Hell - Sept. 2025
Safe Harbor Outreach Podcast
This weeks service focused on the reality and seriousness of hell, emphasizing that it is a real, eternal place of punishment and separation from God resulting from rejecting Jesus Christ. Pastor Greg Melvin urged attendees to reflect on their relationship with Jesus, urging repentance and accepting Christ as Lord to avoid hell's consequences. Encouragement was given for individuals to respond to the Holy Spirit's conviction immediately, with plans to continue this important message in the following week's service.
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Do Not Forget
Safe Harbor Outreach Podcast
The pastor emphasized the vital importance of maintaining a strong, personal connection with God and the Holy Spirit, urging believers to actively seek and "stir up" the gift of God within themselves to experience His presence and power. He warned against the church becoming complacent or focused on worldly distractions, highlighting that true spiritual life and church growth come from the Holy Spirit, not merely attendance or programs. The message called for heartfelt repentance, holiness, and a renewed hunger for God to overcome struggles and live a victorious Christian life empowered by the...
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A Change of Action
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Pastor Greg Melvin emphasized the importance of making a "change of action" in life to overcome repetitive struggles and move forward spiritually and personally. He highlighted three key areas needing adjustment: regaining focus, realigning priorities with God first, and maintaining commitment through devotion and obedience. The message encouraged trust in God’s power, surrendering control, and seeking His guidance to experience blessings and a more abundant life.
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Five Men and a Cot - Brother Ed Wilson
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Guest speaker Brother Ed Wilson delivered a heartfelt sermon centered on the biblical story from Mark 2 about faith, healing, and the power of Jesus to forgive sins and perform miracles, emphasizing the importance of belief and active faith in God's healing power. He encouraged the congregation to attend church with excitement and anticipation, to trust in divine healing, and to support those who are sick through prayer and faith. The message included personal testimonies and reminders that God’s healing power is sovereign, often mysterious, but always available for those who seek Him...
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A Powerful Church
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Pastor Greg Melvin emphasized that the church is both a place for worship and an outreach center, called to nurture believers and actively serve the community. He highlighted the importance of dependence on God, prayer, the Holy Spirit, sound doctrine, unity, and living out the Great Commission to be a truly powerful church. The ultimate purpose of the church is to glorify God, transform lives, and make a lasting kingdom impact beyond its walls.
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Breaking the Power of the Devil
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Pastor Greg Melvin emphasized that the devil is a liar with no authority over believers, highlighting the victory Jesus Christ achieved through His death, burial, and resurrection, which empowers Christians to live victoriously and exercise authority over evil. He encouraged the congregation to stand firm in faith, use the authority given by God to reject doubt and unbelief, and actively resist the enemy's schemes through prayer, obedience, and the Word of God. The message concluded with a call to faith, repentance, and embracing the power and authority of Jesus in daily life to overcome...
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Finish Strong
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Pastor Greg Melvin encouraged the congregation to persevere and finish strong in their spiritual and personal lives by keeping their focus on Jesus and avoiding distractions. He emphasized the importance of endurance, drawing on biblical references and personal anecdotes, such as the story of Billy Graham and the lesson of catching a "second wind." Ultimately, the message conveyed that life is a marathon requiring steadfast commitment, willpower, and faith to receive the eternal reward of hearing "well done" from the Lord.
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Treasures of Darkness
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Pastor Greg Melvin delivered an encouraging message emphasizing that dark or difficult moments in life are often times when God is actively working and developing individuals for greater purposes. Using biblical references and personal anecdotes, he illustrated that darkness is not absence of God but a period of preparation and growth, likening it to seeds planted in the dark soil for future blossoming. The congregation was urged to trust in God's plan, remain faithful during trials, and anticipate the treasures and blessings that arise from their current challenges.
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Are You Truly Saved
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Pastor Greg Melvin passionately urged attendees to seriously examine their faith and salvation, emphasizing the Bible's teaching that genuine salvation requires being born again and living a life led by the Holy Spirit. He warned against complacency, sin, and mere religious activity without true commitment to Jesus Christ and called for heartfelt repentance and spiritual renewal. An altar call was extended for anyone seeking to truly accept Christ and commit to following Him wholeheartedly.
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Leviathan
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Lead Pastor Greg Melvin addressed the spiritual threat posed by the spirit Leviathan, describing it as a force of pride that disrupts unity, communication, and personal goals, and emphasized the need for believers to guard their hearts and stay united in the church's mission. Through biblical references, the message highlighted the importance of flowing together as one body in Christ to overcome this lurking enemy and accomplish God's vision. The service concluded with a prayer for continued unity, love, and spiritual strength within the congregation.
info_outlineLead Pastor Greg Melvin emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will and being persistent in prayer, drawing parallels to the biblical figure Elijah and his unwavering faith. He highlights the need for believers to move beyond self-centered prayers and focus on seeking revival and miracles for the community. The service concludes with a call to action for individuals to be open to God's direction and to actively participate in His work.