Sermons from 2018 (Page 5)
An Empty Tomb
An Empty Tomb “And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’…
The Lessons of Hope’s Parade
“And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. As he was drawing near already on the way down the Mount of Olives the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, saying Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” Luke 19:36-38
I Will Go, Now What?
God expects us to grow to spiritual maturity. In love God has rescued you by His grace. This can never be forgotten. Ephesians 1:3-10
Here I Am Send Me
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8
We don’t simply gather! As Christians, God’s expectation of us is that we are doing something to make a difference.
Why must we go? Whom shall I send?
Imagine being sent back into the culture. God desires to send us back into the culture. “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?” Romans 10:13-15
Imagine pt. 2
Vision recap: Vision is a clear, challenging picture of the future as it can and must be. Imagine part 2 Read Matthew 9:35-38 Pray earnestly Jesus was fully human and fully divine. He is preaching, teaching, healing and sees all that need and says that there is a need for help. The harvest is plenty but the laborers are few so take seriously the ministry of prayer. God desires to send us back into culture. God’s people talk like people who…
Imagine pt. 1
Imagine: Harvest Christian Fellowship as a Local Church Read Matthew 9:35-38 Christ invites us to know him personally and intimately. Imagine a church that incarnates the life of Jesus Christ in ways that are relevant to their culture … Imagine a congregation that does not speak of GOING to church, but striving TO BE the church to each other, and their world as they embody Christ. Incarnate and embody Christ: Live out, publicly, what it means to be a Christian; Be…
Mind the Middle
Vision: Mind the Middle How do we mind the middle? The middle between when the vision is cast and when it is fulfilled. It is in this period that our fortitude is really challenged. Read Numbers 13 and 14 Have you ever seen something in your mind that makes you question negative “what ifs?” What if you can’t… How to mind the middle: Mind the what if Stick to the plan Sacrifice yesterday’s normal Tomorrow’s victory requires hard work…today Anticipate…
How can I change the world from my little corner of it?
We have one thing to do: make disciples. Imagine God allows us to use our imagination for His glory. A place where you are welcomed and where warm, friendly people greet you and help you find your way. This reflects the heart and the way God is. John 1:35-50 How Jesus welcomed the first two disciples Welcoming Inviting Come and See Every relationship begins with an invitation.
Vision
How can I change the world from my little corner of it? Nehemiah 1:1-4 Find out what makes your heart burn? Whenever you think about this thing, you find yourself saying something has to be done about that. Holy discontent. It may come from what you see. It may come from what you hear.