The Orchard Church
Sermon series from The Orchard Church in Waynesville, NC.
Episodes
149 episodes
Wisdom Isn't Enough
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, discovered that human wisdom alone cannot provide true meaning or satisfaction in life. Despite having unlimited resources and unprecedented knowledge, he found himself frustrated and sorrowful because so...
The Search For Meaning
Life often feels overwhelming and meaningless, but the book of Ecclesiastes offers profound wisdom for navigating these feelings. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, discovered that the Hebrew word "hevel" doesn't mean worthless, but rather...
Don't Judge
The phrase judge not from Matthew 7:1 is often misunderstood and taken out of context. Jesus wasn't forbidding moral discernment but rather hypocritical, self-righteous condemnation. Christians are called to judge fellow believers with humility...
Money is the Root of All Evil
The Bible doesn't say money is the root of all evil, but rather that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. This distinction is crucial for understanding our relationship with wealth. True contentment comes from trusting God's provis...
He Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle
One of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture is 1 Corinthians 10:13, which many interpret as God's promise not to give us more than we can handle. However, this verse specifically addresses temptation and our ability to resist sin, not l...
He Will Give You The Desires
Psalm 37:4 is often misunderstood as God promising to give us whatever we want if we love Him enough. However, the true meaning is that when we delight in the Lord, He plants His desires within our hearts so that what we want aligns with what H...
Armed and Dangerous
In a world filled with confusing messages about masculinity, biblical manhood offers clear direction. A godly man fulfills five key roles: prophet, provider ), protector, priest, and king. To become this man requires five characteristics: being...
God Has Good Plans For You
Jeremiah 29:11 is often misunderstood as a promise for life's celebrations, but it was actually written for the Israelites during their darkest hour in Babylonian exile. God's good plans don't always align with our preferences or comfort levels...
Fully Devoted: All or Nothing
The resurrection of Jesus transforms death into life, but it demands a choice: will you admire Jesus or surrender to Him completely? True faith isn't casual agreement but putting the full weight of your life on Christ. Jesus died for all of you...
Fully Devoted: The Relationships of Discipleship - Part 2
Sunday morning worship serves a vital purpose in the life of believers, but it was never designed to be sufficient for complete spiritual development. According to Psalm 5, Sunday worship is primarily about bringing an orderly arranged offering...
Fully Devoted: The Relationships of Discipleship - Part 1
Discipleship is about being a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, but one-on-one relationships form the backbone of spiritual growth. Jesus modeled discipleship through different levels of relationship, from the intimate connection with Joh...
Fully Devoted: The Disciplines of Discipleship (What do you do when you doubt?)
True discipleship requires more than Sunday attendance - it demands daily spiritual disciplines that transform us from the inside out. A disciple is a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ who practices essential disciplines like prayer, corpo...
Fully Devoted: The Cost of Discipleship
True discipleship requires complete devotion to Jesus Christ, not casual admiration. Following Jesus means surrendering everything - our careers, comfort, family priorities, and personal ambitions - to make Him our ultimate priority. Like the f...
Fully Devoted: The Benefit of Discipleship
True discipleship means being a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, not just accumulating religious activities. When Jesus calls us, He calls us out of sin, into relationship, and up to obedience. The first disciples knew about Jesus but ha...
Fully Devoted: What is a Disciple?
A fully devoted follower of Jesus is more than just a fan who admires and agrees with Him - it's someone who actively follows, obeys, and surrenders everything to Christ. The Great Commission reveals that to make disciples, we must first be dis...
What Do You See?
This sermon explores Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6:22-23 about the eye being the lamp of the body, using the metaphor of vision to discuss spiritual sight and focus. Pastor Stephen emphasizes that our spiritual eyes need regular checkups, just...
Lead Us, Deliver Us: How We Keep Praying
This sermon focuses on the final petition of the Lord's Prayer: 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.' Pastor Stephen emphasizes that deliverance from temptation depends on three key factors: our want to be delivered, our read...
Give Us, Forgive Us: Why We Pray
Pastor Jonathan Quinn explores the second section of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on 'give us this day our daily bread' and 'forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.' He explains that Jesus is teaching us to ask God for both physical prov...
Your Kingdom Come: What We Pray For
Week 2 of “In Over My Head”: Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Pastor Stephen emphasizes that this prayer is not passive agreement but an active, unconditional surrender to God as King. He challenges listeners to...
Our Father in Heaven: Who We Pray To
Feeling overwhelmed by life? Here's the truth that changes everything: Everything that's over your head is under His feet. Prayer isn't your last resort when problems hit - it's your first response to God's never-ending love. What would change ...
Fasting
This sermon focuses on the spiritual discipline of fasting as a means to experience God's presence more deeply. Pastor Stephen emphasizes that fasting is not about losing weight or earning God's favor, but about creating space for God by emptyi...
Nothing & Everything
The parable of the Good Samaritan challenges our understanding of who deserves our compassion and care. When a lawyer asks Jesus about inheriting eternal life, Jesus responds with a story about an unlikely hero - a Samaritan who shows mercy to ...