Gus Harter

Speaking from Hebrews 11:1-6, Elder Gus Harter expands on the biblical definition of faith, the evidence of things hoped for and the substance of things not seen. The exemplars of faith in Hebrews 11 show us that faith is reflected first in true worship, then in a faithful walk, and finally in work done in [...]

Elder Gus Harter preaches from Philippians 2:1-16. In this passage Paul exhorts us as members of the church of God to assume the mind and attitude of Jesus Christ. Jesus created the world, yet laid aside His power and majesty and became a servant. The word “leader” is popular in our day, but uncommon in [...]

Elder Gus Harter delivers a topical discourse on the mercy of God, using scriptures throughout the Old and New Testament. He defines mercy, examines scriptural illustrations, shows the different workings and effects of God’s mercy, and makes application for our lives today. At the heart of this message is one beautiful truth: God’s mercy sweetens [...]

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 Luke 14:25-35, Jesus shares stern words with his followers. His exhortation is clearly not intended to please the crowd. Elder Harter examines these hard words of Christ and finds in them a high standard for measuring commitment to the Christian life. Although we are not called on to reject our families, we must put [...]

Philippians 2:12-13 is the text for Elder Harter’s message this week. In this letter addressed to saints, deacons, and preachers, Paul exhorts the church to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” We do not believe Paul wished to make these dedicated servants of God doubt their eternal security. Rather, Paul is addressing [...]

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 [...]