," God is transforming you into a new person... Increasingly remaking you into His image. Mercy is who HE is, and it is who you are becoming.
Feb 15, 2016
Feb 15, 2016
31 min
On Valentine's Day, we tend to think a lot about love. Jesus did, also... But his definition of love might be a little different than ours. Jesus was insistent that love is a verb, and that we are to show love in ways that we possibly had never considered.
Feb 8, 2016
Feb 8, 2016
57 min
As we approach our church's 7th birthday, this "State of the Church" describes a little of where we've been, where we are, and where we believe God is leading us NEXT. There are some really big changes in store for our little country church! What will be your role as we grow?
Jan 31, 2016
Jan 31, 2016
35 min
When you're driving on a trip, it pays to keep an eye on your dashboard... Checking your gauges can keep you from being stranded on the side of the road alone. What do we need to keep our eyes on so that we keep on the best path that God has for our lives?
Jan 24, 2016
Jan 24, 2016
37 min
We all get off the right path way too easily. We try to connect all the dots and stay on God's best path for our lives, but we have difficulty because we can't predict the future. We don't have all the best information. And we are off. How can we make those decisions and take better actions?
Jan 19, 2016
Jan 19, 2016
44 min
The Principle of the Path doesn't feel spiritual to some... Maybe that's because our view of spirituality has been skewed by the fairy tales and bedtime stories of our lives. What is the difference between walking the "wise" path, and the "foolish" path?
Jan 12, 2016
Jan 12, 2016
39 min
It is the new year, and we all want a better next year than our last year. We make plans to get there, but then, we often sabotage ourselves, and undermine our own hopes and dreams. Why is that? What do we need to know at the beginning of this year to arrive at a better next year?
Dec 22, 2015
Dec 22, 2015
33 min
Christmas or not, we are all eager for God to step into our lives and to give us the gifts we know he wants to give us. But what if God has already given you a gift, but it was one you didn't ask for, and didn't want?