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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 ...

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": ...