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Orchard Church | Pastor Jim Jackson

Jan 28, 2018

The great things of living as a human such as; love, light, fun, friendship, discovery, happiness, joy, pleasure, contentment, and hope are not experiences fabricated by humanity, but rather gracious gifts from God who loves people regardless if they love Him or not (Matt. 5:44, 45). At the end of history, God will...


Jan 21, 2018

The word ‘church’ comes from the Greek word ekklesia meaning ‘assembly/gathering’. The Greeks used it for any general gathering, such as the people of a city coming together to vote. The church isn’t a religious organization, but a living organism of people who have repented of their sin and have been changed...


Jan 14, 2018

The Bible was the first printed book, is the best seller in history, and claims to be God’s word (Ps. 18:30; 119:160). God didn’t deliver a completed book from heaven but revealed His will over time using human means by inspiration, generation (oral and written), and preservation. This means the original...


Jan 7, 2018

HINDUISM c. 1500 BC in India; no official beginning or leader

When the Aryans invaded India and conquered the Dravidians, they co-mingled both of their polytheistic, fertility religions that personified and worshipped nature. The Aryans wrote hymns, poetry, and mythical stories into their scriptures, the Vedas. Hinduism...