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212 #1 - Counter-Cultural
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians 11 addressing sex and gender in ancient and present-day culture with the context of the Bible’s call to be counter-cultural.
5 Books Every High School Student Should Read
It's often thought that Gen Z doesn’t read as much as generations before. However, I would argue that this generation of high school students read more than they are often credited. So, I want to share five books that were either valuable to me in high school or ones I wished I would have read as a student.
Labor Day 2022 - Live to Work
Teaching Pastor Dr. Terry Thomas give a special Labor Day message making an argument for Christians to "live to work" rather than "work to live."
Music’s Power to Engage the Heart of God (Psalm 40 Devotional)
Music is powerful. It may not tame the savage beast as they say, but it can have a profound impact on our emotions. Every week we come together to experience the presence of God through worship.
Clarity Everyday #6 - Pleasing to God (Part 2)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund concludes the "Clarity Everyday" message series teaching about pleasing God with our words and our thoughts.
3 Reasons to Make Time for God
When preparing for the upcoming school year and anticipating the early mornings and inevitable math problem that will have your child – or you - in tears, have you also prioritized your relationship with God? Remember it is never too late to return to Him.
Clarity Everyday #5 - Pleasing to God (Part 1)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Clarity Everyday message series teaching about the dangerous slope of sin in people's lives by looking at four different types of sin.
Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation Explained
Today we are going to briefly discuss and cover some of the basic understandings of one of the fancy big words used in various Christian circles ending in “ology”. In its most basic definition, Soteriology focuses on the study of salvation, or saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Clarity Everyday #4 - Necessity
Continuing in the Clarity Everyday series, Young Life Regional Director, Mike Chilcoat looks at Psalms 19:10-11 and the necessity of scripture in our lives.
Abide (Dwell Songs) | Worship Song Analysis
Today, I want to focus on a song that we have sung a handful of times during our weekend gatherings called “Abide” which is written by a worship collective called Dwell Songs. The song centers around John 15:5 and has a simple message – depend on the Lord.
Clarity Everyday #3 - Authority
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the Clarity Everyday series looking at the authority of scripture; it's authority as a historical book and in our own lives.
The Battlefronts of Our Souls (Psalm 39 Devotional)
The reality is since the fall of mankind, sin has been crouching at all our doors. Sin wants to destroy us. There are 3 primary battlefronts of our souls: the devil, the world system, and the flesh. So how do we fight on these three fronts?
Clarity Everyday #2 - Clarity: The Postmodern Problem
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the "Clarity Everyday" message series providing concise literary tools for reading the Bible correctly.
We are Never Alone with God
Fears and loneliness can go hand-in-hand when we are bombarded with constant bad news. Our emotions can resemble one of those waving tube men at car lots, but we need to remember where God is in all the bad news we read. He is with us every step of the way.
Clarity Everyday #1 - Sufficiency: The Evangelical Problem
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund kicks off the new message series "Clarity Everyday" teaching out of the Book of Psalms. God's revelation of salvation through Jesus in scripture is sufficient alone.
Genres of Biblical Literature and How to Study Them
Understanding an overview of each type of literature in the Scriptures is essential for understanding what the human author, and ultimately the Divine Author meant and means for us today.
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.
Ecclesiology: The Doctrine of the Church Explained
What is the church? Is it a building? Is it a collection of like-minded people? A combination of both? These are common and very valid questions that may leave you with a variety of different answers, depending on who you ask.
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.
What KidsFest Means to Me
When thinking about KidsFest, many fun and exciting things come to mind. Maybe it’s the waterslides, the unreal energy during club, or even just the hundreds of kids we have the opportunity to share the gospel with. It can be agreed that nothing quite compares to KidsFest.