“Being” Luke 10:38-42, John 14:4, Matthew 6:5-7

Being a disciple of Jesus means seeking to grow spiritually and in our character throughout our lives, becoming more and more like Jesus.

Discipleship

What it Means to Follow Jesus

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
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Doing

James 2:14-19, John 15:14, Ephesians 2:10

Being a disciple of Jesus means putting our faith in Him into action and seeking to live it. True faith is manifested in our actions.

Discipleship

What it Means to Follow Jesus

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Knowing

Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15

Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him.

Discipleship

What it Means to Follow Jesus

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

Matthew 20:1-16

Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews

Our preacher this morning is Josh Matthews. Josh grew up at Orchard and has preached here many times. He will be filling in for Matt while he is on Sabbatical. However, since Josh serves a church in Garden Grove he will only be with us on a few Sundays. We are glad he is with today on Matt’s first Sunday away.

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

The Parable of the Sower

Mark 4:1-9

Guest Preacher: Charlie Little

Charlie is a retired ECO pastor who served the Templeton Presbyterian church for many years and recently served as the transitional pastor at Orcutt Presbyterian Church.

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

What's Next?

Luke 5:1-11

VBS Sunday

Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor, the Unjust Judge, and the Pharisee

Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:9-14

Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

The Parable of the Prodigal Son

Luke 15:11-31

Guest Preacher: Rich Smith

Rich is an Elder at Orchard and recently served as our Interim Youth Director.

The Parables of Jesus

Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
www.OrchardVentura.org
Contact us at Info@OrchardVentura.org
Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190