The Orchard Church - Ellijay, GA https://theorchard.podbean.com The Orchard Church in Ellijay, Georgia is all about making the gospel relevant in our community. This is our weekly sermon podcast, delivering gospel-centered messages and teaching to Gilmer County and beyond. 
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]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:59:16 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright © 2010 The Orchard Church . All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic The Orchard Church The Orchard Church No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/286087/100-PodcastLogo-1400.jpg The Orchard Church - Ellijay, GA https://theorchard.podbean.com 144 144 Jonathan Goode Jonathan Goode https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/jonathan-goode/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/jonathan-goode/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 10:59:16 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/f51c082e-a034-3216-b6a2-a23780b4da0a On the first Mother's Day after his mom passed, Jonathan shares his story of how God is working in him, and how we should be like his mom and share the gospel. 

]]> On the first Mother's Day after his mom passed, Jonathan shares his story of how God is working in him, and how we should be like his mom and share the gospel. 

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2250 441 full Bob Burgess Testimony Bob Burgess Testimony https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/bob-burgess-testimony/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/bob-burgess-testimony/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 10:55:41 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/c9f7cedf-176a-3012-9415-51b72d788a5e Bob Burgess shares his story of how God is working through The Gideons, and in his own life. Let this be an encouragement to you.

]]> Bob Burgess shares his story of how God is working through The Gideons, and in his own life. Let this be an encouragement to you.

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2331 440 full 03: Pray Strong 03: Pray Strong https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/03-pray-strong/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/03-pray-strong/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:40:30 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/538187db-4975-3d62-88f8-17ce4a6c0197 Do we talk enough about prayer in church? I don't think we're doing this right. Prayer should be powerful. Life-changing. But far too often it is weak and anemic. How can we change this?

]]> Do we talk enough about prayer in church? I don't think we're doing this right. Prayer should be powerful. Life-changing. But far too often it is weak and anemic. How can we change this?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2030 439 full 02: Store It Up 02: Store It Up https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/02-store-it-up/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/02-store-it-up/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:33:21 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/404ba86c-ba64-3366-b4d5-15d3208ee3da If you're going to grow strong, you've got to have the right diet. We should FEAST on the Word of God. Do we do that? Or do we snack on it?

]]> If you're going to grow strong, you've got to have the right diet. We should FEAST on the Word of God. Do we do that? Or do we snack on it?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1736 438 full 01: Dwelling on the Principles of God 01: Dwelling on the Principles of God https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/01-dwelling-on-the-principles-of-god/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/01-dwelling-on-the-principles-of-god/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:44:02 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/c85a7fc5-6b18-3ca0-8e50-14a031a3f108 What am I consuming in my life?

]]> What am I consuming in my life?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1645 437 full 06: Easter - A New City 06: Easter - A New City https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/06-easter-a-new-city/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/06-easter-a-new-city/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:07 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/968ee5e5-2004-3ade-b93d-4998430d015a The resurrection of Jesus makes it possible for our citizenship to transfer from the city of this world to the New City! The New Jerusalem! What is that, and what will it be like?

]]> The resurrection of Jesus makes it possible for our citizenship to transfer from the city of this world to the New City! The New Jerusalem! What is that, and what will it be like?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1378 436 full 05: All In 05: All In https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/05-all-in/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/05-all-in/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:33:54 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/40b37875-2dbd-3064-8c2b-e279dcd70a73 At the Last Supper, Jesus seems to imply something very strange.. That Satan asks permission to attack disciples, and God goes along with it? Why is that? What does the Bible say about this?

]]> At the Last Supper, Jesus seems to imply something very strange.. That Satan asks permission to attack disciples, and God goes along with it? Why is that? What does the Bible say about this?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1334 435 full 04: Belt of Truth 04: Belt of Truth https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/04-belt-of-truth/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/04-belt-of-truth/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:39:42 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/be806a08-c95a-39e2-a53a-2c2c85fd746b We are called to stand and fight and win in this great spiritual war that we are involved in. In this fight, there is one article of battle clothes that makes all the difference. In fact, without it, it seems none of the rest matters! What is this vital article of armor, and how do we wear it?

]]> We are called to stand and fight and win in this great spiritual war that we are involved in. In this fight, there is one article of battle clothes that makes all the difference. In fact, without it, it seems none of the rest matters! What is this vital article of armor, and how do we wear it?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2304 434 full 03: Battle Ready 03: Battle Ready https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/03-battle-ready/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/03-battle-ready/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:24:04 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/8589c663-7807-3ceb-8fcb-02289f952a07 I am a Christian. That means I am forgiven... For everything! Past, present, and future. Shouldn't I then be able to live however I want? Why does my level of personal righteousness actually matter?

]]> I am a Christian. That means I am forgiven... For everything! Past, present, and future. Shouldn't I then be able to live however I want? Why does my level of personal righteousness actually matter?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2340 433 full 02: Take Out The Trash 02: Take Out The Trash https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/02-take-out-the-trash/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/02-take-out-the-trash/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:06:32 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/84525750-f9f2-3c07-9293-3aef374cf472 You know your enemy, the devil is on the prowl... He's prowling for you.. For your spouse.. For your kids. What is my responsibility to stand and fight and defeat the enemy?

]]> You know your enemy, the devil is on the prowl... He's prowling for you.. For your spouse.. For your kids.
What is my responsibility to stand and fight and defeat the enemy?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2438 432 full 01: Wake the Watchmen 01: Wake the Watchmen https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/01-wake-the-watchmen/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/01-wake-the-watchmen/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:32 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/44b1f696-aee0-36f8-a0bd-b055c87777c7 Peter says to "watch out, your great enemy, the devil, is prowling for you..." But what if he wasn't? What would it take for you and I to NOT be attacked by the devil?

]]> Peter says to "watch out, your great enemy, the devil, is prowling for you..." But what if he wasn't? What would it take for you and I to NOT be attacked by the devil?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1917 431 full Part 2: Partially Saved? Part 2: Partially Saved? https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/part-2-partially-saved/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/part-2-partially-saved/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:01:07 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/d6487b2d-d5d0-3bee-9b59-5c224ec886be What even is the Gospel? I think we tend to paint a pretty weak, incomplete picture of this incredible gift from God. His gift is SO much better. His death on the cross purchased SO much more than we tend to describe. Don't cheat yourself out of all God has for you. 

This is a series about the Gospel. This is part two.. Sanctified in Christ.

]]> What even is the Gospel? I think we tend to paint a pretty weak, incomplete picture of this incredible gift from God. His gift is SO much better. His death on the cross purchased SO much more than we tend to describe. Don't cheat yourself out of all God has for you. 

This is a series about the Gospel. This is part two.. Sanctified in Christ.

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2239 430 full Part 1: Good Enough for Government Work Part 1: Good Enough for Government Work https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/part-1-good-enough-for-government-work/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/part-1-good-enough-for-government-work/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:58:46 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/27ab59dd-1005-32f8-b0f8-060084d13c5b We say we are all about "making the Gospel relevant..." But what even is the Gospel? Shockingly, you get a different definition in different places. So.. How does the Word of God actually define and describe the Good News? 

This is a series about the Gospel in our lives, and this is part one... Justified by Christ.

]]> We say we are all about "making the Gospel relevant..." But what even is the Gospel? Shockingly, you get a different definition in different places. So.. How does the Word of God actually define and describe the Good News? 

This is a series about the Gospel in our lives, and this is part one... Justified by Christ.

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2600 429 full Communion: Live Life in Response Communion: Live Life in Response https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/communion-live-life-in-response/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/communion-live-life-in-response/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:55:52 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/663decd1-a6ee-3df4-a225-b211513eaa85 I just want my life to be a response to Him for what He has done for me.

]]> I just want my life to be a response to Him for what He has done for me.

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1423 428 full 69: Mark Epilogue 69: Mark Epilogue https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/69-mark-epilogue/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/69-mark-epilogue/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:38:38 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/f5ba2a41-3d76-3d7a-af61-380d95780ac4 Peter's relationship with Jesus was powerful. Jesus completely changed Peter's life, and he can change yours, also.

]]> Peter's relationship with Jesus was powerful. Jesus completely changed Peter's life, and he can change yours, also.

]]> The Orchard Church false No 3022 427 full 68: Mark Epilogue Part 1 68: Mark Epilogue Part 1 https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/68-mark-epilogue-part-1/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/68-mark-epilogue-part-1/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:35:05 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/2de49671-8422-34fb-88d3-ffe601045e72 We tend to think of Jesus' disciples as strong, faithful, believing people... But the crucifixion nearly ruined them! They were hiding out scared in Jerusalem on that Sunday morning. Why? Because what they saw horrified and terrified them. What you see informs what you believe.

What do you see in your life, and how does it inform your belief?

]]> We tend to think of Jesus' disciples as strong, faithful, believing people... But the crucifixion nearly ruined them! They were hiding out scared in Jerusalem on that Sunday morning. Why? Because what they saw horrified and terrified them. What you see informs what you believe.

What do you see in your life, and how does it inform your belief?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1830 426 full 67: The Resurrection Happened! 67: The Resurrection Happened! https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/67-the-resurrection-happened/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/67-the-resurrection-happened/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:18:39 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/958bbade-3a6a-307a-90cb-57c423513cd0 The resurrection makes our faith possible... But the way Mark wrote the story almost seems to intentionally undermine the validity of the resurrection! Mark's story repulsed people for hundreds of years. Why is it written this way, and what is the effect it has, and continues to have?

]]> The resurrection makes our faith possible... But the way Mark wrote the story almost seems to intentionally undermine the validity of the resurrection! Mark's story repulsed people for hundreds of years. Why is it written this way, and what is the effect it has, and continues to have?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2268 425 full The Meekness Of The Master The Meekness Of The Master https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/the-meekness-of-the-master/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/the-meekness-of-the-master/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:14:40 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/901208ea-163c-31d8-91d0-e0af7753d08b Steven Mansell brings a message about a christian characteristic that is all over the Bible, but that we don't talk about enough. It should be a description of each christian, because it is a clear description of Christ himself. 

]]> Steven Mansell brings a message about a christian characteristic that is all over the Bible, but that we don't talk about enough. It should be a description of each christian, because it is a clear description of Christ himself. 

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2832 424 full 66: Jesus Is Buried 66: Jesus Is Buried https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/66-jesus-is-buried/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/66-jesus-is-buried/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:01:41 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/f8869c49-6c6b-3fa0-8750-97cbe9bac06f Mark 15 ends with Jesus in the grave. Joseph of Arimathea requested the body, wrapped, and buried him. What kind of courage did this take? AND, what does it actually mean that Jesus was in the grave for all that time? Where was Jesus between Friday and Sunday?

]]> Mark 15 ends with Jesus in the grave. Joseph of Arimathea requested the body, wrapped, and buried him. What kind of courage did this take? AND, what does it actually mean that Jesus was in the grave for all that time? Where was Jesus between Friday and Sunday?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2783 423 full 65: What Happened At The Cross, P2 65: What Happened At The Cross, P2 https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/65-what-happened-at-the-cross-p2/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/65-what-happened-at-the-cross-p2/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:42:49 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/c3683924-8a1b-35a1-970c-a0e19b9d80fd This is the most important question we could ever possibly answer. What did Jesus do for us on the cross, theologically?

]]> This is the most important question we could ever possibly answer. What did Jesus do for us on the cross, theologically?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2445 422 full Jonathan Goode: Run With Endurance Jonathan Goode: Run With Endurance https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/jonathan-goode-run-with-endurance/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/jonathan-goode-run-with-endurance/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:40:08 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/c63b2c62-ad2d-3b2e-8129-29704f1d0f87 My friend Jonathan has been through a LOT in his relatively young life. Yet, he perseveres and has found strength to keep going. He shares the Biblical secret to finding that strength in this very helpful message.

 

]]> My friend Jonathan has been through a LOT in his relatively young life. Yet, he perseveres and has found strength to keep going. He shares the Biblical secret to finding that strength in this very helpful message.

 

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2428 421 full Brian Moon: Reset Brian Moon: Reset https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/brian-moon-reset/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/brian-moon-reset/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:36:32 -0500 theorchard.podbean.com/d829047a-9242-3074-aedb-e8f128c632f3 I am a big digital tools guy.. I use my iPhone , my iPad, and my Mac everywhere I go. But, Brian's message hit me right where I live. I bet it will hit you also!

 

]]> I am a big digital tools guy.. I use my iPhone , my iPad, and my Mac everywhere I go. But, Brian's message hit me right where I live. I bet it will hit you also!

 

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1904 420 full 64: What Happened At The Cross, Part 1 64: What Happened At The Cross, Part 1 https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/64-what-happened-at-the-cross-part-1/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/64-what-happened-at-the-cross-part-1/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:31:19 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/e4963605-b369-30f0-99de-e2241c8b88b9 Part 1 of 2. Before we look at the theological impact of the cross, let's look at the historical and chronological events of the cross. What really happened to Jesus at Golgotha, the Place of the Skull?

]]> Part 1 of 2. Before we look at the theological impact of the cross, let's look at the historical and chronological events of the cross. What really happened to Jesus at Golgotha, the Place of the Skull?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2525 419 full 63: What Is Truth? 63: What Is Truth? https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/63-what-is-truth/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/63-what-is-truth/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:15:04 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/c60ac9b5-48c3-32de-a2f4-bf9ec9c0db9e At the beginning of the week, the crowd was chanting Jesus' name.. They were singing 'Hosanna' as he entered Jerusalem triumphantly. But now, at the end of the week, they are chanting the name of Barabbas. He is the one they want, and they demand that Jesus be crucified.

What happened in one week? How in the world do you go from chanting 'Jesus' to chanting 'Barabbas' in just a few days?

]]> At the beginning of the week, the crowd was chanting Jesus' name.. They were singing 'Hosanna' as he entered Jerusalem triumphantly. But now, at the end of the week, they are chanting the name of Barabbas. He is the one they want, and they demand that Jesus be crucified.

What happened in one week? How in the world do you go from chanting 'Jesus' to chanting 'Barabbas' in just a few days?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2638 418 full 62: The Pit 62: The Pit https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/62-the-pit/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/62-the-pit/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:10:16 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/cd31cc87-5bc8-3db9-9614-78d421507f20 It was that final terrible night before the cross. Jesus has been agonizing in prayer at Gethsemane. Betrayed by one of his own, he is taken for a fake trial and beaten. The evening ends with outright denial by his closest friend. But what happens next is something you've probably never thought about.

]]> It was that final terrible night before the cross. Jesus has been agonizing in prayer at Gethsemane. Betrayed by one of his own, he is taken for a fake trial and beaten. The evening ends with outright denial by his closest friend. But what happens next is something you've probably never thought about.

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1573 417 full 61: Minds Made Up 61: Minds Made Up https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/61-minds-made-up/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/61-minds-made-up/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:23:09 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/bd086ff9-04bc-3698-9eea-75a3819b25fe At Jesus' fake trial before Caiaphas, the high priest and the Sanhedrin, Jesus remains completely silent. That is, until he is asked a very different kind of question. The answer that Jesus gives is totally incriminating. Does Jesus have to answer that way? What if he had answered differently? How might things have worked out?

]]> At Jesus' fake trial before Caiaphas, the high priest and the Sanhedrin, Jesus remains completely silent. That is, until he is asked a very different kind of question. The answer that Jesus gives is totally incriminating. Does Jesus have to answer that way? What if he had answered differently? How might things have worked out?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 2457 416 full Recovery Sunday: Ian Duncan Testimony Recovery Sunday: Ian Duncan Testimony https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/recovery-sunday-ian-duncan-testimony/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/recovery-sunday-ian-duncan-testimony/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:12:37 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/d8adeef7-f997-3539-af0a-cf20207c1488 You will want to drop everything and listen to this amazing story of God's grace despite Ian's resistance. 

]]> You will want to drop everything and listen to this amazing story of God's grace despite Ian's resistance. 

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1614 415 full Where Do We Go From Here? Where Do We Go From Here? https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/where-do-we-go-from-here/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/where-do-we-go-from-here/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:57:22 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/20ab9a3b-5097-3453-9c43-95f2a8c2972e This week, Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah. We are reeling, grieving, in shock. 

In this episode, we reflect on the life of Charlie Kirk, and we look at where God wants us to go from here.

]]> This week, Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Utah. We are reeling, grieving, in shock. 

In this episode, we reflect on the life of Charlie Kirk, and we look at where God wants us to go from here.

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1944 414 full 60: Betrayal In The Place Of Prayer 60: Betrayal In The Place Of Prayer https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/60-betrayal-in-the-place-of-prayer/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/60-betrayal-in-the-place-of-prayer/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:55:23 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/0e5d1bb1-1966-3114-bd0f-538bcc01f395 Jesus' closest disciples failed him. They couldn't stay awake and watch. One of his own betrayed him with a kiss. All of them ran when things got tough. What happens to a disciple that fails Jesus?

]]> Jesus' closest disciples failed him. They couldn't stay awake and watch. One of his own betrayed him with a kiss. All of them ran when things got tough. What happens to a disciple that fails Jesus?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1993 413 full 59: Gethsemane 59: Gethsemane https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/59-gethsemane/ https://theorchard.podbean.com/e/59-gethsemane/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:53:02 -0400 theorchard.podbean.com/495c612d-475c-3586-961a-29b7848425fc Why does Jesus sweat blood? Why couldn't the disciples stay awake with Jesus in the garden? What really happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?

]]> Why does Jesus sweat blood? Why couldn't the disciples stay awake with Jesus in the garden? What really happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?

]]> The Orchard Church false No 1840 412 full