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

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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

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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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Entering the Land of Promise

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Heaven
Title:  Entering the Land of Promise Text:  Deuteronomy 3:1-8
  • Believe the Promises!
  • Exodus 3:16-18
  • Deuteronomy 1:8
  • II Peter 3:9
  • Acts 2:39
  • Galatians 3:14, Ephesians 1:13
  • Hebrews 8:6
  • Psalm 119:160
Leave Complacency
  • Deuteronomy 4:6
  • Hebrews 3:7-11
  • Philippians 2:12-13, 3:12-14
  • I Corinthians 15:58
  • Luke 13:24
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