Weekly Messages

The coming of Jesus Christ is foreshadowed throughout the Old Testament. Although we do not know the date of Christ’s birth, scripture gives us clear assurance of the identity of the Christ. It was Jesus who fulfilled every one of the Old Testament prophecies about the genealogy, birth, life, and works that would mark the [...]

Elder Gus Harter speaks from Acts 1 and elsewhere in the gospels to describe the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to His children. God’s Spirit is present everywhere, but is given in special measure to those who are believe and are baptized into the church. This was the first sermon recorded in our new sanctuary. [...]

Jesus is no myth, but a person of history. Yet we are all like John the Baptist subject to doubt. In this message, Elder Gus Harter examines the many proofs and assurances within and outside the Bible that Christ was born, walked the earth, performed many miracles, and was resurrected from the dead. Jesus Christ [...]

There are but 28 chapters in the book of Acts, but Elder Gus Harter uses Acts 29 as the text for this message. Every book of the New Testament, save one, ends with the phrase Amen, a mark of finality and an expression of closure. Not so the book of Acts. The Acts of the [...]

In the Psalms, the follower of Christ can find every joy and sorrow of life expressed. Particularly in times of distress and hardship, the Psalms provide comfort in many ways. In this message, Elder Gus Harter considers several specific ways in which the Psalms encourage and strengthen us in the face of difficulty. Psalm 27 [...]

Elder Gus Harter speaks from Hebrews 12, setting before us inspiring examples of faith toward God in every circumstance of life. Life, Paul writes, is like a race. It is not a sprint, but a marathon, requiring sustained, consistent effort to persevere to the end. Paul often used sports metaphors in his writings, making spiritual [...]

Elder Gus Harter turns to Matthew 6 and examines the pattern of prayer provided there by Jesus for us to follow. Though short, this prayer is rich with lessons for us. Download or click below to play immediately. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Elder Gus Harter preaches from Romans 16. It is the final chapter of the book of Romans, and is often neglected. In closing out this powerful, inspired letter to his friends in the church at Rome, Paul writes to many of them warmly by name, recounting shared experiences or commendable character traits. He also relays [...]

We can draw inspiration from the lives of America’s founders, or from the examples of others we know and respect. For the disciple of Jesus Christ, the biographies captured in scripture are worthy of study, reflection, and emulation of the better parts. Elder Harter draws practical principles from the life of Caleb, beginning in Numbers [...]

Preaching from Philippians 3, Gus Harter emphasizes the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Paul pointed out his own distinguished lineage, his devotion to religious activities, and his good reputation among the religious leaders of the day. None of these, said Paul, were of any value compared with knowing Christ. If we desire [...]