Harvest Church Arroyo Grande

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...

Pastor Scott opens with a tender reminder — we need God's nearness like a sick child needs their mother — and then walks us through John 14:15–21, unpacking how Jesus equips us with wisdom and life. Drawing from the wisdom books (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job), he shows how true wisdom begins in the fear of the Lord, how love for Christ is expressed by keeping His commandments, and how the Holy Spir...

In this message from John 14, Pastor Curtis invites us to journey through one of Jesus' most powerful declarations: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” While there isn’t a single theme throughout the passage, each verse offers rich encouragement—like a walk through the woods where beauty is found at every turn.   Jesus speaks words of peace to His disciples, assuring them that even though...

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday July 13th, 2025   “Jesus Is All About Love” — drawn from John 13:31–38 — highlights one of the most powerful themes of Jesus' ministry: love demonstrated, commanded, and sustained. After Judas departs to betray Him, Jesus turns to His remaining disciples and gives them what He calls a new commandment: "Love one another, just as I have loved you."   In this mes...

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday July 6th, 2025   “Jesus Is All About Redemption” — drawn from John  13:18–30 — takes us into one of the most sobering and revealing moments in the Gospels: the betrayal by Judas. In contrast to Jesus’ example of humble service, Judas represents pride, secrecy, and ultimate rebellion. Yet even toward Judas, Jesus extended grace.   In this message, Pastor Steve...

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday June 8th, 2025   “We Follow Jesus by Following His Example” — based on John 13:12–17 — invites us to reassess true greatness in God’s kingdom. In this sermon, Pastor Steve Henry shares how Jesus didn’t just teach humility and service — He demonstrated it by washing His disciples’ feet.   Pastor Steve breaks down three core truths from Jesus’ example:   1. Jesu...

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday June 22nd, 2025   Missionaries Daniel and Solveig Kinda of Light of the World Aid International share a moving testimony of God’s healing power and faithfulness in this special service at Harvest Church. After nearly a decade in Uganda and ongoing work in Greenland, their journey has been marked by both hardship and miraculous restoration.   🕊️ Daniel recounts...

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday June 15th, 2025 "For God So Loved the World" | John 13:1–11  In this powerful message, Pastor Steve walks us through John 13 and the unforgettable moment when Jesus washes His disciples' feet. More than just an act of service, this moment is a vivid picture of the Gospel. We explore three truths: 1. Jesus loves you and has a plan for your life and eternity. 2....

Faith is Essential to Believe in Jesus | John 12:35–50 1. By faith, you must believe that Jesus is the Light of the World. 2. Believing requires faith; we walk by faith, not by sight. 3. Believing in Jesus is rewarded with salvation.   Jesus performed signs, fulfilled prophecy, and spoke truth straight from the Father—so why did so many still not believe? In this message, we unpack why faith is es...

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday June 1st, 2025

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday May 25th, 2025 Guest speaker Brad Dacus from Pacific Justice Institute brings us a message of hope that tells of God’s ability to use us in our brokenness and our weakness, as he did Esther. Brad Dacus is the founder and president of the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI), a nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending religious freedom, parental rights, a...

Harvest Church Arroyo Grande - Sunday May 18th, 2025 Jesus was faithful to his purpose; you can be faithful to yours! 1. Your purpose is to glorify God the Father. 2. Your purpose is to point people to Jesus so they avoid God's judgment. 3. Your purpose is to disciple people into a new life in Christ.