Harvest Church Arroyo Grande

Stephen's final sermon wasn't designed to win applause—it was a bold call to repentance. In Acts 7:23–60, we see the tragic pattern of humanity rejecting God's messengers while discovering the unchanging faithfulness of God. This passage challenges us to ask an uncomfortable question: Am I resisting God's voice, or responding to it with a softened heart?

Whether you've faithfully followed Jesus for years or you're wrestling with questions about faith, this message reminds us that God's grace continues to pursue people who have rejected Him.

Stephen defends himself against accusations by walking through Israel's history, showing how God's people repeatedly rejected the very leaders He sent to rescue them. Through the lives of Moses, the temple, and the Law, Stephen reveals a deeper problem—not ignorance, but hardened hearts resisting the Holy Spirit. This sermon explores the progression of spiritual resistance and the hope found in repentance before our hearts grow cold.

Even as Stephen is rejected and ultimately martyred, he reflects the heart of Christ by praying for those who are killing him. His life points us to Jesus, who bore our sin on the cross, offered forgiveness to His enemies, and remains faithful even when humanity rejects Him. The invitation of the gospel is still the same today: repent, believe, and receive the grace God freely offers through Christ.

If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and experience authentic biblical community. We'd love to have you worship with us.

If you're looking for Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study, expository preaching, and a Christ-centered Christian sermon that helps you grow in following Jesus, we invite you to join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more about Harvest Church at www.agharvest.org.

Truly following Jesus is to be Akin to him.
Akin = family, closely related, aligned. 
In Acts 7, Stephen stands before the Sanhedrin and, instead of defending himself, boldly points to God's faithfulness throughout Israel's history. His message reminds us that following Christ means choosing truth over comfort and belonging to Jesus above all else.

Pastor Scott Goodman walks through Acts 7:1–22, showing how the lives of Abraham, Joseph, and Moses all point to Christ and call us to trust God's Word, keep moving in faith, and become more like Jesus.

If you're looking for a church home in Arroyo Grande, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church. Join us as we grow in God's Word, worship Jesus, and build authentic community together.

Harvest Church is committed to Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study, and expository preaching that helps people grow in following Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more at www.agharvest.org.

Trouble is inevitable wherever people gather—even in the church. Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and conflict can threaten unity if they aren't handled biblically. In Acts 6, we see that the early church faced both internal challenges and external opposition, yet God continued to work powerfully through His people.

In this message, Pastor Steve Henry shows how believers can respond to conflict in a way that honors Christ, preserves unity, and keeps the mission of the gospel at the center.

Acts 6 records a complaint within the growing church as widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution. Rather than ignoring the problem or allowing division to grow, the apostles responded with wisdom, appointed qualified servants, and remained devoted to prayer and the ministry of God's Word. The sermon also follows Stephen's faithful witness as he faced false accusations and persecution, demonstrating what it looks like to honor God even under intense opposition. Together, these events teach us three biblical principles: expect trouble, work through it, and honor God as you navigate it.

Because of Jesus Christ, the church has hope even in seasons of conflict. As we submit to the Holy Spirit, pursue reconciliation, and remain faithful to God's Word, He can use even difficult circumstances to strengthen His people and advance the gospel.

If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and experience authentic Christian community. We'd be honored to have you worship with us.

At Harvest Church, we are committed to faithful Bible teaching through verse-by-verse study and expository preaching that helps people grow in following Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am, or learn more at www.agharvest.org.

Opposition doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path. Sometimes faithfulness to Jesus leads directly into conflict, requiring us to decide whose voice we will ultimately obey. In Acts 5, the apostles face growing persecution, yet their response reminds us that God's calling is greater than the fear of man.

As the early church continues to grow through miraculous healings and bold preaching, the religious leaders become consumed with jealousy and imprison the apostles. After God miraculously frees them, they don't run or hide—they return to the temple and continue proclaiming the gospel. This message explores what it means to obey God rather than men, why believers have been rescued for a purpose, and how God calls every Christian to boldly share "the words of this Life," even when it comes at a cost.

Jesus not only forgives our sins—He frees us from the prison of sin and gives us a new purpose. Like the apostles, we are called to be witnesses of what we have seen and experienced in Christ, trusting Him to strengthen us as we faithfully follow wherever He leads.

If you're looking for a church family in Arroyo Grande, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church. Join us as we grow together through God's Word, worship Jesus, and build authentic community centered on the gospel.

Whether you're looking for faithful Bible teaching, a verse-by-verse study through Acts, expository preaching, or a Christian sermon to encourage you in following Jesus, we pray this message strengthens your faith. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am. Learn more at www.agharvest.org.

Following Jesus requires more than appearances—it calls for wholehearted devotion. In Acts 5:11–16, we see how God protected the unity and witness of the early church, producing reverence, bold faith, and continued gospel growth.

In this verse-by-verse study, Pastor Curtis Henry explores the aftermath of Ananias and Sapphira, the fear of the Lord, and the powerful work God continued to do through the apostles. This message challenges us to let go of the world, cling to Christ, and live fully surrendered to Him.

If you're looking for a church home, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am as we grow in God's Word, worship Jesus, and experience authentic Christian community.

For more information, visit www.agharvest.org.

Deception has been Satan's strategy from the very beginning. In Acts 4:32–5:11, we see both the beauty of a Spirit-filled church marked by unity and generosity, and the devastating consequences of believing lies instead of walking in truth.

Pastor Steve teaches through the account of Ananias and Sapphira, showing how Satan fills a person's heart through lies that lead to compromise, destruction, and broken fellowship with God. This passage calls every believer to live with integrity, humility, and wholehearted obedience to Christ.

If you're in the Arroyo Grande area, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church. Join us as we grow in God's Word, experience authentic community, and worship Jesus together.

For faithful Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study, and expository preaching that helps you grow in following Jesus, join us Sundays at 9am & 11am.

Learn more at www.agharvest.org.

When opposition comes, how should followers of Jesus respond? In Acts 4, the early church faces threats and persecution, yet instead of fear, they respond with confidence in God's sovereignty and a prayer for greater boldness.

In this verse-by-verse study of Acts 4:23–31, Pastor Curtis examines how the believers trusted God's plan, prayed for courage rather than comfort, and depended on the power of the Holy Spirit to continue proclaiming Christ.

This passage reminds us that opposition is not a sign that God has abandoned us—it is often part of faithfully following Jesus. As we trust Him, our perspective, prayers, and dependence on God are transformed.

Harvest Church is a non-denominational church in Arroyo Grande, California, committed to teaching God's Word and helping people grow in authentic relationship with Jesus. Join us Sundays at 9am & 11am.

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This Christian sermon is part of our verse-by-verse study through Acts and is rooted in Bible teaching, expository preaching, and practical encouragement for following Jesus in everyday life.

Religion can produce outward appearance, knowledge, and tradition, yet still leave people enslaved to anger, hard-heartedness, and fear. In Acts 4, Peter and John stand before the religious leaders of Israel and boldly proclaim that true salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. Their courage reveals the transforming power of a life surrendered to Christ and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Following the healing of the lame man in Acts 3, Peter and John are arrested and questioned by the very leaders who opposed Jesus. Rather than shrinking back, they faithfully declare that the miracle was accomplished through the power of the risen Christ. This passage highlights three marks of faithful discipleship: trusting Jesus to deliver the victory, boldly declaring the truth, and refusing to compromise when pressured to be silent.

The same Jesus who transformed fearful disciples into courageous witnesses is still saving and changing lives today. Forgiveness of sins, new life, and lasting hope are found in Him alone.

 

We invite you to join us at Harvest Church in Arroyo Grande as we grow together through God's Word, authentic Christian community, and worship centered on Jesus Christ. We would love to welcome you to one of our Sunday gatherings.

If you're looking for Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study through Scripture, expository preaching, Christian sermons, and practical encouragement for following Jesus, we invite you to worship with us Sundays at 9am & 11am. For more information, visit www.agharvest.org.

Who are you turning to when life becomes difficult? In Acts 3, Peter points a crowd away from human strength and toward Jesus Christ, the only source of lasting hope, forgiveness, and transformation.

Following the healing of a man who had been crippled since birth, Peter boldly proclaims that the miracle was accomplished through the power of Jesus. He calls his listeners to give God the glory, embrace the truth about Christ, and respond with repentance and faith.

This message explores Peter's challenge to the crowd and the blessings that come from turning to Jesus: forgiven sins, spiritual refreshment, freedom from judgment, and a life increasingly transformed by God's grace.

If you're in the Arroyo Grande area, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest Church. Join us as we grow in God's Word, experience authentic community, and worship Jesus together. Service times: 9am & 11am.

Harvest Church is committed to Bible teaching, verse-by-verse study, expository preaching, and helping people follow Jesus. For more information, visit www.agharvest.org.

Brokenness is something every person knows. Whether it's physical pain, emotional wounds, past failures, or ongoing struggles, we all have places in our lives where we need God's healing touch. In Acts 3, we meet a man whose life had been defined by helplessness for over forty years—until Jesus changed everything.

As Peter and John encounter a lame man at the Beautiful Gate, we see the transformative power of Jesus Christ. What the man expected was temporary relief, but what Jesus offered was complete restoration. This passage reminds us that Christ meets us in our deepest need and brings hope where we see none.

Ultimately, this miracle points beyond physical healing to the greater healing Jesus provides through the gospel. Through His death and resurrection, sinners can be forgiven, restored to God, and made whole in Him.

If you're in the Arroyo Grande area, we'd love to invite you to join us at Harvest Church as we grow in God's Word, enjoy authentic community, and worship Jesus together.

Sunday Services: 9am & 11am
For more information, visit www.agharvest.org

This message is part of our verse-by-verse study through Acts and reflects our commitment to Bible teaching, expository preaching, Christian discipleship, and following Jesus through God's Word.