It is quite alright for Christians to be appropriately annoyed. That is to say, annoyed over the right things in the right way. Motive matters. Method matters. In Acts 16:16-24, the Apostle Paul is “greatly annoyed” by a demon-possessed girl who was being exploited by her handlers. He’s annoyed by the demon. By the men who are abusing this young girl. He’s annoyed by what’s being said. And he’s annoyed by the distraction it all is to the message he’s preaching and the ministry he’s trying to have. So, he solves the problem but not without consequences. The narrative provides another opportunity for each of us to consider our own motives and methods when it comes to the mission and ministry that Jesus has entrusted to us.

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 44 – Greatly Annoyed

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 16:16-24

March 17, 2024

When I’m on mission for Jesus…

The strategy: simple (v. 16a)

Harvest exists to glorify God by making more and better disciples of Jesus who love God and love people.

The message: clear (v. 16b-17)

Luke 23:40–41

Acts 4:11–12

James 2:19

1 John 2:3–6

The power: God’s (v. 18)

The expectations: managed (v. 19-22)

The cost: paid (v. 23-24)

Whenever you see a list of the top reasons for fights between couples, money is always at or near the top. It makes sense. A spender marries a saver and they fight. A spender marries a spender and they fight. When two savers get married, I’m thinking they probably get along just fine as they shop at their favourite thrift store. Because money can be such a flashpoint in our homes, it makes sense that “Handling the Money” needs to be part of our family series. God’s plan for your home to be awesome includes principles of managing your finances.

Take advantage of the resource page we have set up with books and videos, as well as the previous messages in this series and information on the Biblical Soul Care sponsored events that we have put together on parenting. If you have any questions about the family, email them in to us at [email protected] or text to 705.999.7788, and in the message on March 3, Pastor Roger and I will do our best to answer them.

Sermon Notes

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 35 - When the gentiles heard

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 13: 42-52

January 14, 2024

When the Word of God is preached…

https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/col...

https://bibleleague.ca/bible-engageme...

…I want more (v. 42- 44)

Do not taste what you do not want to hunger after. Psalm 19: 7-11

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2...

https://www.biblica.com/resources/rea...

https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com

https://www.thebiblerecap.com

https://biblestudytogether.com/top-be...

…I see the opposition to it (v. 45-47, 50-51)

When facing opposition to sharing the gospel:

1. Accept it as natural consequence

2. Shake it off

3. Keep preaching

…I respond in worship (v. 48) Romans 12: 1-2

…I want others to hear it too (v. 49) John 1: 45 John 4: 29 1 Corinthians 1: 23-24

…I am filled with joy and the Holy Spirit (v. 52)

https://research.lifeway.com/2021/01/...

Psalm 19: 7-14

It is tough when Christians don’t get along. Tougher still when we see mature, respected Christian leaders not get along. It is comforting (is that the right word?) to know that such discord was happening all the way back at the beginning of the church. Having examples of the flawed nature of the church and her leaders provides us with cover for the same happening today. It doesn’t excuse it, but it does explain it, and it allows us to see that such things are normal in a sin-sick world even among Christian leaders. Perhaps the most famous of such examples is that of Paul and Barnabas and their “sharp disagreement” over John Mark’s qualification for vocational ministry. The church’s two most prominent and respected leaders split over it with the sad reality that a resolution is never recorded. We’re blessed to have Pastor Leo Klus here on Sunday to walk us through Acts 15:26-16:5 and help us see some truths that will help us navigate conflict and controversy when it happens in the church.

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Leo Klus

Message: 42 – A sharp disagreement

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 15:36-16:5

March 3, 2024

1. Stay the course by living on mission (15:36)

Three principles for living on mission

#1 - He lives a gospel-centred life

#2 - He knew that meant to use his gifts for Christian community

#3 - He lived his life in light of eternity

2. Know that God will teach and surprise us from conflict (15:37-41)

Top 5 common reasons for conflict amongst believers

#1 – Theological

#2 – Methodological

#3 – Preferences

#4 – Sin

#5 – Relational

3 warning signs that unity is not being maintained

#1 – The issue has become the controlling passion of your life

#2 – You begin to attack the person and not the problem

#3 – Your passion and love for Jesus declines

3. Pray that God will bring gospel-centred people into our lives (16:1-5)

Whenever you see a list of the top reasons for fights between couples, money is always at or near the top. It makes sense. A spender marries a saver and they fight. A spender marries a spender and they fight. When two savers get married, I’m thinking they probably get along just fine as they shop at their favourite thrift store. Because money can be such a flashpoint in our homes, it makes sense that “Handling the Money” needs to be part of our family series. God’s plan for your home to be awesome includes principles of managing your finances.

Take advantage of the resource page we have set up with books and videos, as well as the previous messages in this series and information on the Biblical Soul Care sponsored events that we have put together on parenting. If you have any questions about the family, email them in to us at [email protected] or text to 705.999.7788, and in the message on March 3, Pastor Roger and I will do our best to answer them.

Sermon Notes

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 35 - When the gentiles heard

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 13: 42-52

January 14, 2024

When the Word of God is preached…

https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/col...

https://bibleleague.ca/bible-engageme...

…I want more (v. 42- 44)

Do not taste what you do not want to hunger after. Psalm 19: 7-11

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2...

https://www.biblica.com/resources/rea...

https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com

https://www.thebiblerecap.com

https://biblestudytogether.com/top-be...

…I see the opposition to it (v. 45-47, 50-51)

When facing opposition to sharing the gospel:

1. Accept it as natural consequence

2. Shake it off

3. Keep preaching

…I respond in worship (v. 48) Romans 12: 1-2

…I want others to hear it too (v. 49) John 1: 45 John 4: 29 1 Corinthians 1: 23-24

…I am filled with joy and the Holy Spirit (v. 52)

https://research.lifeway.com/2021/01/...

Psalm 19: 7-14

Whenever you see a list of the top reasons for fights between couples, money is always at or near the top. It makes sense. A spender marries a saver and they fight. A spender marries a spender and they fight. When two savers get married, I’m thinking they probably get along just fine as they shop at their favourite thrift store. Because money can be such a flashpoint in our homes, it makes sense that “Handling the Money” needs to be part of our family series. God’s plan for your home to be awesome includes principles of managing your finances.

Take advantage of the resource page we have set up with books and videos, as well as the previous messages in this series and information on the Biblical Soul Care sponsored events that we have put together on parenting. If you have any questions about the family, email them in to us at [email protected] or text to 705.999.7788, and in the message on March 3, Pastor Roger and I will do our best to answer them.

Sermon Notes

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 35 - When the gentiles heard

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 13: 42-52

January 14, 2024

When the Word of God is preached…

https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/col...

https://bibleleague.ca/bible-engageme...

…I want more (v. 42- 44)

Do not taste what you do not want to hunger after. Psalm 19: 7-11

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2...

https://www.biblica.com/resources/rea...

https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com

https://www.thebiblerecap.com

https://biblestudytogether.com/top-be...

…I see the opposition to it (v. 45-47, 50-51)

When facing opposition to sharing the gospel:

1. Accept it as natural consequence

2. Shake it off

3. Keep preaching

…I respond in worship (v. 48) Romans 12: 1-2

…I want others to hear it too (v. 49) John 1: 45 John 4: 29 1 Corinthians 1: 23-24

…I am filled with joy and the Holy Spirit (v. 52)

https://research.lifeway.com/2021/01/...

Psalm 19: 7-14

Whenever you see a list of the top reasons for fights between couples, money is always at or near the top. It makes sense. A spender marries a saver and they fight. A spender marries a spender and they fight. When two savers get married, I’m thinking they probably get along just fine as they shop at their favourite thrift store. Because money can be such a flashpoint in our homes, it makes sense that “Handling the Money” needs to be part of our family series. God’s plan for your home to be awesome includes principles of managing your finances.

Take advantage of the resource page we have set up with books and videos, as well as the previous messages in this series and information on the Biblical Soul Care sponsored events that we have put together on parenting. If you have any questions about the family, email them in to us at [email protected] or text to 705.999.7788, and in the message on March 3, Pastor Roger and I will do our best to answer them.

Sermon Notes

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 35 - When the gentiles heard

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 13: 42-52

January 14, 2024

When the Word of God is preached…

https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/col...

https://bibleleague.ca/bible-engageme...

…I want more (v. 42- 44)

Do not taste what you do not want to hunger after. Psalm 19: 7-11

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2...

https://www.biblica.com/resources/rea...

https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com

https://www.thebiblerecap.com

https://biblestudytogether.com/top-be...

…I see the opposition to it (v. 45-47, 50-51)

When facing opposition to sharing the gospel:

1. Accept it as natural consequence

2. Shake it off

3. Keep preaching

…I respond in worship (v. 48) Romans 12: 1-2

…I want others to hear it too (v. 49) John 1: 45 John 4: 29 1 Corinthians 1: 23-24

…I am filled with joy and the Holy Spirit (v. 52)

https://research.lifeway.com/2021/01/...

Psalm 19: 7-14

Vain. Meaningless. Empty. Useless. Futile. That’s the word that the apostles used to describe the worship to which the people in Lystra had devoted themselves. They were so wrapped up in their own ideas, passions and traditions that they missed an obvious work of God that happened right in front of them. Even when they were challenged to see it differently, they doubled down on their own narrative rather than believe the truth. I don’t even need to draw a line from that account to our own day. The suppression of truth is standard operating procedure in our culture. It is an artform. And it is dogma…not to be disputed. As we look at Acts 14:8-18 on Sunday, we’ll be challenged to see what’s truly of value and what is vanity, meaningless, empty, useless and futile. Come ready to hear God’s Word and respond.

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 37 – Turn from these vain things

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 14:8-18

January 28, 2024

One man’s trash. Another man’s treasure.

When I turn from what is worthless in life…

…to what is truly of value (v. 8-13)

Matthew 13:45–46

…it humbles me (v. 14-15a)

…and compels me to share this truth (v. 15b-17)

The Living God is...

(1) One God;

(2) Creator of all;

(3) Patient and merciful;

(4) Sovereign over all.

Vain – Persons or things that are of no use; idle, empty, fruitless, useless, powerless, lacking truth.

BDAG

…even as many remain ignorant to it (v. 18)

If there is a story, it is driving toward a conclusion...if history is unfolding in a deliberate and controlled way, you can be certain that what happens in the world is not just a series of isolated, disconnected, arbitrary events. Instead, there is a purpose moving forward toward a conclusion. This story never runs off-script. It continues deliberately and perfectly toward its satisfying closing scene.

Tim Challies, Josh Byers, Visual Theology

When I turn from what is worthless in life to what is truly of value, it humbles me and compels me to share this truth even as many remain ignorant to it.

We continue our study in Acts this Sunday, and we’ll be starting chapter 14 looking at Acts 14:1-7.  Here we find Paul and Barnabas in Iconium preaching the gospel (as usual). Though they continue to face repeated opposition this week’s passage makes a point of letting us know that in light of this, these two apostles spoke with great boldness for the Lord.  This is a very different reality for many of us who, when there is any kind of backlash or hint of negative repercussions to sharing the good news, will often fall flat on our faces. The fact remains that in spite of the great number who reject Jesus, people who don’t know him need to hear the gospel preached. So, the questions we are faced with are these: are we truly committed to the mission? Are we passionate enough about Jesus that we will keep on when things don’t come about as “easy”?

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Patrice Charade

Message: 36 – Speaking boldly for the Lord

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 14:1-7

January 21, 2024

When I boldly share the gospel with others…

…some are drawn to the Saviour (v. 1)

Romans 1:16

Romans 10:17

Romans 10:14–15

…conflict with others is inevitable (v. 2, 4-6)

Cling to Jesus under pressure because you can count on his promises, and he will give you the stability you need.

Darryl Dash

As one sees the apparent defeat of the right, and the triumphing of might and the wrong... it seems as though Satan were getting the better of the conflict. But as one looks above, instead of around, there is plainly visible to the eye of faith a Throne... This then is our confidence: God is on the Throne.

A.W. Pink

…lines will be drawn (v. 4)

Ephesians 4:14

…and the mission must continue (v. 7)

Why do we desire the spread of the gospel throughout the world? Not out of a sinful imperialism or triumphalism, whether for ourselves or the church or even “Christianity.” Nor just because evangelism is part of our Christian obedience (though it is). Nor primarily to make other people happy (though it does). But especially because the glory of God and of His Christ is at stake. God is King, has inaugurated His saving reign through Christ, and has a right to rule in the lives of His creatures. Our ambition, then, is to seek first His kingdom, to cherish the passionate desire that His name should receive from men the honor which is due to it.

John Stott

Mark 16:15

As we resume our study in Acts, we’ll be looking at the latter part of the Apostle Paul’s sermon at the synagogue in Antioch Pisidia in Acts 13:26-41. The focus of this section is clearly on Jesus Christ which compels the hearer to do something with what they now know about him. That, it seems, is the point of every sermon centred on the gospel: what will I do with what I’ve just heard? Some dig their heels in and resist the Spirit. Others turn in faith, eager to respond to God’s kind offer of salvation. How will you respond to Jesus this coming Sunday? Eternity hangs in the balance.

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 34 - Through this man

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 13:26-41

January 7, 2024

This man, Jesus, was…

        …human like us, yet knowable as God (v. 26-27)

…innocent of all sin, yet condemned (v. 28)

…crucified, yet resurrected from the dead (v. 29-31)

…a long-ago promise, yet powerfully fulfilled (v. 32-37)

And so, through this man, I am offered…

…forgiveness of my sin (v. 38)

…freedom from working for my salvation (v. 39)

Romans 10:13

…faith to overcome my unbelief (v. 40-41)

Ephesians 2:8–9

Whenever you see a list of the top reasons for fights between couples, money is always at or near the top. It makes sense. A spender marries a saver and they fight. A spender marries a spender and they fight. When two savers get married, I’m thinking they probably get along just fine as they shop at their favourite thrift store. Because money can be such a flashpoint in our homes, it makes sense that “Handling the Money” needs to be part of our family series. God’s plan for your home to be awesome includes principles of managing your finances.

Take advantage of the resource page we have set up with books and videos, as well as the previous messages in this series and information on the Biblical Soul Care sponsored events that we have put together on parenting. If you have any questions about the family, email them in to us at [email protected] or text to 705.999.7788, and in the message on March 3, Pastor Roger and I will do our best to answer them.

Sermon Notes

Series: The Acts of the Apostles (Chapters 11-16)

Todd Dugard

Message: 35 - When the gentiles heard

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: Acts 13: 42-52

January 14, 2024

When the Word of God is preached…

https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/col...

https://bibleleague.ca/bible-engageme...

…I want more (v. 42- 44)

Do not taste what you do not want to hunger after. Psalm 19: 7-11

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2...

https://www.biblica.com/resources/rea...

https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com

https://www.thebiblerecap.com

https://biblestudytogether.com/top-be...

…I see the opposition to it (v. 45-47, 50-51)

When facing opposition to sharing the gospel:

1. Accept it as natural consequence

2. Shake it off

3. Keep preaching

…I respond in worship (v. 48) Romans 12: 1-2

…I want others to hear it too (v. 49) John 1: 45 John 4: 29 1 Corinthians 1: 23-24

…I am filled with joy and the Holy Spirit (v. 52)

https://research.lifeway.com/2021/01/...

Psalm 19: 7-14