Blog Archives: January 2023 — December 2023

This is Your Calling - Sunday, July 23rd - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Do you want to be blessed by God? Do you want to see others blessed by God? What about those who have done evil against you, wronged you or insulted you? If you are like me, you may have thought more about paying them back or getting even than to see them blessed. Join us today as we see how Peter lays out the life of blessing to which we are called, even in the midst of suffering, and how we might be motivated, equipped and empowered to bless others....

Living Together under the Lord’s Authority - Sunday, July 16th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Have you ever come to some difficult verses in the Bible that make you feel a little uncomfortable? Like instructions to submit to authorities that you don't want to or instructions to wives and husbands? Whether we like it or not it is all God's Word and we can all find things here that can potentially change our lives. Join us today as we look at this important but difficult teaching from Peter. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Living ...

The Mystery of Spiritual Birth - Sunday, July 9th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream How do people come to faith?  How do they become followers of Christ?  And with our friends, and neighbors and co-workers and family members, children and grandchildren, what is our role in all of this?  If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, like I do all the time, this Bible passage will help you.  The Gospel of John chapter 3 is a key passage in the Bible to help us understand the center of the gospel, and the nature of spiritual ...

The Cost of Following Jesus - Sunday, July 2nd - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Join us today as we will be examining three different impediments to the Christian walk and how by the power of the Holy Spirit we can walk in Jesus’ footsteps to overcome them. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "The Cost of Following Jesus": Luke 9:57-62. 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 online via the website.  ...

The Power of God - Sunday, June 25th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream - VBS Sunday This week at VBS we talked all about the Jesus' power...how that power gives us hope, power to be be bold and power to live forever. The Apostle Paul experienced that power firsthand and it radically changed his life. Join us today as we look at this last chapter of Acts and see the transforming power of the gospel and how Paul boldly shared that message that has the power to transform our lives. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "The Power of God": ...

How to Live This New Life - Sunday, June 18th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream - Father's Day & Baccalaureate Sunday Peter tells us that we are "aliens and strangers" in this world. We need to remember that everything we do is for God and before God...but we also live before our surrounding world. Join us today as we look at how we are to live this new life of freedom in Christ. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "How to Live This New Life": 1 Peter 2:13-3:7. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would ...

Living as Aliens and Strangers - Sunday, June 11th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream - Communion Sunday Have you ever felt like an outsider, like you just don't fit in? Sometimes it doesn't feel so good, but Peter tells us that we, as the people of God, should feel that way.  He explains that we are "aliens and strangers" in this world. Join us today as we look at some instructions for living as aliens or strangers in this world. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Living as Aliens and Strangers": 1 Peter 2:11-25. Thank you ...

  Biblical Woodstock - Sunday, June 4th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Woodstock, what some would call the high water mark of the 60's generation, was affected by the terrible rains. Similarly, Jesus spoke at the Woodstock of His day and shared how the water He provides would have an impact that was so much greater.   Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Biblical Woodstock": John 7:37-39. 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 ...

Living as the People of God - II - Sunday, May 28th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Who are the people of God? After Peter tell us that we, the church, are the people of God, he defines who we are, how we should look and what we should be doing. Join us today as we begin to look at how God defines us and how we can safely put our confidence in Him. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Living as the People of God - II": 1 Peter 2:4-10. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you ...

  Living as the People of God - Sunday, May 21st - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Who are the people of God? After Peter tell us that we, the church, are the people of God, he defines who we are, how we should look and what we should be doing. Join us today as we begin to look at how God defines us and how we can safely put our confidence in Him.   Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Living as the People of God": 1 Peter 2:4-10. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can ...

  The Gifts of Motherhood - Sunday, May 14th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream From the time we are first born, we receive so much from our mothers, some vital gifts that nourish us and help us to grow. When we think of mothers lots of characteristics may come to mind, but one of the first might be "loving." Join us today as we look at some gifts of Motherhood and see how Peter relates to us as newborn babies, giving us some encouraging words that will help us to be nourished and grow in our faith. Scripture for Today's ...

Holiness - Sunday, May 7th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream The Bible calls us as Christians to be holy, but, as you may know, that is not easy. Many people think something like, "I'm going to be holy even it kills me." The good news is that God never tells us to be something without giving us the power to do it and telling us how to do it. Join us today as we look at some practical advice from Peter on holiness. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Holiness": 1 Peter 1:13-25. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you ...

The Revealed Knowledge of God - Sunday, April 30th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Do we hunger for the knowledge of God?  The Apostle Peter talks about the hope that salvation brings and how the good news of this gospel was revealed to the prophets and is now revealed to us. Join us today as we look at some important truths about the knowledge of God and how there is nothing more central than the knowledge of God and His redeeming us. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "The Revealed Knowledge of God": 1 Peter 1:6-12. Thank you so ...

A Living Hope - Sunday, April 23rd - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Many of us are going through some difficult times, some are even living in what may seem as hopeless situations.  Life can be hard and very often we put our hope in the wrong things. Join us today as we look at Peter's words of a sure hope. And this hope is not just wishful thinking or filled with uncertainty, but a solid biblical hope that we can stand on when life gets hard. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "A Living Hope": 1 Peter 1:3-9. Thank you so ...

Truth to Stand Firm - Sunday, April 16th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Join us today as we open a letter from a good friend, the Apostle Peter. Peter writes to Christians who are living in tough times. They feel the scorn and malice of an unbelieving world...and Peter knows that it is only going to get worse. So how can he greet them with an blessing of grace and peace? What truth can he speak to them so that they can stand firm in the midst of trials and persecution? The same truth that radically changed Peter, the same truth ...

Happy Easter to all! He is Risen! The King is Alive! - Easter  Sunday, April 9th - 10 am Worship and Facebook Livestream Do you believe in the Resurrection? How sure are you? Some people consider themselves skeptics, while others outright deny the truth of the Resurrection. The Apostle Paul addressed the types of doubts and questions that may arise from the objections of many to the Christian faith. Join us today as we look at Pauls' defense of the gospel as he presents the clear evidence of the Resurrection, the solid truth on which ...

Considering the Options - Palm  Sunday, April 2nd The crowds view of Jesus on Palm Sunday quickly changed by Good Friday. Are we following the crowd’s view about Jesus or have we settled the question Jesus asked his apostles “Who do you say I am?” for ourselves. Listen on Sunday to evidence that will strengthen our agreement with Peter, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Considering the Options": John 12:12-19. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to ...

Getting Ready for the Resurrection - Sunday, March 26th -  Facebook Livestream What are you doing to get ready for Easter? What can you do to help others be prepared? Join us today as we look at the Apostle Paul's teaching regarding death and the Resurrection and see how that helps us and others prepare for Easter and the Resurrection. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Getting Ready for the Resurrection": 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-26, 54-55. Thank you so much for your faithfulness in giving! If you would like to give to HPC you can send ...

Partners Who Will Persevere - Sunday, March 19th -  Facebook Livestream Do you ever get discouraged and wonder what you are even doing here? As the Apostle Paul starts off his letter he thanks God for those that partner in the gospel with him. But what if they are not up to the task? Join us today as we see that God has a purpose for us and that our confidence is not in ourselves, but in Christ and His grace alone. Scripture for Today's Sermon, "Partners Who Will Persevere": Philippians 1:1-11. Thank you so much for your faithfulness ...