Blog Archives: January 2022 — December 2022

Restored and Favored by God - Sunday, December 18th -  Facebook Livestream After Joseph and his brothers are reconciled, Joseph sends them back home to bring back their father, Jacob. Despite what they had done to Joseph in the past, Pharaoh greatly favors the brothers and blesses them greatly. Join us today as we see God's initiative in restoring us and the parallel to God's favor poured out upon us. Scripture for Today's ...

The Grace of Restoration - Part 2 - Sunday, December 11th -  Facebook Livestream So much has happened to bring us to this point in the story of Joseph. When Joseph revealed to his brothers his true identity they figured, "This it it...we're done!" But that was not the case at all. How could anyone be so forgiving of those that have caused such suffering? Join us today as we look at the comforting and reassuring words of Joseph as he witnesses about God's working through all his suffering to bring about God's purposes and the comfort and ...

The Grace of Restoration - Sunday, December 4th -  Facebook Livestream Everything has been building to this point in the story of Joseph. Today we come to the climax of the story...when Joseph, now Prime Minister of Egypt, reveals to his brothers his true identity. Join us today as we look at the parallels of Jesus and Joseph and the reflection of God's relationship to us. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "The Grace of ...

Transformed by Grace Sunday, November 27th -  Facebook Livestream More than 20 years after Joseph's brothers threw him into a pit and sold him into slavery, they return once again to Egypt and are tested by Joseph. Join us today as we see how Joseph's brothers fare with this test. The change seen in Joseph's brothers is no ordinary transformation...they are radically transformed by God's grace. Scripture for Today's ...

Thanks/Giving Sunday, November 20th -  Facebook Lifestream When Jesus said, “I am the vine and you are the branches”, how does that relate to Thanksgiving and our being moved to give glory and praise to God? Join us today as Kevin Cullen leads us through this important teaching of Jesus. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison Presbyterian Church Facebook page for the Livestream at 10 am on Sunday. You should be able to access the ...

Expect the Unexpected - Sunday, November 13th - Facebook Lifestream As Joseph's brothers return to Egypt, hoping to get some more food to survive the famine, they meet "the man" (who we know is Joseph) once again. They are terrified. What they expect is judgement: to be attacked and sold as slaves. Sound familiar? What they receive is completely unexpected. Join us today as we see how when we turn in faith to Jesus, that we should "expect the unexpected." If you can't ...

Grace and Providence - Sunday, November 6th - Facebook Lifestream Put yourself in Joseph's shoes. Some twenty-two years after having a dream that his brothers would bow down to him, after he was sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph finally witnesses the hand of God in His providence. Join us today as we see God's grace and providence in the lives of Joseph's family and our lives as well. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison ...

Limited and Wicked - Sunday, October 30th - Facebook Livestream What can the Broadway musical Wicked teach us about our limitations and the Bible teach us about God’s abundance? Join us today as we look at the Lord’s words to Job and answer these questions. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison Presbyterian Church Facebook page for the Livestream at 10 am on Sunday. You should be able to access the worship service anytime after as ...

The Secret of Character - Sunday, October 23rd - Facebook Livestream As Joseph rises to the top, it would be easy to be seduced by all the wealth and power, to compromise his character. What is Joseph's secret? What enables him to stay faithful in all of the adversity and the prosperity? If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison Presbyterian Church Facebook page for the Livestream at 10 am on Sunday. You should be able to access the ...

Joseph Rises Up - Sunday, October 16th - Facebook Livestream  Thirteen long years after Joseph was thrown into the pit and sold into slavery, Joseph, waiting in prison, is finally remembered by Pharoah's cupbearer. Join us today as we hear how Joseph gives Pharaoh the interpretation of his dreams that will lead, not just to the palace for Joseph, but to Joseph rising up to be used by God to save all of Egypt and the people of Israel. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison Presbyterian Church ...

God’s Difficult Process of Preparation - Sunday, October 9th - Facebook Livestream Have you ever heard someone say, "I did the right thing and look where it got me"? Imagine Joseph, stuck in prison for years for doing the right thing. Where did it get him? Right where God wanted him. Join us today as we see how God uses the difficult circumstances of Joseph's life and some wild dreams to prepare him and grow him into the leader and servant God had purposed him to be....

God is with Us - Sunday, October 2nd - Facebook Livestream Last week we saw how things went from bad to worse in Joseph's life. Could it get any worse? Yes! Today we will see how things seemed to get even worse as we look at the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. Join us today as we see the key to Joseph's perseverance and success through all his suffering and adversity. We will take the Lord's Supper today in Worship as well. If you can't make it out to church on ...

When Things Go from Bad to Worse - Sunday, September 25th - Facebook Livestream Have you been through some tough times? maybe you've suffered as a result of others evil or sinful actions. The world wants us to identify as victims but the gospel says we are so much more than that. As we look at Joseph and how things went from bad to worse in his life, we see how God can use all of it, as bad as it may be, for His good and His purposes. If you can't make it out to ...

God's Call for Joseph - Sunday, September 18th - Facebook Livestream Today we begin the story of the life of Joseph...but it is so much more than that.  It is so much more than a great children's story or a exciting Broadway musical. It is an amazing story of God's choosing of Joseph to be the deliverer of His people, and pointing forward to Jesus, the ultimate deliverer and Savior of God's people. Join us as we begin this journey seeing the wonderful providence of God and how He works everything together for His goo ...

Crossing the Kidron - Sunday, September 11th - Facebook Livestream In John 18 we see a cosmic battle between the forces of good and evil. In this garden, John takes us back to the original garden, only with a new serpent and a greater Adam. It is what happens in this garden that will reverse the course of what was started in the final garden. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison Presbyterian Church Facebook page for the Livestream ...

Grace in the Darkness - Sunday, September 4th - Facebook Livestream We come to a passage of Scripture today that you may have never heard. Not many sermons are preached on this. It might be rated PG-13 or TV-MA. Why would Moses ever include a story that is so evil, brutal and ugly? As horrible as this story is, there are still several lessons we can draw from this. Join us today as we study God's Word and see God's grace in the darkness. If you can't make it out to ...

Reconciled - Sunday, August 28th - Facebook Livestream Just after Jacob wrestles with God, he continues on with a new name and new identity, crippled by God's grace. In his weakness he finds the strength to face his estranged brother Esau. Join us today as we look at this unexpected story of reconciliation. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison Presbyterian Church Facebook page for the Livestream at 10 am on Sunday. You should be ...

WrestleMania I: God v. Jacob - Sunday, August 21st - Facebook Livestream Join us today as we look at the epic wrestling match between God and Jacob. Jacob comes out the other end a changed man with a new name and identity. There comes a time when everyone must finally admit that they have lived up to their name, their reputation as sinners. Thankfully, God doesn't give up on us but meets us with his relentless grace. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please ...

What Are We Doing Here? - Sunday, August 14th - Facebook Livestream Why are we here? Many of us have asked this question. The Bible makes clear why we are here, but are we living it out?  Join us today as we look at these important questions. If you can't make it out to church on Sunday please check out the Harrison Presbyterian Church Facebook page for the Livestream at 10 am on Sunday. You should be able to access the worship service anytime after as well. ...

An Unlikely Hope - Sunday, August 7th - Facebook Livestream Who needs hope? Everyone needs hope. It's just a question of where they look to for that hope. Like Jacob and his family, maybe your family or your circumstances or your life is a mess. Join us today as we look at the story of Jacob's messy family, and how God brings an unlikely hope and radical change in the midst of the messiness of life. And to finish it off, we will celebrate the Lord's Supper today. If you can't make it out to church ...