Tag Archives: faith

Live as Citizens

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Stand worthy of being citizens of the kingdom of God. The King has appointed His citizens to act and live in a certain way that reflects His values and morals. His ambassador has written to instruct those citizens and us in how to stand together in unity against the persecution that comes with following the crucified and risen Messiah. Do not fear them. Trust the King of kings.

Philippians 1:27-30

Taught Sunday morning, January 26, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Guard your Mind

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Spiritual warfare takes place in the mind – the thoughts, feelings, and intentions as we face temptations to doubt and depart from truth and righteousness. How we combat these deceptions is with the truth of God’s Word and prayer. Stand Guard in the strength of God’s promises.

Ephesians 6:10-24

Taught Sunday morning, January 5, 2025 by Brad D Harris

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Gentiles seek Him

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The Magi (or wise men as we popularly call them) not Jewish but they came from far away to find the King of the Jews. But they were not looking for a minor king but The King – the Messiah for all peoples, Jews and Gentiles. And their search was rewarded by God who always rewards those who diligently seek Him.

Matthew 2:1-12

Taught Sunday morning, December 29, 2024 by Brad D Harris
(audio from the YouTube video recorded before Sunday)

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Joseph and Mary

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Joseph was a simple hard-working young man, betrothed to be married to a pretty girl from Nazareth. But appearances are not always what they seem to be. Mary is caught up in something much bigger than Joseph or her has ever imagined. And he is given the choice to embrace the bigger story God is writing. God is about to rescue His people.

Matthew 1:18-25

Taught Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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God is Good

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The prophet asked the LORD what He would do about the wickedness in the nation. The LORD’s answer prompted more questions for Habakkuk. But the LORD reassured His prophet that one day, judgment would come for all those who persist in wickedness and that only through living by faith would any escape condemnation. But when hard times come, will we still trust the LORD? Will we still say “God is good” when the blessings are not evident?

Habakkuk 1-3

Taught Sunday morning, May 19, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Be Faithful

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Joshua secretly sent two spies into Canaan. He didn’t know it but God sent them for a more important reason than recon. God knew that Rahab believed in Him and He gave her opportunity to demonstrate her faith in a dramatic way. And thus delivered her into the congregation of the people of God, heroes of faith.

Joshua 2:1-21

Taught Sunday morning, March 10, 2024 by Brad D Harris

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Thomas saw and believed

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All of the disciples had to be convinced that Jesus had truly defeated death and the grave. But Thomas gets singled out for being the last to see and believe. And thus, Jesus tells him and us that there is a greater blessing for those who believe without seeing based on the testimony of these skeptical witnesses.

John 20:19-31

Taught Sunday morning, December 31, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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Buried for Exaltation

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Jesus endured the shame and humiliation that we deserved even unto death on the cross. But after He commended His spirit back to the Father, what would be done with His battered and dead body? God plans exaltation and honor for the body of His Son, the conquering Hero. Protected and verified by witnesses, the stage is set for the greatest miracle in human history.

John 19:31-42

Taught Sunday morning, December 17, 2023 by Brad D Harris

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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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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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