Harvest Valley Church

Harvest Valley Church

byPastor Derek Meekins

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Harvest Valley Church, Pleasanton, CA has a passion to teach and equip people from various journeys of life through the LOVE & GRACE of Jesus.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Stand Out | Stand Out with Speech | Week 3
Our words are powerful. They will either bring death or life. They can bring hope, uplift the soul, restore, heal, advise, and alert one of hidden dangers. But words can also be used to destroy, tarnish a reputation, kill a dream, or destroy self-image. They can even deceive one into following the wrong path. In this lesson, we will learn how to use our words wisely and lovingly rather than just speaking our minds.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love...
Published: May 1, 2026Duration: 44m 29s
Stand Out | Stand Out with the Gospel Message | Week 2
The greatest story ever told is the gospel of Jesus Christ, for how could one believe if they have nothing to base their belief in? Many Christians accept Christ without fully understanding the gospel message. In this lesson, we will learn about the importance of knowing the tenants of the gospel so that we can stand out with it.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is a church that believes in Jesus, a...
Published: May 1, 2026Duration: 56m 49s
Stand Out | Stand Out with Care | Week 1
Jesus wants us to make our faith stand out in a way that will draw people to it. And one of the ways He wants us to do this is by caring for people more than the world cares for them. In this lesson, we will learn what it looks like to care for the world the way Jesus wants us to.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is a church that believes...
Published: May 1, 2026Duration: 34m 28s
What's Up with the World?
Tune in for a message which addresses the question on everyone's mind: what's up with the world?***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is a church that believes in Jesus, a church that loves God and people. If you have made a decision to follow Jesus or want to learn more about Him, email us at connect@harvestvalley.org, and we will reach out to you about your decision to follow J...
Published: Apr 16, 2026Duration: 40m 22s
Taste & See | Fruit of Goodness | Week 9
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our ninth and final fruit: goodness.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here...
Published: Nov 12, 2025Duration: 37m 58s
Out of Africa
Tune in for a sermon straight out of Africa! Pastor Derek shares a message of hope, the same one he delivered at a church during our Uganda Missions Trip. We are proud to bring the hope of Uganda to America.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is a church that believes in Jesus, a church that loves God and people. If you have made a decision to follow Jesus or want t...
Published: Nov 11, 2025Duration: 24m 25s
Taste & See | Fruit of Faithfulness | Week 8
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our eighth fruit: faithfulness.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Oct 30, 2025Duration: 53m 32s
Taste & See | Fruit of Kindness | Week 7
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our seventh fruit: kindness.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Oct 29, 2025Duration: 50m 52s
Taste & See | Fruit of Joy | Week 6
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our sixth fruit: joy.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Oct 8, 2025Duration: 39m 24s
Taste & See | Fruit of Patience | Week 5
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our fifth fruit: patience.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Oct 7, 2025Duration: 45m 0s
Taste & See | Fruit of Gentleness | Week 4
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our fourth fruit: gentleness.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Sep 25, 2025Duration: 37m 13s
Taste & See | Fruit of Self-control | Week 3
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our third fruit: self-control.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Sep 24, 2025Duration: 48m 40s
Taste & See | Fruit of Peace | Week 2
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our second fruit: peace.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Sep 4, 2025Duration: 49m 51s
Taste & See | Fruit of Love | Week 1
We live in a culture in which many believe that the fruit of the spirit are character traits people are born with, and those who are not born with these attributes must work to attain them. In reality, we do not bear fruit through our own efforts but by yielding to the Holy Spirit. In this series, we’ll dissect each fruit, differentiating real fruit from its worldly counterpart. Let’s dissect our first fruit: love.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we woul...
Published: Aug 26, 2025Duration: 36m 36s
Stop Being Bullied
Are you sick and tired of letting worry take over your life? Then, you’ve come to the right place! Learn how you can overcome worry by having faith in Jesus.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is a church that believes in Jesus, a church that loves God and people. If you have made a decision to follow Jesus or want to learn more about Him, email us at connect@har...
Published: Aug 19, 2025Duration: 35m 29s
J-Curve | Awakening to Contentment | Week 8
The final stage of the J-curve is contentment. After Daniel was taken out of the lions' den, he experienced a season of peace and prosperity. But after King Cyrus took the throne, Daniel had to once again go through another J-curve of trial and tribulation to gain the king’s favor. In this lesson, we'll learn how every J-curve is linked to another J-curve, so we must always be spiritually ready for a new season of growth.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we...
Published: Aug 13, 2025Duration: 40m 18s
J-Curve | Limelight to Awakening | Week 7
After Daniel’s miracle, he became famous in Persia. It would have been so easy for Daniel to accept his new fame, but he refused it and gave all the credit to God. The awakening stage of the J-Curve is where we are to teach and testify how God got us through the J-Curve. In this lesson, we'll learn about our obligation to boldly speak the truth in love of what God has done in our lives.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we...
Published: Aug 5, 2025Duration: 50m 39s
J-Curve | Miracle to Limelight | Week 6
After he was brought out of the pit, Daniel had every right to be bitter toward Darius and his fellow countrymen who didn't come to his defense. But Daniel forgave them all, and because of this, he found favor in the eyes of God. He not only regained his position. He was promoted. In this lesson, we'll learn how to forgive others when they offend us.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HARVEST VALLEY CHURCH is...
Published: Jul 29, 2025Duration: 34m 7s
J-Curve | Inadequacy to Miracle | Week 5
When we witness a miracle, we often try to downplay what God has done. But when Daniel was miraculously delivered from the lions, he praised God before he was even taken out of the pit. How easy would it have been for Daniel to be critical after God saved him? But to Daniel, a miracle was a miracle, even if his future was uncertain. In this lesson, we'll learn about the power of praise and thanksgiving when God has performed even the smallest of miracles.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for...
Published: Jul 29, 2025Duration: 45m 52s
J-Curve | Loneliness to Inadequacy | Week 4
Daniel’s worst fear became reality when it was time for him to be thrown into the lions' den. This is the lowest stage of the J curve. Daniel had proven himself to be a man of faith and courage, so why would God allow him to be tested this way? In this lesson, we'll learn how God leads us into the impossible so that He can do the impossible.***Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for our church online! If you are new here, we would love to connect with you. HA...
Published: Jul 15, 2025Duration: 1h 8m 38s