Ambassador Presbyterian Church - Apex, NC

Pastor: Randy Martin

Date: November 1, 2026

As Ambassadors of King Jesus, we are called to live for our King, love like our King, and lead others to our King. This week’s message explores the “healthy soul” habit of preaching the gospel to ourselves, the practice of reminding our hearts regularly of the grace we have received. Colossians 1:12–14 teaches that the Father has qualified us to share in his people’s inheritance, rescued us from darkness, and brought us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption and forgiveness. Remembering and applying these truths nurtures joy, gratitude, and hope in a broken world. It is one of the best habits to prepare us to speak faithfully to others about Jesus and his saving love, when we are in the habit of preaching that gospel first to ourselves.

Topics: preaching the gospel, God’s grace, condemnation, sin, Colossians 1:9–14, Psalm 103, salvation, redemption, forgiveness, adoption, daily gospel practice, sharing grace

Chapters

• 00:00:06 — The Heart Is Not an Infallible Guide
• 00:08:07 — Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves
• 00:11:47 — Salvation as a Gift from the Father
• 00:21:13 — Delivered into Christ’s Kingdom
• 00:29:19 — Redemption and the Forgiveness of Sins
• 00:34:40 — Preaching the Gospel to Our Souls

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: October 25, 2026

The writer to Ecclesiastes tells us "it is better to go the house of mourning than to go the house of feasting." His rationale is that when we consider the end of life, we will give greater consideration to how we live life. This is truth is reflected in Moses prayer in Psalm 90. Most of us do not like to think about, much less contemplate, death especially not our own. And yet, considering the finitude and fleeting nature of our life, drives us to live by greater trust in God and wisdom from his word, which makes it a habit that is healthy for our souls.

Topics: Psalm 90, human mortality, God’s eternity, wisdom, mercy, joy, grief, faithfulness, meaningful work, resurrection hope

Chapters

• 00:00:08 — The Habit of Contemplating Death
• 00:03:40 — Learning from the House of Mourning
• 00:08:09 — Life’s Brevity and God’s Eternity
• 00:17:52 — Death as the Judgment for Sin
• 00:24:14 — Finding Grace in the Face of Death
• 00:26:39 — Six Habits for Numbering Our Days
• 00:33:42 — Trusting God Through Loss and Work
• 00:38:54 — Christ’s Victory Over Death

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: October 18, 2026

"I'm exhausted. I need some rest." Most of us have uttered these words at some point, perhaps even this morning as you awoke to begin another busy day. Even before God's creation and mankind were subject to the restless labor and exhausting toil of life caused by sin, God had already built into his world, a rhythm and reason for rest centered around his sovereign grace and goodness as our Creator. Which is why the habit of resting is so important to a healthy soul. Not just physical rest from busy bodies and minds, but spiritual rest from hearts burdened by sin and striving to find meaning, purpose, peace and joy in life that is only found in one place, the person of Jesus. Join us Sunday as we look at what it means to enter into the Sabbath rest which God has prepared for us in Christ and how we can practically build the habit of rest into our busy lives.

Topics: Sabbath rest, creation, freedom from slavery, Jesus, life’s burdens, salvation, Hebrews 4, worship, restorative activities, rhythms of rest

Chapters

• 00:00:07 — Sabbath Rest: A Gift for the Soul
• 00:00:23 — The Wagon Train and the Cost of Relentless Work
• 00:04:04 — Rest as a Habit of Faith
• 00:07:24 — Rest Woven into Creation
• 00:14:07 — Sabbath Commanded: Freedom from Pharaoh
• 00:18:50 — Rest as Trust in God’s Provision
• 00:22:10 — The Lord’s Day: Rest as a Blessing
• 00:23:35 — Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath
• 00:28:48 — Entering God’s Promised Rest
• 00:32:09 — Striving to Rest Through Faith
• 00:34:50 — Practicing Rhythms of Rest
• 00:34:55 — Anchor Work in Worship
• 00:35:42 — Prepare to Rest
• 00:37:25 — Delight in God’s Good Gifts
• 00:38:12 — Build Daily and Seasonal Rhythms of Rest
• 00:39:42 — Made for Rest, Invited to Receive It

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Pastor: Greg Duke

Date: October 11, 2026

Someone in your life may be quietly wondering where your hope comes from. Would you know what to say? In 1 Peter 3:15–16, Peter calls us to honor Christ as Lord in our hearts and to be ready to share the reason for our hope, always with gentleness and respect. It's not about winning arguments; it's about living and speaking in a way that points people to Jesus.

Topics: Christian witness, Acts 1:6–8, 1 Peter 3:14–16, faith, honorable conduct, hope in Christ, humility, gentleness, prayer, sharing personal faith

Chapters

• 00:00:04 — Witnessing and Sharing Our Faith
• 00:03:18 — A People on Display
• 00:06:12 — Live a Life That Raises Questions
• 00:10:47 — Overcoming Fear in Witness
• 00:13:24 — Honor Christ in Your Heart
• 00:21:07 — Be Ready to Give a Reason
• 00:23:07 — Tell Your Story
• 00:28:02 — Share with Gentleness and Respect
• 00:32:45 — Make Witness a Habit

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: October 4, 2026

The Bible tells us that God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7), and Jesus himself said that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). Indeed, the very heart of the gospel flows from the generosity of God who gave his only Son, and of Jesus who laid down his life for us. Which is why the habit of generosity is vital to a healthy soul. Paul in his 2nd letter to the Corinthians, holds up the Macedonian church as a beautiful model of the grace of giving, and a prime example of what's involved in cultivating a habit of generosity.

Topics: generosity, grace of giving, 2 Corinthians 8, Christian generosity, Macedonian churches, hardship, poverty, Jesus Christ, giving oneself, practical service

Chapters

• 00:00:13 — Generosity Begins with Grace
• 00:05:05 — Paul’s Call to Give
• 00:09:32 — Grace as Generosity’s Source
• 00:13:22 — Joy in Hardship
• 00:20:22 — Giving Beyond the Means
• 00:27:20 — The Spirit of Giving
• 00:32:06 — Love Proved by Giving
• 00:36:05 — Excel in Generosity
• 00:36:44 — Practical Habits of Giving
• 00:42:31 — Open Hands, Open Hearts

Pastor: Greg Duke

Date: September 27, 2026

This Sunday morning, as we continue our sermon series, “Habits of a Healthy Soul”, we’ll look to Philippians 2:1–11 to discover what it truly means to serve one another. Paul invites us to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, who, though he was God, humbled himself, took the form of a servant, and gave his life for us. What would change in our homes, our church, and our community if we followed his example?

Topics: humble service, humility, self-forgetfulness, Philippians 2, church unity, Christ’s example, self-emptying, servant-like obedience, gospel, practical habits

Chapters

• 00:00:04 — Humble Service Begins
• 00:05:29 — Church’s Calling Card
• 00:17:31 — Christ’s Humble Example
• 00:22:57 — Gospel Roots Service

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:19-25

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: September 20, 2026

The need for relationship and community is built into the soul of man as created in God’s image. “It is not good for man to be alone” is a statement from God born out of the fact that we were created for relationship not only with God, but with our fellow man. We often associate this need as primarily being met in the covenant of marriage, which it is, but not exclusively, for all are not called to marry. It is fundamentally met in our belonging to the covenant family of God, the bride of Christ, the church. This is where we are brought into communion and thus community with brothers and sister in Christ to live in love, unity and mutual encouragement with one another. Thus a healthy soul is a soul in fellowship with other believers.

Topics: Christian fellowship, belonging, Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:19–25, church community, union with God, Christ, teaching, prayer, shared possessions, encouragement, isolation

Chapters

• 00:00:06 — Foundation of Fellowship
• 00:09:52 — Gospel Creates Community
• 00:16:30 — Stir One Another Up
• 00:23:29 — Blessings of Belonging
• 00:27:56 — Comfort in Hard Times
• 00:31:47 — Accepted in Christ
• 00:33:42 — Witness Through Love
• 00:35:55 — Obstacles to Fellowship
• 00:40:02 — Practices for Community

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: September 13, 2026

For most Christians, the word "worship" almost immediately brings to mind what the church gathers to do together, usually on Sunday mornings. We think of a worship service, and indeed corporate worship is an important habit for a healthy soul. But the habit of worship extends beyond Sunday mornings to what it means to honor and glorify the Lord in our every day lives. This Sunday we'll look at what both king David and King Jesus can teach us about cultivating the habit of worship - both public and private - and the impact that holds for our spiritual health and growth.

Topics: worship, adoration, Psalm 63, John 4, triune God, Christ-centered, corporate worship, glorifying God, delight, spiritual habits

Chapters

• 00:00:06 — Worship’s True Purpose
• 00:09:02 — Desire and Delight in God
• 00:19:27 — Satisfied in Living Water
• 00:24:16 — Spirit and Truth
• 00:30:06 — Christ Opens the Way
• 00:30:23 — Habits of Corporate Worship
• 00:35:41 — Private Worship Matters
• 00:38:44 — A Worshiping Life

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: September 6, 2026

This week in our sermon series on Habits of a Healthy Soul, we turn from the habit of listening to God in his word, to the habit of speaking with God in prayer. While most Christians acknowledge prayer as fundamental to a vibrant, growing relationship with God, studies show that many professing believers rarely pray. Jesus opens the way for us to have an intimate, loving, dependent relationship with the God of the universe that is not just one-sided. God does not just want us to listen to him in his word, but he calls and invites us to speak with him in prayer. Jesus modeled this his own life as he often got away to pray, and it's why his disciples asked him to teach them to pray. Join us Sunday as we learn how to cultivate a habit of speaking with God in prayer who loves not just to listen but to answer when his children pray.

Topics: habits, healthy soul, spiritual health, prayer, communion with God, Luke 11, Scripture, listening to God, model prayer, persistence

Chapters

• 00:00:10 — Habits for Prayer
• 00:01:37 — Learning to Ask
• 00:05:51 — Prayer in Your Schedule
• 00:11:31 — Jesus Teaches Prayer
• 00:15:01 — Prayer Is Not Optional
• 00:18:45 — Empty Words and Motives
• 00:23:53 — A Model for Prayer
• 00:28:30 — Ask, Seek, Knock
• 00:29:51 — Start Praying Today
• 00:31:44 — Begin with Scripture
• 00:36:10 — Pray Together Often
• 00:37:55 — Pray Through the Day
• 00:39:12 — Trust God’s Answer
• 00:41:11 — Come to the Father

Scripture: Psalm 119

Pastor: Greg Duke

Date: August 30, 2026

In this sermon, the pastor encourages believers to value regular Bible intake and to see Scripture as central to the Christian life. He reflects on church history, Psalm 119, and the sufficiency of the Bible to reveal God and guide faith and life.He describes Scripture as a headlight that points to Jesus, a roadmap that keeps believers on the right path, and a hedgerow that marks out the people of God as distinct from the world. The sermon ends with practical encouragement to read Psalm 1 and Psalm 119, set aside time for Scripture, pray for understanding, memorize verses, and continue gathering for preaching.

Topics: Bible intake, Scripture, Christian life, Psalm 119, Psalm 1, church history, sufficiency of the Bible, Jesus, believers, preaching

Chapters

• 00:00:10 — Fundamentals of the Word
• 00:01:32 — Treasuring the Bible
• 00:05:09 — Psalm 119 Readings
• 00:08:11 — Word as Headlight
• 00:18:11 — Roadmap and Guardrails
• 00:28:40 — Marked by the Word
• 00:35:20 — Practical Bible Habits
• 00:40:23 — Closing Prayer