The Stranger on the Road, Part 2: A New World, An Alternative Reality, A New Way to Be Human

Luke 24:28-35 On the Road to Emmaus So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, 29 but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with … Read more

Sermons with Boats in Them #2: ‘Dark Night was the Night and the Sea was a Fury – Tempestuous, Turbulent and Threatening.’

Worship Let’s begin with a song of worship that could not possibly be more relevant to our current situation. I’ve printed out the words for you because I don’t want you to miss a single one. It’s Praise the Lord performed by the Imperials. Praise the Lord by Elliott B. Bannister / Michael Vincent Hudson … Read more

Sermons with Boats in Them #1: A 27-Footer, a Great Windstorm of Wind, and a Cushion

A Song of Worship This is a song of worship that delicately balances the relationship between the Lord and the believer, and the believer and the Lord. “Doulos” (δοῦλος) is the Greek word for slave or servant. It’s a reminder that if we’ll look back “across the years” we’ll see that Jesus has been “constantly … Read more

Sermons with Boats in Them #1: A 27-Footer, a Great Windstorm of Wind, and a Cushion – Reflection Questions

Mark 4:35-41 4:35  On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into … Read more

Questions Anticipating John 5:18

Dear student of God’s Word, Thank you for joining us in this study of John’s Gospel at Harvest Community Church. Our desire is to provide an opportunity for all believers, regardless of where they may be in their Christian journey, to dive deeper into the waters of God’s Word. The Holy Spirit, our Master Teacher … Read more

Nehemiah’s Gates and the Christian Journey

Dear student of God’s Word, Thank you for joining us in this study of John’s Gospel at Harvest Community Church. Our desire is to provide an opportunity for all believers, regardless of where they may be in their Christian journey, to dive deeper into the waters of God’s Word. The Holy Spirit, our Master Teacher … Read more

“The Incompatibility of Light and Darkness”

“And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes … Read more