1. TEACH and RELY on the faithful Gospel.

1 Timothy 3:4–5

He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? (ESV)

Deuteronomy 11:18–21

“You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates, that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give them, as long as the heavens are above the earth. (ESV)

2. PRACTICE faithful DISCIPLINE.

 

1 Thessalonians 2:7–8, 11-12

But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us. … For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. (ESV)

 

3. LIVE a faithful EXAMPLE.

 

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. (ESV)

1. I must live my entire life above reproach

1 Timothy 3:2

2. My above reproach marriage must be:

Pure

Proverbs 5:15–19

Proverbs 6:32-33

Protected

6 MORAL FENCES

1.I will not under any circumstances ride alone in a car with a person of the opposite sex other than my spouse or an immediate family member2.I do not counsel a person of the opposite sex in a closed room

3.I speak often and publicly of my affection for my spouse, when they are present and when they are not present

4. The predominant subjects of my compliments are affirmation of character, conduct, and job performance not appearance

5. I have no unfiltered access to the internet.

6. I have open accountability on all my devices (Phone, Computer, Tablet, TV, Watch, etc…)

Precious

Ephesians 5:25–30

Prepared

2 Timothy 2:22

Godliest men are the model

1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

1 Timothy 4:12-13

Shepherd

Acts 20:28-30

Doctrine 

Acts 2:41-42

Titus 1:9

Defense

Titus 1:9

Discipline

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Galatians 6:1-2

Matthew 18:15-17

Direct

Hebrews 13:17

Lead 

Direction

Team

First among equals

Titus 1:5

Finances

Acts 11:30

Prayer

James 5:14-15

Submitted to the Chief Shepherd

1. My LIFE is NOT my OWN... (v1a)

2. …therefore I will LIVE a CONSISTENT, GODLY faith… (v1b)

3. …based upon God’s ETERNAL LOVE for me… (v2-4)

4…so that the WORLD can SEE the GLORY of GOD. (V5; 2:10-15)

A growing church ought to produce the fruit of maturing disciples. What is God's desire for you as we mature?

God is at work at Harvest Rochester.

As we grow, here are 5 things we are doing to advance the mission forward.

Main Idea – Life is full of unavoidable challenges…trust God

1.Trust God For The Stuff You Can’t See – Vs 1  

2.Trust God For The Stuff You Can’t Stop – Vs 2-3

3. Trust God For The Stuff You Can’t Stomach – 4-6

An interview with the Pastor from Harvest Albany.

1. Jesus is the Returning King: you will be present

2. Jesus is the Ruling King: you will be judged

3. Jesus is the Reigning King: you will be rewarded

1. To follow Jesus as Lord I must (v34):

DENY myself

DIE to myself

DECIDE to follow Jesus

2. Jesus is my Lord because (v36-38)

My DESIRES will not SATISFY me (v35)

My DEDICATIONS  will not SAVE me (v36-37)

My DENIAL will SENTENCE me (v38)