Harvest Hills Baptist Church Sermons

As we study the doctrines that define who we are as a church, we take a look at one movement that has divided Baptist churches.

Paul develops the idea that suffering is the path to glory by using the example of creation. Though creation groans under the strain of the curse, it along with the believer look forward to a day of hope.

Does the mode of Baptism really matter? Pastor Shirk takes a look at the biblical reasons for baptism by immersion and the important picture that is changed by other modes of baptism.

Pastor Shirk continues looking at the verses dealing with our adoption as sons and daughters of God.

As we look through the Baptist distinctive, Pastor Shirk takes a look at why we do not believe in infant baptism.

One of the works of the Holy Spirit is adopting us as sons and daughters of God. Join us as we take a look at Romans 8.

What does it mean for a Christian to mortify the deeds of the flesh? Pastor Shirk breaks down the two verses in Romans 8:12-13 to explain what this means and how it applies to our lives.

Who has the Spirit of God living in them and what are they like? So much error exists around the doctrine of the Spirit. In today's text, Paul clearly defines who has the Spirit.

As we begin our study on why we are a Baptist Church, Pastor Shirk lays down the foundation of biblical authority.

Today we take a look at why the Christian can rest secure knowing that he is not condemned from Romans 8:1-4.

Pastor Shirk continues looking at the eight marks of progressive Christianity and challenges us to stand in an age of compromise.

For Mother's day, we take a look at the prayer life of Hannah as she prayed for her child.

As Pastor Shirk concludes his series on fundamentalism, we are reminded that there is still a fight to be waged in our churches today. This sermon is part one of two looking at the marks of progressive Christianity.

We all face a struggle with trying to do right as a believer. That battle doesn't go away. Pastor Shirk points us forward to our source of victory in Romans 7:14-25.

Bro. David Cain focuses us on Esau's behavior in how he related to his family and spiritual things.

After so many negative things that Paul says about the law, it would be easy to assume it was a bad thing; but is that really what Paul is teaching. Pastor Shirk seeks to get us to look at how our flesh responds to being told what to do from Romans 7:7-12.

Pastor Shirk takes a look at Peter's use of a resurrection prophecy and asks did he take it out of context.

Pastor Shirk warns of red flags present in some circles of Fundamentalism that we must beware of.

Continuing on in the book or Romans, we see that the believer is not only free from sins tyranny, but also the law. Follow along as we study through Romans 7:1-6.

There is a lot of confusion about what this term means when Christians use it. Pastor Shirk seeks to bring clarity to our understanding of a common sin in the life of the Christian.

Did you know that when you became a Christian your allegiances changed? No longer are you serving sin, but you have a new master. Pastor Shirk unpacks what that means for our lives from Romans 6:15-23.

What does it mean when God tells us to be holy for He is holy? In many ways this has become a forgotten doctrine in Christianity Today.

Jude not only tells us to contend for the faith. He also gives us a glimpse into the heart attitude behind our contending for truth and our choice to separate.

Pastor Shirk explores more of the history of Fundamentalism and our stand for truth. This sermon explores the rise of New Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism's response.

To many our union with Christ feels like just another theological topic with no practical impact on my life today. But as we explore the results of our union with Christ from Romans 6:6-10, we see that it is radically important to our everyday life as a believer.

Pastor Shirk preaches a salvation message from Isa 45:22.

Making the decision to separate from another brother in Christ can be a difficult and confusing decision. Tonight we look at a biblically principled way to make these decisions.

How is it that we are able to have the power to live a life victorious over sin and its temptations in our lives? Today we look at Romans 6:3-5.

Why shouldn't a Christian live just anyway that he pleases knowing that God has forgiven all his sins by grace? Romans chapter 6 begins to explore the motivation for not sinning in the believers life.

How did our world get to be such a messed up place? Join us as we look at Paul's answer to that question in Romans 5:12-14.

In an age of skepticism, should we still believe in the miracles of the Bible. Pastor Shirk highlights the fact that a belief in the miracles is foundational to our faith.

How does the fact that salvation is experienced in three tenses impact my assurance of salvation? Pastor Shirk draws a conclusion from Romans 5:9-10 about how we can be sure that God will finish what He has started.

Pastor Shirk defends the penal substitutionary atonement in our series through why we believe what we believe.

How can we continue to have hope when everything seems to be going wrong? Our text today is Romans 5:3-8

One of the first fundamentals is the doctrine of the inerrancy of Scripture. Pastor Shirk lays a foundation for why we hold to this doctrine.

In laying the foundation of who we are as a church, it is important to understand something of the history of the movement from which we come. Pastor Shirk tries to trace a brief history of the beginning of the Fundamentalist movement.

From the life of Abraham, we learn that God can be believed to do even the impossible. Our text is Romans 4:17-25.

What benefits are there in a relationship with Jesus Christ? Pastor Shirk preaches from Romans 4: 13-16.

This Christmas, Pastor Shirk preaches on the texts behind some of our favorite Christmas carols.

This Christmas, Pastor Shirk preaches on the texts behind some of our favorite Christmas carols.

This Christmas, Pastor Shirk preaches on the texts behind some of our favorite Christmas carols.

Pastor Shirk begins a series on the Christmas carols and the Bible passages used to support them. This famous Christmas carol is based on a passage in Haggai 2:7.

Sometimes God wants us to see a truth that we need to believe. Abraham as the Father of those who have faith sets an example that our salvation is by faith alone.

It isn't always easy to give thanks for people who have problems or have treated us ill; however, Paul sets an example for us of giving God thanks even for those people who rub us wrong.

Pastor Shirk takes a look at the meaning of the doctrine of imputation and its significance to our lives from Romans 4:1-8.

Have you ever struggled with feeling like you are doing pretty good spiritually? Maybe it has caused you to look at others differently? Today, we look at spiritual pride from Romans 3:27-31.

Should coming to church and listening to a sermon be just a passive experience? Pastor Shirk challenges us that God desires us to respond to the word when it is preached.

Often times when we come to word's like propitiation we skip over them with just a general understanding of their meaning. Pastor Shirk seeks to give us a greater understanding of the words we read in Romans 3.

Pastor Shirk explores what expository preaching is and four biblical benefits of listening to expository preaching.

Pastor Shirk takes a look at the three different words that are all translated as redemption in our bibles and what the mean in our lives.

When God comes down and manifests His presence in the life of the church, corporate revival can be experienced. Evangelist VanGeldren takes a look at the history of revivals and the biblical precedent for corporate revival.