Harvest Church Arroyo Grande

What does it look like to invest your life in the Kingdom of God? In his final sermon as Lead Pastor of Harvest Church, Steve Henry reflects on 1 Peter 1:3–9 and the life of Peter—a regular man, imperfect and sometimes reckless, whom God called, changed, and used for His purposes. Peter’s story reminds us that God gives ordinary people a purpose, meets us in our failures, and works through those w...

There are moments in life that mark us forever. Acts 9 tells the story of one of the most dramatic transformations in Scripture: Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, encounters the risen Jesus and is completely changed. What began as Saul pursuing the followers of Jesus becomes the story of Jesus pursuing Saul. This passage reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of Jesus. Saul went from be...

The Christian life is a race that requires endurance. Hebrews 12:1–3 calls us to lay aside every weight and the sin that entangles us so that we can run faithfully and finish well. What is weighing you down or keeping you from running with the freedom God desires? Guest speaker Paul Berry walks through Hebrews 12 and challenges us to examine what may be hindering our walk with Christ. We are remin...

What happens when we give God our yes? In Acts 8, Philip shows us that following Jesus often means being willing to go where God leads—even when we don’t have all the details. When we make ourselves available to Him, God can use our simple obedience in ways we never expected. In Acts 8:26–40, we follow Philip as the Holy Spirit leads him to an Ethiopian official reading the prophet Isaiah. Philip...

What should we expect as followers of Jesus Christ? Acts 8 shows us that following Jesus is not simply about believing a message—it is about being changed by the Holy Spirit and becoming available for God to work through us. As the Gospel reaches Samaria, we see God bringing together people who had been divided by generations of hostility. Through Philip, Peter, and John, we see that God is in His...

What are you giving your attention to? In a world filled with competing voices, distractions, worries, desires, and spiritual ideas, what captures our minds has a profound impact on the direction of our lives. Acts 8 shows us people who “paid attention” to both the truth of the Gospel and to deception, reminding us that we must be careful about what we allow to shape our hearts and minds. As Phili...

Trenton shares powerful testimony from his life of how God has called him back and freed him from a life of addiction, sorrow, and loneliness. What has God done in your life? He is so good and faithful! Share a testimony with someone today. -- If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Je...

Stephen's final sermon wasn't designed to win applause—it was a bold call to repentance. In Acts 7:23–60, we see the tragic pattern of humanity rejecting God's messengers while discovering the unchanging faithfulness of God. This passage challenges us to ask an uncomfortable question: Am I resisting God's voice, or responding to it with a softened heart? Whether you've faithfully followed Jesus fo...

Truly following Jesus is to be Akin to him. Akin = family, closely related, aligned.  In Acts 7, Stephen stands before the Sanhedrin and, instead of defending himself, boldly points to God's faithfulness throughout Israel's history. His message reminds us that following Christ means choosing truth over comfort and belonging to Jesus above all else. Pastor Scott Goodman walks through Acts 7:1–22, s...

Trouble is inevitable wherever people gather—even in the church. Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and conflict can threaten unity if they aren't handled biblically. In Acts 6, we see that the early church faced both internal challenges and external opposition, yet God continued to work powerfully through His people. In this message, Pastor Steve Henry shows how believers can respond to conflict i...

Opposition doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path. Sometimes faithfulness to Jesus leads directly into conflict, requiring us to decide whose voice we will ultimately obey. In Acts 5, the apostles face growing persecution, yet their response reminds us that God's calling is greater than the fear of man. As the early church continues to grow through miraculous healings and bold preaching, the...

Following Jesus requires more than appearances—it calls for wholehearted devotion. In Acts 5:11–16, we see how God protected the unity and witness of the early church, producing reverence, bold faith, and continued gospel growth. In this verse-by-verse study, Pastor Curtis Henry explores the aftermath of Ananias and Sapphira, the fear of the Lord, and the powerful work God continued to do through...

Deception has been Satan's strategy from the very beginning. In Acts 4:32–5:11, we see both the beauty of a Spirit-filled church marked by unity and generosity, and the devastating consequences of believing lies instead of walking in truth. Pastor Steve teaches through the account of Ananias and Sapphira, showing how Satan fills a person's heart through lies that lead to compromise, destruction, a...

When opposition comes, how should followers of Jesus respond? In Acts 4, the early church faces threats and persecution, yet instead of fear, they respond with confidence in God's sovereignty and a prayer for greater boldness. In this verse-by-verse study of Acts 4:23–31, Pastor Curtis examines how the believers trusted God's plan, prayed for courage rather than comfort, and depended on the power...

Religion can produce outward appearance, knowledge, and tradition, yet still leave people enslaved to anger, hard-heartedness, and fear. In Acts 4, Peter and John stand before the religious leaders of Israel and boldly proclaim that true salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. Their courage reveals the transforming power of a life surrendered to Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit. Following...

Who are you turning to when life becomes difficult? In Acts 3, Peter points a crowd away from human strength and toward Jesus Christ, the only source of lasting hope, forgiveness, and transformation. Following the healing of a man who had been crippled since birth, Peter boldly proclaims that the miracle was accomplished through the power of Jesus. He calls his listeners to give God the glory, emb...

Brokenness is something every person knows. Whether it's physical pain, emotional wounds, past failures, or ongoing struggles, we all have places in our lives where we need God's healing touch. In Acts 3, we meet a man whose life had been defined by helplessness for over forty years—until Jesus changed everything. As Peter and John encounter a lame man at the Beautiful Gate, we see the transformat...

What does authentic Christian community actually look like in a world marked by loneliness, division, and self-centered living? In Acts 2, we see the birth of the first local church—and discover a Spirit-filled community radically shaped by devotion to Jesus and love for one another. In this message, Pastor Curtis walks through Acts 2:42–47 and explores four characteristics of a healthy church com...

In Acts 2, Peter stands before the crowds in Jerusalem and boldly declares that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. The same Jesus who was crucified has risen from the dead, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and now calls people everywhere to repent, believe, and publicly identify with Him. This message confronts every heart with the same question: What is keeping you from bowing the knee to Je...

Motherhood is filled with unseen sacrifices, quiet faithfulness, and the constant burden of wanting to guide your children well. In Proverbs 31:1–9, we’re given a powerful glimpse into a mother’s loving instruction to her son—a message filled with wisdom, warning, and deep spiritual care. On this Mother’s Day, we honor the God-given role of mothers and the lasting impact of faithful counsel rooted...

What does it actually look like to live a life empowered by God—not just in theory, but in everyday reality? Many believers wrestle with a sense of spiritual inconsistency, longing for deeper faith and lasting fruit but unsure how to get there. Acts 2 shows us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength. In this passage, we see God move powerfully at Pentecost, filling...

What does it actually look like to live a Spirit-empowered life? Many people feel stuck—wanting growth, boldness, or deeper faith, but unsure how to move forward. Acts 2 shows us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength. God doesn’t just call His people—He empowers them. In Acts 2:1–21, we see the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise as the Holy Spirit is poured out at Pent...

What do you do when God has given you a promise—but not yet the next step? The in-between seasons of life can feel uncertain, quiet, and even disorienting. Yet Scripture shows us that these moments are not wasted. God often does some of His most important work in us while we wait. In this passage from Acts, we step into a rarely discussed moment between two major events—the ascension of Jesus and...

What does it really mean to be a witness for Jesus? Not just in theory—but in real life, with real people, in real conversations. Many of us feel unqualified, hesitant, or unsure of what to say. Others are eager but try to move ahead in their own strength. In this passage, we’re reminded that being a witness isn’t about personality, intellect, or effort—it’s about the power of the Holy Spirit work...

This message is from Harvest Church's annual Easter in the Park service at Heritage Square Park on April 5th 2026   What if the resurrection of Jesus truly changes everything—not just historically, but personally? Because Jesus is alive, fear can give way to peace, guilt to forgiveness, and despair to real hope. This message invites you to consider how the risen Christ still transforms lives today...