Soul Harvest Worship Center

Soul Harvest Worship Center/ Pastor Verna Brown

We are a vibrant, spirit-filled, non-denominational church out of Modesto, CA.

  1. God is in The Details | Pastor Simone

    4D AGO

    God is in The Details | Pastor Simone

    Podcast Description: God Is in the Details — A Message from Pastor Simone In this powerful message, Pastor Simone walks through the story of Noah to reveal a truth we often overlook: God is in the details. From the precise instructions for building the ark in Genesis 6 to the moment the ark rested on the mountains of Ararat, every step shows a God who is both intentional and trustworthy. Noah obeyed God completely, but he was never in control of the outcome. He could build the ark, gather the animals, and enter when God said so, but he could not control the rain, the rising waters, or how long the storm would last. This message explores the tension between obedience and control, reminding us that faith often means surrendering what we cannot manage. You’ll also hear the profound moment when God shut the door of the ark, a reminder that sometimes God closes what we cannot, and that His protection is part of His promise. Pastor Simone then dives into one of the hardest spiritual seasons: the waiting after the storm. While the rain lasted 40 days, the ark floated for 150. Sometimes the real challenge isn’t the crisis, it’s trusting God in the quiet, uncertain stretch that follows. Finally, this message ends with a powerful truth: God already chose the mountain. Before the first drop of rain fell, the place where Noah would land had already been determined. If you’re in a season where life feels uncertain, where you’re obeying God but still floating in the unknown, this message will remind you that God doesn’t just design the ark, He determines the resting place. Trust Him with what was never meant to be controlled, only surrendered.

    31 min
  2. Samson: Strength, Weakness, Redemption | Pastor Verna DeHart

    MAR 2

    Samson: Strength, Weakness, Redemption | Pastor Verna DeHart

    The Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible (Part 9)Samson – Strength, Weakness, RedemptionSunday, March 1, 2026 In this powerful episode, Pastor Verna DeHart unpacks one of the most complex and cautionary stories in the Book of Judges, the life of Samson. Born as a miracle.Set apart from birth.Anointed with supernatural strength. Yet Samson’s story is not just about power, it’s about drift, compromise, and ultimately redemption. Drawing from Judges 13–16, this message explores the deeper meaning behind Samson’s Nazirite vow and the covenant sign of his uncut hair. His strength was never about hair, it was about consecration. And when his heart slowly drifted, his outward calling eventually followed. You’ll hear three life-shaping truths: • Anointing does not replace obedience.• Small compromises lead to great collapse.• Failure is not final when repentance is real. One of the most sobering lines in Scripture says, “He did not know that the Lord had departed from him.” This episode challenges us to examine where gifting may be functioning without intimacy and where we may be treating sacred things casually. But the story doesn’t end in failure. When Scripture says, “His hair began to grow again,” it signals hope. Consecration can return. Alignment can be restored. Strength comes back to surrendered hearts. This message will prompt you to reflect: Where have I been relying on gifting more than obedience?What small compromises have I normalized?What has God entrusted to me that I must guard carefully? Samson’s final prayer reveals a powerful truth: redemption is real, and God restores what we surrender back to Him. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that drift is not destiny, and that restoration is available. Subscribe for more messages in The Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible series.

    1h 6m
  3. Gideon - From Fearful to Faith-filled - Pastor Verna DeHart

    FEB 23

    Gideon - From Fearful to Faith-filled - Pastor Verna DeHart

    In this powerful eighth message in The Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible, Pastor Verna DeHart takes us into the life of Gideon, a man who began in fear but was transformed into a faith-filled deliverer. Israel had drifted. A new generation forgot the miracles, the deliverance, and the faithfulness of God. As recorded in the Book of Judges, Midian invaded at harvest time, stripping the land and starving the people. Hidden in a winepress, threshing wheat in fear, Gideon hardly looked like a hero. Yet God called him something different: “Mighty man of fearless courage.” In this episode, you’ll discover: How God calls you by your destiny, not your current condition Why honest questions don’t offend God How faith grows step by step through encounter Why God sometimes reduces your resources to reveal His power How obedience unlocks supernatural victory Pastor Verna reminds us that hiding does not disqualify us, reduction is not rejection, and God’s strength is always enough. We also begin with a powerful “Battle Seed Promise” from Ruth 2:12, a reminder that when we sow in faith under our Redeemer’s covering, He sees and richly rewards us. Just as Ruth stepped out in obedience in a season of lack and found refuge under God’s wings, we are invited to declare: “I sow in faith and take refuge in God my Redeemer, who sees my work and richly rewards me.” This message concludes with Communion, served by our youth, a beautiful picture of faith passed to the next generation. If you’ve ever felt hidden, reduced, or unsure, this message will remind you who God says you are. From fearful to faith-filled, your story isn’t finished yet.

    48 min
  4.  Judges & Ruth: Our Righteous Judge and Redeeming Kinsman | Pastor Verna DeHart

    FEB 22

     Judges & Ruth: Our Righteous Judge and Redeeming Kinsman | Pastor Verna DeHart

    In Part 7 of Jesus Revealed in Every Book of the Bible, Pastor Verna DeHart traces “The Scarlet Thread Through Scripture” in her powerful message, Judges & Ruth: Our Righteous Judge and Redeeming Kinsman. Recorded on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, this sermon reveals how Jesus stands at the center of two seemingly contrasting books—one marked by chaos and cycles of sin, the other by covenant love and redemption. The book of Judges exposes a tragic spiritual pattern: forgetting God, falling into sin, oppression, crying out, deliverance—only to repeat the cycle again. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pastor Verna shows us that willpower cannot break sin cycles—only a King can. Jesus is not a temporary deliverer; He is our Righteous Judge for all generations. Under His authority, truth is no longer relative, and sin no longer has dominion. Then in the midst of national chaos, the book of Ruth reveals redemption at work. Ruth, a widow in a foreign land, chooses covenant over convenience and obedience over comfort. When she sows faithfully under God’s covering, Boaz declares blessing over her life. Her story becomes a prophetic picture of Jesus—our true Kinsman Redeemer—who became like us, paid the price, and restored our inheritance. From Ruth to Obed, from Obed to Jesse, from Jesse to David—and from David to Christ—the scarlet thread of redemption was weaving a Savior even in Israel’s darkest days. This episode will encourage you to:• Live under the authority of Jesus, your Righteous Judge• Break free from destructive cycles through grace• Trust that redemption is working, even in seasons of lack• Declare that nothing in your story is wasted

    49 min
  5. Jesus in Joshua - Our Victorious Commander | Pastor Verna DeHart

    FEB 12

    Jesus in Joshua - Our Victorious Commander | Pastor Verna DeHart

    Jesus in Joshua — Our Victorious CommanderJesus Revealed in Every Book of the Bible (Part 6) | The Scarlet Thread Through Scripture In this powerful episode, we continue tracing the Scarlet Thread through Scripture and discover how the Book of Joshua reveals Jesus as our Victorious Commander. Joshua was called to lead God’s people into promise but he was never meant to do it alone. In the same way, we are not sent into battles, transitions, or new seasons without the presence of Christ going before us. Through this message, we see Jesus revealed as: The One who goes before us into promise The Commander of the Lord’s armies (Jehovah Sabaoth) The One who wins battles through obedient faith The One who ultimately leads us into rest From the encounter with the Commander before Jericho, to the miraculous fall of the walls, to the fulfillment of every promise spoken — Joshua points us to Christ: Faithful, True, and victorious. This episode reminds us: We don’t fight for victory — we fight from victory. God’s Word does not expire. Obedience unlocks breakthrough. Jesus will never fail, forsake, or leave us without support. Key Promise:“For He Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support.” (Hebrews 13:5) If you’re facing a battle, stepping into something new, or waiting on a promise this message will strengthen your faith and remind you that your Commander is already standing in the field. Be strong. Be courageous.The Lord of Hosts goes before you.

    45 min
  6. Joshua - Courage to Cross Over | Pastor Verna DeHart

    FEB 11

    Joshua - Courage to Cross Over | Pastor Verna DeHart

    Joshua — Courage to Cross OverThe Heroes and Great Stories of the Bible (Part 6)February 8, 2026 After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Israel stands at the edge of promise once again. Moses is gone. The Jordan is overflowing. The moment requires courage. In this powerful message, we explore the life of Joshua — a leader prepared in private before he was positioned in public. Though Israel had seen miracles, their fear-filled words once delayed their destiny. Now, a new generation must rise with aligned faith, courageous obedience, and mouths that agree with heaven. In “Joshua: Courage to Cross Over,” we discover: How private preparation positions us for public assignment Why every promise comes with a “Jordan” that requires a step of faith The connection between courage, obedience, and the words we speak How unusual obedience unlocks unusual victories — just like Jericho This episode challenges us to guard our words, give freely with joy, and step forward even when the waters haven’t parted yet. Because the water moves after obedience. The shout comes after the silence. And victory follows alignment. Key Declaration:“I give freely and joyfully, and the Lord blesses all my work and increase.” If you’re standing at the edge of something new — a calling, a promise, a transition — this message will stir your faith to arise, cross over, and possess what God has spoken. It’s time to speak life.It’s time to be strong and courageous.It’s time to cross over.

    1 hr

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We are a vibrant, spirit-filled, non-denominational church out of Modesto, CA.