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OCC Podcast
Each week on the podcast, you will hear a sermon from lead pastor James Green and the teaching team at Orchards Community Church (Lewiston, ID) as they walk verse by verse, chapter by chapter, and share biblical truth from God's Word. Then, every Wednesday, join us for MIDPOINT, our mid-week devotional series, where the pastors discuss the sermon, answer questions from the congregation, and offer practical advice on how to be a devoted disciple of Jesus. Email us: occpodcast@lewistonocc.org
Episodes
OCC PodcastCookies and Kittens
What is today's unfriendly area for evangelizing? Where does our hesitation come from? What is Paul's big 'ask' for Christians today? How do we "strive for…
OCC PodcastPaul's Dream for the Church (pt. 2) (Rom 15:20-33) | James Green
Paul was a trailblazing, visionary, devoted to prayer. Are you?
OCC PodcastDead Bird
Are we actively participating in God's work, or are we simply benefiting from it? What about Paul's heart as a pastor and priest impacts us? What does living…
OCC PodcastPaul's Dream for God's Church (pt. 1) (Rom 15:14-19) | James Green
What does God's church look like?
OCC PodcastHeels dug in
What Bible verse says that Pepsi is not superior to Coke? Asking for a friend. Also, how do you help people who have their heels dug in on a specific sin?…
OCC PodcastUnity (Rom 15:1-13) | James Green
The goal is for the church to be one mind, one voice, with one purpose.
OCC PodcastPlanting a flag
Why is it so difficult for us to die to ourselves and serve the weaker brother? How can something that isn't technically a sin be sinful? How do you walk…
OCC PodcastStumbling block (Rom 14:13-23) | James Green
We should act in brotherly love and not be stumbling blocks to our brothers and sisters in Christ.
OCC PodcastDon't follow me
How do we respond to stubborn brothers who refuse to see black-and-white issues as gray? Why does vulnerability from the pulpit matter? Why is unity in the…
OCC PodcastPaul's Pro-Tips for Life (Rom 14:1-12) | Brenton Laidler
We should not divide over disputable matters.
OCC PodcastBad drivers
How did Leanna's second try at Midpoint go? Does a soapy cup ruin coffee or Diet Coke? Should we borrow money? How can we live differently from how the world…
OCC PodcastJust do it (Rom 13:8-14) | James Green
What is the practical application of being a living sacrifice?
OCC PodcastThrow your mess on
How far does authority trickle down? What do you do when you get frustrated thinking you're the only one following the rules? When can you not obey authority…
OCC PodcastPaul's Hot Take (Rom 13:1-7) | James Green
The government and politicians are in power because God put them in place.
OCC PodcastWould you rather?
What was the purpose of the "gather" series? What stops people from getting involved in church? Is it more important to give money to the church or to get…
OCC PodcastFilling every seat
What is the series "Gather" all about? What are valid excuses to reject the gospel? How do we as a church help people become fully devoted followers of Christ?…
OCC PodcastWho are we inviting to the table? | James Green
We should invite everyone to the table, because... Jesus did.
OCC PodcastFull blown emotions
How do extroverts stretch themselves to serve? Is serving in our comfort zone a good thing or a bad thing? Should we always die to ourselves to serve God? How…
OCC PodcastIce Baseball
Does it really matter how we act if you already believe? How does trusting in God translate practically to everyday living? What does it mean to be at peace…
OCC PodcastRelational Connection - Part 2 (Romans 12:9-10) | James Green
Be authentically you in Christ.
OCC PodcastCompromising with culture
How do we navigate creating boundaries in things that culture gives us free rein with? Where do convictions play a part in that? What about Christian…
OCC PodcastGifts upon gifts
What are spiritual gifts? Why are they given to the church body? What are the different types of speaking in tongues? Are they known languages or mysteries in…
OCC PodcastGod's kinda cool
Where do natural gifts and spiritual gifts overlap? How are the fruit of the Spirit related to the gifts of the Spirit? What are the spiritual gifts and how do…
OCC PodcastGetting in the Game (Rom 12:3-6) | James Green
What could stop us from being a living sacrifice?
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Living Sacrifice
What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? What does it look like to have your mind renewed by Christ? What does it look like to be in this world and not of…
OCC PodcastThe Great Therefore (Rom 12:1-2) | Forrest Jenkins
What does God want from us as His children?
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My testimony
In this recap of the All Church Service where we had baptisms and child dedications, we explore whether or not a testimony alone is good enough. Also, what…
OCC PodcastAll Church Service - 2026
Our annual service where all four services meet at Chief Looking Glass Park in Asotin, WA to worship, study God's word, dedicate their families, and get…
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Consigned to disobedience
What does consigned mean? Is unmerited favor with God a mercy from God? Are bad choices a prerequisite to understanding God's mercy? What is a proper response…
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S.O.A.P.
Where was James all this time?! Why was the last sermon series so useful for the church? How does boldness in the pulpit translate to boldness in our personal…
OCC PodcastGod's Covenant with Israel (Rom 11:22-27) | James Green
The Nation of Israel's salvation is coming in the future.
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The John 8 Woman
What does the interaction between Jesus and the woman in John 8 tell us about God's redemption from sin? What did Jesus die for? What is the full picture of…
OCC PodcastThe Redemption of Sex (Jn 7:53-8:11) | Andrew Smith
The redemption of sex is found in Jesus, who meets our brokenness with grace, truth, and new life.
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How do we keep the discussion going?
How do we keep this discussion going forward? Why is it so important to keep communication lines open on the topic of sex? What is recovery, and what does it…
OCC PodcastThe Fall of Sex (1 Cor 7:3-5) | Brenton Laidler
Mankind has taken God's perfect design for sex and corrupted it.
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Let's talk about sex.
Why can't we talk about sex? Why is it such a difficult conversation to have in a culture where sex is everywhere? How can we know God better by understanding…
OCC PodcastThe Creation of Sex (Gen 2) | Brenton Laidler
God designed sex to be marital, intimate, vulnerable, pleasurable, and reproductive.
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Is personal faith the key?
Why is personal faith important? Does the Church replace Israel as God's chosen people? Where, when, and how does it end? Who does the olive tree represent?…
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Let's talk about Faithfulness
How is God Faithful to Israel? How is God faithful throughout Scripture? How can we as believers grow in our understanding of God’s faithfulness? How can we as…
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Let's talk about evangelism
What is evangelism, and how should we go about doing it? Should everyone evangelize? What if you're scared? What are some practical tips and pointers to do or…
OCC PodcastGod's Offer of Salvation (Rom 10:11-21) | James Green
The good news needs to be proclaimed.
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Hosea is Next
Why are people so upset about the gospel? What does our righteousness have to do with anything? How hard is it to pray for others' salvation? Why do we use the…
OCC PodcastGod's offer of Salvation (Rom 10:1-10) | James Green
How keeping the law doesn't earn salvation!
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Robots don't love
Why is there so much tension? Love or sovereignty? Double predestination or double election? Don't we get credit for our parents and heritage? Are we still…
OCC PodcastGod's Sovereignty and Man's Responsibility (Rom 9:16-33) James Green
God always wants the very best for His children.
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God's in charge
How does God's word never fail? How is it that Israel can be Israel and yet not a part of Israel? Why is Paul in love with the OT? Why does God love or hate?…
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I only have two friends
Why should we talk about men? How are men the thermostats in the home, and what does that look like? How should we step into vulnerability? Why is it a problem…
OCC PodcastPutting in the Work | James Green
Why did God fearfully and wonderfully make us...to be us?
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Not retired yet
Why aren't we back in Romans? How many points can you have in a sermon? How do you alleviate the tension between being with God and bearing good fruit? Why…
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Adam and Eve Smith
What's the deal with all the parentheses? What about Israel, and why should Christians care so much? What was Adam and Eve's last name? How should the church…
