Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North Sermons - Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

Introduction: Who Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness"? (Matthew 5:6) Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness? Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. How Do I Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness? Philippians 3:8-12 - ...For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and...

Introduction: Who Are the "Meek"? (Matthew 5:5) Forsaking all Self-interest to the Will of God for the Sake of others . Philippians 2:3-8 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus...

Introduction: Who Are the "Those Who Mourn"? (Matthew 5:4) Why Are We Congratulating those Who Mourn? Revelation 21:4 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Romans 7:24-25 - Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God...

Introduction: Who Are the "Poor in Spirit"? (Matthew 5:1-3) Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God... James 2:10 - For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. Why Are We Congratulating the Poor in Spirit? How Do I Become Poor in Spirit? Luke 18:9-14 - He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were...

Introduction: What Kind of Disciple Should I Be and Should I Train? (1 Kings 19:19-21) A disciple who Joyfully Responds to God’s call. (1 Kings 19:19-20a) 1 John 5:3 - For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. A disciple who willingly sacrifices whatever Gets In the Way . (1 Kings 19:20b-21a) Luke 9:61-62 - Yet another said, “I will follow...

Introduction: How WILL the Lord Help Me to Not Give Up? (1 Kings 19:1-18) He WILL point me to His Daily Provision . (1 Kings 19:1-8) He WILL get my Attention . (1 Kings 19:9-14) By drawing me out of my Pity Party . (1 Kings 19:9) By redirecting my Focus . (1 Kings 19:10-14) Romans 5:6, 8 - For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly...but God shows His love for us i...

Introduction: Why Should I Stand for the Truth? (1 Kings 18:1-46) Because fear of man will crush my Fear of God . (1 Kings 18:1-16) Proverbs 29:25 - The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. Because I have a responsibility to Others . (1 Kings 18:17-19) Galatians 6:1 - Brothers if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spiri...

Introduction: James 5:17a - Elijah was a man with a nature like ours. 1 Kings 16:33 - Ahab did more to provoke the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger than all the kings of Israel before him. How Am I Called to Obey? (1 Kings 17:1-24) By Praying according to God's Word. (1 Kings 17:1) See: James 5:17-18, Deuteronomy 11:16-17, 1 Kings 8:35 By Doing exactly what God's Word Say. (1 Kings 17:2-6) By Ser...

Introduction: (Matthew 11:25-30): Recognize who invites you. Respond to the almighty. Jeremiah 18:11b-12 - "Return, every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your deeds." But they say, "That is in vain! We will follow our own plans, and will every one act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart." Return to Jesus and find rest. In Solitude . Mark 1:35 - "And rising very early in...

Introduction: The ONLY Two Responses to Christ (Matthew 2:1-12) Reject Christ to worship Myself . Reject Myself to worship Christ . John 3:19 - "And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil." Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Divine Intervention - The Natural Response...

Introduction: John 8:41 - "You are doing the works your father did." They said to him, "We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father--even God." Why I believe in the virgin birth of Jesus Christ (and why it matters) (Matthew 1:18-25): It is the Straightforward Teaching of scripture. It is Certainly Possible with God. Luke 1:34 - How will this be, since I am a virgin? Luke 1:37 - Nothi...

Introduction: James 5:11 - Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. Why I'm Willing to Wait on the Lord While I Suffer (Job 42:7-17): Because God will have the Last Word . (Job 42:7-9) Because God is Making me through suffering. (Job 42:7-9) Philippian...

Introduction: How to Make Sense of Suffering: Four Questions You Must Answer (Job 40:1-42:6): Have I Humbled myself? (Job 40:1-5) Do I think I can do Better than God? (Job 40:6-14) Do I have any Power over evil? (Job 40:15-41:34) Will my suffering draw me Closer to God? (Job 42:1-6) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Making Sense of Suffering - Do You Control It All...

Introduction: Job 1:22 - In all this Job did not sin or charge God with wrong. Job 2:10 - In all this Job did not sin with his lips. Job 7:20 - “Why have you made me your mark? Why have I become a burden to you?” Job 13:3 - “But I would speak to the Almighty, and I desire to argue my case with God.” See: Job 23:2-6 Questions to Ask Myself When I Question God (Job 38-39): Am I qualified to evaluate...

Introduction: How to Help Sufferers Who Are in a Bad Place (Job 32-37): Deal in Truth . (Job 32-33) Deal in God's Word, not Man's . Deal with what is Said , not what you Suppose. Address their Conduct . (Job 34) Point out Worldy behavior. Point the way Forward . Ask about their Walk with God. (Job 35) Are you Maturely responding to suffering? Are you crying About God or crying To God? Leave room f...

Introduction: How to Figure Out if You're Being THAT Guy: Do You Fail to Recognize that You Have Blind spots ? Job 42:7 - "My anger burns against you and against your two friends, for you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has." Job 42:8 - "For you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has." By assuming God's Plan and People's Motives . Read more: Job 5:27, Job...

Introduction: How Can I Not Blame God for My Suffering?3 Things to Remind Yourself When You Suffer: (Job 2:10): Foolish people blame God. (Job 2:10a) Everything comes from God. (Job 2:10b) Not blaming God is a matter of Choice . (Job 2:10c) Luke 22:31-32 - Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. An...

Introduction: What Do We See Behind the Curtain? (Job 1): Heaven takes note of your Conduct . Your Motive is what really Matters . Satan does Nothing without God's say so. You WILL Worship While You Suffer: If you are a worshiper Before you Suffer . (Job 1:5) If you remember that you're Leaving Earth with what you Brought . (Job 1:21) If you believe that God has a Purpose for literally Everything...

Introduction: How to Make Giving an Act of Worship (2 Corinthians 9:7): Give Intentionally . (2 Cor 9:7a) Intentional Giving Means: When I'm paid, I give to God First - every time. I love God enough to put serious Thought into it. I give Proportionately to what God's given me. Give Willingly . (2 Cor 9:7b) Give Cheerfully . (2 Cor 9:7c) John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He Gave His Only...

Introduction: Matthew 6:20 - ...lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven... Matthew 19:21 - ...give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven... Luke 12:33 - Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail... Hebrews 11:26 - >Moses< was looking to the reward. Am I Going to Have an Eternal ROI? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself (Luke 16:1...

Introduction: What Moves the People of God to Give to the Work of God? (1 Chronicles 29:1-19) We know Everything Belongs to God. (1 Chronicles 29:10-16) We know we only have a Limited Time to give. (1 Chronicles 29:15) Matthew 6:19-20 - Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, w...

Introduction: What is Money? Money is a Tool . How do I know this tool has become an idol to me? It causes me constant worry and anxiety. Ecclesiastes 5:12 - Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or much, but the full stomach of the rich will not let him sleep. It gives me hope and security. 1 Timothy 6:17 - As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor...

Introduction: Matthew 10:34-36 - Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. When You Start to Despair: Believe (Micah 7:1-20) Put your eyes on your...

Introduction: I Want to Repent... (Micah 6:1-16) Because God has been Good to me. (Micah 6:1-5) Redemption Leadership Protection Promise Because Holiness matters to me. (Micah 6:6-8) Because I'd rather not face God's Discipline . (Micah 6:9-16) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! When Your Nation is Facing Judgment: Repent Jeff Miller Download Audio Transcript 00:43-...

Introduction: Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Changes Coming Under Messiah's Leadership (Micah 5:1-15): Messiah's people will be Secure . (Micah 5:3-6) Messiah's people will be Prominent . (Micah 5:7-9) Messiah's people will...