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The Orchard Community ChurchOn Mission | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 3Today we are continuing our series “On Mission” with a message from Pastor Eddie Blalock. We are exploring the idea of living on mission by looking at the book of Colossians, and today’s message focuses on the importance of our actions as we seek to live in a way that validates our message rather than hindering it.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2025-06-1521 minThe Orchard Community Church@Followers | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 4Today we are closing out our series "@Followers" with a message by Pastor Eddie Blalock. Listen in as he explains how spiritual formation happens through "the power of with" and what this means for us as we seek to live as informal missionaries right where God has us in this season.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2025-05-1821 min
Let's Talk About ThatEp. 73 | Impact Tomorrow | ft. Matt and EddieText Us Your QuestionsIf you've been at The Orchard over the last several months, or even if you've been following online, you likely have heard us talk about our initiative called "Impact Tomorrow." Our goal as a church is to Impact Tomorrow through work that we are doing today, whether that be through discipleship, giving, or mission work overseas or right here at home.This week, we're excited to share a podcast episode all about this Impact Tomorrow vision featuring our three Location Pastors: Chip Parker, Matthew Pennington and Eddie Blalock. Listen in as...2025-05-131h 07Let's Talk About ThatEp. 69 | “The Trial of Jesus.” | ft. Bob DekleText Us Your QuestionsToday's episode is a special one! As we prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday, we are excited to share this special podcast episode on "The Trial of Jesus" with you. Listen in as Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock sit down with Bob Dekle, former Assistant State Attorney for the Third Circuit and author of "The Case Against Christ." Throughout this Holy Week, we hope that this episode provides context for what the trial of Jesus looked like, including information about the various parties and personalities involved.If you have...2025-04-151h 09The Orchard Community ChurchRaised to Life | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 2Good morning! Today we are diving back into our “Raised To Life” series as we approach Easter Sunday. Listen in as Pastor Eddie Blalock shares about another famous resurrection in The Bible as Jesus demonstrated his authority over death and victory over sin.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2025-04-1320 minLet's Talk About ThatEp. 68 | “Life is all about relationships.” | ft. Matt and Ken WeaverText Us Your QuestionsIn today's episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are joined by Matt and Ken Weaver to discuss their journey of starting a different kind of church that reaches different kind of people. Follow along as we dive into Ken's journey of planting Life Spring, along with Matt's perspective on it from the outside before eventually joining as the second lead pastor. It's an episode you won't want to miss!P.S. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this conversation that will be releasing on Tuesday, April 22!If you...2025-04-081h 05Let's Talk About ThatEp. 66 | How can we support the next generation? | Bold Weekend Pt. 2Text Us Your QuestionsWelcome back to Part 2 of our Bold Weekend podcast highlight! On today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are continuing their conversation with five students (Kaly Cuffy, Jaeli Wingate, Ryland Roush, Tolby Terry and Ethan McCall) about their faith. Listen in as they discuss the importance of outreach, what the biggest turn off for church is for their generation, and how the church can support the next generation.If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would love to hear from yo...2025-03-2540 minThe Orchard Community ChurchNew Problems, Old Answers | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 3Happy Sunday! Today we are diving into week 3 of our sermon series "New Problems, Old Answers" with a word from Pastor Eddie Blalock. Listen in as he discusses The Church's commandment to care for marginalized people and how we can respond to these needs with the same love that Christ has shown us.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2025-03-2321 minLet's Talk About ThatEp. 65 | Gen Z and Their Faith | Bold Weekend Pt. 1Text Us Your QuestionsThis week, Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are joined by five of our OCC students (Kaly Cuffy, Jaeli Wingate, Ryland Roush, Tolby Terry and Ethan McCall) for a candid conversation about faith in their generation. This episode was recorded on location at Camp Anderson Anchored during our BOLD Weekend, and it's one you won't want to miss! In this first episode, they dive into the topic of social media and the impact it has on their generation, as well as what keeps their generation from faith and the church. It's an...2025-03-1851 min
The Orchard Community ChurchMeet Me at the Altar | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 1Today we're starting a new series called "Meet Me at the Altar." Focused on marriage and relationships, this series explores the marriage altar from a biblical lens. Listen in as Pastor Eddie Blalock shares about the importance of submission to one another and reverence of Christ through marriage.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2025-02-0219 min
The Orchard Community ChurchToo Blessed Not To Be Stressed | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 3Today, Pastor Eddie Blalock is bringing the third message in our series "Too Blessed Not To Be Stressed." Last week, we discussed the importance of abiding in Christ, and today's message is focused on learning to rest. Listen in as we explore the types of rest and learn how to practice the presence of God by resting in Him.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2025-01-1922 min
The Orchard Community ChurchColoring Book Christmas | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 4Today we are finishing out our series "Coloring Book Christmas" with a word from Pastor Eddie Blalock. Listen in as he shares about being "late for Christmas" while studying the Magi and what they gleaned from Jesus' birth, foreshadowing His life with their gifts. We hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas! Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2024-12-2220 minLet's Talk About ThatEp. 43 | Preview of The Final Word | ft. Bob Dekle and Pastor Eddie BlalockText Us Your QuestionsToday Pastor Chip Parker and Pastor Eddie Blalock are joined by author, professor and prosecutor George R. "Bob" Dekle, Sr. With his diverse background in legal studies, Bob shares about how his experiences have shaped his Bible studying and how he views it from a legal lens.This episode outlines some of the common discrepancies that are often discussed about The Bible, leading us into our next sermon series "The Final Word."References:Gospel Parallels: A Synopsis of the First Three Gospels Including Parallels from...2024-10-0856 min
The Orchard Community ChurchTransformed | Pastor Eddie Blalock | Week 3As we finish up our series “Transformed,” Pastor Eddie Blalock continues our conversation about conversion. Are we producing fruit or just tying the fruit to our branches to mimic what a believer looks like? Listen in as we unpack the parable of the sower and how to produce fruit and sow seeds as a believer.We are continuing to pray for those who are impacted by Hurricane Helene and ask you to continue to pray with us. If you need any help, please reach out and we can provide help where we can. Thanks for joining us today! We are alwa...2024-09-2927 min
The Orchard Community ChurchSearch Me, God, and Know My Heart. | Known | Pastor Eddie BlalockOver the last few weeks, we have enjoyed hearing from each location pastor as they taught individual sermon series. Pastor Eddie Blalock shared his series “Known” online for the past three weeks, and today he is sharing the final message that rounds out this series.Listen in as Pastor Eddie dives into Psalm 139:19-24 as David looks within himself in this section of scripture. We hope this series leaves you feeling encouraged to have a heart fully devoted to Christ.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you...2024-07-3122 min
The Orchard Community ChurchWhat God Says About Us! | Known | Pastor Eddie BlalockHave you ever felt out of place or like you needed a reminder of where your identity should come from? In today's message, Pastor Eddie Blalock shares a word from Psalm 139:13-18. Listen in as he shares about identity and how we are known and loved by the creator of the universe. Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2024-07-2818 min
The Orchard Community ChurchWhere can I go to escape your Spirit? | Known | Pastor Eddie BlalockAs we continue our location pastor series this summer, Pastor Eddie Blalock shares a word from his “Known” sermon series. Listen in as he expands on Psalm 139:7-12 and the idea that God will never leave us.Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2024-07-2121 min
The Orchard Community ChurchDoes God really know me? | Known | Pastor Eddie BlalockGod knows you, but do you know Him? In this 3 week sermon series, "Known," Pastor Eddie Blalock will be going through Psalm 139. So, let’s dive into this intriguing song to the Lord as we get to know the God who knows you and answer the first question, Does God really know me?Thanks for joining us today! We are always here to help you answer questions, to offer prayer, and to help you step into community. Reach out to our team here: https://theorchardcc.org/connect2024-07-1420 min
The Orchard Community ChurchThe Priority and Posture of Prayer | Pastor Eddie BlalockToo often, prayer is our last resort. The well known and well used phrase, “when all else fails, pray” sounds noble, but in fact misses a very important point. Prayer should not be a last resort, but rather a first response! Prayer is not intended to be a tool designed for certain tight spots in life, but a daily habit and vital part of our spiritual formation! Effective prayer will have a believer deliberately and regularly seeking the mind of God on matters of the heart. I hope you will join me as we think about the Priority and the Post...2024-04-2822 minLet's Talk About ThatEp. 13 | Pastor Eddie’s Excuses | ft. Pastor Eddie BlalockText Us Your QuestionsWelcome back to Let’s Talk About That! On today’s episode, Pastor Chip Parker is joined by a special guest, Pastor Eddie Blalock, founding pastor of The Orchard Community Church and current OCC Branford location pastor. In this podcast, they continue the discussion on our “Excuses” sermon series, all while Pastor Eddie shares about his personal journey of starting The Orchard and the excuses he wrestled with at the time.If you have any questions about this podcast, or about The Orchard Community Church, we would...2024-02-2748 min