SUNDAYS
The Church of the Harvest
Community gathers on Sundays
@ 10:30am.
“…we shall reap a harvest.” Gal. 6:9
The Church of the Harvest
SERVE
Everyone is called to serve God
by serving others.
Discover ways to be a joyful servant for His kingdom.
Mid-week meetings
Weekly
- Tuesday Evening "Seeker" Bible Study - 7:30pm
- Wednesday Morning Prayer - 6:30am
Monthly
- Second Saturday of the Month - Men's Fellowship Breakfast. - 8:00am
- Second Thursday of the Month - 'Chat and Chew' Women's Fellowship. - 7:00pm
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Truth. Love. Relevance. Unity.
We are a bible-believing church located in Riverhead, NY, that follows Jesus Christ as Lord and joins God in the work he is doing in the world today. We do this by Equipping Believers, Serving the Community & Offering Hope.
Sermons
Nourish your soul with God’s transforming and everlasting Word of Truth.
Bring Me A Musician
Mar 23, 2025 • Andy White
The Church Needs A Colonoscopy
Mar 16, 2025 • Jim Whelen
But Not
Mar 2, 2025 • Pastor Michael Troiano
L.A.S.I.R Me, Lord
Feb 23, 2025 • Dennis Bambino
Stay On The Wheel
Feb 16, 2025 • Jim Whelen
God Is Just Getting Started
Jan 26, 2025 • Pastor Michael Troiano
How Shall We Then Live (Part 2)
Jan 19, 2025 • Pastor Michael Troiano
How Shall We Then Live (Part 1)
Jan 12, 2025 • Pastor Michael Troiano
Life On Purpose
Jan 5, 2025 • Pastor Michael Troiano
Where Are You?
Dec 29, 2024 • Pastor Michael Troiano
Redemption's Benefits
Dec 22, 2024 • Abe Smith
What Good Can Come Of This?
Dec 15, 2024 • Pastor Michael Troiano
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A Word from Pastor Mike
Encouraging words from our Pastor
Weekly Devotional
GOD’S WAITING ROOM
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, Who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.” Isaiah 64:4
How many people enjoy waiting? Even if it is for something good? We are a people who are used to having everything instantaneously. We are a product of this age. When we go to a doctor we are resigned to waiting in the outer waiting room, perhaps for hours, only to be brought into the inner checkup room to wait again. It can be maddening at times. We don’t like to wait!
On the other hand, sometimes God has us in His waiting room for a greater purpose in our lives. We might not like it, in fact we struggle with frustration while we are there, but God’s timing is not our timing, and His purpose is what is best for us. I am reminded of this because one of my children is in that place in their life with jobs. God reminded me, and I reminded her, that she is in His waiting room right now. It hasn’t been easy waiting for the right job, especially in our economy right now, but we need to believe God is faithful and God is able!
Sometimes God puts us in His waiting room so we will learn patience. “We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” (Heb. 6:12). While we are in the waiting room, we are not to sit idly but are to be active in our waiting as we learn more about God’s character and endeavor to be like Him.
“Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” (Isa. 40:31). Sometimes we are in God’s waiting room because we are weary and need to rest. God promises that if we wait on Him, we will be strengthened. “If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” (1Pet. 4:11). Sometimes God knows, better that we do, that we need to rest and recharge, because we tend to forget to rely on Him and try to do everything in our own strength. Eventually we will “burn-out.” “…that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.” (Eph. 3:16).
Another reason God will put us in His waiting room is our need to trust Him. We need to come to the knowledge that God does know what is best for us even if what we see does not look like it to us. “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” (Psa. 9:10). God is trustworthy always! When we trust Him we will have hope in the waiting room. God will not keep us there forever. Our waiting will come to an end when He chooses. Remember, He knows the timing and what is best for us. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 15:13). So, when you are in the waiting room, “…be still and know that [He] is God.” (Psa. 46:10). Relax!
How many people enjoy waiting? Even if it is for something good? We are a people who are used to having everything instantaneously. We are a product of this age. When we go to a doctor we are resigned to waiting in the outer waiting room, perhaps for hours, only to be brought into the inner checkup room to wait again. It can be maddening at times. We don’t like to wait!
On the other hand, sometimes God has us in His waiting room for a greater purpose in our lives. We might not like it, in fact we struggle with frustration while we are there, but God’s timing is not our timing, and His purpose is what is best for us. I am reminded of this because one of my children is in that place in their life with jobs. God reminded me, and I reminded her, that she is in His waiting room right now. It hasn’t been easy waiting for the right job, especially in our economy right now, but we need to believe God is faithful and God is able!
Sometimes God puts us in His waiting room so we will learn patience. “We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” (Heb. 6:12). While we are in the waiting room, we are not to sit idly but are to be active in our waiting as we learn more about God’s character and endeavor to be like Him.
“Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” (Isa. 40:31). Sometimes we are in God’s waiting room because we are weary and need to rest. God promises that if we wait on Him, we will be strengthened. “If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” (1Pet. 4:11). Sometimes God knows, better that we do, that we need to rest and recharge, because we tend to forget to rely on Him and try to do everything in our own strength. Eventually we will “burn-out.” “…that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man.” (Eph. 3:16).
Another reason God will put us in His waiting room is our need to trust Him. We need to come to the knowledge that God does know what is best for us even if what we see does not look like it to us. “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” (Psa. 9:10). God is trustworthy always! When we trust Him we will have hope in the waiting room. God will not keep us there forever. Our waiting will come to an end when He chooses. Remember, He knows the timing and what is best for us. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 15:13). So, when you are in the waiting room, “…be still and know that [He] is God.” (Psa. 46:10). Relax!