HBIC Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
Harrisburg BIC Church
The Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church exists to be a thriving diverse urban church sharing Christ’s love and serving the needs of our local and global communities.
Nate Hackman shares a thought-provoking message on the BIC core value of Pursuing Peace, focusing on Philippians 2!
Greg Starr shares a sermon on the BIC Core Value of Belonging to the Community of Faith!
Stephen Haverstick shares a message on the BIC Core Value of Following Jesus. Luke 9:57-62
Pastor Carmen shares a sermon about Worshiping God as part of the BIC Core Values series.
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Carmen Dones about worship - its meaning and power, and the different ways we need each other for our worship to be complete.
Pastor Ryan Cagno shares a sermon about Believing the Bible as part of the BIC Core Values series.
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Nate Hackman about the Isaiah 66 - about the whole book, how to make sense of Judgment and Hope being held so tightly together, the spiritual significance of breastfeeding and pets, and more!
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Chris Eby about the Binding of Isaac, an often controversial but ALWAYS fascinating story of God commanding Abraham to sacrifice his own son. Sort of. Maybe. Not really? Let's talk about it!
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Lynda Gephart about John 10:1-18, diving deeper into the subject of hearing God - recognizing our shepherd's voice - and all the different dynamics and personal elements to that.
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Bernardo Michael about 1 John 4:7-21, and specifically about the tangled, complex, beautiful diamond-like reality of godly love.
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Verna Schwartz about 2 Kings 5 - the fascinating and enigmatic story of Seven Ducks in Muddy Water! It's a story of prejudices, cross-cultural mission, and the surprising grace of God!
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Marcus Rodrigues about Mark 16:1-8. Which ending of Mark should we read? What's the significance of Passover? How would WE have responded to news of Jesus' resurrection? Disbelief? Fear? Would we even have been around, or in hiding?
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Stephen Haverstick about Mark 11:1-11. Why did Jesus ride in on a donkey? How did he FEEL about the Palm Sunday celebration, knowing that (almost) everyone would turn against him in a few days? These questions, AND MORE, will be...well, at least addressed, if not answered.
For the fourth sunday of Lent, Pastor Hank preached a sermon about following Christ's example of service from Mark 10.
Pastor Hank continues our Lent series with a sermon on self-denial and sacrifice from Mark 8.
Pastor Hank shares a sermon as part of our Lent series about following the Holy Spirit through temptation and trial.
Sunday Sermon | February 22, 2026: Prayer (Depending on God in Solitary Places) by Harrisburg BIC Church
In Discipleship Weekly we discuss the week's sermon text, sharing insights, questions, and how it might apply to us. This week Ryan Cagno talked with Lam Nguyen about Mark 1:35-39 - talking about prayer, rest, and exactly how many hours of sleep Jesus got each night.
Pastor Hank shares a sermon about using our spiritual gifts well based on Matthew 25:14-30 as part of a Called to Stewardship series.
Pastor Hank shares a sermon about stewarding and loving our people as part of a Called to Stewardship series. The scripture passage this week was John 21:15-25.
Sunday Sermon | November 9, 2025: Unless the Lord Builds the House by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan talks with Jesse about his career in college ministry, the dynamics there and how they overlap with the way he seeks to live with his neighbors.
Sunday Sermon | October 19, 2025: Missions Sunday (Stephen Badiger) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Sunday Sermon | October 12, 2025: Renewal Through Covenant Commitment by Harrisburg BIC Church
The Bible on Sexuality (Part 2 of 2) w/ George Payne (Discipleship Weekly | Sep 19, '25) by Harrisburg BIC Church
The Bible on Sexuality (Part 1 of 2) w/ George Payne (Discipleship Weekly | Sep 5, '25) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Sunday Sermon | August 17, 2025: Driving to the Beach with Ezra by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan and Naomi talk about witnessing to friends and growing up as a Pastor's Kid. Also GO PANTHERS.
Making Sense of American Christianity w/ Ruth Sison (Discipleship Weekly | May 16, '25) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Pastoring New Realities w/ Hank Johnson (Discipleship Weekly | May 2, '25) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan talks with Lynnsi Wagner about growing up as a Third Culture Kid, and her new missions work with Interaction International. Here are some links if you'd like to follow Lynnsi's journey or partner with her financially:Lynnsi's website: https://lynnsiwagnertckspecialist.my.canva.site/Sign up for Lynnsi's monthly ministry letters: https://interactionintl.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f4b8a6499e3ec86ff8501fcf9&id=1c3a631041Interaction International: https://interactionintl.org/about-us/
Deliverance, Friendship and ALSO GO BIRDS w/ Bethany Jenkins (Discipleship Weekly | Apr 4, '25) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Lessons in Empathy w/ Lily Wenger (Discipleship Weekly | Mar 21, '25) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Jess Long peppers Ryan with questions about theology and scripture that she has been ruminating on for a while.
Jon and Ryan talk about rest, routine, ritual and how Gen Z is navigating the technological world they were born into.
Sunday Sermon | January 26, 2025: The Ultimate Fool-Proof Secret to Discipleship by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan and Thatcher talk what it's been like for him as a teen, how he stays faithful to Jesus in his decision making.
In this episode, Ryan gets interviewed by someone else for a change. My how the turntables...Brie and Ryan talk about his journey with mental health, specifically depression, and how it has effected his understanding of himself and how God made him.
a T.C.K. in the U.S.A. w/ Eric Thuma (Discipleship Weekly | Dec 27, '24) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Cate and Sam discuss their shared Jewish heritage and how it informs their Christian faith, and especially their celebration of Christmas and other Christian holidays.
Ryan talks with Jim and Judy about their endeavors to stay uncomfortable and in a posture of openness and learning all throughout life.
Cate, Chad and Ryan talk about how to have healthy conversation around political difference with family, and how to be family to one another.
Ryan, Cate and Chad assess Chad's convictions around dissenting from voting as political action, the significance of our votes and how they relate to Christian faithfulness.
Sunday Sermon | October 20, 2024: You Shall Not Bear False Witness by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan and George discuss their differing beliefs and scriptural interpretations related to human sexuality, and what it practically looks like for them to journey together as siblings in Christ.
Sunday Sermon | October 6, 2024: You Shall Not Commit Adultery by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan and Hannah talk about worship as experience vs worship as the product of a community of living sacrifices, the emotional aspects of worship, and more. TEAM JESS.
Ryan talks with Pastor Lynda about her journey through a breast cancer diagnosis and how that became interwoven with her work w/ the Zimbabwean BIC Church and the Nono Clinic.
Sunday Sermon | September 15, 2024: You Shall Honor Your Father and Mother by Harrisburg BIC Church
Sunday Sermon | September 8, 2024: You Shall Keep the Sabbath Holy by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan talks with Brie about her efforts to invest in the faith of youth and to foster community and discipleship among young adults at HBIC.
Sunday Sermon | September 1, 2024: You Shall Not Take the Lord's Name in Vain by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan and Ale talk about school, Ale's goals and values, and how to keep up a positive aura.
Ryan talks with Laura about her journey to and through medical school, a growing interest in mental health, and how that intersects with her personal and family identities.
Ryan and Evie talk about her story, discerning God's voice in the midst of some difficult circumstances, and her ministry w/ the aging at Messiah Lifeways.
Sunday Sermon | July 28, 2024: Judgement, Forgiveness, and Longing for Redemption by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan talks with George about his devotion throughout his career to combatting homelessness in Pennsylvania.
Ryan talks with Josiah about what it's been like two years into high school, being a Christian in the eyes of his peers.
Ryan talks with Joe about how churches ought to change their thinking in regard to what they prioritize and how they spend their time and resources.
Joe and Ryan talk about the process of changing their minds on specific theological topics - what instigated that process and what it was like.
Ryan talks with Bella about her family's struggles with long term illness, and the things she has learned through those experiences.
Ryan talks with Bella about her story, her passion for art and how she sees creativity as essential to what it means to be human and to be in Christ.
Ryan talks with Lynda about answering the call to ministry, navigating the discouragements along the way and keeping her focus on serving Jesus well.
Sunday Sermon | April 28 2024 Unsilent: Growing Through Context by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan and Peggy talk about her life, the many fantastic ways she has served those around her, and how God has continually called her beyond herself, into facing fears and serving with courage and compassion.
Sunday Sermon | April 14 2024: (Un)silent - Where Women Led and Toiled by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan talks with Axel Nguyen about halloween candy, Pokemon, and the importance of being a selfless and giving person.
Ryan talks with Patty Patterson about her passion to see folks at church interacting and growing together across generational lines.
Ryan talks with Hannah Marie about the HEBRAIC ROOTS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - how the Old Testament informs how we understand Jesus and the whole story of scripture.
Ryan talks with Hannah Marie about her story, answering the call to ministry, and some of the blessings and challenges that have come along with ministering to Gen Z...as Gen Z.
Ryan and Abs talk all things music - modes, film scores, music therapy, worship - and how God wants to reconcile our emotions and our thoughts through music.
Ryan talks with Jane about her and Judah's journey with foster care, and her passion to see the whole church mobilized in supporting both children in the foster system and those families who are offering direct care.
Ryan talks with Kerry about mentorship - her journey of mentor and being mentored, and why "spiritual companionship" more accurately describes that journey.
Ryan talks with Scott about the work of Peace Promise, a local non-profit that does outreach work among those at risk of trafficking or involved in consumer sex trades.
Ryan talks with Shanti about her family's spiritual heritage, learning to serve and love Jesus as her parents did, lessons from her many experiences, and what daily surrender to Jesus is like for her.
Christian and Ryan talk about e'rything, from the Philly suburbs to being Catholic to his wife's music career to being mentored by Pastor Woody Dalton.
Ryan and Carmen talk about a range of topics related to her faith history, and how she fits in and sticks out at HBIC.
Ryan talks with Jay about his experiences related to discipleship, leadership, and his thoughts on small groups - the letdowns, the blessings, the purpose of them.
Ryan talks with Toni about some of her life experience, and about the book Bad Girls of the Bible and what Toni has learned from it.
Ryan talks with Morris about his grandmother - one of his spiritual heroes - and the legacy of faith and prayer that she left for him and the rest his family.
Ryan talks with Morris about how he got into studying and practicing medicine, how he experiences God through that.
Ryan talks with the Sawatzkys about a group meeting in their home over the past year and a half, where they have attempted to bridge their HBIC community and apartment community, to reach their immediate neighbors for Jesus.
Ryan talks with Jenifer about her life-long commitment to "simple living" - living with intentionality around her stuff, her finances, the work and the blessing of that practice.
Ryan talks with Sheldon and Marietta about their life of commitment to missions in Taiwan, and how that nation has woven itself into their life story.
Sunday Sermon | November 19, 2023: Good News for the Witnesses by Harrisburg BIC Church
Ryan talks with Helena about creation care - what it is, why it matters, why we often neglect it, why insects are awesome and proof God is also awesome.
Ryan talks with Bob about his field of study, Public Health - what that means, why we should care, why we often don't.
Ryan talks with Jodi Griffis and Kristin Heverley (both of whom are or have been on finance committees, served as finance secretary, etc.) about giving financially to the church - some of the issues or stumbling blocks involved, whether we should tithe a precise 10%, how we should think about giving to the local church.
Ryan sits down with Paul to discuss the recent attack by Hamas, war declared by Israel - and how we as Christians ought to respond. Paul is has a lot of knowledge and first-hand experience to help us frame our thinking, understand better, and issues a powerful call for how we might serve Jesus well in this.
Ryan talks with Hank Johnson about "the Age of Busyness", how new schedules and paces for folks affects their ability to engage with the church, how to strike a balance between pacing oneself and being called into kingdom work.
Ryan talks with Bob & Jenifer Aronson about their long and complicated history with the evangelical church - lessons they learned, what it means to have integrity when that integrity puts you at odds with your faith tradition.
Ryan talks with Chad about what it means to be a neighbor, how to not keep God or church life in a box but to integrate it into every level of our life, especially the physical places where we live.
Ryan talks with Chad about a range of topics, the unifying thread being the concept of "violence", how that's deeper than only the physical, and how the way of Jesus calls us to something different.
Ryan chats with Eli about his devotional practices, how to balance seeking meaningful, spiritually enlivening times one-on-one with God, vs devotional time being a habit - and sometimes a rote one.
Ryan talks with Anwar about his faith journey to this point and how it intersects with his marriage, the birth of his child, the tradition he was raised in, and the questions he has.
Ryan continues his conversation with the Kelleys about their upcoming move to Athens and the work they'll be doing there. For more information and to sign up for their newsletter, check out kelleykrossings.com
This week is part 1 of a conversation with Kevin & Barb Kelley about their hearts for cross-cultural ministry, and how that has led them to become full-time missions workers in Athens starting this Fall.
For information on their ministry or to join the newsletter, check out: kelleykrossings.com.
This week Ryan talks again with Lois Saylor about her view on discipleship, how she thinks of it in terms of thinking vs doing, what different people in the Body can bring to discipleship, and how we as a church could better empower people.
Part 2 of Ryan's conversation with Patrick Cicero about money and economic justice. This week they get deeper into what this could mean practically for folks in the church, and especially those to whom God has given more than enough in terms of material resources.
Ryan talks with Patrick Cicero about money, economic justice, and what it means to really rectify someone’s material circumstances and bring justice there. He brings his specific experience as a legal advocate.
This is a second conversation with Tony House, this time around the topics of Grief, Loss, and Mental Illness. Tony was gracious enough to share his experience of walking with his wife Rosita through mental illness, through the experience of ultimately losing her, and how that’s shaped him and his story, and God’s faithfulness in that.
Discipleship Weekly | July 14, '23: Nippin' it in the Bud w/ Aidan and Cate Lewis by Harrisburg BIC Church
We talk with Makayla Lagerman about her passion for prison reform and abolishing the death penalty, discussing some of the logical and biblical reasons why we should move past capital punishment.
Discipleship Weekly | June 29, 2023: Teacher Lyfe w/ Marcy Snyder-Velez by Harrisburg BIC Church
This week I talk with Lam Nguyen about the power of intercessory prayer (praying on behalf of others), something he believes in to the point where he has experimented with NOT praying for himself and relying on others to pray for him instead. The conversation starts there and goes to other places re: prayer. Enjoy!
Sunday Sermon | June 18, 2023: The People's Unacceptable Worship by Harrisburg BIC Church
Discipleship Weekly | June 16, 2023: Humility w/ Bernardo Michael by Harrisburg BIC Church
This week Ryan talks with Bernardo Michael, a history professor at Messiah, about the importance of knowing our own histories as historical rootedness, and how that helps us to interact more faithfully and lovingly with others - in this specific case with Nepali refugees in the Harrisburg area - toward the end of building the "beloved community" Jesus calls us to participate in.
This week Ryan talks with Eli Whitehead-Zimmers about his love for physics and how exploring science leads him closer to God, not the other way around - and how the whole Science/Faith dichotomy is overblown and unhelpful.
Sunday Sermon | May 28 2023 Paul, Silas And The Philippian Jailer by Harrisburg BIC Church
This week Ryan talks with Lois Saylor about her imaginative, exploratory, creative Bible reading practices, and the different ways she finds God anew each day in scripture.
Ryan talks with Glen and Wanda Heise about their family's time spent in Harrisburg and how that journey helped to shape (and continues to shape) them and their children.
Ryan talks with Debbie Wenger about minimalism / essentialism, and how that could apply to home life, church life, our stuff, our time...
Discipleship Weekly | April 27, 2023: Casting Lots with Lam Nguyen by Harrisburg BIC Church
05.23.2021 Celebrating The Work Of The Spirit God Fulfills Promises by Harrisburg BIC Church
04.25.2021 Remember When I Have Saved (Jesus, Nicodemus, and Being Born Again) by Harrisburg BIC Church
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls us to Serve Others to Please God
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls us to Live for Treasures in Heaven
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls Us to Love Our Enemies
Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls Us to Be Graceful
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
Missions Sunday / World Communion Sunday
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls Us to Go and Make Disciples of All Nations
Speaker: Johnathan Lloyd
Scripture: Matthew 28: 16-20
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls Us to Love Our Neighbors
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls Us to be Salt and Light
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls Us to Follow
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11; John 1:35-42
Series: Following the Commands of Christ
Sermon: Christ Calls Us to Repent
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Helena Cicero for her sermon on stewarding creation.
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19; Genesis 1
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on Children
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on Children
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on Creation
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on Gifts
Scripture: Romans 12:3-8
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on Stewarding One Another.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-5:2.
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on Hospitality.
Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30.
Series - Called to Steward: Growing in Christlikeness, Caring, and Trust
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on our call to steward our resources. Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the Fruits of the Spirit Series - Self-Control. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Daniel 6.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the series Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness. Scripture: John 7:53-8:11.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the Fruits of the Spirit Series: Faithfulness. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Ruth 1.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the series 'Fruits of the Spirit'; Goodness. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the Fruits of the Spirit Series: Kindness. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Mark 5:25-34.
Join Pastor Brie for the next sermon in the Fruits of the Spirit Series; Forbearance. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Genesis 29:14-20.
Join Pastor Hank has he continues the series on Fruits of the Spirit: Peace. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Chronicles 20:1-12.
Join Pastor Hank for his sermon on Joy, from the Fruits of the Spirit series. Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23; Hebrews 12:1-3.
Join Pastor Hank for our Palm Sunday sermon. Scripture: Mark 11:1-11 (Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19).
Join Pastor Hank for a sermon on 'Sabbath in the Season of Panic' during our time apart. Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14.
Join Pastor Hank for a sermon on 'Shalom in the Season of Panic' and worship service. Scripture: Micah 6:1-8.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the DNA Series: 'Pursuing Peace and Reconciliation'. Scripture: Genesis 31:45-55.
Join Pastor Hank and members of the congregation for our Mosaic Sunday. Scripture: Revelation 5.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the DNA Sermon Series: "Here, There, and Everywhere: Our Local and Global Witness for Christ". Scripture: Acts 1:1-11.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the DNA Series: 'We Serve a God Who Heals'. Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19a.
Join Pastor Hank for the next in the DNA Series: 'We are Disciples Called to Make Disciples'. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the series ‘DNA: Living Out of Our Uniqueness, and Into Our Call’; ‘We Seek the Peace of Our City’. Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14.
Join Pastor Hank for the second sermon in the series ‘DNA: Living Out of Our Uniqueness, and Into Our Call’; ‘We are the Church’. Scripture: Acts 2:1-13.
Join Pastor Hank for the first sermon in the series 'DNA: Living Out of Our Uniqueness, and Into Our Call'; 'We are Graced to Grace'. Scripture: John 7:53-8:11.
Join Pastor Woody as he leads the congregation in guided prayer. Scripture: Matthew 17:1-7.
Join Pastor Hank for a short devotional before Testimony Sunday. Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Join Pastor Hank for the fourth Sunday of Advent: 'Love: Christ in us, Christ for us, Christ with us'. Scripture: Luke 2:1-20.
Join Pastor Hank for the third Sunday of Advent; Zechariah and Joy (Celebrating God's Blessings). Scripture: Luke 1:5-25.
Join Pastor Hank for the second Sunday of the Advent series "Creation of God's Kingdom". Scripture Luke 2:22-35; 'Simeon, and Peace from God'.
Join Pastor Hank for Baptism Sunday (both services included). Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; 28:16-20.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the 'Miracle: Making God Known' Series; 'Jesus, God's Provision for Us". Scripture: John 3:1-21.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the 'Miracle: Making God Known' Series; "God, the Provider." Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the "Miracle: Making God Known" Series; Jesus, the Just. Scripture: Luke 4:14-22.
Join Ericka Henry from 'The Holy District' in Allentown, PA as she speaks on Holiness. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the "MIracle: Making God Known" Series; 'God, the Just'. Scripture: Amos 5:18-27.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the 'Miracle: Making God Known' Series; 'Jesus, the Compassionate.' Scripture: John 11:17-37.
Join Pastor Lynda for 'The Call to Bear'. Scriptures: Colossians 3:12-17; Galatians 6:1-10.
Join the celebration of the paying off of our mortgage, praising God for what He is building.
Join Pastor Hank for 'God, the Compassionate,' next in the series "Miracle, Making God Known." Scripture 1 Kings 19:1-18.
Join Pastor Hank for 'Jesus, the Creator', the next sermon in the Miracle: Making God Known Series. Spripture: Colossians 1:15-23
Join Pastor Hank for the first sermon in the series "Miracle: Making God Known." Scripture Genesis 1:1-2:2, 'God, the Creator'.
Join Pastor Hank for his next sermon in the Faith Builders Series; Miriam, the Prophet. Scripture: Exodus 15:19-21.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the Faith Builders Series: Jochebed, and Faith that Brings Life. Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10
Join Pastor Hank for 'Choose Life: The Witness of Shiphrah and Puah,' the next in the Faith Builders Series. Scripture: Exodus 1:6-22
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the series on Faith Builders; Right Place, Right Time, and Rebekah. Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the Faith Builders Series: Sarah, and Waiting on the Lord. Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the Faith Builders Series: Sarah, and Waiting on the Lord. Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7
Join Kevin Kelley as he discusses the parable of the sower from Matthew 13. Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23, Genesis 21: 15-20.
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon in the Faith Builders Series: Hagar and the God who Sees.Scripture: Genesis 16.
Join Pastor Hank for his first sermon in the series, Faith Builders: Lessons from Early Women of Faith. Today's sermon is "All About Eve". Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, 2:18-25
Join Pastor Hank for his final sermon in the Beatitudes series; Blessed are the Persecuted. Matthew 5:10-12
Join Pastor Lynda for her sermon entitled "Come Thou Fount". Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13; Psalm 145
Join Pastor Hank for the next sermon on the Beatitudes: Blessed are the Peacemakers. Matthew 5:1-12
Join Pastor Hank as he continues the Beatitudes series: Blessed are the Pure in Heart. Matthew 5:1-12
Join Pastor Hank as he continues the series on the Beatitudes: Blessed are the Merciful. Matthew 5:1-12
Join Pastor Hank as he continues the series on the Beatitudes. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. Matthew 5:1-12
Join Pastor Hank as he continues the series on the Beatitudes; Blessed are the Meek. Matthew 5:5
Join Pastor Hank as he continues the series on the Beatitudes. Matthew 5:4, Blessed are those who mourn.
Join Pastor Hank as he preaches on 1 Samuel 17:41-58. Part of the series: After God's Own Heart: Lessons from the Life of David.
Join Pastor Hank as he discusses 1 Peter 1:3-9; salvation, resurrection, and inheritance.
Join Pastor Woody in his last sermon as Senior Pastor. He explores the wind of the Spirit. John 3:1-8
Join Pastor Woody in the final sermon in the series about Heaven. Revelation 21:1-5; 21:22-27; 22:1-5.
Join Pastor Woody in his first sermon in the "Heaven" series. Why is Heaven important to us now? Philippians 1:20-26
Join Pastor Hank as he continues his exploration of 1 John. God Loves Us. 1 John 4:7-21
Join Pastor Woody as he explains Jesus' prayer for us to be one in John 17:20-23. Matthew 18 also referenced.
Join Pastors Lynda, Woody, and Hank as they discuss women in church ministry and leadership. Pastor Lynda gives a short history of Brethren in Christ women as well as her journey in ministry. Pastor Woody explores women in ministry from the Bible, and shares a short history of Harrisburg BIC. Pastor Hank shares how the women in his life and in leadership at Harrisburg BIC have influenced his life. Romans 16:1-7, Matthew 7:15-20. Includes communion.
Join Pastor Hank as he asks us to "remember who we are and remember whose we are." 1 John 3:19-24
Join Pastor Woody as he explains why we should give up our power and control, and surrender the Spirit. John 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses walking in the Spirit and Spiritual health. John 15:26-16:15
Join Pastor Woody as he explains overcoming the world and why the world will still try to silence our voice. John 15:18-25.
Join Pastor Lynda as she explains Koinonia; sharing and doing good. Hebrews 13:1-3, 15-16
Join Pastor Hank in his discussion of 1 John 3:11-18. Live and Love like Christ lived and loved.
Join Pastor Woody as he explains God's pruning in our lives, resulting in a fruitful life. John 15:1-4, 8.
Join Pastor Woody as he explains how we can choose our focus every day, and that it is a plan/decision made ahead of time. John 15:1-8.
Join Evangelist Idotress Joseph as she talks about all 'mothers' and Mary the mother of Jesus. Matthew 12:46-50
Join Pastor Woody as he continues discussion of the Gospel of John. Approach God as Abba (Daddy), and become as children. John 14:15-24, 15:9-15
Join Pastor Woody as he continues the Gospel of John. He discusses that the Bible is the foundation, and why DIY religion is dangerous. John 14:1-11
Join Pastor Woody as he talks about 'Gratitude instead of Greed', and how we should look for the miracles in the little things. John 12:1-11
Join Pastor Woody as he explores the story of Lazarus, sharing the sorrow and heartache with mourners, and helping each other take off the graveclothes. John 11:17-43
Join Pastor Hank in a discussion about how we view sin and our choice to rule over it (or not). 1 John 3:4-10
Join Pastor Woody during his Easter Sunday sermon, as explains that Jesus can show up anywhere because of the resurrection. John 20-11-22
Join Pastor Woody on Palm Sunday as he discusses how Jesus took our sin. Matthew 27:32-54
Join Pastor Lynda as she explains that we should be imitations of God, and gives examples of serving, loving, and giving. Scripture Ephesians 5:1-2, also references Philippians 2.
Join Pastor Woody as he talks about being witnesses and asks "Do you obey the spirit?" Scripture: John 9:1-38
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses our fallen world, suffering, and miracles. Scripture: John 9:1-7, Hebrews 11.
Join Pastor Woody as he explains that Freedom begins with the truth and asks "What's at the core of who you are?" John 8:31-47
Includes a litany for Peace from Pastor Hank.
Join Pastor Lynda on the first Sunday of Lent, as she explores God' boundless Love and Fasting. Ephesians 1:17, 3:8, 3:14-19
Join Pastor Hank as he discusses how God defends the weak and asks us to think about where we are powerful and how it's being used. Proverbs 23:10-11, also references Psalm 139 and Matthew 25.
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses the Bread of Life and asks "What are you filling yourself with?" John 6:25-51
Join Pastor Woody as he speaks about obedience. "If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat." John 6:16-21 (Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:47-51)
Join Pastor Woody in a discussion on why it's important for us to embrace each other and be United in God. Ephesians 2:11-22
Join Pastor Hank as he explains "Your current situation is not your final destination." John 14:22-31
Gospel of John Series. Join Pastor Woody as he discusses how God sees our needs. John 5:1-14
Gospel of John Series. Join Pastor Woody as he discusses God's timing and His answers to our prayers.
Join Pastors Woody and Lynda as they share the stories of our missionaries and the importance of
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses answers to prayer and praying for our church's vision.
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses how sin creates "us" and "them" and how we need to tear down walls. John 4:4-26; 39-42
Join Pastor Lynda as she talks about God being our refuge and strength. Psalm 46; 2 Kings 19:35-36.
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses how sin creates "us" and "them" and how we need to tear down walls. John 4:4-26; 39-42
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses the 4 aspects of Harrisburg BIC's vision statement. Luke 4:14-21
Join Pastor Hank as he explores how God will provide, and that we are never truly lost. Exodus 17:1-7
Join Pastor Lynda as she discusses "the pull of the world" and the importance of guarding your heart. Proverbs 4:20-27
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses the importance of the Sabbath, resting, and slowing down. Genesis 1:31-2:3.
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses the importance of a community of fellow believers. Matthew 17:1-14.
Join Pastor Lynda as she discusses the 6 P's--ways to support young people in the church body. Romans 12:3-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Join Pastor Woody as he completes the exploration of Moses. Deuteronomy 10:12-13, 20-22; 11:13-16, 18-21.
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses the 10th commandment, " You shall not covet." Exodus 20:17
Join Pastor Woody as he preaches on the 9th commandment. Discussion about the motivations for lying, and the differences between lying, mistakes, and truth. Exodus 20:1-16.
Join Pastor Hank as he discusses choosing to live with Jesus as Lord of your life (ALL of your life). Scripture: I John 2:18-27, Psalm 139
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses marriage, singleness, and the key to life. Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28.
Romans 11:33-12:8 Join Eldon Byer as he discusses "everything I needed to know I learned at the ballfield." Life can be a lot less complicated that we make it.
Join Pastor Hank as he talks about bearing good fruit, using Luke 6: 43-45 and Psalm 119:118.
Galatians 3:10-14 We can never repay the debt. Only God can repay what is owed. God intervened with a cross.
Join Pastor Woody as he explores the fourth commandment (Sabbath), Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11
Exodus 20:1-7 Exploring the The Third Commandment- Thou shall not take the Name of the Lord in vain. What does it mean?
Exodus 20:1-6 When the gifts become more important than the giver, something's wrong.
Join Pastor Woody as he discusses the first two Commandments.
Join Pastor Hank in exploring heavenly wisdom, and James' definition of a good life, surrendered to God. Scripture: James 3:13-18
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on kingdom living through the life of Moses in Numbers 20:1-13.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Colossians 3:11-14 and our calling to obey Jesus and reflect His heart into the world.
Join Pastor Lynda in reflecting on Matthew 2:1-12 and the revelation we find in Epiphany.
Join Pastor Hank in reflecting on God's surprising and faithful ways with us throughout 2016.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on God's gift of Christ Jesus together through Matthew 2:7-12.
Join Pastor Woody as we continue in Advent 2016 by reflecting on God's gift of love together through John 1.
Join Pastor Hank as we continue in Advent 2016 by reflecting on God's gift of joy together through Isaiah 9:2-7.
Join Pastor Woody as we continue in Advent 2016 by reflecting on God's gift of peace together.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 15:22 through chapter 17and the life of Moses and the nourishment God offers to us for our souls.
Join Pastor Woody and Pastor Hank in reflecting on HBIC's journey over the last 3 decades, and on how the Lord is leading HBIC into the future.
Join K.G. in reflecting on Isaiah 43:18-19 and God's work in the world through global missions.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 14:1-31 and exploring what it looks like to grow through trust in the Lord
Join Pastor Lynda in reflecting on Colossians 3:5-12 and exploring what it looks like to extend Christ's love and kindness to others.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 11 and 12 and exploring what it looks like to live in freedom.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 7:19-11:10 and exploring what it looks like to live in grace.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 5:1-6:8 and exploring what it looks like to depend on God.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Acts 2:42-47 and exploring the biblical model for discipleship.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Matthew 5:13-16 and exploring what it means to be salt and light as Jesus followers.
Join Pastor Hank in reflecting on 1 John 2:3-11 and exploring what it means to know and obey God.
Join Pastor Lynda in reflecting on Colossians 3:5-12 and exploring what it means to clothe ourselves with compassion.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Matthew 18:1-4 and exploring the call to become as little children.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Matthew 6:1-6 and exploring the call to bear witness to Christ in one's life.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Matthew 6:9-13 and exploring what it looks like to nurture a life of prayer.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Luke 6:35-38 and exploring a lifestyle of generous giving.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Ephesians 2:11-22 and what it means to be peacemakers, ambassadors of reconciliation in a troubled world.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Nehemiah 6:1-4 and what it means to build our lives around Christ.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 3:10-15; 4:1-17 and what it means to experience God's strength in our weakness.
Join Pastor Hank in reflecting on Hebrews 10 and what it means to be members of one another.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 3:1-10 and the ordinary moments of life with God.
Join Pastor Lynda in reflecting on 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and what it looks like to grow in and be doers of God's Word.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 2:11-22 and what it means to be fully known and fully loved.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 2:1-10 and what it means to be a witness to God in the world.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Exodus 1:5-22 and what it means to wait on the Lord.
Join Pastor Hank in reflecting on Luke 12:4-7 and what it means to submit to Christ and His teachings.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Ephesians 3:14-21 and what it means to be rooted and established in the love of God.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Matthew 28:16-20 and what it means to be a disciple who makes disciples.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on John 11:17-27, 38-44 and what it means to have resurrection life.
Join Pastor Woody in reflecting on Matthew 27:38 and Jesus' and power over sin and entrance into hell.
Join Pastor Woody in exploring Galatians 5:13-36 and what a Spirit-filled life looks like.
Join Lamont Ewell in exploring what it means to lead a life of obedience through 2 Kings 1 and the life of Naaman.
Join Pastor Woody in exploring Ephesians 6:10-20, the Holy Spirit, and spiritual warfare.
Join Pastor Hank in exploring 1 John and the change we experience through knowing Christ.
Join Pastor Woody in exploring Luke 2:8-14 and the peace of God in the 2nd week of Advent.
Join Pastor Hank in exploring Colossians 1 and reason for why we give thanks in the 1st week of Advent.
Join Pastor Woody in reflections on Spirit-infused worship through a look at Ephesians 5:15-20 and 1 Corinthians 14:29-33.
Join Gracia Burnham as she continues to reflect on the challenge of living out the Gospel no matter where you find yourself in life.
Join Gracia Burnham as she recounts an experience she and her husband had as missionaries in the Philippines. Listen to her compelling story of God’s presence even in the midst of great difficulty, and be challenged to live out the Gospel no matter where you find yourself in life.
Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on 2 Corinthians 3:5, 12-18 and what it means to live by the Spirit of God.
Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on Mark 9:14-29 and what it means to operate by the Spirit of God.
Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on Luke 10:38-42 and spending time in Jesus' presence through prayer.
Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on Ephesians 5:15-20 and the movement of the Holy Spirit in the Church.
"If Jesus isn't Lord of everything, He really isn't Lord of anything." Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on Acts 4:1-31.
Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 and the half truths represented in an Americanized gospel.
Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on using our gifts to serve God and others through a look at Luke 12:38-44.
Join Pastor Woody Dalton in reflections on using our gifts to serve God and others through a look at Luke 19:11-27.
Join Pastor Hank in reflections on Proverbs 3 and the 10th Brethren in Christ Core Value, Relying on God.