Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Tim Spivey: Same River, Separate Banks: The Tragedy of Proximity Without Communion (Part 2) 09.05.2026 45:54 ↓

This class honestly examines the divide between Churches of Christ and Christian Churches, what it has cost us, what is possible, and what Scripture demands of us. We will name the obstacles clearly and explore practical paths toward the unity Jesus prayed for in John 17. Come ready to reckon with our division — and to imagine what a shared future could actually look like.   091-5.1

Mitch Wilburn: The Gospel of Miracles (Part 2) 09.05.2026 38:29 ↓

Christians can fall into a life of practical deism. We should be aware that the Gospel is the message of Jesus and should be accompanied by the power of Jesus.

Dr. Carl Toney: Trust Me! Exploring the Gospel of God’s Grace and Love in Romans 09.05.2026 53:44 ↓

Saving faith is not just eternal life insurance. In the letter of Romans, Paul presents a robust understand of the gospel, and what it means to be saved by faith. For Paul, faith is like a three-legged stool. It involves right beliefs about God’s trustworthiness, responding in trust to these beliefs, and living a life of obedient faith and loyalty to our trustworthy God.

JK Hamilton: Provision Without Pause: Nature’s Witness, Our Confidence (Part 2) 09.05.2026 38:06 ↓

This lectureship explores the unbroken pattern of God’s provision as revealed in the details of creation and experienced in the life of the believer. From the feeding of the birds of the air to the clothing of the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:25–34), Scripture presents nature as a living testimony of God’s sustaining care. What God continually does for creation, He faithfully extends to His peop...

Rick Atchley: Help Wanted Pt. 1 09.05.2026 32:41 ↓

Jesus sends the same Spirit he sent to the early church to help the church pursue the same mission today. But does he still help in the same way?

Bobby Valentine: Torah: Keeps the Main Thing, the Main Thing 09.05.2026 1:06:53 ↓

How I Love Your 'Law!' Really!? The Psalmist declares not devotion but "love" for Torah, what is that about? How can any one love "law" much less the "Law of Moses?" What is Torah about that makes God's people declare it to be "sweeter than honey?

Rick Atchley: Help Wanted! (Part 2) 08.05.2026 44:22 ↓

Jesus sends the same Spirit he sent to the early church to help the church pursue the same mission today. But does he still help in the same way?

Jeff Walling: Unnatural Acts: The Often-Unspoken Tough Truths of Love (Part 1) 08.05.2026 58:31 ↓

Everyone wants to love and be loved, but there are some unnatural acts that are uncomfortable and even embarrassing that must be talked about. Come be challenged and encouraged to be a better lover!

Steve Staten: History Rhymes: Making Sense of the Present Through the Past 08.05.2026 59:38 ↓

An application of Mark Twain’s insight, “History Doesn't Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes” to challenges that the Church is facing. The class covers momentous episodes from the past that resonate with the present. The discussion would be interactive where the participants would weigh in on the takeaways.

Doug Peters: Your Church and Kingdom Stewardship 08.05.2026 54:57 ↓

Doug Peters will host a panel from Heritage21 (Mike O’Neal, Blair Bryan, Scott Lambert) to discuss all aspects of stewarding church assets and properties for kingdom expansion, no matter where churches might be in their lifecycles. Attendees will receive a practical spiritual discernment resource of scripture, prayer prompts and reflection questions called “Spiritual Discernment For Challenged Chu...

Josh Graves & Joss Ross: Why Character Matters Today (Part 1) 08.05.2026 43:01 ↓

Learning to Navigate Forgiveness, Shame, and Rhythm.