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Quick and Slow
Orchard Hill Church Wexford Campus Adult Ministry Director Russ Brasher vividly describes the key concept of elimination of sin from our life in the New Testament's book of James.
Come Ye Thankful People: A Thanksgiving Hymn to Remember in 2022
Growing up in the church I remember singing "Come Ye Thankful People, Come”. The words to this hymn are foreign to us in 2022, but it is a call to God’s people to gather, sing praise, and give thanks to God after a successful fall harvest.
212 #10 - Alignment
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund completes the 212 message series illustrating how it's important for believers of Christ to align their lives to Biblical truth.
What Does it Mean to Contend Hard in Prayer?
Has anyone ever asked you to “pray hard” for a concern in their life? When this has been asked of me, I have honestly wondered what it means to pray “hard.” What does that even look like, and why would it matter in prayer?
212 #9 - Transcendent
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians. Humanity yearns to connect to the living God.
Why is My Soul Downcast? (Psalm 42 Devotional)
All of us go through times of sadness, sorrow, or even depression. Scripture makes it clear that we live in a fallen world, and that because of sin, we will experience pain in this life. But the purpose of suffering is not to make us let go of life; rather its purpose is to mature us.
212 #8 - Anticipation
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians. In anticipation of the life to come, Christ followers should hold loosely to the comings and goings of this world and keep their sights past the horizon of this current life.
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
My simple answer to this question is yes. Celebrate Halloween in a way that can glorify God. There is, of course, more nuance to this topic which means my simple answer needs a little more explaining, so here are some more of my thoughts about how to answer this question.
212 #7 - Selfless
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians looking at the biblical qualities of love and how the love of God never stops chasing mankind in spite of all its failures.
Should Christians be Buried or Cremated?
A recent article published by the Washington Post sites that by the year 2040, 4 out of 5 Americans are projected to choose cremation over burial. When considering this decision for yourself, or for your loved ones, is there a clear Biblical position that can be applied?
212 #6 - Compassionate
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians. The Bible teaches Christians to be compassionate out of a place of forgiveness. Without love in action, Christians' teaching is nothing more than a clanging gong to the world.
5 Tips for Sharing the Gospel
Why share our faith to begin with? There are many reasons, but I’ll simply give two: urgency and obedient response. There is only one way to get to God/Heaven and that’s through Jesus Christ. Here are 5 practical tips for sharing the gospel with those around.
212 #5 - Responsibility
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians and sharing insights about the unique gifts God has gifted to each one of us.
Heal My Soul, O Lord (Psalm 41 Devotional)
Part of what happens as we come into the presence of the Lord is the healing of our souls. He desires a type of redemption that restores our very souls.
212 #4 - Receiving
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians outlining five important reasons why a Christian needs to stay connected to the church body.
Spiritual Formation of Children
When it concerns the spiritual formation of our children, the stakes are very high. As believers, it is not whether we are spiritually forming our children, but whether the spiritual formation they are receiving is true and biblical.
212 #3 - Community
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians. Each of us has unique attributes that, when brought together, make the church a great community to experience.
Eschatology: The Doctrine of Last Things Explained
In the case of end time prophecy, there are at least 183 recorded (and failed) predictions concerning the end of the world. So, what is the point of studying Eschatology? The answer is profoundly simple. It is presented in God’s Word and therefore a dutiful and worthwhile endeavor.
212 #2 - Celebration
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund continues the message series 212 teaching out of 1 Corinthians 11 speaking about the reverence of communion as a solemn celebration.
Trail Pittsburgh to Trail Jesus
My husband and I were walking on a local trail when we came upon a steel plate etched with the words “Trail Pittsburgh”. Somehow that scuffed steel plate sparked deeper thoughts about the bridges we’d crossed since moving here - how God brought us and where we are now on His path.