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Harvest Community Church: Selah, WA
Enjoy the Harvest podcast, which features powerful and practical biblical teaching recorded at a weekend worship service. Our Mission is to Lead People into a Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ!
We (Christians) can have certainty in an uncertain world. We have the assurance of eternal life, answered prayer, victory over sin and satan, belonging to God, and that Jesus is the TRUE God. Jesus gives us real confidence despite the ever-shifting circumstances.
Am I confident or living in fear? Am I honest or living a lie? Am I joyfully obedient to God or rebelling? Am I an overcomer of the world or hopelessly overwhelmed. The book of 1 John helps us to answer some of these questions.
God loves us more than we can imagine, and John tells us that we are to love others with that same kind of love. In fact, a way we can test whether we even know God is to look at how well we love others.
Followers of Jesus should be good at distinguishing the truth from the lies - the real from the fake. John gives us a sturdy practice that helps us in testing whether something is from God or if it opposes Him.
Faith in Jesus, love for other Christians, and obeying God’s commands are the major tests of true Christian faith.
Incompatible - unable to coexist together. Being a Child of God is incompatible with practicing a sinful lifestyle. There will be struggle with sin until we stand completed in the presence of the Savior. According to the Apostle John, the person who “lives in” willful unrepentant sin is not a Christian.
Know Who You ARE. Remember Who You ARE. All Christians need regular reminders that we ARE the Children of God. We have been brought into the family of God, and as Children of God, we should increasingly resemble the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through our obedience.
Our world is filled with hackers, imposters, counterfeiters, and frauds of all kinds. What we desperately long for is Authenticity. Authentic Christians following the Authentic Savior and leading people into Authentic Faith.
This is IMPOSSIBLE: You Cannot Love God and Love the *World. "The World" is the organized system headed by Satan that leaves God out and is a rival to Him. God wants us to love him and then to love the people made in his image that populate this world. We’re going to need his help.
Only the Living God can truly rescue and save and our culture and kids are in need of rescue. Ask the King of Heaven to push back the darkness preying on our kids through social media and the internet. We need to experience the Favor of Heaven in this important battle.
The Apostle John wants New Believers (Little Children), Adolescent Believers (Young Men), and Mature Believers (Fathers) to Grow and make Progress in their faith. We are called to walk the same way Jesus walked - Yes, Love is his signature.
God is Light and in him is no darkness at all. The Living God wants his people, his children, his followers - to be people who walk and live in the light. Shady attitudes, words, and actions have no place in the life of a believer in Jesus. Lord, help us to live in the light!
Our God Works. Work is Good. When we work… we reflect God. The scriptures teach us to value work and to reject laziness. How you work matters to God.
We all need people to pray for us. When we ask for prayer, we need to be specific in our prayer requests and to prioritize God and his plans ahead of our own. Remember: Jesus is Greater than the enemy, his love is amazing and he never fails. Amen & Amen.
This amazing passage is packed with theological richness and practical wisdom. God the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit receive ALL the Praise regarding our salvation. From a practical standpoint, we are called upon the stand firm and hold on to the teaching we have received. Finally, we are prayed for and need all the support we can get.
People are gripped by anxiety regarding current-day events. People can also get stressed about the future and what will happen and when it will happen. This truth brings both calm and confidence to Christians around the world, “Jesus is Triumphant”!
As followers of Christ we eagerly await His Kingdom coming to bear on the world around us, while recognizing its current presence and its effects on our daily lives. We live for His Kingdom now, creating in us a fitness for his Kingdom forever.
This follow-up letter is a huge dose of encouragement. In these opening verses, we learn that God is Praised when we grow in our Faith, Increase in our Love, and Endure through difficulty. Rest in God’s Grace and Peace!
The Truth that Saves Us must be the First Priority. That Truth has three elements to it: Jesus died for our sins, he was buried and after three days, he rose again according to the scriptures.
Many have given Jesus and the Resurrection a quick glance. Some have observed the evidence, but have not crossed into saving faith. Then, there are those who have viewed and understood that Jesus lived, died, and rose again… this is where Life is found!
The Triumphal Entry of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey was the “Official Reveal” of him as the long-awaited King of Israel. His identity and agenda cannot be hidden. Celebrate Jesus today and allow him to reign in your life.
A registered letter from the Apostle Paul arrived with encouragement for the church family at Thessalonica. The letter addresses how to honor church leaders and then how the entire church is to live in step with the Holy Spirit.
Christians are not to live with fear, stress, and anxiety regarding the judgment which is coming into the world against sin. We are children of the light and children of the day. Let us reject sin (darkness) and live as beacons of the light in this broken world.
Death breaks things. Death separates the soul from the body. Death brings hurt and grief to the living. How can we thrive in the midst of grief? Behold the risen Savior! The reality of the resurrection and the return of Christ changes everything.
God is serious about wanting us (his people) to learn, grow and mature in our faith. He wants us to separate from sin and be set apart for his good plans. Honoring God with our sexuality is a significant step in our sanctification.
Every Church(TEAM) of Christ-followers needs good and Godly leadership (Coaching). We Need care, instruction, and prayer to know how to live for the Savior in this broken world. Find some Godly coaches today!
One of the Five Love Languages is Words of Affirmation. Giving and Receiving Words that compliment and build up. The Living Word (Jesus) and the Written Word (the Bible) have Words of Affirmation that we need to hear.
Like a prize-winning boxer, Christ-followers are going to need someone “in our corner.” Christians need the Savior, and they need other believers who will care for them and encourage them in the fight.
The early Christians in the city of Thessalonica had a powerful reputation based on God’s mighty work in their lives. In the same way, we are meant to have a powerful reputation as the Holy Spirit continues his work in us and through us.
The Gospel Seed is being planted around the world. When the Good News is shared… there will be a Harvest! The proof is found in the church thriving in hostile environments around the globe. The church is meant to Thrive!
God’s Plan to change the world requires God’s Power! The promised Holy Spirit gives every believer the power to accomplish what God wants to do in them and through them.
One day, Jesus will make everything NEW in this world. He will need to undo many things we call “normal,” like tears, death, mourning, and pain. As we look forward to “that day,” we can rest in the fact that he can begin his reNEWal plan in us this year.
The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 16:1, “I am not ashamed of the gospel…” Jesus was not ashamed of us and came for us just as he promised. We should not be ashamed of him, who he is, and what the scriptures reveal about his future rule and reign.
The world is chaotic, harsh, and broken. People across the globe desire and cry out for PEACE. Into this darkness, the King of Heaven willingly plunged himself and brought with him Undaunted PEACE.
Unstoppable Hope is directly connected to Unrestrained Joy! True Joy is found in the person of Jesus. We celebrate that Jesus came just as he Sid he would, and he is coming again - Let the Joy be unleashed!
The world was steeped in darkness and God's people hoped for light, anxious for the coming Messiah. He would come and break through the darkness, fulfilling the prophecies of Isaiah. Jesus was the Light then and is the Light today.
The Kingdom advances as the Church works “Together” to fulfill the Great Commission. We are meant to Pray Together, Work Hard Together, and value every name included in the family of God.
New Life in Jesus is meant to change every relationship that we have, especially the relationships in our homes. The Prescription is Christ Above All for Wives, Husbands, Children, Fathers, Employees, and Employers.
Jesus didn’t come to make us better… He came to make us NEW! New Life IN Jesus calls for change in every area of our lives. A New Heart, Mindset, Identity, and future means that we need to get rid of everything that doesn’t resemble the Savior.
BEWARE: The Church is under attack by false teachers. Satan can’t bring Christians back into his family, but he will work hard to derail and disqualify us. Some of the religious tools he uses are Legalism, Syncretism, and Asceticism.
Be Secure in the Truth. Be Secure in God’s Love. Be Secure in your place in God’s Family. Be Secure in the midst of an insecure world.
Everyone who puts their faith in Jesus is given equal standing as a child of the King and citizen of Heaven. There are no first-class and second-class members of God’s family. Our world longs for this equality, but only Jesus provides it.
The most articulate description of the person and work of Jesus in the Bible is found in Colossians 1:15-20. It reveals a beautiful sevenfold picture of Jesus, emphasizing his Preeminence (Superiority). Jesus IS the Greatest Of All Time.
Prayer is powerful. Prayer is deeply connected to our spiritual progress. You and I need people continually praying with us and for us regarding our growth in the Lord.
The Gospel (Good News) is advancing across the globe. People of every tribe, tongue, language, and nation are included in the family of God. Pray for multiplied numbers of people to hear and understand the Gospel of faith in Jesus.
The world doesn’t understand unity, and it rarely experiences it. For Christians, unity is something we pray for, pursue and protect. May we enjoy greater unity and the Lord’s blessing as we follow him.
We are forgetful people and often need reminders to help us remember what is good and right. The Lord never forgets his people or his promises.
Persecution in this life is real. The Peace of Jesus in this life is real and available. May the Lord remind us of his presence in suffering. May the Savior plant Gospel seeds in the furrows that pain has plowed.
An honest personal evaluation should lead us to cry out to the Living God for Mercy. No one else can provide the forgiveness we need. No one else has the inexhaustible resources to rescue and save.
Everyone wants to be happy, but very few genuinely experience happiness the way God intends. Psalm 128 reveals how you and I can be “happy” and “blessed.” Warning: it may look different than you’ve imagined.
God is continually Holy, Loving, and Just. There is never a time that he is not displaying these attributes. God does not waiver, but people do. We can tend to be faithful, compromised, or even rebellious. May the Lord help us when we look more like Culture than Christ.
If the Lord had not intervened on our behalf, we would still be under the power of Satan, sin, and death. Glory to God - he is on our side and took the penalty that belonged to us.
Distraction comes to us easily, and being focused requires discipline. In this world of distraction, we will need to train and retrain our eyes to remain focused on the Lord.
Do you Expect God to move in your life, your circumstances, and our world? When we have Walk on Water Faith - it brings Expectation that God is going to move mightily and our job is to keep our eyes on Jesus.
In the past, the people of Israel would make a Pilgrimage to a place (Jerusalem) to obey and demonstrate their love for God. On this side of the cross, we celebrate that Jesus made the pilgrimage from heaven to earth for us. The Holy Spirit resides in every follower of Jesus.
The journey through this life can be dangerous. We need to be reminded (often) that the “Keeper of Heaven” is ready to help us every step of the way. May the Lord bless you as you walk with him this week!
It is time to rise and move from where we are to where God wants us to be. "We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us" - C.S. Lewis. Let’s Follow Jesus this summer!
New life through Jesus brings Refreshment and Reconciliation. A barrier to experiencing reconciliation with others can be a lack of repentance, a lack of restitution, or a lack of forgiveness.
Our world knows how to do brokenness. Jesus knows how to bring Repentance, Forgiveness, Restoration, and Reconciliation. Reconciliation is the beautiful fruit of true repentance and forgiveness. Jesus, let us experience more of this! #refreshmentandreconciliation #heyharvest
This world drains us. Jesus refreshes us. This world knows brokenness intimately. Jesus brings reconciliation continually.
Our world needs Good Moms! Good moms mimic the Living God as they prepare, protect and provide for their children.
It is both good and honest to admit that we do not have the power to meet all of this life's challenges. We need the Power of Heaven to live in this broken world. #thepoweroftheking #theresurrectionisnotdonewithus #heyharvest
Easter may be over… but the Resurrection of Jesus is Not Done with us. The work of Jesus continues to this day. As people put their faith n Jesus, they will want to follow him, obey him and identify with him. #theresurrectionisnotdonewithus #identifywiththeking #heyharvest
The presence of the Risen King changes everything. Each of us is meant to Explore, Experience and Enjoy the Risen Savior, Jesus Christ. #easter2022 #allhailkingjesus #heyharvest
Many view Jesus’ life and ministry as a “waste” because of his death on the cross. It is true that Jesus "spent it all" (wasted his very life) to rescue and save us. Truth: The cross is bare and the grave is empty! Celebrate the Living Savior this week! #allhailkingjesus #easter2022 #heyharvest
Our job is not to try change people, perform miracles or save the world… Jesus (alone) is the Savior! This allows us to rest in our role as his servants. Our mission - “do whatever he (Jesus) tell us to do. #thesignatureofjesus #dowhateverhetellsyou #jesusisbuildinghischurch #heyharvest
Christianity and Sacrifice go hand in hand. Jesus took up his cross and gave his life for us. Then, he instructs those who follow him to daily take up our cross and to follow him. Deny Yourself. Take up your cross. Follow me. May Jesus help us to follow him when it is costly. #thesignatureofjesus #asacrificiallife #heyharvest
The Gospel (Good News) is the powerful Signature of Jesus given to each Christ follower. The world only has news... but the Christian has been given Good News! #thesignatureofjesus #Gospel #heyharvest
Jesus Invites us to Pray. Jesus Instructed us on how to Pray. Jesus helps us to Pray. Let us Pray. #thesignatureofjesus #letuspray
Read these words slowly - "All things are possible for one who believes.” This truth is central to Christianity: Belief in Jesus is what was saves us and sustains us. We believe Jesus is all powerful and completely personal and tender toward us at the same time! #thesignatureofjesus #believeinjesus
Repentance is dealing with our sin. Forgiveness is responding to being sinned against. Both require the Signature of Jesus on our lives in order to shine bright in a broken world. #thesignatureofjesus
A Follower of Jesus is someone who repents of their sin and places their faith in Jesus Christ alone. This not the end of repentance for a Christian; rather, it is just the beginning. #thesignatureofjesus #keepcalmandrepenton
Life is a race and every race has a finish line. If you keep your eyes on the finish line, it will influence your decisions and urge you to live with perspective. Fear God and Obey him. #Ecclesiastes #findingmeaningunderthesun #runtothefinishline
Our world is chaotic… Common responses to the chaos are to either be frantic or paralyzed. The Holy Spirit is ready to help us respond differently. We can live intentionally and invest our lives wisely. It is time to live different! #ecclesiastes #findingmeaningunderthesun
God give us wisdom to know how to live for him in this crooked and chaotic world. His ways are the best ways. May we listen, learn and live for him. #ecclesiastes #findingmeaningunderthesun
People want to be remembered, but end up being forgotten by most. Jesus was forgotten by most, but perfectly remembers all who come to him. #ecclesiastes #findingmeaningunderthesun
Jesus is calling us to leave the past behind and to follow him. Let’s invite others to join us on this adventure. #followme2022 #prioritizejesus
Jesus extended the invitation to all kinds of people. It is simple. It is clear. It is Life Changing. He is now extending the call to us - Follow Me. #newyearresolution #followme
The Invitation from Jesus is clear. He wants ALL to come to him and find the rest that our souls crave. #thewaryworldrejoices #christfortheweary
Somehow these “wise guys” from the east made it all the way to Bethlehem to Worship Jesus the Christ. They didn’t have as much information as many others did, but they responded to the light they had been given. Many people focus on what the Magi gave to Jesus, but what they received from him was so much greater! #joyfortheweary #thewearyworldrejoices #wisemenstillseekhim
Love for the Weary -- We recognize that the world is and has been weary but we know that God loves the world and we can rest in knowing that there is Love for the Weary.
Our world knows weariness on a daily basis. Only followers of Jesus can experience real PEACE in the middle of the chaos. Experience the peace that only the Prince of Peace can offer. #thewearyworldrejoices #advent2021 #experiencethepeaceofjesus
Our world is a weary place filled with people who are exhausted and weary by multiple troubles. It is into this weary world that Jesus, the Savior came (for us). Take heart, there is HOPE! Give Jesus your weariness and he will give you his HOPE. #thewearyworldrejoices #advent2021
We all have questions in our hearts and minds as we walk through this life. The Living God acknowledges our questions and reminds us that he is not unaware or distant. He is ready to answer many of those questions and comfort us in the unanswered areas. #findingmeaningunderthesun #navigatinglifesquestions #ecclesiastes
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. - Proverbs 13:20. As you read Ecclesiastes chapter 7 - there is a Truckload Of Wisdom to be gained. #searchingformeaningunderthesun #exploreexperienceenjoy
There are some things in life that we need to avoid. Avoid careless words, careless worship and the love of money. There are some things in life that we need to embrace. Embrace God, his plan and the good gifts that he gives for our enjoyment. #lessismore
Reality #1 - This world is filled with oppression and loneliness. Reality #2 - The church is meant shine like a city on a hill into the darkness. Reality #3 -The church is also meant to serve as a three strand lifeline for those who realize they are drowning. #Biblicalcommunity #oneanother #searchingformeaningunderthesun
The seasons of life are continually changing. We need Holy Spirit supplied discernment to understand the times and know what we ought to do. #searchingformeaninginlife #eternityinourhearts
We run around and try & try & try & try to find something or someone to satisfy the longing in our hearts. King Solomon reveals that this will never lead to the satisfaction we seek. Only Jesus brings the satisfaction, joy and purpose to our lives. #Ecclesiastes #searchingformeaningunderthesun
People in every culture are searching for meaning in life. We search for it in achievement, relationships, possessions but it continually feels illusive. Jesus revealed that meaning and life are found in him. He is where meaning is found under the sun. #searchingformeaningundersun #questionsfromecclesiastes
Following Jesus can be hard and we are continually being tempted by the distractions of this world. We will need the Holy Spirit’s power keep our eyes on Jesus and to boldly follow him. #setlikeflint #fixyoureyesonjesus #heyharvest
Before Jesus went to the cross, we were on his heart. More specifically, we were in his prayers. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed for himself, his disciples and those who would believe (that’s us)! Discover what Jesus prayed for you - it’s important! #heyharvest #Jesusprayedforus
We all love comfort in life, we look for it everywhere we go. Getting Uncomfortable does have a distinct benefit. God often uses discomfort to stretch and grow into who he wants us to be. #getuncomfortable #heyharvest
This life is a race. We are to look back and be inspired by the Old Testament saints who have completed their race. We are to run the race Christ has marked out for us and we are to look up and fix our eyes on Jesus, he is the finish line. #runningtherace #Hebrews #heyharvest
Knowing the right answer and applying the truth of God’s word can be world’s apart. Jesus intends for us to love him and to love others through the power of the Holy Spirit… Jesus help us! #lovelikeasamaritan
To Your Marks, Set… Exodus has felt a little like the Olympics with so much happening in a short period of time. The final chapter brings the completion of the Tabernacle, the anointing, and finally the Glory of God descending and filling the tabernacle with his presence. Remember this is recorded for us in order that we would know how to live. #lessonsfromtheexodus #learninghowtolive #forwardwithchrist
Life can be hard and sometimes it can be an absolute train wreck… Who can help us get “back on track” after we have suffered a train wreck in our lives? Great News - Jesus specializes in the restoration and renewal of people who have been devastated by the wreckage of sin. #backontrack #learninghowtolive #lessonsfromtheexodus
Exodus 34 is God’s autobiography. The Living God will reveal his person and character with stunning clarity. When we understand who he is, we can discover who we are and how to live free. #lessonsfromtheexodus #learninghowtolive
Many people want God’s blessing and power in their lives. This desire is not wrong, if it is coupled with the presence of God. What the human heart truly needs is to experience God’s presence everyday. #pursuingGodspresence #learninghowtolive #lessonsfromtheexodus
When we decide to do what we want vs. what God wants… there will be Trouble. When we find ourselves in “Trouble”, we will need intercession, forgiveness and correction. #weareintrouble #learninghowtolive
We all have skills and abilities given to us from the Living God. He expects that we would use these skills and abilities to honor him and bless people around us. #useyourskillsforchrist #learninghowtolive #lessonsfromtheexodus
Israel's High Priest was attired intentionally to reveal God’s glory and beauty. Today, every follower of Jesus is declared as part of God’s royal priesthood. As representatives of the Living God we are to be clothed in kindness, compassion, forgiveness and love. #wearepriests #learninghowtolive #lessonsfromtheexodus
Worship is extremely important. Worship is absolutely necessary. Worship is Essential! As we Learn How to Live, God reveals that his intention is to be at the center of our lives each and every day. #Worshipessentials #Learninghowtolive #Lessonsfromtheexodus
In the book of Exodus, chapter 24 we are allowed to see a meeting between the leaders of Israel and the Living God on Mt. Sinai. The Good News for us is that we no longer have to scale a mountain in Saudi Arabia to meet with God. The Holy Spirit dwells in every follower of Jesus.
Our God leads us like a Shepherd. He is out in front of us, showing us the way to go. He walks with us, comforting and helping us along the way. He comes behind us, providing us with protection. The Lord is leading us to a secure and wonderful destination that he has prepared for us. #wehaveabrightfuture #learninginghowtolive #lessonfromtheexodus
There are things in life that are ok to forget (i.e. trivia, old phone #’s, etc). Then, there are IMPORTANT matters that guide, direct and change our lives. The instructions of the Living God are IMPORTANT because they are literally Words to Live By. #learninghowtolive #lessonsfromtheexodus
When our relationship with the Living God is prioritized, he will help us to handle the relationships around us in an honoring manner. We are meant to serve and protect our fellow man. Lord help us to love our neighbors. #learninghowtolive #lessonsfromtheexodus
God wants to be prioritized in our lives and in our worship. He is not just another option on the shelf of “gods”. Our God is preeminent, supreme, the ONLY God and when we get that right he will help us to relate and navigate the world around us. #learninghowtolive
The 10 Commandments are not just a list of “Do’s” and “Dont’s”. They reveal who God IS. Our God is not interested in burdening his people with a host of religious rules. God’s heart is to teach us how to live as Free People. #learninghowtolive #lessonsfromtheexodus
The Easter Holiday may be over for this year the but the Resurrection power of Jesus is not gone and unwilling to be “shelved”. Be Filled with the Holy Spirit and let him touch every area of you life in the every day. #nowwhat #resurrectionpower
The Resurrection of Jesus calls for a response. There are a number of ways that the disciples of Jesus responded on the day of the resurrection. Let’s learn from those first disciples and honor the Risen Savior. #respondingtotheresurrection
The cross planted on the hill outside of the city of Jerusalem served as a super magnet drawing people from every tribe, tongue, language and nation. Today, Jesus is extending the invitation and drawing people into his family and church. #Jesusthemagneticking #cometomeallwhoarewearyandheavyladen
Putting God in his rightful place as Lord of your life brings the promise that he can and will handle the rest of life’s details. Faith in Christ is what should be our first priority. #seekfirstthekingdomofgod
Redemption. Requirement. Reward. Our God Redeems us out of slavery to sin, then he teaches us how to live as free people (his requirements) and amazingly rewards us as we obey him. #forwardbyfaith
All Good Leaders are Learners. In order to keep leading we must keep learning. This is God’s beautiful plan for his people, he wants us to grow deeper in love and obedience to him. #growingdeep #forwardbyfaith
We grumble. We complain. We quarrel. Unlike us, Jesus rescues, restores and refreshes. Read the account in Exodus 17 and see for yourself that the description of Jesus and us is so very accurate. #rockofrefreshment #forwardbyfaith
How we respond to the good things in our life has a lot to do with our faith. How we respond to the bitter things in our live has a lot to do with our faith. The challenge is to be able to maintain a forward moving faith by living in obedience and constant awareness of the need to worship the God of both the blessing and the testing.
There are many things in this life that can cause us to fear. Then, fear can cause us to panic or experience paralysis. Christians need regular reminders that our God is greater than all and that he is calling us follow him forward by faith.
The commonly walked paths in life are either the popular way of culture or the way that I personally determine. Good News! - These are not the only options… God’s Way is A Better Way. His way leads life, freedom, growth and transformation. Choose A Better Way!
Freedom is a fundamental desire found in every human heart. The Passover foreshadowed the greater work and greater freedom that Christ would secure through his death and resurrection. You were meant to be free! #freeatlastfreeatlast #thankGodAlmighty
Fact: The Lord is on the Move, and he is calling out to us to come and Follow him. It is time to move Forward By Faith and follow the Savior. Let’s get in motion! #forwardbyfaith #lessonsfromtheexodus
In the year 2020, a virus that looks like it is wearing a halo under the electron microscope was given a crown to rule over culture. In 2021, it is time to move out of “reactionville” and follow Jesus the only One that is truly fit to wear the Crown.
Will Jesus still love me when I get it wrong? Can Jesus love a deeply broken person? Is Jesus willing to love us back to health and wholeness? The answer is Yes, Yes & YES! The Love of Jesus is greater than All! #Advent2020peaceonearth #LOVErenewal #hopepeacejoylove
The Missing Peace in most lives and holiday celebrations is not seeing Jesus for who he truly is. Peace speaks of health, unity and wholeness. Find a relationship with Jesus and find the peace that you have been missing.
Life is filled with hardship and hurt. Some days, it can feel as if there is no hope… GOOD NEWS of GREAT JOY - the hope of heaven came down and He always exceeds our expectations! #peaceonearth #advent2020
The purpose of the plagues was to reveal the power of God and proclaim his name to the nations. Let his power be made know to you, then be found in you by faith and displayed through you. #thepowerofGodondisplay #emergelessonsfromtheexodus
The Living God's power was made clearly visible through the plagues that he unleashed on Egypt. The plagues were not the greatest display of his power. Our forgiveness was the greatest display of his power when he defeated Satan, Sin and Death.
Don’t get caught off guard, following Jesus is not always easy and there will be resistance from the opponent (the Devil). When things are hard, turn toward the Savior instead of away from him.
As Christians we are meant to move forward by faith. It may not always be pretty or fast, but every step of obedience is important.
We tend to Argue, make Excuses and be down right Stubborn. In contrast, the Savior, Jesus Christ didn’t argue, make excuses or resist the will of the Father in Heaven. Jesus obediently and willingly came to Rescue, Deliver and Save! #emergelessonsfromtheexodus
Arguments tend emphasize one point - “I Know Better Than You”! Many people argue against the Living God, and do not realize that he is for us! Listen and learn from Moses as he argues with God and his plan to use Moses for his purposes. #arguingwithGod #lessonsfromtheExodus
the Bible is about Who God IS. In Exodus chapter 3, God reveals himself to Moses as the Holy, Eternal, and Loving God who speaks. He is still speaking today and wants to meet with us! #theGodwhospeaks #emergelessonsfromtheExodus.
Academics are important… but they do not make a person a person wise. One of the traits of a follower of Jesus is that we should be humble and teachable people. God helped Moses to become teachable and he can help us.
Faith seems is easy to put on display when times are good and easy. When times are difficult, hard and down right Bad… this is the time to exercise Bold Faith!
We are living in challenging times… and to many this feels like a gross understatement. Christians across the globe are called to persevere when times are hard and the Lord is ready to help us! #remember #remembertopersevere
The Kingdom of Heaven “flipped” the rules of this world. Jesus walked on water and because of Jesus, Peter walked on water with him. He is calling us to follow him no matter the storm that rages. Fix your eyes on Jesus. #remember
We are forgetful people, who need regular reminders of God’s faithfulness, power and love. He has given us his Holy Spirit, the Scriptures and each other’s testimonies as Monuments to help us to Remember and Celebrate him. #remembertheSavior #wearelivingmonuments
We are forgetful people. We forget important things and remember trivial matters. God knew this about us and helps us to Remember him. We are to Know him, Love him, Talk about him and be Proactive in reminding ourselves of him. #lestweforget #rememberthelord
Our lives are filled with Stories. What is the most important story of your life? The Gospel and our response to it can be THE Story of your life.
At the close of the letter to the Romans we are given a clear warning and then directed to the Grace of God. Honor is given to honor is due and finally God is given the Glory he alone deserves. This letter has had profound impact on our church and we look forward to seeing fruit from our study for years to come.
We are meant to dream, set goals, make plans and live for Jesus. At the same time we are to hold our plans loosely and submit them to Jesus for review. God has more to accomplish in us and through us. #everydaychristianity #greaterthingsforChrist
We are entitled to our opinions. Christians will have differing opinions. When we differ on opinions we are not grieve or destroy other Christians over areas of liberty. We are to choose to love people over our personal preferences. #everydaychristianity
Christians will have disagreements. A great statement to help guide us when disagreeing on debatable issues is: “In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In all things Love”. #christiansworkingthroughdisagreement
It is not time to be lazy and lax in following Jesus. It is time to wake up, cast off the darkness (sin) in our own lives, put on the armor of God and walk with Jesus Every Day. Let’s wake up, Love God and Love people. #wakeupandwalkproperly #heavenisnear
You and I will always have authority in our lives. Those who cannot live under authority are guaranteed pain and hardship. God instituted human government to reward good and to restrain sin in an evil, fallen world. #everydaychristianity #livingunderauthority
By receiving the free gift of salvation and forgiveness through grace, we enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our relationship with Jesus will impact every relationship we encounter including ourselves, other Christians, non-believers and even our enemies. #truechristianty #everydaychristianity
Jesus has graciously brought us into his family (the body of Christ). He has graciously given us Spiritual Gifts to serve him, one another and our world. If we will humble ourselves and use our gifts… it will change us and our culture.
Jesus gave his life for us, we are to surrender our lives to him. To be in a place of continual and willing surrender is to be a Living Sacrifice.
God’s Grace is both Kind and Severe. He loves lost, disobedient, rebellious people with a kindness that defies our logic. Yet, he will not abide with pride and unbelief. The more one studies God’s Grace the more riches and beauty you will discover.
Karma is a religious thought system of cause and effect. If you do something good, good happens to you… If you do something bad, bad happens to you… Karma is both just and cruel - it leaves you longing for something better. There is something better - PURE GRACE. #graceismorethananame #puregrace #notcovidcentered
We can’t earn salvation and we can’t go on a pilgrimage and find salvation. Good News!! We Can receive the Pure Grace of Jesus as a free gift from the King of Heaven! When we receive the Grace of God, he commissions us to share this Good News personally! #beautifulfeet
Palm Sunday… is not about palm branches and it is not about a donkey. What makes the triumphal entry of Jesus is that he came with righteousness, salvation and humility. He is the King!
It is an “Election” year and that means that people are going to be asked to “choose” a candidate to vote for. God is the author of Election and before this world was formed he “chose/elected” to rescue and save undeserving people. He is not under obligation to save anyone and the fact that he does is Pure Grace! #puregrace #Godsplanwillprevail #Heyharvest
It is easy to lose compassion for others when you are going through a hard time or have just emerged from a hard time. This is when we call upon the Savior to help us to have a heart like his. Remember, that it is Pure Grace that any of us get to enjoy God’s forgiveness and blessing.
You’ve got questions and the Scriptures have answers… i.e. Can anything separate me from the Love of God? Absolutely Not!! - Not even Covid-19! Stay strong church!!
This passage brings great comfort to Christians around the world and this passage has brought confusion for Christians around the world. In the middle of the tension between comfort and confusion we will find perspective, purpose and the process that God will use to bring about Good!
Nature…Creation itself is groaning due to the effects of sin in our world. Christians are groaning as we wait for God to set everything right and deliver us from the presence of sin. The Holy Spirit is groaning as he intercedes for believers before our Father in Heaven.
When we put our faith in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit makes his home in us. He brings the power and expertise of Heaven to an Extreme Home Makeover into the life of every Christian. We are not just a minor remodel job… the Savior has big plans for each of his children!