Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages
Sunday morning messages from Orchard Community Church in beautiful Ventura, California. Listen in to hear the Good News from Pastor Matt Hoyt and occasional guest preachers.
Episodes
"But Why? Part 1 (For Them)”
Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 25:40, 45
As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission to reach a broken and hurting world full of lost people who are far from Him.
Sent
God has Mission for you!
We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity as He carries out that mission. Whe...
“Not Me!” (Yes, You!) Mark 1:17, John 20:21, Ephesians 2:10
As people of faith, we are “sent” people. God has a mission to reach this world, and every one of us is called to be a part of it.
Sent
God has a Mission for you!
We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of God reaching out to humanity as He carries out that mission. When we come to faith, God...
“Knowing”
Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15
Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him.
Discipleship
What it Means to Follow Jesus
Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
“Being” Luke 10:38-42, John 14:4, Matthew 6:5-7
Being a disciple of Jesus means seeking to grow spiritually and in our character throughout our lives, becoming more and more like Jesus.
Discipleship
What it Means to Follow Jesus
Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
Doing
James 2:14-19, John 15:14, Ephesians 2:10
Being a disciple of Jesus means putting our faith in Him into action and seeking to live it. True faith is manifested in our actions.
Discipleship
What it Means to Follow Jesus
Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
Knowing
Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15
Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him.
Discipleship
What it Means to Follow Jesus
Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
Matthew 20:1-16
Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews
Our preacher this morning is Josh Matthews. Josh grew up at Orchard and has preached here many times. He will be filling in for Matt while he is on Sabbatical. However, since Josh serves a church in Garden Grove he will only be with us on a few Sundays. We are glad he is with today on Matt’s first Sunday away.
The Parables of Jesus
Jesus used p...
The Parable of the Sower
Mark 4:1-9
Guest Preacher: Charlie Little
Charlie is a retired ECO pastor who served the Templeton Presbyterian church for many years and recently served as the transitional pastor at Orcutt Presbyterian Church.
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. Joi...
What's Next?
Luke 5:1-11
VBS Sunday
Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt
Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190
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.
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.
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
Contact...
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 ...
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