Bid Idea: Death has entered the world but Jesus has overcome it! Temptation (1-6) Realization (7-13) Ramification (14-19) Salvation (15)The post “The Fall and Rise of Man” Genesis 3:1-19 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
BI: God strengthens us through the gospel Be strengthened by hearing the gospel of Jesus (25a) Be Strengthened by reading the gospel of Jesus (25b-26a) Be strengthened by speaking the gospel of Jesus (26b-27) The post “How God Strengthens Us” Romans 16:25-27 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big Idea: If God is happy, our lives should be marked by joy, celebration and happiness. Misplaced Happiness (v.11-13) Appropriate Sadness (v.14-19) Appropriate Happiness (v. 20-24) Misplaced Sadness (v. 25-30) The Father’s Happiness (v.31-32)The post “The Gospel in Real Life: The Father’s Happiness” Luke 15:11-32 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church ....
Big Idea: Greatness comes from serving others with Christlike humility. Two Competing Visions of Greatness Prideful ambition corrupts true greatness. (vv. 35–39) It is driven by selfish desire. (vv. 35–37) It is displayed in spiritual presumption. (vv. 38–39) It is divisive in the body. (v. 41) Christlike humility captures true greatness. (vv. 40–45) It is content with God’s assignment. (v. 40) It is committed to serving others. (vv. 42–44) It is compelled by Christ’s sacrifice. (v. 45) The post...
Big Idea: To follow Jesus is to live with a costly, committed, and continuous devotion. To choose the cross over comfort. (57–58) To prioritize the mission over self. (59–60) To stay devoted rather than distracted. (61–62) The post “When Jesus Says Follow” Luke 9:57–62 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
BI: The Faith we share oughta make for fervent community The light-bearing, single, generous, leading deaconess (1-2) The risk-taking, disciple making, married couple (3-5a) The first convert whose story means promise (5b) The woman who works hard for you (6) The well-known, tried and true, seasoned-saints (7) Twenty names with Kingdom-coming impact (8-15) The warmth and meaningfulness of Christian greeting (16) The post “The Church is Faith Family” Romans 16:1-16 first appeared on Harvest Ralei...
BI: Be a critical part of the gospel advancing near and far Being an healthy church (14) Being an offering to God (15-16) Personally sharing the gospel (17-21) Giving toward gospel advance (22-29) Praying toward gospel advance (30-33) The post “Gospel Ambition” Romans 15:14-33 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
BI: Have assured hope that the gospel carries the power to unite vastly different people The strong bear with the weak (1-2) Discord becomes one accord (4-6) Distance becomes welcome (7) God’s promise becomes praise (8-13) The post “When Gospel Hope Unites Us” Romans 15:1-13 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big idea: Rather than be a stumbling block, be a building block for one another’s Christian progress. Don’t be a stumbling block (13-15). Be a building block (16-19). Let the gospel settle deeply (20-23).The post “Stumbling Block or Building Block?” Romans 14:13-23 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big idea: Lost people will be saved and baptized after your faithful witness. Your faith is noticed indirectly (25). God’s power is witnessed directly (26-30). The gospel is heard clearly (31). The lost are saved and baptized (32-34).The post “The Philippian Jailer” Acts 16:25-34 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
As we walk through Elijah’s journey, here’s my prayer for us: Let us become a people… who are sustained by God in the places no one sees. (17:1–5) who pray in sync with the promises of God. (17:1; 18:41–46; James 5:17–18) whose obedience helps others see Jesus for who He is. (18:36–39) who refuse to let fear erase what faith knows to be true. (19:1–8) who find life again through the Word of God. (19:9–18) The post “The Gospel in Real Life Stories: Elijah” 1 Kings 17–19 first appeared on Harvest ...
Big idea: Your personal convictions must yield to the transformative gospel of Jesus. Your personal convictions must welcome the weak (1-4). Your personal convictions must honor The LORD (5-9). Your personal convictions must not be The Judge (10-12).The post “Personal Convictions” Romans 14:1-12 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
BI: Take Gospel Prayers to your Despairs and Dares. Prayer through your despairs (1:1-18) Dare big things for God (1:19-28) Worship God all the more (2:1-11) The post “Hannah: Despair and Dare with Prayer” 1 Samuel 1-2 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big Idea: With salvation closer than ever, love others rightly and walk blamelessly. Love Others Rightly (8–10) Walk Blamelessly as the Day Draws Near (11–14) The post “Can I Give Some Love?” Romans 13:8-14 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big idea: We are citizens of heaven here on assignment to spread Christ in a foreign land. Be subject to governing authorities (1). Be a good citizen (2-4). Be obedient to God’s Word (5-6). Be respectful (7).The post “The Church in The State” Romans 13:1-7 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big idea: Do not disbelieve, but believe. -Jesus Without proof, I will never believe. -Thomas (24-25). Do not disbelieve, but believe. -Jesus (26-27). My Lord and My God! -Thomas (28). Blessed are you who believe without seeing. -Jesus (29).The post “Skeptic Thomas Believes” John 20:24-29 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big idea: Jesus Christ truly is the Son of God who redeems you. Let’s hear and see (45-50). The veil and tombs opened (51-53). Truly this is the Son of God (54-56)!The post “The Centurion and Crowd Believe!” Matthew 27:45-56 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
Big idea: Love like Jesus Love like Jesus with heart for God (9-13). Love like Jesus in heavy moments (14-18). Love like Jesus with hard people (19-21).The post “Love like Jesus” Romans 12:9-21 first appeared on Harvest Raleigh Church .
