Harmony Community Church FL

Why Do We Live For Him? (pt 1) Romans 13:11-14Why we live for Him.1. Because the time is short. (11-12)

What the Scriptures say about us loving others? 1. The love is owed. (8) 2. The love works. (9) 3. The love shows we belong to Him. (10)

What does God say about us paying taxes?1. Pay your taxes (6)2. Respect the ones to whom you pay taxes (7)

Why Does God Tell Us to Obey Pagan Authority? Why we obey them 1. Because we don’t want to live in fear. (3) 2. Because that authority serves God’s purpose. (4) 3. Because He says so. (5)

What does God say about those in authority? 1.  He installs. (1) 2.  We yield. (2)

Palm Sunday 2026
Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday?Matthew 21:1-11Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem at this time in this way?To tell us…. 
1. Who He is. (Matthew 21:1-11) 
2. Why He came. (Matthew 26:52-54) 
3. It’s gonna be tough, but will be ok. (Luke 21:10-19) 
4. He will one day take us Home. (John 14:1-6).

How do we behave with our enemies?1.  By understanding we don’t consider them enemies. (17)2.  By literally going the extra mile. (18)3.  By letting God handle the folks who are our enemies. (19) 4.  By engaging in inexplicable acts of kindness. (20)5.  By showing them how good God is. (21)

How do we behave with others?1. Bless those who are not naturally predisposed to bless you. (14)2. Feel the pain of those who have no hope. (15)3.  Be humble in the presence of the lost. (16)

How do we behave with fellow Believers? 1.  True Believers always act from love. (9)2.  True Believers try to outdo each other. (10)3.  True Believers serve the Lord. (11)4.  True Believers trust God. (12)5.  True Believers look out for one another. (13)

How do we Serve?1. We all have a gift (10a)2. We all must use our gifts (10b)3. We all must serve one another (10c)4. We all are stewards of grace (10d)

How do we Serve?1. We all have a gift (10a)2. We all must use our gifts (10b)

The ingredients of true worship.1. Intent. (Psalm 63:1-4)2. Music. (Psalm 92:1-4)3. Teaching. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)4. Giving. (2 Cor. 9:7)5. Doing. (James 1:19-25

The ingredients of true worship.1. Intent. (Psalm 63:1-4)2. Music. (Psalm 92:1-4)

Discovering God means…1. Knowing the fear of the Lord (5a)2. Recognizing our lostness (5b)3. Recognize our sin (5c&d; Luke 5:8)4. Know that our sin is atoned for (7)5. Recognize that He desires to use us despite our shortcomings (Luke 5:10)6. And understand that discovery leads to obedience/following (Luke 5:11)

Here’s what moving forward looks like…1. Realizing that I am not there yet. (12)2. Realizing that past deeds no longer matter. (13)3. Realizing that this is my perpetual goal. (14)

Characteristics of true love…1. Love means you can only love if know God (7-8)2. Love means knowing the ultimate act of love is Jesus (9)3. Love means knowing we cannot love God first (10)4. Love means knowing love for others only comes from God (11-12)5. Love means knowing the Spirit is the catalyst for love (13)6. Love means knowing the Gospel is the vehicle for love (14-16)7. Love means never having to be afraid (17-18)8. Love means understanding what family really is (19-21)

How Jesus’ birth is the only thing to bring us Joy…1. Because Jesus is God (1-2)2. Because He created everything (3)3. Because He alone gives life (4)4. Because He alone is light (5)

How Jesus’ birth gives us peace…1.  His peace was directly related to Jesus’ birth. (26;29)2.  His peace was directly related to the Holy Spirit. (25-27)3.  His peace was directly related to salvation. (29-32)4.  His peace was directly related to Jesus’ entire mission. (33-34)

Who are the agents of this hope?1. The Prophets (10)2. The Holy Spirit (11)3. The Apostles (12)

Psalm 100Things we normally don’t thank God for...1. Pain and suffering. 1 Thess. 5:18; James 1:2-42. For even listening to us. John 11:413. For (very) little things. James 3:3-54. Everything. 1 Timothy 4:4-55. Death. Philippians 1:19-23

God promises us…1. He will keep His promises. (Psalm 145:13)2. We are hopelessly lost apart from Him. (Isaiah 53:6)3. Life is not “fair”. (Matthew 5:44-45)4. That Believers will suffer. (1 Peter 4:12-19)5. That unbelievers will eternally suffer. (Rev. 20:11-15)

-How big is God’s Grace?-1. Nobody is too far away from God’s grace. (11-12)2. God’s grace means God will pursue His own. (13-14)3. God’s grace brings the dead to life. (15-16)4. God’s grace leads to humility. (17-18)5. God’s grace brings belief to unbelief. (19-20)6. God’s grace is inexorably linked to God’s judgement. (21-22)7. God’s grace is distributed to all peoples. (23-24)

Born Again - You Must Be TransformedJohn 3:1-101. Seeking after Jesus2. Jesus evaluates the heart3. A divine indictment

God's Amazing Grace (Part 1)Romans 11:11-24So...how big is God's Grace?1. Nobody is too far away from God’s grace. (11-12)2.  God’s grace means God will pursue His own. (13-14)3. God’s grace brings the dead to life. (15-16)

-What God says about dark times-1. Darkness does not mean abandonment (1-3)2. Grace abounds in darkness (4-6)3. Many people will be left in darkness (7-10)

Why tell the story?1. There are people who will listen. (18)2. The are people who do not understand. (19)3. There are people who are not seeking Him. (20)4. There are people who do not know God’s grace. (21)

How To Tell The StoryRomans 10:14-17Answers to why share the Gospel1. A person has to believe. (14a)2. In order to believe, one has to hear. (14b)3. In order to hear, one has to proclaim. (14c)4. In order to proclaim, one has to be sent. (15)5. It’s not our fault if they don’t believe. (16)6. Our reason to exist is to proclaim the Gospel. (17)

What is the message of salvation?1. Salvation is for sinners. (5)2. Salvation is not earned. (6-7)3. Salvation is found in the Word of God. 4. Salvation must be confessed and believed. (9-10)5. Salvation is transformation. (11)6. Salvation is for all peoples. (12)7. Salvation only comes through Christ. (13)

The Message (part 3)Romans 10:5-13What is the message of salvation?1. Salvation is for sinners. (5)2. Salvation is not earned. (6-7)3. Salvation is found in the Word of God.4. Salvation must be confessed and believed. (9-10)5. Salvation is transformation. (11)6.7.

What is the message of salvation?1. Salvation is for sinners. (5)2. Salvation is not earned. (6-7)3. Salvation is found in the Word of God. (8)4. 5. 6. 7.

The Message (pt 1)What is the message of salvation?1. Salvation is for sinners. (5)2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Elements of an Evangelist1. You must have the desire to see people saved. (1)2. You must realize the most people already believe in God (2)3. You must realize most people are ignorant about God (3)4. You must tell them that Christ alone is the answer. (4)

Elements of the Glorious Gospel1. Our desperate need for the Gospel. (25-26)2. Our desperate situation apart from the Gospel. (27-29)3. Our desperate inability to attain the Gospel. (30-33)

Elements of asking why1. It’s ok to ask the question. (19)2. It’s not always an intellectually satisfying answer. (20-21)3. It’s always true that the answer shows us Who He is. (22-24)

God's mercy in conjunction with His justice1. God cannot be unjust (14-15)2. God can and does dispense mercy (16)3. God’s grace and mercy are part of His plan (17-18

Things we need to know about God's grace1. It only comes from God (6-8)2. It has nothing to do with our actions (9-12)3. It has everything to do with His sovereign will (13)

-Where does this peace with His sovereignty and our love come from?1. It comes from the Holy Spirit (1)2. It reveals the depth of our care for the lost (2-3)3. It helps to have peace in the midst of His sovereignty (4-5)

God Is Faithful, So Be Strong And Obey1. Transition after the death of Moses (v. 1-2)2. God's call and Promises (v. 3-5)3. Command to be strong and courageous (v. 6-9)4. Obedience to the law (v. 7-8)5. Final charge and assurance (v. 9)

Assurances that we are eternally His1. God is for us. (31)2. God gives us all things. (32)3. God justifies us. (33)

How does God show His love for us?1. He reminds us that when we don’t know what to pray, He’ll show us. (26)2. He reminds us that He is always with us. (27)3. He reminds us that everything is going to be ok. (28)4. He reminds us that He chose us to love. (29)5. He reminds us that Whose we are. (30)

Sermon: Romans: A Biblical MasterpieceSummary: His Amazing Love For MeScripture: Romans 8:26-30

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25Three things the Bible teaches us about suffering.1. Suffering is a given (18)2. Suffering is everywhere (19-22)3. Suffering helps produce hope (23-25)

Divine Favor For An Uncompromising LifeScripture: Daniel 1:1-91. No compromising (in the commitment/faithfulness to God)2. Godly courage and boldness3. Righteous standard4. Divine protection5. Pure faith6. Unusual testing (strange)7. Favor: Amazing blessing and influence (growth)

How the Holy Spirit gives us the life…to live the life God wants us to live.1. By reminding us Whose we are (6-8)2. By reminding us what we have (9-10)3. By reminding us that we are alive (11)

What does it mean to be truly free in Christ?.1.  It is the lack of condemnation that shows I’m free (1)2.  It is indwelling Holy Spirit Who keeps me free (2)3.  It is Jesus becoming sin that makes me free (3-4)4.  It is our estrangement from the world that proves we’re free (5)

Palm SundayJohn 12:12-16Three reasons why Jesus entered Jerusalem this way1. To fulfill Scripture (14-15)2. To announce He was the true Messiah (13)3. To ensure His crucifixion (12:16)

What did the religious man not know? 1. His need for transformation. (1-5)2. His need for Jesus. (6-8)3. His need for understanding Scripture. (9-12)4. His need to see his sin. (13-14)5. His need to see the only way to salvation. (15)

The Tale of a Regligious Man (part 1)Scripture: John 3:1-15What the religious man did not know.His need for transformation. (1-5)His need for Jesus. (6-8)His need for understanding Scripture. (9-12)His need to see his sin. (13-14)His need to see the only way to salvation. (15)

How Salvation Actually Works.1. There must be an understanding of our sin. (1-2)2. There must be a drawing to Jesus. (3-4)3. There must be a point where Jesus meets us. (5-6)4. There must be a realization that we do not deserve His salvation. (7)5. There must be a transformation. (8)6. There must be assurance of salvation. (9-10)

The differences between Simon and this woman.1. Simon approached Jesus with disdain…The woman with faith. 2. Simon doubted Jesus…the woman believed in Jesus.3. Simon denied his sin…the woman understood her sin.4. Simon was lost…the woman was saved.