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Controversial Jesus #7 - Grace
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at a situation in John 8 where Jesus is confronted by a group of people that want to trap him in a situation where he will either keep the standard or be compassionate.
Controversial Jesus #6 - Identity
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at who people thought Jesus was in their day and how their perception of Jesus mirrors what people think today.
Controversial Jesus #5 - Options
Looking deeper into what John means by "whoever" in chapter 6 of his gospel, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores how everyone can come forward to receive the valuable gift that Jesus has to give us.
Legacy - 30 Year Celebration
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund leads Orchard Hill in remembering the founding vision and encourages members of faith today to continue boldly proclaiming the Gospel to future generations.
Controversial Jesus #4 - Signs
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the story of the feeding of 5,000 in John 6 and showing how Jesus addresses our fears when the crowd questions him.
Controversial Jesus #3 - Authority
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Emily DeAngelo look at who we look to for approval and direction in our lives and how we can center that authority in Jesus in our lives.
Controversial Jesus #2 - Justice
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the topic of justice and it helps us step out of our perspective of looking at today only and since we've been forgiven thru the cross, we can forgive.
Controversial Jesus #1 - Performance
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins the new message series Controversial Jesus by looking at the story of the paralyzed man in John 5:1-17 and asking us today, "Do you want to be healed?"
If... Then (Easter 2019)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at several "If... Then" statements about the resurrection and about how the scriptures show us the impact that it had on the believers at the time and on Christianity moving forward.
Unexpected Jesus #11 - Does God Still Give Signs?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, looks at the second part of John chapter 4 and unpacks what it means for us to see the signs in the world around us and put our faith in Christ.
Unexpected Jesus #10 - Can Jesus Satisfy My Deepest Longings?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the age-old question, "Are you satisfied with your life?" and how Jesus's promise of living water works in making our lives better.
Unexpected Jesus #9 - Does God Get Angry
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the second part of John 3 and how 3 of the hardest concepts for us to wrap our heads around in the bible should not be looked at as "fine print", but important to how we view what God has to offer in a relationship with us.
Unexpected Jesus #8 - Is Goodness Enough?
Josiah Leuenberger, Member of the Life Stage Ministry & Director of Young Adult Ministry, looks at the first half of John chapter 3 and thinks about the question "What does God want from us?"
Unexpected Jesus #7 - Does God Care How I Approach Him?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at Jesus coming to the feast of Passover and his interaction with the people at the temple to help show the kind of interaction and approach God desires in our relationship and worship with Him.
Unexpected Jesus #6 - Does Christianity Equal Deprivation?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund points to Jesus' first sign, turning water into wine, as means of allowing joy and celebration to enter into our lives. Christ is the ultimate Bridegroom.
Unexpected Jesus #5 - Is Faith Private?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at John 1:35-51 and what it means for us to share our faith with those around us.
Unexpected Jesus #4 - What Does Jesus Do?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the next portion of the Gospel of John to examine John's choice of words in explaining who Jesus was and his role in our lives.
Unexpected Jesus #3 - What Does God Expect?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the end of the prologue section of John 1 and what is revealed of God's expectations of us and how we try to go about meeting them.
Unexpected Jesus #2 - Who are God's Children?
Dr. Terry Thomas, professor of Biblical Studies at Geneva College & part-time Teaching Pastor at Orchard Hill, looks at our relationship with light and dark and how we enter into a relationship of adoption with a Father God.
Unexpected Jesus #1 - Is God Silent?
Kicking off a new series diving into the Gospel account of John, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund looks at the meaning of "the Word of God" and how God speaks into our lives.