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In today's Sunday morning sermon, Lead Pastor Dan Harrison delivers a compelling message on the importance of our inheritance in Christ Jesus and how it impacts issues within the church. Continuing his series, Pastor Dan explains how the Apostle Paul wrote to the church of Ephesus, a city once driven by paganism. As the light of Christ spread, God's works began to transform the city's economy. Today's sermon is titled, "Children of Light."

Drawing from Ephesians 5:3-21, Pastor Dan explores how Paul warns against engaging in immoral behaviors like sexual immorality, impurity, and greed, emphasizing that these have no place among God's people. Instead, believers are encouraged to practice goodness, righteousness, and truth. The passage stresses the importance of exposing deeds of darkness and living wisely, making the most of every opportunity. Paul urges believers to be filled with the Spirit, worship together, give thanks to God, and submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Pastor Dan reflects on the Disney classic "The Lion King," where Simba, living in exile, is reminded in a vision, "Remember who you are." Similarly, Pastor Dan reminds us that as believers, we have power and authority over darkness. He emphasizes that we must not participate in what we used to do but instead live boldly in Christ, drawing darkness into the light through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Let's lean in as Pastor Dan shares what it means to be "Children of Light," enjoying the greater pleasures found in the Spirit rather than the world. Ask God to open your heart to receive this transformative word today.

Scripture References: Ephesians 5:3-21

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n today's Sunday morning sermon, Lead Pastor Dan Harrison brings us a profound message on the importance of addressing conflicts within the church. Continuing the discussion on reaffirming who we are as a church, Pastor Dan references our core values throughout the sermon titled, “Rules of Engagement.”

Drawing from Ephesians 4:17-5:2, Pastor Dan explores how the Apostle Paul instructs believers to no longer live as Gentiles, who are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God. Paul emphasizes the need to put off the old self, corrupted by deceitful desires, and be renewed in the attitude of our minds.

Pastor Dan starts with a striking thought: "Our fight is not against people on earth. We are fighting against the rulers, authorities, and powers of this world’s darkness." He explains how sometimes these spiritual battles can lead to friendly fire within the church. Just like in war, there are certain biblical rules of engagement to follow.

Join Pastor Dan this week as he delves into these "Rules of Engagement" and how they apply to the body of Christ. Ask God to open your heart to receive this timely and crucial word today.

Scripture References: Ephesians 4:17-5:2

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In today's Sunday morning sermon, Lead Pastor Dan Harrison brings us a powerful message on the importance of "Body Building" within the church. Over the next few weeks, Pastor Dan will reaffirm who we are as a church, referencing our core values along the way. Today's sermon, titled “Body Building,” is based on Ephesians 4:11-16, where the Apostle Paul explains the roles and purposes of different ministry gifts within the church and their contributions to spiritual maturity and unity.

Paul describes how Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip believers for works of service. This equipping builds up the body of Christ until we all reach unity in faith and knowledge of the Son of God, achieving spiritual maturity and the fullness of Christ.

Pastor Dan begins the sermon with two key questions: Whose job is it to do "ministry"? and Where is Ravenna Assembly of God located? Reflecting on his ministry experience, Pastor Dan emphasizes that when God gives you a vision, you need to move on it. Don’t run from it or pass it off; doing so robs you of the blessing. God has called all of us to do ministry.

Let’s lean in as Pastor Dan shares how we are to build the body of Christ. Ask God to open your heart to receive this word today.

**Scripture References:** Ephesians 4:11-16 and Ephesians 4:1

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Join us for today's impactful sermon by Lead Pastor Dan Harrison, titled "Unity." In this message, Pastor Dan delves into the significance of unity within the church, drawing from Ephesians 4:1-6. Here, the Apostle Paul calls believers to live lives worthy of their calling, marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace, highlighting that there is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all.



Pastor Dan opens with a profound statement: “The only thing that can defeat an unstoppable power is disunity.” This powerful truth underscores the need for unity within the body of Christ. Over the next few weeks, Pastor Dan will reaffirm who we are as a church, referencing our core values along the way.



Walk through this passage with Pastor Dan and let God speak to you on the importance of unity. Let's open our hearts and ask God to instill in us the spirit of unity that is so vital to Jesus.



**Scripture References:** Ephesians 4:1-6, Galatians 3:28, John 17:20-23

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Welcome to this week's podcast, where we celebrate a truly special service: the installation of Pastor Dan Harrison. This memorable event features Pastor Beck presenting a prestigious plaque from the Ohio Ministry Network for the Assembly of God organization.

In this unique Tag-Team sermon, Former Pastor Gary Beck and Pastor Dan Harrison share the stage. Their message draws a powerful parallel to the biblical story of Elijah and Elisha, symbolizing the passing of the mantle. Our main scripture for today is 2 Kings 2:6-15.

Join us for this extraordinary episode and be blessed by the inspiring word from these two great men of God. Don't miss out on this spiritual milestone!

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In today's Sunday morning sermon, Lead Pastor Dan Harrison delivers a powerful message on answering the call of God, titled "4 Words That Changed the World." Drawing from Acts 9:1-19, Pastor Dan explores the dramatic conversion of Saul, later known as Paul. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul's journey to Damascus is interrupted by a blinding light from heaven and the voice of Jesus asking, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" 



Blinded and humbled, Saul is led into Damascus, where a disciple named Ananias receives a vision from the Lord, calling out, "Ananias." When he responds, "Here I am, Lord," Ananias becomes a pivotal part of Saul's transformation. By laying hands on Saul, Ananias restores his sight, and Saul is baptized, marking his transformation from a persecutor to a devoted apostle of Christ who would go on to reach thousands.



Pastor Dan emphasizes the importance of answering God's call in our own lives. There may be people around us whom God cannot reach without our obedience. As we open our hearts and minds to God's call and respond with "Here I am, Lord," we too can witness the supernatural become possible and see God work through us to fulfill His plan.



Join us in this inspiring sermon as Pastor Dan Harrison encourages us to be active participants in God's mission. Let's allow God to transform us from the inside out and embrace the incredible changes He can bring about in our lives and the lives of others.