Harman Memorial Baptist Church

Have you ever believed you were too broken, too sinful, too far gone, or too late for God to change your life? In this expository message from Mark 7:31-37 (ESV), we discover one of the most personal miracles in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus meets a man who was deaf and unable to speak clearly, a man society had marginalized and religion had misunderstood. Instead of passing him by, Jesus draws near w...

What can we learn from one desperate mother who came to Jesus with nothing but humble faith? In this expository Bible study through Mark 7:24-30, we examine one of the most misunderstood encounters in the Gospels. Why did Jesus tell the Syrophoenician woman that the children should be fed first? Was He rejecting her, or was He revealing something much greater about God's plan of salvation? This me...

This message challenges us to examine whether our faith is built on genuine truth or merely inherited traditions. Drawing from Mark chapter 7, we're confronted with Jesus's bold confrontation of the Pharisees who had replaced God's commandments with human traditions. The sermon uses the relatable illustration of a child pretending to brush his teeth—going through the motions while missing the purp...

This message takes us deep into Mark chapter 6, where we encounter two profound miracles: the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water. But here's the transformative insight we need to grasp—these miracles weren't just about bread or defying physics. They were revelations of Christ's divine nature and an urgent call to shift our spiritual focus. We're challenged to examine whether we've bee...

In this exploration of Mark 6:30-44, we encounter the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, but with a profound twist that challenges our expectations. The crowd gathered that day was looking for a military messiah, a warrior king who would overthrow Roman oppression with sword and shield. They wanted immediate political deliverance and earthly solutions to their temporal problems. But Jesus...

 Mark 6:14–29 This week we walk into one of the darkest and most sobering passages in Scripture: the beheading of John the Baptist. But this message is about far more than one man’s death. It is about what happens when people repeatedly ignore the voice of God until conviction grows quiet. In this message we will examine: The danger of a hardened heart How bitterness destroys lives and families Th...

This powerful exploration of Mark 6:7-13 reveals a fundamental truth about our faith journey: we were never meant to walk alone. As Jesus sends out the twelve disciples in pairs, we discover a beautiful blueprint for Christian living that challenges our modern tendency toward isolation. The passage shows us that authentic ministry isn't about individual achievement but about partnership, accountab...

Have you ever been around church, Scripture, or even Jesus for so long that it starts to feel… ordinary? In this message from Gospel of Mark 6:1–6, we explore the sobering reality that familiarity with Jesus can quietly lead to spiritual numbness. The people of Nazareth knew Jesus best, yet missed Him completely. This sermon challenges us to examine our hearts and ask: Have I grown too used to Jes...

What does it really look like to bring hope to your community? In this message, we walk through Acts 8 and discover how the early church moved from being an institution to becoming a powerful, everyday movement of believers living out the Gospel right where they were. This sermon challenges us to stop waiting for “church events” to change lives and instead start living on mission in our homes, wor...

What do you do when every option is gone… when the doctor has no answers, the money runs out, and even your strength gives way? In this message from Mark 5:21–47, we walk through two powerful stories—one of a desperate father and one of a broken woman—both discovering the same life-altering truth: when the world runs out, Jesus does not. This sermon explores how Jesus shows His authority over: The...

This message tackles one of the most deceptive traps we face as believers: our relationship with money and possessions. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, we discover that the danger isn't money itself, but the love of money that can silently ensnare our hearts. The passage reveals a sobering truth - while many of us readily confess struggles with various sins, we rarely recognize when greed, materialism,...

This message takes us into Mark chapter 5, where we encounter one of the most dramatic demonstrations of Jesus' authority over the demonic realm. We meet a man living among the tombs, isolated, violent, and tormented by a legion of demons. His story becomes our story in many ways - we all face battles, some visible and some invisible, that seek to rob us of the abundant life God intends for us. Wh...

When life feels like it’s falling apart, where is God? In this message, “Faith in the Storm: Trusting the One in the Boat,” we walk through Gospel of Mark 4:35–41 and discover what it means to trust Jesus when the waves are crashing and fear is rising. The disciples found themselves in a violent storm—not because they disobeyed Jesus, but because they followed Him. That changes everything. In this...

What does it look like to bring hope into your workplace? In this message from Titus 3:1–7 and Titus 2:13, we explore how believers are not just people with hope—we are people who carry hope into everyday life. From job sites to offices, classrooms to crews, God has placed us in strategic positions to reflect the gospel. This isn’t surface-level positivity. This is anchored hope—the blessed hope o...

In this Easter message from Mark 16:1–8, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus Christ didn’t just change history… it changed everything. From fear to peace, from death to life, from despair to promise—this is the Gospel in full power. The empty tomb isn’t just a moment we celebrate—it’s the foundation we stand on. Because Jesus lives, we have peace, power, potential, and promise. “He is risen;...

We step out of our study on mark for a day to focus on the upcoming week of the Passion. Looking at why the Resurrection is not an optional part of the Gospel.

If you look around today, it’s clear that something is off in the home. Families feel unstable, roles are blurred, and people are searching for something solid. But the Bible gives us a clear answer—God’s design for the family is the foundation of hope. In this sermon, we walk through Scripture to uncover how God designed the family to bring strength, stability, and purpose to our lives. This mess...

Description: What does it mean to truly live out your faith? In this powerful sermon from Mark 4:21–25, we explore Jesus’ teaching on the parable of the lamp and the measure—and why faith was never meant to be hidden. Just like a lamp is meant to shine, your faith is meant to be seen. But many believers struggle with staying silent, blending in, or simply not growing spiritually. In this message,...

What is real hope? Not the kind that says, “maybe things will get better”… but the kind that anchors your soul when everything around you is falling apart. In this powerful message from 1 Peter 1:3–12, we explore the living hope found in Jesus Christ—a hope that is not based on circumstances, but on the resurrection. This sermon walks through: Why the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our...

In this sermon from Mark 4:1–20, we explore one of Jesus’ most important parables: The Parable of the Sower. In this teaching, Jesus reveals that the difference between spiritual growth and spiritual failure is not the seed or the sower, but the condition of the heart that receives the Word of God. Every time the Word of God is preached, the same seed is scattered. But the results are very differe...

What does the Bible really teach about helping the poor? In this sermon, we explore the powerful truth that Christian hope is not only spoken—it is lived out through compassion, generosity, and service. The hope found in Jesus Christ transforms how believers respond to poverty, suffering, and injustice in the world. Using passages like 1 John 3:17–20, Matthew 25:35–46, Proverbs 21:13, and Isaiah 1...

In Mark 3:31–35, Jesus makes a surprising statement that changes how we understand family, faith, and discipleship. When His mother and brothers arrive looking for Him, Jesus asks a shocking question: “Who are my mother and my brothers?” Instead of pointing to biological relatives, Jesus reveals that the true family of God is made up of those who hear the Word of God and do His will. In this sermo...

What is the unpardonable sin Jesus warned about in the Bible? In this powerful sermon from Mark 3:22–30 and Matthew 12:31–32, we explore one of the most serious warnings Jesus ever gave. Many people worry about committing the unforgivable sin, but the Bible reveals that the real danger is knowingly rejecting the truth that the Holy Spirit reveals about Jesus Christ. This message explains what the...

In this Bible-centered sermon from Ephesians 1, we explore the unshakable Christian hope found in the Trinity: Hope in the Father who chose us Hope in the Son who saved us Hope in the Holy Spirit who seals us If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about predestination, salvation, eternal security, apostasy, or assurance of faith, this message will anchor your heart in Scripture. 1. Hope in the Fat...