Jesus turns our identity and approval in this world upside down and inside out as he begins his famous Sermon on the Mount
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The whole message of the Christian faith in a lot of ways can be summed up in John 1:29 "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." What does this profound truth have to do with us as citizens of heaven?
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Harvest Church kicks off a new sermon series called "Citizens of Heaven" as we look to the radical call of discipleship of the Lord and King, Jesus Christ's, eternal kingdom.
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The true message of Christmas is such a deep and rich mystery--filled with all the love and mercy of God that is found in the newborn Christ who came to save us. Listen and be blessed as Pastor Pat May brings the Word on Christmas morning.
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The Christmas story of Joseph (who was betrothed to Jesus' mother Mary) is an often overlooked one. When he first found out that his betrothed was pregnant... a scandal in town erupted. Mary was found to be with child and Joseph knew that he WASN'T this child's father! What was he to do? How did he react?? In a way, his life was completely wrecked but he went about things quietly and prayerfully...even though all his hopes and dreams for he and his future family were dashed in a moment. Or were they? Was God not up to something special? He sure was!! So...What's not to say God isn't up to something special in OUR own lives when things seem impossible?
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Advent is a season of waiting. Sometimes (depending on our situations), it can be a time of deep darkness and doubt as we wait! Take heart. You are not alone. Even the greatest prophet that ever lived, John the Baptist, who prepared the way for Jesus… had doubts as he sat alone in prison thinking to himself, “Is this really the One to come?” Jesus answers John and he answers us too. Be encouraged.
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It's the 2nd Week of Advent. And, we see that John the Baptist was a "fiery" character...not exactly a crowd pleaser with his message, but people were coming in DROVES because they were desperate for God. John was important! In fact, all 4 gospel writers tell of John's ministry and how it prepares the way for Jesus. His message is blunt, honest, but necessary. It gets a people ready for the coming of the Lord. And what we find is that, if we truly want to get ready, we must repent. Listen and find out more. People get ready! Jesus is coming!
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It's the first Sunday of Advent. Many times, we begin hustling around ...trying to get ready for the "holidays", when today's scripture clearly tells us that we need to be, instead, focusing on the RETURN of the King--Jesus Christ. He is coming --and he's coming on the clouds of heaven with great power and in great glory. People get ready!!
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The Rev. Pat May gives us an encouraging glimpse at Christ the King on this special day of worship where we look to Colossians 1 and celebrate Jesus' cosmic, majestic reign over all creation.
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Jesus is faithful to tell us how the "end" will go down. Therefore, we can trust him and choose to live for him--glorifying him to the end. And he tells us that even though we will face tough times and persecution, we will have the opportunity (through the grace and power of the Spirit) to be faithful witnesses for Jesus. Because (in him), even though we die, yet shall we live. "Not a hair on our heads will perish."
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You might be surprised at who are considered to be "saints" in the eyes of the LORD. Listen and be blessed by this All Saints' Sunday message.
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The Apostle Paul had some very strong words of encouragement as he faced his death by execution... words that can help us to "take heart" in the gospel of Jesus Christ no matter what! *The final message of our "Take Heart" sermon series.
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Regardless of where we find ourselves at this very moment, the scriptures tell us and show us NOT to lose heart, but to persevere in all things--including prayer--because God is not like the "unjust judge" in our story today. He is a good, good Father who loves us more than we can imagine.
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The Apostle Paul is near the end of his life and he has some final instructions and encouragements for his young apprentice, Timothy, as he begins his last letter. The exhortations apply to us as well, even today!
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Jesus and Paul say very clearly to not put our hope and our trust in our wealth because it is a "snare" that leads to ruin and destruction ... yet we somehow find ourselves still doing it. Paul therefore urges Timothy to RUN from these kinds of evil desires, to "fight the good fight of the faith" and to "Take hold of that which is truly life."
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There's little doubt that prayerlessness in the church has slowed the advancement of the gospel in our cities and in our nation. That's why the Apostle Paul URGES his most beloved apprentice, Timothy, to "First of all... pray..." I can't think of a more important holy task for us as Christians to do in today's world. Pray!
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God's heart for the lost is relentless! At great cost to himself, God goes in search of what is most valuable to him--YOU! Listen as Pastor Andrew Sizemore breaks down this week's text.
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One of the most important aspects of living a life of genuine Christian faith is community. And I'm not just talking about a "Hi, how are you?" kind of community... but a REAL community that strives after God, and chooses to be known... and digs deep in relationships and holds each other up in Christ-like love. The Apostle Paul called this kind of sacrificial community, "Koinonia". You might not know it, but we ALL need a "Koinonia" Fellowship of the Gospel!
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One of the most monumental and fundamental characteristics that Jesus wants to instill in his followers is humility. Note, humility is NOT weakness. Jesus, our ultimate example of humility, was anything BUT weak... but he was humble--because he always counted others needs before his own. We get this so wrong sometimes--just like the Pharisees in today's text. Listen and pray for the grace to live humbly like Christ. "For the one who exalts himself WILL be humbled and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
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Jesus challenges his followers to "STRIVE to enter the narrow door" of faith in their lives -- to be Kingdom minded while here on this earth. He says this because many will try and enter the Kingdom of God when Jesus comes again in final victory to judge the world, but they will not be able... because they didn't strive in this life to truly know Jesus --and live to reflect his love, glory, and goodness.
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