Orchard UMC Sermons & More
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Sermons & more from Orchard United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills, MI. Orchard United Methodist Church is a community of faith that believes Jesus taught us to value and respect the humanity and holiness of all persons of any race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, social, and economic circumstances. We celebrate the diversity of our community. We welcome and invite all persons to join us in the full life of our church on our journey toward a closer relationship with God.Find OrchardUMC on YouTube & Facebook.
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DTLN - Scene Three - An Angel Brings Good News, Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people...
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DTLN - Scene Seven - Jesus, the Messiah, Is Born, Luke 2:7, 11
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn…[the angel said to them] to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
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DTLN - Scene Six - The Wise Men Follow a Star, Matthew 2:1-11
… there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. [Matthew 2:9b-10]
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DTLN - Scene Five - The Angels Praise God, Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
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DTLN - Scene Four - The Shepherds, Luke 2:8
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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DTLN - Scene Two - Traveling to Bethlehem, Luke 2:4-5
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.
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DTLN - Scene One - The Census, Luke 2:1
"In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered."
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Carrying the Cross - prayer Walk/prayer station
Join us as we pray together out of Joyce Rupp's book, "Out of the Ordinary." Take a short walk, sit in a chair outside or in your home. Let us pray...
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Compassionate Love, "Be Love: Everybody Always" - March 8, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 In a world where hate seems to be more prominent than love, we, as those who follow Jesus, have the opportunity to change the world. Loving like Jesus means that we love everybody—always: the neighbor who has late parties into the wee hours of the morning; the guy who...
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Love Everybody Always, "Be Love: Everybody Always" - March 1, 2020
Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5 In a world where hate seems to be more prominent than love, we, as those who follow Jesus, have the opportunity to change the world. Loving like Jesus means that we love everybody—always: the neighbor who has late parties into the wee hours of the morning; the guy who…
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God Helps Those Who Help Themselves, "That's Not in the Bible?" sermon series, February 23, 2020
Scripture: Romans 5:6-8 In our third and final sermon from the series, "That's Not in the Bible?", Pastor Amy Mayo-Moyle preaches on the phrase, "God Helps Those Who Help Themselves." Listen as she explains how that phrase isn't in the Bible, where it originated, and why it's not really how our...
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God Will Never Give You More than You Can Handle, "That's Not in the Bible?" sermon series, February 16, 2020
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Pastor Nick Bonsky preaches on the popular phrase, "God will never give you more than you can handle," and dispels that by saying that yes, oftentimes, we do have more than we can handle. However, God does say that God will always be there in times of joy, times…
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Everything Happens for a Reason - "That's Not in the Bible?" sermon series - February 9, 2020
Scripture: Romans 8:28-30 This week we began a new mini-series - "That's Not in the Bible?" Pastor Amy talked about the colloquial saying, "Everything happens for a reason." Listen as we will look at these sayings, unpack them, and suggest some alternatives from the Bible.
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Justice, Mercy, Grace - Orchard at the Movies sermon series
February 2, 2020 Scripture: Micah 6:6-8 On the final Sunday of our January sermon series, "Orchard at the Movies," Pastor Amy preaches on the movie Just Mercy. Coupled with the scripture reading in Micah - "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk...
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New Life - Orchard at the Movies sermon series
Scripture: John 21:1-14 In this third week of our sermon series, Orchard at the Movies, we're taking a look at how the film Dolittle can help intersect faith and film. Pastor Amy Mayo-Moyle ties in the story of Dr. Dolittle, the title character of the movie, who is feeling hopeless, without...
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Well-formed Love - Orchard at the Movies sermon series
Scripture: 1 John 4:17-21 We saw "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" as our movie for the January 19, 2020 sermon. Listen as Pastor Nick relates the story in this latest (and last?) Star Wars film using the theme of how perfect love casts out fear.
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Ripples - Generosity Dinner and Program - January 12, 2020
On January 12, 2020, we were privileged to welcome Bishop David Alan Bard to our church as we celebrated together an evening of sharing our blessings and thanking God for all that he has done for us. Bishop Bard gave a message on "Ripples" - how we might never know the effects of who or how one…
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For Someone Else - Orchard at the Movies sermon series
Scripture: John 15: 12-17 This Sunday started our popular January sermon series, "Orchard at the Movies." We met on the previous Tuesday and sold out the theater to view "Little Women" together. This Sunday Pastor Amy gave a sermon on one of the movie's themes - sacrificing for someone else. Our...
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Rekindle the Gift - January 5, 2020
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 This first Sunday of January in the new year, we have started a new tradition - celebrating All Saints' Day. By doing this on the first Sunday of a new year, we are able to celebrate the saints who have gone before us throughout the previous year, remembering their…
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Mary's Favor - December 22, 2019
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 On this Christmas Sunday, Pastor Amy Mayo-Moyle asked the questions: "What would your life be like if you really believed God loves you?" and "What if we believed in ourselves the way God believes in us?" Her sermon on the favor of Mary and what it must have been like and...
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When God Breaks In - December 8, 2019
Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44 and Luke 3:1-6 On this second Sunday of Advent, Pastor Amy preaches on "When God Breaks In." She asks two questions in her suggestion to make an Advent list: "What in your life do you Christ to break in and steal?" and "What can you put on your list to make the world...
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Symbols of the Season
Listen to highlights from Sunday's service - through scripture, song, and prayer - as Pastor Nick Bonsky, liturgist Jantz Black, and members of the congregation helped decorate the sanctuary with symbols of the season - Advent candles, wreaths, garland, poinsettia, light, caroling, tree, etc.
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Thankful for the Mess
Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 On this Thanksgiving Sunday, Pastor Nick preaches on how to be thankful for the mess - the mess of life that leads us to need Jesus, the mess of life that Jesus walked among - through and with the muck - and the mess of life that we are called to walk with Jesus.
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Sealed by Faith
11/17/19 Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3, 5-6 On our "Taking the Next Step" Sunday where we dedicate our gifts to God for next year's ministry, we hear Pastor Amy talk about having faith to do as God calls. It takes courage to act in faith; are you ready to be completely changed by generosity?
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The Missional Imperative
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 As we continue our sermon series on the Ripple Effect, we were honored to have the Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, District Superintendent of the Greater Detroit District, preach on "The Missional Imperative" at both the 9 and 11 am services.
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Revealed through Prayer
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9 In this second sermon in our Generosity Challenge, Pastor Amy speaks on "Revealed through Prayer." How often are our prayers centered on needs - those of others and of ourselves? How often do we stop and ask, "God, what do you want me to do?" and then listen for the answer?
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Grounded in Gratitude
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 As we begin our Generosity Challenge, we hear Pastor Amy speak on being "Grounded in Gratitude." Before this sermon series we asked Orchard members and friends to tell their story of gratitude for God and for Orchard. We then recorded their stories and, each week, will…
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The Love of God Becomes Real
Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28a Rev. Mike Mayo-Moyle stepped to preach for us as Pastor Amy recovers. Preaching out of the scripture passage from Genesis on creation, Rev. Mike tells about being made in the "spittin' image" of God, each of us uniquely created with sacred gifts to use in showing what…
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So, What Do You Do?
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30 In this last sermon in our series, "Getting Your House in Order," Pastor Nick talks about getting our "jobs" in order - and ends by asking the questions, "what seeds are we sowing..." and "when people look at you, do they see a faith lived out?"
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Getting Our Temples in Order
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 In our fifth sermon in our six-week fall sermon series, "Getting Your House in Order," Pastor Amy talks about our physical health in order. We hear a video in the sermon - "Get Fit & Lit with Jesus" - that can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yll0CXJfQhw.
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A Conversation between Pastor Amy and Dr. Mary Clark
Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5a We're into our fourth week of our fall series, "Getting Your House in Order." This week's topic is about mental and emotional health and you'll hear a conversation between Dr. Mary Clark and Pastor Amy. Dr. Clark is a member of our congregation. She earned her doctorate…
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Blessings of the Harvest
Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:19-22 This week's message in our six-week fall sermon series, "Getting Your House in Order," is from our Associate Pastor, Nick Bonsky. Pastor Nick talks about getting our financial houses in order.
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Two by Two Through Life
Scripture: Luke 10:1-5 In the second sermon of our six-week sermon series, "Getting Your House in Order," Pastor Amy talks about relationships. It was the perfect setting for celebrating the ministry of DyAnn St. Clair, the "Face of Orchard," who retired after 23 years of service, most recently…
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How Is It with Your Soul?
Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 12-13 This is the first sermon in our six-week fall sermon series, "Getting Your House in Order." In this first sermon, Pastor Amy talks about getting your spiritual house in order.
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Sermons & more from Orchard United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills, MI. Orchard United Methodist Church is a community of faith that believes Jesus taught us to value and respect the humanity and holiness of all persons of any race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, social, and economic circumstances. We celebrate the diversity of our community. We welcome and invite all persons to join us in the full life of our church on our journey toward a closer relationship with God.Find OrchardUMC on YouTube & Facebook.
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