How do you stay faithful to Christ in a culture that normalizes compromise?

Paul reminds the Corinthians — and us — that worldliness happens when culture makes sin seem normal and righteousness seem strange. The pressure to conform is real, and immaturity leaves us vulnerable.

So what’s the way forward?

Trust the authority of God’s Word.
Trust the power of the cross.
Live by the wisdom of the Spirit — not the wisdom of the age.

God is not looking for impressive people. He’s looking for consecrated people — those set apart for Him. When we cleanse, sacrifice, and dedicate our lives to Christ, we position ourselves for maturity and spiritual discernment.

If you feel the tension of living faithfully in today’s world, this message will challenge and strengthen you.

Be set apart.

North Fargo | 03/01/2026 | Pastor Nate Leedahl | 1 Corinthians 2:6–16  | Set Apart

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How do you stay faithful to Christ in a culture that normalizes compromise?

Paul reminds the Corinthians — and us — that worldliness happens when culture makes sin seem normal and righteousness seem strange. The pressure to conform is real, and immaturity leaves us vulnerable.

So what’s the way forward?

Trust the authority of God’s Word.
Trust the power of the cross.
Live by the wisdom of the Spirit — not the wisdom of the age.

God is not looking for impressive people. He’s looking for consecrated people — those set apart for Him. When we cleanse, sacrifice, and dedicate our lives to Christ, we position ourselves for maturity and spiritual discernment.

If you feel the tension of living faithfully in today’s world, this message will challenge and strengthen you.

Be set apart.

Horace | 03/01/2026 | Elder Brad Morrow | 1 Corinthians 2:6–16  | Set Apart

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.

What is your faith actually resting on? 

In a world that prizes charisma, influence, and polished communication, Paul makes a bold statement: when he came to Corinth, he didn’t rely on impressive speech or persuasive arguments. He came with one central message — Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 

In this message, we explore why Paul intentionally embraced weakness, why the cross had to remain central, and why real transformation never comes from human wisdom alone. The power of the gospel isn’t in personality, platform, or presentation — it’s in the Spirit of God at work through the message of the cross. 

If faith is built on a person, it falters when that person fails. If it’s built on intellect, it wavers when challenged. But when faith rests on the power of God, it endures. 

Join us as we rediscover what it means to have a faith anchored not in human wisdom — but in the power of God.

 Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at www.harvestvalley.church.

Horace | 02/22/2026 | Pastor Randy Hahne | 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 | Set Apart

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.

What is your faith actually resting on? 

In a world that prizes charisma, influence, and polished communication, Paul makes a bold statement: when he came to Corinth, he didn’t rely on impressive speech or persuasive arguments. He came with one central message — Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 

In this message, we explore why Paul intentionally embraced weakness, why the cross had to remain central, and why real transformation never comes from human wisdom alone. The power of the gospel isn’t in personality, platform, or presentation — it’s in the Spirit of God at work through the message of the cross. 

If faith is built on a person, it falters when that person fails. If it’s built on intellect, it wavers when challenged. But when faith rests on the power of God, it endures. 

Join us as we rediscover what it means to have a faith anchored not in human wisdom — but in the power of God.

 Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at www.harvestvalley.church.

North Fargo | 02/22/2026 | Elder Nathan Aakre | 1 Corinthians 2:1–5 | Set Apart

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What if the very thing the world calls foolish is actually the wisdom that saves?

In this week’s message, we continue in 1 Corinthians as Paul contrasts the wisdom of the world with the wisdom of God. In a culture obsessed with status, influence, intellect, and power, Paul boldly proclaims that the message of a crucified Savior is the power of God. To some, the cross is offensive. To others, it seems absurd. But to those being saved, it is everything.

We explore why the cross confronts modern values like self-sufficiency, achievement, platform-building, and moral relativism. The world celebrates strength, autonomy, and résumé-building. The gospel calls us to surrender, humility, and grace. The world says, “Prove yourself.” The cross says, “Christ has done what you could not.”

Paul reminds the Corinthian church—and us—that God intentionally chooses what the world considers weak, foolish, and insignificant to display His glory. Not many were wise, powerful, or of noble birth. Yet in Christ, we are given true wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

This message ultimately leads us to one question: What are you boasting in? Your intellect? Your strength? Your success? Or do you boast in knowing the Lord?

Because in the end, the wisdom of God outlasts every system of this world—and the cross still holds the power.

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at www.harvestvalley.church.

North Fargo | 02/15/2026 | Pastor Randy Hahne | 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 | Set Apart

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We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.

What if the very thing the world calls foolish is actually the wisdom that saves?

In this week’s message, we continue in 1 Corinthians as Paul contrasts the wisdom of the world with the wisdom of God. In a culture obsessed with status, influence, intellect, and power, Paul boldly proclaims that the message of a crucified Savior is the power of God. To some, the cross is offensive. To others, it seems absurd. But to those being saved, it is everything.

We explore why the cross confronts modern values like self-sufficiency, achievement, platform-building, and moral relativism. The world celebrates strength, autonomy, and résumé-building. The gospel calls us to surrender, humility, and grace. The world says, “Prove yourself.” The cross says, “Christ has done what you could not.”

Paul reminds the Corinthian church—and us—that God intentionally chooses what the world considers weak, foolish, and insignificant to display His glory. Not many were wise, powerful, or of noble birth. Yet in Christ, we are given true wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.

This message ultimately leads us to one question: What are you boasting in? Your intellect? Your strength? Your success? Or do you boast in knowing the Lord?

Because in the end, the wisdom of God outlasts every system of this world—and the cross still holds the power.

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at www.harvestvalley.church.

Horace | 02/15/2026 | Pastor Peter Olson | 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 | Set Apart

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Division didn’t start in the modern church—it was already tearing at the church in Corinth. 

In this message, Paul addresses a church fractured by preferences, personalities, and worldly ways of thinking. Believers were aligning themselves with favorite leaders—Paul, Apollos, Cephas—even claiming spiritual superiority—while losing sight of the One who actually holds the church together. Paul’s response cuts through the noise: Christ is not divided, and the church cannot be built on anything other than Him. 

This teaching invites us to examine how culture subtly shapes the way we think about leadership, success, and belonging in the church. Drawing from Romans 12:2, we explore what it means to be united in the same mind and judgment—a Christ-centered way of thinking shaped by the cross, not by status, style, or preference. 

Paul reminds the church that baptism, gifting, and growth were never meant to elevate individuals or create spiritual cliques. The power of the church is not found in eloquence, charisma, or technique, but in the message of Christ crucified. When the cross remains central, unity becomes possible. 

At the heart of this message is a searching question for every believer: Is Jesus enough to keep you—when personalities fade, platforms shift, and everything else is stripped away?

Horace | 02/08/2026 | Pastor Randy Hahne | I Corinthians 1:10-17 | Set Apart

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We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.

Division didn’t start in the modern church—it was already tearing at the church in Corinth. 

In this message, Paul addresses a church fractured by preferences, personalities, and worldly ways of thinking. Believers were aligning themselves with favorite leaders—Paul, Apollos, Cephas—even claiming spiritual superiority—while losing sight of the One who actually holds the church together. Paul’s response cuts through the noise: Christ is not divided, and the church cannot be built on anything other than Him. 

This teaching invites us to examine how culture subtly shapes the way we think about leadership, success, and belonging in the church. Drawing from Romans 12:2, we explore what it means to be united in the same mind and judgment—a Christ-centered way of thinking shaped by the cross, not by status, style, or preference. 

Paul reminds the church that baptism, gifting, and growth were never meant to elevate individuals or create spiritual cliques. The power of the church is not found in eloquence, charisma, or technique, but in the message of Christ crucified. When the cross remains central, unity becomes possible. 

At the heart of this message is a searching question for every believer: Is Jesus enough to keep you—when personalities fade, platforms shift, and everything else is stripped away?

North Fargo | 02/08/2026 | Pastor Nate Leedahl | I Corinthians 1:10-17 | Set Apart

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.

Corinth was a thriving, influential city—and a moral mess. Sound familiar?

In this message from 1 Corinthians 1:1–9, we step into the opening of Paul’s letter to a young, diverse, spiritually gifted church learning how to follow Jesus in a culture pulling them in every direction. Before correcting their behavior, Paul does something powerful: he reminds them who they are in Christ.

This teaching explores identity before instruction—what it means to be sanctified, called saints, richly gifted, and sustained by a faithful God. Even in their immaturity and struggle, Paul declares that the church lacks nothing and that God Himself will hold them fast to the end.

If you’ve ever felt tension between faith and culture—or wondered whether God is patient with a “hot mess” church—this message is for you.

North Fargo | 02/01/2026 | Pastor Nate Leedahl | I Corinthians 1:1-9 | Set Apart

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.

Corinth was a thriving, influential city—and a moral mess. Sound familiar?

In this message from 1 Corinthians 1:1–9, we step into the opening of Paul’s letter to a young, diverse, spiritually gifted church learning how to follow Jesus in a culture pulling them in every direction. Before correcting their behavior, Paul does something powerful: he reminds them who they are in Christ.

This teaching explores identity before instruction—what it means to be sanctified, called saints, richly gifted, and sustained by a faithful God. Even in their immaturity and struggle, Paul declares that the church lacks nothing and that God Himself will hold them fast to the end.

If you’ve ever felt tension between faith and culture—or wondered whether God is patient with a “hot mess” church—this message is for you.

Horace | 02/01/2026 | Pastor Randy Hahne | I Corinthians 1:1-9 | Set Apart

Thank you for joining us at Harvest Valley Church!

We would love to hear how God spoke to you through this message!
If you’d like to learn more about our church, you can find us at our website or on Facebook and Instagram.