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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
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Lather, rinse, repeat
Ep #67 - James and Forrest talk through last week's sermon on love as well as take a deep dive into the dictionary to define a few theological terms along the…
OCC PodcastLove is coming | James Green
Love is an action. And God showed his love for us through the person, action, and life of Jesus.
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Fiercely atheistic
Ep. #66 - James and Andrew talk about the peace that Jesus brings in this episode and they talk about the sovereignty of God, the way we are wired to worship…
OCC PodcastPeace is coming | James Green
Christ came to give us peace on earth. His peace. A peace that surpasses all understanding.
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Not sexy enough
Ep. #65 - James and Brenton go unscripted in this episode of Midpoint and discuss the beauty behind 'HOPE'. That's all you get for a description this time…
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They redacted their name
Ep. #64 - On this episode, Andrew and Wesley talk about being thankful among a lot of other things to get you in preparation for celebrating Thanksgiving with…
OCC PodcastGive thanks (Ps 100) | Andrew Smith
The Psalmist teaches us five ways in which to give thanks to our good God for all He has done.
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I realized I was praying
Ep #63 - On this episode, James and Andrew spend some time discussing and defining God's will, the importance of Church unity, Paul's attitude towards Mark…
OCC PodcastHow God guides us towards His will (Acts 15:36-16:10) | James Green
We don't want to miss God's instruction. Thankfully, from this passage, we see 7 ways that God leads us to where we need to be.
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Knowing When To Compromise
Ep. #62 - Pastor Forrest and Pastor James sit down together to talk about last Sunday's sermon on Acts 15. They discussed many topics including spiritual…
OCC PodcastThe Jerusalem council (Acts 15:12-35) | James Green
When is it OK to compromise? Also, we shouldn't do things that would give people an opportunity to reject the gospel. Let God's word be your guide in both…
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Doing Wesley's job
Ep. #61 - Wesley and Brenton talk through the Samson service and talk through a myriad of topics such as their own personal heroes, parenting strategies and…
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Samson | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton Laidler
Wesley and Brenton discuss the story of Samson and answer the question of whether or not Samson should be considered a hero of the Bible.
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Bearded antagonists
Ep. #60 - This week James and Brenton discuss debating and discussing and how we as Christians 'fight' for truth and what is worth truly fighting for among…
OCC PodcastSomething worth 'fighting for (Acts 15:1-11) | James Green
There are things worth fighting for (unchangeable doctrines) when it comes to the Christian faith.
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Fray the bottom a little bit
Ep. #59 - Pastors James and Wesley talk through Paul being nearly stoned to death and yet still persevering and preaching the gospel and what that means for us…
OCC PodcastCharacter qualities of a faithful servant of God (Acts 14:8-28) | James Green
Faithful servants of God should mirror Paul and Barnabas and possess qualities shown in Acts 14.
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I had to Google it
Ep. #58 - On this episode, Brenton and Andrew get together and talk about persecution, living out gratitude for the gospel, defining weird words, and the…
OCC PodcastGood news for Gentiles (Acts 13:42-14:7) | Brenton Laidler
We should be filled with overwhelming gratitude for the gospel that is now available to everyone.
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I don't trust feelings
Ep. #57 - James and Forrest talk through James' sermon about Paul's sermon. They also talk about things like hermeneutics, the meaning of 'AD', biblical…
OCC PodcastPaul's first (recorded) sermon (Acts 13:13-41) | James Green
There is good news and bad news that impact eternity.
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Brenton's last sermon
Ep. #56 - James interviews Brenton this time around on his sermon regarding being anchored in Christ and they talk through questions about fasting, dying to…
OCC PodcastPush or pull (Acts 12:25-13:12) | Brenton Laidler
Jesus is the anchor that we tie ourselves and we can either push people towards that anchor or pull them away from Him.
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Searching for an adjective
Ep. #55 - This week, pastors James and Wesley talk about the final sermon in the series DNA and discuss Peter's angel and guardian angels in general, knowing…
OCC PodcastPerspective (Acts 12:1-24) | James Green
Peter is in prison and the situation looks bleak. On the other hand, Herod's position is very prosperous. But near the end, we see the perspective flips and…
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Unlearning is harder than learning
Ep. #54 - James and Forrest take on the task of discussing the twelve disciples and why on earth Jesus would pick them because...well...they were 'idiōtēs'…
OCC PodcastGet in the game (Mark 3:13-19) | James Green
Everyone has a place in God's kingdom. Just look at the twelve!
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Spicy foods
Episode #53 - On this episode, James and Andrew talk through topics such as Saul becoming Paul, the rift between Jews and Gentiles, Jesus and the Law, Israel…
OCC PodcastThe church of Antioch (Acts 11:19-30) | James Green
God had a plan to grow the church: accept the gentiles, reach them, encourage them, and then create fellowship with them. What does that mean for us?
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75 cent light switch
Episode #52 - On this week's episode, Pastor James and Marissa discuss last weeks sermon from Acts 11 where they discuss topics such as growing as Christians…
OCC PodcastPutting our foot down (Acts 11:1-18) | James Green
When we pick up our feet God will carry us a long way.
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Stone Temple Pilots
Episode #51 - James and Brenton take some time to discuss the ins and outs of serving and getting in the game of doing church by talking about practicing what…
OCC PodcastGet in the game (Eph 4:11-16) | James Green
Relational connection is what we are after. It is good for you and it is good for the body of Christ. We need to find it, build it, and then sustain it.
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Can I say 'crap'?
Episode #50 - Wesley and James laugh, ponder, and work through our 50th Midpoint Episode by wrapping up the Plugged-In series, all while having some…
OCC PodcastSalvation for all who believe (Acts 10:34-48) | James Green
Salvation is not based on national identity, good works, but on the person and work of Jesus Christ. This message of salvation is to spread through the witness…
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Peter's not smart
Episode #49 - Pastors James and Forrest talk about James' sermon through the first part of Acts 10:1-33 and discuss topics like how a Roman can be a righteous…
OCC PodcastPeter and Cornelius overcome their prejudice (Acts 10:1-33) | James Green
We are all prone to prejudice but God wants us to overcome our partiality so that we can join Him in His work.
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Crazy Month of July
Episode #48- In this episode, Pastor Andrew and Pastor Forrest talk through Acts 9:32-43 and the idea of "changed life," as well as discuss the crazy month of…
OCC PodcastChanged lives (Acts 9:32-43) | Forrest Jenkins
How can we live in a way that we are changed by and for God?
OCC PodcastAll-church service
For the first time ever, all three services (as well as our online audience) have come together to celebrate the families that are dedicating their children…
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Barnabas is a player-coach
Episode #47 - Pastors James and Wesley continue to conversation surrounding Saul, er...Paul....er...Saul's ministry and talk through several barriers people…
OCC PodcastSaul's ministry (Acts 9:19-31) | James Green
We can read the story of Paul and see examples of ways that we can have a 'ministry mindset'
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A Goldfish and diet-Coke communion
Episode #46 - beards, communion, the road to brokenness, transformations, and future destinations. This is what Macy and James walk through this week as they…
OCC PodcastSaul's transformation (Acts 9:1-19) | James Green
The most famous person in the Bible (besides God) is arguably Paul. His conversion shows us that God pursues us, changes our lives (with evidence) and shows us…
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Make donuts cheaper
Episode #45 - Brenton and Andrew talk through an array of topics such as the story of the Ethiopian eunuch, the price of donuts, missing verses in Bibles, what…
OCC PodcastA belief that does (Acts 8:26-40) | Brenton Laidler
A comparison between the Ethiopian eunuch with Simon the magician to answer the question 'what does a real faith look like?'
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Me monster
Episode #44 - Why is it that Christians fear for their salvation? Is it because of stories like Simon the magician? In this episode, James and Brenton talk…
OCC PodcastA belief that doesn't save (Acts 8:4-25) | James Green
Simon the magician's position before God is questionable because while he does believe the message and is baptized, his actions and words might show that there…
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The Mickey Mouse club
Episode #43 - Hopefully this doesn't get shut down by Disney! Wesley and Brenton talk about being fathers, men in ministry, volunteers and pastors, and answer…
OCC PodcastThe posture of a father | Brenton Laidler
Paul was a 'father' to the Corinthian church. And in the first letter, he starts off with a posture that many Christian men (or women, or mentors, or bosses…
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Ignored by Satan
Episode #42 - James and Forrest talk through this rough passage of Stephen's martyrdom and talk about the harsh realities of living for the Kingdom of God and…
OCC PodcastStephen's martyrdom (Acts 7:54-8:3) | James Green
Throughout history, there have been many people who have died in the face of persecution for their faith. Stephen was the first in a long line of men and women…
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It's yo' gurl!
Episode #41 - This week, James and Macy Green talk through Stephen's sermon and answer questions like 'contradictions' in the Bible, different translations…
OCC PodcastStephen's Defense (Acts 7:1-53) | James Green
Stephen defends himself and the accusations against him by preaching a powerful sermon.
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Meat trees in the garden
MIDPOINT #40 - The WB ruins yet another midpoint! Wesley and Brenton talk through the WB RUIN... where they ruined the Adam and Eve story. They talk about what…
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Adam and Eve | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton Laidler
Wesley and Brenton Ruin yet another children's story. This time they talk through a weird adaptation of Genesis 3 and bring to light the truth of the Bible…
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Put a Bible in The Back of Your Pants
Midpoint #39- Pastor James and Pastor Andrew talk through last week's sermon on Acts 6:8-15 and look deeper at the incredible character of Stephen. Along the…
OCC PodcastLike the face of an angel (Acts 6:8-15) | James Green
Stephen was victorious in Christ. His impact and victory was measured by this extraordinary life he lived. His example is one to be followed.
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Three's a crowd
Episode #38 - In this special episode Wesley interviews Forrest and Michelle Jenkins to walk through Proverbs 31, answer questions from the congregation, and…