Why is it so difficult for us to understand the ways of God, especially as it relates to His love for all of us? Jesus teaches us through the parable of the generous Landowner, that He is more merciful than we ever understand and His gift of eternal life is open to everyone, even those who come to Him in the 11th hour.
Read MoreOne of the most difficult aspects of the call to Christ is to forgive as we have been forgiven. But we are to not miss our Savior's command to do just that. Having a hard time with it? Listen and find hope.
Read MoreMost times, we do not like conflict. And some times, to avoid conflict, we will just change churches. But, that's not the way of Jesus. The Lord has a very specific way to address sin and conflict in the church that is best for all involved.
Read MoreAs we wrap up our Ephesians series, we are left with the final word of being ready and prepared for the spiritual battles that we all will face as Christians. And this can be scary, but the Apostle Paul gives us exactly what we "need" to defeat our spiritual enemies. Listen and be prepared!
Read MoreHow are we as Christians called to love our family members...especially in the relationship of husband and wife? St. Paul gives us a radical image--that we submit to one another out of reverence for our Lord, and this image is a true sign of Christ’s love for the Church.
Read MoreJesus' obedience and surrender to the Father was a "fragrant offering and sacrifice" of love. Is it fair to ask as Jesus' followers (now the Beloved) if OUR lives throw off a scent? This is a deeply personal and corporate examination of Eph. 5:1-20.
Read MoreHow's your spiritual wardrobe? What are we talking about?! Listen and find out!
Read MoreSermon from Heritage Sunday (2 year anniversary of Harvest Church) that is also the Transfiguration of Jesus Sunday AND a continuation of our Ephesians summer series as well - a lot to get to! But, it is all perfectly pointing to where we are right now as a church as the Holy Spirit empowers us to move forward in grace... to shine the light of Jesus as the Body of Christ here at Harvest as we head into this new season of church planting with the Lord.
Read MoreIf we truly desire to experience all the God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit has for us, then it would do us very well to heed the Apostle Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 as both individuals AND as his Church - his new and glorious society!
Read MoreFull time missionary Steve Hendrix shares a wonderful word from James 2:14-26 as it relates to his calling and subsequent work in Tanzania. But, his word is a challenge to us all, no matter where we live.
Read MoreWe sometimes forget the radical nature of God's grace and love for all people and his desire that the Church of Jesus Christ would be one... that barriers would be torn down by the gospel.
Read MoreGod’s mercy is more than just forgiveness. It’s God’s omnipotent love and action in order that we can reign with him and work in him.
Read MoreWe are the body of Christ - this truth is SO much bigger than we all realize. It's time to pray bigger... for all the "saints". Paul the Apostle exhorts us to do just that as we look at Ephesians 1:15-23.
Read MoreWe begin to unpack the infinitely glorious and mysterious "riches" that are found in Jesus as we look to the letter of Ephesians. What an encouragement to the faithful these Holy Spirit-inspired words from the Apostle Paul to the church are!
Read MoreThrough the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus, which is God’s word of love, we are encouraged and equipped to spread God’s love here in Simpsonville just as Paul did in Ephesus knowing that God’s power is greater than any worldly power.
Read MoreThe Day of Pentecost ignited the Church for the whole world because the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in power! It's high time that we, the church today, embrace the Holy Spirit's mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to our world with the same urgency, zeal, and Holy Spirit power!
Read MoreLiving a true life of resurrection remains an "unseen reality" because Jesus Christ is ascended, ruling, and reigning. Your life is already hidden in Christ - where he is seated at the right hand of the Father. What a PROMISE! So, KEEP going for his glory! Jesus, be glorified in us!
Read MoreTo live a true life of resurrection in a culture of death and decay we MUST choose to abide in Jesus. Apart from him, we can do nothing... and we actually wither and die - the opposite of thriving!
Read MoreHow is the Lord Jesus Christ calling us to live (as his followers) in this culture of death, decay, chaos and confusion? Jesus AND his apostle Peter have some things to say about it!
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