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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 PodcastTraits of an excellent woman | Forrest Jenkins
To see what traits an excellent woman should have, we need only look to Proverbs 31.
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Forrest has been in prison
Episode #37 - Forrest and James talk about last weeks sermon and speak on how the church was enormous and functioned effectively for the Kingdom of God. What…
OCC PodcastGrowing pains (Acts 6:1-7) | James Green
There are some who have gifts given by God to lead the church. However, they can't do it all. Every Christian needs to all in with their gifts, and be 100% on…
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I'm going to quit praying for that
Episode #36 - James and Andrew talk about last week's sermon regarding persecution, expecting it, and then preaching the gospel in grace through it. They also…
OCC PodcastFacing opposition (Acts 5:12-42) | James Green
Our response to opposition has the opportunity to reflect to the world that we are children of God, and heirs with Christ.
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I'm fo' real!
Midpoint #35 - James and Brenton discuss the heart behind giving, what it looks like to rob God, whether or not God is 'mean' for disciplining His children…
OCC PodcastGenerosity in the church (Acts 4:36-5:11) | James Green
Greed is an ugly thing. As the church was growing, generosity was how the church cared for one another. James shows us what we can learn from Ananias and…
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Oofs and rudders
Midpoint #34 - James and Wesley talk about the way that books and passages are chosen to preach from, as they walk through the first week of our new series…
OCC PodcastHow to respond to persecution (Acts 4:23-35) | James Green
Peter and John are arrested because of their boldness in Christ. We must draw closer to God and continue to pray and preach the gospel, even amidst persecution.
OCC PodcastI've never eaten one cookie
Midpoint #33 - Pastors James and Forrest talk through the LIFE sermon series, a changed life in Christ, and then the extension of that being liberty in Christ…
OCC PodcastAbundant Life | James Green
Remember that time when Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead? Well, we need to know that what Jesus does for Lazarus physically is what He wants to do for us…
OCC PodcastResurrected life | Andrew Smith
How does living under the reign of Christ's resurrection guide us through life?
OCC PodcastTaking advantage of grace
Midpoint #32 - Pastors James and Andrew talk through the new series LIFE and how it points to the risen Jesus as we near Easter. They also talk about the…
OCC PodcastChanged life | James Green
The moment we profess faith in Christ we experienced a changed life. With Jesus there always comes transformation.
OCC PodcastTo rebel, or not to rebel?
Midpoint #31 - For the first time, Pastors Andrew and Brenton record a Midpoint together! They discuss the sometimes harsh reality we face when being bold for…
OCC PodcastBoldness in Christ (Acts 4:1-22) | Andrew Smith
We are called to preach a bold message about Christ and His gospel. We need to identify with Christ, even in situations when it's not easy. Pastor Andrew…
OCC PodcastEverything is math
Midpoint #30 - Pastors James and Wesley review last week’s message and talk about preaching difficult messages, returning good for evil so that people glorify…
OCC PodcastPeter's second sermon (Acts 3:11-26) | James Green
When given the pop quiz, Peter responds with a beautiful presentation of the gospel. He doesn't talk about Rome, or oppression, but simply Christ crucified…
OCC PodcastI don't think I have to sin
Midpoint #29 - James and Forrest talk through James sermon on the healing of the lame man, as well as talk about sin, the afterlife, whether or not salvation…
OCC PodcastGod gets the glory (Acts 3:1-10) | James Green
Peter and John are used for a miraculous healing of the lame man walking and this not only shows us the power of the Holy Spirit, but also addresses sickness…
OCC PodcastIt's not that complicated
Midpoint #28 - Good news everyone, the church, its doctrine, and how we are to function as a church does not need to be complicated...just stick to the Bible!…
OCC PodcastCharacteristics of a healthy church (Acts 2:42-47) | James Green
The first church was not a perfect church, but we are here today because God continued to work in the mix and the church prospered. Studying this passage in…
OCC PodcastDon't read the OT first
Midpoint #27 - James and Brenton discuss the sermon about the sermon and get to talk about some great points, including: 'meddlin', saving yourself, was Jesus…
OCC PodcastThe Sermon that started the church (Acts 2:14-41) | James Green
A sermon about a sermon... James talks us through Peter's bold sermon that saw three thousand people give their lives to Christ.
OCC PodcastDon't put yourself in the story
Midpoint #26 - Forrest and Brenton talk about the Story of Pentecost in Acts 2, why and how God moves in our lives, the differences between Acts 2 and 1 Cor…
OCC PodcastThe day has come (Acts 2:1-13) | Brenton Laidler
Acts 2:1-13 - The day of Pentecost was a whirlwind of doctrine, gifts, and power. The Holy Spirit moved in a might way in and through the people of the early…
OCC PodcastIt's weird not to be down
Midpoint #25 - Pastor James and Wesley talk through the conclusion of Acts chapter one, touch upon some heavy topics and questions, and then conclude with a…
OCC PodcastReplacing Judas (Acts 1:12-26) | James Green
After Jesus ascended into heaven, the group of apostles went into the upper room and chose a replacement for Judas Iscariot. James walks through how it worked…
OCC PodcastLicking the knife
Midpoint #24 - Pastor James and Brenton talk about Acts 1:1-11, the power of the Holy Spirit and the practical understanding of His power working in your life…
OCC PodcastYou shall be my witnesses (Acts 1:1-11) | James Green
**New Series!** Join us as James takes us through Dr. Luke's second book in the Bible, the Acts of the Apostles. We are studying through Acts 1:1-11 and…
OCC PodcastWesley and Brenton Ruin... MIDPOINT!
Midpoint #23 - So many great questions came from the WB Ruin... Noah's Ark Sunday/Monday service. Thanks for participating, for laughing, for learning with us…
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Noah's Ark | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton Laidler
The WB Show has morphed into "WB Ruin..." a series where Pastor Wesley and Pastor Brenton ruin the children's version of Noah's ark and help the church to…
OCC PodcastEat more meals around the table
Midpoint #22 - Pastor Andrew and Forrest talk through the vision of OCC and answering the call for God's life by saying, "Here I am Lord! Send me." They also…
OCC PodcastVision | Andrew Smith
When God calls, we should be like the prophet Isaiah and say, "send me, Lord."
OCC PodcastDon't stop at the paperclip
Midpoint #21 - Something new for you all. Pastor Brenton and his wife talk about his sermon on mission. They talk about how to maintain safe boundaries in…
OCC PodcastMission | Brenton Laidler
You were not made to be stagnant and complacent in your faith. Our mission is about making disciples who make disciples. It is about transformation; helping…
OCC PodcastHurt by church people
Midpoint #20 - Pastors James and Andrew talk through the purpose of Orchards Community Church as well as answer a few questions from the congregation…
OCC PodcastPurpose | James Green
What is the purpose of the church? Not the universal church, but Orchards Community Church. Pastor James talks us through the importance of relationships…
OCC PodcastHow do you eat an elephant?
Midpoint #19 - Pastors Forrest and Brenton talk about how to be not just hearers of the word but doers as well and how a perspective grounded in Christ can…
OCC PodcastDo what you need to do | Forrest Jenkins
We all need to be hearers of the word AND doers. They both work together. So, as you're planning 2023, do so by being grounded in God's word, hearing truth…
OCC PodcastWhat does James's tree look like?
Pastors James and Andrew talk about the fourth week of advent and the importance of the idea of home at Christmas, answer some questions from our church body…
OCC PodcastResolutions are benchmarks of failures
Midpoint #18 - In this HOUR LONG episode Wesley and Brenton talk about the movement of ministry at OCC, the stage, the children's area, the library, etc. And…
OCC PodcastWhat I'm gonna say is unbiblical
Wesley and James talk through the third advent message and talk about how to hear from the Holy Spirit and respond accordingly, along with other topics…
OCC PodcastAdvent 3 | James Green
What do you do when you are given an unwanted gift? Let's see what Joseph did.
OCC PodcastStop the "doom scrolling"
Forrest and James talk through this past week's sermon regarding difficult relationships, how to show love and grace and truth to those difficult people, and…
OCC PodcastAdvent 2 | James Green
What do we do and how do we handle the relationships we will experience this Christmas?
OCC PodcastTrying to pick a fight
This week James and Brenton break down Advent week 1 and talk about Christmas traditions, puzzles, difficult relationships, and even answer a question about…
OCC PodcastAdvent 1 | James Green
"If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." - John 14:23.
OCC PodcastThe book of zero John
Wesley and Brenton laugh...a lot, talking about being thankful, overcoming bitterness, and James' favorite holiday - Christmas!
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Practice to Produce | Brenton Laidler
God wants us to be thankful in all things because he wants to produce in us contentment.
OCC PodcastWe stink at thankfulness
Pastors James and Andrew walk us through the wrap up of our six week study in the book of Ruth. They walk through the complexities of the Ruth story and how it…
OCC PodcastLinks in the chain (Ruth 4:13-22) | James Green
Ruth and Boaz create strong 'links' in their genealogy chain which leads to Jesus. Are we dating, marrying, and growing our kids as a ministry? Do we see the…
OCC PodcastListen up, Lord, I'm talking!
This week James and Forrest talk about the beginning of the last chapter of Ruth, and how Boaz was a shrewd business man...but in a good way, and what that can…
OCC PodcastBoaz the redeemer (Ruth 4:1-12) | James Green
Boaz is shrewd and rescues Ruth and Naomi, who could not 'redeem' themselves. Boaz is their family redeemer...which, spoiler alert...is a shadow of the truth…
OCC PodcastTraumatizing kids by swallowing a goldfish
For the first time ever, Midpoint contains not one...not two...but THREE pastors! James, Wesley, and Brenton talk over the Family Service and have a look…
OCC PodcastThe blood, the root, & the bread | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton Laidler
Pastors Wesley and Brenton walk through the Passover and explain the importance of it, the traditional practices in celebrating it, and the modern day context…
OCC PodcastOur worst sins on full display
CAUTION: Mature themes are discussed in this episode. James and Brenton talk about a plethora of topics, from Naomi coaching Ruth for selfish reasons, dating…
OCC PodcastAn awkward encounter (Ruth 3:1-18) | James Green
From the budding relationship of Boaz and Ruth comes with it some practical help in dating life, as well as yet another picture of God's love for us.
OCC PodcastThis week on The Bachelor...
Pastors James and Andrew help wrap up Ruth chapter 2 and give advice on dating, parenting, discipleship, tv shows, and discuss next week's sermon through Ruth…