The Glory of Love (Joseph) 
Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 3:23, John 3:16, Hebrews 2:10

When an angel appeared to Joseph, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed that he would have a son, Jesus the Messiah, who would bring with Him the gift of love.

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Christmas Glory

This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on the profound theme of God's glory. It can be challenging to define God's glory since it manifests in numerous ways throughout the Bible. It embodies the greatness and perfection of His character and attributes. [1] Additionally, God’s glory reveals His special presence in the world, evident in both creation and His redemptive acts. [2]  We can also glorify God through our worship and praise. However, it was on that first Christmas that the ultimate expression of God's glory entered our world with the birth of Jesus. [3] Yet, Jesus came, not only to display God's glory but to invite us to embody and reflect it in our own lives. This may surprise us; we might think God's glory is reserved for exceptionally spiritual people, for extraordinary acts, or even for the realm of fantasy and escape, but we can experience and reflect God’s glory right here and now by following Jesus and living out God's call in our everyday lives. [4]  In fact, Isaiah 43:7 says that we were created by God for His glory!

[1] Revell Bible Dictionary, 47; https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-glory-of-god/
[2] Revell, 47.
[3] Revell, 47; John 1:14
[4] Revell, 47; 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 15:8.

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The Glory of Peace (Shepherds)

Luke 2:8-15, Romans 5:1-4

Pastor Matt Hoyt

When an angel appeared to Shepherds, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed the news that Jesus the Messiah had been born and would bring with Him the gift of peace.

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Christmas Glory

This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on the profound theme of God's glory. It can be challenging to define God's glory since it manifests in numerous ways throughout the Bible. It embodies the greatness and perfection of His character and attributes. Additionally, God’s glory reveals His special presence in the world, which is evident in both creation and His redemptive acts. We can also glorify God through our worship and praise. However, it was on that first Christmas that the ultimate expression of God's glory entered our world with the birth of Jesus. Yet, Jesus came not only to display God's glory but to invite us to embody and reflect it in our own lives. This may surprise us; we might think God's glory is reserved for exceptionally spiritual people, for extraordinary acts, or even for the realm of fantasy and escape, but we can experience and reflect God’s glory right here and now by following Jesus and living out God's call in our everyday lives. In fact, Isaiah 43:7 says that we were created by God for His glory!

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
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The Glory of Hope (Mary) Luke 1:26-38, Titus 2:11-13

When an angel appeared to Mary, it was the glory of God touching the earth! The angel proclaimed that she would bear a child, Jesus, the Messiah, who would bring with Him the gift of hope.

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This Advent and Christmas season, we’ll focus on the profound theme of God's glory. It can be challenging to define God's glory since it manifests in numerous ways throughout the Bible. It embodies the greatness and perfection of His character and attributes. Additionally, God’s glory reveals His special presence in the world, evident in both creation and His redemptive acts. We can also glorify God through our worship and praise. However, it was on that first Christmas that the ultimate expression of God's glory entered our world with the birth of Jesus. Yet, Jesus came, not only to display God's glory but to invite us to embody and reflect it in our own lives. This may surprise us; we might think God's glory is reserved for exceptionally spiritual people, for extraordinary acts, or even for the realm of fantasy and escape, but we can experience and reflect God’s glory right here and now by following Jesus and living out God's call in our everyday lives. In fact, Isaiah 43:7 says that we were created by God for His glory!

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Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
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Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

2 Corinthians 8:1, 9:6-14 
 I Timothy 6:18

God’s word calls us to the destination of becoming people who are generous with all that we’ve given in ways that glorify God.

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Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
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John 6:1-15

God’s word calls us to move toward trusting in God’s provision for our lives and our ability to give.

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The Wrong Direction (Greed & Selfish Motives)
 
Luke 12:13-21

God’s word calls us to steer clear of greed and other selfish motives that cause us to place too much value on money and possessions.  We are to trust God, resist temptation, and be willing to give.
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Navigating Generosity

God is incredibly generous. He’s given us everything we have, including our very lives.  In turn, God calls us to be generous as well.  The idea of being generous people may appeal to us, but navigating our way to generosity isn’t as simple as we’d like.  It’s easy to get turned in the wrong direction or lost along the way.  With this series, we’ll focus on steering clear of greed and selfish motives and toward trusting in God’s provision so that we can reach our destination of becoming generous people.

Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
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Guest Preacher Josh Matthews 
Numbers 13:26-33,
 Proverbs 29:18,
 John 16:33 
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Romans 16:16, Colossians 4:10, Matthew 5:43-48

We are called to greet one another as a sign of welcoming and belonging and also as an act of love and care.
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Ephesians 5:21, 25, Matthew 26:39, 42, 45, Philippians 2:8

Submission is a biblical principle. We are called to submit not only to God, those in authority over us, and in marriage but also to one another as an act of obedience to God and care for one another.  We also need to realize that even Jesus practiced submission, and He is our model for life and faith.

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Bear with One Another and Bear One Another's Burdens”

Ephesians 4:2, Colossians 3:13, Galatians 6:2, Romans 15:1.

We are called to “Bear with One Another and Bear One Another's Burdens,” which means that we are to walk with one another through the hard things and times of this life and seek to support and help one another as we do.

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Orchard Community Church
8180 Telephone Rd
Ventura CA 93004
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Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190