Sermons from Harvest Bible Church | Union County

Pastor Paul preaches that believers trust God's purposes through trials.

BIG IDEA: Christians live in God's will by trusting God's sovereignty, obeying His Scripture, and walking in biblical freedom.

CHRISTIANS MUST LEARN

How do I know that I'm living in God's will for my life?

1. Trust in What God Controls (Romans 12:1 / Isaiah 46:9-10)

2. Live by What God Commands (Romans 12:2 / 1 Thess. 4:3 & 5:18)

3. Walk in What God Cherishes (Psalm 37:4 / 1 Cor. 10:31)

FAITH IN ACTION

Where am I trying to control an outcome that only God can control?

What decision am I still "praying about" that Scripture has already clearly addressed?

Am I waiting for a sign in a decision where Scripture already gives me freedom to choose?

BIG IDEA:

Christians trust the God who governs real lives, real deaths, and all of history.

CHRISTIANS MUST LEARN

How does Scripture shape the way we see life, death, and history?

1. See God Design Real Lives (1-3) 2. See God Declare Real Deaths (5-27) 3. See God Direct Real History (21-24)

FAITH IN ACTION

Do I see my life as intentionally designed by God or mostly as random circumstances?

How would my priorities shift if I took the brevity of life seriously?

When the world feels unstable and unpredictable, where does my trust actually rest?

BIG IDEA: Christians take sin seriously and respond rightly to God's judgment and mercy.

CHRISTIANS MUST LEARN

How should I respond when sin is exposed in my life?

1. Confront Sin Courageously (8)

2. Confess Guilt Completely (9)

3. Count Consequences Carefully (10-12)

4. Consider Mercy Correctly (13-16)

FAITH IN ACTION

Where have jealousy, resentment, or anger been quietly taking root in my heart? How often do I explain my sin instead of confessing it? What consequences am I ignoring because the sin feels manageable? Have I mistaken God's patience for God's approval?

BIG IDEA: Christians worship God with faith shaped by His truth, not personal preference.

CHRISTIANS MUST LEARN

What kind of worship does God actually accept?

1. Faith that Acknowledges God as Creator (1-2)

2. Faith that Accepts God as Authority (3-5)

3. Faith that Answers to God as Judge (6-7)

FAITH IN ACTION

Am I living to please myself instead of pleasing the Lord?

Have I confused sincerity with obedience in my walk with Christ?

Do I usually respond with humility or defensiveness when God confronts my sin?

BIG IDEA: Christians trust God's promise and rely on His sacrifice, not their own effort.

CHRISTIANS MUST LEARN

How do we stay grounded in God's truth in a world that's lost its way?

1. Trust the Lord's Promise (20)

2. Treasure the Lord's Provision (21)

3. Take the Lord's Path (22-24) FAITH IN ACTION

What circumstances are tempting me to doubt the Lord's promise?

Where am I trusting my own effort instead of God's provision?

Is the path I'm choosing the same path God has laid out in His Word?

BIG IDEA: In a world broken by sin, Christians live differently through Christ.

CHRISTIANS MUST LEARN

How should Christians live in a world broken by sin?

1. Align Marriage with God's Plan (16)

2. Approach Work with God's Purpose (17-18)

3. Anchor Life with God's Promise (19)

FAITH IN ACTION

In what ways has culture influenced my view of marriage more than God's Word?

How can I reflect Christ in a workplace that feels stressful, broken, or chaotic?

Where am I wasting time and energy on things that won't matter five minutes into eternity?

Big Idea: Believers need to trust God as our refuge and strength during difficult times.

1. Fortress of Faith

2. Fearless Faith

3. Flowing Faithfulness

Faith in Action:

• Am I trying to control the difficult situations in my life or am I surrendering to God's sovereignty?
• What spiritual disciplines do I need to incorporate in my daily life to better prepare and sustain me during trials?
• Am I trusting God and his faithfulness am I operating out of fear?

Galatians 1:8-9, Revelation 20:4, John 16:2-4

The Rise of Islam and the Reign of Christ

BIG IDEA: Islam may rise in power but Christ alone reigns in victory.

CHRISTIANS MUST LEARN How should Christians respond as Islam rises in influence and power?

1. Stand Firm against Islam's gospel (Gal. 1:8-9)

2. Stand Faithful under Islam's persecution (Rev.20:4)

3. Stand Fearless amid Islam's hostility (John 16:2-4)

FAITH IN ACTION Do I understand the true gospel so deeply that I spot a counterfeit?

Does my life show the kind of faithfulness that would endure persecution?

Am I willing to fight to preserve the faith, even when culture pushes back?