Sermons

When God works, that changes EVERYTHING! We want him to go above and beyond our plans and do what only he can do. As we look ahead our theme for the year is a simple prayer, “God, work.” 

Have you ever wanted to know God’s will for your life? In 1 Thessalonians 4 Paul gives us insight into what God’s will is, but it might not be exactly what we’re hoping for. While we sometimes might feel that God’s will is unknowable, we find in the scriptures that God wants us to know and obey his will. 

When you stand for the values of God’s Kingdom in opposition of the world’s upside down kingdom there will be a number of consequences. We find this when we look at the example of Paul in Acts 17. Pastor Jeff offers us some “warning labels” for us to consider as we continue to represent Christ’s kingdom in the world we live in. 

How we respond to crisis has everything to do with our view of God. God wants to use the crisis in our lives to draws us closer to him and put his greatness on display. Pastor Rick Donald shares with us from 1 Samuel how God’s Word would have us respond to crisis in a way that brings us closer to God. 

This is our third and final sermon in our sermon series, “Upside Down Kingdom.” This week we are talking about God’s view on sex. The message of our world is that sex is for “me.” In Hebrews 13 we find that God’s message is that sex is for marriage. We look to God’s Word for instruction and help on how to live according to God’s plan for sex and also for forgiveness when we fall short. 

The topic of money is always a touchy subject in church. But, God’s Word has a lot to say about our finances. In a culture that loves money we want to honor God with ours.

The values of the world are upside down when compared to those of Christ’s Kingdom. However, since we are living in the world as we seek to follow Christ we are seen as upside down. Our sermon series, Upside Down Kingdom, challenges us to be watchful of the worldy views that can easily sneak their way into our everyday way of life.  

Our mission at Harvest Bible Chapel is to make disciples in Fairfax. This is where God has called us to live and work. What is your part? How can you be a part of the mission here in northern Virginia? Pastor Jeff gives us 5 challenges from Colossians  to point us in the right direction to reach or friends and neighbors with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Psalm 103:2 says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” Remembering who God is and what he has done is so important to the Christian because remembering stokes the fire of our hearts to worship God.