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Reflections with Dr. Kurt Bjorkluind
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund teaches from Matthew 16 to explain the difference between human perspective during times of suffering verses God's perspective during times of suffering.
Eleos Haiti Weekend
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund and Hope Baptist Church Pastor St. Ange Montestime share the vision of the partnership between Orchard Hill Church in the United States and Hope Baptist Church in Haiti.
Independence Day 2022 - It’s Time
Butler Campus Pastor, Brady Randall, speaks from Mark 1 looking at Jesus' invitation to us to follow Him and a reminder that now is the time for all of us to be about loving, responding, and sharing the Gospel.
Discerning the Good News
Teaching Pastor Dr. Terry Thomas colorfully illustrates why reading and studying the Bible is important for the life of all Christians.
Happier #7 - Moral Clarity and a Clear Conscience
Orchard Hill Strip District Campus Pastor Dan Irvin completes the "Happier" message series teaching out of 1 Corinthians 10 on making good choices for God, yourself, and others.
Happier #6 - Warned and Encouraged
David Bowens of the Worship Arts department speaks on 1 Corinthians 10 teaching about God's word being a warning to God's people in Corinth in the past and to God's people today.
Happier #5 - Compelled and Flexible
Adult Ministry Director Russ Brasher continues the Happier series speaking out of 1 Corinthians. To win all to Christ, Christians should be flexible in dealings with others, yet disciplined to not stray from the truth of the gospel.
Memorial Day 2022 - An Everlasting Memorial
Care Pastor, George Palombo, gives a Memorial Day message on different places in the Bible we see God using memorials so that people would remember what He has done for them.
The Reason For God
Director of Student Ministry James Isaac explores three arguments proposed for the existence of God.
Happier #4 - Obligated and Unrestricted
Guest speaker Mike Chilcoat continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 8 encouraging us, “When trying to figure out what to do, consider what is the most loving thing you can do for others.”
Happier #3 - Compelled and Satisfied
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and speaks about this passage’s call to focus more on the things of God and less on the things of the world.
Happier #2 - Single and Complete
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Happier message series looking at 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 and what this passage says about being single and still complete through our relationship with Christ.
Happier #1 - Married and Content
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the Happier message series teaching out of 1 Corinthians. Can we trust God in our marriages enough to allow Him to work towards our own happiness?
Final Hours #6 - 1 Event (Easter 2022)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the message series "Final Hours" on Easter focusing on the truth of the risen Christ.
Final Hours #5 - 6 Hours (Good Friday 2022)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Russ Brasher, and James Isaac lead the Good Friday service looking deeply at Christ's last remaining six hours on the cross.
Final Hours #4 - 5 People
Dr. Terry Thomas continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus's conversations with five special people are recorded for our understanding of the personhood of God today.
Final Hours #3 - 4 Places
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus visited four distinct locations during His final hours- each with special events taking place.
Final Hours #2 - 3 Stories
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus tells three parables to encourage followers to live their daily lives with the future in mind.
Final Hours #1 - 2 Questions
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund begins the new message series "Final Hours" teaching on the final hours of Jesus's life from the New Testament book of Matthew. Jesus's disciples asked two important questions of Jesus in the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew.
What God Has Against the Church #10 - Free and Bought
Senior Pastor, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, continues the message series "What God Has Against The Church" teaching from 1 Corinthians to discern God's truth about human sexuality in today's culture.