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Just You Wait | Pastor Jeff Thompson

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2025/11/23

In this week’s message from our True Religion series, we turn to James 5:7–12—a passage that speaks directly to anyone who’s weary, waiting, or walking through hardship. In “Just You Wait,” we’re reminded that God’s justice is certain and His purposes never fail. James calls us to a patient, steadfast faith: to trust God’s timing, to endure with hope, and to remember that every trial has a purpose in His hands.Let’s lean in together as we learn what it means to wait well and stand firm. Executive

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Attacks on the Rich | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/11/16

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. Today, we continue our series True Religion: The Book of James with a message from Pastor Jeff Bucknam titled “Attacks on the Rich,” from James 5:1–6.James confronts one of the most powerful idols of every age—money—and exposes the danger of trusting in wealth instead of in God. Pastor Jeff walks us through why James speaks so strongly, what the rich in this passage were doing wrong, and what it means for us as followers of Jesus today. Let’s listen in

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Stay in Your Lane | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/11/09

Who are we to judge—or to think we know what tomorrow will bring? In “Stay in Your Lane,” Pastor Jeff Bucknam unpacks James 4:11–17, showing how humility before God transforms both our speech and our plans. When we recognize God’s authority over every part of life, we find freedom and peace in letting Him lead. Listen now. Executive Producer: Flavius Herlo Speaker: Pastor Jeff Bucknam Sound design, mixing, and editing: Bryan Tripp Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan

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The Fight Behind Our Fights | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/11/02

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. Today, Pastor Jeff Bucknam continues our series True Religion: The Book of James with a message called “The Fight Behind Our Fights.” From James 4:1–10, we’ll see that our conflicts with others reveal a deeper battle within — but God offers more grace when we humble ourselves and draw near to Him. Listen now. Executive Producer: Flavius Herlo Speaker: Pastor Jeff Bucknam Sound design, mixing, and editing: Bryan Tripp Graphic Design: Wesley

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True Wisdom | Pastor Jeff Thompson

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2025/10/26

What kind of wisdom shapes your life—the kind that seeks your own way, or the kind that comes from above? In this message from James 3:13–18, Pastor Jeff Thompson unpacks the difference as we continue our True Religion series, discovering that true wisdom is seen not in words, but in works that bring peace. Listen now. Executive Producer: Flavius Herlo Speaker: Pastor Jeff Thompson Sound design, mixing, and editing: Bryan Tripp Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer:

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Watch Your Mouth | Pastor Tommy Creutz

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2025/10/19

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast! We’re continuing in our series True Religion: The Book of James—a powerful look at what genuine faith looks like in everyday life.This weekend’s message, “Watch Your Mouth,” from James 3:1–12, reminds us just how much our words matter. Pastor Tommy Creutz teaches that our tongues hold incredible power—they can build up or destroy, bring healing or harm, reveal faith or foolishness. Let’s listen together and ask the Lord to help us use our words to honor

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Alone, But Not Alone | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/10/12

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. We're in the series True Religion from the Book of James. This weekend, Pastor Jeff Bucknam opens to James 2:14-26 in our series True Religion: The Book of James with a message titled “Alone, But Not Alone.” James 2:14–26 reminds us that while we are saved by grace through faith alone, true faith is never alone. We are not made right with God by our works, but genuine faith produces visible fruit. As you watch and listen, pray for a fresh reminder of the

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The Inconsistency of Partiality | Pastor Christian...

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2025/10/06

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. We're in the series True Religion from the Book of James. This weekend, Pastor Christian Constante continues our series True Religion: The Book of James with a message titled “The Inconsistency of Partiality” from James 2:1–13. Faith in Jesus leaves no room for favoritism. James challenges us to examine how we view and treat others—reminding us that showing partiality contradicts the very heart of the gospel. True faith looks beyond appearance, status, or

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Two Marks of True Religion | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/09/28

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. We're in the series True Religion from the Book of James.This weekend, Pastor Jeff Bucknam opens James 1:27 with a challenging message called “Two Marks of True Religion.” What proves that someone really follows Jesus? According to James, it’s not flashy rituals or religious talk, but two unmistakable marks—caring for the oppressed and remaining unstained by the world. Listen as Pastor Jeff unpacks these life-defining truths and calls us to a faith

54:02

Jumping to Conclusions Ends in a Devastating Fall |...

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2025/09/21

Welcome to the weekly sermon podcast from Harvest Bible Chapel.This weekend, Pastor Jeff Bucknam continues our series through the Book of James with a message titled Jumping to Conclusions Ends in a Devastating Fall from James 1:19–26. Words matter. They reveal what’s in our hearts and can build up or tear down the family of God. James calls us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger—because the righteousness of God is not produced by human outrage, but by hearts transformed by

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Dangers to Receiving the Crown of Life | Pastor Jeff...

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2025/09/14

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. Today, we’re continuing our series True Religion: The Book of James. Pastor Jeff Bucknam is preaching from James 1:12–18 with a message titled ‘Dangers to Receiving the Crown of Life.’ Trials and hardships can shake our faith, but James reminds us that those who persevere will receive the crown of life that God has promised. In this sermon, Pastor Jeff exposes two lies that keep us from trusting God and shows us why we can be confident that our God is

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The Rich Poor and the Poor Rich | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/09/07

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. We’re continuing our series in the book of James, True Religion: The Book of James. Today, Pastor Jeff Bucknam brings a message from James 1:9–11 titled “The Rich Poor and the Poor Rich.” We live in a world where wealth promises security, comfort, and happiness—but James flips that upside down. In God’s kingdom, the poor are rich, and the rich can be poor. What truly matters isn’t the size of your bank account, but where your hope is anchored. Let’s

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Here Comes Wisdom | Pastor Jeff Thompson

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2025/08/31

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast! We’re glad you’re here as we continue our series in the book of James called True Religion.This weekend’s message is titled “Here Comes Wisdom,” from James 1:5–8. In these verses, James reminds us that God generously gives wisdom to those who ask Him. We’ll learn three key truths: to ask for wisdom, to ask because God is generous, and to ask in faith without doubting. Whether you’re listening on your commute, during a workout, or in a quiet moment at

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Here Comes Trouble | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/08/24

Welcome to the Harvest podcast. This weekend, we begin a brand-new series in the Book of James called True Religion. In the opening verses, James wastes no time—he goes straight to one of the hardest and most important parts of following Jesus: how we face trials.Pastor Jeff Bucknam opens God’s Word in James 1:1–4 and reminds us that trouble will come, but trials are not meaningless. In God’s hands, they shape our faith, strengthen our perseverance, and form us into the likeness of Christ. This

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The Final Word | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/08/17

Today, we’re wrapping up our four-year journey through the book of Acts with the final message in our series, We Are All Witnesses. Over the past fifty-plus sermons, we’ve seen the risen Jesus build His church through ordinary men and women empowered by the Holy Spirit. This weekend, Pastor Jeff Bucknam closes the series with a sermon from Acts 28 entitled, The Final Word. In this chapter, we see three themes come into focus: the mighty God who delivers, the transforming faith that sustains, and the

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Shipwrecked | Pastor Jeff Bucknam

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2025/08/10

Welcome to the Harvest Bible Chapel podcast. Today’s message, Shipwrecked, takes us into Acts 27—an incredible true story of Paul’s perilous voyage, fierce storms, and unwavering faith in the God who saves. Even in the midst of shipwreck, God’s purposes stand firm. And the same God who carried Paul through the storm is the One we can trust with our own lives and uncertain circumstances today.This podcast is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. Executive Producer: Flavius

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Defense Defense Defense | Pastor Tommy Creutz

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2025/08/03

What do you say when your faith is on trial? In Acts 26, the Apostle Paul shows us how to give a defense that isn’t about arguments or clever words—but about a transformed life. In this message, Pastor Tommy unpacks how Paul’s story, his consistency, and his mission all point to Jesus—and how we can do the same today. Listen now. This podcast is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. Executive Producer: Flavius Herlo Speaker: Pastor Tommy Creutz Sound design, mixing, and editing: Bryan

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Here We Go Again | Pastor Jeff Thompson

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2025/07/27

This weekend’s message is titled "Here We Go Again" from Acts 25. Maybe you’ve felt like you’re stuck in a situation on repeat—trying to do the right thing, but facing the same resistance. That’s exactly where we find the Apostle Paul today.As we dive into the story, we’ll uncover two essential principles for those who are waiting on God: walking in His steps and trusting His outcome. Whether you’re in a season of waiting or walking through opposition, this message will encourage you to stay

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Boat-Hugger or Water Walker? | Pastor Ron Zappia

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2025/07/20

Have you ever felt God calling you to step out, but fear kept you clinging to what’s familiar? In today’s message, guest preacher, Ron Zappia, Senior Pastor of Highpoint Church in Naperville, walks us through the powerful story of Jesus and Peter on the water in Matthew 14. You’ll discover four compelling reasons to become a “Water Walker” and five “boats” you may need to jump out of to experience deeper faith, greater power, and lasting growth. It’s time to move from comfort to calling. Let’s dive

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For Gospel Readiness | Pastor Brian White

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2025/07/13

What does it mean to be truly gospel-ready?In this message from Romans 10, Brian White, Lead Pastor of Harvest Church in Carmel, Indiana, challenges us to examine three key areas of gospel readiness: our motivation to see people saved, our message—a clear understanding of the gospel itself—and our method, the call to go and proclaim Christ. Whether you’ve been sharing your faith for years or are just beginning, this sermon will help you prepare your heart, sharpen your message, and step into God’s

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