Category Archives: Sermon

Faithful to the Promise

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The LORD is faithful to His promises and He used a faithful young woman, Jehoshebeath, to secretly preserve the life of an infant descendant of King David. She raised him within the refuge of the temple of the LORD and its precincts until he was seven years old. Then the faithful high priest, Jehoiada, to orchestrate a reversal and justice to restore the throne of Jerusalem to God’s appointed family of David. And thus began a remarkable revival of true worship of the true God of Israel, at least as long as Jehoiada was alive to lead it.

2 Chronicles 23-24

Taught Sunday morning, August 27, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Two Women, Two Paths

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Jehoshaphat brought the house of Ahab into the house of David and nearly brought the end of the line of David with it. In two generations, there seemed to be none left to carry on and the promise of God in jeopardy. But God is faithful. And He is often at work in ways we cannot see.  And two women are pivotal in this story, each taking a different path to greatness.

2 Chronicles 21-22

Taught Sunday morning, August 20, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Communion in Lord’s Supper

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Paul had to correct the Corinthian believers where they were failing to discern the significance of the what he called the Lord’s Supper. It was to be a time of communion with Christ as well as with one another in unity. And we learn much about this ordinance for our day as we read this letter over their shoulders.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Taught Sunday morning, August 13, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Written for our Learning

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What is written in the Scriptures is written for us so that we will know why we can endure with joy and abiding comfort through Holy Spirit that gives us confident hope – so that we might know God.

Romans 15:4-6

Taught Sunday morning, August 6, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Work of Servant

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Have you wondered what of your work will lasts? Maybe all of us have. And often we should re-evaluate if our priorities are of eternal significance. But even seemingly insignificant work can be significant if it is done as to the Lord (Colossians 3:23). And if the Messiah was tempted to doubt the value of His efforts, He trusted that His reward was with the Lord. And His work would reap results to the ends of the earth. And we get to make that more true every day!

(I also included my “singing” of William Willliams’ “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” but don’t feel obligated to listen.)

Isaiah 49:1-6

Taught Sunday morning, July 30, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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God is Light

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Excited to have a special speaker this Sunday as Mason preached from 1 John 1.  Using his science background, he teaches us a new perspective with the familiar phrase, “God is Light.”  Are we walking in the light of God’s Word and His Spirit with Christ and with His community of believers?

1 John 1:1-10

Taught Sunday morning, July 23, 2023 by Mason P

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Loyal in Faith

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“The eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of them whose heart is pure toward Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9).
Jehoshaphat is tested later in his life to see his devotion and dependence upon the God of Israel. The good king’s faith is not in vain. The LORD delivers so that we too will know that the battle is not ours but is the LORD’s. Just trust in Him.

2 Chronicles 20

Taught Sunday morning, July 16, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Delight in God’s Ways

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Jehoshaphat starts well in following the LORD but he also works to bring his people closer to God with the removal of idolatry and teaching the law of the LORD. But then he makes a dangerous alliance with Ahab of the northern tribes of Israel – a follower of Baal. But when Jehoshaphat is rebuked by the prophet, he seems to repent and pursue God instead of hardening his heart as his father Asa had done. Jehoshaphat delights in the LORD.

2 Chronicles 17-19

Taught Sunday morning, July 9, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Faithful or Forsaking

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Faithful or Forsaking

Asa was king of Judah who changed from his father’s pattern to seek the LORD and His help. The LORD was seeking someone to let Him do just that. Are we faithful to let God work through us?

2 Chronicles 14-16

Taught Sunday morning, July 2, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Run with Endurance

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Having heard the testimony of these heroes of the faith and that God testifies of their faith, we are inspired to run with endurance the race of faith set before us. But we must look steadfastly at Jesus in order to stay the course and finish well, for He is the One to have blazed the trail and finished the challenge against all the obstacles. Otherwise, we will grow weary and despair along the way. But God has better things ahead for those who finish. It is worth it!

Hebrews 12:1-3

Taught Sunday morning, June 25, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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