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Harvest Evangelical Free Church
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Sermons from the Evangelical Free Church in Story City, Iowa
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02-22-26 - Wrestling With God: Surrendering to His Will - Genesis 32:22-32
Apr 600:33:53Tap to summarize"Route 66" series (part 7): God's Redemptive plan, revealed through the 66 books of the Bible Wrestling with God: Surrendering to His Will(Genesis 32:22-32) 1. God’s promises to Abraham, Isaac & Jacob (review of Genesis chapters 25-31) A. Family Conflict (Gen 25-31) ... B. ...And the power of forgiveness (Jacob prepares to meet Esau - Ch. 32) 2. God reveals Himself clearest at the moment of deepest despair (God is with Jacob) A. (32:7) “Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed.” B. (vv.9-12) Jacob humbles himself before God and rests on God’s promises 3. God meets us in our weakness (He matches Jacob’s strength/persistence) 4. God changes you forever (He changes Jacob’s name is Israel; v. 28) Support the show
Transcribe →04-05-26 - Why The Resurrection Matters - Easter Sunday!
Apr 600:35:20Tap to summarizeEaster SundayWhy the Resurrection MattersMatthew 28:1-10 1 Corinthians 15:1-7 1. Jesus rescues us from sin and eternal death, to give us life! (1 Cor 15:3-4) "this is of first importance...that Christ died for our sins...he was buried, he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures." 2. Jesus’ Word is true! We can trust the Bible 3. We experience true life and hope, both now and into eternity, with Him. Support the show
Transcribe →03-15-26 - Deserving Death, but Receiving God's Mercy! - Exodus 12-14
Apr 600:38:42Tap to summarize"Route 66" series (part 10): God's Redemptive plan, revealed through the 66 books of the Bible Deserving Death, but Receiving God’s Mercy!(Exodus 12-14) 1. Tenth and final plague for Pharaoh: death of firstborn (son) 2. God’s merciful plan for all who obey Him 3. Death would “pass over” homes of those who trusted God’s Word 4. Deliverance from bondage; cross the Red Sea 5. Tragedy of a hardened heart (Pharaoh) Support the show
Transcribe →03-01-26 - Joseph: Obeying God When Life Gets Hard - Genesis 37-50
Apr 600:43:31Tap to summarize"Route 66" series (part 8): God's Redemptive plan, revealed through the 66 books of the Bible “Joseph: Obeying God When Life Gets Hard”(Genesis 37-50) 1. God’s calling of Joseph with dreams (Gen 37:1-11) 2. What to do when life falls apart (Gen 37 & 39)a. Sold into slavery in Egypt (Gen 37:12-36)b. Falsely accused and imprisoned (for 13 years) (Gen 39)c. “The Lord (Yahweh) was with Joseph” (39:2, 21, 23) 3. Lessons learned when feeling forgotten by God (Gen 40-41)a. Baker and Cupbearer’s dreams: place your hope in God alone (Gen 40)b. Pointing Pharoah and all Egypt to the Lord (Gen 41)c. From the “outhouse” (prison) to the “White House” (Pharoah’s palace) 4. Forgiveness and Reconciliation with the family that caused hurt (Gen 42-45)a. Forgiveness is a choice. In Christ’s strength, to absorb the pain caused and not hold the offender against you anymore (like Jesus forgave us).b. Reconciliation involves both parties, true repentance, rebuilding trust. 5. God’s Blessings and Redemptive Plan continue. (Gen 46-50) a. Judah’s descendants will rule (i.e. King David & Jesus!) (Genesis 49:10; see also 48:3-4)b. Joseph tells his brothers “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are to day.” (Genesis 50:20) Support the show
Transcribe →02-15-26 - Testing Our Faith & Obedience to God - Genesis 22
Feb 2000:22:57Tap to summarizePastor Steve Frykholm"Route 66" series (part 6): God's Redemptive plan, revealed through the 66 books of the Bible Testing Our Faith & Obedience to God(Genesis 22:1-18) 1. Abrams journey of faith (review of Genesis chapters 12-21)A. (Gen 15:6) "Abraham believed the Lord and God counted it to him as righteousness." B. (Gen 12:7; 15:18-20) "to your (Abraham's) offspring, I (God) give this l and..." C. (Gen 17:4) "Behold My Covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations." D. (Gen 17:18-19, 21) "I (God) will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you." 2. God tests Abraham’s faith (Genesis 22:1-18) A. Know the difference between "temptation" (to sin), and "tests/trials" (used by God to increase our trust in Him, which is ultimately best for us) B. How does this true story point us to Jesus?® Only son (22:2; John 3:16); miracle baby (Gen 18:14; Luke 1:37); 3 days (v.4; 1 Cor 15:3-4); "resurrection" (v.5; Heb 11:17-19); Isaac carries "wood" for sacrifice (v.6; John 19:17); "God will provide for Himself, the lamb..." (v.8); Mount Moriah- "Mt. of Myrrh" (2 Chron 3:1). ® Isaac's life spared - Abraham passes the faith test! God provides a substitute sacrifice "instead of his son." (v.13; John 1:29; Isa 53:4-6; 2 Cor 5:21) ® "in your offspring all the nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice." (v. 18; Rev 7:9) Pray/ask God what might be hindering your full devotion, and obedience to God and His will for your life? Support the show
Transcribe →02-08-26 - Walking With God - Genesis 12-15
Feb 1300:37:10Tap to summarizeYouth Director Caleb Hirl"Route 66" series (part 5): God's Redemptive plan, revealed through the 66 books of the Bible Walking With GodThe Journey of Abram(Genesis 12-15) 1. The Story 2. The Covenant 3. Why Does this Matter Today? Support the show
Transcribe →01-25-26 - Paradise Lost - Genesis 3:1-24
Feb 1300:38:07Tap to summarizePastor Steve FrykholmParadise Lost(Genesis 3:1-24) 1. Satan’s Schemes (vv.1-5) 2. Broken Relationships (vv.6-11) 3. Blame & Consequences (vv.12-19) 4. Death (vv.20-24) 5. Hope in a future Savior! (vv.15, 21) Support the show
Transcribe →01-18-26 - God's Gifts To Us - Genesis 2:4-25
Feb 1300:46:37Tap to summarizePastor Steve FrykholmGod’s Gifts To Us(Genesis 2:4-25) 1. Gift of Life (vv.4-7) 2. Gift of Home (vv.8-15) 3. Gift of Work (vv.15,19-20) 4. Gift of Rules/Boundaries (vv.16-17) 5. Gift of Marriage (vv.18-25) Support the show
Transcribe →02-01-26 - Walking With God - Genesis 6:1-22
Feb 1300:38:58Tap to summarizePastor Steve Frykholm"Route 66" series (part 4): God's Redemptive plan, revealed through the 66 books of the Bible Walking With God(Genesis 6:1-22) 1. Generational Effects of Sin (review of Genesis chapters 4-5)A. Selfish anger, a murder and God's mercy: (4:7) "sin is crouching at the door...you must rule over it." B. Continued Hope: (5:26) "people began to call upon the name of the Lord." 2. Finding favor with God (Genesis 6:1-22) A. Unrestrained Evil: (v.5) "the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in all the earth and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." B. Noah's faithfulness. (vv.8-9) "but Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord...he was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God." (see also Heb 11:7) C. Obedience. (v. 6:22; 7:5, 9, 16) "Noah did all that the Lord had commanded him." D. Rescued "in the ark" and Rescued "in Christ" (Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 3:18-20) Support the show
Transcribe →01-11-26 - Created in God's Image - Genesis 1:1-2:4
Jan 1900:54:13Tap to summarizePastor Steve FrykholmCreated in God’s image(Genesis 1:1-2:3) 1. God is our Creator (Col 1:15-20) 2. We are created in His image (Genesis 1:26-27) 3. Why all this matters... Support the show
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