Grace Bible Church - Sermons 2007

Prophecies of Return & a Future Kingdom

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:53:04 -0500

Prophecies of Return & a Future Kingdom - Ezra, Nehemiah & Prophets. Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, December 23, 2007.

In this sermon Pastor Harris traces the prophecies of return from exile and of a future kingdom from Leviticus to Malachi. Though the various prophecies warned of impending judgement, they also gave hope of future restoration following exile and of a kingdom still future that would never end.

Of Kings & Prophets -1 & 2 Kings / Chronicles

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:11:50 -0500

Of Kings & Prophets - 1 & 2 Kings / Chronicles, December 9, 2007, Pastor Scott L. Harris. Grace Bible Church, NY

In this sermon Pastor Harris recounts the history of the kings of Israel and Judah along with their moral character and effect on the nation. Good kings brought blessings while evil kings brought God's curses.The same is true about leader of nations in our own time.

The Kingdom is Established - 1 & 2 Samuel

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:06:08 -0500

The Kingdom is Established - 1 & 2 Samuel, - Pastor Scott L. Harris, December 2, 2007. In this sermon Pastor Harris traces the beginning of the kingdom with Samuel and his appointment of Saul as the first king to its establishment of kingdom under David. He also contrasts the moral characteristics that resulted in God rejecting Saul while establishing David as a good king though both of them sinned greatly.

The Book of Judges

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:15:25 -0500

When People Do What is Right in Their Own Eyes - The Book of Judges. Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, NY November 25, 2007

In this sermon Pastor Harris traces the reasons for the period of Judges and the cycles of disobedience, idolatry, oppression, repentance and deliverance. The book is a stern warning to both individuals and nations of what happens when people do what is right in their own eyes instead of what is right in God's eyes.

Conquest - The Book of Joshua

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:04:31 -0500

Conquest - The Book of Joshua, Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, NY, November 18, 2007

Introduction: In this sermon Pastor Harris traces the conquest of the promised land by Joshua. It is a story miracles and victory because of their obedience to God's commands - and failure when they disobeyed. That is still an important lesson for those living today.

How to Live in God's Blessings

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:06:58 -0500

How To Live in Godâ€™s Blessing - Deuteronomy. November 11, 2007. Grace Bible Church. Pastor Scott L. Harris. In this sermon Pastor Harris gives an overview of the book of Deuteronomy with an emphasis upon its them of God's blessing for obedience and curses for rebellion. While the specific blessings and curses belong to Israel alone, the general principles belong to everyone. Whether you are blessed or cursed is your choice and determined by how respond to God's commands.

Consequences of Rebellion - Numbers

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:09:09 -0500

Consequences of Rebellion - The Book of Numbers, Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, NY, November 4, 2007

Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks we have examined the book of Leviticus and the laws God gave to the sons of Israel concerning sacrifices, ceremonial purity and the moral standards by which they were to live. God was now dwelling in the Tabernacle in the midst of their camp. This placed the sons of Israel in danger of being destroyed if they did not approach the Lord properly or lived in a manner of continuing sin. The sacrificial system and purity laws allowed them to approach the Lord properly, and the morality laws defined for them Godâ€™s standards for their behavior as well as the penalties for various sins. God is loving, merciful, kind, gracious, patient and longsuffering, but He is also holy, righteous and just. Sin cannot continue in His presence without His judgement coming upon the unrepentant sinner. That is still true today.

Godâ€™s Moral Standards - Leviticus 18-27

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:38:45 -0500

Godâ€™s Moral Standards - Leviticus 19-27, Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, NY, October 28, 2007. In this sermon Pastor Harris explains the relationship between New Testament commands and the moral laws of the Old Testament. Christians are not free to do whatever they desire and sin for God has given them moral standards by which they are to live. God still gives blessings for obedience to Him and curses for disobedience

The Sacrificial System - Leviticus 1-17

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:53:37 -0400

The Sacrificial System - Leviticus 1-17, Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, October 21, 2007. In this sermon Pastor Harris explains the Sacrificial system, the purpose of each of the five sacrifices, the preparation of the priest, the laws of purity and the means of atonement by sacrifice. These help us to understand the atonement in Jesus' death and how it can be applied to our lives.

Consequences of False Worship - Exodus 32-34

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:59:45 -0400

Consequences of False Worship - Exodus 32-34 Pastor Scott L. Harris Grace Bible Church, October 14, 2007. In this sermon Pastor Harris explains God's judgement upon Israel because of their false worship of the golden Calf. It is dangerous to worship God improperly. Moses intercedes for them and in the process sees God's glory.

Living in Godâ€™s Presence - Exodus

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:58:07 -0400

Living in God's Presence. Exodus 21-31; 35-40. Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church October 7, 2007. The current casual approach to God common in American culture is contrary to God's stated will that people approach Him properly. In this sermon Pastor Harris goes over God's instructions to Israel which include the detailed design of the Tabernacle. If Israel was to be able to survive with the presence of the Holy God in their midst, they would have to approach Him according to His instructions. God still demands that people approach Him properly.

Godâ€™s Commandments - Exodus 19-20

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:14:43 -0400

Godâ€™s Commandments - Exodus 19-20, Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, NY September 30, 2007. In this sermon Pastor Harris describes the setting and what happened when God gave to the sons of Israel the Ten Commandments. He also explains the meaning of each of the commandments, the penalty for violation and the New Testament equivalent. He also explains the use of the law by Christians and the means of escape from the law's penalty through God's grace by faith in Jesus Christ

Godâ€™s Provision - Exodus 13-18

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:08:40 -0400

Godâ€™s Provision - Exodus 13-18, Pastor Scott L. Harris, Grace Bible Church, September 23, 2007. In this sermon Pastor Harris shows God's mercy, grace, patience and longsuffering as he provided for Israel's needs after they left Egypt. He traces the movement & hardships Israel faced after leaving Egypt and making their way across the Red Sea and south into the Wilderness of Sin. Along the way they run out of water and food and they complain, yet God still loving provides for them. God is the same in the Old Testament and the New Testament

God vs. Egypt - Exodus 1-12

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:36:31 -0400

God vs. Egypt - Exodus 1-12. Pastor Scott L. Harris, September 16, 2007 Grace Bible Church. In this sermon Pastor Harris traces the history of Israel from its oppression as slaves in Egypt to its exodus from that land. Included are the coming of Moses; God's call of Moses; the plagues on Egypt by which God made a mockery of the Egyptian gods and goddess while demonstrating His own power and proclaiming His name throughout the earth; and the Passover.

Evil Intent & God's Mercy - Genesis 37-50

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:23:25 -0400

Evil Intent & Godâ€™s Mercy - Genesis 37-50, Pastor Scott L. Harris. Grace Bible Church, September 9, 2007. In this sermon Pastor Harris traces God's preservation of His chosen people from both the evil influences of the Canaanites and a severe famine through Joseph becoming second in command in the nation of Egypt. Though Joseph has suffered from the evil intentions of his brothers who sold him into slavery, and the evil intentions of Potiphar's wife who lied about him and had him thrown in jail, God used those very things to train Joseph and then elevate him into a position in which he was able to save both Egypt and his family from the seven years of severe famine.