Archived Weekly Messages http://www.harvesttci.tc/blog.aspx?site_id=10309&blog_id=108570 EN-US Copyright &#xA9; 2012 Harvest Bible Chapel - Turks and Caicos Islands http://www.triplePixel.com Sun, 24 May 2009 09:00:00 GMT Weekly Message from Harvest Turks & Caicos Steven Bronston Steven Bronston no Proclaiming the Authority of God&#39;s Word http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=153568http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=153568 Sun, 24 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT 2 Timothy 4:2<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/authority.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> 2 Timothy 4:2 The 4 Pillars of Harvest: Prayer http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=153002http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=153002 Sun, 17 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Prayer%20Pillar.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> 1 Kings 3:16-28: A Mother&#39;s Sacrificial Love http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=153000http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=153000 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/m%20day.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Transformed: Romans 12:18-20; Making Peace http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=152999http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=152999 Sun, 03 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/trans.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Jesus is Risen ... Now What? http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=151493http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=151493 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Jesus%20is%20Risen%20...now%20what_.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Easter - Jesus is Risen http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=151492http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=151492 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT This is the reason for our faith! We celebrate today the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.<br /> <br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Easter.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> This is the reason for our faith! We celebrate today the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Life Lessons learned from a Donkey http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=151494http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=151494 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT One of Palm Sunday's least discussed characters points us to a few truths as we celebrate this important triumphal entry.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/donkey%20lessons.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> One of Palm Sunday's least discussed characters points us to a few truths as we celebrate this important triumphal entry. Desperation stops at Nothing http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=148856http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=148856 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT Mark 10:46-52; <br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/mark%2010%2046-52.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Mark 10:46-52; No Excuses - Pray http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=147755http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=147755 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT God calls us to pray... but where do we start. Through a look at Acts 4, we discover some critical elements of developing a stronger prayer life. <br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/No%20Excuses-Pray.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> God calls us to pray... but where do we start. Through a look at Acts 4, we discover some critical elements of developing a stronger prayer life. No Excuses - Believe http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=147753http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=147753 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/No%20Excuses-%20Believe.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Transformed: Connecting in Christ http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=133185http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=133185 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT How we treat our brothers and sisters in the Lord is a direct reflection of our relationship with Him. Not only that, but an empathetic spirit toward others can even build bridges to our friends who have yet to believe in Jesus.  As we look at Romans 12:15-16, let's see how the love of the Lord compels us to respond to everyone around us.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Romans%2012-15%20&%2016.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> How we treat our brothers and sisters in the Lord is a direct reflection of our relationship with Him. Not only that, but an empathetic spirit toward others can even build bridges to our friends who have yet to believe in Jesus. As we look at Romans 12:15-16, let's see how the love of the Lord compels us to respond to everyone around us. Transformed: Praying for the Persecuted http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=132088http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=132088 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT Romans 12:14 calls us to pray for those who persecute Christians, but how many truly know what it means to be persecuted? By taking a look at this verse and a comparing early church history with today, we can see that righteousness is, was and will be persecuted until Jesus returns. Until then, we are to pray! <br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Romans%2012%20-%20persecution.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Romans 12:14 calls us to pray for those who persecute Christians, but how many truly know what it means to be persecuted? By taking a look at this verse and a comparing early church history with today, we can see that righteousness is, was and will be persecuted until Jesus returns. Until then, we are to pray! Transformed: Being the example of Love http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=132089http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=132089 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/rom%2012%2010%201.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Transformed - Take a look in the mirror http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=130561http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=130561 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT Having a proper perspective of ourselves is critical if we are to be effective for the kingdom. Too high... and we are prone to get knocked down. Too low... and we don't give God credit for the good work that He did in creating us.  Through a look at Romans 12:3, we find that the first place to start is in the mirror.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Transformed%20-%20Romans%2012-3.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Having a proper perspective of ourselves is critical if we are to be effective for the kingdom. Too high... and we are prone to get knocked down. Too low... and we don't give God credit for the good work that He did in creating us. Through a look at Romans 12:3, we find that the first place to start is in the mirror. Transformed - Turning back to God http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=130564http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=130564 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT In 1 Samuel 7, the people turned back away from their own methods and back to the Lord, seeking him through a fast.  As we prepare for a fast, let's ask God to turn our hearts back to him as well.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Transformed%20-%201%20Samuel%207.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> In 1 Samuel 7, the people turned back away from their own methods and back to the Lord, seeking him through a fast. As we prepare for a fast, let's ask God to turn our hearts back to him as well. Transfomed - Resting in the Lord http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=128037http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=128037 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT Instead of toiling and struggling to make our plans work, lets take a look at the what the Word says about following the plans of the Lord.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Transforming%20-%20Prioritizing%20Our%20Lives.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Instead of toiling and struggling to make our plans work, lets take a look at the what the Word says about following the plans of the Lord. Transformed - Feeling like God? http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=130557http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=130557 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT Is there anything God hates? Through a look at Romans 12:3 and other supporting passages, we will find out what God hates and how we should respond in kind.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Transformed%20-%20Feeling%20like%20God_.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Is there anything God hates? Through a look at Romans 12:3 and other supporting passages, we will find out what God hates and how we should respond in kind. Transformed - The Main Question http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=126637http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=126637 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT Instead of starting off 2009 with another list of resolutions, why not allow God to speak to your heart directly and transform you and your life from the inside out? - starting with one question.  <br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Transformed-%20The%20main%20question.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Instead of starting off 2009 with another list of resolutions, why not allow God to speak to your heart directly and transform you and your life from the inside out? - starting with one question. The People God Chooses to Use http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=124650http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=124650 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT Although many people strive for notability and recognition, it is neither of these things that make one prepared to be used by God. As we take a look at the shepherds, the first voices of confirmation of the birth of Jesus Christ, we see characteristics of people that God uses for his purposes.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/God%20uses%20Obedient%20people.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Although many people strive for notability and recognition, it is neither of these things that make one prepared to be used by God. As we take a look at the shepherds, the first voices of confirmation of the birth of Jesus Christ, we see characteristics of people that God uses for his purposes. Nothing is Impossible with God http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=124106http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=124106 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT During this holiday season, we are reminded of those occasions that we only encounter once a year - that sister we only talk to once a year, those cousins we only communicate with once a year, the in-laws that we visit once a year.... and something inside of us dreads this time of year because we feel that nothing can ever or will ever change. Specifically that situation that we have prayed would change, over and over and over again. But nothing seems to change.  When the temptation to give up on praying about something comes to us, we must hold tight to the Word that reminds us of who we're praying to and what He's able to do.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Nothing%20is%20Impossible.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> During this holiday season, we are reminded of those occasions that we only encounter once a year - that sister we only talk to once a year, those cousins we only communicate with once a year, the in-laws that we visit once a year.... and something inside of us dreads this time of year because we feel that nothing can ever or will ever change. Specifically that situation that we have prayed would change, over and over and over again. But nothing seems to change. When the temptation to give up on praying about something comes to us, we must hold tight to the Word that reminds us of who we're praying to and what He's able to do. Get on Board: Don&#39;t Look Back! http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=124105http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=124105 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:00:00 GMT In the final message on commitment to Christ, Pastor Steven teaches from Luke 9:61-62 a about a mistake that so many would-be disciples make.... looking back.   <br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/luke%209%20pt%203.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> In the final message on commitment to Christ, Pastor Steven teaches from Luke 9:61-62 a about a mistake that so many would-be disciples make.... looking back. Get on Board -Commitment over Convenience Luke 9:59-60 http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=122261http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=122261 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT Continuing in the series on commitment, this week the focus is on choosing to commit, even if it means being inconvenienced.  The second "would-be" disciple was challenged with either trying to force Jesus into his timetable or getting on Jesus' time table.  What are you going to do? What does the bible have to say about committing to Jesus over our own convenience? Surely the call of Jesus is high, but not too high for us to reach with his help. <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/nov%2030.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Continuing in the series on commitment, this week the focus is on choosing to commit, even if it means being inconvenienced. The second "would-be" disciple was challenged with either trying to force Jesus into his timetable or getting on Jesus' time table. What are you going to do? What does the bible have to say about committing to Jesus over our own convenience? Surely the call of Jesus is high, but not too high for us to reach with his help. Get On Board : Luke 9:57-58 http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=121723http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=121723 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT Are you a committed follower of Jesus Christ, or someone who prioritizes their comfort over their walk with the Lord. Looking at the first of three "would-be" disciples in Luke 9, we learn that committing to following Jesus Christ, could cost us our comfort.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/Get%20on%20Board%20Part%201.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Are you a committed follower of Jesus Christ, or someone who prioritizes their comfort over their walk with the Lord. Looking at the first of three "would-be" disciples in Luke 9, we learn that committing to following Jesus Christ, could cost us our comfort. A Witness to the World http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=121385http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=121385 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT Through a look at the life of Solomon during his visit from the Queen of Sheba in 1 Kings 10, Pastor Steven shows that our lives should be so full of the glory of God that even unbelievers will bless and acknowledge the Lord when they are around us.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/I%20Kings%2010%201-9.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Through a look at the life of Solomon during his visit from the Queen of Sheba in 1 Kings 10, Pastor Steven shows that our lives should be so full of the glory of God that even unbelievers will bless and acknowledge the Lord when they are around us. John 11:28-44: Believing = Seeing God&#39;s Glory http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=120407http://www.harvesttci.tc/blogentry.aspx?site_id=10309&entry_id=120407 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT Seeing is believing is the age old saying, however true belief is walking by faith and not by sight right???  Well, the Lord knows our weaknesses and our tendencies to want to see before we believe, and in his grace He sometimes works with us in spite of our weaknesses so that we can see his glory. Through this miracle, Jesus glorifies the Father but the greatest part of this is not just the raising of Lazarus...it is looking at the situation with spiritual eyes to  see what is not apparent with our natural eyes.<br /> <div class="Listen"><a href="http://www.harvesttci.tc/Content/10309/enclosures/john%2011%20part%203.mp3"><img src="http://www.harvesttci.tc/images/listen.png" style="margin-right:10px;" border="0" alt="" /></a></div> Seeing is believing is the age old saying, however true belief is walking by faith and not by sight right??? Well, the Lord knows our weaknesses and our tendencies to want to see before we believe, and in his grace He sometimes works with us in spite of our weaknesses so that we can see his glory. Through this miracle, Jesus glorifies the Father but the greatest part of this is not just the raising of Lazarus...it is looking at the situation with spiritual eyes to see what is not apparent with our natural eyes.