Virtue For Women

Spiritual growth is a lifelong process, but what does it look like in everyday life? Paul tells the Colossians it’s like changing your clothes. What’s in your spiritual closet? In this podcast, Leah invites us to think about the Designer clothing that Christ bought for us. Every item has been ethically sourced and sustainably designed by God’s Holy Spirit living in us. In Christ, we are fully loved, fully forgiven, fully accepted. Let’s dress like it!    To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.   Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul warned the Colossians not to let anyone capture them with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that comes from human thinking rather than from Christ. These seem like simple instructions, but we are inundated with content at warp speed from countless sources. How can we know what is true teaching and what is false? In this podcast, Wendy shares three “Be’s” that can help us determine the right path.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.   Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul wanted to help the Colossian believers guard the simple faith and sufficiency they had found in Christ. With all the conflicting voices on social media and in our world, there is pressure to explore false ideas and confusing pastimes that pull us away. In this podcast, Sue urges us to root our hope in Christ and be firmly planted in the gospel.  To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Trish focuses on Christ being our firm foundation. When we look to Jesus, we see perfectly who God is and experience the deep blessings of being anchored in Christ, even when everything around us is shifting.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul opens this letter to the Colossians by acknowledging what he sees God doing in their lives. He was a great source of encouragement to them, and us as well! Encouragement can bring light to the darkness, strength when you’re weak, and hope that overcomes despair. As we begin this study, Melanie reminds us to be intentional about encouraging one another.    To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In order to live this Christian life, we need a correct understanding of who Jesus Christ is and what He has done for us on the cross. In this introduction, Debbie briefly summarizes the reasons why Paul was compelled to respond with a letter of warning.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.       Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As followers of Christ, we need to consider why Jesus spent much of His time getting away to a quiet place. It seems that if He did it, we must need it too! In this podcast, Heidi shares four simple tips for practicing silence and solitude in a way that allows our heart to be still enough to listen to the Lord.  To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are drawn to the Lord when they see a healthy, vital church serving with joy and passion for the things of God. This paints an attractive picture to the watching world, and if we want this beautiful circle of life to continue, we need to share the gospel with others. Yet we all have excuses. In this podcast, Shelley uses the acronym, GO FISH to challenge some of the reasons why we don’t evangelize.      To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.       Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Christi discusses the mystery and miraculous power of the Word of God. How is it that some read God’s inspired word and experience His power and life within, yet others read and experience absolutely nothing? As Paul explains in 1 Corinthians 2:14, the Bible is a locked book to a locked heart. Yet it can penetrate even the hardest heart and bring the most avowed atheist to belief! For the Christian, reading and studying the Bible is not just important—it is vital! A soul cannot prosper without it. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We launch our fall season with a series on Spiritual Disciplines. For some, this may be the first time you discover that these practices are what you’ve been looking for in order to pursue God and grow in your relationship with Him.   In the next few weeks as we look deeply at these disciplines of grace, Cathe offers practical wisdom for getting started. Don’t wait for perfect conditions. Be willing to change your routine where needed. Start where you are and trust the Holy Spirit to mature you spiritually as you cooperate with Him. He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it!      To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galatians has been crystal clear on the truth that we are saved by grace through faith alone. We don’t earn our salvation, but we are called to live it out. On our own, that’s impossible but in step with the Spirit, we can do hard and impossible things. In this final episode, Wendy shares some practical steps for living out our faith using the acrostic OTHERS. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sue discusses the freedom we have because of Christ. But with this beautiful freedom, the apostle Paul reminds us not to use it to satisfy our sinful nature. To our last breath, we will battle a sin nature that wants what it wants—but we don’t fight alone. “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (Philippians 2:13). By walking in the Spirit, we are free to love and obey Christ and serve one another in love.  To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.       Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever prayed with someone to receive the Lord and seen the weight of sin lifted? You can just feel the joy and freedom in the air! Then sometime later they chose to go back to their old life. It’s so heartbreaking to see them in shackles again. In this episode, Shelley considers how legalism takes the heart out of Christianity. Choosing religion over relationship is like chasing shadows. The Holy Spirit gives us freedom from the heavy burden of trying to earn God’s favor. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Galatians started out well, but troublemakers convinced them they had to do more to be accepted by God. That’s the pitfall of legalism; it distorts the gospel and cheats us out of the intimacy and joy of grace through faith. In this episode, Leah reminds us to focus and rejoice in the truth that we don’t work for salvation; we walk in it. Grace sets us free to grow in faith and live it out in daily life.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galatians might not read like a typical love letter, but Paul loved the believers in the churches there and wanted to keep them accountable. After preaching the gospel throughout the region on his first visit, many Gentiles were saved, and new believers were growing in their faith. But troublemakers infiltrated the church, convincing them that faith wasn’t enough without keeping the law, too. Paul was understandably angry because gospel revision of any kind is gospel reversal. We see this in our own culture today. In this episode, Tiffany reminds us that the invitation of the gospel is for everyone, and the truth of the gospel is by grace, through faith in Christ alone.   To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’ve been in Christ for two days, two years, or two decades, one thing is certain: we all need the gospel. We never grow out of it. The gospel is milk; it is meat; it is the appetizer; it is the dessert! In this podcast, Cathe introduces our study in Galatians and reminds us that we need a daily reset by being in God’s Word. By embracing the Gospel, we discern what is real, what is true, and what it good.    To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every child needs nurture and a loving family. If you are currently fostering, praying about it, or want to know how you can help in practical ways, this workshop is for you.    To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is filled with choices and decisions to be made. After everything Jesus has said in this sermon, He brings it to the most important choice any of us will ever make: the broad path which leads to destruction or the narrow path that leads straight into Jesus’ arms. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.       Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our life is full of different terrains, spiritually. At times, the path may be smooth and beautiful. But there will be steep climbs and situations when we feel hemmed in. Along the way there are pitfalls to avoid. In this podcast, Trish considers what it means to pursue Jesus with a holy passion. Let’s keep moving forward together on this path with our eyes fixed on Jesus!     To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/.       Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this sermon, Jesus has some remarkable lessons for His followers. When He finished speaking, the Scripture tells us that the crowds were “amazed, astonished, and overwhelmed at this teaching.” We are too! Fact is, Jesus is calling us to deeper holiness. Our Heavenly Father cares, not only about our behavior but also our motivation. This week, Melanie encourages us to remember why God is intent on developing Christ-like character in us. To join a Harvest women’s small group, go to virtue.harvest.org/studies  Learn more about Virtue women’s ministry at Harvest Christian Fellowship by going to virtue.harvest.org/about/. Support the show: https://harvest.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.