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The Holy Spirit #1 - Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 1)
Brady Randall opens Orchard Hill's new series on the Holy Spirit with John 14:16-18, showing the Spirit is a person, not a power, sent to help, convict, and shape believers into the likeness of Jesus. Discover what it means to truly experience God's presence in everyday life, not just know about it.
How Do I Know God’s Will For My Life?
"I want to be in the center of God's will!" Brady Randall tackles the question every Christian wrestles with—how do you actually know what God wants for your life? He unpacks God's sovereign, revealed, and permissive will, then offers a practical five-step framework to help you make big decisions with confidence and freedom.
Experience of Grace #11 - Worship and Adoration
In Romans 11, Pastor Brady Randall unpacks the controversial mystery of Israel's hardening and God's irrevocable mercy, showing that every act of grace—then and now—is undeserved. Whether you've wandered far or feel secure, this message invites you into the humility and awe that come from trusting a God whose ways are higher than ours.
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
When life doesn't make sense — diagnosis, loss, grief, fear — where do you turn? Brady Randall walks through Job's encounter with God's overwhelming power in creation to show why our pain isn't minimized, but met with a God who is bigger than it. You'll come away with a posture of trust, not answers.
Look and Live: The Antidote to Our Distraction Dilemma
In a world where we're interrupted hundreds of times a day and bombarded by thousands of ads, how do we focus on what truly matters? In this post, Brady Randall explores Jesus' invitation in John 3 to "look and live," and shares how fixing our gaze on the cross can cut through the noise and anchor us in what's ultimately life-giving.
Temporary Praise or Eternal Adoration? (Palm Sunday 2026)
In this Palm Sunday message from Brady Randall, Revelation 7:9–17 reveals what the crowds waving palms never fully grasped: Jesus came not to overthrow enemies, but to conquer sin and death through sacrifice. Discover how his finished work offers shelter, satisfaction, and solace—and how that eternal praise can begin in your life today.
Beyond the Blizzard: Discovering God’s Hand in 19 Inches of Snow
After shoveling 19 inches of snow seven times in one day, Brady Randall discovered a profound shift in perspective—from frustration to awe at God's sovereignty over creation. Through powerful passages from Job and Isaiah, learn how even winter storms can remind us of God's majesty and His grace that makes our scarlet sins "white as snow."
A Government That Will Never Shut Down
Brady Randall examines why we're so disappointed by human government and offers a better alternative. Discover how Jesus's eternal Kingdom provides the perfect leadership and lasting peace that no earthly government can deliver—and how you can be part of it.
Unshakeable #7 - Community
Pastor Brady Randall explores 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 to reveal how authentic Christian community provides essential accountability, encouragement, and divine empowerment that we cannot achieve alone. Discover why isolation leaves us vulnerable and how God's design for genuine fellowship offers the strength and support needed to live an unshakeable faith.
Does It Really Matter How the World Ends?
In this thought-provoking post, Brady Randall tackles the age-old question that keeps many believers awake at night: what will the end of the world actually look like? Through biblical insights from 2 Peter and Revelation, he reveals why the specific details of Christ's return matter far less than the urgent reality that Jesus wins—and so can you.
The Ted Cruz-Tucker Carlson Debate: What Does the Bible Really Say About Supporting Israel?
Pastor Brady Randall tackles the complex question of whether Christians are biblically mandated to support modern-day Israel, examining what Scripture really says about God's chosen people today. Discover how biblical passages like Genesis 12 and Romans 9-11 should shape Christian perspectives on Israel, salvation, and Middle East policy.
No U-Hauls Behind Hearses: Embracing God’s Perspective on Wealth
This reflective blog post explores how financial volatility can test our relationship with God when it comes to managing our finances and planning for the future. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, Brady Randall reminds us that true security comes not from wealth but from trusting God, who provides everything we need and calls us to generosity rather than anxiety over temporary possessions.
Finding Hope and Purpose Beyond Political Outcomes
In the aftermath election, Americans are left grappling with a range of emotions and a fractured political landscape. The Bible encourages us to look beyond temporary political outcomes and find lasting hope and purpose in the eternal reign of Jesus Christ and through treating our neighbors with grace and dignity, regardless of political differences.
Bridging the Divide: God’s Desire Amidst Political Tension
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall looks at 1 Timothy 2 to share the values Christians should communicate to the world during today's tense political atmosphere.
Independence Day 2024 - Do Not Forget
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall encourages us to remember God's good promises and good character this Independence Day weekend.
Is There a Reason to Give Thanks this Holiday Season?
As we approach the holiday season with Thanksgiving and Christmas, our culture reminds us that this is the “hap, hap, happiest” season of all! These holidays are to be celebrated with family and friends. Yet, the stressors around the holidays can make them very difficult.
Shattered Expectations
Butler Campus Pastor Brady Randall teaches from Luke 19 showing how Jesus shattered expectations of the Messiah in ancient times and how Jesus can still shatter expectations today.
Tips for Daily Devotionals in 2023
My own personal time with God has ebbed and flowed over the years as I’ve experienced everything from deep intimacy with God to dryness and boredom. Rather than adding one more thing to your “to-do” list, I want to share some helpful tips for getting the most out of your daily time with God.
From Gloom to Glory
Are you ready for Christmas? I don’t just mean do you have all your gifts bought, wrapped, and sent. I don’t mean do you have all your Christmas cookies baked and iced. I don’t mean do you have your Christmas cards sent. Rather, are you spiritually and emotionally ready for Christmas?
5 Tips for Sharing the Gospel
Why share our faith to begin with? There are many reasons, but I’ll simply give two: urgency and obedient response. There is only one way to get to God/Heaven and that’s through Jesus Christ. Here are 5 practical tips for sharing the gospel with those around.