“Loved” Life Group Lesson Ephesians 3:14-21 May 3, 2020 OPEN: Is there any part of our current new normal that you surprisingly like? Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he
Continue readingChris Smith preaches from Ephesians 3, worship is lead by Trey Wrapp and Jeff and Carolee McPherson, and communion thoughts are shared with us all the way from Honduras by Moises Chino. Today as we continue our journey through Ephesians, we look at Ephesians 3 and remind ourselves that we
Continue readingDear Harpeth Hills, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea…The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” Psalms
Continue readingWe hope that your family is able to enjoy the children’s moment that is provided along with the sermon for each Sunday. These online lessons are able to be viewed whenever is best for you, and can be accessed at any time from our website under Church Family Resources. This week’s children’s moment
Continue readingDear Harpeth Hills, I kind of hit the wall on Monday. I was blue knowing we were canceling all church activities for May, tired of being cooped up, sick of TV, disinterested in reading, missing the grandchildren, and thinking normal or semi-normal would never return. From observing the body language
Continue readingNations University is “a school without walls” that provides an affordable, high-quality Christian education. For the most part, the work has continued despite the global pandemic. There have even been small increases in new students, returning students, plus a significant increase in study on the part of existing students during
Continue readingYour generosity has been inspiring. Since the beginning of April, $33,250 has been distributed to organizations and ministries that are providing assistance and relief throughout Nashville and Franklin. Thank you for your willingness to stand in the gap for so many people. You can continue to give online to the
Continue readingDear Church Family, This is the last Sunday of April, the 7th Sunday we have been apart as a church family. We miss each other and long to gather in groups larger than ten; we yearn for the ability to shake a hand or give a hug to someone that
Continue reading“Resurrected” Life Group Lesson Ephesians 2:1-10 April 26, 2020 OPEN: Is there any particular thing that the Lord seems to be teaching you at this time? Ephesians 2:1-10 (NIV) As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of
Continue readingJason Thompson shares his gratitude for our church’s generosity, Trey and Chelsea Wrapp, Elizabeth Harrell, and Brad Arnold lead worship, and Chris Smith preaches from Ephesians 2. How does God see us? What are we “In His Sight.” Join us as we explore God’s word from Ephesians 2:1-10. The word
Continue readingStan Smith continues our online Bible class for Sunday mornings.
Continue readingThe Long Family shares a story from Genesis for our Children! This week’s children’s moment will be based on the story of Noah’s ark, with the message that God Cares about our Safety. In advance of this week’s lesson, we have included a few extra resources should you like to
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Please pray for the children, house parents, and staff at Ciudad de Ángeles in Cozumel, Mexico. They have closed the campus to limit exposure to the virus. Pray for protection and good health at Ciudad, their church family, and their community which relies heavily on tourism for employment. They are
Continue readingThank you to those who brought food and supplies and gave so generously to the COVID-19 Relief Fund. So many people in Nashville and Franklin will be blessed this week. Feed Our City funds and items will be delivered to Nashville Inner City Ministry, Open Table Nashville, Second Harvest Food
Continue readingLetter to the Church April 22, 2020 Dear Harpeth Hills, The term “snowflake generation” was designated word of the year in 2016. The Collins English dictionary defines the term as “the young adults of the 2010s, viewed as being less resilient and more prone to taking offense than previous generations.”
Continue readingDear Harpeth Hills: Mister Rogers once said, “My mother used to say, a long time ago, whenever there would be any real catastrophe. . .she would say, ‘Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers–just on the sidelines.’ That’s why I think if news programs could make a
Continue readingWatch with others, Sunday at 8:30am, on our Facebook page. What does God see in you? This Sunday we begin a new journey we are calling “In His Sight.” Together we will search the New Testament letter of Ephesians with an eye for noticing what God sees in us when
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Continue reading“Empowered” Life Group Lesson Ephesians 1:15-23 April 19, 2020 OPEN: What are some of the physically darkest moments that you have ever experienced, the kind where it is hard to see your hand in front of your face? (a cave, a dark field in the middle of nowhere?) Ephesians 1:15-23
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