Galen Harrill

Galen Harrill's passion for the church developed as he saw God working powerfully in his native Northeast through the individual and collective activities of churches throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. His participation in these works greatly matured his love of service in a cause greater than himself and challenged him to seek how he might further God's Kingdom wherever God placed him. In college, he gained experience in ministry and missions as he served internships in Illinois, California and Kenya. After earning degrees at Abilene Christian University, he worked with a small church in Philadelphia while preparing to go abroad. In 1995 he moved to Prague, Czech Republic to serve with a church planting team among a predominately atheistic population. It was there he faced his greatest challenges as he grew to understand the limitless power of faith working in the lives of God's people. He met and married his wife while serving in Prague and two of their three children were born there. They returned to the States in 2005 and moved to Pennsylvania, where Galen has worked as a special education teacher and itinerant preacher. Officially, he has served with churches in East Lansdowne, Pottstown and North Wales, PA. He currently preaches at the North Penn Church of Christ in North Wales. While serving as preacher for this congregation over the past three years, Galen has helped to nurture this loving congregation to greater depths and heights of love and service for Christ. Galen holds two bachelor's degrees in Biblical Studies and Human Communication and two master's degrees in Missions and Educational Leadership. He lives in Lancaster County with his wife and three children.

Naaman

By / March 14, 2022
Naaman
Title:  Naaman Text:  II Kings 5
  • A time of great upheaval….
  • Ahab’s family is on the throne
  • God is working even in wicked times – Elijah, Elisha….
  • God’s work is often surprising – II Kings 5:1
Naaman needs God….
  • Nothing in his power could save him….
  • Others know what he needs and are not afraid to share it….
  • Elisha is speaking the words of God….
Naaman’s obedience and the result….
  • Not a sure thing – 5:11-12
  • Others convince him – 5:13
  • He is more than just healed – he is converted….
Lessons….
  • God’s ways are not complicated….
  • He says what He means and means what He says….
  • Salvation is not for sale….
  • A life of gratitude and allegiance is what God requires….
  • Is God asking you to do something today you are not doing?
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Total Allegiance to Jesus and the Way of the Cross

By / March 10, 2022
Allegiance to Jesus
Title:  Total Allegiance to Jesus and the Way of the Cross Title Text:  Isaiah 53 Jesus’ way forewarned in prophesy
  • Isaiah 53
    • Came in humility – v. 2
    • Took care of our greatest needs – v. 4-6
    • Despised and afflicted because of it – v. 3, 7-8
    • God’s will – v. 10a
    • Bigger picture – v. 10b-12
Submission in the Garden
  • Luke 22:39-46
    • Brings His will in line with God’s, becomes an active participant – v. 41-45
    • Does not fight back – v. 47-53
His followers….
  • Peter and John – Acts 4:1-4
  • Stephan – Acts 7
  • Paul – contrast Acts 8:1-3 vs. II Corinthians 11:21-30
To what end? – I Corinthians 9:19-23, I Peter 2:12
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The Sheep and the Goats

By / February 17, 2022

Title:  The Sheep and the Goats

Text:  Matthew 25:31-46

Explanation….

  • Sheep and goats are just a simile for separation
  • This is a throne scene
  • We are brought into the presence of Jesus
  • All nations, all peoples, are present

None of this is complicated….

  • These tasks are not hard things to do.
  • Neither the blessed nor the punished knew they were serving/not serving Jesus.
  • To live in expectation of His coming is what is expected….

The Rich Young Ruler

By / February 17, 2022

Title:  The Rich Young Ruler

Text:  Mark 10:17-31

“Why do you call me good?”

  • Jesus will not be deterred by nice words. This is a society determined to maintain a certain social structure, keeping the “sinners” apart from the “righteous.”
    • Did the young man understand his spiritual condition? 3:23
  • Jesus wants people to think!
    • Requires time… requires space….
    • If we call Jesus “good,” than we are calling Him “God.” If we call Him “God,” we must listen to Him.

Jesus sees the man clearly

  • Jesus is prompted by love….
  • Jesus acts in the man’s best interest….
    • The two above points are synonymous!
  • Jesus knows what stands in the man’s way….
  • Jesus holds out hope!
    • No-one can do enough to enter Heaven – this is by God’s grace!

Jesus turns to the needs of the disciples….

  • Corrects their thinking….
  • Encourages them in their proper decision….

Hope – “At That Time….”

By / February 17, 2022

Title:  Hope – “At That Time….”

Main Text:  Jeremiah chs. 30-31

Jeremiah’s shifting emphasis….

  • Hope for Israel – 31:7-9, 15-20
  • Hope for Judah – 31:23-25, 31
  • Through trouble and judgement – 30:7,11; 31:18-19
  • Through God’s character – 30:10-11, 18-22; 31:9, 11, 13-14

Application….

  • We can expect trouble… Rachel – 31:15; Jeremiah himself
  • We are saved through trouble – 30:7, II Corinthians 4:17
  • God does right by His people – 31:15-17, 27-30

A Reason for Thanksgiving

By / March 15, 2022

Title:  A Reason for Thanksgiving

Text:  Various

Blessing and Deliverance – Old Testament….

  • Psalm 136
  • II Chronicles 20
  • Psalm 88 – not always seen – considered the saddest song in the psalter

Blessing and Deliverance – New Testament….

  • Everything is better! (In comparison with Psalm 88)
    • Hebrews 7:18-22; 11:16, 35;
  • We have Christ! – Colossians
    • Inheritance and forgiveness – 1:12-14
    • Reconciliation – 1:21-22
    • Fullness – 2:2-5; 9-10
    • Resurrection – 2:12

Thanksgiving!

By / February 17, 2022

Title:  Thanksgiving!

Text:  Psalm 95

Our God is a great God!

  • Psalm 95:3,4,5
  • Job 38-41

God shares His greatness with us! – Psalm 95:1,6,7

Our response is joy, thanksgiving, and worship!

  • Psalm 95:1,2,6
  • II Samuel 6
  • Acts 3:1-10

Any other response is absurd…. Psalm 95:8-11

To Be Like Dad! A Father’s Day lesson

By / February 17, 2022

Title:  To Be Like Dad!

John 5:19-23

Set the example in holiness….

  • Set apart and different:
  • Leviticus 11:45
  • Genesis 6:9-13 vs. I Kings 15:25-26

Set the example in love….

  • Lamentations 3:22-24
  • Psalm 30:5
  • Job 1:1-5
  • Ephesians 5:1
  • Proverbs 13:24

Set the example in fairness!

  • Romans 2:11
  • Matthew 5t:45-48
  • Genesis 37