What Kind of Leader Are You?
Hi church, I wrote this article (below) back in the spring (of 2013) and left it to be edited as I am a terrible speller and my grammar is even worse. However, with the busyness of church life I forgot all about it till today when searching for another document on my laptop I found […]
Should Worship Be Fun?
A blog entry from Bob Kauflin’s worshipmatters.com blog. More than once I’ve heard Christians insist that worship should be fun, or act like they had a responsibility to prove that Christians knew how to “party” in church. I’ve always been uncomfortable with that connection, so I started thinking about the place of “fun” in worship, […]
Be Kind Not Quarrelsome (2 Tim 2:24)
I read this blog entry by Jerry Jenkins and thought it was a great reminder to all of us about the call of Scripture for how we, as Christ-followers, are to respond to and treat others. I see this often in our Harvest congregation and share this as encouragement for us all. Norm Kinder Than […]
Insensitive to Singles?
Hi all, The following article was sent to me by one of my sons and I thought it contained some helpful insights and advice. We have many, many singles in our church. Some by choice and some not by choice. I think it would be a good growth step if we could all become a […]
Marriage Renewal Ceremony – Winter 2013
During our study of Genesis 1-11 we came to Genesis chapter 2 where God creates Eve and brings her to Adam and we have the first marriage in Scripture. The Holy Spirit led us through a pastoral friend, Ken Geisler of Harvest Olive (Grand Rapids area) to conduct a marriage renewal ceremony at the […]
Worship Diagnosis: Historical Amnesia
Biblical worship is never about me and my worship. Instead, biblical worship is about God and remembering his saving deeds throughout history. One Old Testament passage that lays a foundation for remembrance in our worship is Deuteronomy 6. It is here where God instructs Moses on how to remember: In the future, when your son […]
The Power and Sufficiency of God’s Word
Cory mentioned a John MacArthur clip in his sermon “Uncommon Faith” on Sunday. This clip shows the power and sufficiency of God’s Word. HERE is the link.
Great God @ Work Video
I watched this video testimony from Harvest Chicago this morning and was so blessed and encouraged. I never tire of hearing God @ Work stories as God radically transforms lives for His glory. Enjoy this one … Norm God at Work – Jonathan and Dora McLeod from Harvest Bible Chapel 1 on Vimeo.
God’s Greatness in Creation
Hi all, I saw this video today and sat watching the entire thing enthralled by another example of the greatness, creativity, majesty, ability and awesomeness of our God. If you believe, as God’s Word clearly teaches, that God is the creator of all things by speaking them into existence, I encourage you to watch this […]
Article On Baptism
Cory mentioned an article regarding believer’s baptism during his message on April 29th, 2013. Click HERE to read the article (or listen to the message) by John MacArthur entitled “Case for Believer’s Baptism: The Credo Baptist Position”.