James previously addressed the power within the tongue to bring forth both blessings and curses. He continues by explaining that misuse of the tongue results in arrogance, jealousy, self centered desires and pride. Where selfish ambition lies, there enmity with God lies also. “Whoever wishes to be a friend of the world, makes himself an enemy of Go…

Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure , then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. The legacy of those who bring peace is a harvest of ri…

As a fig tree would not bear olives or a salt pond yield fresh water , neither would a believer produce both blessing to God yet curse his people. James makes it clear that within the tongue lies great power. We are believers must examine whether our tongue brings forth blessing or curses, so that our faith would be authentic.…

James addresses the importance of impartiality and writes, "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture you shall love your neighbor as yourself" you are doing well. But if you show partiality you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. We as believers are called to remain impartial, showing love and mer…

James addresses the importance of impartiality and writes, "If you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture you shall love your neighbor as yourself" you are doing well. But if you show partiality you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. We as believers are called to remain impartial, showing love and mer…

James diverges from the significance of joy in trials and addresses the process of temptation. God is the author of trials, not the author of temptation. God is altogether good, pursuing only the best interest of his children. The byproduct of trials are designed to strengthen and perfect the christians faith allowing them to walk in a manner worth…

From the book of James comes divine wisdom to guide and direct believers in a relentless pursuit of authentic faith. Testing within trials is designed to produce spiritual maturity resulting in Joy that abounds in midst of all circumstances.By Steve Stoltzfus

Guest pastor, Andrew Reed walked us through what it means to "Send It" in full commitment for the sake of the mission.Are you the mission, or are you on the mission?By Andrew Reed

Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Jesus himself said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”By Steve Stoltzfus

Nehemiah sets the premise for what it means to walk in humble submission to the will of God, always redirecting the glory back to the Father. Even though Nehemiah stood in the face of disunity, desperation, deception, and lies... he was loyal not to himself, but only to God.By Justin Troup

"The strength to forgive and keep forgiving when the enemy keeps bringing the offense to mind, must come form the one who has forgiven us."By Matt Townsend

Instead of surrendering to the demanding accusations of the enemy, Nehemiah recognized and called out sin. He was a man of character, firmly rooted in the foundation of biblical truth. When the enemy attacks, we as believers must know how to respond.By Justin Troup

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Even if life is hard and I have unmet expectations, I will worship because the righteous shall live by faith.By Steve Stoltzfus

Even if justice seems delayed we can have hope in the promices of God because the righteous shall live by faith.By Steve Stoltzfus

Romams 8 | God wants the new you to have a new perspective when you face pain in life.By Matt McCarthy

Even if... I face crisis, I know that God is who he says He is, so I choose to trust Him because the righteous shall live by faith.By Steve Stoltzfus

By Steve Stoltzfus

Paul admonishes the Corinthians to be watchful, to stand firm, act like men, be strong, and let all that they do be done in love. A heavy curse is laid upon those who proclaim Christ but have no genuine love for him. We, as Christinas, are not exempt from both the rebuke, and encouragement Paul has implemented within the Church in Corinth.…

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Paul writes to establish the importance and redemption withheld in the Gospel. Jesus’ resurrection was implemented as a foundation for believers to one day be made right with Christ.By Steve Stoltzfus

Giving is a universal, yet personal act of worship that we as believers get to participate in. Paul encourages Christians to give consistently and proportionally out of the abundance of what God has personally entrusted to them.By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 | God has equipped each saint for the work of the ministry, so that they would build up the body of Christ. Paul encourages Christians to participate in worship, keeping the boundaries of order and peace God has established.By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 14:1-25 | Paul writes so that we would strive to excel in building up His church, and our pursuit of love would be Refocused.By Steve Stoltzfus

Paul writes not to address how love feels, but to interpret love as an eternal investment.By Steve Stoltzfus

Nehemiah sets the premise for what it means to walk as a servant of the Lord willing to deny himself for the sake of the mission.By Justin Troup

Christ and His church come together in accordance to form one diverse, yet unified body of believers. "If all were a single member, where would the body be?"By Steve Stoltzfus

The metanarrative from Genesis to Revelation of the greatest story ever told.By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 | What are spiritual gifts, and what do they mean for Christians today?By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 11:17-34 | We're commanded to observe the Lord's Supper. But what does that mean?Get connected at harvestuc.orgBy Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 | What does it mean for men and women to have different, God-given roles? Get connected to our church at harvestuc.orgBy Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 | Even mature Christians must flee idolatry. It's a fight to live for God's glory alone.By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 9:27 - 10:13 | We have a great blessing in the gospel, but we must heed the warnings of the past.By Steve Stoltzfus

The Book of Job | Guest pastor Matt Townsend takes us to the book of Job to answer the question: why, God?By Matt Townsend

Nehemiah 4:6-23 | What does it mean to be a people on mission?By Justin Troup

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 | Life is a dash between two dates. Are you running to win?By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 9:1-13 | As Christians, we are ministers of the gospel. Sometimes, that means laying down our rights.By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 7:10-16, 39-40 | Paul writes to the Corinthians to answer their hard questions on divorce and remarriage.By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Corinthians 1-4 | We're back in 1 Corinthians. Let's take a look at the book so far.By Steve Stoltzfus

1 Peter 1:3-9 | In Christ, we have a great hope. This is what Jesus has done for us.By Steve Stoltzfus

Luke 1:46-55 | What can we learn from Mary's song of praise?By Steve Stoltzfus

Various Scriptures | We are called to mission. So what do that mean?By Steve Stoltzfus

Various Scriptures | Why do we pray? It's part of who we are.By Steve Stoltzfus

Various Scriptures | The continued exploration of our church distinctives. Why do we worship?By Steve Stoltzfus

Psalm 63 | From guest pastor Adam Bailie. The Bible tells us what to expect. So how do we live in the normal Christian wilderness?By Adam Bailie

Various Scriptures | Unapologetic preaching from God's word is part of what makes us who we are as a church.By Steve Stoltzfus

Various Scriptures | God institutionalized the family. That unit under attack is God's image under attack.By Steve Stoltzfus

Various Scriptures | God created us male and female. That identity under attack is God's image under attack.Connect with our church at harvestuc.orgBy Steve Stoltzfus

Various Scriptures | God made sex to reflect his image. But when sex becomes a god, that image is under attack.By Steve Stoltzfus

Psalm 117 | It's the smallest Psalm. It's right in the middle of the Bible. But it packs a punch.By Eddy Hostetler