Harbor of Hope Christian Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Harbor Of Hope
This Sunday we learned about the sacred rhythm of reading scripture: hearing what it says and putting it into practice. We explored two main ways of interacting with scripture, study and meditation. Includes an introduction from The BIble Project...
In the New Testament, the Greek word for give thanks is "eucharisteo." Today we learned that the Eucharist Life is marked by constant gratitude, peaceful relationships, and contentment.
Today we read Psalm 136 and learned how to use it as a template for a practice of gratitude. We thank God for who God is; thank God for what God has done in the past as Creator, Rescuer, and Provider; and thank God for how God continues to create...
Today, we read the story of the woman who washed Jesus' feet with her tears. We learned how gratitude is first and foremost a response to the grace and mercy of Jesus.
Today, we looked at 2 Corinthians 5, and learned that our changed lives are evidence that God is in fact bringing about the new creation initiated by Jesus.
Over the past few weeks, we've been talking about who the Church is created to be. The Body of Christ, the People of God, a Kingdom of Priests. If you've been around the Church very long, you've likely experienced the reality that the...
Sunday, we learned that Jesus makes us one by reminding us of our shared need for grace, by destroying what divides us, and by giving us a shared destiny.
As living stones, we are transformed by the living word of God, the cornerstone, and we share this with others.
As living stones, we are transformed by the living word of God, the cornerstone, and we share this with others.
Today, we looked at 1 Corinthians 12 and learned that we are the Body of Christ. In the body of Christ, we are both unified and diverse. In the Body of Christ, everyone has a part to play and everyone is valued! So find your part and play it well!
Today, we explored what it means that as the Church we are called The People of God. We learned that we are called God's people by His initiative and for His purpose.
Today, we began a series called "Life Together", about who we are as The Church. We learned that we are Children of God, so we love like Him.
We learn that unity is good, it's worth fighting for, and it's what God wants for His People. We are challenged to do whatever it takes to cultivate and protect unity in the Church.
When we are convicted of our sin, we can fall on the mercy of God, we can wait confidently for His forgiveness, and we can invite others to experience the hope we have in Him.