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  • The Beatitudes

    The Beatitudes
    2026/07/19
    What if the very things that break us open are the same things that make room for God to enter? Pastor Jeff opened the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, revealing that Jesus didn't call the strong and self-sufficient blessed—He called the broken, the mourning, and the meek. With remarkable vulnerability, Pastor Jeff shared his own raw anger over his stepson Joel's passing and gently invited Sherry to the front to share her journey through losing a son, a grandson, and a nephew—reminding us that grief is simply the price of love. His unique insight cuts through religious platitude: being "poor in spirit" isn't weakness, it's the very doorway into God's kingdom—a daily surrender that says, *"Lord, I need you more today than yesterday."* For those sitting with fresh sorrow or a long-carried wound, Pastor Jeff offered both practical wisdom—don't isolate, don't make rash decisions, let yourself cry—and the tender promise of Psalm 34:18: *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted."* Don't walk through this season alone. Reach out to someone today, explore GriefShare at griefshare.org, and let the God of all comfort meet you exactly where you are.
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  • Psalm 23

    Psalm 23
    2026/07/12
    What if the very psalm read at funerals is actually God's blueprint for how to *live*? Pastor Jeff opens with raw honesty—sharing his own seasons of not feeling God, of crying out in hospital rooms at 5:30 a.m., of carrying the weight of a grieving congregation—and then anchors every aching heart in the timeless truth of Psalm 23. His unique gift is stripping away the religious veneer: God isn't a big, angry deity waiting to strike you down, but a gentle shepherd who meets you exactly where you are, whose discipline is never punishment but loving formation, and whose goodness doesn't just wait for you—it *pursues* you. For a community navigating real grief, financial pressure, and an increasingly uncertain world, Pastor Jeff's message lands like still water in a dry season: you are not alone in the valley, the valley is temporary, and everything that grows grows *there*. Whether you're barely surviving paycheck to paycheck or mourning a loss that's reshaped your entire world, your Shepherd has already prepared a table—and his mercy will not stop chasing you. Don't wait for a feeling; open Psalm 23 today and let the Shepherd remind you who you belong to.
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  • The Good News That Saves

    The Good News That Saves
    2026/07/05
    What if the very thing you've been striving for has already been given to you, completely and freely? Pastor Jeff opens with a piercing question: what do you *really* believe about the gospel—not the rehearsed religious answer, but the truth that anchors your soul? Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:1–4, Galatians 4, and the unforgettable image of the thief on the cross, Pastor Jeff strips away every layer of performance and religious striving to reveal the breathtaking simplicity of grace: Christ died, was buried, and rose again—and that is enough. With the raw honesty of a fellow traveler, he challenges the congregation to confront the religious spirits and self-condemning lies that keep believers spiritually shackled, reminding us that our *position* in Christ—righteous, adopted, hidden in Him—never changes, even when our actions fall short. Honoring the lives of George, Rochelle, and Franco, he tenderly reminds us that belonging to God is settled by the blood, not our performance. This Sunday, don't walk out still tangled in doubt or legalism—receive the freedom Christ already purchased, and then go share it with a world that desperately needs this good news.
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  • One Body, Many Parts - Use Your Gifts

    One Body, Many Parts - Use Your Gifts
    2026/06/28
    What if the greatest untapped resource in the Church isn't a program, a budget, or a building—but *you*? Pastor Jeff opened 1 Corinthians 12:27–31 to reveal God's intentional, Spirit-breathed design for the body of Christ: apostles, prophets, teachers, miracles, healings, helps, administration, tongues—each placed with divine purpose, none expendable, none superior. With pastoral warmth and refreshing honesty, Pastor Jeff dismantled the myth of the "one-man show," reminding Harvest Church Omaha that God never designed the Church around a single gifted individual, but around an interdependent family where every member carries something irreplaceable. He spoke tenderly to those walking wounded—the ones the enemy has labeled "failure"—declaring that you are not a sinner barely hanging on; you are a *saint who sometimes sins*, created before the foundations of the world with purpose written into your DNA. Whether your gift is healing broken hearts, stewarding vision through administration, or quietly serving like Sherry washing someone's dishes, the body *needs* you. Don't let false humility or passivity keep you on the sidelines another Sunday. Be filled with the Spirit, *ask* boldly for the gifts God has marked for you, find an elder to pray with you, and step forward—because the Church, and the world, cannot afford for you to stay silent any longer.
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  • The Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues

    The Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues
    2026/06/21
    What if the God of the universe is speaking directly to you—and you simply don't yet know how to listen? Pastor Jeff dives deep into one of the most misunderstood gifts of the Holy Spirit: the interpretation of tongues. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:10—*"The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all"*—and the dramatic story of Daniel interpreting the handwriting on Belshazzar's wall, Pastor Jeff reveals that interpretation isn't about perfect words; it's about carrying God's heart to His people. Just as Daniel spoke with clarity and courage in a moment of crisis, believers today are invited to step into that same anointing. Pastor Jeff's unique insight cuts through the intellectual noise: the Kingdom of God isn't in head knowledge alone—it's in power. With tender honesty, he shares how a single word, a theme, or a stirring in your spirit can be the Holy Spirit's invitation to speak life into your church community. Real stories of French-speaking tongues and Hebrew worship moments remind us these gifts are gloriously alive today. Don't let fear silence what the Spirit is longing to release through you—step out in faith, stay rooted in the Word, and let Him speak.
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  • The Gift Of Prophecy

    The Gift Of Prophecy
    2026/05/24
    What if the very gifts God entrusts to His people could be both incredibly powerful and dangerously misused? Pastor explores the gift of prophecy—a supernatural ability to speak God's heart directly to someone's life in their moment of need. Through personal stories of both authentic prophetic encounters and harmful counterfeits, he reveals how true prophecy functions not as dramatic fortune-telling, but as divine encouragement that strengthens, comforts, and builds up the church. Pastor emphasizes the crucial need for testing every prophetic word against Scripture, maintaining humility, and staying accountable to spiritual community. He warns against the devastating damage caused by false prophecy—from financial manipulation to creating unhealthy dependency on prophetic words instead of personal relationship with God. Whether you've been hurt by prophetic abuse or are curious about cultivating this gift yourself, the message offers both protection and invitation. Don't let fear of counterfeits rob you of experiencing God's authentic voice speaking life into your circumstances—step forward with wisdom, humility, and the courage to test everything while remaining open to how the Holy Spirit wants to use you to encourage others.
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  • The Gift OfDistinguishing Spirits

    The Gift OfDistinguishing Spirits
    2026/05/31
    What if the tools in your spiritual hands are gathering dust while the church desperately needs what you carry? Pastor Karina delivered a powerful message about distinguishing between spirits and understanding our God-given gifts, revealing three crucial Greek words that transform how we view spiritual gifts. Charisma—gracious gifts from God that aren't spiritual trophies but tools for kingdom work. Diacrisis—the supernatural ability to identify whether something comes from God, the flesh, or the enemy. And Dokimazo—the discipline of testing everything against Scripture that every believer must develop. Pastor Karina emphasized that gifts aren't given for personal glory but for the common good of the body, challenging the church to stop asking only for impressive gifts like prophecy or tongues while overlooking equally vital gifts like hospitality, administration, or mercy. She warned that in these last days, deception is increasing, making discernment not optional but essential for protecting the church family. The time has come to identify your calling, ask for the right tools, and use your gifts boldly—because taking unused spiritual tools to the grave while people suffer is a tragedy the church can't afford.
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  • The Mina

    The Mina
    2026/06/07
    What if the most important question Jesus will ask you isn't about your church attendance or Bible knowledge, but simply: "Did you do business?" Pastor Jeremy takes us into Luke 19, where Jesus tells a powerful parable just before His final journey to Jerusalem—a story that reveals our true purpose and exposes our deepest excuses. In this gripping tale of a nobleman and his servants, we discover that Jesus has entrusted each of us with the same precious gift: the gospel, represented by a mina of silver. While some servants multiplied their master's investment ten-fold and five-fold, earning cities to rule, one servant wrapped his mina in cloth and hid it away, making excuses about his master's severity. Jeremy challenges us to examine our own "cloths"—those comfortable excuses we use to hide the gospel instead of sharing it: "I'm too busy," "People don't respond anymore," "I'm just not talented like that." But that cloth, he declares, should be used to wipe the sweat from our brow as we work for the gospel, not to bury God's gift. As citizens of Puerto del Sol who often declare "I don't want anyone to rule over me," we face the same choice as the characters in Jesus' story. The time for excuses is over—Jesus is asking you today: which servant will you be?
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