Harmony with Rob
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSubscribe for weekly sermons from Harmony Community Church in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Harmony is an independent, Bible-focuced, Christian Church. As the pastor, Rob Allen, provides overall direction, leadership and teaching for Harmony. He is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is passionate about seeing lives changed by the work of Jesus Christ.
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Episodes
Finding Blessing Series 7: The Blessing of a Valley
October 18, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBEven though God tells me not to be afraid, sometimes I am. Does God lead us into dark valleys? Why? How do I learn to trust Him to take me through?
Finding Blessing Series 6: The Blessing of a Shepherd
October 11, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIf you want blessing in your life, then see God as your shepherd. That makes you a sheep!
Finding Blessing Series 5: The Blessing of Restoration
October 05, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen life falls apart, God is available to gather us up and rebuild us. He just asks that we keep believing!
Finding Blessing Series: The Blessing of an Invitation
September 27, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIf you want blessing in your life it has to start with accepting an important invitation. Its the one where he stands outside of your heart and asks if He can come in and live.
Finding Blessing Series: The Blessing of Getting Things Right
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBGetting things right can be important in life. God called upon Jacob to take a stand in his families activities and move them toward a different lifestyle. It was time to do things right! Sometimes we need to make decisions that preserve the blessings of life by doing what God calls on us to do.
Finding Blessing Series: The Blessing of Surrender
September 13, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBTo forgive or be forgiven both require a surrender. When we surrender at times like that, and all that time with God, we are finding blessing.
Finding Blessing Series: The Secret to Finding Blessing
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBGod has designed blessing to go with those who love Him and want to be blessed by Him. To be blessed has nothing to do with luck or having it easy. It's about having the hand of God upon a life that is protected and directed. It's available, but we need to want it.
Harmony Strong 8 - People of Vision
August 23, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBHaving a vision for a church or your individual life is more than just setting goals. God's Word is the director of our lives and our future. This message challenges Harmony to be visionary and at the end I share some specifics about where Harmony Church is going! Its a little longer than normal because of that vision talk at the end. I hope you think it's worth it to listen all the way!
God's Presence With Us - Kenny Davis
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOne of the Harmony Church elders, Ken Davis, speaks from his heart about leaning in to this incredible privilege we have of enjoying a relationship with God.
Harmony Strong 7 - Filled with the Spirit
August 02, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBFollowing a "ghost" can seem awkward to us sometimes, even if that ghost is Holy! Following God means following and having a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit. It brings power, guidance, comfort and strength to our lives.
Harmony Strong Series - 6 - It's Our Pleasure
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBServing others is a heart beat of the way the great commission is accomplished. We have been called to be a part of the greatest gathering the world has ever seen as God fulfills His passionate will to bring the world to Him!
Harmony Strong Series 5 - Finding a Connection
July 19, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBFaith is not a one person thing. God designed us to live out our walk in community. It's about belonging, no matter where you come from, or what your traits, when you meet Christ, you become a member of His forever family.
Harmony Strong Series - 4 - Changing Lives
July 12, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThere's hope! No matter our habits or hang ups, finding God means finding hope and genuine life change. But its not just about making a list of things to correct about ourselves. Its about letting God become the master artist of our lives.
Harmony Strong Series - 3 - Leading the Way
July 06, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWhether it's in our church, or in your personal life, there are times when you must take action. This message prepares us for moving forward knowing God has inspired us.
Harmony Strong Series - 2 - Standing in Awe
June 28, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBDoes it matter that we do church? It does because God has designed it for a special purpose. However, how we choose to do that and bring our worship before God matters matters also.
Harmony Strong - 2 - Standing in Awe
June 28, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBDoes it matter that we do church? It does because God has designed it for a special purpose. However, how we choose to do that and bring our worship before God matters matters also.
Harmony Strong Series - 1 - Building Faith
June 21, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDoes it matter that we have church? In this new series, we dive into the culture and mission of Harmony Church.
Harmony Strong - 1 - Building Faith
June 21, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDoes it matter that we have church? In this new series, we dive into the culture and mission of Harmony Church.
Unseen 6 - The Joy Trade Off
June 14, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this last installment of the series, we look at what happens after evil is defeated in the lives of the ancient Hebrews and what that means to us. The same awaits all followers of God who are willing to walk in His ways.
Unseen 5 - The Gospel According to Esther
June 07, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBEven in this ancient drama of courage and pain, God's plan to save those who turn to Him is clear. It is the gospel that we need to remember in times of challenge.
Unseen 4 - Stepping Out
June 01, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhen God wants to do something great, He always has someone make a step of faith first. Faith activates great things in our lives. In this series from the book of Esther, the unseen hand of God moves powerfully through the faith of a young Hebrew queen.
Wisdom: It's Easier Than You Thought - Pete Walsworth
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBOne of the Harmony Church elder's Pete Walsworth, shares a message about wisdom. It can seem elusive, but God is ready to share it quickly and easily.
Unseen 3 - Tipping Points
May 16, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBA tipping point with God is a divine moment with the will of God becomes clear and we are left to respond. In the Bible a young queen named Esther faced a tipping point and declared she was all in the for will of God. There is a lot for us to learn from her response.
Unseen 2 - Living in a Broken World
May 10, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBQueen Esther was the name of a woman living in a time of great tyranny. She was called upon by God to rethink her purpose and step out in boldness in hopes of saving a nation. Our lives deal with problems and brokenness, but God's hand, although unseen, leads us through it.
Unseen 1 - The Quiet Hand of God
May 03, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBBelieving in God in an unbelieving world can make us feel that God is distant and that His plans have been interrupted. The story of Esther in the Bible teaches us that even when we are living in chaos, God's hand is at work.
Last Things First Series: Motivated to Pray Like Jesus - Part 1
April 26, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBYou can be inspired to pray! Prayer is a miracle given to us as a gift. This message helps provide the inspiration we all need to pray just like Jesus did.
Last Things First Series: Motivated to Pray Like Jesus
April 19, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBGuilt is not a great motivator. We need insight. Insight from Christ will help us understand that prayer is a lot easier than we sometimes think.
Last Things First Series: Uncomfortable Moments
April 12, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhen Jesus cursed a fig tree and flipped a table at the temple, it left the on lookers confused. Was He caving to the stress of His last week or was there something deeper going on? In fact, two events teach a significant message about the difference between religious thinking and hope in Christ.
Last Things First Series: Crisis of Belief
April 05, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBEaster 2021 Message from Harmony Community Church. When Jesus arose, it caused a crisis of belief for the world and His disciples. It does for us too.
First Things First Series: Lessons from a Ride on a Donkey
March 30, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIt was the beginning of the greatest week in the history of mankind. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, it started a series of events that would lead to the greatest event in the history of mankind: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Savior. But the week began on a donkey ride. The lessons are there for us to explore, grow and change.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - God & You
March 22, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWho is God according to the Book of Exodus? And who are you? These are big questions that each of us need to answer. When we do, we will start to appreciate the miracle that is the work of God in our lives.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - Becoming a Worshiper
March 15, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBMaking pivots in life is vital to growth. God called on the Hebrews in the desert to shift from being rescued to becoming worshippers. It was history making as they set about to build the first tabernacle dedicated to God. God calls on us to devote our lives to worship as well and it involves two big ideas: rest and generosity. Listen and see how these two ideas can bring your life the perspective we all need.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - When You Meet God
March 09, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBMeeting God is transformational to us as individuals. Meeting and then living a life that shows we have met God is transformational to the world around us. Exodus 34 helps us understand this world changing experience.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - Raw! Magnificence & Mercy
March 02, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat is it that we need the most in life? Is it fame? Wealth? Health? God teaches us a lesson through the story that is told in the Exodus about what matters the most.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - Mountaintop Moments
February 22, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWe all need moments when we are on top of the mountain. Its a time to celebrate, renew and get closer to God. It also prepares us for the rest of life that is done mostly at the foot of the mountain.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - What God Wants You to Know
February 17, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWe often complain about laws in our world. We do the same about God's laws. But the laws that God gave the ancient people of Israel have a purpose: they reveal what God thinks about things.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - The Big Ten Part 2
February 08, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat does it mean to love others? Well, the Ten Commandments lays the foundation for a world that view others with kingdom of God eyes. This is how God intended mankind to think about others, their property, their marriages and lives.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - The Big Ten Part 1
February 01, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhy do you believe what you believe? What do you believe? Why do you behave the way you do? How we behave has to do with a moral code, or lack of one, that sets a beacon inside of us. God gave us His Ten Commandments in order to teach us what He thought was the right foundation for this inner beacon.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - A Bridge to Hope
January 25, 2021 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBGod is a God of bridges. He takes us from our current place to new and better ones IF we are willing to walk across. This message focuses on bridge that all of us need to take.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - Is God With us at All?
January 18, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIs God even there at all? You may have asked that question when things just aren't working out as you hope. This message provides help from God's Word for when you struggle to believe in God's leadership.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - How to Handle Hunger
January 11, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBHunger never is really satisfied for long. Its a quandary. We are always on the hunt for the next meal, or the next adventure or decision that will satisfy us. God has a plan that will satisfy in a life changing way.
Moses: the Impossible Journey Series - Dead Ends
January 04, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBLife can lead us to dead ends. Everybody knows that dead ends present the most challenging moments of our lives. God wants you to know that dead ends may be moments when God is pushing you to work through a challenge and he will provide the power you need!
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
December 29, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBAs a difficult year closes, another one opens that will also bring challenges. A new year brings an opportunity to set some new expectations. What expectations does God call us to ask for in our lives? God's word in Isaiah 54 has some insight.
Four Christmases: The Impossible Christmas
December 21, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThe Bible promises that Christ would bring peace, yet the world isn't any where near peaceful. How do we reconcile the promise of God in a world with impossible pain? Seems impossible. This message from a Harmony Christmas Candlelight service will bring hope about that lack of peace.
Four Christmases: The Happy Christmas
December 14, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThe search for happiness can distract us from finding the real purpose of God's gift of Christmas: to give us joy! Here is what God would like us to know about finding joy that brings peace.
Four Christmases: The Interrupted Christmas
December 07, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBLife is busy and getting our attention can be challenging. God knows how to do that. The Christmas story is a great example of God getting the attention of all the parts of the story that would be called the birth of the Son of God. We can learn from this and make our lives more available to God's interruptions.
Four Christmases: The Family Christmas
November 30, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBMaking room for the Christ child in your heart means dealing with distractions. One distraction that pops up when it is time for family gatherings is dysfunction. Matthew 1 helps us understand that even Jesus had a family heritage that included weaknesses. Matthew also leads us to accept that Jesus came to be king over all areas of our lives; even those areas that are secret and weak.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - When the Wrong Direction is Right
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWhen you follow God, the easiest route may not be the one that God chooses for you. When you follow you will find that God is faithful to make sure you discover the story He is specifically writing for your life, and that it is perfect.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - The Walk of Freedom
November 17, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBGod rescued the ancient Hebrews from slavery. But that was just the beginning of a change of mindset, purpose and spiritual challenge. God has something special in mind to embrace for those who have been made free by His wonderful power.
Moses: The Impossible Journey Series - When You Get Passed Over
November 09, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBGetting a pass in life when we deserve something else is a wonderful thing. God has provided a pass for all of us when it comes to the subject of sin. The ancient Hebrews learned about it through an event called Passover and the lessons of this incredible event are still relevant today.