Harvest Church of Minden

Sexual Abuse 2

2 Sam. 13

Today we continue our look into sexual abuse by adding in the topic of incest as we talk about David's family. When abuse happens within the family, it is difficult on many levels to address. But righteousness needs to prevail and consequences had in order to honor what the Lord has said. 

Sexual Abuse 1

Gen 34

Today we begin a difficult discussion surrounding sexual abuse. Looking at Dinah and Shechem, we see the chaos surrounding a rape. Where the turmoil causes, silence, negotiating, deception and varying ideas about justice. We look at bad people behaving badly throughout this account. As Christians, how can we seek the Lord in the hard times that can bring healing to hurting people? How can we seek his ways above our own?

#271 David and Bathsheba

2 Sam. 11-12; Discussing the topic of adultery, we talk about David and Bathsheba and look deeper into the temptations that steer us away from the will of God in our lives. After being confronted with his sin, David draws closer to the father. Something that all of us need to do more. 

#270 Adultery Regulations

Today we look at regulations from Deut. 22, and Matthew 5. Looking primarily at the regulations for the prohibition for this week. This message will continue into some examples next week.

#269 Prostitution

Gen. 38, Joshua 2, Luke 7

Today we look specifically at the fragmentation of the ideal into making physical sex acts a business proposition. Even within those experiences we can still see the redemption and grace of God at work as we continue to pursue wholeness and oneness in Christ. 

#268 Polygamy and Concubines

Today we discuss the continued downward spiral of wickedness in humanity as it relates to relationships. Defining and discussing concubines and polygamy as ways in which the ideal was broken and culture dictated ways opposite of God's teaching. 

#267 The Fruit of Sin

Gen. 4 Today we look at the breakdown of sibling relationships with Cain and Abel. It is plain to see how steadily humanity is plunging into wickedness and alienation from God. 

#266 Consequences of sin on a relationship

Gen 3:14-24

Looking at the punishments and curses handed down by God, we see his justice, mercy and grace as the effects of sin begin to take root. 

#265 Breaking the Ideal

Gen 3

Today we look at the temptation and fall of humanity, breaking down how the fall has impacted our relationships on many levels.

#264 Ideal Relationship

Gen 1 and 2, Gospel of John

Today as we begin the new series we look at the ideal relationship of the Trinity and how Adam and Eve were made in the image and likeness of God to reflect that unity and oneness. Looking at the ideal will help us understand the fallen nature that we can find ourselves in.