Orchard Community Church Sunday Morning Messages

"Approaching the King" Esther 5:1-14 In this passage, we have contrasting characters. Esther approaches the king by faith and with humility. Haman has an approach, too; his is one of foolish pride in his accomplishments. With God, it's never about accomplishment; it's always about relationships. Do we know and belong to Him?__________________________________________________EstherGo

"Seize the Moment" Esther 4:1-17 God will accomplish His purposes. The question is whether He'll do so through or in spite of us. In this passage, Mordechai and Esther's faith comes to life, and they begin to follow God's lead. No matter where we find ourselves, we can be confident that God can use us for his purposes. God's providence leads Esther to become the people's mediator b

"Buckle Up" Esther 2:19-3:15 We live in a broken world where life is often hard and unfair, and we often sin and suffer, but God is always near and at work for the good of His people. So we always have hope, not least of which is for a greater King!________________________________________________________EstherGod Behind the ScenesEsther is the only book in the Bible that doesn't me

"God Prepares the Way"Esther 2:1-18 While Xerxes is enacting his plan, God's providence leads Esther to become Queen because of the role she will play in His plan. God is often at work in our lives in ways we can't see, and He can use us despite our situations, shortcomings, and sins. __________________________________________________________________EstherGod Behind the Scenes Esth

“Where is God?” Esther 1:1-22 It may seem to us at times that God is absent when, in fact, He is present behind the scenes. God used one person standing up for what was right, exposing the frailty of this worldly kingdom and creating the opportunity for his plan to unfold. God's power and providence mean we always have hope, not least of which is for a greater Kingdom._________

I Am the Bread of LifeJesus is the one who fills usJohn 6: 32-39Guest Preacher - Melinda HoytOrchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at [email protected]'s Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

“He is Risen!: Two Disciples on the Road” Luke 24:13-35After Jesus was crucified, two of his disciples encountered an amazing man on the road to Emmaus, and their lives were forever changed when they realized that Jesus had risen from the dead! As we encounter Jesus, may our lives be changed, too, as we realize that He is the Risen Lord!(Easter Sunday)__________________________

The Adoring CrowdsMark 21:1-11 Crowds of people on the road to Jerusalem encountered Jesus, and they adored him because they believed He was the Messiah. As we encounter Jesus, who do we say that He is, and how could that change our lives?__________________________________________________________Encounters with Jesus (Lent)Throughout the Gospels, people had amazing encounters with

“A Reluctant Participant” John 5:1-15 A man who could not walk had an encounter with Jesus, and he took a leap of faith that changed his life. As we encounter Jesus, he also calls us to take leaps of faith.______________________________________________Encounters with Jesus (Lent)Throughout the Gospels, people had amazing encounters with Jesus. These were ordinary people ...

A Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12 A Paralyzed man encountered Jesus, and he was healed and forgiven. As we encounter Jesus, He desires to heal and forgive as well._____________________________________________Encounters with Jesus (Lent)Throughout the Gospels, people had amazing encounters with Jesus. These were ordinary people who were forever changed by their encounters with Him. With t