Harvest Community Church Podcast

In this sermon series, we’re exploring the true essence of discipleship—what it really means to follow Jesus, not just with our beliefs, but through our actions, sacrifices, and daily lives. Whether you’re new to the faith or looking to deepen your walk, this series is designed to challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to live as a genuine disciple. Come join us as we listen for what God wants to speak into our lives today.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

In this sermon series, we’re exploring the true essence of discipleship—what it really means to follow Jesus, not just with our beliefs, but through our actions, sacrifices, and daily lives. Whether you’re new to the faith or looking to deepen your walk, this series is designed to challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to live as a genuine disciple. Come join us as we listen for what God wants to speak into our lives today.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

In this sermon series, we’re exploring the true essence of discipleship—what it really means to follow Jesus, not just with our beliefs, but through our actions, sacrifices, and daily lives. Whether you’re new to the faith or looking to deepen your walk, this series is designed to challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to live as a genuine disciple. Come join us as we listen for what God wants to speak into our lives today.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

In this sermon series, we’re exploring the true essence of discipleship—what it really means to follow Jesus, not just with our beliefs, but through our actions, sacrifices, and daily lives. Whether you’re new to the faith or looking to deepen your walk, this series is designed to challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to live as a genuine disciple. Come join us as we listen for what God wants to speak into our lives today.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

In this sermon series, we’re exploring the true essence of discipleship—what it really means to follow Jesus, not just with our beliefs, but through our actions, sacrifices, and daily lives. Whether you’re new to the faith or looking to deepen your walk, this series is designed to challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to live as a genuine disciple. Come join us as we listen for what God wants to speak into our lives today.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

Join us as Pastor Alain takes us through Psalms 46, showing us where our refuge and strength are found!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

In this sermon we dive into one of the most challenging and life-changing aspects of the Christian walk: forgiveness. Join us as Elder Jim Rinner challenges us to test our understanding of what the Bible says about forgiveness, and how we can walk in the healing power of God’s mercy.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

The people of Harvest are walking through a season of significant suffering. The pastors desire to call out “the elephant in the room” and ask the questions that many people are silently asking. As a congregation we will be committing to memory a key verse each week. The goal of this series is to strengthen those who are suffering, prepare those who will suffer so that we all emerge as a stronger church.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

The people of Harvest are walking through a season of significant suffering. The pastors desire to call out “the elephant in the room” and ask the questions that many people are silently asking. As a congregation we will be committing to memory a key verse each week. The goal of this series is to strengthen those who are suffering, prepare those who will suffer so that we all emerge as a stronger church.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

The people of Harvest are walking through a season of significant suffering. The pastors desire to call out “the elephant in the room” and ask the questions that many people are silently asking. As a congregation we will be committing to memory a key verse each week. The goal of this series is to strengthen those who are suffering, prepare those who will suffer so that we all emerge as a stronger church.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

The people of Harvest are walking through a season of significant suffering. The pastors desire to call out “the elephant in the room” and ask the questions that many people are silently asking. As a congregation we will be committing to memory a key verse each week. The goal of this series is to strengthen those who are suffering, prepare those who will suffer so that we all emerge as a stronger church.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

We are joined by Tim Allchin from The Biblical Counseling Center of Chicago as he shows us through God's word, how to care like Christ.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

Pastor Caleb finishes our Galatians series by calling out false religion, just as Paul did in Galatians. He show us how earthly/false religion glorifies looking good and avoiding pain when in fact that shows up no where in the bible or Jesus' life. We are then pointed to the cross, where we are humbled and refreshed in what we are on this earth for and how we came to that.(hint it is not us...)Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

We are all responsible for our own conduct. This is a truth that can either hold us back or give us the freedom to grow. Join us as Michael Kraft challenges us through the next few verses of Galatians as we focus on the grace given to us and what we are to do with it.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

We all battle it. Our flesh is at war with our spirit daily.Join us as Pastor Alain takes us through the end of Galatians 5 and showing us where our victory lies and how to win this eternal battle.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

We are in Galatians 5 and in this passage we learn that in Christ we are free. But what does that mean? And we are free to do what? Listen in as Pastor Caleb walks us through the beginning of Galatians 5 and shows us what Gods word says about it.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

Are you living under law or under grace? We were set free from the law, so what does it mean to live under grace?Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

Peter Worrall is back and talks to us about being a good friend, even when your friend is wrong. Friendship is about loving the other person, and sometimes love is a hard truth when they are doing something wrong. Lets jump right in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast

This week in Galatians we learn who we are as a child of God. Our inheritance through Him and how some times we do not live in the freedom, peace and joy that this inheritance gives us.... Lets jump right in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast

Your relationship with God relies on God. Not you.This is the root of how we should live, and as Galatians 3 talks about, not by law but by grace and God alone are we saved and have faith.Lets jump right in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast

Paul makes clear in this letter—and as the entire Bible teaches—is a lie. There is no other gospel. Anything that adds to, takes away from, or twists the pure message of the gospel is no longer good news. God condemns it, and we must reject it.This is what Paul has been reminding them of throughout this letter, and he does it again in the passage we’re studying today. He does it with passion. He strongly rebukes the church for embracing false teaching—and today, we’ll look at the climax of that rebuke:“Oh, foolish Galatians! Who has cast an evil spell on you? For the meaning of Jesus Christ’s death was made as clear to you as if you had seen a picture of his death on the cross.” — Galatians 3:1Lets jump right in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast

We are finishing up chapter 2 in the book of Galatians with guest, Pastor Johnny Benz.Throughout Galatians 2 we see that:-The Gospel is worth defending-The Gospel is what makes us right with God-The Gospel is what empowers us to live for GodLets jump right in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast

Elder Jim Rinner walks us through Galatians 2:1-10Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast

We are joined by a long time friend of Harvest, Pastor Dave Hahn, who walks us through the rest of Galatians chapter 1.This section of scripture reminds us that it is Jesus + NOTHING. He is all we need, and Paul was telling the church of Galatia that as they were falling in to false teaching. And secondly that we are not the point, Jesus is.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

Today we kick off a new series in the book of Galatians.Galatians is a reminder of what the gospel is... it is not only the way to enter the Kingdom, but the way to live as part of the KingdomIt is a call to persevere in a simple truth, whose simplicity has caused many to stumble.It is a manifesto against anyone who wants to put conditions on our salvation that are not Christ alone.It is a declaration of freedom… not a freedom that leads us to do whatever we want, but a freedom from pride, guilt, the need for human approval, culture, and our emotions, freeing us to live with gratitude, a life that God approves.Join us today as Pastor Alain kicks off our study on the book of Galatians.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

This weekend, guest Pastor and long time friend of Harvest, Pastor Mike Bryant joined us as walked us through Luke 19:1-10.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

“Crying out in pain & expressing trust are compatible.”‭No matter what you are suffering or what others you love are going through, it is okay to trust in God and yet still have painful cries to Him asking Him why.Join us as guest, Jonathan Cummings brings balm to the weary soul from Psalm 22.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

In baptism we participate in the death burial and resurrection of Jesus allowing us to live new fully alive lives in freedom before God.Listen in to Harvests Easter service as we learn what baptism really means for you and me and what it truly means to be alive in Christ.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

When you worship God, what is it that you expect?And if God doesn't answer how you expect, what is your response?Just like the Jews back when Jesus rode on the donkey, they wanted and expected a King, shouting "Hosanna!" which means Save Now! But when Jesus was not exactly what they wanted...their response was to crucify Him.Do we have that same response?Pastor Alain brings truth to us today that convicts straight to the soul. Are we willing to surrender our unanswered prayers?Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

"That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen.For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever."-2 Corinthians 4:16-18Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

Christianity and suffering...Jesus led by example and we can trust Him amongst hardships and sufferings. Lets go!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

We are in Mark this weekend and we are reminded what the bible says and God calls us to when we decide to follow Jesus. We are shown that 1. Following Christ is costly and 2. Following Him is worth it. This sermon will encourage and reignite you on this path of being a follower of Christ and not just a fan of Him.Lets go!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

We kick off a new sermon series during this Lent season in Ezekiel. Pastor Caleb shows us what God's word has to say about Jesus' resurrection. Lets jump in with open hearts willing to see what God has for us in His word.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Maddox Widmer for the awesome intro music for the podcast!

Are you a fool? Or... do you know one? What does Proverbs say about the fool and how to avoid being one...join us as Pastor Alain takes us through Proverbs 26 that covers all this and more.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

Pastor Caleb walks through Proverbs 18:10-12 and we learn that confidence in any other person, place or thing other than the name of our Lord, will fail us.And more importantly how to walk in a way that we can confidently say we can trust in the name of the Lord.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

As the people of God, we are to place our words under the Word of God. We need to allow our words to be shaped by God’s Word and Spirit according to the example of his Son, as the Psalm prayed, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord my strength and my Redeemer”. Proverbs this morning is calling us to speak Wise Words that give life.Lets Jump In!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

This week Pastor Caleb takes us through Proverbs 10 and shows us the way of wisdom for our work.Whether you're working full time, part time, working to care for your home, volunteering, or just lending a helping hand to someone, this Proverb is calling each of us to work with righteousness and diligence.Lets Jump In.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

Our Pastoral resident, Michael Kraft, brings a word to us this morning from Proverbs 16.Michael asks and challenges us to reflect on our plans. And ask ourselves what it would look like when we let go of our plans and our ways and let God take control.Lets jump in. You do not want to miss this one.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

This week we are reminded of the value of wisdom. Not only in our own life but also in the lives of our children/those we are pouring in to.Pastor Alain directs us through Proverbs 4, showing us that wisdom guides, guards, keeps, exalts, and more. And we are called to pass this on to those around us (children, friends).This one is so good.Lets jump in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

This passage is so much more than do not commit adultery or save yourself for marriage...Join Pastor Caleb as he dives into Proverbs 5 and shows the wisdom that the Lord wants us to learn about marriage.Lets jump in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

What does it mean to live BY wisdom? Well join us today as Pastor Caleb takes us through a Proverbs that shows us exactly what this means and how to walk it out.Lets jump in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

Have you ever been lost? Not just geographically (although that can be frustrating) but in life? Not knowing what decision to make, at work, at home, at school, in every relationship—every day, everywhere—there are so many decisions to make and it can make us feel lost.Join us today as Pastor Alain shows us what Gods word has to say in Proverbs to help direct our paths and showing us the straight path to take in any situation.Lets jump in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

Happy New Year!We are kicking off this new year in a new sermon series through the book of Proverbs.This week Pastor Caleb is introducing us to the first chapter and the key of understanding wisdom. He shows us that wisdom is more about the who (God) rather than the what(rules/head knowledge/to this not that).Let's jump in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagramThanks to Nate Vandyke for the awesome intro music for the podcast this year!

Advent means arrival. Before Christmas we concentrated on the advent of Christ in His first arrival in a manger.In this sermon, Pastor Caleb is covering the coming advent.. The Final Advent. When Christ comes back.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” -Luke 2:11-14Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." Isaiah 26:3Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

Who are we looking to for guidance? Social Media? News? Friends? Pastor Caleb challenges us through scripture to ask the questions: Shouldn't Gods people ask God for guidance?Candle #2: "Light"Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7Carol: Come Thou Long Expected JesusConnect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

Candle #1: "Presence"Lesson: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23Carol: O Come O Come EmmanuelConnect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

We all experience moments where our behavior betrays our beliefs. Sometimes, we act hypocritically because of fear, pressure, or a desire to please others. In those moments, we need to be reminded of this foundational truth: no one is made right with God by anything except faith in Jesus Christ.This week, Pastor Alain shows us a moment where Peters actions did not align with his faith and Peter needed to get called out by Paul. Lets jump in and see the final up and down in Peters life.Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram

Knowing what we learned last week, that our failure is not final. This week we learn that Jesus takes us from the place of our failure, forgives us and restores us to Himself so that we can be sent out to others.Let's jump up in!Connect with us!WebsiteFacebookInstagram