When Does God Reject a Nation?

When Does God Reject a Nation?

The Apostle Paul in Romans 1 lays out the path that a nation finds itself on when it has rejected God. When a Nation rejects God, it will soon discover that God has rejected it. What are the signs of rejection? Join us as we seek to discover if America is on the path of being rejected by God.

The Mission Statement of the Messiah

The Mission Statement of the Messiah

As we take a look at the first chapter of Matthew, we discover that Joseph was instructed to name the Christ child “God saves”. The reason for the name, is because it reflects the mission. Join us as we look into why Christ has come.

1 John 2:24-29

 How to be Filled With the Spirit

As we finish the second chapter of First John, John informs us of the Holy Spirit’s role in protecting us from deceivers. Being able to say that we have finished what God has given us to accomplish is totally dependent on the Spirit’s work in our life. But how can we be filled? Join us as John leads us in an understanding of the Spirit’s role in the life of the believer.

1 John 2:18-23

 How the Spirit of Antichrist is to Be Overcome

In First John Chapter 2, John lays out who our enemies are. He tells us that among them will be many Antichrists. Even though the Church will face powerful adversaries, God has given us two resources. John tells us that if we’ll take advantage of those resources, our victory over darkness will be guaranteed. Join us as we continue our verse by verse study in 1 John.

1 John 2:15-17

 The Cause and the Cure of Worldliness

As we advance through 1 John chapter two, John the Apostle begins to alert us about enemies we will face. First among them is,  worldliness. Join us as we learn what it is, where it comes from, and how it is defeated.

What Is Your Worldivew?

Your worldview influences how you view and understand morality and spirituality. We need to hold a Biblical worldview so we can navigate safely through the many complications we face in these changing times.

Join us as we welcome Joe Mann as he shares with us about a Biblical Worldview. 

1 John 2:12-14

 Growth and Life Are Synonymous

Wherever you see life you’ll also see growth. If one claims that they possess spiritual life you should expect to see spiritual growth. As we continue in our verse by verse study in 1 John, we learn in our study today of the secret of spiritual growth.

1 John 2:7-11

 Genuine or Counterfeit Faith

The Apostle John provides us with a great service in 1st John chapter 2, as he gives us insight on the difference between genuine and fake faith. John gives us three tests that will reveal what we really are. Join us as we seek to know if our faith is authentic.

1 John 2:1-6

 How the Anger of God Was Appeased

John ended chapter one of First John by telling us every human being has fallen short of God’s righteous standard. You and I were born the enemies of God. Now where John takes us in chapter two is into the glorious truth of how we are delivered from God’s wrath. Join us as we see the wonderful salvation that God has provided.

1 John 1:5-10

How to Have Fellowship with God

John the Apostle has told us that as the followers of Christ we can have fellowship with God. The early church was being attacked by an early form of Gnosticism. The Gnostics claimed they could bring a person into fellowship with God through their superior secret knowledge. John steps in and tells us anyone can have fellowship with God, and it isn’t a complicated process. Join us as we learn the simple step in drawing close to God.

1 John 1:2-6

 The Meaning of Fellowship

American Christians have developed their own version of Christianity that can lead them away from God’s ideal. And one area where this might be true is the area of what the Bible refers to as fellowship. We speak of having a “fellowship time” and churches often have a “fellowship hall”. But these concepts fall short of what the Bible is talking about. Join us as we continue through First John as the Apostle gives us a clear understanding of what fellowship is all about.

1 John 1:1

 What are the Fundamentals of Christianity?

As we begin a new study in First John, the Apostle starts by taking us back to basics. The church at the end of the first century was being attacked, and the result of this attack was confusion in the church. First John will be a wonderful study, for here John speaks with both simplicity and clarity. Join us as we are taken back to the basics.

2 Peter 3:13-18

 Living in Light of the End

The Apostle Peter has told us that the end of all things is coming. At the presence of Christ’s second coming this world is going to be radically changed. We are told that at His coming He wants to find His people focused on two things. Join us as we conclude our study of Second Peter and discover how the Lord desires to find us at His return.

2 Peter 3:8-13

What is Day of the Lord?

The Apostle Peter begins to close out his second letter with encouraging the Church to be watchful concerning the Lord’s Coming. In this third chapter we are introduced to the term “The Day of the Lord." Join us as we seek to discover what will happen on this particular day.

2 Peter 2:18-22

 Can You Lose Your Salvation?

A heated argument that has raged in the Church for centuries is the question of the security of the believer. As we come to the end of 2 Peter chapter 2 in our verse by verse study of the New Testament, we are forced to deal with this issue. Join us as we seek to unlock the meaning of what the Apostle Peter has written to us.

2 Peter 2:7-17

Description of a False Teacher

The Apostle Peter takes all of 2 Peter chapter 2 to focus on what we would call a dangerous man in the pulpit. He is describing the person who tells us they represent God, but they do not. All of this is shared by Peter in order that we not find ourselves being victimized. Join us as we arm ourselves with God’s truth.

Unity in the Midst of a Pandemic

Unity in the midst of a Pandemic

Difficulties have a way of revealing problems in our characters that we otherwise wouldn’t have known. The current pandemic has revealed a divisiveness in the church that we need to overcome. The Apostle Paul in Romans 14 gives us a Biblical road map on how to foster unity in the midst of strong disagreement.

Who is My Neighbor?

Who is My Neighbor? 

Jesus commands us in His Word to "love your neighbor as yourself." The real question is who is my neighbor? Is it just the person that lives next door to us, or is it the oppressed that live on the other side of the world? Join us as we welcome Joe Mann as he shares about his ministry with Destiny Rescue.

2 Peter 1:12-21

The Trustworthiness of the Bible

Many say that the Bible is the product of men or the product of religious frauds taking advantage of the gullible. But where Peter now takes us at the end of 2 Peter chapter 1, is he’s giving us two powerful reasons why we can have confidence that the Bible truly is a revelation from God.

Ready, Not Ready

Ready, Not Ready

Jesus said that there were certain signs that will indicate the closeness of His return. But recognizing the signs and being ready for the close of the age are two very different things. In Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins, five young women are called “wise” and five, “foolish” based on their preparedness. How can we know with certainty that we are ready for the coming Day that is ahead?

2 Peter 1:5-11

How to Never Be Deceived

The New Testament is very clear on the fact that the closer we get to the second coming of Christ there will be an increase of false teachers in the Church. What our study in Second Peter will provide for us, is important instructions on how not to be deceived. In fact, Peter will inform us that if we follow his instructions we will never be deceived. Join us as we discover how to discern between truth and error.

All Nations of the World are Flawed

All Nations of the World are Flawed  

All human beings are flawed, and because nations are made up of people, all nations will be flawed. Today we pause from our normal verse by verse study of the New Testament to take a look at America, and to discover how we might pray for our nation as the followers of Christ.

Fighting the Right Battle on the Wrong Battlefield

How we respond to spiritual warfare starts with selecting the right battlefield. Which one will you choose?

Join us for a message from Brian DeCook.

2 Peter 1:1-4

Changed by His Divine Power

There is a subtle lie often promoted in the Church, which says God does the saving and now that we’re saved, we’re responsible for the changing. As we begin a new study in 2nd Peter, the Apostle informs us that God not only saves, but He also changes us by His divine power.  Join us as we discover God’s power to change a human life.

1 Peter 5:6-14

Staying Spiritually Healthy in Tribulation

We end our study in 1 Peter with the Apostle telling us how to endure difficulty without losing faith. This is perhaps the most important lesson that the follower of Christ needs to learn. Join us as we learn how to navigate times where God appears to have failed us.

1 Peter 5:1-5

What is a Healthy Church?

As we arrive at the final chapter of 1st Peter, the Apostle now closes the letter with a description of a healthy church. These final verses provide us with a guide to follow in order that we might become spiritually healthy followers of Christ. Join us as we discover the Bible’s description of a healthy follower of Christ.

1 Peter 4:12-19

How to Glorify God in Times of Difficulty

Coming to the final verses of 1st Peter chapter 4, the Apostle Peter closes out the section of the letter that deals with suffering. Here we’re told not only that God’s will can lead us into suffering, but He can also use that suffering to glorify Himself. Join us as we take a final look into 1st Peter chapter 4.

1 Peter 4:7-11

A Healthy View of the Second Coming of Christ

One out of every twenty-five verses in the New Testament refers to Christ’s coming to reign over the world. Clearly the second coming of Christ is to be a central doctrine for the church. However, where our study in 2nd Peter now takes us, is to give us an understanding on how we are to relate to our Lord’s coming so that we might live in a way that honors Him. Join us to see what a healthy perspective of the second coming looks like.

1 Peter 4:1-6

Bitterness is the Enemy of the Will of God

In the beginning of 1 Peter chapter 4, the Apostle Peter is encouraging us to separate ourselves from sin. His readers are going through a difficult season of life and it’s a human tendency to become disappointed with God when He seems not to be answering our prayers. Join us as Peter exhorts us to live holy lives in difficult times.

1 Peter 3:15-22

Living Life in the Face of Unending Pressure

The Apostle Peter has told us that we are to respond to persecution and unfairness with right living. We are to stop the mouth of our accusers by living holy lives. Peter now quickly tells us that living a holy life may not stop the harassment. So, here at the end of chapter 3, he tells us what we are to do in the face of unending pressure.

1 Peter 3:8-14

Ingredients for a Wonderful Life

Every human being who is mentally well-adjusted longs to have a wonderful life. What makes the next section that we come to in our study of 1st Peter so interesting is the Apostle Peter will tell us how we can experience a wonderful life. Join us as Peter writes to “Whoever desires to love life and see good days."

1 Peter 3:7

When Unfairness Hits Our Marriages - Part 2

The Apostle Peter is giving us simple commands for how to respond when life hands us unfairness. As we began chapter three, our focus was on the Christian wife. Join us as now we turn to Peter’s simple commands for the Christian husband.

1 Peter 3:1-6

When Unfairness Hits Our Marriages

The Apostle Peter has told us that our calling as the followers of Christ is to suffer injustice and unfairness. How are we to behave when that unfairness enters our marriages? Peter gives us clear instructions for both the husband and the wife. Join us as we look at how the disciple of Christ handles unfairness when it comes from a spouse.

Interview with Joe Mann

Join us as Pastor Paul Mowery interviews Joe Mann, a missionary with Destiny Rescue.

Destiny Rescue exists to Rescue, Restore, Protect, Empower and be a Voice for the Voiceless. Our vision is to see the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children end in our lifetime.

Fore more information about Joe and Tami Mann, or to financially support them, please visit: https://bit.ly/MannFamily


If you would like to learn more about Joe and Tami Mann, you can email them at: joetamimann@gmail.com

The Credibility of the Resurrection Story

The Credibility of the Resurrection Story

The Story of the Resurrection is absolutely central to the Gospel. Without believing it, one doesn’t possess salvation. The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 10, “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Both belief in Christ’s Lordship and Resurrection are necessary for salvation. But can we have confidence that the story is true? Join us as we look at the reliability of the Story of the Resurrection.

Why Not Rather Be Wronged?

Why Not Rather Be Wronged?

We have been reconciled to God and given new life through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. How does the fact God did everything to initiate reconciliation with us affect the way we pursue reconciliation when conflicts occur in the Body of Christ? Do we pursue justice, rights, or something altogether different?

Be Reconciled to God

Be Reconciled to God

God took the initiative to pursue reconciliation with us when He sent Jesus Christ as an ambassador to pay the penalty for our sin. More than that, He rose from the dead to give us new life and the opportunity to serve Him as ambassadors of reconciliation in a world drowning in conflict. This message from 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 encourages us to remember that as citizens of God's kingdom, we are called to respond to conflict in a radically different way ... a way that leads to reconciliation.

1 Peter 2:16-25

When Life Isn’t Fair

As we move to the final verses of 1 Peter chapter 2, the Apostle is dealing with injustice. It is in these verses that we learn that every follower of Christ has the same calling. That calling is that we are to handle injustice the very same way that Christ handled it. Join us as we look at the impossible path that every disciple is called to walk upon.

1 Peter 2:11-15

How to Respond When Being Lied About?

The Apostle Peter is writing to believers who were victims of an orchestrated disinformation campaign, being waged by the Roman government. When lies are being told about us, anger is our natural response. However, Peter encourages us to go in a completely different direction. Join us in our study of 1 Peter chapter 2, as we look into the Biblical response to slander.

Deuteronomy 8

A study in Deuteronomy 8 from our Midweek Service at Harvest Fellowship with Pastor Paul Mowery.

1 Peter 2:1-10

Traits Seen in the Family of God

Every family has certain traits, both physical and emotional. When looking at the family of God, there will be certain behavioral traits on display. As we begin chapter two of 1 Peter, we will discover there are certain expectations for those that claim that they have been born again. Join us as we discover what should be on display in our lives if we claim faith in Christ.

1 Peter 1:18-25

Motivation for Being Faithful

It’s a common trait to want to take the path of least resistance. For the original recipients of Peter’s first letter, the path of least resistance was to pull back on their commitment to Christ. To encourage these early followers of Christ, Peter lays out at the end of chapter one some strong motivation to be faithful. Join us as we seek to be motivated in our walk with Christ.

Deuteronomy 7

A study in Deuteronomy 7 from our Midweek Service at Harvest Fellowship with Pastor Paul Mowery.

1 Peter 1:13-17

Our Response To The Lord’s Work

As we move forward in 1 Peter, we transition from what God has promised, to what we do in response of His wonderful work. Great and glorious things await the believer. But as we spend our time in this life for now, what does God require? Join us as we discover the three response we are to give in light of what God has given to us.

Deuteronomy 6

A study in Deuteronomy 6 from our Midweek Service at Harvest Fellowship with Pastor Paul Mowery.

1 Peter 1:7-12

The Result of Trials

Trials can seem both haphazard and pointless. However, what we find in our current study of 1 Peter is that they are used of God to produce tremendous results. Peter informs us that what God is doing in our trials is securing for us, a blessed future. Join us as we look at the value of our faith being tried.

Deuteronomy 5

A study in Deuteronomy 5 from our Midweek Service at Harvest Fellowship with Pastor Paul Mowery.

1 Peter 1:3-6

A Change of Perspective

Stress has a way of distorting our outlook on life. Pain, anxiety, and disappointment can cause us to see hopelessness in all directions. In our study of 1 Peter, the Apostle speaks a word of hope to the disciples of Christ who find themselves facing great challenges to their faith. Join us in our study as Peter lays out for us what is to be the disciple’s perspective on life.

1 Peter 1:2

The Central Dogma of Christianity

In Church life we find many things that we can disagree on that are not central to the Faith. In such cases, we agree to disagree, and we continue to love one another and pray for each other. However, as we focus on 1 Peter chapter one once again, we come to a theological issue that we must never compromise on. Join us as we look at what is absolutely central to our Faith.

Deuteronomy 4:9-49

A study in Deuteronomy 4:9-49 from our Midweek Service at Harvest Fellowship with Pastor Paul Mowery.

1 Peter 1:1-2

Having Hope in a Hostile World

As we begin our study in 1 Peter, the Apostle is writing to those who have experienced suffering. When suffering comes we often times lose our perspective on who we are. Join us as we are reminded who we are in Christ.

Deuteronomy 3:1-4:8

A study in Deuteronomy 3:1-4:8 from our Midweek Service at Harvest Fellowship with Pastor Paul Mowery.

James 5:13-20

Authenticity Part 2

We close out our study in James with James giving the final word on authentic Christianity. This section of Scripture provides with a clear understanding of what the lifestyle of a Biblical follower of Christ is going to look like. Last time, we saw James tell the first two markers of authenticity were endurance and a commitment to keep one’s word. Join us now as see what the final two markers are.

Deuteronomy 2

A study in Deuteronomy 2 from our Midweek Service at Harvest Fellowship with Pastor Paul Mowery.

James 5:10-12

Authentic Christianity

Counterfeit faith can have dire consequences. Coming near the end of our study in the book of James, the author now lays out markers that indicate what authentic faith in Christ will produce in our lives. Join us as we seek to discover if our faith is authentic or if it’s a cheap imitation.

Sufficiency

2 Kings 4:1-7

God will not always keep us from experiencing deep pain and loss but, if we are willing to turn to Him during these dark and uncertain times, we will eventually discover His all-sufficient grace and power to bring life and renewal. In 2 Kings 4:1-7, we are reminded that there is provision that can only be reached by an all-powerful, deeply loving God. And this divine provision is ultimately realized in the person and finished work of Jesus Christ.