Harvest Church Caloundra
Some things that are important values to us that might distinguish us from other churches:
*Who are we?
You might have noticed that there are no pictures of pastors & leadership & pictures of "entertainment" & activities etc.
This is for the following reasons:
1) Our website & messages on YouTube are very clear in what we believe & stand for & this should be the only reason besides the Lord leading
you to Harvest why you want to come.
2) It is my view (the Lord convicted me about this a while ago) that it is irrelevant how the pastors & leadership look like.
1 Samuel 16:7b: The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
3) We are here only to glorify Jesus & not ourselves, a pastor is a servant & the church is the "vehicle" in the kingdom. They should always point
to & draw attention to the Gift Giver & not the gifts, or the building & activities themselves.
4) I know we are bucking a popular trend, but a church is not a Travel agency, Car dealership or Real Estate business (with some you wonder if it is
about the house or themselves) or worse an Entertainment Centre or a show:
John 3:27 "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven"
John 3:30 "He must increase but I must decrease"
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EeOW1E77b_Y
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j_cn6E5dMQs
*What are we?
1) First of all: What are we not: We are not a denomination or part of a denomination, hence you will not find any "label" besides Christian on our media pages.
As a student of history I understand how they came about & this was necessary to move away from from false doctrines & move closer towards Biblical truth.
2) But looking at it objectively through a pure Biblical lens, denominations are not Biblical & as such are not according God's perfect will.
3) We do believe though in strong ties, relationships, connections, friendships, covering & accountability within the Body of Christ.
4) But Biblically speaking there are no Pentecostal, Baptist, Evangelical, Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Lutheran etc Christians, only Born again Christians who are a new creation in Christ Jesus. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1633290271148062
5) I actually developed a dislike for denominations, as they are very similar to government: everything they touch slows down, and much of it ends in control, power-play, strive, competition , bureaucracy & red tape.
Ministry is not to glorify ourselves or for financial gain:
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/ministry-is-not-to-glorify-ourselves-or-for-financial-gain
*We can't be silent, we need to stand up against unrighteousness
Can it really be God's will that His children be silent at a time like this? It is time for battle, not a time for "fence sitting" & cowardice
that masquerades as as godly meekness & obedience. There are haunting similarities between today's "Western" church and the German church of the 1930's. "Cheap grace" has taken the spiritual vitality of millions of Christians. Paying lip service to the Gospel, they shrink
from resisting the evils of our time. As Bonhoeffer & other heroes of the faith insisted; the church has a vital role in the culture & condition of a nation. It is our duty to fight the powers of darkness, especially on behalf of the weak & vulnerable. Silence is not an option. God
calls us to defend the life of the unborn, to confront the lies of cultural Marxism, and to battle the globalist tyranny that crushes human freedom.
"Silence in the face of evil is evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act". (Dietrich Bonhoeffer)
*Israel, Jews & Antisemitism (which is a nice word for Jew-Hatred)
We stand unreservedly & unequivocally with Israel & pray for and support Israel & the Jewish people worldwide & Downunder. It is not because they
are "better" but because of God's covenant promises:
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/the-false-teaching-of-replacement-theology
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-israel
Israel is our prophetic time clock and as Christians we are called to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The Jewish people have been terribly persecuted throughout the centuries, even by people who called themselves "Christians". Sadly Israel Replacement Theology has contributed to antisemitism which started with Origin & Augustine & indirectly resulted into Auschwitz. History is repeating itself, so we need to continue to show
our love, support and prayers for Israel & the Jewish people in general. The Nazis where trying to keep their evil plans & actions secret, but many of the pro-Palestinian crowd are openly celebrating atrocities & calling for a "free Palestine" from the river to the sea, which is effectively calling for a genocide of the Jews. Besides the people protesting, what is also concerning is the biased Mainstream Media, the Governments, UN, UNRWA, ICC, & even churches allowing this to go on & condoning terrorist acts, by being silent & not speaking up against this wickedness. All of the above are directly
or indirectly supporting the terrorist organisations Hamas, Hezbollah etc. The road to another Holocaust is being paved with wokeness & apathy.
Watch "The horrors of Hamas' systematic sexual violence exposed:
https://youtu.be/4wDQ-SEAjng?si=AeJNTUID1TmbuCbz
Watch Oct 7 massacre uncensored:
https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/37960
Watch: There was never a state of "Palestine" & never will be:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7MkTyOqNqY&ab_channel=BeholdIsraelwithAmirTsarfati
Former associated press journalist blows the whistle on AP complying with Hamas censorship:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/24542254385379360
Please consider these Scriptures in the context of what our source of information is, the generally antisemitic & biased media or the prophetic Scriptures:
Proverbs 17:4
An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips;
And a liar pays attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.
Proverbs 17:5b
And he who rejoices at [another’s] disaster will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:15
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous
Are both repulsive to the Lord.
*Islam
I can't think of a greater threat to Christianity, Israel, civilisation & the world in general. Especially with the bizarre
development of the the woke left supporting radical Islam. I have written several articles in the blog section to warn
people. Not only do I think that Islam is incompatible to Western Civilisation, it is incompatible to humanity:
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/everything-you-need-to-know-about-islam
*Remnant Church
We are a remnant church & believers, see below what that means:
https://harbingersdaily.com/just-what-is-a-remnant-believer/
https://harbingersdaily.com/how-to-survive-as-remnant-believers/
https://harbingersdaily.com/when-church-leadership-silences-the-voices-the-of-the-remnant/
https://harbingersdaily.com/when-the-remnant-grows-weary/
https://www.bibleinfo.com/en/topics/remnant
https://josephmattera.org/characteristics-modern-day-remnant-church-2/
*Calvinism
Calvinism" & the so called "TULIP" has some Biblical truths, but we consider it overall a false doctrine, and is probably one of the most damaging doctrines directly & indirectly introduced during the reformation & still influences many pulpits today across many denominations.
I have written a detailed article in the blog section of our website:
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/calvinism-a-doctrine-from-hell
For more info see links below: https://www.heraldofhope.org.au/reformed-theology-faulty-flower/
https://www.heraldofhope.org.au/who-are-the-elect/
https://youtu.be/hXeFRQ3qsqY?si=mwynHipGQXIVP3qc
https://youtu.be/bLIiq6kiBMw?si=uU0iiyr5bdaSruBt
*Bible Translations
There can be lot of controversy, legalism, confusion & misunderstanding about this important topic.
In our preaching we use mostly NKJV, Amp, ESV, NLT, NIV.
Please see below a blog from Ps Mark Driscoll:
(It is not that I would agree with him on everything, but he brings it across quite well)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju4dTXz5K74
If want to know more background & don't mind a bit of reading 5-10 min I posted 3 different articles:
1) The haters: The KJV only movement
2) Why are the newer translations of the Bible "missing" verses?
3) What are the most accurate translations of the Bible?
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/what-bible-translation-to-use
*Wokeness & liberalism
We do not adhere to: "Woke" philosophies, Critical Race Theory, Twisting & perverting history facts to fit a certain narrative,
Dividing society by race, Cultural Marxism, un-Biblical views & practices of marriage & gender.
*Vaccinations
We never have or will support vaccination mandates, as it is not for the government or the so-called medical "experts"
nor the WHO, to determine what goes into our and/or children's bodies. By now, what we already suspected then, but were
called conspiracy theorists & granny-killers, there is now overwhelming evidence, that those "cures" have killed more people then the COVID-virus. Also we as a church & pastors never went along with the "Covid Mandates". We left it up to the peoples own judgement, whether they should use masks, hand-sanitisers & get vaccinated. We did not discriminate or make any separation either way or enforced anything in our church!
‘They lied, billions were made’: Doctor exposes COVID-19 ‘vaccine lies’ at fiery Senate hearing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toDki3a_kGk
*False doctrines
We don not teach Israel Replacement Theology, Calvinism, Dominion Theology, NAR (New Apostolic Reformation) & Bethel "doctrines",
but at the same time we are not "cessationists", there is no Scriptural evidence that the gifts of the Holy Spirit as in the book of acts can
not operate today in the Body of Christ. But there are many teachings, practices & supernatural manifestations that have been introduced
over the last years, but the Word of God / The Scriptures are the final authority in testing manifestations, healings and doctrine:
If something can't be backed up from the Bible in the right context, it is not an acceptable doctrine, manifestation, prayer or practice.
Some of those teachings & practices are: Prosperity "Gospel", Praying in the wrong way (telling or commanding the Holy Spirit what to do)
to the Holy Spirit, Falling or "Slain" in the Spirit, Fire tunnels, Sozo (or so called "healing" rooms), they might sound spiritual, but have no
sound Doctrinal Biblical support. This does not mean we don't believe in the supernatural, signs wonders & miracles, but they need to
backed by the Scriptures & we need to test the spirits 1 John 4:1
*Women in ministry
Women in ministry? This is such a hot potato in the church world, plagued by extremes from both sides.
For more clarity on this please read this article in the blog section of our website:
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/women-in-ministry
Home-groups & Bible study
Our view, approach & practice might be different that some Christians expect or are used to.
We don't do them for the sake of it, as it is our experience that is these groups often don't have a qualified & anointed leader, they go
stale or off-track or even worse they turn into gossip & opinion groups that don't align with the vision, mission & doctrine of the church.
Some even come to push their "pet" doctrine instead of coming to learn & serve in humility.
That's why we select who is going to what group to keep the unity of the church.
The calling of the church is first of all discipleship, training & teaching the foundational doctrines: Matthew 28: 18-20, Hebrews 6:1-3
We do have different groups led by qualified teachers with the aim of training in the foundations of knowing & serving Christ
and / or deeper teaching in sound doctrine & Biblical (end-time) prophesies, including the Book of Revelation.
Also our groups are mixed in ages & gender, as that is far better then separating; young & old, male & female loving it.
Even though separate age & gender groups is common practice in many churches, there is no Biblical foundation for this, on the contrary:
Acts 1:14, Ephesians 3:17-19
*Abortion
We believe the life conceived in a mother's womb is valuable, sacred & precious which deserves & requires the support of all who confess
to be Christians. We need to stand up against this "culture of death", which even allows late term abortions or even letting "the unwanted" baby who is still alive, after the abortion, to die, without medical care. Whatever happened to the Hippocratic oath? Taking "the unwanted" life out of the mothers womb is not health care or "reproductive rights", but murder !
Watch "Room Goes Silent As Ex-Abortion Doctor Exposes The SHOCKING Truth About Abortion"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_WkpbGRVL4
*Climate change
We view "Climate Change" as an absolute hoax & lie. Yes there are changes throughout times & seasons, but they are not caused by
human activity. The "science" & "experts" (follow the money) that support this, is based on politicised biased opinions (which is more
like a religion worshiping creation rather then the Creator) It is a Trojan Horse for Marxism, poverty & control by deceived unelected
elites. "Renewable" energy sources are unreliable, unsustainable, unaffordable, do damage to the bird & fish life, take away large
amounts of good farming land & will cause a massive waste problem in the years to come when all these batteries, wind turbines & solar panels have to be dumped. Besides a lot of those precious minerals needed for those "renewables" (which they are not, this is an oxymoron) are often done with child-labour & bring devastation in the landscape.
Revelation 11:18b Amplified Bible
", and [the time came] to destroy the destroyers of the earth.”
https://youtu.be/QMoyQYHTZLk?si=FHgvlXU_GtzxVmqm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1e5HAZo4iw
https://youtu.be/6n-uiu2X8BU?si=WnxHP1VineRjGlCu
https://www.facebook.com/reel/896409849031369
https://www.facebook.com/reel/458082060703626
Watch "Why Are Governments Attacking Farmers?"
https://youtu.be/6n-uiu2X8BU?si=WnxHP1VineRjGlCu
Some inconvenient Truths for Gore and the BOM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHVZ1QoBLRI
*Creation
The foundation of everything: https://youtu.be/n-ck1SU1xgU
We believe in a literal 6 day creation as recorded in Genesis & dating around a 6000 year since the creation of man
not millions or billions of years as many claim. Some teach that there is big time-gap between
Genesis 1:1 & 1:2, but there is not sufficient Biblical evidence for this to build a doctrine on it
https://harbingersdaily.com/why-you-cant-fit-millions-of-years-into-the-days-of-creation/
I can highly recommend the Facebook pages called "Intelligent Design" for your education or helping somebody clearly understand that "evolution" or any other theories that are contrary to the Bible are not science but utter non-sense:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071819707611
Also I can recommend two other ministries that will help you find intelligent answers:
https://answersingenesis.org/answers/
*Sexual perversion
The Gospel and the LGTBTQ.... sex religion are the total opposite. That's why this will be the biggest point of religious tension & persecution to the church over next few years. True Christianity & the LGTBQ+ sex religion" are the exact opposites: self expression versus self denial;
sex worship versus God worship; man become god versus God becoming man; pride versus humility; "born this way" versus "you must
be born again". A baby is either born with XX or XY chromosomes, the removal of the male or female body parts of confused teenagers
is not healthcare. This is mutilation, deception & an horrendous evil, that equals the practices of the experiments the Nazi Medical Doctors did in the concentration camps. Whatever happened to the Hippocratic oath?
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/a-banner-against-the-flood-of-sexual-perversion
*Marriage & sexuality
No matter what the world says, Biblical marriage is only between a man & a women! Also living together in a sexual relation is not right
in God's eyes, the Bible calls it fornication. Also there are only two biological sexes: male & female
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Hebrews 13:4
Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
*Media
We consider the Main Stream "legacy" media mostly anti-Christian, antisemitic, biased & unreliable, controlled & run by governments & corporations with left & woke ideologies, especially 'Downunder"
And they are all lying (half-truths are also lies):
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5uQqpZl2GG4
Seeing is no longer believing:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1566229504336626
A recommended alternative is:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sky+news+australia
https://dailydeclaration.org.au/about/
https://harbingersdaily.com/ https://t.me/s/beholdisraelchannel (Amir Tsarfati)
https://www.youtube.com/@TBNIsrael
https://jamesmacpherson.substack.com/
https://www.youtube.com/topherfield
https://www.youtube.com/@Erin_Molan/podcasts
https://www.australiansagainstantisemitism.org/home
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gxxeC0elWutUUmPEr74NA
https://c4israel.com.au/articles/
https://thelightaustralia.com/
We are not necessarily agreeing in everything with all the above resources,
but you can not rely on the MSM in Australia for developing a truthful & Biblical worldview!
Food & health
We see in these last days that not only the media, government, banks & pharmaceutical industry are corrupted but also the food processing industry is deeply affected by by this. Also here the love of money leads to all kinds of evil; in this case compromising the quality of food
or adding also all sorts of chemical additives & sugar. Unfortunately again very few churches & pastors are looking or researching this big issue in our societies, while the Bible has a lot say about this. Don't just leave this to RFK Jr. Healthcare starts is the kitchen. Yes the Lord
can heal us, but we as Christians have a responsibility to take care of our bodies as this is the temple of the Holy Sprit.
Please see our blogs on this topic:
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/is-the-food-we-are-eating-killing-us
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/healthcare-starts-in-the-kitchen
The only Bible Teacher / Pastor who I know of, addressed this important topic is Derek Prince:
https://www.derekprince.com/devotions/c-28-1
https://www.derekprince.com/devotionals/c-b052-074
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjR1wqCxq-0&t=1608s
Also check out the website & YouTube Channel of Barbara O'Neil
https://barbara-oneill.mykajabi.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@realbarbaraoneillvideos
Another helpful tool is the "Be in health" website based on the teachings of Dr Henry Wright
*Quality not quantity
It is not about numbers & entertaining people but fulfilling & obeying that last words of our Lord Jesus before He ascended up to heaven recorded in Matthew 28:19 " Go therefore and make disciples....."
*Persecuted Christians
Pray, help and support financially persecuted Christians: there are presently more Christians persecuted and even killed for their faith in
Jesus than any time in history. We can not sit by and do nothing. For this purpose we support 3 different organisations:
Barnabas, Open Doors & Equipping the persecuted.org
*Rapture
We believe in the imminent rapture of born-again Christians before the seven years tribulation.
All rapture teaching & article links in one blog:
https://www.harvestministriesnz.com/post/roll-your-eyes-all-you-want-the-rapture-is-real
Get answers & find hope:
https://www.prophecyexplained.org/
Watch "The Great Disappearance Interview with Dr. David Jeremiah"
https://youtu.be/c2coA6kBZJA?si=qYpJMv8s52izNsVK
This Is How the Rapture Will Really Happen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSB_MnL9V-Y
*Tithing & Offering
We believe in faithfully sowing into the "local house of worship". This is not just an Old Testament law but also a New Testament principle that the apostles have applied to the church. Not as a law to earn salvation, but as principle of providing generously for the functioning of the local church & provision for the "workers in the vineyard".
We as a church also "sow" finances to:
Barnabas, Open Doors, Equipping the persecuted.org, International Fellowship of Christians & Jews, One for Israel & Australian Christian Lobby
*Our example to follow
We are a non-denominational church and our model and example to follow is first of all our Lord Jesus, (which sounds so obvious, but is not,
because many churches follow secular business modules for growth) & the first church in the book of Acts, not the latest trend or fad.
Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Listen to our message: "Churchianity, Christianity & Followers of Jesus"
