Blog Archives: January 2023 — December 2023

A New Year's Prayer - Sunday, December 31st - Worship and Facebook Livestream Have you made any NewYear resolutions? Maybe even vowed that this year will be different? If you are looking for a good way to end this year and also to start the New Year, look no further. Join us today as we look at Psalm 65 as the basis for a prayer to God and about God that will set the stage to worship and glorify God as we move forward into the New Year. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "A New Year's Prayer": Psalm 65:1-13. Thank you so much for your ...

God's Purpose in Christmas - Sunday, December 24th - 10 am & 7:30 pm Worship and Facebook Livestreams What is God's purpose in Christmas? What if I told you that it might involve you, that God purposed it before the foundation of the world and that understanding it will change your life? Join us on Christmas Eve as we answer this question and consider the amazing truth of Christmas and what John Calvin called "the gospel of adoption". Scripture for Today's Sermon, "God's Purpose in Christmas": John 1:1-5, 10-14; Galatians 4:4-7....

What Christmas is All About - Sunday, December 17th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Christmas is coming! Are you excited, happy and filled with joy? Or maybe, just like Charlie Brown, you just don't feel the way you're supposed to feel. Why don't we sometimes feel like we should? And what will fix it? Join us today as we see what Christmas is all about and how that answers these questions. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "What Christmas Is All About": Romans 3:21-26. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you ...

The End of the World - Sunday, December 3rd - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream It's the first Sunday in Advent when we talk about the coming of Christ. But we're not just talking about His first coming on Christmas but His second coming...when He returns on "the day of the Lord".  Why hasn't Jesus returned yet and what will happen when He returns? Join us today as we see how Peter gives us a new perspective on the return of Christ and how it is relevant for us today and Scripture for Today's Sermon, "The End of the World": 2 ...

Living with Confidence for the Future - Sunday, November 26th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Why are some people not sold on the Christian faith, not sold on Jesus? Some claim they have intellectual problems with creation, or God judging the world with a flood or with miracles. And what about Jesus' claims that he will return again in judgement one day. Join us today as we see how Peter addresses these concerns and we see that how we live today is shaped by what we believe happened in the past and by what we believe will happen ...

Going My Way or Murphy's Way? - Sunday, November 19th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream We might think that we would never fall prey to false teaching and the enticements of our culture. The danger is very real. Peter clearly saw how alluring these can be and uses some harsh words and vivid illustrations to denounce them. Join us today as we see the stark contrast of their way of death and destruction and Jesus' way which brings life. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Going My Way or Murphy's Way": 2 Peter 2:12-22 Thank you so ...

Clarity and Conviction - Sunday, November 12th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Join us today as we continue our look at the Apostle Peter's warning about false teachers and their dangerous teaching. Some people may wonder, "why all this focus on the negative?" Are we to be looking for conflict and controversy? Not at all. But we need to stand strong in the absolute truth of God's word and objections to the truth of the gospel. Facing false teaching head on will bring us to a "clearer and more triumphant conviction" of the ...

Watch Out! - Sunday, November 5th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream We have several warnings in Scripture about false teachers and false teaching. We are told to "watch out" and "stand guard". We need to pay close attention to those warnings and, like the Apostle Peter, protect and defend other Christians while enabling them to spot these false teachers and their dangerous teaching. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Watch Out!": 2 Peter 2. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can ...

Standing Firm in the Truth - Sunday, October 29th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Over 500 years ago Martin Luther took a stand against the distortion of some  essential truths of the Christian faith. Long before that the Apostle Peter talked about standing firm in the truth. But what is the truth? And how can we know that it really is the truth? Join us today as we answer these questions and find what it takes to stand firm. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Standing Firm in the Truth": 2 Peter 1:16-21. Thank you so much for ...

Remember These Things - Sunday, October 22nd - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream If you knew that you were going to die soon, what would you want your friends and family to remember? Of what things would you remind them? As the Apostle Peter approaches the end of his life, he reminds his readers of the truth upon which they stand. He is purposed in seeing that they remember these things that are foundational for their faith and future. Join us today as we are reminded of these things that we need to remain firmly established in the ...

Power to Stand - Sunday, October 1st - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Sometimes when the going gets tough, people may want to quit or give up...and that can happen with our faith too. So where do we find the power to stand? Join us today as we begin our study of Peter's second letter and findwhat will keep us going. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Power to Stand": 2 Peter 1:1-4. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can send your tithe or offering to the church at PO Box 227, ...

God's Grace - Sunday, September 24th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream  We all need God's grace, and Peter knows that. As Peter ends his letter with one of my favorite pronouncements of blessing or benedictions, he reminds us that our lives are dependent on God's grace, beginning to end. Join us today as we continue to dig into God's Word and see that it's all about His grace!  Scripture for Today's Sermon, "God's Grace - Part II": 1 Peter 5:6-14. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give ...

God's Grace - Sunday, September 17th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream  We all need God's grace, and Peter knows that. As Peter ends his letter with one of my favorite pronouncements of blessing or benedictions, he reminds us that our lives are dependent on God's grace, beginning to end. Join us today as we dig into God's Word and see that it's all about His grace!  Scripture for Today's Sermon, "God's Grace": 1 Peter 5:6 - 14. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can send ...

Humility - Sunday, September 10th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream  As we move to the conclusion of Peter's letter, Peter called us to two attitudes that are fundamental for Christian living...humility towards others and a bold resistance to evil. That calling comes to those who lead and those who are led. Join us today as we look with Peter at this important subject of humility by looking to our Chief Shepherd, Jesus.   Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Humility": 1 Peter 5:1-7. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in ...

What's Behind the Suffering? - Sunday, September 3rd - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream At some point we should expect to have painful or difficult trials and suffering. How can get through those times and how can we, as Peter says, rejoice in our sufferings? Join us today as we answer that and look at what is behind our sufferings. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "What's Behind the Suffering": 1 Peter 4:13-19. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can send your tithe or offering to ...

Living for God - Sunday, August 27th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Blaise Pascal said that, without exception, everyone seeks happiness. Are you happy? Do you desire happiness? Are your desires the same as the desires of the world? Join us today as we look at how the Apostle Peter, like Jesus, contrasts two very distinct ways of living that will help us to answer these important questions and help us live for God. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Living for God": 1 Peter 4:1-12. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in ...

Rambo Jesus - Sunday, August 20th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Who is the real Jesus? So often today, people would answer that through the lens of their own needs rather than see Jesus as He is presented in Scripture. Join us today as we look at this problem and open see the real Jesus. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Rambo Jesus": Matthew 16:13-20. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can send your tithe or offering to the church at PO Box 227, Harrison, NY 10528 or give ...

The Victory of Suffering - Sunday, August 13th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream If you suffer unjustly or suffer for doing good, can that be a good thing? Can God use it for His glory? The answer is "yes" and Peter shows us where we find the basis of that truth. Join us today as we look at some very difficult verses that may bring up all sorts of questions. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "The Victory of Suffering": 1 Peter 3:18-22. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can send ...

Sow & Tell - Sunday, August 6th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream What does it mean to be a Christian? Are we simply called to live a moral life, or do we serve a greater purpose? In Scripture we are clearly called to share the gospel message with others. We will look at the life of Paul and how he became all things to all people to share his testimony and God’s Word with others. Zack Unkenholz will be preaching today. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Show & Tell": 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in ...