Sermons Podcast for Harvest Community Church http://harvestcommunitychurch.com en-us Harvest Community Church no Harvest Community Church ℗ & © 2010 Harvest Community Church 720 Jason Williams Follow Me 2 Samuel 23:20 2 Samuel 23:20 http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/chase-the-lion http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/chase-the-lion Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Bad Math Bad Math Bad Math http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/bad-math http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/bad-math Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT Rob Williams War is a Way of Life Armor of God, Ephesians 6:1-19, Know your Enemy Armor of God, Ephesians 6:1-19, Know your Enemy http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/know-your-armor http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/know-your-armor Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT Mark Flippin War is a Way of Life Be aware of the roaming lion. The truth shall set you free. 2 Corinthians 2: 11 Be aware of the roaming lion. The truth shall set you free. 2 Corinthians 2: 11 http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/know-your-enemy http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/know-your-enemy Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Jonah You've heard that grace is amazing, but often the truth is that grace is surprising. Even the most seasoned believer can still be surprised by God's overwhelming grace. You've heard that grace is amazing, but often the truth is that grace is surprising. Even the most seasoned believer can still be surprised by God's overwhelming grace. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/surprised-by-grace--again http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/surprised-by-grace--again Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Jonah Jonah, Surprised by Grace Jonah, Surprised by Grace http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/surprised-by-grace http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/surprised-by-grace Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Jonah CityFest, intervention, Jonah, obedience CityFest, intervention, Jonah, obedience http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/jonah---cityfest http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/jonah---cityfest Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Jonah God's Gracious Intervention in our lives should lead us to a point of surrender. God's Gracious Intervention in our lives should lead us to a point of surrender. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/intervention http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/intervention Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Jonah Jonah, running from God. Jonah, running from God. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/the-running-man http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/the-running-man Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Follow Me Jesus, follow Jesus, follow http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/seven http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/seven Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT Keith Bradford Follow Me Are we willing to do God's will Are we willing to do God's will http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/gods-will-for-my-life http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/gods-will-for-my-life Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Follow Me knowing God's will, follow me knowing God's will, follow me http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/knowing-gods-will http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/knowing-gods-will Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PDT Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy Play Ball! Move Out! and Action!... In every arena of life there is a call to action. In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians there is a call to action as well. In the absolutely packed last chapter of Philippians Paul is calling on us to Activate our Joy! This life was never meant to be just a mental exercise. We truly are meant to experience Joy and so much more. If your ready to experience the Joy found in Jesus Christ get ready to ACTIVATE! Play Ball! Move Out! and Action!... In every arena of life there is a call to action. In the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians there is a call to action as well. In the absolutely packed last chapter of Philippians Paul is calling on us to Activate our Joy! This life was never meant to be just a mental exercise. We truly are meant to experience Joy and so much more. If your ready to experience the Joy found in Jesus Christ get ready to ACTIVATE! http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/activate-joy http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/activate-joy Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT activate, action, joy, philippians Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy Join with mature Christians and live according to Jesus Christ. Do not live for the immediate. Do not fight amongst ourselves. Join with mature Christians and live according to Jesus Christ. Do not live for the immediate. Do not fight amongst ourselves. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/one-thing http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/one-thing Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT one thing, mature Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy Let's accelerate forward to KNOW (experience) Christ. Let's accelerate forward to KNOW (experience) Christ. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/i-want-to-know-christ http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/i-want-to-know-christ Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT know, christ, accelerate, forward, experience Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy Challenge: God is at work! Will you join him in His work? Working on behalf of Christ will bring Joy and Honor. Challenge: God is at work! Will you join him in His work? Working on behalf of Christ will bring Joy and Honor. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/work-it-out http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/work-it-out Sun, 09 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT work, joy Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy JOY United Philippians 1:27-2:11 JOY United Philippians 1:27-2:11 http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/joy-united http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/joy-united Sun, 02 May 2010 12:00:00 PDT united, paul, humility Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy It's easy to speak about joy when things are going well. Where do you find joy when the struggles are overwhelming? The apostle Paul who knows struggles and joy very well has a prescription for joy It's easy to speak about joy when things are going well. Where do you find joy when the struggles are overwhelming? The apostle Paul who knows struggles and joy very well has a prescription for joy http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/a-prescription-for-joy http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/a-prescription-for-joy Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT prescription, struggles, overwhelming Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy Are you in the pursuit of happiness? When will you find it? Is there something more valuable and lasting than fleeting happiness? The answer you are longing to receive is Joy. You were meant to experience Joy! When you experience the Joy found in Jesus Christ, you will realize it was meant to be shared. Lot's experience Joy together. Are you in the pursuit of happiness? When will you find it? Is there something more valuable and lasting than fleeting happiness? The answer you are longing to receive is Joy. You were meant to experience Joy! When you experience the Joy found in Jesus Christ, you will realize it was meant to be shared. Lot's experience Joy together. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/experience-joy http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/experience-joy Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT experience joy, philippians, together Jason Williams Philippians - Experience Joy Special Delivery - each person is given Joy beyond their circumstances Key Events: Lydia delivered from religion Slave girl delivered from demon possession Philippian jailer delivered from death to life Paul and Silas delivered from jail Special Delivery - each person is given Joy beyond their circumstances Key Events: Lydia delivered from religion Slave girl delivered from demon possession Philippian jailer delivered from death to life Paul and Silas delivered from jail http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/joy-delivered http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/joy-delivered Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT special delivery, delivered, lydia, slave girl, jailer, silas, jail Jason Williams Encounters with Jesus - Easter 2010 The Good News is... it possible to see beyond our circumstances, our sin, ourselves The Good News is... it happened just like the scriptures have said The Good News is...we can meet the risen Christ The Good News is.. for us today. The Good News is... it possible to see beyond our circumstances, our sin, ourselves The Good News is... it happened just like the scriptures have said The Good News is...we can meet the risen Christ The Good News is.. for us today. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encountering-good-news http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encountering-good-news Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT good news, risen Jason Williams Encounters with Jesus - Easter 2010 Isaiah 53 v.1-10 were meant to reveal what the messiah (the Christ) would be like. Isaiah 53 v.1-10 were meant to reveal what the messiah (the Christ) would be like. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/crushed-for-us http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/crushed-for-us Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PDT crushed, messiah, suffer Jason Williams Encounters with Jesus - Easter 2010 Encounters with Jesus - How Jesus ruined my life Encounters with Jesus - How Jesus ruined my life http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/jesus-ruined-my-life http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/jesus-ruined-my-life Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT blind man, zacchaeus, jericho Jason Williams Encounters with Jesus - Easter 2010 Come see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ Come see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encountering-baggage http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encountering-baggage Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PDT encounter, samaritan, woman, well, living water Jason Williams Encounters with Jesus - Easter 2010 Could Jesus be tempted? Was is it possible for Satan to tempt the Godman? Many believers and skeptics alike stumble again and again over these questions. The real question is "why would the Holy Spirit lead Jesus into the desert in order to be tempted?" The answer is found in Hebrews 2:17-18 & Hebrews 4:15. Jesus was tempted. He was tempted. He suffered under temptation because we suffer under temptation. Luke 4 was written for us to understand what Christ went through in order to help us through. Could Jesus be tempted? Was is it possible for Satan to tempt the Godman? Many believers and skeptics alike stumble again and again over these questions. The real question is "why would the Holy Spirit lead Jesus into the desert in order to be tempted?" The answer is found in Hebrews 2:17-18 & Hebrews 4:15. Jesus was tempted. He was tempted. He suffered under temptation because we suffer under temptation. Luke 4 was written for us to understand what Christ went through in order to help us through. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encountering-temptation http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encountering-temptation Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST jesus Jason Williams Encounters with Jesus - Easter 2010 If you met Jesus face to face today, what would be your response? God desires that each person would have a personal encounter with Living God through Jesus Christ. Our Easter series called "Encounters" will allow us to tag along with some powerful and obscure people in the scriptures as they encounter Jesus. Make no mistake, you cannot encounter Jesus and do nothing. If you met Jesus face to face today, what would be your response? God desires that each person would have a personal encounter with Living God through Jesus Christ. Our Easter series called "Encounters" will allow us to tag along with some powerful and obscure people in the scriptures as they encounter Jesus. Make no mistake, you cannot encounter Jesus and do nothing. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encounters http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/encounters Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:00:00 PST encounters, easter 2010, john the baptist, john the baptizer, lamb of god, ministry, contentment, fulfillment Jason Williams Special Event/Emphasis This sermon/ service is dedicated to celebrating the glory of God. This sermon was recorded on the 1 yr. anniversary of Harvest Community Church in Selah. We were started on purpose and with a purpose. We all have been Made for a Mission This sermon/ service is dedicated to celebrating the glory of God. This sermon was recorded on the 1 yr. anniversary of Harvest Community Church in Selah. We were started on purpose and with a purpose. We all have been Made for a Mission http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/made-for-a-mission http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/made-for-a-mission Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST anniversary, birthday, celebration, mission, made for a mission, moon Jason Williams The Church Life in the body is so much harder in the absence of the health. We often take health for granted until sickness or injury occurs and we literally ache for our health to return. So it is with the body of Christ, the church... healthy is not only a desired quality but a needed quality. Christ loves the church and wants His body to be healthy. The world often misunderstands the church and desperately needs it to be healthy. Here's to Health! Life in the body is so much harder in the absence of the health. We often take health for granted until sickness or injury occurs and we literally ache for our health to return. So it is with the body of Christ, the church... healthy is not only a desired quality but a needed quality. Christ loves the church and wants His body to be healthy. The world often misunderstands the church and desperately needs it to be healthy. Here's to Health! http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/a-healthy-church http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/a-healthy-church Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST health, hebrews, let us, spur Jason Williams The Church The secret to any relationship is a foundation of commitment. In Ephesians 5:22-33, the Apostle Paul reveals the keys to a great marriage which has commitment at the core. What is revealed is that a marriage that honors Christ follows the model set by Christ. Christ loves the church and it is powerful love that is rooted in the very character of God. The secret to any relationship is a foundation of commitment. In Ephesians 5:22-33, the Apostle Paul reveals the keys to a great marriage which has commitment at the core. What is revealed is that a marriage that honors Christ follows the model set by Christ. Christ loves the church and it is powerful love that is rooted in the very character of God. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/love-the-church http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/love-the-church Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST god, marriage, submission, submit, sacrifice, sacrificial love Jason Williams Habakkuk What do dinosaurs, multiple wives, rewards in heaven and a Biblical view of homosexuality have in common...? The common denominator is that they all are topics or issues that people have real questions about. By faith we bring our questions to God, by faith we wait for God to answer, by faith we receive and accept His answer. What do dinosaurs, multiple wives, rewards in heaven and a Biblical view of homosexuality have in common...? The common denominator is that they all are topics or issues that people have real questions about. By faith we bring our questions to God, by faith we wait for God to answer, by faith we receive and accept His answer. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/fourth-and-goal http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/fourth-and-goal Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST homosexuality, crown, rewards, multiple wives, dinosaur, football Jason Williams Habakkuk Great Questions demand Great answers...when our great questions are for a GREAT God we should expect Him to answer us with truth, love and compassion. The only bad question is one that never gets asked. Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Great Questions demand Great answers...when our great questions are for a GREAT God we should expect Him to answer us with truth, love and compassion. The only bad question is one that never gets asked. Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/burning-questions http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/burning-questions Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST burning, cremation, republican, democrat, salvation, lose my salvation Jason Williams Habakkuk How do you respond when you do not receive a reply or answer that you like? It is true that we cannot control our circumstances but we can control our responses. Worship when we think about it...is truly a response. Author and Pastor Louie Giglio phrased it well when he said, " Worship is our response, both personal and corporate for who God is and what He has done. Habakkuk 3 is a powerful response to God in prayer/song for who He is and what He has done. How do you respond when you do not receive a reply or answer that you like? It is true that we cannot control our circumstances but we can control our responses. Worship when we think about it...is truly a response. Author and Pastor Louie Giglio phrased it well when he said, " Worship is our response, both personal and corporate for who God is and what He has done. Habakkuk 3 is a powerful response to God in prayer/song for who He is and what He has done. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/responding-in-worship http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/responding-in-worship Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST response, worship, habakkuk, questions, baptism, great questions Jason Williams Habakkuk Sometimes an answer to a questions just raises more questions in our minds. The great news is that God is more than willing to answer. But what happens when don't like God's answer or His pace in answering our questions? It will require faith to ask our questions of God, it will require faith to wait patiently for the answer and it will require faith to accept His answer. Sometimes an answer to a questions just raises more questions in our minds. The great news is that God is more than willing to answer. But what happens when don't like God's answer or His pace in answering our questions? It will require faith to ask our questions of God, it will require faith to wait patiently for the answer and it will require faith to accept His answer. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/great-questions2 http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/great-questions2 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST more questions, answers, faith Jason Williams Habakkuk We all have questions that we would love to have answered. Some of these questions are silly or trivial and others could be considered good questions and still others are what we would call "Great Questions". An Great Question cries out for an answer and we take our questions to the source that can give us the answer... When our questions are spiritual questions, questions for God himself we need to bring them to Him by faith and receive His answer by faith as well. He is not afraid, He is not insulted, He is ready for us to bring our Great Questions to a Great God. We all have questions that we would love to have answered. Some of these questions are silly or trivial and others could be considered good questions and still others are what we would call "Great Questions". An Great Question cries out for an answer and we take our questions to the source that can give us the answer... When our questions are spiritual questions, questions for God himself we need to bring them to Him by faith and receive His answer by faith as well. He is not afraid, He is not insulted, He is ready for us to bring our Great Questions to a Great God. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/great-questions http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/great-questions Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST prophet Jason Williams Nehemiah Truth: For the believer we are the temple of the Holy Spirit and God wants every room in our lives to be His alone. We must acknowledge that whatever does not resemble Christ in our lives must be removed. God is ready and willing to Renovatus – to remake us in his image. Truth: For the believer we are the temple of the Holy Spirit and God wants every room in our lives to be His alone. We must acknowledge that whatever does not resemble Christ in our lives must be removed. God is ready and willing to Renovatus – to remake us in his image. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/renovatus http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/renovatus Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST jesus Jason Williams Nehemiah Just like a cold drink on a hot day, God wants to Refresh His vision for our lives in 2010. His vision definitely is that we would love Him and love people. As we love and follow God, He will use us to Refresh those around us by leading them into a Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ. God is a God who loves to Restore and Refresh people. Just like a cold drink on a hot day, God wants to Refresh His vision for our lives in 2010. His vision definitely is that we would love Him and love people. As we love and follow God, He will use us to Refresh those around us by leading them into a Growing Relationship with Jesus Christ. God is a God who loves to Restore and Refresh people. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/refresh http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/refresh Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST refresh, nehemiah 11, nehemiah 12, rejoicing, renewal, renounce, remove Jason Williams Christmas 09 Sometimes the miraculous incarnation, when God took on flesh... can fall into the familiar and nostalgic ranks right along side "Rudolf" or Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol". We desperately need to see the Christ of Christmas with fresh eyes again. We can do this by looking at Jesus through the eyes of the two people who are usually left out of the average Nativity Set. Yet, they interacted with Mary, Joseph and the baby before the Magi did. We find this account recorded for us in the Gospel of Luke, the good news according to Luke. Luke is one of the four gospels that record for us the life and ministry of Jesus. The events around the birth of Jesus are only recorded for us in the book of Matthew and Luke. Luke’s account of the nativity is the fullest and it is in chapter two that we meet two unusual suspects. Sometimes the miraculous incarnation, when God took on flesh... can fall into the familiar and nostalgic ranks right along side "Rudolf" or Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol". We desperately need to see the Christ of Christmas with fresh eyes again. We can do this by looking at Jesus through the eyes of the two people who are usually left out of the average Nativity Set. Yet, they interacted with Mary, Joseph and the baby before the Magi did. We find this account recorded for us in the Gospel of Luke, the good news according to Luke. Luke is one of the four gospels that record for us the life and ministry of Jesus. The events around the birth of Jesus are only recorded for us in the book of Matthew and Luke. Luke’s account of the nativity is the fullest and it is in chapter two that we meet two unusual suspects. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/the-usual-suspects http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/the-usual-suspects Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST jesus Jason Williams Nehemiah What do you get for the person who has everything? The good news is that the Bible speaks to this as well and the answer is not a gift card…. The people in Nehemiah’s day have just come through an intense time of prayer and repentance. They have acknowledged who God (gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.) He has consistently been good and loving (even in his discipline). They on the other hand have been consistently inconsistent. They have confessed (agreeing with God about their sin). They are ready to respond and make some commitments individually and as a people.) But what do you give someone who has everything? – Literally... Learn how to "Give Great Gifts" to God. What do you get for the person who has everything? The good news is that the Bible speaks to this as well and the answer is not a gift card…. The people in Nehemiah’s day have just come through an intense time of prayer and repentance. They have acknowledged who God (gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.) He has consistently been good and loving (even in his discipline). They on the other hand have been consistently inconsistent. They have confessed (agreeing with God about their sin). They are ready to respond and make some commitments individually and as a people.) But what do you give someone who has everything? – Literally... Learn how to "Give Great Gifts" to God. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/giving-great-gifts http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/giving-great-gifts Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST give, great gifts, gifts, give great gifts, nehemiah 10, obedience, ourselves Jason Williams Nehemiah How do I get this Christmas right? How do I get this life right? How do l live out God's vision for my life? Getting this Christmas right and getting this life right means having a right relationship with the Living God. Having a right relationship with the living God will always involve prayer and repentance. When we recognize who God is and who we are... it will lead us to confession (agreeing with God about our sin) and lead us to repentance. God's vision for us is that we would "Get it Right"! How do I get this Christmas right? How do I get this life right? How do l live out God's vision for my life? Getting this Christmas right and getting this life right means having a right relationship with the Living God. Having a right relationship with the living God will always involve prayer and repentance. When we recognize who God is and who we are... it will lead us to confession (agreeing with God about our sin) and lead us to repentance. God's vision for us is that we would "Get it Right"! http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/prayer---repentance http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/prayer---repentance Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST prayer, holiday, festival, christmas, nehemiah Rob Williams Special Event/Emphasis Worry about Nothing, Prayer About Everything Worry about Nothing, Prayer About Everything http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/wan-pae http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/wan-pae Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST worry, fear, anxiety, thanksgiving, pray Keith Bradford Special Event/Emphasis Giving Glory to God! Giving Glory to God! http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/let-the-rocks-cry-out http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/let-the-rocks-cry-out Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST parade, procession Jason Williams Nehemiah From our childhood, people are drawn to the art and science of building. Erector sets, Lincoln logs, Duplo blocks and LEGO have captured the affection of generations. Eventually everything that has been built will ultimately need to be rebuilt (including people). In Nehemiah Chps. 7 & 8 we see that God's plan for Nehemiah an for us is to be involved with the rebuilding of broken people. Jesus -"All you ever do...is change the old for New" (from the worship song My Glorious) From our childhood, people are drawn to the art and science of building. Erector sets, Lincoln logs, Duplo blocks and LEGO have captured the affection of generations. Eventually everything that has been built will ultimately need to be rebuilt (including people). In Nehemiah Chps. 7 & 8 we see that God's plan for Nehemiah an for us is to be involved with the rebuilding of broken people. Jesus -"All you ever do...is change the old for New" (from the worship song My Glorious) http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/rebuilding-a-people http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/rebuilding-a-people Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST jesus Jason Williams Nehemiah Distraction, Diversion and Discrediting are all ways that are used to make followers of Jesus Christ deviate (go off course) from the plan that God has for their life. It is easy to get sidetracked and derailed by even good things. The goal of the believer must be to pursue the best thing, the plan that God has for them. Regarding following Christ we need to keep it simple and stick to the plan. Distraction, Diversion and Discrediting are all ways that are used to make followers of Jesus Christ deviate (go off course) from the plan that God has for their life. It is easy to get sidetracked and derailed by even good things. The goal of the believer must be to pursue the best thing, the plan that God has for them. Regarding following Christ we need to keep it simple and stick to the plan. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/stick-to-the-plan http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/stick-to-the-plan Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PDT stick to the plan, plan, nehemiah 6, distractions, discredit, completion of the wall, discipline Jason Williams Nehemiah Some of the most destructive opposition we will face in our lives does not come at us from the outside. The insidious nature that is found on the inside will destroy much more quickly. In Nehemiah chapter 5 we find that God's chosen people are imploding with sin from the Inside out. The catalyst for the sin is the love of money. If we are going to see God build his church and his kingdom then his people are going to need to be transformed from the Inside Out. Some of the most destructive opposition we will face in our lives does not come at us from the outside. The insidious nature that is found on the inside will destroy much more quickly. In Nehemiah chapter 5 we find that God's chosen people are imploding with sin from the Inside out. The catalyst for the sin is the love of money. If we are going to see God build his church and his kingdom then his people are going to need to be transformed from the Inside Out. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/in-ide-out http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/in-ide-out Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT inside, out, money, slavery, wall, anger, generous authenticity Jason Williams Nehemiah Into every life a little rain must fall...that's an understatement when the deluge of opposition hits your life. Jesus said in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Overcoming opposition is not as easy at it sounds but for the follower in Jesus Christ it not only possible but expected. Learn from Nehemiah the 2400 yr. old secrets of overcoming Opposition. Into every life a little rain must fall...that's an understatement when the deluge of opposition hits your life. Jesus said in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Overcoming opposition is not as easy at it sounds but for the follower in Jesus Christ it not only possible but expected. Learn from Nehemiah the 2400 yr. old secrets of overcoming Opposition. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/overcoming-opposition http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/overcoming-opposition Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT trowel, trouble, opposition, overcoming, jerusalem, tobiah, sanballat, spear, sword Jason Williams Nehemiah MOTION: noun - the action or process of moving or being moved. When it comes to our lives we all want to have momentum but there will be no momentum if don't courageously get into motion. Jesus did not say to the disciples, "come and stand by me". He said, "come and follow me". Nehemiah 2:11-20 chronicles a man whom God has stirred and has been set in in motion. We must embrace with Nehemiah that our faith is meant to be active. MOTION: noun - the action or process of moving or being moved. When it comes to our lives we all want to have momentum but there will be no momentum if don't courageously get into motion. Jesus did not say to the disciples, "come and stand by me". He said, "come and follow me". Nehemiah 2:11-20 chronicles a man whom God has stirred and has been set in in motion. We must embrace with Nehemiah that our faith is meant to be active. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/motion http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/motion Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PDT motion, direction, restoration, inspection, frustration Jason Williams Nehemiah In the C.S. Lewis book series the Chronicles of Narnia, the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe there is a statement that is often repeated... 'Aslan is on the Move'. God is always moving whether we see it clearly or not. The question is, "Are we ready for God to Move" in us? Getting ready for God to Move is often a process involving prayer, planning and purpose. We need to be ready to submit our plans to him and embrace his vision for our lives. In the C.S. Lewis book series the Chronicles of Narnia, the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe there is a statement that is often repeated... 'Aslan is on the Move'. God is always moving whether we see it clearly or not. The question is, "Are we ready for God to Move" in us? Getting ready for God to Move is often a process involving prayer, planning and purpose. We need to be ready to submit our plans to him and embrace his vision for our lives. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ready-for-god-to-move http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ready-for-god-to-move Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT plans, getting ready for god to move, nehemiah 2 Jason Williams Nehemiah What happens when your plan for your life collides with God's plan/vision for your life? Someone must prevail, there cannot be two opposing visions living in harmony. In this amazing book of Nehemiah God will teach us to submit our plans and our lives to his vision for our lives. The process of submitting involves a lot of prayer and is harder than it sounds. May the Lord reveal his vision for us and may we respond to it appropriately. What happens when your plan for your life collides with God's plan/vision for your life? Someone must prevail, there cannot be two opposing visions living in harmony. In this amazing book of Nehemiah God will teach us to submit our plans and our lives to his vision for our lives. The process of submitting involves a lot of prayer and is harder than it sounds. May the Lord reveal his vision for us and may we respond to it appropriately. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/gods-vision-for-my-life http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/gods-vision-for-my-life Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT my life, fasting, sadness, old testament, susa, iran Jason Williams 1 John It's about Jesus, it's always been about Jesus, it will always be about Jesus... in the closing chapter of the letter of 1 John, the apostle John is driving home what it means to know, love and obey Jesus. There should be no mistake that Jesus is not like other religious leaders. He is totally exclusive by his claims to be the "only" way -John 14:6. He is also totally inclusive in providing the forgiveness for sins for everyone. When one understands who Jesus is, he/she should respond to his call to "come and follow me" It's about Jesus, it's always been about Jesus, it will always be about Jesus... in the closing chapter of the letter of 1 John, the apostle John is driving home what it means to know, love and obey Jesus. There should be no mistake that Jesus is not like other religious leaders. He is totally exclusive by his claims to be the "only" way -John 14:6. He is also totally inclusive in providing the forgiveness for sins for everyone. When one understands who Jesus is, he/she should respond to his call to "come and follow me" http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/jesus http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/jesus Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PDT jesus christ, 1 john 5, obey, believe, belief, trust Jason Williams 1 John Comparison and Contrast are amazing learning tools for teaching discernment and judgement skills. The Apostle John in his letter of 1 John masterfully uses contrast to teach what knowing, obeying and loving Christ truly look like. Light vs. Dark, Actions vs. mere words, Knowing Christ vs. Knowing about Christ, the Spirit of Truth vs. a spirit of falsehood are a few of the contrasts used in this short letter. Ultimately our lives are meant to be a beautiful contrast with those who live for and love the world. A Beautiful Contrast: We are great sinners and we have a Great Savior, Jesus Christ. Comparison and Contrast are amazing learning tools for teaching discernment and judgement skills. The Apostle John in his letter of 1 John masterfully uses contrast to teach what knowing, obeying and loving Christ truly look like. Light vs. Dark, Actions vs. mere words, Knowing Christ vs. Knowing about Christ, the Spirit of Truth vs. a spirit of falsehood are a few of the contrasts used in this short letter. Ultimately our lives are meant to be a beautiful contrast with those who live for and love the world. A Beautiful Contrast: We are great sinners and we have a Great Savior, Jesus Christ. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/a-beautiful-contrast http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/a-beautiful-contrast Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT beautiful, contrast, one of these things, beautiful contrast, 1 john, holy spirit Jason Williams 1 John childish or childlike? It has been said that "God has no Grandchildren only Children". Everyone who wants to be a child of God must come into His family the same way. There must be a spiritual rebirth in order to have new life. God wants you to be his child, he wants his children to live for him and to love like him. childish or childlike? It has been said that "God has no Grandchildren only Children". Everyone who wants to be a child of God must come into His family the same way. There must be a spiritual rebirth in order to have new life. God wants you to be his child, he wants his children to live for him and to love like him. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/children-of-god http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/children-of-god Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT children, children of god, 1 john 3, devil, sin, lawlessness appeared, appears Jason Williams 1 John Jesus said, the greatest commandment was to Love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. But he also said do not love the world or anything in the world, if anyone loves the world - the Love of the Father is not in him. Simply, you cannot love God and the world. Loving God means obeying him and we are called to live in this world and love the people of this world but not to love this worlds system. The tension and struggle for our affection and devotion ion is real. Are you ready to join other Christ followers in saying, "I've made my choice- i'm not lovin' it?" Jesus said, the greatest commandment was to Love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. But he also said do not love the world or anything in the world, if anyone loves the world - the Love of the Father is not in him. Simply, you cannot love God and the world. Loving God means obeying him and we are called to live in this world and love the people of this world but not to love this worlds system. The tension and struggle for our affection and devotion ion is real. Are you ready to join other Christ followers in saying, "I've made my choice- i'm not lovin' it?" http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/not-lovin-it http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/not-lovin-it Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT not lovin' it, knowing, knowledge, antichrist, apostle, disciple, john Jason Williams 1 John The reality is... there is a difference between knowing about Christ and truly KNOWING Christ. We know that we truly KNOW Christ because KNOWING Christ produces evidence in our lives. The apostle John has some strong words to say to those who claim to know Christ. He wants to see the proof. Knowing always equals Obeying, Loving and Growing. The reality is... there is a difference between knowing about Christ and truly KNOWING Christ. We know that we truly KNOW Christ because KNOWING Christ produces evidence in our lives. The apostle John has some strong words to say to those who claim to know Christ. He wants to see the proof. Knowing always equals Obeying, Loving and Growing. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/knowing http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/knowing Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT obeying, loving, growing, maturity, immaturity Jason Williams 1 John There are so many opinions (images/pictures) of Jesus in people's minds. Two people can both be talking about Jesus and be speaking of completely different people. Some see Jesus as only a good man, a good teacher or prophet. Others see him as God who never really became totally human... We need an accurate picture of Jesus in order to follow him accurately. We have that account in the letter of 1 John. There are so many opinions (images/pictures) of Jesus in people's minds. Two people can both be talking about Jesus and be speaking of completely different people. Some see Jesus as only a good man, a good teacher or prophet. Others see him as God who never really became totally human... We need an accurate picture of Jesus in order to follow him accurately. We have that account in the letter of 1 John. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/can-you-see-him http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/can-you-see-him Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:00:00 PDT picture, accurate Jason Williams Worship and the Church Worship, is what God wants, it's what Satan wants its what most of our world wants. True Worship is not based on technology or trends it is based on who God is and what He has done. We can understand from the few glimpses of worship in heaven what true worship looks like. God has revealed for us personally and corporately how to worship Him in an honoring way. Worship, is what God wants, it's what Satan wants its what most of our world wants. True Worship is not based on technology or trends it is based on who God is and what He has done. We can understand from the few glimpses of worship in heaven what true worship looks like. God has revealed for us personally and corporately how to worship Him in an honoring way. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/true-worship http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/true-worship Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 PDT isaiah, ezekiel, daniel, throne, heaven Jason Williams Worship and the Church Communion, the Lord's Supper is one of those things that many Christians participate in but do not necessarily understand. This act of Worship was commanded by Christ and it is important to understand why we are to do this. The Lord's supper is meant to be so much more than just a dry routine. Remember Jesus by understanding and celebrating the Lord's Supper. Communion, the Lord's Supper is one of those things that many Christians participate in but do not necessarily understand. This act of Worship was commanded by Christ and it is important to understand why we are to do this. The Lord's supper is meant to be so much more than just a dry routine. Remember Jesus by understanding and celebrating the Lord's Supper. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/welcome-to-the-table http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/welcome-to-the-table Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT lord's supper, communion, eucharist, remember me, in remembrance of me Jason Williams Worship and the Church So many people have a distorted view of the church. Some people think steeples, others think candles and still others think irrelevant or not for me. The church is meant to be God's people on mission as God's agent - right here and right now. Christ gave some good pictures to describe the church in the New Testament. Family, Body and Bride are three of the most powerful ways to describe what the church is meant to be. So many people have a distorted view of the church. Some people think steeples, others think candles and still others think irrelevant or not for me. The church is meant to be God's people on mission as God's agent - right here and right now. Christ gave some good pictures to describe the church in the New Testament. Family, Body and Bride are three of the most powerful ways to describe what the church is meant to be. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/3-pictures-of-the-church http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/3-pictures-of-the-church Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT family, body, bride, steeple, god's people, ephesians Jason Williams Special Event/Emphasis It is always beneficial to know where you stand. At our sixth month anniversary of meeting in the Selah Civic Center we incorporated our annual meeting into the morning. We asked the question, "Why are we here?" and answered it from the Bible. We also endeavored to answer the question, "What do we want to be known for?". The answer was not intended to be exhaustive; rather, to begin the discussion. It is always beneficial to know where you stand. At our sixth month anniversary of meeting in the Selah Civic Center we incorporated our annual meeting into the morning. We asked the question, "Why are we here?" and answered it from the Bible. We also endeavored to answer the question, "What do we want to be known for?". The answer was not intended to be exhaustive; rather, to begin the discussion. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/why-are-we-here http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/why-are-we-here Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT annual meeting, great commission, great commandment, purpose Jason Williams 2 Timothy You've heard it... You may have even said it... "Don't take this Personally". Those words can make even the strongest individual cringe. The Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul would encourage to do just the opposite. We are to live and minister in a very personal way. The letter of 2 Timothy is written with a truly personal tone and the closing of the letter brings it all together. There is a personal God who wants to touch each life personally and his chosen ambassadors are His people - the church. Brace yourself, it's going to get personal You've heard it... You may have even said it... "Don't take this Personally". Those words can make even the strongest individual cringe. The Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul would encourage to do just the opposite. We are to live and minister in a very personal way. The letter of 2 Timothy is written with a truly personal tone and the closing of the letter brings it all together. There is a personal God who wants to touch each life personally and his chosen ambassadors are His people - the church. Brace yourself, it's going to get personal http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/take-it-personally http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/take-it-personally Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PDT take it personally, personal, timothy, 2 timothy Jason Williams 2 Timothy We all need a challenge in our lives. Something to live up to, something to live for. The apostle Paul, shortly before his death delivered a life sized challenge to young Timothy and to us. The challenge is to preach the word of God relentlessly (in season and out of season). May we live up to the challenge to preach and live in response to the Word of God. We all need a challenge in our lives. Something to live up to, something to live for. The apostle Paul, shortly before his death delivered a life sized challenge to young Timothy and to us. The challenge is to preach the word of God relentlessly (in season and out of season). May we live up to the challenge to preach and live in response to the Word of God. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/epic http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/epic Sun, 31 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT preach, the word, in season, out of season Jason Williams Ordinances Jesus revealed during His earthly ministry that He would be returning to the Father in Heaven. He said, he was going to prepare a place for us. After His death, burial and resurrection Jesus called his disciples together to give them instructions on what they should do until his return. The second instruction for his followers is baptism. It is important what Jesus said about Baptism. The what, who, when, where and how of baptism is clearly explained in the scripture. We invite you to Understand Baptism for yourself! Jesus revealed during His earthly ministry that He would be returning to the Father in Heaven. He said, he was going to prepare a place for us. After His death, burial and resurrection Jesus called his disciples together to give them instructions on what they should do until his return. The second instruction for his followers is baptism. It is important what Jesus said about Baptism. The what, who, when, where and how of baptism is clearly explained in the scripture. We invite you to Understand Baptism for yourself! http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/baptism http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/baptism Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT instructions, ascension, burial, death, water Jason Williams 2 Timothy We respond well to the approval of people, how much more do we want and need the approval of God and desire to hear the applause of heaven. What does it look like to be approved by God? The Apostle Paul encourages young Timothy and us in 2 Timothy 2:14-26 to "do our best" and to live as "one approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed" God wants to place His stamp of approval on our lives and He reveals how to receive it through this powerful passage. We respond well to the approval of people, how much more do we want and need the approval of God and desire to hear the applause of heaven. What does it look like to be approved by God? The Apostle Paul encourages young Timothy and us in 2 Timothy 2:14-26 to "do our best" and to live as "one approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed" God wants to place His stamp of approval on our lives and He reveals how to receive it through this powerful passage. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/approved http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/approved Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT appoved, approval Jason Williams SOLDIER: You may be armed with a skill, an education or just sense of determination but you have weapons. There are things that you hold dear to you that are worth defending. There are goals that are worth fighting for. Whether you’ve ever seen yourself as a soldier there is no doubt that there is warfare all around you. The challenge is to embrace your inner soldier receive your deployment orders from the scriptures. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs--he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) SOLDIER: You may be armed with a skill, an education or just sense of determination but you have weapons. There are things that you hold dear to you that are worth defending. There are goals that are worth fighting for. Whether you’ve ever seen yourself as a soldier there is no doubt that there is warfare all around you. The challenge is to embrace your inner soldier receive your deployment orders from the scriptures. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs--he wants to please his commanding officer. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/soldier http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/soldier Sun, 03 May 2009 12:00:00 PDT soldier, weapons, military, 1 timothy Jason Williams The Scriptures are going to urge us to live out our faith in an Unashamed way. Another way to say that is that Christ would want us to learn and live in a Shame-less way. Shame is a powerful force. Shame goes beyond being embarrassed. You may have been embarrassed by someone's actions or words but have you ever been ashamed of what you said or did or may be what we didn’t do and we know we should have. Shame can control a person and keep them from doing what they should. Shame has always been associated with Sin. In the book of Genesis, the direct result for Adam and Eve in their disobedience is that immediately felt shame. The good news is that God can show us how to live a shameless life. The Scriptures are going to urge us to live out our faith in an Unashamed way. Another way to say that is that Christ would want us to learn and live in a Shame-less way. Shame is a powerful force. Shame goes beyond being embarrassed. You may have been embarrassed by someone's actions or words but have you ever been ashamed of what you said or did or may be what we didn’t do and we know we should have. Shame can control a person and keep them from doing what they should. Shame has always been associated with Sin. In the book of Genesis, the direct result for Adam and Eve in their disobedience is that immediately felt shame. The good news is that God can show us how to live a shameless life. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/shameless- http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/shameless- Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT ashamed, unashamed, shameless, timothy, guard, grace, time, apostle, ephesus Jason Williams 2 Timothy Practicing "NO Trace" camping is a good idea. Practicing "NO Trace" living is a bad idea. As believers in Jesus Christ we are to make an impact on the people and world around us. Leaving a legacy that points people to Christ means that we must live a legacy that points people to Christ. The very personal opening words of the this letter to the young pastor Timothy from the Apostle Paul reveals how to live and leave a Godly legacy. Practicing "NO Trace" camping is a good idea. Practicing "NO Trace" living is a bad idea. As believers in Jesus Christ we are to make an impact on the people and world around us. Leaving a legacy that points people to Christ means that we must live a legacy that points people to Christ. The very personal opening words of the this letter to the young pastor Timothy from the Apostle Paul reveals how to live and leave a Godly legacy. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/leaving-a-legacy http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/leaving-a-legacy Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT legacy, flame Jason Williams Easter 09 -Christ, the Cross and Easter Overcoming death and the grave, Jesus rose on the third day- just as he promised. Because he has life means that we can have life. When confronted with the claim of the resurrection, most people respond with either shock or awe. Shock is understandable but awe is meant to be attainable. Move from the shock into the awe of the risen savior. Overcoming death and the grave, Jesus rose on the third day- just as he promised. Because he has life means that we can have life. When confronted with the claim of the resurrection, most people respond with either shock or awe. Shock is understandable but awe is meant to be attainable. Move from the shock into the awe of the risen savior. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/shock---awe http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/shock---awe Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT easter, death, resurrection, tomb, empty tomb, life, eternal, shock, awe Jason Williams It's Friday, Good Friday... What makes it so good? Hear with fresh clarity the seven last statements of Christ on the Cross. It's Friday, Good Friday... What makes it so good? Hear with fresh clarity the seven last statements of Christ on the Cross. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/good-friday-09 http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/good-friday-09 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT jesus Jason Williams Easter 09 -Christ, the Cross and Easter Jesus, the name evokes a response. For some it is praise for others it is pity and still others find it putrid. Jesus was called many things but what did he claim? Why was Jesus put to death at the hand of Roman soldiers? Simply, he said he was the King. Jesus, the name evokes a response. For some it is praise for others it is pity and still others find it putrid. Jesus was called many things but what did he claim? Why was Jesus put to death at the hand of Roman soldiers? Simply, he said he was the King. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/kingdom-come http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/kingdom-come Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT king, palm sunday, holy week, passion week Jason Williams Easter 09 -Christ, the Cross and Easter Jesus made some major claims regarding who he was. The question is...could he back up those claims. Jesus made seven different "I AM" statements about himself. He said he was the bread of life, the light of the world, the Way, the Truth and the Life...He also said, " I am the Resurrection and the Life" In the Gospel of John chapter 11, Jesus makes this amazing claim and then backs up His claim with powerful action. Jesus made some major claims regarding who he was. The question is...could he back up those claims. Jesus made seven different "I AM" statements about himself. He said he was the bread of life, the light of the world, the Way, the Truth and the Life...He also said, " I am the Resurrection and the Life" In the Gospel of John chapter 11, Jesus makes this amazing claim and then backs up His claim with powerful action. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/i-am http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/i-am Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT resurrection, new life, life, john 11, lazarus, mary, martha, death, grave Jason Williams 1 Timothy The age of High Definition Television's...people appreciate clarity. The letter of 1 Timothy speaks with High Definition Clarity to what God wants for us as individuals and as a church. God's word still speaks loud and clear into our daily lives The age of High Definition Television's...people appreciate clarity. The letter of 1 Timothy speaks with High Definition Clarity to what God wants for us as individuals and as a church. God's word still speaks loud and clear into our daily lives http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/hd-clarity http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/hd-clarity Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT clarity Jason Williams Leadership and Responsibility are inseparable. Winston Churchill wisely said, "the price of Greatness is responsibility". The Apostle Paul writing to the young pastor Timothy wrote him regarding leadership and responsibility in the church. The reality is that we all are called to live with responsibility in the church and our daily lives. Responsibility is still the price of greatness. Answer the call of responsibility and everyone benefits. Leadership and Responsibility are inseparable. Winston Churchill wisely said, "the price of Greatness is responsibility". The Apostle Paul writing to the young pastor Timothy wrote him regarding leadership and responsibility in the church. The reality is that we all are called to live with responsibility in the church and our daily lives. Responsibility is still the price of greatness. Answer the call of responsibility and everyone benefits. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/responsibility http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/responsibility Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PDT elders, leadership, responsibility Jason Williams It's not everyday that you get to be a part of something that is truly new. This is an exciting day for the Yakima Valley, the city of Selah and the Kingdom of God. This is the Launch Sunday for Harvest Community Church. God is at work and we excited to join Him and His mission. It's not everyday that you get to be a part of something that is truly new. This is an exciting day for the Yakima Valley, the city of Selah and the Kingdom of God. This is the Launch Sunday for Harvest Community Church. God is at work and we excited to join Him and His mission. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/launch http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/launch Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 PST church plant, who are we Jason Williams Following Christ as a believer and as a church cannot be done from the sidelines. This is an all out, pull out the stops, full-on, GO FOR IT!!! effort. Our challenge is to protect and guard the ourselves and the church from any teaching that tries to add to the gospel or is in conflict with what God's word says. We need to train ourselves to be ready for this challenge. Finally, we must watch our life and doctrine closely. Every Christian needs to Go For It by knowing what they believe and live it out without reservation. Following Christ as a believer and as a church cannot be done from the sidelines. This is an all out, pull out the stops, full-on, GO FOR IT!!! effort. Our challenge is to protect and guard the ourselves and the church from any teaching that tries to add to the gospel or is in conflict with what God's word says. We need to train ourselves to be ready for this challenge. Finally, we must watch our life and doctrine closely. Every Christian needs to Go For It by knowing what they believe and live it out without reservation. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/go-for-it http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/go-for-it Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST go for it, 1 timothy 4, false teachers, doctrine, teaching, training Jason Williams Leadership Matters. The church desperately needed Godly leadership in the first century and it desperately needs it now. The scripture is clear that we all are responsible to Jesus Christ but it is also clear that there are some who are to be responsible for others as well. This sermon is the Apostle Paul's charge to the young Pastor Timothy to find men who are qualified to lead the church. Elders in oversight and Deacons in service. Leadership Matters. The church desperately needed Godly leadership in the first century and it desperately needs it now. The scripture is clear that we all are responsible to Jesus Christ but it is also clear that there are some who are to be responsible for others as well. This sermon is the Apostle Paul's charge to the young Pastor Timothy to find men who are qualified to lead the church. Elders in oversight and Deacons in service. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/leadership-matters http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/leadership-matters Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST overseers, bishops, deacons, pastor, pastors, leader Jason Williams There are a lot of churches in the world. Our goal is not to be just another church. Our goal has to be...to be a church that honors God. The Apostle Paul writes to the young Pastor Timothy to encourage him and to give instructions for the church. If we will follow these instructions we will be the kind of church Jesus wants and our world so desperately needs. There are a lot of churches in the world. Our goal is not to be just another church. Our goal has to be...to be a church that honors God. The Apostle Paul writes to the young Pastor Timothy to encourage him and to give instructions for the church. If we will follow these instructions we will be the kind of church Jesus wants and our world so desperately needs. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/instructions-4-the-church http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/instructions-4-the-church Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:00:00 PST instructions for the church, epistle, men, hands, women, dress, modesty, propriety, women's role in the church Jason Williams 1 Timothy Most of us see fighting as wrong...but here's the truth- there are some things worth fighting for! This week the Apostle Paul delivers a charge to young Timothy to fight the GOOD fight. Following Christ means getting uncomfortable and it truly is the fight of our lives. Christ fought and died for us so that we can win the fight. Most of us see fighting as wrong...but here's the truth- there are some things worth fighting for! This week the Apostle Paul delivers a charge to young Timothy to fight the GOOD fight. Following Christ means getting uncomfortable and it truly is the fight of our lives. Christ fought and died for us so that we can win the fight. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/fight-the-good-fight http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/fight-the-good-fight Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST letter, fight, good fight Jason Williams 1 Timothy The letter written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy the young pastor of the Ephesian church. Timothy is called upon to step out and be a part of the ADVANCE of the kingdom. The kingdom of God is an unstoppable force and it is crashing forward. The letter written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy the young pastor of the Ephesian church. Timothy is called upon to step out and be a part of the ADVANCE of the kingdom. The kingdom of God is an unstoppable force and it is crashing forward. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/advance-1timothy1:1-11 http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/advance-1timothy1:1-11 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:00:00 PST advanceadvance Jason Williams Sample Sermon When making resolutions for the New Year, we need to make to the 009 Resolution. This Resolution is to be the kind of Worshipper that the Father is seeking. One who worships Him in Spirit and in Truth. When making resolutions for the New Year, we need to make to the 009 Resolution. This Resolution is to be the kind of Worshipper that the Father is seeking. One who worships Him in Spirit and in Truth. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/resolution:-009 http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/resolution:-009 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST resolution, 2009 Jason Williams Sample Sermon God is very clear in what he requires of each of us. Micah chp. 6 speaks with amazing clarity regarding living a life that meets the requirements of God. God is very clear in what he requires of each of us. Micah chp. 6 speaks with amazing clarity regarding living a life that meets the requirements of God. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/life---justice--mercy--humility:required http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/life---justice--mercy--humility:required Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST justice, mercy, act justly, love mercy, walk humbly, micah Jason Williams Church Planting Courage: We all want it, We all need it and the Holy Spirit is the place to get it. Join Peter and John who are involved in the miraculous and come under fire because of preaching Jesus and the resurrection. Like Peter and John, may others be astonished by our courage and may it be said of us..."they've been with Jesus"! Courage: We all want it, We all need it and the Holy Spirit is the place to get it. Join Peter and John who are involved in the miraculous and come under fire because of preaching Jesus and the resurrection. Like Peter and John, may others be astonished by our courage and may it be said of us..."they've been with Jesus"! http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ignite-courage http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ignite-courage Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT courage, ignite, fire Jason Williams Church Planting The Spirit has been given just as Jesus promised. These 120 believers who had their hearts ignited are the beginning of a movement we know as the church. God always intended the church to spread like wild fire and on it's first day this committed core of believers hit the streets and ignited a movement that continues today! The Spirit has been given just as Jesus promised. These 120 believers who had their hearts ignited are the beginning of a movement we know as the church. God always intended the church to spread like wild fire and on it's first day this committed core of believers hit the streets and ignited a movement that continues today! http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ignite-a-movement http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ignite-a-movement Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT gospel Jason Williams Church Planting The Mission is Jesus' idea, The Church is Jesus' idea...we are privileged to join in the Mission and the be a part of God's change agent the church. This series is focused on Church Planting as we prepare to plant another church in the Yakima Valley The Mission is Jesus' idea, The Church is Jesus' idea...we are privileged to join in the Mission and the be a part of God's change agent the church. This series is focused on Church Planting as we prepare to plant another church in the Yakima Valley http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ignite-our-hearts http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/ignite-our-hearts Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PDT church planting, ignitechurch planting Jason Williams Sample Sermon As Christians we must embrace that we have been left here in this world on purpose. This means we must live for Christ in the midst of culture. The church in Corinth new what it mean to live and struggle to follow Christ in a powerful...overwhelming culture. 1 Corinthians 8-9 helps understand what it means to follow Christ and Go CROSS cultural. As Christians we must embrace that we have been left here in this world on purpose. This means we must live for Christ in the midst of culture. The church in Corinth new what it mean to live and struggle to follow Christ in a powerful...overwhelming culture. 1 Corinthians 8-9 helps understand what it means to follow Christ and Go CROSS cultural. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/go-cross-cultural http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/go-cross-cultural Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PDT cross, cultural, cross cultual, 1 corinthians, corinth, liberty Jason Williams Holy Spirit Experiencing the filling of the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood. Christians have a lot of differing opinions regarding the issue. The good news is...the Word of God speaks very clearly regarding who the Holy Spirit is and why he wants to fill our lives to overflowing. Experiencing the filling of the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood. Christians have a lot of differing opinions regarding the issue. The good news is...the Word of God speaks very clearly regarding who the Holy Spirit is and why he wants to fill our lives to overflowing. http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/overflow--experiencing-the-filling-of-the-holy-spirit http://harvestcommunitychurch.com/resources/sermons/sermon/overflow--experiencing-the-filling-of-the-holy-spirit Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:00:00 PST fill, filling, overflow, drunkeness