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Sermons by John Orton

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May 31, 2020

Witness in Exile Part 4 | Witness of a New Story

Speaker: John Orton Series: Witness in Exile Passage: 1 Peter 1:10–1:12

May 24, 2020

Witness in Exile Part 3 | Witness in Trials

Speaker: John Orton Series: Witness in Exile Passage: 1 Peter 1:6–1:9

May 17, 2020

Witness In Exile Part 2 | Witness in Hope

Speaker: John Orton Series: Witness in Exile Passage: 1 Peter 1:3–1:5

May 10, 2020

Witness in Exile | Part 1

Speaker: John Orton Series: Witness in Exile Passage: 1 Peter 1–2

April 26, 2020

Stability in Uncertainty | Jesus the Way the Truth and the Life

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stability in Uncertainty Topic: Truth Passage: John 14:1–14:7

April 19, 2020

Stability in Uncertainty | Jesus the Light of the World

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stability in Uncertainty Passage: John 8:12–8:20

April 12, 2020

Stability in Uncertainty | The Resurrection + Life

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stability in Uncertainty Passage: John 11:1–11:44

April 5, 2020

Stability in Uncertainty - Part 3

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stability in Uncertainty Topic: Stability Passage: John 6:22–6:51

March 29, 2020

Stability in Uncertainty - Part 2

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stability in Uncertainty Topic: Stability Passage: John 15:1–15:11

March 21, 2020

Stability In Uncertainty - Part 1

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stability in Uncertainty Topic: Uncertainty Passage: John 10:1–10:18

March 15, 2020

Following Jesus in Times of Uncertainty

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stability in Uncertainty Topic: Following Jesus Passage: Ephesians 4:2–4:3, Galatians 6:2–6:2

March 8, 2020

SON OF GOD | Jesus the Bread of Life

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 6:22–6:71

February 23, 2020

SON OF GOD | The Authority of the Son

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 5:15–5:47

February 16, 2020

SON OF GOD | Jesus Heals Two Men

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 4:46–5:17

January 26, 2020

SON OF GOD | Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 3:1–3:21

January 19, 2020

SON OF GOD | Jesus Cleanses the Temple

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 2:13–2:25

January 12, 2020

SON OF GOD | Jesus Turns Water into Wine

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 2:1–2:12

December 22, 2019

SON OF GOD | Salvation Not by Birth or Will, but by God

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 1:1–1:18

December 15, 2019

SON OF GOD | The Light Shines in the Darkness

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 1:1–1:18

December 8, 2019

SON OF GOD | Full of Grace and Truth

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 1:1–1:18

December 1, 2019

SON OF GOD | The Word Became Flesh

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 1:1–1:18

November 24, 2019

SON OF GOD | Gospel of John

Speaker: John Orton Series: SON OF GOD Topic: Gospel of John Passage: John 1:1–1:18

November 3, 2019

CAPTIVATED | The Presence of Worship

Speaker: John Orton Series: CAPTIVATED 19 Topic: Worship Passage: 2 Chronicles 5:2–5:14

October 27, 2019

CAPTIVATED | The Person of Worship

Speaker: John Orton Series: CAPTIVATED 19 Topic: Worship Passage: Philippians 2:5–2:11, Hebrews 4:14–4:16

October 20, 2019

CAPTIVATED | The Power of Worship

Speaker: John Orton Series: CAPTIVATED 19 Topic: Worship Passage: Psalm 150:1–150:6, Matthew 22:37–22:38

September 29, 2019

BLESS | Eat

Speaker: John Orton Series: BLESS Topic: Bless Passage: Matthew 9:9–9:13

September 22, 2019

BLESS | Listen

Speaker: John Orton Series: BLESS Topic: Evangelism, Bless Passage: Luke 18:35–18:43

September 15, 2019

BLESS | Begin with Prayer

Speaker: John Orton Series: BLESS Topic: Bless, Prayer Passage: Luke 6:12–6:16

September 1, 2019

New Ground | A People of Presence

Speaker: John Orton Series: New Ground Topic: Presence Passage: Acts 1:1–1:11

August 25, 2019

New Ground | A People of Purpose

Speaker: John Orton Series: New Ground Topic: Purpose Passage: Matthew 28:16–28:20

August 11, 2019

ASSURED | Loved to Love

Speaker: John Orton Series: ASSURED Topic: Assurance Passage: 1 John 4:7–4:21

August 4, 2019

ASSURED | A Call to Discernment

Speaker: John Orton Series: ASSURED Topic: Assurance, Discernment Passage: 1 John 4:1–4:6

July 7, 2019

ASSURED | 2 Marks of True Christianity

Speaker: John Orton Series: ASSURED Topic: The Church, Obedience Passage: 1 John 2:3–2:14

June 30, 2019

ASSURED | Knowing You're Saved

Speaker: John Orton Series: ASSURED Topic: Salvation Passage: 1 John 1:5–2:3

June 23, 2019

ASSURED | Intro to 1 John

Speaker: John Orton Series: ASSURED Topic: Following Jesus Passage: 1 John 1:1–1:4

June 2, 2019

CENTERED | Singleness

Speaker: John Orton Series: CENTERED Topic: Singleness Passage: 1 Corinthians 7:7–7:35

May 19, 2019

Divine Purpose

Speaker: John Orton Series: Divinely Human Topic: Divinity Passage: Genesis 1:26–1:28, Genesis 2:5–2:7

May 12, 2019

Divine Spirit

Speaker: John Orton Series: Divinely Human Topic: Spiritual Discipline, Spiritual Growth Passage: Genesis 1:26–1:28, Genesis 2:5–2:7

May 5, 2019

Divine Love

Speaker: John Orton Series: Divinely Human Topic: Love, Divinity Passage: Genesis 1:26–1:28, Genesis 2:5–2:7

April 28, 2019

Divine Existence

Speaker: John Orton Series: Divinely Human Topic: Meaning of Life, Purpose Passage: Genesis 1:26–1:28, Genesis 2:5–2:7

April 21, 2019

Divine Humanity

Speaker: John Orton Series: Divinely Human Topic: Humanity , Divinity Passage: Genesis 1:26–1:28

March 31, 2019

The Way of Discipleship | Growth

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Way of Discipleship Topic: Spiritual Growth, Discipleship Passage: Ephesians 4:17–4:24

March 17, 2019

The Way of Discipleship | Rock

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Way of Discipleship Topic: Discipleship Passage: Matthew 4:16–4:19

March 3, 2019

YHWH is Returning

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Lord Reigns Topic: Eternity, Reign of God Passage: Daniel 7:1–7:14, Revelation 5

February 10, 2019

YHWY IS KING

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Lord Reigns Topic: Kingdom of God, Authority of God Passage: Daniel 4:1–4:37

February 3, 2019

YHWH is Worthy

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Lord Reigns Topic: Worthiness of God Passage: Daniel 3:1–3:30

January 27, 2019

YHWH is Omnipotent

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Lord Reigns Topic: Power of God Passage: Daniel 2:1–2:49

January 20, 2019

YHWH is Sufficient

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Lord Reigns Topic: Sufficiency of God Passage: Daniel 1:8–1:21

December 16, 2018

Joy in Giving

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Joy, Generosity Passage: Philippians 4:14–4:23

December 9, 2018

Joy in Contentment

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Joy Passage: Philippians 4:10–4:13

November 25, 2018

Joy in Prayer

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Prayer, Joy Passage: Philippians 4:1–4:7

November 11, 2018

Joy in Grace

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Grace, Joy Passage: Philippians 3:1–3:11

November 4, 2018

Joy in Leadership

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Joy Passage: Philippians 2:19–2:30

October 28, 2018

Joy in Obedience

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Joy Passage: Philippians 2:12–2:18

October 19, 2018

Captivated Sess 1

Speaker: John Orton Series: Captivated 18 Topic: Worship Passage: Psalm 96

October 14, 2018

Joy in Suffering

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Suffering Passage: Philippians 1:18–1:30

September 30, 2018

Joy in Process

Speaker: John Orton Series: Defined by Joy Topic: Discipleship Passage: Philippians 1:1–1:11

September 16, 2018

TJC | A New Foundation

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Kingdom of God Passage: Matthew 7:24–7:29

August 12, 2018

TJC | Judgement + Self-Assessment

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Judgement Passage: Matthew 7:1–7:6

August 5, 2018

TJC | Anxiety + Worry

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Anxiety Passage: Matthew 6:25–6:34

July 22, 2018

TJC | Fasting + Dependence

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Fasting Passage: Matthew 6:16–6:18

July 15, 2018

TJC | Conversation with the King

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Prayer Passage: Matthew 6:5–6:15

July 8, 2018

Giving + Motivations in the Jesus Culture

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Generosity Passage: Matthew 6:1–6:4

July 1, 2018

Love + Justice in the Jesus Culture

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Love Passage: Matthew 5:38–5:48

June 3, 2018

UNITED: called to follow

Speaker: John Orton Series: UNITED Topic: Church Leadership

May 13, 2018

UNITED: called to community

Speaker: John Orton Series: UNITED Topic: Community Passage: Ephesians 2:17–2:22

May 6, 2018

UNITED: called to worship

Speaker: John Orton Series: UNITED Topic: Worship Passage: Ephesians 2:17–2:22

April 29, 2018

I AM | The Way

Speaker: John Orton Series: I AM ___. Topic: Who is Jesus Passage: John 14:1–14:7

April 15, 2018

I AM | The Light of the World

Speaker: John Orton Series: I AM ___. Topic: Who is Jesus Passage: John 8:12–8:20

April 8, 2018

I AM | The True Vine

Speaker: John Orton Series: I AM ___. Topic: Who is Jesus Passage: John 15:1–15:11

April 1, 2018

I AM | The Resurrection & Life

Speaker: John Orton Series: I AM ___. Topic: Who is Jesus Passage: John 11:1–11:44

March 18, 2018

Marriage & Divorce in the Jesus Culture

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Marriage Passage: Matthew 5:31–5:32

March 11, 2018

Sexual Desire & The Jesus Culture

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Sexuality Passage: Matthew 5:27–5:30

March 4, 2018

Anger & The Jesus Culture

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Anger Passage: Matthew 5:21–5:26

February 18, 2018

The Jesus Culture | a creative minority

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Kingdom of God Passage: Matthew 5:13–5:16

February 11, 2018

The Jesus Culture | the great invitation

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Kingdom of God Passage: Matthew 5:1–5:12

February 4, 2018

The Jesus Culture | kingdom at hand

Speaker: John Orton Series: The Jesus Culture Topic: Kingdom of God Passage: Matthew 4:12–4:25

January 28, 2018

Let's Get Literate | delighting in scripture

Speaker: John Orton Series: Let's Get Literate Topic: Word of God (Bible) Passage: Psalm 119:9–119:16

January 21, 2018

Let's Get Literate | the authority of scripture

Speaker: John Orton Series: Let's Get Literate Topic: Word of God (Bible) Passage: 2 Timothy 3:14–3:17

January 14, 2018

Let's Get Literate | understanding scripture

Speaker: John Orton Series: Let's Get Literate Topic: Word of God (Bible)

December 24, 2017

Prince of Peace | pt3

Speaker: John Orton Series: Prince of Peace Topic: Peace Passage: Isaiah 9:6–9:6

December 17, 2017

Prince of Peace | pt2

Speaker: John Orton Series: Prince of Peace Topic: Peace Passage: Isaiah 9:6–9:7, Luke 1:26–2:20

December 10, 2017

Prince of Peace pt1

Speaker: John Orton Series: Prince of Peace Topic: Peace Passage: Isaiah 9:6–9:7, Matthew 1:18–2:33

December 3, 2017

LOVE... in real life | pt4

Speaker: John Orton Series: LOVE... in real life Topic: Salvation Passage: Matthew 22:34–22:40

November 19, 2017

LOVE... in real life pt2

Speaker: John Orton Series: LOVE... in real life Topic: Love Passage: Matthew 22:34–22:40

November 5, 2017

Abide | Following Christ

Speaker: John Orton Series: Abide Topic: Discipleship Passage: John 15:1–15:17

October 22, 2017

Abide | Joy in Christ

Speaker: John Orton Series: Abide Topic: Joy Passage: John 15:1–15:17

October 15, 2017

Abide | Love in Christ

Speaker: John Orton Series: Abide Topic: Abundant Life Passage: John 15:1–15:17

September 24, 2017

Stories | pt3

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stories Topic: Grace Passage: 2 Samuel 11–12

September 17, 2017

Stories | pt2

Speaker: John Orton Series: Stories Topic: Redemption Passage: Genesis 37–46

September 3, 2017

Birthright | Armor of God

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Spiritual Warfare Passage: Ephesians 6:10–6:20

August 13, 2017

Birthright | Parenting in Christ

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Parenting Passage: Ephesians 6:1–6:4

August 6, 2017

Birthright | Marriage in Christ

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Marriage Passage: Ephesians 5:22–5:33

July 16, 2017

Birthright | Eph 5:1-14

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Love Passage: Ephesians 5:1–5:14

July 9, 2017

Birthright | pt12

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Repentance Passage: Ephesians 4:17–4:32

July 2, 2017

Birthright | pt11

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 4:1–4:16

June 25, 2017

Birthright | pt10

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 3:14–4:21

June 4, 2017

Birthright | pt8

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 2:11–2:22

May 28, 2017

Birthright | pt7

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 2:10

May 14, 2017

Birthright | pt5

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 2:1–2:7

May 7, 2017

Birthright | pt4

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 1:15–1:23

April 23, 2017

Birthright | pt2

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Redemption Passage: Ephesians 1:7–1:10

April 16, 2017

Birthright | pt1

Speaker: John Orton Series: Birthright | A study in Ephesians Topic: Grace Passage: Ephesians 1:1–1:8

April 9, 2017

This is Christ Church | GLORY

Speaker: John Orton Series: This is Christ Church Topic: Worship Passage: 1 Chronicles 29:10–29:12, Matthew 6:9–6:10

April 2, 2017

This is Christ Church | MISSION

Speaker: John Orton Series: This is Christ Church Topic: Mission Passage: Luke 15:1–15:10

March 26, 2017

This is Christ Church | WORD + SPIRIT

Speaker: John Orton Series: This is Christ Church Topic: Word of God (Bible) Passage: 2 Timothy 3:14–3:17

March 12, 2017

This is Christ Church | GRACE

Speaker: John Orton Series: This is Christ Church Topic: Grace Passage: Ephesians 2:1–2:10

March 5, 2017

This is Christ Church | disciples of Jesus

Speaker: John Orton Series: This is Christ Church Topic: Discipleship Passage: Matthew 4:19, Matthew 28:18–28:20

February 26, 2017

This is Christ Church | VISION

Speaker: John Orton Series: This is Christ Church Topic: Vision

February 5, 2017

Filled | to be gifted

Speaker: John Orton Series: Filled Topic: Holy Spirit

January 29, 2017

Filled | to be on mission

Speaker: John Orton Series: Filled Topic: Holy Spirit

January 22, 2017

Filled | to be fruitful

Speaker: John Orton Series: Filled Topic: Holy Spirit Passage: Galatians 5:16–5:25

January 1, 2017

Rumors of Abundant Life

Speaker: John Orton Series: Rumors Topic: Abundant Life

January 1, 2017

Rumors of Grace

Speaker: John Orton Series: Rumors Topic: Grace

January 1, 2017

Rumors of Community

Speaker: John Orton Series: Rumors Topic: Community

January 1, 2017

Rumors of Love

Speaker: John Orton Series: Rumors Topic: Love

January 1, 2017

Rumors of Power

Speaker: John Orton Series: Rumors Topic: Holy Spirit Passage: Acts 2

January 1, 2017

Rumors of Justice

Speaker: John Orton Series: Rumors Topic: Justice

January 1, 2017

Kingdom Prayer pt1

Speaker: John Orton Series: Kingdom Prayer Topic: Prayer

January 1, 2017

Kingdom Prayer pt2

Speaker: John Orton Series: Kingdom Prayer Topic: Prayer

January 1, 2017

Kingdom Prayer pt3

Speaker: John Orton Series: Kingdom Prayer Topic: Prayer

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