The Gospel
In this message about one of the values of Harmony Church, Pastor Derek Brown explains the Gospel, which is the spring from which everything we do as a church comes. Pastor Derek explains that if the Gospel is true, then it demands much and changes everything.
Resurrection
In this message about the Resurrection, Pastor Derek Brown explains how in the Gospel, we have hope in our future because of the resurrection of Jesus. He gives evidence, both Biblical and evidential, for the Resurrection, and then goes on to explain how the Resurrection affects our future.
A Not-So-Happy Ending
In this explanation of Lamentations 5, Pastor Derek Brown reviews both the hope and the problems that Lamentations 5 presents: hope for renewal yet dealing with terrible circumstances right now. Listen below:
Building a Culture of Worship
In this stand-alone message, we examine what it looks like to build a culture of worship as a community. Because God is a creator, and we are made in His image, so we are creative as well. But what are we supposed to do with that creativity? Pastor Derek Brown takes a look at the [...]
Hope for the Hopeless
In this message from the A Funeral for a City series, Pastor Derek Brown disects the middle verses of Lamentations 3 (verses 19-39), as we look at the where hope comes from in the midst of affliction. Pastor Derek talks about the steadfast love of God…and how it relates to red lights. Listen below!
Song of the Afflicted King
In this message from the A Funeral for a City series, Pastor Derek Brown disects the first 18 verses of Lamentations 3, as we look at the meaning of affliction in both the ungodly person’s and the godly person’s life. Pastor Derek talks about Job, joy in the midst of suffering, and worshiping at Best [...]
Continual Tears
In this message from the A Funeral for a City series, Pastor Derek Brown disects the remainder of Lamentations 2, as we look at the response of God’s people to God’s wrath in their midst: prayer. Pastor Derek talks about how to pray continually (as 1 Thess 5:17 instructs) and explains what soul-melting is. Listen [...]
God, Our Enemy
In this message from the A Funeral for a City series, Pastor Derek Brown explains the first seventeen verses of Lamentations 2, as we look at the character of God in response to sin. Pastor Derek talks about sin as a declaration of war on a holy God, and the solution to the anger of [...]
Hearing from Her
In this message from the A Funeral for a City series, Pastor Derek Brown explains the rest of Lamentations 1, as we look at Jerusalem’s problems…and her proposed solution. Pastor Derek also talks about showing compassion, challenges men to be men, and provides an answer to our yearnings for both justice and mercy. Listen below! [...]
The Enslaved Princess
In this message from the A Funeral for a City series, Pastor Derek Brown explains the first part of Lamentations 1, as we discuss what sin really is…and what God’s response is. Pastor Derek also talks about what a city is, what our response to suffering should be, and how Lamentations points to Jesus. Listen [...]
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