Harvest Church of Minden

Sending out the 72

As we walk through this life, our perspectives can change from time to time. As the disciples are sent with a purpose and a mission, they return with the perspective that overlooks the hardships of serving for the victories ahead of them. The joy that they have stems from the fact that their names are written in the book of life. This joy is deepened through serving the Lord, and seeing how he works through them. Our perspectives are to be ones of joy. 

#91 Who is the Greatest

Today we look at the disciple's attitudes. We compare them to Jesus and how greatness is achieved through obedience to the Father's will. Things such as selfishness, hatred, and pride are barriers to having a servant's heart in order to reach people with the gospel. 

Doubt of Fear Wreck Your Faith

We look at the disciples failing to cast out a demon and the struggle that we all face in our faith when doubt enters in. How do we respond to those times of fear and disappointment? Do we go deeper, or do we crumble? We are called to an awesome ministry and we cannot be weighed down by the things that distract us. 

#89 Who is Jesus

In Jesus' time there were many ideas and thoughts of who he was, as well as misunderstandings for the expectations of the Messiah. Among so many voices and opinions the people needed to disseminate the truth of his identity. We need to do the same today in order to fully understand our impact as followers of Christ in a world struggling with identity.

#88 Disciples on a Mission

In the midst of a nation under duress, we can learn from how Jesus sends his disciples to spread the gospel of the Kingdom of God and to heal people. This nation is in need of the healing power of Christ, and it is the church who has been commissioned to do the work of God. We need to step up and be his disciples.

#87 Coming in Faith

As we study the passages of Jairus' daughter and the bleeding woman, we compare how they come in faith to Jesus, their healer. This week we want to reflect how we are coming to Jesus in our prayer life, is it in faith, or is it in doubt?

#86 Calming the Raging Storms

As storms come into our life in the forms of trials and tests, we may experience fear, but they are used as an instrument to see where our faith lies. Jesus' rebuke of the physical storm and casting out of the demonic raging in the man at Gerasene show the authority and power in his life. They shows an abrupt change that is evident, and those impacted are to be his witnesses of what has been done.  

#85 Parables About Hearing and Doing

The Parable of the Sower is a frequently told parable. It could be something that we just assume to know and skip over, but when we dive deeper we see the great concern that Jesus has for people to hear the word of God and then to do what is said. He that has ears, let him hear!

#84 The Women Around Jesus

The views and perceptions concerning women were completely changed with the ministry of Jesus. But some of the stereotypes and views on women persist even today. Understanding how we are to see each other with the eyes of Christ will help us to be encouraging and edifying in our walks. 

#83 Stereotypes

Today we discuss how stereotypes impact how we live. It impacts how we view others as well as our relationship with the Lord. Many times our expectations of these stereotypes will influence how we live out the gospel. We need to be more like Pandas!