Harvest Baptist Church

It is exciting to see God do something big, but the real challenge is what comes next. This walks through how to lead, grow, and stay faithful when the work is finished but the mission is not.

Pastor Marc Likins - Jesus is not just offering life after death, He is offering a kind of life that changes you right now. Through Lazarus, we see that real hope is not a concept, it is a person.

Pastor Marc Likins - At the cross, something far deeper than a tragic death was happening, Jesus was stepping in to take our place. What we could never fix, He fully paid for, offering forgiveness as a gift instead of something we have to earn.

This message shows how the small word no can protect your life from things that quietly pull you away from God’s best. Through Nehemiah’s example, you see how saying no to the wrong things creates space to say yes to what actually matters.

Following God is not always easy, and doing what is right can come with a real cost, especially when no one seems to notice. But this message reminds us that God sees every act of obedience, and His reward is always better, lasting, and right on time.

Following God does not mean life gets easier, it often means the battle gets louder. This message walks through how to respond when opposition hits by praying first, standing strong, and trusting God while still doing the work right in front of you.

This message from Nehemiah 4 shows how criticism and mockery are often used to discourage people who are doing the work God has called them to do. Instead of quitting when critics get loud, believers can respond with prayer, remember who God says they are, and keep building what God started.

Nehemiah 3 might look like a long list of names, but it actually reveals powerful principles about serving God. This message shows how prioritizing God, working faithfully where He places you, and serving with urgency can leave a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime.

Strategic Faith reminds us that God rarely shows us the whole road at once, but He always gives enough light for the next step. Nehemiah’s example teaches us how to follow God’s vision with wisdom, patience, and steady obedience.

Nehemiah 2 shows us what it looks like to trust God when your hands are shaking and your heart is pounding. It is a reminder that when God gives the vision, we pray, we prepare, we step forward, and we trust Him to handle everything we cannot.

This message looks at how God uses burdens to wake us up to what truly matters to Him and to us. Through Nehemiah’s story and everyday life examples, it challenges believers to stop brushing off holy burdens and start responding with prayer, compassion, and obedience.

Even though Nehemiah lived centuries ago, his story hits close to home for today’s church. From crumbled city walls to the clashing of big dreamers and cautious planners, Nehemiah reminds us that God still rebuilds through ordinary, flawed people who take Him seriously.

Sometimes life throws us into a trial that makes us cry out, "God, where were You?" But John 11 reminds us that even when it looks like everything’s falling apart, God is still seeking His glory, still working His plan, and still using our pain to show others His power.

This message walks through Judges 17 to show how sincere sounding faith can still be deeply broken when people create their own version of God. It challenges families, churches, and the nation to stop doing what feels right and return to submitting to God’s truth and Christ as King.

Jesus calls His followers to stop living in reaction mode and start living with intentional, second mile faith. When you choose love, generosity, and integrity even under pressure, you regain control and you look a whole lot more like your Father in heaven.

Life can feel anything but “Hakuna Matata,” especially around the holidays. But Philippians 4 shows us a better way—through prayer, truth, and the peace of God, we can worry less and live with the calm assurance of Christ at the center.

This message is about more than just surviving the holidays with your family—it’s about loving them well because of how Christ has loved you. Whether your crew is calm, chaotic, or somewhere in between, Scripture gives us a game plan for choosing love, peace, and gratitude in the middle of it all.

This year’s Christmas Concert combined powerful storytelling and gospel truth through three original Letters to Jesus films and a message from John 1:14. Each letter—written by a child, a weary mom, and a grieving widower—pointed to the deeper hope of Christmas: that Jesus is God’s personal message to us. He didn’t send a letter from a distance—He came in person, and He came for you.

Christmas isn’t just twinkly lights and cinnamon candles—it’s about trusting God with the messiness of real life, just like Mary did. If you're carrying trouble this Christmas, you’re invited to lay it down with the One who actually knows how to handle it.

We all think just a little more—money, stuff, success—will finally satisfy us, but it never does. Jesus flips the script and shows us that true freedom comes not from getting more, but from wanting less and enjoying what we already have.

Most of us are better at staying busy than learning how to rest well. Sabbath is God's invitation to stop, breathe, worship, and remember who is actually holding everything together.

Most of us are great at feasting but rarely think about fasting. This sermon invites us to rediscover fasting not as a religious punishment, but as a powerful way to draw near to God, quiet our cravings, and align our hearts with what really matters.

Prayer isn’t a performance, and it’s definitely not a magic formula. Jesus shows us that real prayer is simple, honest, and rooted in knowing we’re talking to a Father who already loves us and knows what we need.

Learn how the spiritual discipline of solitude can calm your soul, deepen your prayer life, and help you hear God's voice more clearly in a noisy world.

We all want our lives to matter—but Jesus says the path to real impact and real joy runs through generosity. This message invites you to loosen your grip on what won’t last and invest in what never fades.

Jesus didn’t just preach sermons, He shared meals. This message reminds us that some of the most powerful gospel work happens not behind a pulpit but around a table — where love, food, and friendship collide.

Evangelism isn’t just for pastors or missionaries—Jesus invites all of us into the joy of sharing His good news. Whether you're just starting out or learning to speak up, this message helps you take the next step with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Serving others might not always feel glamorous, but it’s the secret path to real greatness, deeper relationships, and surprising joy. Jesus didn’t just talk about it—He grabbed a towel, washed feet, and said, “Now you go do the same.”

Community is not something Jesus scheduled; it was the heartbeat of His life. This message reminds us that we grow stronger when we grow together, rooting our lives in Christ and one another. Subscribe for more content like this!

Friendship can either push you closer to God or pull you away from Him. This sermon explores how to unfriend wisely, find lasting connections, and model true friendship through Jesus.

Friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts, shaping who we are and where we are headed. This sermon unpacks why we are designed for friends, how to recognize true ones, and how Jesus offers the most faithful friendship of all.

Love is more than warm feelings; it is an act of obedience and trust in God’s commands. This sermon explores how love shows up in our actions, our face-to-face relationships, and even in how churches care for one another.

Life often pulls us between showing love and standing for truth, but God calls us to do both with conviction and compassion. This message unpacks how to walk in truth, love well, and guard against deception without losing a Christlike heart.

What does it really mean to walk in truth and live in love? In this message from 2 John, Pastor Marc unpacks how Christians can stay rooted in God’s truth while showing genuine love to others. You’ll discover why truth without love is harsh, and love without truth is hollow — and how the two must always walk hand-in-hand.

Discipleship is not about going it alone, but about growing alongside others in real community. Jesus showed us that it takes time, starts small, and eventually leads to helping others grow too.

Spending time with Jesus changes everything about you. When you stay close to Him, His life begins to shape your actions, your thoughts, your character, and even your joy.

Ever feel like you're doing all the right spiritual things, like praying, serving, and reading, but still feel distant from Jesus? You’re not alone. In this practical teaching, we explore what it really means to be with Jesus. Not just to believe in Him or work for Him, but to actually live in His presence daily. Discover how staying close to Him can change everything: your mind, your habits, your joy, your direction. 👣 Learn to abide. 📖 Experience the power of John 15. 🔥 Rediscover friendship with God.

This message explores how spiritual growth doesn't happen all at once or in the same way for everyone. Whether you're growing like a plant, an investment, or a person, it takes the right environment, steady rhythms, and intentional time with Jesus to really mature.

A lot of people misunderstand baptism or just ignore what the Bible actually says about it. This message clears up the confusion and shows why baptism is a powerful, joy-filled step every believer should take seriously and publicly.

This sermon is a reminder that Jesus isn’t just wise and powerful—He’s our Savior who holds us, cleanses us, and presents us faultless with joy. When we truly grasp who He is and what He’s done, our only response is to give Him all the glory, forever and always.

When false teaching spreads and faith wavers, God calls us to be like spiritual first responders—stepping in with compassion, courage, and discernment. This message is all about how to care for the confused, rescue the deceived, and stay clean ourselves while doing it.

This message is all about choosing the right voices to follow—because not all advice is worth listening to. Jude reminds us that spiritual survival means more than spotting what's wrong; it means staying grounded in God’s love, growing in our faith, and looking ahead to the hope we have in Jesus.

This sermon dives into how our words matter—way more than we think. They reveal what’s really going on in our hearts, shape the people and places around us, and echo all the way into eternity, so let’s make them count by choosing speech that honors God and builds others up.

This sermon uses Jude’s vivid imagery to help us recognize spiritual frauds—people who talk big, chase power or money, and leave spiritual wreckage in their wake. It’s a gut-check for every believer to spot the wolves among us and make sure we’re not slowly becoming one ourselves.

This sermon paints a clear picture of what spiritual apostasy looks like—people who wear a Christian mask but live by their flesh, reject authority, and disrespect what God calls holy. Jude’s warning isn’t subtle: we need eyes wide open and hearts firmly rooted in truth to recognize and resist counterfeit faith with courage and conviction.

This sermon dives into the book of Jude and his urgent warning about false teachers quietly slipping into the church, using three intense biblical examples to show what happens when people reject truth. It’s a wake-up call to speak up, stay grounded, and lovingly stand firm in a world that wants to blur every spiritual line.

This sermon pulls no punches—it tackles the dark reality of how some people in ministry use their role as a mask for lust and abuse, while calling the church to recognize God’s beautiful and protective design for sexuality. It’s a bold call to reject the lies of culture, honor our bodies as temples, and courageously stand for truth in a world obsessed with following the heart instead of guarding it.

This sermon was about stepping up and standing firm in your faith, even when it’s uncomfortable. Jude reminds us that truth matters, maturity requires choosing what’s needed over what’s wanted, and when we do speak up, we better do it with both conviction and compassion.

This sermon kicks off a deep dive into the book of Jude by exploring what it means to be called, sanctified, and preserved by God—starting with the surprising background of Jude himself, Jesus’ own brother. It's a fresh look at identity, purpose, and grace that challenges us to live fully committed lives as joyful, secure servants of Jesus.

This message is all about the risen Jesus—alive forever and holding the keys to death and the grave. It's a powerful reminder that because He’s conquered death, we can live with peace, confidence, and real hope beyond the grave.