Harvest Church RDU
Worship Jesus. Love the Church. Reach the World.
by Jon Holliday
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This Sunday, we will look at Matthew’s account of the commissioning of the apostles. They were given authority to go into the world and spread the Gospel in word and deed. Two thousand years later, how does this apply to the church? That and more is what we’ll explore this Sunday.
Liturgy for Corporate Worship:
There Is A Fountain by Holy City Hymns
For The Sake Of The World by Soul Survivor
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by Jon Holliday
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Jesus’ authority is on full display in this week’s sermon text. Jesus calls Matthew, the Publican, he heals a paralytic, he heals a demoniac and raises a woman from the dead. The heart of this passage is that Jesus has incredible authority and with that authority he calls for mercy! Worshipping Jesus, then, should give us incredible freedom! Our merciful savior overcomes the world! Spend some time with week dwelling on the mercy of Jesus towards us.
Liturgy for Corporate Worship:
Be Thou My Vision by Citizens & Saints
O Fount Of Love by Matt Boswell
Our God Is Strong by 10,000 Fathers
Look What God Has Done by Ghostship
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by Jon Holliday
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Matthew begins the next section of his Gospel detailing the redemptive work that Jesus accomplished among the crowds. He healed many diseases, discussed judgement and taught on the cost of discipleship. As you prepare for Sunday, consider this question: What does it cost you to follow Jesus?
Liturgy for Corporate Worship:
What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong
How Deep The Father’s Love by The Dispatch
All The Poor And Powerless by All Sons & Daughters
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Photo by Ivana Cajina on Unsplash
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by Jon Holliday
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“Not everyone who says ‘Lord, Lord’ will be saved.” This week’s passage of scripture is going to challenge our ideas of salvation. It is very easy to slip into legalism or into a liberty that is free of obeying the commands of Christ. This week, take some time to reflect on the relationship of your works (actions, attitudes, disciplines, habits) to the saving work of Jesus. In other words, what is the foundation of your faith? Let’s be challenged to be free in the Gospel this week and to walk with boldness declaring the goodness and kindness of God towards us in word and deed.
Liturgy for Corporate Worship:
Holy Holy Holy (God With Us) by Matt Maher
Our God Is Strong by 10,000 Fathers
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Photo by Ryo Yoshitake on Unsplash
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by Jon Holliday
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This Sunday, we will be learning about the fruit of faith in a person’s life and about the judgement of God. This is a difficult passage, but an important one as Christians the world over are hailed as hypocrites. Our lives need to reflect the goodness of God as we pursue a deeper, more intimate relationship with him. As you prepare this week, take some time to consider what fruit your life is producing as you abide in Christ through prayer and time in the Word.
Liturgy for Corporate Worship:
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing by Norton Hall Band
All I Have Is Christ by Sovereign Grace
How Deep The Father’s Love by The Dispatch
Because He Lives (Amen) by Matt Maher
Let Us Be Known by 10,000 Fathers
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by Jon Holliday
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This Sunday, we will be delving into Matthew 7:7-12. As a father of 3, I am more and more amazed that God has made us his children. Children have an incredible amount of needs. Cars, College Tuition, Diapers, Food… I often find myself overwhelmed by the needs of my children, but I love getting to take care of them, provide for them, love them well. Likewise, Jesus teaches us to ask God for what we need, and to recognize that God is not too preoccupied with other things in life or the world to be concerned with my depression, financial situation, medical problems or anything else. As we prepare for Sunday, take some time to evaluate your prayer life. Are you only talking to God about big things? Or are you giving God everything you’ve got. Let him shape you into maturity.
Liturgy for Corporate Worship:
Good Good Father by Shane & Shane
His Mercy Is More by Matt Papa
O Fount Of Love by Matt Boswell
O Praise The Name (Anastasis) by Shane & Shane
Oh! Great Is Our God! by The Sing Team
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Photo by Max Goncharov on Unsplash
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