Ambassador Presbyterian Church - Apex, NC

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

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: August 23, 2026

In this sermon on Matthew 28:16–20, the Great Commission is presented as Jesus’ final instruction to his church after his death and resurrection. The message emphasizes Jesus’ authority over heaven and earth and his promise to be with his people always as the foundation for mission.The sermon explains the call to make disciples of all nations by going with the gospel, baptizing believers, and teaching them to obey all that Jesus commanded. It also stresses that disciple-making is the work of the whole church, and urges believers to respond through prayer, gospel witness, church service, support for missions, and willingness to go where God leads.

Topics: Great Commission, Matthew 28:16–20, Jesus, authority, mission, disciples, nations, baptism, teaching, church, gospel, prayer, witness, service, missions

Chapters

• 00:00:18 — Great Commission and Christ's Authority
• 00:05:55 — Power Before the Mission
• 00:11:46 — Christ's Presence With Us
• 00:15:34 — Making Disciples of Nations
• 00:18:31 — Going Where We Are Sent
• 00:24:23 — Baptized Into the Church
• 00:28:42 — Teaching Obedience to Jesus
• 00:34:27 — Living the Commission Daily
• 00:35:40 — Pray, Go, and Engage

Scripture: Matthew 28

Pastor: Warren Harvey

Date: August 16, 2026

In this sermon, the pastor concludes a study of Matthew by focusing on chapter 28, including Jesus’ burial, the empty tomb, the resurrection appearances, and the final commissioning of the disciples. The resurrection is defended through several points, including Jesus’ prediction of it, the empty tomb, eyewitness testimony, the reliability of the Gospel accounts, and the transformation of Jesus’ followers.The sermon also emphasizes the response the resurrection requires: worship and allegiance to Jesus. It presents the risen Christ as having all authority, being present with his people, and calling them to gather others and make disciples of all nations.

Topics: Matthew 28, Jesus burial, empty tomb, resurrection appearances, final commissioning, eyewitness testimony, Gospel accounts, transformation of followers, worship, allegiance, make disciples

Chapters

• 00:00:08 — Resurrection Hope Begins
• 00:04:28 — Why the Resurrection Matters
• 00:09:42 — Reasons to Believe
• 00:17:36 — Eyewitnesses and Changed Lives
• 00:20:57 — Christ’s Authority Over All
• 00:30:44 — The Risen Jesus Is Present
• 00:37:08 — Resurrection and Mission
• 00:39:17 — Living Under the Risen King