Harmony Community Church FL
Dr Danny Purvis
Every week we will be uploading a new sermon from Pastor Dr. Danny Purvis of Harmony Community Church in Harmony, FL. We believe the Bible is sufficient for all things, and that is why we believe in expository preaching. To learn more about our ministry go to www.harmonycommunity.church
Episodes
It Doesn't Have to be This Way (Part 1)
It Doesn't have to be This Way (pt 1)Malachi 2:10-17How were they disobeying God?1. By harming each other. (10)
A God Ordained Symbiosis (Pt 2)
A God Ordained Symbiosis (pt 2)Malachi 2:1-9What is the role of the Pastor?1. Give honor and glory to God. (1-3)2. To promote life and peace. (4-5)3. To tell you the Truth. (6)4. To guard knowledge and instruct you. (7)5. To not be the cause of you stumbling. (8-9)
A God Ordained Symbiosis (pt 1)
A God Ordained Symbiosis (pt 1)Malachi 2:1-9What is the role of the Pastor?1. Give honor and glory to God. (1-3)2. To promote life and peace. (4-5)
Is Our Worship Worthless? (part 2)
Is Our Worship Worthless? (pt 2)Malachi 1:6-14What makes our worship worthless?1. It does not honor Him. (6)2. It stems from subpar offerings. (7-9)3. It is the same as if you never even showed up to church. (10-12)4. It renders any worship as completely worthless. (13-14)
Is Our Worship Worthless? (Part 1)
Is Our Worship Worthless? (Part 1)Malachi 1:6-14What makes our worship worthless?1. It does not honor Him. (6)2. It stems from subpar offerings. (7-9)
Does God Truly Love Us? (pt 2)
Malachi: The Everlasting HopeDoes God Truly Love Us? (pt 2)Malachi 1:1-How do we know God loves us?1. He tells us. (1-2a)2. He chooses us. (2b-3)3. He does not punish our sin. (4)4. He opens our eyes to it. (5)
Does God Truly Love Us? (Part 1)
Malachi–The Everlasting HopeDoes God Truly Love Us? (Part 1) Malachi 1:1-5 How do we know God loves us?1. He tells us. (1-2a) 2. He chooses us. (2b-3)
To God Be The Glory!
To God Be The Glory!Romans 16:24-27What to remember concerning the glory of God1. The Gospel is everything (25a)2. The communicating of the Gospel is paramount (25b)3. Only God can reveal the Gospel (25c)4. Only God’s Word reveals the Gospel (26a)5. Only God can reveal the Gospel to us (26b)6. Only God can give us the faith to embrace the Gospel (26c) 7. Only God gets the glory for the Gospel (27)
Who Does God Want Us To Beware Of?
God wants us to be someone who….1. They spout lies about Jesus (17)2. They are trying to deceive you (18)3. They think you don’t know any better (19)4. They belong to Satan, not God (20)
What Does God Want Us To Be?
God wants us to be someone who….Serves (1-2; 7; 12).Loves (1-16)Encourages (8; 9; 10a)Build relationship (2c; 4; 8; 13; 16)
How God Wants Us To Do His Will (part 2)
God Wants Us To Do His Will (pt 2)Romans 15:22-33-Guiding principles of doing God's will-1. Always remember to obey His will, not ours. (22-24)2. Always remember to serve the saints. (25-29)3. Always remember the importance of prayer. (30-33)
How God Wants Us To Do His Will (pt 1)
How God Wants Us To Do His Will (pt 1)Romans 15:22-33-Guiding principles of doing God's 1. Always remember to obey His will, not ours. (22-24)
Our Only Hope
What hope we have in Him1. The hope of His mercy. (8-9)2. The hope is for all peoples. (9-12)3. The hope found only in the Gospel. (13)
From Unity To Maturity
Ephesians 4:1-16From Unity to Maturity1. Unity preserved (1–10)2. Leaders equip the Church (11–12)3. Maturity is the goal (13)4. Marks of maturity (14–15)5. Result: Growth in Love (16)
A Desire For Harmony (part 2)
How do we cultivate harmony?1. We are obligated to esteem our brethren. (1-2)2. We are to follow the example of Jesus. (3)3. We are to use God’s Word to do this. (4)4. We need Christ to ensure harmony. (5-6)5. We glorify God when we take care of each other. (7)
A Desire For Harmony (Pt 1)
How do we cultivate harmony?1. We are obligated to esteem our brethren. (1-2)2. We are to follow the example of Jesus. (3)
How Can I Help You?
- How can we help our brothers and sisters?1. I know the truth…but they don’t. (13-14)2. Love is the key ingredient to showing truth. (15-16)3. The truth really does set us free. (17-19)
What Are The Rules? (part 2)
What does God say about rules that are not His1. We are not always going to agree on the rules. (1-3)2. We do not condemn our brethren over the rules. (4-5)3. We have different rules but are the same family. (6-9) 4. We will be judged by His rules, not ours. (10-12)
What Are The Rules? (pt 1)
What does God say about rules that are not His1. We are not always going to agree on the rules. (1-3)
Why Do We Live For Him? (pt 2)
Why Do We Live For Him? (pt 2) Romans 13:11-14Why we live for Him.1. Because the time is short. (11-12)2. Because the way that we live matters to the Gospel (13)3. Because Goe wants us to (14)
Why Do We Live For Him?
Why Do We Live For Him? (pt 1) Romans 13:11-14Why we live for Him.1. Because the time is short. (11-12)
How Do You Love?
What the Scriptures say about us loving others? 1. The love is owed. (8) 2. The love works. (9) 3. The love shows we belong to Him. (10)
Are We Really Suppose To Pay Taxes?
What does God say about us paying taxes?1. Pay your taxes (6)2. Respect the ones to whom you pay taxes (7)
Why Does God Tell Us To Obey Pagan Authority
Why Does God Tell Us to Obey Pagan Authority? Why we obey them 1. Because we don’t want to live in fear. (3) 2. Because that authority serves God’s purpose. (4) 3. Because He says so. (5)
God's Sovereignty Over Authority
What does God say about those in authority? 1. He installs. (1) 2. We yield. (2)
Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday 2026 Why Do We Celebrate Palm Sunday?Matthew 21:1-11Why did Jesus enter Jerusalem at this time in this way?To tell us…. 1. Who He is. (Matthew 21:1-11) 2. Why He came. (Matthew 26:52-54) 3. It’s gonna be tough, but will be ok. (Luke 21:10-19) 4. He will one day take us Home. (John 14:1-6).
What Does A Christian Look Like? (part3)
How do we behave with our enemies?1. By understanding we don’t consider them enemies. (17)2. By literally going the extra mile. (18)3. By letting God handle the folks who are our enemies. (19) 4. By engaging in inexplicable acts of kindness. (20)5. By showing them how good God is. (21)
What Does A Christian Look Like? (pt 2)
How do we behave with others?1. Bless those who are not naturally predisposed to bless you. (14)2. Feel the pain of those who have no hope. (15)3. Be humble in the presence of the lost. (16)
What Does A Christian Look Like?
How do we behave with fellow Believers? 1. True Believers always act from love. (9)2. True Believers try to outdo each other. (10)3. True Believers serve the Lord. (11)4. True Believers trust God. (12)5. True Believers look out for one another. (13)
Serve (part 2)
How do we Serve?1. We all have a gift (10a)2. We all must use our gifts (10b)3. We all must serve one another (10c)4. We all are stewards of grace (10d)
Serve (Part 1)
How do we Serve?1. We all have a gift (10a)2. We all must use our gifts (10b)
Worship (part 2)
The ingredients of true worship.1. Intent. (Psalm 63:1-4)2. Music. (Psalm 92:1-4)3. Teaching. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)4. Giving. (2 Cor. 9:7)5. Doing. (James 1:19-25
Worship (part 1)
The ingredients of true worship.1. Intent. (Psalm 63:1-4)2. Music. (Psalm 92:1-4)
Discover
Discovering God means…1. Knowing the fear of the Lord (5a)2. Recognizing our lostness (5b)3. Recognize our sin (5c&d; Luke 5:8)4. Know that our sin is atoned for (7)5. Recognize that He desires to use us despite our shortcomings (Luke 5:10)6. And understand that discovery leads to obedience/following (Luke 5:11)
Keep Moving Forward
Here’s what moving forward looks like…1. Realizing that I am not there yet. (12)2. Realizing that past deeds no longer matter. (13)3. Realizing that this is my perpetual goal. (14)
Week 4 LOVE
Characteristics of true love…1. Love means you can only love if know God (7-8)2. Love means knowing the ultimate act of love is Jesus (9)3. Love means knowing we cannot love God first (10)4. Love means knowing love for others only comes from God (11-12)5. Love means knowing the Spirit is the catalyst for love (13)6. Love means knowing the Gospel is the vehicle for love (14-16)7. Love means never having to be afraid (17-18)8. Love means understanding what family really is (19-21)
Week 3 JOY
How Jesus’ birth is the only thing to bring us Joy…1. Because Jesus is God (1-2)2. Because He created everything (3)3. Because He alone gives life (4)4. Because He alone is light (5)
Week 2 Peace
How Jesus’ birth gives us peace…1. His peace was directly related to Jesus’ birth. (26;29)2. His peace was directly related to the Holy Spirit. (25-27)3. His peace was directly related to salvation. (29-32)4. His peace was directly related to Jesus’ entire mission. (33-34)
Week 1 Hope
Who are the agents of this hope?1. The Prophets (10)2. The Holy Spirit (11)3. The Apostles (12)
Give Thanks To The Lord
Psalm 100Things we normally don’t thank God for...1. Pain and suffering. 1 Thess. 5:18; James 1:2-42. For even listening to us. John 11:413. For (very) little things. James 3:3-54. Everything. 1 Timothy 4:4-55. Death. Philippians 1:19-23
God Will Keep His Promises (Part 1)
God promises us…1. He will keep His promises. (Psalm 145:13)2. We are hopelessly lost apart from Him. (Isaiah 53:6)3. Life is not “fair”. (Matthew 5:44-45)4. That Believers will suffer. (1 Peter 4:12-19)5. That unbelievers will eternally suffer. (Rev. 20:11-15)
How Amazing Is God's Grace? (part 2)
-How big is God’s Grace?-1. Nobody is too far away from God’s grace. (11-12)2. God’s grace means God will pursue His own. (13-14)3. God’s grace brings the dead to life. (15-16)4. God’s grace leads to humility. (17-18)5. God’s grace brings belief to unbelief. (19-20)6. God’s grace is inexorably linked to God’s judgement. (21-22)7. God’s grace is distributed to all peoples. (23-24)
Born Again-You Must Be Transformed
Born Again - You Must Be TransformedJohn 3:1-101. Seeking after Jesus2. Jesus evaluates the heart3. A divine indictment
How Amazing Is God's Grace? (Part 1)
God's Amazing Grace (Part 1)Romans 11:11-24So...how big is God's Grace?1. Nobody is too far away from God’s grace. (11-12)2. God’s grace means God will pursue His own. (13-14)3. God’s grace brings the dead to life. (15-16)
Living In Dark Times
-What God says about dark times-1. Darkness does not mean abandonment (1-3)2. Grace abounds in darkness (4-6)3. Many people will be left in darkness (7-10)
Why We Tell The Story
Why tell the story?1. There are people who will listen. (18)2. The are people who do not understand. (19)3. There are people who are not seeking Him. (20)4. There are people who do not know God’s grace. (21)
How To Tell The Story
How To Tell The StoryRomans 10:14-17Answers to why share the Gospel1. A person has to believe. (14a)2. In order to believe, one has to hear. (14b)3. In order to hear, one has to proclaim. (14c)4. In order to proclaim, one has to be sent. (15)5. It’s not our fault if they don’t believe. (16)6. Our reason to exist is to proclaim the Gospel. (17)
The Message (part 4)
What is the message of salvation?1. Salvation is for sinners. (5)2. Salvation is not earned. (6-7)3. Salvation is found in the Word of God. 4. Salvation must be confessed and believed. (9-10)5. Salvation is transformation. (11)6. Salvation is for all peoples. (12)7. Salvation only comes through Christ. (13)
The Message (part 3)
The Message (part 3)Romans 10:5-13What is the message of salvation?1. Salvation is for sinners. (5)2. Salvation is not earned. (6-7)3. Salvation is found in the Word of God.4. Salvation must be confessed and believed. (9-10)5. Salvation is transformation. (11)6.7.
The Message (part 2)
What is the message of salvation?1. Salvation is for sinners. (5)2. Salvation is not earned. (6-7)3. Salvation is found in the Word of God. (8)4. 5. 6. 7.