Orchard Community Church Sermon Audio
501 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOrchard Community Church is in Rochester, New York. Pastor Dave Daye emphasizes going deep in our understanding and application of God's Word to our lives. Sermons are biblically based and relevant to life.
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The Miraculous Proof of the Gospel
August 19, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBHave you ever thought that if the world could just see some amazing miracle, then more people would believe? There is such a miracle. It is a miracle that has been going on for over two thousand years. It is a miracle that takes place when messed up people are saved and transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ and then come together to live for, and display, that gospel in everything we do. In John 17:20-26 Jesus, right before he is arrested, prays for everyone who will ever believe the gosp...
True Disciples
August 12, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBThis sermon looks at John 17:6-19 and is called "True Disciples." In this passage we see Jesus praying for his disciples. What he prays for them tells us a lot about what it means to be a true disciple.
The Intense Focus of Glory
August 05, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBEvery kid needs to know the joy of using a magnifying glass on a sunny day. The sunbeams strike the ground all around us allowing us to see, but when a magnifying glass is held just right, the beams of the sun's light are focused into a brilliant, intense point of light. In this sermon called "The Intense Focus of Glory" we look at John 17:1-4 where Jesus prays that the Father would glorify the Son. The focal point of this glory, the intense point of light that is focused through the work of ...
The Light Shines
July 29, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBA soldier stands ready at his post. The world is dark around him, as the sun is yet to rise. He knows enemies might be waiting in the darkness, just beyond the light of the torches on the city walls. He has been waiting and watching for hours. Rumors have been passed among the guards that an attack may be imminent. One thought gives hope to the soldier, the sun will rise soon." This is the sentiment of Psalm 130:6 which says, "I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more ...
Be Ready
July 22, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBAs we continue work on the Renovation Project, I am constantly reminded about the importance of proper preparation. Every step must be thoughtfully considered. The main point of the project must be kept firmly in sight. We constantly have to know who to talk to in order to get help about key aspects of the project. In this sermon called "Be Ready", we look at John 15:18-27 which contains some of Jesus' final words to his disciples to prepare them for difficult times that are coming. I pray t...
The Vine and the Branches
July 15, 2018 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBHave you ever asked a flower about its relationship with the stalk? How about talking to a leaf about its relationship with the trunk? These are odd ideas, yet Jesus uses a very similar picture to help us better understand our relationship with Him. In this sermon called "The Vine and the Branches", we look at John 15:1-17 where we see Jesus use this powerful illustration to teach us the absolute necessity of remaining in close relationship with Him.
Peace in a Troubled World
July 08, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this sermon we return to John chapter 14 as we continue to look at Jesus' last words to his disciples before going to the cross. We look at John 14:15-31 in a sermon called "Peace in a Troubled World". Here we see Jesus emphasize some important truths for us to hold onto as we follow him in this troubled world.
Dealing with a Troubled Heart
June 24, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWe are easily troubled people living in a troubling world. It is no wonder that anxiety is one of the most pervasive struggles among people today. This sermon is called "Dealing with a Troubled Heart" and will look at John 14:1-14 where we see Jesus comforting his disciples. In this passage we see some incredible and powerful truths about Jesus and we see how these truths offer hope for troubled hearts.
A Path Through the Dark
June 17, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this sermon called "A Path Through the Dark", we look at John 13:18-38 where we see what happens when someone chooses their own way of navigating the darkness of this world and then we see God's plan through Christ. We also hear the resounding words of Christ, "Love one another".
Our Sovereign Savior
June 10, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBJesus is amazing. He is God. He has total control over all creation. His authority extends even over death and life. In part 20 of the "Don't Miss This" sermon series on the Gospel of John, we look at John 12:37 - 13:17 in a sermon called "Our Sovereign Savior". The Sovereignty of Christ is a concept that is greater than we can possibly comprehend, yet John gives us glimpses of this Sovereignty. In this sermon we will look at two in particular - the sovereignty of Christ foretold in the Old ...
Glory on Display
June 03, 2018 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBIt is interesting to watch people at a museum. Some people look at an exhibit by stopping to read the information and really take the time to appreciate what the exhibit is about. Others glance quickly and then move on. Some don't want to look at all because they just want to get the visit over with. In this sermon called "Glory on Display" on John 12:12-36, we look at how Jesus displayed his glory and how people responded.
Three Views of Jesus
May 27, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBPeople respond in many different ways to the truth about Jesus. Some see Jesus as a threat to their security, so they reject him. Some feel Jesus isn't who they want him to be, so they reject him. Some gratefully accept the salvation Jesus brings and humbly submit to his authority in their lives. In this sermon called "Three Views of Jesus" on John 11:45 - 12:11, we examine three different ways of looking at Jesus and how these views brought about a particular response.
Come Alive
May 20, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBThere are certain life-defining, life-changing moments in our lives that we never forget. I imagine if we could ask Lazarus about such a time in his life, he would point us to what we see in John 11:1-44. In this sermon called "Come Alive" we look at this powerful passage. Here we see Jesus' perspective on difficulty, his presence with us during our struggles, and the power of his voice calling to us to "come alive."
Believe The Works
May 13, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBFor some people, seeing is believing and for others believing is seeing. In the second half of John chapter 10, Jesus challenges his audience to believe in him because of the works he has done (seeing is believing). He claims his works prove he is not just the Messiah, the Son of God, but God Himself! Some believe and see him for who he is (believing is seeing), but the spiritually blind are not convinced by Christ’s miracles and respond to his words by trying to kill him.
The Good Shepherd
May 06, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBJohn 10:1-21 is a beautiful picture of Jesus lovingly caring for his people. As the Good Shepherd he knows his sheep, his sheep know his voice and he protects his sheep - even to the point of giving his life for them. We may feel pressured to follow so many different ideas and priorities, but in the middle of this confusion the voice of the Good Shepherd is calling.
Open Your Eyes
April 29, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBWalking around in the dark can be dangerous. You move slowly, with arms outstretched, so that you can feel things before you bump into them. But what if you didn't? What if you walked as if the lights were on and you could see perfectly? You would have some bad bruises and possibly some broken furniture! This sermon looks at John 9:1-41 and is called "Open Your Eyes." In this passage we see a man who was born blind, be healed by Jesus. We also see people who think they can see, but are actual...
Who Do You Think You Are
April 22, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBLike today, the people of Jesus' day had questions about who he is. This sermon on John 8:13-59, called "Who Do You Think You Are," looks at some of these questions, but also looks at how Jesus turns the questions around to cause us to evaluate ourselves.
Light of the World
April 15, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBWhy can we and why should we trust that what we have is actually what the original author wrote? This question comes up occasionally and this sermon looks at this question by looking at a difficult passage. Then, we look at the beautiful and powerful idea that Jesus is the Light of the World from John 8:12.
Dangerous Assumptions
April 08, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBSometimes we make bad assumptions. When we assume something is true or false we will often ignore any information that might help us to see the real picture. In this sermon, called "Dangerous Assumptions", we look at John 7:1-52 where we see several groups of people who make assumptions about Jesus. They cannot see who Jesus truly is because they have already made up their mind. We still do the same thing today and need to come to Scripture to have our assumptions challenged and brought in li...
The Moment that Changed the World Forever
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBHistory is full of events that changed the world. Some of these events are great and triumphant, some are sad and tragic. Each leaves a mark on human history and the effects of those changes, for better or worse, echo into the future. But there is one event that has had a greater impact than any other. One event has forever altered the course of this world. The greatest moment that changed everything was when Jesus Christ, the Son of God, rose from the dead after dying on the cross. This mome...
Offended by Truth
March 25, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBHave you ever been really offended by someone? How did you respond? Maybe you argued with that person. Maybe you just walked away. But what if what they said that offended you, was true? What if it was something you needed to hear? In this sermon called "Offended by Truth", we look at John 6:1-71. It is part 10 of the series "Don't Miss This" on the Gospel of John. In it we see Jesus saying some things that the people didn't want to hear. But the context in which he says it and the language ...
Unexpected Miracles
March 11, 2018 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this sermon we look at two "Unexpected Miracles" in John 4:43 - 5:15 in part 8 of the sermon series "Don't Miss This", on the Gospel of John. As we look at each of these miracles we will see that Jesus doesn't often do things the way we expect.
Living Water
March 04, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBWhen you have been working hard in the hot, hot sun all day, nothing is better than a cool drink of water. (Sure, it's February and there's a snow storm on the way as I write this, but use your imagination!) Thirst points to a basic human need which is drinking water. We have an even more important need for the gift of life that comes through Jesus, but it is not always easy to see this need. In part 7 of our sermon series called "Don't Miss This", on the Gospel of John, we look at John 4:1-4...
He is Greater Than Me
February 25, 2018 05:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBWe are challenged constantly to think highly of ourselves. We train our children to know their own greatness. So why do we still struggle with feeling insignificant and insecure? As we look at John 3:22-36 in a sermon called "He is Greater Than Me" (and yes, I am aware this is bad grammar and should be "He is Greater than I" but that's not as catchy), we look at the powerful testimony of John the Baptist as he declares about Jesus "He must become greater; I must become less."
The Most Loving Gift
February 18, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBRecently we celebrated Valentine's Day. It is a day when we celebrate and express love. Gifts are given to a special someone to declare our love. In part 5 of our sermon series on the Gospel of John called "Don't Miss This" we look at John 3:16-21 in a sermon called "The Most Loving Gift."
You Must Be Born Again
February 11, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this world, the most common phrase used to refer to a Christian is “Born Again Believer”. In this sermon we look at Jesus’ night time encounter with Nicodemus in John chapter 3 in a sermon entitled, “You must be Born Again.”
Proof
February 04, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBIt's hard to be trusting sometimes. People lie, cheat, and steal. We try to trust but then get deceived and/or hurt. The Savior, Jesus, came into this world. People saw him, listened to him, and yet still struggled to believe and trust him. I think God understands this. I believe that, because the gospels are filled with times that Jesus gives us proof of who he really is so that we may believe in him. Yet people still struggle because we don't want to accept the proof. In this sermon called ...
Look, Listen, Follow
January 28, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBWhat does it take to change a life? Money? Secret formulas? Changed culture? In the gospel of John we see many people whose lives are changed for eternity by three simple ideas. They LISTENED to the truth about Jesus. They LOOKED at who Jesus was and considered the truth about him. Then they FOLLOWED Christ. This sermon is called "Look, Listen, Follow" and looks at John 1:19-51.
Disciple: Be One, Make One
January 21, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week we look at 2 Timothy 2:2, as well as various other scriptures, as we examine what it means to follow God's Teaching, follow Godly people and follow God's design.
Don't Miss This - John 1:1-18
January 14, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBWe are starting a new sermon series on the Gospel of John called "Don't Miss This." Throughout John's gospel there is a strong theme of Jesus showing who He is and yet so many people completely missing it. I think we still struggle with this today. Throughout this sermon series will confront us with the glory and power of Christ in John's gospel and we must ask ourselves how we will respond. John tells us in John 20:31 that he writes these things so that we may believe in Christ and have eter...
The Big Picture: An Overview of the Bible
January 07, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBEach of us has a story. Our stories are knit together through our relationship with each other. But there is a larger and grander story of which we are all a part. Here, at the beginning of 2018, I want us to look at that story. It is the story told from Genesis to Revelation and encompasses all of our stories today because it is God's plan for all creation. This sermon is called "The Big Picture: An Overview of the Bible" as we take this first Sunday of 2018 to remind ourselves of the big pi...
The Mission of Orchard Community Church
December 31, 2017 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBWe say goodbye to 2017 and look ahead to 2018 by taking a look at the mission statement of Orchard Community Church which is: "We exist to make and become fully devoted followers of Christ through the renewing and transforming power of the gospel for the glory of God." We look at how this not only shapes what we do together as a church but individually as followers of Christ.
The Unexpected Gift
December 24, 2017 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15 MBIf the wealthy help the poor, the world says that is noble. If the poor help those who are poorer, that is seen as more noble. But what if the wealthy became poor so that the poor could become rich, that would be insane in worldly terms. We all know those “Rags to Riches” stories and movies, but as we celebrate Christmas we see the absolute magnitude of the birth of Christ in the sermon titled, “The Unexpected Gift”.
Mary: Luke 1:26-56
December 17, 2017 05:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBWe continue our Christmas Series called "Unwrapping the Unexpected" by looking at Mary in Luke 1:26-56. Mary hears unexpected news that would changer her life and the lives of countless people throughout history. As God carries out his eternal plan to save the world, He gives Mary confirmation that what is happening to her is real and is from him. Then we get to see Mary's response as she sings praise to the Lord. I pray that we will be impacted by the unexpected nature of Christ's coming as ...
Why Are Most Pro-lifers Christian? Mark 10:13-15, Luke 10: 25-37
December 10, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBWhile not all Christians identify as ‘pro-life’ most ‘pro-lifers’ are Christians. What is it about the Gospel that causes Christians to so closely identify with the plight of preborn children and their mothers when it comes to abortion? We explore these questions in light of two powerful situations recorded in the Gospels where Jesus becomes angry with all 12 disciples in Mark and where Jesus is tested by a lawyer in Luke.
Zechariah: Luke 1:5-25, 57-80
December 03, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBWe begin our Christmas sermon series called "Unwrapping the Unexpected" by looking at Zechariah in Luke chapter 1. We look at how God gave Zechariah a powerful and unexpected interruption in his everyday life. We see how Zechariah responded to this interruption and look at what we can learn about ourselves and about the birth of Jesus through the unexpected story of Zechariah.
Reclaiming The Gospel Today
November 26, 2017 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBWe are concluding our 12 part sermon series called "Reclaim: The Essential Truths of the Protestant Reformation." We review these important principles, as well as look at the lessons we learn from the period after the Reformation. Many good things came from this important time 500 years ago, but there were many mistakes made as well. We also look at how we need to continue to reclaim these important truths in our lives and our churches today.
To The Glory of God Alone: Part 2
November 19, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBThere is a Greek myth about a man who saw his reflection in water and fell in love with himself. Today that man would be famous. Our world is obsessed with itself. The problem is that the more obsessed with ourselves we are, the less content we seem to be. As C.S. Lewis once said, the problem is not that our desires are too great, it is that they are too small. We settle for our own reflections and try to improve them as much as possible when we could be focusing on reflecting the radiant glo...
To The Glory of God Alone: Part 1
November 12, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBWe have finished looking at the first four of the five "solas" or "alones" of the Protestant Reformation - Scripture Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone and in Christ Alone. Each of these tells us that our salvation was not done by us but only by God. This leaves us with a final question. Why? Why does God save anyone? Which leads us to the final of the five Reformation Principles which is the answer to this question. God saves us for His glory Alone.
Christ Alone: Part 2
November 05, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MBIn this sermon we look at part two of the key principle from the Reformation known as "Christ Alone." We dig into Scripture to see what God's Word teaches us about Salvation through Christ alone and look at areas where we need to reclaim this important concept today.
Christ Alone: Part 1
October 29, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBI am currently remodeling my basement. I have a desk in the basement which I am using as a temporary storage spot for my tools and supplies. When I get an important item for the basement, like the smoke detector that must be installed, I'll stick it on the desk. As I work I end up putting other things on the desk like rolls of tape, my hammer, boxes of screws, my drill, my circular saw, several pencils, etc. The important items tend to get pushed to the back of the desk and fall off. This ser...
Faith Alone: Living by Faith
October 22, 2017 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBIn today’s world, there is much said about faith. We have saving faith and blind faith, we walk by faith, and we have faith healers on TV. We are even asked, “What faith are you?”. All of these phrases each contained the same word, “faith”. Words can mean many things. The same word can mean different things, for example: a rock could be a stone, or something you do in a certain chair, or even a type of music. My back is sore because the back of the chair at the back of the hall was broken so ...
Faith Alone: The Foundation of the Reformation
October 15, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBChristians are called "people of faith". We tell each other we just have to "have faith" or "keep the faith." In this sermon, called "Faith Alone: The Foundation of the Reformation" we look at the 3rd of the Solas or "alones" from the Protestant Reformation. Everything changed for Martin Luther when he understood from Scripture what is stated in Romans 1:17, "The righteous will live by faith." What had once caused him agony and slavery as he tried to live a faithful life so that he could earn...
Grace Alone: The Radiance of God's Grace
October 08, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBLight is an amazing thing. We see colors because all of those colors are in the light. Every hue and every shade is seen because they are all present in the light. This sermon looks at "The Radiance of God's Grace" as we look at Ephesians 2:1-10. We take a second look at the principle known as "Grace Alone" from the Protestant Reformation. Grace, like light, is in one sense very simple, yet the more we look intently into God's grace, the more we see just how amazingly beautiful and powerful g...
Grace Alone: Rescued by Grace
October 01, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBSmall problems require small solutions, but big problems require big solutions. How we see the problem of sin will directly affect how we see the greatness of God's grace. This sermon looks at the concept of being saved by grace alone as we continue our sermon series on the five key reformation principles.
Scripture Alone – Finding Freedom in the Authority of Scripture
September 24, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBAuthority is a bad word today. Freedom is considered the opposite of being under authority and is always considered a good thing. So what happens when we are confronted by the authority of the Word of God? This sermon is part two of a look at the idea of "Scripture Alone" and considers the truth that there is greater freedom under the authority of Scripture than when we impose our authority on Scripture by ignoring or changing what God has said in an effort to make ourselves feel free.
Scripture Alone: The Principle that Changed Everything
September 17, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBIn 1521, a young man named Martin Luther was challenged by the religious authorities to say that what he believed and had written was wrong. Luther responded by saying that if someone would use Scripture to convince him he is wrong he would give in, but he would not accept any other authority. He said, "I consider myself convicted by the testimony of Holy Scripture, which is my basis; my conscience is captive to the Word of God." This sermon, called "Scripture Alone: the Principle that Change...
Reclaim - Series Introduction
September 10, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBOctober 31, 2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints church in Wittenberg, This pivotal moment is often considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation as Luther was questioning core ideas of the Roman Catholic Church. This sermon is the first in a series series which looks at five key ideas coming out of the Reformation: Scripture Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Christ Alone, and to the Glory of God Alone. The sermon series examines why...
Servant Leadership
September 03, 2017 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBPaul is kind of a super hero Christian. As we look at his life and ministry we are in awe of what Christ did through him. But Paul rarely worked on his own. He surrounded himself with others whom he taught and trained in ministry. Paul's ministry extended beyond what Paul could do alone because of Paul's concept of servant leadership.
Greater Than - Hebrews Series Conclusion
August 27, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MBThis sermon concludes our Hebrews sermon series with a review and summary of the incredible book of Hebrews. Hebrews confronts us with the greatness of Christ and the call to persevere in our faith because of His greatness. As we conclude this study we consider some ways that we need to be challenged today with the greatness of Christ.