The Orchard Church Podcast

11: Lord Of The Sabbath

Jesus claims to be the "Lord of the Sabbath." What does that even mean? Most Christians I know do not legit practice the sabbath.. In fact, we barely even know what that is anymore. So what is Jesus laying claim to? And, what are the implications for when he wants to do something Sabbath in our lives?

Like No Other 10: Jesus’ Disciples Don’t Fast?

Jesus shows up on the scene as a religious leader, a rabbi... Yet he constantly seems to be "out of bounds..." He breaks the rules. Why does he do that? And, does that mean it is okay for us Christ followers to break the rules, also?

The Temple

In Jerusalem, you will always find faithful Jews praying at the Western Wall. They're praying toward The Temple! The only problem is that there is no longer a temple standing there! It was destroyed nearly 2000 years ago. What is so compelling about the temple that they keep praying there, and should it be compelling to me?

Like No Other 09: What Jesus Responds To

Don't you want Jesus to respond to your immediate needs? What catches his attention, and causes Jesus to respond?

Like No Other 08: A Day In Jesus’ Life

Jesus' ministry grew exponentially... And all of a sudden! It would have been easy for him to get carried away with it, but he didn't Jesus remained intensely focused on his real mission. What did he do that kept him so focused? AND, what do I need to know to keep focused on the prize in my life?

07: Jesus After Church

When Jesus exerts his authority, there is one response: Astonishment. That's what everyone had. Is my life characterized by astonishment at who Jesus is, and what he does in me?

Demons Still Hate Him

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon.
In the last podcast, we looked at the first demonic challenge to Jesus' authority. Today, we'll zoom in on that challenge to discover what was really happening in the demonic realm in Jesus' day, and see how it informs us about demonic activity in our culture today.

This sermon was loved by some, and hated by some. I hope it is a blessing to you.

Demons Hate Jesus

Mark 1:21-28

Mark shows us Jesus' first encounter with a demon. It is a challenge to Jesus' authority. Demons challenge Jesus because demons hate Jesus. 

Comfortable Jesus?

Mark 1:16-20, Mark 2:13-14
Jesus calls followers. We call them disciples. 
Is Jesus' call to those disciples different than his call to us? If not, then why is our response so different than theirs? 

Steven Mansell brings this important look at what a disciple actually is.

03: The Temptation

Mark 1:12-13

Immediately after the mountaintop experience of his baptism, the Holy Spirit drives Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted for 40 days. What is happening here? Why would God drive Jesus out like this? What does this prove?