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OCC Podcast
by Orchards Community Church
Every week on the OCC Podcast, you will hear a sermon from lead pastor James Green and the rest of the teaching team at Orchards Community Church (Lewiston, ID) as they exegete the Bible and give you practical, applicable, and helpful answers to life's questions. Then, every Wednesday, you can join us for MIDPOINT, a new series where the pastors discuss the sermon, answer questions from the congregation, and give ways you can prepare your heart and mind for the upcoming service.Got a question? Send it to [email protected] and get answers!
Episodes
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Unity (Rom 15:1-13) | James Green
The goal is for the church to be one mind, one voice, with one purpose.
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Planting 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 alongside someone whose conscience differs from yours? What is the foundational motivation for relationships with fellow Christians? All this…
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Stumbling 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.
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Don'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 church so crucial to living out the gospel? Is there room for those in God's church to have different opinions from one another? When do we...
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Paul's Pro-Tips for Life (Rom 14:1-12) | Brenton Laidler
We should not divide over disputable matters.
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Bad 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 handles finances and live as an example? Why does how we act in our car when frustrations arise matter? All this and more on this week's...
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Just do it (Rom 13:8-14) | James Green
What is the practical application of being a living sacrifice?
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Throw 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 without sinning? Why is application equally important to the interpretation of Scripture? Should we be joyful about paying taxes to the...
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Paul's Hot Take (Rom 13:1-7) | James Green
The government and politicians are in power because God put them in place.
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Would 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 involved in a small group? What about serving in a ministry on Sunday? Why does it matter? What can we, as a church, do to help others in the...
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Bloom where we are planted | James Green
Are we inviting or are we investing?
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Filling 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? What does the gift of hospitality mean? How can we compel people to slow down and hear the good news of Jesus? Why do we need to get...
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Who are we inviting to the table? | James Green
We should invite everyone to the table, because... Jesus did.
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Full 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 does God get the glory if we're uncomfortable? Why do we let our fears stop us from living a life serving Christ faithfully? All this and...
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God's calling is greater than our comfort | James Green
How do we bless others?
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Ice 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 with one another as far as it depends on you? What are the real struggles of living as disciples of Christ? All this and more on this week's...
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Relational Connection - Part 2 (Romans 12:9-10) | James Green
Be authentically you in Christ.
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Compromising 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 'cussing'? Can you redeem worldly things for the Kingdom? How do we practically see people the way God sees them? All this and more on this week's...
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Relational connection
Relationships are important.
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Gifts 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 the Spirit? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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Spiritual gifts (Rom 12:6-8) | James Green
Are we serving where God has called us?
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God'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 they rank? What's the best one? Have the gifts ceased or continued? What are the implications of either one? All this and more on this...
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Getting 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 it? Pastor Andrew and Pastor Forrest talk about all this and more as they process Romans 12:1-2. Enjoy!
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The 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 does obedience look like? Why should we know how to obey in addition to what to obey? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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All 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 baptized in the river.
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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 to God? What is Paul implying when he says that the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable? All this and more on this week's episode....
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Mercy (Rom 11:28-36) | James Green
God doesn't owe anyone salvation.
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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 lives? What does the state of Israel have to do with the church? How do you study the Bible properly? All this and more on this week's...
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God'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 the redemption of sex? Why is this conversation pertinent for singles? How does Jesus redeem those who have been hurt or abused by sexual...
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The 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 look like to work through that? Are emotions good or bad? How do we grow in our emotional integrity? Why are boundaries so helpful for…
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The 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 God's design and definition of sex? Why should we talk to our kids about sex? How can we be ambassadors for God and restore God's design…
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The 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? What about the wild branches? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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Branches (Rom 11:11-21) | James Green
Being grafted into God's family.
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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 believers grow in knowing God more so it is not just ahead knowledge thing but heart growth? All this and more on this week's episode....
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God's Forever Love (Rom 11:1-10) | James Green
God's rejection of Israel is partial.
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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 say to get the ball rolling? James and Brenton give some insights into all of this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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God'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 ESV in service? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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God'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 responsible if God is sovereign over all? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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God'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? What does sovereignty mean? How is God's preference like choosing Diet Coke or Pepsi? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!
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God is sovereign (Rom 9:6-15) | James Green
God's word never fails
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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 when our identity is based on something other than Jesus? What's the difference between a huddle and a brotherhood? All this and more on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week on the OCC Podcast, you will hear a sermon from lead pastor James Green and the rest of the teaching team at Orchards Community Church (Lewiston, ID) as they exegete the Bible and give you practical, applicable, and helpful answers to life's questions. Then, every Wednesday, you can join us for MIDPOINT, a new series where the pastors discuss the sermon, answer questions from the congregation, and give ways you can prepare your heart and mind for the upcoming service.Got a question? Send it to [email protected] and get answers!
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Every week on the OCC Podcast, you will hear a sermon from lead pastor James Green and the rest of the teaching team at Orchards Community Church (Lewiston, ID) as they exegete the Bible and give you practical, applicable, and helpful answers to life's questions. Then, every Wednesday, you can join...
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