In "The Performance Trap," Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 2:17–29 to reveal how we often stack rocks of group identity, knowledge, and good behavior to earn God's acceptance—when grace was never meant to be earned. Discover why living from acceptance rather than for it changes everything about how we see ourselves, others, and God.

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In this message from Romans 2:1-16, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund dismantles the self-help lie that our goodness can earn God's favor, showing that even compared to the worst people we know, we all stand equally in need of grace. Discover why recognizing your desperate need for mercy—rather than comparing yourself to others—is the only path to experiencing the transformative beauty of the gospel.

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Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:24-32, examining how the consequence of sin is more sin—a downward spiral where God gives people over to their desires. Whether you're at the top of the slide or already in the pool, this message shows how God's grace can pull you out and redirect your path toward something better.

Message Summary and Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2026/1/19/gift-of-grace-3-the-downward-spiral

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Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:18-23 to reveal how understanding God's justified wrath against our self-directed living is essential to appreciating His amazing grace. Discover why coming to Jesus isn't just about making life better—it's about recognizing our desperate need for salvation from the consequences of suppressing truth and exchanging God's glory for lesser things.

Message Summary and Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2026/1/12/gift-of-grace-2-the-universe-speaks

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In this message, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores Romans 1:1-17 to reveal the gospel as God's good news that we cannot earn righteousness through our own efforts—Jesus paid the price to make us clean and restore our relationship with the Father. Discover how moving from obligation to eagerness about this truth can transform not only how you see yourself, but how you engage with the world around you.

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In this message from James 4:11-17, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund reveals how God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble, offering three essential guardrails for the new year: avoiding slander, holding plans with open hands, and embracing godly obligation. Discover how these biblical principles can help you invite God's favor rather than his opposition as you step into the year ahead.

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In this Christmas Eve message, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund challenges our familiar assumptions by showing from John 8:36 that Christmas isn't a religious event—it's the announcement of freedom through Jesus Christ. Whether you've walked the straight and narrow your whole life or wandered far away, discover how the gospel offers real freedom from fear, pretending, and the exhausting treadmill of trying to earn God's love.

Message Summary & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2025/12/25/christmas-eve-2025

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In this message from Matthew 18:21-35, Dr. Kurt Bjorklund explores how God's extravagant forgiveness—canceling a debt we could never repay—should transform how we respond to those who've hurt us. Discover why refusing to forgive others reveals we may not fully grasp the incredible gift of grace we've already received through Jesus Christ.

Message Summary & Transcript - https://www.orchardhillchurch.com/blog-post/2025/12/22/family-caroling-two-gifts

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