Harvest Church Arroyo Grande

We continue our study through the Gospel of John with John 19:16b–30, where we witness the crucifixion of Jesus and hear His final words from the cross: “It is finished.” Jesus finished His life well. The question for every one of us is simple—and unavoidable: How will you finish? In this message, we see that finishing well doesn’t happen by accident. From Golgotha, Jesus shows us what a faithful...

Building on last week’s reminder that God hears our prayers and meets us with comfort, this message from Hebrews 10:19–26 calls believers to live with confidence, conviction, and committed fellowship because of what Jesus has done. Through Christ’s sacrifice, a new and living way has been opened. The barrier that once separated humanity from God has been torn down—not by religion or effort, but by...

How do we please God?   That question was asked during our Christmas Eve service—and Scripture gives us a clear answer. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. But what does real, biblical faith actually look like in everyday life?   In this message from December 28, 2025, we begin our study in Hebrews 11:1–2, discovering how faith is demonstrated—not just believed...

Christmas is more than a season—it’s the moment hope stepped into our darkness.   In this Christmas Eve message, we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the unshakable hope found in Him. Through the Christmas story and a powerful reminder that light matters most when the world feels dark, we’re reminded that Jesus did not come into a perfect world—He came into a broken one, bringing light, life, and s...

Love isn’t a feeling — love is sacrifice. This Christmas message from Philippians 2:3–11 shows us how Jesus demonstrated His love, not just in words, but through what He gave up for us. In “Love Is Born,” we look at three sacrifices Jesus made by being born: 1. He emptied Himself of privilege and power 2. He took on our humanity 3. He humbled Himself, even to death on a cross Jesus left glory to e...

This is the season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus—the Savior of the world. But the Gospel of John reminds us that Jesus was born with a purpose: to endure the cross.   In John 19:1–16, we see what Jesus willingly endured—betrayal, denial, scourging, rejection, and crucifixion. Though Pilate found no guilt in Him, Jesus was beaten, mocked, and delivered to be crucified. He knew what awaited H...

Hear from Daniel Kinda and Stephen Goble about their recent trip to Uganda; an engaging discussion led by Pastor Steve. Pray for our missionaries!

In this message, we return to the Gospel of John with a powerful passage in John 18:28–40, where Jesus stands before Pontius Pilate.   From a human perspective, Jesus has been betrayed by Judas, arrested unjustly, and denied by Peter — His closest followers have faltered, and the crowd is about to reject Him. Yet behind every setback is a deeper reality:   Nothing is falling apart. Everything is u...

Hear testimonies from the November 2025 Mazatlán Missions Trip, a joint effort of Harvest Church and Five Cities Vineyard.

This week, Pastor Steve Henry continues our journey through the Gospel of John as we examine Peter’s denial of Jesus in John 18:12–27. Though Peter’s moment is famous, Scripture shows that we too deny Christ—through compromise, silence, fear, and living for our own comfort. Pastor Steve walks us through three reasons Peter denied Jesus: 1. He wasn’t willing to jeopardize his comfort. 2. He was afr...

When life feels out of control, can we still trust that God is in control? This week, Pastor Steve continues our study on God’s Sovereignty, exploring what it truly means to trust God when life doesn’t make sense.   From Job to Joseph, Scripture reminds us that nothing happens apart from the counsel of God—and yet, God doesn’t cause everything to happen. We live in a broken world, but we can choos...

Hear a powerful and encouraging message from guest speaker John Wagenveld of Multiplication Network, sharing from Revelation 21:1–5 on God’s beautiful redemptive plan revealed through the grand narrative of Scripture—Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation.   Multiplication Network is a church-planting ministry that Harvest partners with and supports. Their vision is “to see a healthy church...

This Family Sunday, Pastor Steve Henry pauses our Gospel of John series to focus on a powerful truth: Nothing can happen to you that doesn’t first pass the counsel of God.   Through the stories of Job, Joseph, and King David, we’re reminded that even in seasons of suffering, betrayal, and uncertainty, God’s sovereign hand is still at work. His wisdom is higher, His plan is greater, and His love is...

In this powerful message from John 18:1–11, Pastor Steve Henry walks us through Jesus’ betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane and reveals how we can respond when betrayal comes into our own lives. Before the cross, Jesus modeled three key principles:   1. Worship — keeping our eyes fixed on God   2. Stay humble — trusting God’s higher purposes   3. Face your challenge with faith — surrendering to Go...

If you belong to Jesus, He is praying for you.   In this powerful passage from John 17, Jesus prays His high priestly prayer — not only for His disciples, but for you. He prays for your protection, your growth, your unity with other believers, and your eternal future with Him.   Key Points:   1. Jesus prays for your safety — protection from the evil one as we live out the gospel mission. 2. Jesus...

“I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.” - John 17:4 This Communion Sunday, we continue through the Gospel of John and come to John 17—often called “The High Priestly Prayer.” Here, Jesus lifts His eyes to heaven and prays to the Father, revealing the mutual glorification between the Father and the Son. Through His suffering, obedience, death, and resurrecti...

This week, we pause to reflect on the powerful lives of faithful leaders who have recently gone home to be with the Lord—Voddie Baucham, Charlie Kirk, John MacArthur, Phil Robertson, and James Dobson. Their bold witness reminds us that even in seasons of loss and hardship, God is still at work drawing people to Himself.   In John 16:25-33, Jesus tells His disciples plainly that trouble is coming—b...

In this message, Pastor Gunther unpacks Jesus’ words to His disciples about sorrow being turned into joy. Just as labor pains give way to the joy of new life, so too does anguish in following Christ transform into unshakable joy through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are reminded of our suffering brothers and sisters around the world, the gift of the Spirit who guides us into truth, and the assu...

In this message, Pastor Steve continues our study through John 16, where Jesus prepares His disciples for the world’s hatred and the reality of persecution.   This week’s message is especially heavy as we reflect on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, a man who boldly proclaimed his faith in Christ. His life—and his death—remind us that the world is not our home and that following Jesus come...

In John 16:1-4, Jesus warns His disciples about coming persecution and prepares them so they won’t fall away when opposition arises. Pastor Steve Henry continues last week’s theme from 2 Corinthians 4:17. Looking at the example of Stephen’s martyrdom in Acts 7, Pastor Steve contrasts empty religion with true Christianity. Religion is man’s attempt to reach God through outward works, but true Chris...

In John 15:18-27, Jesus shifts from speaking about love to warning His disciples about the world’s hatred. As followers of Christ, we are reminded that this world is not our home, and that opposition and persecution are inevitable for those who live by a biblical worldview.   In this message, Pastor Steve Henry unpacks three key truths:   - The hatred of the world reminds us that this world is not...

The return of Jesus Christ isn’t just a distant hope—it’s a reality that should shape the way we live today. In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul reminds us that the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, like a thief in the night. For believers, this truth is not meant to bring fear, but to stir us to watchfulness, faith, love, and hope. In this message, Pastor Scott unpacks what it means to live as children...

Walking with Jesus -- True Christianity -- is the most challenging, yet rewarding path you’ll ever walk. In John 15:12-17, Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us—a love that is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.  True Christianity:  1. Requires Humanly Impossible Love 2. Requires Humanly Impossible Obedience 3. Produces Humanly Impossible Fruitfulness Only God ca...

In John 15:1-11, Jesus calls Himself the True Vine and urges us to abide in Him, promising that apart from Him, we can do nothing. In this message, Pastor Steve Henry unpacks what it means to remain connected to Christ—our source of life and fruitfulness. Discover how abiding shapes our desires, produces spiritual fruit, and fills us with love and joy. Staying connected to Jesus is the only way to...

In a world where everything changes, Jesus remains unshakably faithful. In John 14:22-31, we see His promise to never leave us, to empower us through the Holy Spirit, and to one day take us home to be with Him forever. Pastor Steve reminds us that God’s faithfulness calls us to be faithful in return—living out our love for Him through obedience and trust. 📖 Scripture: John 14:22-31 ESV 🍞🍷 Commu...