The Church & The Election | Harrison Conley | Cottonwood Church

[@rosalie174]

Loved you're message 2 chronicles 7:14 Praying and fasting as a watchman 2024 Pastor Harrison your a mighty warrior. Remember king David's warriors! The Holy Spirit is calling his army

[@KarrisHudson]

Thank you for your boldness and obedience to the Lord. 🙏🏽

[@davidparra5885]

Long overdue, sad to say I made the decision to leave 4 years ago. I had to as the leader of my household lead away from Cottonwood Church because we weren’t being fed biblical truth and I was unsure where the congregation as a whole stood on it’s political position as it’s obviously its supposed to be based upon biblical worldview. But was getting it especially during the hard shutdown during COVID. But respect and love that y’all came around.

[@michellemontes8943]

Pastor Harrison we are honored to be apart of a Church body who has a Leader/Pastor that can deliver this type of message with the Love, truth, humility yet boldness in the midst of such a heavy spiritual battle (some are deceived thinking this is only about politics). Ezekiel 33:1-7 was straight from the Holy Spirit to the church body. For those who have ears to hear let them hear what the Lord used you as a vessel to warn the people and for those who have a problem/offense about what was spoken today... cant say they have not been warned M Love you, love our church and we will be keeping you and your family covered during this intense season of battle.

[@katiewalker71]

Thank you for having the courage and obedience to almighty God for speaking this message. Your faith is strong and I am so blessed to have heard you today. Preach it pastor! God bless you.

[@gordonwardhaugh8266]

Good job Pastor Harrison some people might be a little bent out of shape and want their ears tickled but you told the truth and what needed to be said.

[@forhislove1314]

I wish more leaders would be as raw as he was . Lots of preachers don’t preach what needs to be heard due to them not wanting to hurt anyones feelings . I don’t attend this church but boy I’m so glad i watched this and he stood his ground. Lots of people were so offended by this and it’s sad . I pray that God continues to use him .

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@gordonwardhaugh8266]

So you're okay with Kamala Harris aborting children all the way up to birth and it being a mandatory law federally all 50 states ​@@WorrdNerrd

[@Through-a-Hebraic-lens]

So glad to hear Ps Harrison speak under the fear of the Lord and not the fear of man. It was a fearful warning to those who would reject this message…

[@Through-a-Hebraic-lens]

@wordnerrd I think you need to relisten to the warning spoken by God through pastor H and heed the warning …

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@Through-a-Hebraic-lens I listened to the message several times. Still trying to figure out how Trump is the lesser evil of the two. We obviously disagree but I wish you and yours well

[@DanielSaxon-k5y]

God’s word doesn’t lie!! Pastor H just delivered what’s in God’s heart To God be All the glory 56:47

[@Mr..G]

Be careful! There's no biblical example of Jesus ever doing this in a place of worship. A lot of God's people were confused while listening to this young preacher's political speech, my friend. † *"For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints."* *(1st Corinthians 14:33)*

[@proraptor4146]

What an awesome message, thank you. Much love

[@heidiw22]

Pastor Harrison, thank you for having the courage and stepping out in faith in your message today. Lord knows our world is in chaos and is only going to get worse because they have and are taking God, our freedom of speech, right to protect life and our kids, among other things away. May God Bless you and continue to give you strength🙏🏽

[@jolab1810]

Harrison, this was a seminole moment in your ministry. I appreciate your bravery, obedience, and your standing for the truth of God's word. I think you delivered a difficult message (shouldn't be difficult, but in 2024 it is!), and you did so with humility and grace. Praying for you this week. Love to all at Cottonwood from Idaho.

[@DanielSaxon-k5y]

God’s word doesn’t lie!! Pastor H just delivered what’s in God’s heart To God be All the glory

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@brandyflores-w6r]

This was the best sermon you’ve given so far. These are things we need to talk about and I’m glad God put this in your heart to share. We need to be Christian everywhere, every single day not just at church. So you should move and think Christ-like in everything you do especially how you vote. Your feelings don’t trump God’s righteousness. God bless you all and praying for those that don’t agree may God open your hearts

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@brandyflores-w6r This was the best sermon so far? The sermon designed to divide and covict? 🤣😂🤣😂🤣🙄

[@brandyflores-w6r]

@@WorrdNerrd you definitely missed the message.

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@brandyflores-w6r no I didn't. The message was to vote for Trump, even though he hasn't publicly denounced abortion. He's willing to let each state decide wether to ban abortion for itself, so don't act like Trump is holier than Harris. He's a perv who doesn't care about those who aren't rich. He's a liar and a felon, out to destroy the lives of legal immigrants by spreading hate and false accusations. But we're supposed to disregard character. I got the message, loud and clear.

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@brandyflores-w6r I didn't miss anything, Harrison wants us to vote for Trump, even though Trump hasn't denounced abortion. He's willing to let each state decide wether to ban abortion, so stop acting like Trump is holier than Harris. He's a perv and a felon, threatening legal immigrants by spreading hate and false accusations. And for Harrison to compare him to David because of infidelity is a joke.

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@brandyflores-w6r not sure why my response keeps getting deleted but know that I didn't miss anything. Harrison wants us to vote for Trump. A perv, a liar, a messenger of hate, and a manipulator. Message received, but will be ignored.

[@rosalie174]

Thank you pastor Harrison for speaking TRUTH Wilth spiritual boldness!❤

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@rosaliemassie5885]

@@rosalie174 AMEN

[@Mr..G]

There is simply no scripture that admonishes believers to choose leaders based on the lesser of two evils or policies as the young preacher suggested. God's word is truth, and it is eternal. Opinions are temporal. Blessings, my friend. † *"Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."* *(John 17: 17))* *"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."* *(Matthew 24: 35)*

[@lourdesrodriguez4106]

I was just talking about this yesterday . How the church need to speak about this . Because a lot of evangelic don’t vote, same thing you just said . God bless you pastor Harrison and keep on using you🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@gordonwardhaugh8266]

The comments are showing the separating of the wheat from the chaff. Who is ready for the Holy Ghost and Fire to come on down upon this church praise the Lord❤❤

[@cindyroberts283]

@@gordonwardhaugh8266 you mean the Magas and the Christians

[@jbruce87]

Amen

[@ace_woe]

The evangelical voting block is one of the biggest in the nation. What are you talking about 🤦🏻‍♂️ this reminds me of that one time that TRUMP tried to say "Christians don't vote" and then he proceeded to BEG us to vote for him, while initiating a poignant Freudian slip... in an attempt to LIE and say that he was a Christian, he accidentally flubbed it & said "I'm not Christian." Telling. I genuinely believe that God wouldn't allow him to utter such an abominable lie. It's a good thing that none of your votes matter here in California, because it's going blue no matter how much Harrison Conley wants to gaslight the congregation that his father built.

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@gordonwardhaugh8266 🤣😂🤣😂🙄

[@brookebusher2328]

Praise Jesus for a BOLD PASTOR LIKE HARRISON, yes and amen! Speaking the truth with biblical facts. CW is home and will always be home to me

[@shawnawilliams1597]

I thank God that you chose fear of God over fear of men Pastor Harrison. The sheep have been left wandering for so long when it comes to these topics while the pastors have tried to stay neutral as not to alienate either "side". I love how you used scripture to back up everything you spoke on. Gods Word is our ultimate authority on every area of life. The goats and the sheep will be separated in the end and that is Gods doing.

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@michaelnguyen6726]

@@WorrdNerrd absolutely not but these are the choices we have as candidates. Any person with common sense knows these aren't the perfect candidates, but one thing is very clear. Kamala openly mocks Christians and wants no part of Christianity in our society while Trump and Vance publicly confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Yes Trump has lived a life in the past that is un-Christian like, but we all have and we are in no place to judge that. Trump genuinely cares about making this country better instead of the laughing stock it has become around the world.

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@michaelnguyen6726 send me ONE link showing Kamala mocking Christians. I know none are perfect but Trump is blatantly and proudly imperfect. Kamala would've been destroyed if she decided to sell her own Bibles... if she accused legal immigrants of eating pets... if she sexually assaulted someone, the list goes on. How are you okay with that?

[@gordonwardhaugh8266]

So you're okay with Kamala Harris killing children as 9 months in the womb the lesser of two evils ❤❤​@@WorrdNerrd

[@truebeliever81]

@@shawnawilliams1597 How did he choose fear of God by saying choose the lesser of two evils? Evil is evil. We are not to love this world or conform to it. Both parties and candidates are evil. We are to be set apart.

[@deborahwimmer1773]

You are a Courageous Watchman Pastor Harrison 🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 your congregation has been waiting to hear the truth …God chose you wisely 🙌🏼🙌🏼. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jaeloka]

Thank you for choosing to be our messenger and have the uncomfortable conversations that many churches refuse to engage in, in order to be politically correct. This is a message everyone needs to hear. You brought tears to my eyes through my screen, I couldn’t imagine the energy in the room during the end of this prayer. God Bless America 🇺🇸 🕊️✝️

[@HisPartner]

There is nothing greater than the Truth to set it's people free to walk in the Right Direction ( no pun intended) I respect you more than ever for Standing Up as a Watchman, and a voice for the Holy Spirit to speak through.

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@HisPartner]

@@WorrdNerrd Are you praying for him? Are you okay with aborting babies weeks after they are born?...neither is right. Mutilation of children, mind control of people in the media? Boys in women sports?on and on...if you're not praying the word, your words has no power.

[@Hoopgenie24]

I agree when the truth is being presented. I'm talking the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth not what I heard in this campaign speech. Partial truth only divides and places people in bondage. Since you like seeing people set free with the truth, then you should absolutely love this: There is no such scripture that tells believers to choose leaders based on the lesser of two evils. Neither is there one advocating that they choose based on policies. I think the record is that every man should make his own personal decision not yield to a secular speech. *"Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind."* *(Romans 14:5)* I must also add that it's not just the truth that you know which will set you free. It's the truth that you know and walk in that will set you free. I have given it to you, so now it's up to you to free yourself.

[@MagdaV29]

It was 4 years ago at this time before the election, during an online church service that we bailed out of Cottonwood Church because they weren't talking about this. A friend who is still attending sent me the video link. I just watched the message in tears, praising God for listening to our prayers.

[@neftaligracida8986]

Same feeling I had for that churh

[@VxKOMOTOxV]

Same story for me!!!!! And yes!!! 😭 This may be a new chapter for Cottonwood!! 🎉

[@lunaysoul]

Agreed and watching this message online last Sunday made me want to go back in person. This needed to be said, we can’t be a lukewarm church!

[@MagdaV29]

@@lunaysoul We are going back.

[@LimaGolfBravo]

Same with us. We left the church due to the same reason. I’m to see Cottonwood church starting to shift direction. Preach on Pastor 26:19 ! We are coming back.

[@arhabersham]

What an amazing sermon

[@kathleenzwickl4539]

Thank you for your obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit Pastor Harrison. We’re all familiar with 2 Chron 7:14… “If my people….” Thank you for humbling yourself to seek the face of God and His righteousness, as the litmus test applied to our choices up and down the ballot for this upcoming election. Thank you for your biblical exhortation for us to turn from our wicked ways so God can hear our prayers, forgive us and heal our land. I believe they are also in line with 2 Chron 6:18-20. I also believe your obedience is the seed to set into motion a harvest of souls for the Kingdom, and the blessing of God to flourish this church. this church. 2 Chron 7:15,16 may not be as familiar a scripture, but I believe it’s what was accomplished in this service. May Cottonwood always remain the place where God’s Name, His Heart, and His Eyes will perpetually be…as we go out to bring a Living Jesus to a dying American, and to the world. God bless you & your family Pastor Harrison. 🙏🏼🙌🏼🔥🕊️🇺🇸🇮🇱🌎

[@beverlytaylor6073]

I can't like this enough! So blessed to finally hear someone speaking truth about this subject and being willing to speak God's heart rather than worry about who they might offend. May God open the eyes of their understanding for those who don't agree. Well done good and faithful servant!

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@beverlytaylor6073]

@@WorrdNerrd not at all but Harris is in favor of abortion until full term. We need to choose the lessor of 2 evils. We will never have the perfect choice.

[@aneriueta32]

if you’ve been attending Cottonwood, this isn’t Pastor H’s first time addressing abortion, lgbtqia, or gender identity topics from the pulpit. At the time, there wasn’t an impending election upon us, so people weren’t painting him as endorsing one candidate over another. We see through our own lens before we can digest what he was intending to do here. The message was to shine a light on what the Bible says about each issue. Harrison’s calling YOU to action by saying to you to get in your bibles, dedicate time to seek God’s stance because we are NOT to trust man, put your trust in GOD - not Harrison, not Trump, or Kamala. We need to find the truth for ourselves by seeking first the kingdom and being edified by it.

[@VerosKeyVibez]

That is exactly what I got from the message too! So eloquently delivered, politically unbiased, and backed with scripture unveiling God’s heart!

[@valeriaweekes5799]

I will pray for leadership no matter who is in office. I also pray that will soften the hearts on both sides, especially the Christian heart, because we are supposed to show non-believers how to live. We, the body of Christ, need to take ownership for allowing our country to become like this.

[@HRabago]

I love you Pastor Harrison !!! you are like Daniel in the lions den !!! I am proud of you for telling the Truth And that you open up the eye's of my heart today!!You have told GOD'sTruth and the Truth will set us free.Keep telling the Truth because not many Pastors will stand up and do!! what you did today!!! I truly know that God's hand was on you this day! I am Proud of you Pastor Harrison!! !Cottonwood church is a blessing and I thank you.

[@CountryRogue-d1j]

If by lions den, you mean an audience where 97% of people feverishly support every word you're saying, then yes he was in a lions den. Smh

[@ALICIAPEREZ-tp6pi]

It is so refreshing to hear a Pastor speaking truth and the Word of God! May God continue to use you Pastor!

[@Mr..G]

I have been a devout follower of Jesus Christ for a long time, a follower of Bayless Conley for about two decades and a minister myself for several with no plans of abandoning either. Nevertheless, while many are applauding the political speech by this young preacher on a day set aside for worship, scores of others, myself included are baffled by what they perceived to have been a rally for Donald J Trump and the Republican party. How unfortunate. The bible teaches us to *"Let all things be done decently and in order."* *(1 Corinthians 14:40)* I honestly can't call what I witnessed order. It was out of order for a number of reasons, one being there is no biblical president far it. Another is that it was done without the consideration of new immature Christians that were watching via the internet and the damage it could potentially cause. That was an act reminiscent of politicians not ministers, but on Sunday they seemed to have been one and the same. Sunday is reserved as a day of praise and worship, but we are to do so for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ not a convicted felon. The young lad shunned the democrats for supporting abortion but endorsed the republicans who passed the law in 1973. During the morning service, he encouraged us to vote for the lesser of two evils. Unfortunately, I've never read a verse where God advocates the same. He describes evil as evil. There's nothing in between. The word says we are to make our own choices. *"One person values one day over another, another values every day the same. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind."* *(Romans 14:5)* In essence, this young preacher admonished us not to vote for a democrat whose party has three policies that undermines God but to vote for a Republican that was actually convicted of *"34"* crimes that do the same and whose expressed acts of hatred, rebellion and stubbornness violates every one of the ten commandments. We're talking from making money "his god" to "lying" about the prostitute he "coveted." God treats hatred itself as murder which violates the 6th commandment. *"Everyone who hates his brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him."* *(1 John 3:15)* He calls stubbornness idolatry which violates the 2nd, and he says rebellion is witchcraft. *"For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." (1 Samuel **15:23**)* This young preacher also encouraged us to obey the laws of the land but is backing a man who encouraged rioters to help him overthrow an election and not to take a vaccine that were both laws of the land. That is hypocrisy at its finest, and perhaps the reason why many republican preachers died of C19. He talked about the Great Commission, but the Great Commission is to go into all the world and preach the gospel not to praise a political candidate from the pulpit. Sure, candidates need prayer, but I think these novice preachers need it more. Blessings, my friends. †

[@mariasalazar9268]

Couldn't have said it better! Thank you for putting words to my sadness and disappointment! 😢

[@Mr..G]

@@mariasalazar9268 it needed to be said. Blessings, my friend.†

[@MScott-x1k]

Thank you!!! Excellent couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you again.

[@Mr..G]

@@MScott-x1k I have heard Bayles touch on politics in the past and had no issues with it because he didn't endorse either party. This was completely opposite. I think going forth it might be a good idea for him to critique potentially controversial sermons, but in this case I can't really call what I heard a sermon but a political speech which should have been omitted altogether, my friend. †

[@DougInWa]

Pastor you are not following the gospel..you are trying to balance worship of the world and worship of Jesus..I pray the holy Spirit helps you understand this sermon.

[@Felwil04]

The truth needs to be told. His Word is truth. Well done Pastor Harrison. Thank you for being obedient.

[@HannahDee-n4i]

THANK YOU PASTOR HARRISON for being OBEDIENT TO GOD and not man!! Whoever has a problem with it is actually fighting against God!😮.

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@HannahDee-n4i]

@@WorrdNerrd President Trump did help the defenseless unborn babies by nominating Amy Coney Barett to the Supreme Court and overturned Roe v Wade. He did try his best and the Lord saw it by protected President Trump from two attempted assassinations.

[@marseilleicon]

When did Yeshua or the 12 ever advocate for voting for a ruler, ever? Quite the opposite, "render to Cesar's what is Cesar's". But since we are talking politics, Trump has advocated putting him above the constitution, literally tried to steal 11k votes! Wanted to install martial law so he could stay in power! Now wants to turn the military against political opponents, take licenses away from broadcast who do not agree with him! If the church wants to be political, then your non political status should be revoked! Yeshua word is "the kingdom of God is within you". Not outside, not in a building, not in the sky, within you!

[@HannahDee-n4i]

⁠@@marseilleiconmy friend, please seek the Lord by reading the Word of God. We are to always protect the ones that are defenseless (widows and children). We are to love what He loves and hate what He hates. Jesus loves Trump just like He loves you! The Lord blesses Trump because he has done good for Israel and the church. When my pastor hears from the Lord and the Lord tells him to speak to us about it, we better listen and not slander God’s anointed one or we will receive judgment. I say things to you in love for I care for you. May the Lord be with you and bless you!

[@marseilleicon]

@@HannahDee-n4i #1, Yeshua loves everyone! I employ you to read the word of God and listen to what Yeshua says, not the pastor! Where does Yeshua advocate for a leader besides God himself?

[@rb1923-s3o]

Our obligation and duty is not to proclaim our own point of view, but is only to proclaim the Lamb of God. We do this by the spirit in how we live “our own” life. Our identity in Christ, which is the way love, peace and compassion, today and everyday. There is no peace in comparative physical and mental combat. There’s already enough chaos, pain, shame and ego centric vitriol to go around. Everybody loses in that scenario. Recently Pastor Bayless gave a sermon on the “Sin of Partiality” in which he said “in God's kingdom, the rich and the poor, the scholar and the simpleton, the heiress and the harlot, the moral and the immoral, the philosopher and the peasant, all have to come through the same door and travel the same road.” I don’t how God is working in anybody else’s life but my own, that’s their journey and I pray whoever knocks at the door of Cottonwood will be welcomed.

[@mariasalazar9268]

I thank God because you, as well as myself, are using your spiritual eyes to see and your spiritual ears to hear... God is good, and I pray that those blinded by their own emotional and mental traumas can see someday, including Harrison Conley, who I personally have NEVER thought that has the call to serve as a pastor. He only inherited the call, and the call of serving as a Pastor of God CANNOT be inherited! I am VERY SAD AND DISAPPOINTED of the church that I belong for sooooo many years. Maybe this happened because I was SO PROUD to belong to Cottoonwood Church of Cypress 😢😢😢

[@ErickS-v8y]

Beautiful! I feel the same. Thank you.

[@Jaydubcali]

I can only imagine how hard it must have been to deliver this message. I am happy to see cottonwood leadership shine in darkness and I pray that God continue to bless this church and their reach on this world. It is because of God leading me to cottonwood that I am saved!

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@Mr..G]

With all due respect, what was so hard about giving a political speech in the friendly confines of your daddy's church among family and friends? (I love Bayless by the way, and have been listening to him for two decades.) However, what you call brave, I call one of the churches darkest and saddest hours, my friend. This young preacher, unlike his dad, literally said that we are to choose a candidate based on the lesser of two evils. Maybe it's just me, but could you please direct me to the passage of scripture that says that or even comes close to saying it? God's word defines evil as evil. There is no gray area and nothing in between. The young preacher literally told us to not vote for the candidate whose political party has 5 policies that violates God's word but to vote for the party whose candidate was convicted of 34 felonies that all violate God's word. That means that he doesn't even believe in following his own lesser of two evils logic. You do the math. 34 - 5 = 29. This is hypocrisy at its finest. Not only that but he shuns the party that supports abortion but praises the party who passed the law in 1973, more hypocrisy. If you choose to believe this lessor of two evils logic that has no scriptural support, then bless your heart, but I'm going to believe and obey the truth of God's word: *"Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."* *(Matthew 15:14)* † You are not saved because God led you to Cottonwood. You are saved because God led Jesus to the cross, my friend. †

[@theonewhomjesusloves1005]

Pastor Harrison, thank you for being obedient to God in speaking out against the evil going on. I appreciate you!

[@bonnieblenders4606]

Yes we do!

[@janel1977blessed]

Thank you for following the conviction of the Holy spirit.

[@lamisharochelle]

It is! Thank, God!

[@Mr..G]

Holy Spirit? Be careful, my friend. A lot of God's people were confused while listening to this young preacher's speech. † *"For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints."* *(1st Corinthians 14:33)*

[@VxKOMOTOxV]

Harrison… Thank You for speaking up & taking a stand!! Much needed.

[@gianniclaud]

Trump is such a scummy human being, but Kamala is no saint either. They're both TRULY awful people - but pertinent to your sermon, the former has policies that I agree with. I'm giving up my Trump derangement and putting in my vote for him. This country is falling apart and I cannot see Kamala leading it, especially in these perilous times of war and spiritual famine.

[@WorrdNerrd]

Sucker

[@WorrdNerrd]

So you're voting for a scummy human being 😂

[@Mr..G]

Unfortunately, you like many have bought into the young preacher's non-biblical logic, my friend. What I heard him say was choose between the lesser of two evils. However, there is no Bible verse that encourages us to do that. In God's eyes, evil is evil and there's nothing in between. He basically advocated voting against the democratic candidate whose party has 5 policies that violates God's word but overtly endorsed the republican candidate with 34 felony convictions that all violate God's word. This doesn't even fit his lesser of two evils logic, my friend. †

[@gianniclaud]

@@Mr..G I could care less about his sexual escapades. As the pastor mentioned, it's the policies that matter - and I'm not entirely convinced the Democratic Party is acting in good faith as of late. I still consider myself pretty liberal as a gay christian, but I'm willing to shift my perspective when children's lives are at stake. I absolutely will draw the line there.

[@Mr..G]

@@gianniclaud Exactly, you could care "less" about his sexual escapades, but God and others care "more," my friend. *"Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers." (Hebrews 13:4)* Picking 5 points to appease himself and those of like mind while omitting a plethora of others is what makes his political speech not only dangerous but heresy. The republican candidate has 34 felony convictions. 34 - 5 = 29. Please understand that God's word is not a buffet where you get to pick and choose which parts you will accept. It's All or nothing. *"You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it..."* *(Deuteronomy 4:2)* Furthermore, I never said anything about sex only that there were 34 felony convictions that violate God's word. Perhaps, that was your conscience speaking, my friend. He was not convicted of having sex only lying about it and paying to cover it up. That is reminiscent of David and Bathsheba. One uncontrollable sin of lust led to a surplus of others. His sexual appetite put the entire nation at risk. Character matters, and is more important to God and to me than policy. One final thought- I don't know who's going to heaven, but I can sure tell you who's not. *"Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God."* *(1 Corinthians 6: 9-10)* So could you please explain to me what a gay Christian is? Don't deceived yourself or the children you purported to care about, my friend. †

[@MargaritaRodriguez-en6yd]

Jesus is on the Throne

[@djphotek5109]

my problem with this message is that he said if you don’t vote for Trump then your salvation is at risk at 41:30 It’s unbiblical, blasphemous and propaganda

[@nathans5521]

He absolutely did not say your salvation depends on voting for Trump. You are bearing false witness against a pastor.

[@djphotek5109]

@@nathans5521Hello brother in Christ, check out the timestamp and watch for at least 2 minutes. He says “It’s not that I want to say this… I’m seeing danger and I’m worried for our nation and God’s put a word of warning in my mouth… it’s not that I want to preach this, but I’m willing to preach this because I care about your soul, and I care about my soul, and I care about the soul of this nation that God has given us”. What does the soul have to do with a message about voting for Trump? It’s clear in this direct quote that he is referring to the salvation of your soul being at risk. My brother in Christ I don’t care who this pastor is because I serve only One God, Jesus and this is heresy.

[@proraptor4146]

I never heard that in his message

[@mboaz5611]

He references Genesis and God's promise, but skips over Deuteronomy and the curses for not adhering to the covenant. The nation of Israel has committed one evil atrocity after another.

[@soniafreeman8761]

So proud of you PASTOR Harrison! You are a good shepherd and watchman. Remember Isaiah 30:9-11

[@DavidAcostaWorship]

Pastor Harrison, I’m so grateful and honored to be part of Cottonwood. This message was OVERDUE. Proud of you. 💯👊

[@gordonwardhaugh8266]

Ecclesiastes 10:2 a wise man's heart leads him to the right and a foolish man's heart leads him to the left I think that describes both political parties. ❤❤

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@Mr..G]

*@gordonwardhaugh8266* I think this describes most naive Christians: *"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!"* *(Isaiah 5:20)* Don't be deceived, my friend. †

[@gordonwardhaugh8266]

So you're okay with Kamala Harris aborting babies all the way up to the 9th month and it being a mandatory federally all 50 states is that okay or not ? You have to pick the lesser of two evils as Pastor Harrison pointed out ​@@WorrdNerrd

[@lesamccluskey9997]

​@@WorrdNerrdExactly!

[@warlaker]

I say this..we are to elect those who govern, we are to respect and pray for those who govern, but we are not to TRUST those who govern. As Psalm 118:8,9 says "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes." Also, don't put yourself into anyone's political box. Your vote is still your own. Many brave men fought and died so we can vote freely. Now, propositions, especially measure 3 must be voted according to God's Word, but don't be down on a fellow Christian just because he votes for the other candidate. We've got to remain one in Christ

[@MBARAL-k6u]

Thank you for your courage Pastor Harrison

[@jazz_grooves]

Praise God for preachers who preach the gospel boldly! This message needed to be preached. Thank you 💜

[@Mr..G]

@@jazz_grooves With all due respect, what I heard was not the gospel. The gospel is the life death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the good news. I did hear about a resurrection of sorts, but it certainly wasn't the one I read in the Bible, my friend. †

[@mboaz5611]

But this is the Gospel. All of his references come from the Old Testemant. Last I checked, we are a Christian Church, not a Jewish Synagogue.

[@UFNGO]

Thank you for your boldness. We have been waiting to hear this teaching about voting Bible principles and pleasing the Lord, not our flesh or our own understanding. It is much appreciated. I don't know why my original comment was removed, but I will say less this time, and maybe this one will stick. I was just being honest, as the rest of the comments have been, so I am a bit taken aback by its removal. Thank you for feeding your sheep with the truth of the Word.

[@GreatVacationHouses-n4h]

Pastor thank you for your obedience to the Holy Spirit. What you said had to be said and there is no way any true Christian can dispute or criticize what you said because you backed it up with the word of God. I’m sending this out to my FB and Instagram and I hope church members will do the same! Bless you…

[@carolwinrow9489]

@GreatVacationHouses-n4h,I Have Share This Message Too😊..God Bless You 🙏

[@CJPhillips-w2z]

Well, that’s certainly a creative interpretation of Ezekiel 33.

[@allnaniestelle]

thank you for this powerful and truthful word, Pastor Harrison. this is words of wisdom! 🙏🏽🤍 pray for God’s country, God’s world. God is so good!

[@brianowen692]

I am almost speechless. This presentation will reverberate in me always I hope and intend. What a great Watchman what a powerful Christian. God may I serve better as a Watchman I pray in Jesus name amen.

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@reneechurchillphoto]

This is 🔥! It’s the message I have been wanting to hear from our pulpits in every Christian church

[@monkiaray9093]

I love Cottonwood Church and has been my home for many years. I have to watch online mostly because I can't attend in person like I use too. I only see up 3 comments on all the great sermon this church had preached and this one gets over 300 comments. Why is that? This could'nt be easy to do and I do think it was needed. Our children are whats important and their future. May Jesus bless this church , all Pastors , staff and Cottonwood members and God's people.

[@simonep9928]

Because he is encouraging the church to vote for a fascist

[@Mr..G]

With all due respect, my friend, what you are calling a sermon, I and many of those making the comments you referenced call giving a political speech to support your candidate instead of preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ on a day that's set aside for it. This young preacher, unlike his dad, literally said that we are to choose a candidate based on the lesser of two evils. Maybe it's just me, but could you please direct me to the passage of scripture that says that or even comes close to saying it? God's word defines evil as evil. There is no gray area and nothing in between. The young preacher literally told us to not vote for the candidate whose political party has 5 policies that violates God's word but to vote for the party whose candidate was convicted of 34 felonies that all violate God's word. That means that he doesn't even believe in following his own lesser of two evils logic. You do the math. 34 - 5 = 29. This is hypocrisy at its finest. Not only that but he shuns the party that supports abortion but praises the party who passed the law in 1973, more blatant hypocrisy. If you and others are truly concerned about our children's future, then stop giving them cell phones and remove the remote control from their hands. I can promise you that it will be 100 times more beneficial to their future than this political speech ever will. If you choose to believe this lessor of two evils logic that has no scriptural support, then bless your heart, but I'm going to believe and obey the truth of God's word, my friend: *"Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."* *(Matthew 15:14)* †

[@rosaalvarez1432]

Powerful word praise God .

[@Mr..G]

What you called powerful, I and many others with spiritual eyes and ears, call a premeditated political speech and one of Cottonwood's darkest and saddest hours, my friend. This young preacher, unlike his dad, literally said that we are to choose a candidate based on the lesser of two evils. Maybe it's just me, but could you please direct me to the passage of scripture that says the same. God's word defines evil as evil. There is no gray area and nothing in between. The young preacher literally told us to not vote for the candidate whose political party has 5 policies that violates God's word but to vote for the party whose candidate was convicted of 34 felonies that all violate God's word. That means that he doesn't even believe in following his own lesser of two evils logic. You do the math. 34 - 5 = 29. This is hypocrisy at its finest. Not only that but he shuns the party that supports abortion but praises the party who passed the law in 1973, more hypocrisy. This may have been a powerful word, but certainly not God's word. If you choose to believe the young preacher's lesser of two evils logic that has no scriptural support, then bless your heart, but I'm going to believe and obey the truth of God's word: *"Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."* *(Matthew 15:14)* †

[@pmds1979]

They say the truth hurts🤷🏾‍♀️. Thank you for your boldness Pastor Harrison, the body of Christ is in desperate need of the TRUTH. There are far too many pastors who are afraid to boldly tell the truth, so we really appreciate you!!

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@Mr..G]

I'm glad you like truth, and don't mind pain, so here goes, my friend: I have been a devout follower of Jesus Christ for a long time, a follower of Bayless Conley for about two decades and a minister myself for several with no plans of abandoning either. Nevertheless, while many are applauding the political speech by this young preacher on a day set aside for worship, scores of others, myself included are baffled by what they perceived to have been a rally for Donald J Trump and the Republican party. How unfortunate. For the record, I won't be voting for either candidate. The bible teaches us to *"Let all things be done decently and in order."* *(1 Corinthians 14:40)* I honestly can't call what I witnessed order. It was out of order for a number of reasons, one being there is no biblical president far it. Another is that it was done without the consideration of new immature Christians that were watching via the internet and the damage it could potentially cause. That was an act reminiscent of politicians not ministers, but on Sunday they seemed to have been one and the same. Sunday is reserved as a day of praise and worship, but we are to do so for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ not a convicted felon. The young lad shunned the democrats for supporting abortion but endorsed the republicans who passed the law in 1973. During the morning service, he encouraged us to vote for the lesser of two evils. Unfortunately, I've never read a verse where God advocates the same. He describes evil as evil. There's nothing in between. The word says we are to make our own choices. *"One person values one day over another, another values every day the same. Each person must be fully convinced in his own mind."* *(Romans 14:5)* In essence, this young preacher admonished us not to vote for a democrat whose party has three policies that undermines God but to vote for a Republican that was actually convicted of *"34"* crimes that do the same and whose expressed acts of hatred, rebellion and stubbornness violates every one of the ten commandments. We're talking from making money "his god" to "lying" about the prostitute he "coveted." God treats hatred itself as murder which violates the 6th commandment. *"Everyone who hates his brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him."* *(1 John 3:15)* He calls stubbornness idolatry which violates the 2nd, and he says rebellion is witchcraft. *"For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." (1 Samuel **15:23**)* This young preacher also encouraged us to obey the laws of the land but is backing a man who encouraged rioters to help him overthrow an election and not to take a vaccine that were both laws of the land. That is hypocrisy at its finest, and perhaps the reason why many republican preachers died of C19. He talked about the Great Commission, but the Great Commission is to go into all the world and preach the gospel not to praise a political candidate from the pulpit. Sure, candidates need prayer, but I think these novice preachers need it more. Blessings, my friends. †

[@Jerry80FanAlways]

@@Mr..GThank you, thank you, thank you!!! You spoke the truth sir!!! That should have definitely been left out of the pulpit!!! Regardless of your political and/or Presidential preference, EVERYONE has one and he took total advantage of the power of the microphone in hand even to the point of offending others and not caring that he did. You spoke great knowledge here followed up by scripture!!!

[@Mr..G]

@@Jerry80FanAlways You are welcome, my friend. It needed to be done. Going forth, it might not be a bad idea if Bayless critiqued messages on controversial topics prior to them being preached although this was more of a political speech than a sermon. I have heard Bayles touch on politics in the past but nothing to the degree of what I witnessed on Sunday. You can't microwave experience, and neither is there a substitute, my friend. 😇 †

[@Michael-o7z]

Thankyou for releasing ,all my brothers and sisters were waiting to listen

[@WorrdNerrd]

So what did you think of Trump's MSG rally, Harrison? Are you still claiming Trump to be the lesser of 2 evils?

[@DougInWa]

Yes... absolutely

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@DougInWa enough said🤣🤣🤣🙄

[@CR-be3un]

This 💯 In God We Trust. Amen 🙏 🇺🇸

[@lourdesrodriguez4106]

Good job pastor Harrison enough is enough !! Thank you for preaching from your heart 🙌🏼 I applaude you for being a brave pastor

[@rosborn67]

He was brave, but he lost lots of followers of color like myself. But I will continue to pray for him.

[@carolwinrow9489]

​@@rosborn67, And Cottonwood Will Be Praying 4 You 🙏

[@carolwinrow9489]

​@@rosborn67, And I am A Woman Of Color!! He Haven't Lost Me..I Vote 4 Jesus 😊

[@michaelnguyen6726]

@@rosborn67 What did Pastor Harrison preach yesterday that had anything to do with color?

[@theonewhomjesusloves1005]

@@rosborn67 We are the body of Christ and will pray for you too! 🕊️🌿🕊️ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@anthonyaponte4391]

Love Cottonwood. This message was WAY overdue. Harrison please reach out to Pastors like Pastor Jack Hibbs and Pastor Tim Thompson, both in Riverside county

[@RhoshanAmir]

God bless you Pastor for speaking truth on such a difficult topic. It was truly God anointed. Thank you and praying for our nation! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Michael-o7z]

Spot on pastor

[@kitkat44391]

There are too many policies and variables to be chopped down to a 45 minute sermon. While many positions were clear and biblical, some were of personal biased and not rooted in the word of God. Had it been kept solely on God's word, I believe it would have been right, but putting personal bias in a sermkn is where it went out the field. Praying that the Holy Spirit guides our leaders to see more than just their biases. There are good and bad policies on both sides. Which would God allow? People have to dive into the word and let God guide them.

[@WorrdNerrd]

You can vote against gay marriage on your ballot, separate from the presidential vote. So you can honor God's word by simply checking 'no' to that measure. Harris is definitely against abortion but Trump hasnt denounced it either. He's willing to let each state decide if it's okay or not, so Trump doesn't get points for that. His indecisiveness is trying to cater to both sides. There is a long list of God's expectations that Trump has gone against compared to Harris, but Harrison still tried to convince us that he is the better choice 😂 And trying to compare Trump to King David because of infidelity is hilarious 😂

[@migratorybyrds1107]

VP Harris is not against abortion. Trump is against it but recognizes the law.

[@DougInWa]

Seek the truth in all things.. please review each candidate policies or actions against biblical truths then vote accordingly.

[@WorrdNerrd]

@DougInWa I sought your KZbin channel. Your playlists are all about liberal media bias and politics. Your words carry no weight with me, you believe in God but worship Trump: a rapist, a racist, a habitual liar, a grifter and a clown. And if God condemns me for not voting for Trump then you can pat yourself on the back and say you were right 👍

[@wendyinegbenedo1307]

THANK YOU GOD FOR A MAN AFTER YOUR OWN HEART, WHO PREACHES THE TRUTH IN OBEDIENCE. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT HIM. MAY THE WORD OF GOD SPOKEN HEAR, BREAK THRU THE HARD PLACES, LIKE A HAMMER BREAK THE LIES OF THE DEVIL AND INSTEAD EXPOSE THE TRUTH OF GOD AND HIS WORD, IN JESUS NAME!!! AMEN!❤❤❤❤❤

[@WorrdNerrd]

so you're okay with Trump not banning abortion, but allowing each state to decide if it's okay or not?

[@BigginsJeff]

Great message. The 5 points were spot on. I don’t know how anyone would read into it being a democrat, Republican or MAGA message. It was a message based on voting what the Bible says regarding 5 important points. People hear what they want to hear. I guess God will prune the house of branches that can’t handle truth to make the church more fruitful.

[@rosborn67]

@@BigginsJeff it was a MAGA message and divisive. Cottonwood has lost lots of followers, like myself.

[@mewpie85]

it was very "white"

[@BigginsJeff]

I don’t think so. That thought never occurred to me once while listening to it. Where in these 5 key points is there anything offensive and a MAGA message. 1. Religious Liberties 2. Israel 3. Immigration 4. Appointing Judges 5. Sexuality, gender and life in the womb.

[@carolwinrow9489]

​@@rosborn67, Not True!! I Believe He Will Gain More!! God Always Rewards Who Follow His Word.. Cottonwood Will Be Praying 4 You 🙏

[@dolorescompean1507]

@@rosborn67good bye

[@cherylpappas3252]

Thank you Pastor Harrison!! Finally , our church takes a stand on what’s right!! For far too long our church has remained silent on the spiritual warfare and moral decline infecting our lives with the sad truth of what’s wrong is right and what’s right is wrong mentality, Praise God! I’ve been waiting for this message to our church family for years, I have never believed that God wants our church or any church to be neutral to the unsurmountable decline of morals and the destruction of our society..

[@nelvavalle7663]

Pastor Harrison preach the word of God, amen! THE WORD OF GOD!

[@jbruce87]

🧐🤔 ….. he did 😐🤷‍♂️

[@sherril770]

To those who have been going to Cottonwood for many years and now have decided to no longer be a member simply for Pastor Harrison’s sermon on this day truly makes me sad. Some of you say you’ve been coming for 20+ years! Which to me sounds like you really enjoyed the way Scripture was being shared. But, to now throw all those years on this one sermon makes me smh. Can’t you see the hate you have over one political figure?? Pastor Harrison specifically correlates Bible verses to today’s issues and just because Trump is the candidate who is more close to wanting to uphold His words, you respond with anger because it’s not Kamala. Don’t be mad at Pastor Harrison. Be upset that there’s not a better Democratic candidate for your party who aligns with our Faith. Lastly, wanting to leave Cottonwood on this sermon instead of showing mercy for the differences in your belief, just proves who the real divisive ones are. People should be able to share their interpretation of the Bible without being offended, upset, judgmental. Are we not to love like Jesus?

[@WorrdNerrd]

Trump is the one closer to upholding Gods word? Where do you get your information about Trump from? The man admitted that he doesn't pray, he made Bibles to make money, he's a convicted rapist and con man, he's racist, he refused to accept losing the election, inciting a riot, he cheated on his wives.... What has Kamala done to dishonor Gods word?

[@DougInWa]

Sadly... so many churches preach only the love of God..let's let everyone feel good...God will execute justice and punish evil and nonrepentance.

[@WorrdNerrd]

@DougInWa yup, He'll sure be punishing Trump! Preach, Doug!

[@HisPartner]

The Deamoncrats tried and God delivered him. .. you need deliverance ​@@WorrdNerrd

[@mboaz5611]

Sadly,, the church does not love like Christ, not even close

[@psalmone8953]

Amen! The people need to read Deuteronomy 28

[@tbm9253]

Very hateful message in a subtle way. Only a person who understands the love of God can see through this. Terrible

[@mariasalazar9268]

I thank God because you, as well as myself, are using your spiritual eyes to see and your spiritual ears to hear... God is good, and I pray that those blinded by their own emotional and mental traumas can see someday, including Harrison Conley, who I personally have NEVER thought that has the call to serve as a pastor. He only inherited the call, and the call of serving as a Pastor of God CANNOT be inherited! I am VERY SAD AND DISAPPOINTED of the church that I belong for sooooo many years. Maybe this happened because I was SO PROUD to belong to Cottoonwood Church of Cypress 😢😢😢

[@nathans5521]

The truth sounds like hate to those who hate the truth. It is not a the spirit of truth that is leading you to embrace the Democratic party. It's a spirit of deception and worldliness.

[@psalmone8953]

I think I will start coming to Cottonwood Church!!

[@carolwinrow9489]

@psalmone8953, And I Encourage You To Do So 🙏..18 Years Here..

[@victoriagarcia8501]

I just told my husband if we’re in town. I will definitely visit Cottonwood ✝️🙌🇺🇸🙏☺️

[@jaeloka]

We welcome you with open arms 🤍🕊️✝️ come as you are 🙏🏽

[@carolwinrow9489]

@@jaeloka , Absolutely Amen

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@psalmone8953 don't forget ur maga hat

[@jodispieldiener3000]

Please, please show me in Scripture where Jesus preached and took a stand regarding government and policies?? Personality & Policy ? What about Character and God’s Omnipotent presence in ALL governments throughout the ages!? The Christians in the 1st century churches were persecuted and “grew in numbers”… not by changing Roman policies to their belief system.. but by repenting, calling on God to do the supernatural ( which He can & will even today) and HUMBLING themselves. Pastor Harrison, as a “watchman” I sense you should have led with 2 Chronicles 7:14 And all the people say “Amen”!

[@nathans5521]

Jesus was asked a political question about paying taxes and Jesus said, "Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s." He didn't dodge the question, but answered in the affirmative that we should pay taxes. Jesus also addressed the temple tax in Matthew 17 when he asked Peter "What do you think, Simon?” he asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes-from their own children or from others?” Jesus lived in a time when Israel was under the control of an emporer and people had no vote or say in government, but he still said things in relation to the governmental institutions and practices of his time. It wasn't his main focus, but he didn't avoid saying anything about government.

[@PeggyLausin]

Pastor Harrison was on fire this morning! Amen!

[@teeteeRN]

I have visited this church and have enjoyed the praise and worship service and the preaching. I almost didn't leave a comment but my spirit won't let me rest. I hear your points and some are good and valid. However it seems that you are swaying the congregation to vote Republican. Forget about personally what about the fact that this Man has been blatantly racist on so many fronts, denying housing to people of color of a building that he and his father owned, saying that immigrants are eating dogs and cats. He publicly disrespected John McCain when he was alive and said he prefers his heroes not to be captured. Also the fact that he is a felon, found guilty of rape. He also encouraged a riot Jan. 6th that resulted in at least two deaths. Granted I don't agree with everything the Democrats are backing but I can't vote for someone based on the fact that he's against abortion and same sex marriage. He wants to give police free reign to do whatever they pls. I heard him say it. This sermon was very disheartening to me.

[@HRabago]

When Stephen told the truth to the Jews and the Pharisees they stoned him to death .Is that what you’re trying to do the pastor Harrison .We all need to fight for what’s right for our Lord and Savior Jesus even to our death. telling the truth to vote, Republican is a no-brainer and it’s just common sense and the right thing to do .

[@teeteeRN]

@HRabago sorry you feel that way but maybe you need your head examined if you think voting for a racist, disrespectful man who ensighted a riot in our capital is a no brainer. Who might I add is a convicted rapist and who cheated on his wife with a prostitute while she was pregnant.

[@DougInWa]

All of what you say about Trump is propaganda from the government...seek the truth

[@nathans5521]

It's not the Holy Spirit that won't let you rest. It's your mind that was disturbed by some uncomfortable truths. Harrison spoke against the idols of our age and it offended you because you have been deceived into believing voting for the Democratic Party is morally good. It may not have been a message that tickled your ears, but it was absolutely a word for the hour that the people of God needed to hear.

[@Through-a-Hebraic-lens]

Hi family - as our pastor leads to the front lines of this war - let us remember to cover him and his family in prayer. Also remember that not all people who go to church are for God - the enemy sends his disciples in to church every day the doors are open - so there will be some who can’t agree and that’s ok… you can certainly pray for them. . Love that our pastor chose the fear of the Lord over the fear of man🙌🏻 ..

[@bcm416]

Saying only people who vote a certain way are for God…do you not realize the issue? Voting is a way more complex and personal decision than this black and white take is taking into account. Church should be for people wanting to know Christ, not separating the republicans from democrats. Conflating a political party with godliness is a dangerous game.

[@Through-a-Hebraic-lens]

@@bcm416 to not hear the warning given from the Lord - it wasn’t from Ps Harrison he was just the messenger - it was the Lord- and then to ignore it is dangerous ground. Read how others in scripture faired after deciding to not hear the warning from the Lord…

[@MH-te3ie]

Everything about this message is taking a stand for God and against the enemy of the world. Especially in this current time. Even against those who call themselves Christians that disagree with this message. I am so disappointed along with others that I know in the faith,with many pastors today who are afraid to take a stand for God in the pulpit. Finally we’ve heard a sermon that was pleasing to God and not a people pleaser sermon. I’am so proud of you Pastor Harrison. Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@Mr..G]

With all due respect, my friend, what you are calling a sermon, I and many others with spiritual ears and eyes call giving a political speech to support your candidate instead of preaching the Good News of Jesus Christ on a day that's set aside for it. This young preacher, unlike his dad, literally said that we are to choose a candidate based on the lesser of two evils. Maybe it's just me, but could you please direct me to the passage of scripture that says that or even comes close to saying it? God's word defines evil as evil. There is no gray area and nothing in between. Unlike you, I'm not bold enough to say that this political speech on a day set aside for worship was pleasing to God. I'm reminded of what Jesus asked one Saul later known as Paul who was out tormenting Christians but thought he was pleasing God: *"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" (Acts 9: 4)* For his trouble he was knocked to the ground and blind for 3 days. Just like Saul, this young preacher, had the right zeal but the wrong approach, my friend. He literally told us to not vote for the candidate whose political party has 5 policies that violates God's word but to vote for the party whose candidate was convicted of 34 felonies that all violate God's word. That means that he doesn't even believe in following his own lesser of two evils logic. You do the math. 34 - 5 = 29. This is hypocrisy at its finest. Not only that but he shuns the party that supports abortion but praises the party who passed the law in 1973, more blatant hypocrisy. If you choose to believe this lessor of two evils logic that has no scriptural support and are proud of it's orchestrator, then bless your heart, but I'm going to believe and obey the truth of God's word: *"Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."* *(Matthew 15:14)* Blessings, my friend. †

[@Jean-c4l5c]

Thank You so much Pastor Harrison for sharing the message. God is with you 🙏🏼

[@aznsrey1324]

Dear Harrison I haven't been going to church as much as I used to every Sunday and Wednesday never missed a beat but I am at that point ready for real raw food of God's word and other pastors only preach baby food. I thank God that me and the husband went last Sunday and hear you preach God's word through the Holy Spirit and gave us solid food! I loved the sermon so much! God is amazing and his word is truth and powerful! Thank you for being a vessel and watchman to warn the lost souls especially lukewarm Christians! I wish every pastor would be bold and preach raw food like you pastor!!! But I still love my cottonwood church ❤ God bless you pastor Harrison! God is so proud of you ✝️💯✌️💪🏼

[@jasonmac6350]

As a long time, member of this church, I am extremely disappointed in this sermon. He’s done this before, and I disliked it before stating that he’s on a tower and not leaning a certain way yet the entire speech leaned towards one candidate. you’re putting your political views into a religious message to sway others which is not OK. I’m disappointed, and this is why I make it a point not to attend services when he preaches.

[@mariasalazar9268]

That has been my decision! 😌 Like I said before, he, in my opinion, does seem to have the call to be a pastor. He is one because he inherited the power of the pulpit, and being a pastor MUST be from a call of the Almighty, it cannot be inherated! 😌

[@summerlee2190]

I just ask the question with all due respect 😊, does the other candidate/party that he doesn’t talk about promote Biblical principles? If they do promote Christ like values, can you please tell me what they are?. (I haven’t watched this entire sermon but I assume I know what you’re referring to. ) I know for me, I’m voting for what God would want me to vote for and not FOR WHO God wants me to vote for.

[@jasonmac6350]

@@summerlee2190 totally agree, and stating “Jesus loves closed borders”….. not quite sure he knows Jesus would have felt that way.

[@CountryRogue-d1j]

You presume to know the will of the Lord in this election. God put evil, wicked men in power to judge israel. God used the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Roman's to punish his own people. Yet you think God won't use someone because they have a D next to their name on a ballot.

[@nathans5521]

The thing you seem to be struggling with is that the gospel does affect which political positions you should vote for. You can't tell Jesus to be Lord of everything except politics. Jesus loves you enough to give you a pastor who tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.

[@christopherslack2750]

Excellent in season words Pastor Harrison. Keep up the God work…❤

[@Mr..G]

With all due respect, what you are calling in season, I and many others with spiritual eyes and ears call a premeditated political speech on a day set aside to worship the true and living God. (I love Bayless by the way, and have been listening to him for two decades.) However, what you call brave, I call Cottonwood's most saddest and darkest hour, my friend. This young preacher, unlike his dad, literally said that we are to choose a candidate based on the lesser of two evils. Maybe it's just me, so could you please direct me to the passage of scripture that says that or even comes close to saying it? God's word defines evil as evil. There is no gray area and nothing in between. The young preacher literally told us to not vote for the candidate whose political party has 5 policies that violates God's word but to vote for the party whose candidate was convicted of 34 felonies that all violate God's word. That means that he doesn't even believe in following his own lesser of two evils logic. You do the math. 34 - 5 = 29. This is hypocrisy at its finest. Not only that but he shuns the party that supports abortion but praises the party who passed the law in 1973, more blatant hypocrisy. If you choose to believe this lessor of two evils logic that has no scriptural support, then bless your heart, but I'm going to believe and obey the truth of God's word: *"Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."* *(Matthew 15:14)* †

[@christopherslack2750]

@ Every person in America has a point of view, I respect your point of view, and I respect my ability to choose as well. I’ll leave at that. God Bless!

[@Mr..G]

@@christopherslack2750 Every person in America has a point of view (opinion), but every person in America does not have the truth. God's word is truth, and it is eternal. Opinions are temporal. There is simply no scripture that admonishes believers to choose leaders based on the lesser of two evils or policies. Blessings, my friend. † *"Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."* *(John 17: 17))* *"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."* *(Matthew 24: 35)*

[@Mr..G]

@@christopherslack2750 Every person in America has a point of view (opinion), but every person in America does not have the truth. God's word is truth, and it is eternal. Opinions are temporal. There is simply no scripture that admonishes believers to choose leaders based on the lesser of two evils or policies. Blessings, my friend. † *"Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."* *(John 17: 17))* *"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."* *(Matthew 24: 35)*

[@nckmedna]

Good stuff, pastor. All love.

[@SandraRodriguez-ml1zp]

Thank you so much Pastor Harrison for your OBEDIENCE to the Holy Spirit. The Church definitely NEEDS to hear about Politics. It’s Biblical 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽God bless you for your bravery and above ALL your OBEDIENCE!! BEST SERMON I’VE EVER HEARD HERE AT COTTONWOOD!!!! Thank you for all of the Scripture to support your Sermon 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@victoriagarcia8501]

I agree ✝️❤️🙏 My husband and I attended Cottonwood when they were spiritually quiet. Praise Good there eyes are now open!! To Righteousness!!

[@SandraRodriguez-ml1zp]

@@victoriagarcia8501 Me too. I now go to a Church that teaches verse by verse each Sunday and Wednesday 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽BUT my heart is still attached to Cottonwood because I was SAVED here and my Daughter still calls Cottonwood her Church🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tbm9253]

Beware of those who come in sheep’s clothing but are ravenous wolves. You Mr Harrison are one of the reason why this country is so divided. Thank you Jesus for telling us that there comes a time when no one has to teach his neighbor. You ought to get out of politics and speak the love of Christ. If God was like man you would not be able to stand there on the pulpit and create this division.

[@mariasalazar9268]

I thank God because you, as well as myself, are using your spiritual eyes to see and your spiritual ears to hear... God is good, and I pray that those blinded by their own emotional and mental traumas can see someday, including Harrison Conley, who I personally have NEVER thought that has the call to serve as a pastor. He only inherited the call, and the call of serving as a Pastor of God CANNOT be inherited! I am VERY SAD AND DISAPPOINTED of the church that I belong for sooooo many years. Maybe this happened because I was SO PROUD to belong to Cottoonwood Church of Cypress 😢😢😢

[@DougInWa]

40:14 You must speak and stand against evil. Do you still love and accept your neighbor or government while they mutilate children?

[@nathans5521]

When you accuse someone of being divisive for speaking the truth you reveal your own heart. God's heart is for unity, but not at the expense of truth. When it comes to truth Jesus is willing to bring division to separate the sheep from the goats. “Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person's enemies will be those of his own household." -Jesus

[@HisPartner]

​@@mariasalazar9268The fact some are offended speaks volumes, it clearly shows HE BROUGHT THE TRUTH AND they can't handle the truth.

[@HisPartner]

If you didn't stand up against Drag Queens at your children's school, Pronouns, sex Trafficking, abortions then, you are Luke warm and an enabler to evil. A strong man Stood up and called out Evil and you Should be Happy to find bravery. You cower in weakness and want him to swim with you.. NEVER. GO HARRISON. ​@@mariasalazar9268

[@alexleon8302]

This sounded more like a Trump rally than a church service. SMH

[@peteguevara8606]

I applaud our Pastor Harrison for this message. I am sure it was not an easy task and many that will as it obviously shows in the comments section have quickly judged and condemned him just as countless times Christ was. God Bless us all and America!

[@bonnieblenders4606]

After looking at some of the comments, i never heard him endorse a candidate. He said they were both on the wrong side of abortion.

[@WorrdNerrd]

You weren't listening or you aren't up to date politically.

[@bonnieblenders4606]

@@WorrdNerrd yes I was listening and yes I'm up to date politically

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@bonnieblenders4606 well, if you read the comments, you'll see that EVERYONE knows he's supporting Trump. He just didn't say Trump's name, but it was obvious.

[@dolorescompean1507]

@@WorrdNerrdas well he should ! It’s the policy’s

[@WorrdNerrd]

@@dolorescompean1507 Trump's real policies will be known if he gets into office, for now he's spewing what you guys want to hear.

[@WorrdNerrd]

Do you own a Trump bible, pastor?

[@ace_woe]

Thank you. I can't stand when Harrison Conley talks all soft & slow like he's "trying to be careful" and beat around the bush. JUST TELL US YOU DRANK THE FOX NEWS KOOLAID & WANT US TO VOTE FOR A SEX OFFENDER 🤡

[@hiddenjoy5181]

@@ace_woestop 😂believing the lying media. Both trump Biden Obama and the Clintons are pedophiles they are all satanic no one gets into the white house unless they are Freemasons. Freemasonry is satanic has nothing to do with Christianity. The media lies to divide people like you against what the republicans stand for which they lie to you about that too. I suggest you turn off that toxic media and stop ✋ watching it and start doing research. I highly recommend truth unedited, Peggy hall and really graceful. While a lot truthers are republicans many are not aware trump is one of them just like the left. These politicians are protected while the media and whatever comes out of their mouth further distract and divide America. 🇺🇸 Forget the 34 wanna be felonies focus who these people are heck even Kennedy was one but he started talking and got “taken” out for everyone to see. I really pray and hope you wake up our enemies are satanists not Jews not blacks not republicans but Satan himself who owns the media , banks, big corporations, governments etc.

[@nathans5521]

No, he's just applying the one he already has. If the truth of the Bible offends you your beef is with God, not his messenger.

[@Mr..G]

*@nathans5521* • Therein lies the problem. When I heard isn't truth in any Bible. There is no scripture that commands us to vote for the lesser of two evils or based on policies. If anyone believes that, they are suffering from the worst deception there is self deception, my friend. †

[@ErickS-v8y]

Personality matters before I can get to policy. Christ Jesus exemplified personality by his character traits, humility, forgiveness, patience, loving, compassionate, honesty, merciful, grace, and selflessness. Jesus led by these qualities and millions though- out millenia followed him to a better way of living because of these qualities. I have chosen to accept the gospel because of his personality traits. I can not look the other way to get to policy. The cart before the horse. God bless.

[@anthonyaponte4391]

So, you won’t vote on the right because the main person in the ticket is mean? Got it. Policy affects people, not character. Plus, God has used many people w/ broken character traits.

[@pamelaperkins2507]

This election is CRUCIAL! CHRISTIANS MUST VOTE! VOTE TO SAVE OUR CHILDREN! VOTE TO GET AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE FROM SOCIALISM!

[@ace_woe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 how about vote to get as far away as possible from a convicted sex offender, liar, cheater, fraudster, and a conman who is literally selling overpriced copies of GOD'S WORD with HIS name on it.... last I checked God doesn't take too kindly to BLASPHEMY. As a cottonwood member I'm appalled by the veiled intent of this message & the audience's inability to recognize that Christ will have his way even with Kamala Harris as president. Trump will lose because he's as anti-Christ as it gets & for all the flaws of the democrats at least they want to help people. The law is written on their hearts, not Trump's.

[@danielchayra401]

Another church showing me leadership of a man and not the True Leader Christ, Politics are an outside issue I come in here to find safety and hope with a life with God, Not a maga trying to weasel it into a service. Pastor you have been judged already be grateful it is not another human.

[@tiffanyfigueroa6339]

Agreed!

[@jaeloka]

Your opinion is valid but we LIVE IN THE WORLD. It affects us all. Why would we want to live in a country that hates God?

[@DougInWa]

God is more than just love and accepting each...it is also about justice. We must follow the word even when it does match our world view.

[@ABajanDream]

It's unfortunate that many want the church to stay out of politics, but those same politics are directing their sights on the church. We have to be careful turning a blind eye. This message was necessary. If we want to escape, turn to Jesus, he will be your escape, but the church is meant to spread the word, Biblical principles, no matter how uncomfortable.

[@nathans5521]

You have misunderstood the gospel. It affects politics too. If this message offended you because you support the Democratic party, then you needed to hear the truth in love because you have an idol in your life.

[@lindachong2092]

Amen

[@sv1705]

This is disgusting. This is not God’s word. You should be ashamed of yourself. I will never attend another service at Cottonwood.

[@DougInWa]

He has God's word😢 throughout this sermon? Maybe you mean to say you do not agree with his biblical truths? God Bless

[@rosaliemassie5885]

Yes, this is much confirmation! I've really been fasting and praying, my soul has been really grieved concerning this election, especially for the abominations that want to be made lawful in the land. Yes, us Christian's need to speak up! His message was 💯% 🎯 My heart too is broken! 😢 Lord Jesus we need you!!

[@truebeliever81]

who were you praying and fasting too? It wasn't the God of the Bible because He does not allow any sin or evil. Which is what Harrison was promoting. choose the lesser of two evils?? Are you kidding me?

[@rosaliemassie5885]

@@truebeliever81 listen to the message again! My heart is alignment with him ... We must pray and fast for this culture. Get in the word, and understand the heart of God!

[@rosaliemassie5885]

@@truebeliever81 And he is not promoting evil. Are you saved? Have you given your heart to Jesus?

[@truebeliever81]

@@rosaliemassie5885 Are you even listening to what he said? he said choose the lesser of two evils. God does not allow any evil. both are evil. Good job on projecting your own issues.

[@truebeliever81]

@@rosaliemassie5885 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. II Timothy 4:3‭-‬4 NKJV

[@browneyes8513]

Thank you, Pastor Harrison, for crying out the truth, His truth shall set this nation free i pray.

[@Mr..G]

As a minister of several decades, I will confidently say that you made some very valid points, my friend. Unfortunately, many have bought into the young preacher's predominantly non-biblical logic, What I heard him say during the morning service was choose between the lesser of two evils. However, there is no Bible verse that encourages us to do that. In God's eyes, evil is evil and there's nothing in between. He basically advocated voting against the democratic candidate whose party has 5 policies that violates God's word but overtly endorsed the republican candidate with 34 felony convictions that all violate God's word. This doesn't even fit his own lesser of two evils logic, my friend. †

[@truebeliever81]

100 percent correct! it's so sad that God literally tells him warn my people and he goes the other direction. He is not listening to God

[@nathans5521]

Disappointed in your reaction as a minister. Your reaction reflects the things of man, not the heart of God.

[@Mr..G]

*@nathans5521* I don't think you are half as disappointed in me, someone whom you don't know as the droves of people and myself are at this young pastor whom we do know, my friend. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Had you been around during Paul's day, then you probably would have stoned him for what he did to Peter (cephas) for being a hypocrite. *"Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed;"* *"But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, “If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews?"* *(Galatians 2: 11, 14)* Paul rebuke him publicly. So now, I will ask you this: Can you please direct me to the scripture that says believers are supposed to choose leaders based on the lesser of two evils? If not, then you should not only apologize but also repent, my friend. †

[@truebeliever81]

@@nathans5521 What Harrison did by preaching this message was lead his entire congregation astray. There is a severe price to pay for that in the eyes of God. He needs to repent and publicly apologize. If he is given the chance before its too late. We are about to enter the Tribulation and it's way too late for this to be happening

[@nathans5521]

@@Mr..G You don't know me, yet you accuse me of being a murderer? You are clearly not fit to be a minister of the word of truth. I have met Harrison and I see far more integrity and godliness in him than reflected in the words I have seen you write. You aren't Paul rebuking a Peter. You are behaving like a Demetrius opposing Paul.

[@ronsolis8182]

Truth 💣Church 🔥🔥🔥

[@rhondaheimer867]

❤ Thank God for raising up some preachers with the hutzpa to speak the TRUTH. Watchman. We need more pastors who fear God more than how many butts are in the pews.

[@truebeliever81]

so voting in a satanic election is God's way? Supporting the lesser of two EVILS is of God? Wake up this message was NOt of God. It was blasphemous and unbiblical. Sad that he just led so many astray

[@rtcmomma]

I am disappointed that Pastor Harrison used the pulpit to hold what amounted to a Republican rally and an endorsement of Trump under the guise of being a watchman. While Pastor Harrison did not directly say to vote for Trump it was implied since that is the Republican candidate. Pastor Harrison could have plainly said it is important to vote, recommend members do their research on the candidates and to pray over their decisions. Firstly, Pastor Harrison should not extol the virtues of Trump from the pulpit. Consider Psalm 1:1, Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who mediates on his law day and night. Trump is a man full of hubris that does not honor the Lord but has tried to gain financially from the Word and to make light of the deity of God. Trump has openly admitted that he leaves God out of decisions. He placed his name and added content to the Bible when scripture speaks against such action (Deuteronomy 4:2, Revelation 22:18-19). Additionally, Trump sanctioned the Capital riot in 2020, refusing to obey the law and circumvent the United States Constitution. These behaviors are contrary to biblical instructions for our behavior. Secondly, I believe Pastor Harrison’s sermon has caused a division in the church. Scripture (Proverbs 14:12) tells us that there is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. It is my opinion that the repercussions from the sermon include the destruction of unity and peace within the church, lost opportunities to model the love of Christ, and disillusionment of babes in Christ. I am cancelling my church membership as I cannot in good conscience continue to sit under a shepherd that has participated in this type of activity. I will continue to pray for the body of Christ and those who have leadership positions.

[@nathans5521]

I am encouraged that Pastor Harrison chose to speak the warning God put on his heart and call out the idols of our age despite offending people who didn't have ears to hear it. God over fear of man.

[@lr7253]

We should as Christian’s VOTE.

[@crispinterrazas7210]

Is this another church not wanting a woman to be in charge? Like many churches, I’ve noticed cottonwood does not have a woman as a pastor. Why is this? Christians should look to showing non believers the acceptance and nurturing to lead into the righteous path. Let the lord do his thing and non believers will change for god. Like Noah and the Nineveh story. Maybe this is the church’s time to shine. Is cottonwood really this limited?

[@jaeloka]

Read the Bible. It explains this.

[@ArthurGuess]

@@jaeloka Cottonwood Long Beach has two pastors. One is a woman. Now what, bible scholar? LOL

[@gordonwardhaugh8266]

Cottonwood has a Black Pastor a Hispanic pastor and an Asian and all their wives are in leadership positions in their own right.❤❤

[@Lovenikkidiaz]

Have you been? Women are definitely in leadership positions..

[@crispinterrazas7210]

@@jaeloka please paraphrase it for me?

[@davidmckeller7691]

I guess I shouldn’t be shocked to see a predominantly white evangelical church in Orange County embracing a candidate who hates the same groups that they hate. Being a racist isn’t a deal breaker because they’ll never be marginalized for the color of their skin. Even though their ancestors migrated here from another country to seek a better life for themselves they don’t want that for the current families seeking the same. To align yourself with either of these parties as a church is ignorant. But to intentionally align yourself with a person who epitomizes the Antichrist is spiritually wicked. With this level of discernment I don’t know how anyone can trust anything that comes from this (ministry).

[@DougInWa]

I pray you can open your Bible and accept the word of God.

[@nathans5521]

Just because someone doesn't support the Democratic Party doesn't make them racist. You reject the truth through your divisive lens of race. He spoke against your idols and it offended you, but as a minister that is actually what God called him to do.