Faithful with Time Ephesians 5:1-21 How Christ’s finished work changes my life I put on imitating God by walking in love I put off anything to do with darkness/sin I seek to be faithful with time by living out my new identity Manuscript:  

Faithful with Finances 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Contrasting two ruling desires regarding finances and their ultimate outcomes Desiring godliness with contentment Desiring to be rich Reorienting our lives to be faithful with finances Manuscript: Good morning, church family! (Welcome visitors + introduce self) Dismiss 4th + 5th graders Ushers + Bibles (1 Timothy 6; page 1180) […]

2 Thessalonians 3 Exhortations for Christian Living  Three calls to action in light of salvation Pray Obey Live Blessedly

God’s Good and Glorious Plan 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Rejoicing in God’s electing and sustaining grace Give thanks always for God’s plan to save Respond in steadfast faith Rest in the reality that God will surely do it Manuscript: Good morning church family! (Welcome guests; introduce self) I am so thankful to be with you this […]

Truth to Live By: Regarding Christ’s Return Pt. II 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Providing hope for the future that matters today Do not be deceived about the timing of the Lord’s return Understand the truth that specific events will happen first Manuscript:   Good morning church family! (Introduce self + welcome guests) Dismiss 4th + 5th […]

Encouragement for the Persecuted 2 Thessalonians 1 Three means of help in affliction Giving thanks to God for spiritual growth Sharing evidence of God’s just judgment Praying for God to sanctify and glorify Manuscript: Good morning church family! My name is Jack Flaherty and I have the privilege of serving as one of the pastors here […]

Holy Conduct that Leads to Life 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Life-giving direction for Christian community Recognize and respect your shepherds Seek to love one another well Worship God always, everywhere, in everything Exercise discernment in responding to teaching Manuscript: Good morning, church family! (Introduce self + welcome guests) It has been an interesting week in light […]

Truth to Live By: Regarding Death and Christ’s Return 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Providing hope for the future that matters today Jesus will return to provide eternal life to both living and dead believers Jesus’ return will be sudden and inescapable Manuscript: Dismiss 4th + 5th graders Ushers + Bibles (1 Thessalonians 4; page 1174) Over […]

Abounding in Holy Love 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Considering how we can please God in our closest relationships Are you abounding in marital love or sinful lust? Are you abounding in brotherly love or selfish meddling and laziness? Manuscript: Introduce Self   Warning to parents that we’re going to talk quite a bit about sexual topics today Dismiss 4th […]

The Beauty of Mutual Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Delighting in God’s plan to establish His church Embrace God’s pattern of using people to minister to people Pray fervently for God’s will to be done Manuscript:   Good morning, church family! It is a blessing to be together, worshiping the Lord with you. (Welcome guests + […]

Gospel Ambassadors + Gospel Responders 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 Reflections on the counter-cultural lifestyle of Christians Consider the character and conduct of gospel ambassadors Compare the fruit of two types of gospel responders

Giving Thanks for God’s Transforming Grace 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Rejoicing in God’s good work among men Praise God for his plan to use faithful Christians Praise God for his plan to redeem lost sinners into fruitful saints

“Other” One Anothers Following all that Christ has commanded The engulfing  assignment The empowering  Authority The encouraging  assurance Manuscript: Good morning! My name is Jack Flaherty and I serve as one of the pastors here at Harvest. It is a privilege to be able to open the Word of God with you this morning. Today is […]

Love One Anothers Living in light of the unbreakable, redemptive love of God Abide in God’s love Savor the fruit of abiding Manuscript: Good morning, church family! (Introduce self + welcome visitors) Ushers + Bibles (John 15; page 1071) I really appreciated the progression of thought in our worship lyrics this morning. Did you notice […]

Humility One Anothers Learning to love God and His people by imitating Jesus’ servant mindset Embrace Jesus: The Humble Savior Behold Jesus: The Servant Lord Imitate Jesus: The Servant Mindset Manuscript: As you get your Bibles open, please turn with me to Philippians 2 for our starting point as we study God’s word. If you […]

Unity One Anothers Preserving that for which Christ labored Recognize the significance of Christian unity Consider the fruit of protecting the unity of the church Commit to obeying these unifying commands Manuscript: Good morning, church family! (Welcome guests + introduce self) Ushers + Bibles (John 17; page 1073) Today is a sweet day in the […]

God’s Answer: What He Will Do (Pt II) Isaiah 66:1-24 Wrestling with responses to sin, God’s and ours God will mercifully save the humble and repentant God will justly judge the self-righteous and unrepentant Manuscript:   Good morning, church family! (Thank everyone that made High Five Camp a reality via serving.) Welcome to those who […]

God’s Answer: What He Will Do Isaiah 65:1-25 Wrestling with responses to sin, God’s and ours God’s Refutation: He has made himself known God’s Warning: Be careful what you ask for God’s Plan: Providing eternal hope by making all things new Manuscript:   Good morning, church family! (Respond to the hope shared in the testimonies […]

Lamenting: What Will God Do? Isaiah 64:1-12 Wrestling with responses to sin, God’s and ours Call upon the God who is mighty and able to save Confess the breadth and depth of sinfulness Beseech God for mercy Manuscript:  Good morning, church family! Today is the start of our Family Worship Sundays for the next 7 […]

God’s Saving Vengeance Isaiah 63:1-19 Recognizing God must address sin to save Reality: God’s character and plan require the conquering and removal of sin Response: God’s people lament that sin has separated them from God Manuscript:   Good morning, church family! (Welcome guests + introduce self) Dismiss 4th + 5th graders Ushers + Bibles (Isaiah […]