Harbor Rock Tabernacle

Penny talks about how the Lord brought her out of shame in her past, to experience new life and victory through Jesus Christ.

There is one time in the Bible when the Lord challenges us to prove that He will keep His promises. In Malachi 3, He does this even though Israel is defiant and disobedient, mocking His call to trust and follow Him. So if He promised to bless them if they would turn from their sin, how much more will He bless His faithful children who trust and live wholeheartedly for Him? Here, He establishes thr...

The Lord established the "tithe" within the Old Testament Law...so does that apply to the Church in 2018? If not, what are we called to give? This study explores four Biblical passages which show that our giving should be a voluntary, grateful consecrated act of worship. So the principle of giving 10% should be our foundation, as we sacrifice proportionally, in view of God's provision and blessing...

During the time when Israel was between Egypt and the Promised Land, the Lord established 7 Festivals--sacred assemblies designed to remind them of His faithful provision, and keep their hearts dependent and consecrated to Him. One of those was the Feast of First Fruits, in which they were to bring the first part of the harvest to the Lord as an offering. The spiritual principle behind First Fruit...

The Bible speaks about giving over 1000 times, so even though it can be a sensitive subject, it is important that we develop a correct and healthy theology about it. Giving is not a priority in the American church, but that isn't solved by emphasizing requirements or guilt. Instead, we need to examine our heart, and whether we are giving all of ourselves to the Lord first. Paul's words to the Cori...

Paula talks about God's faithful provision and teaching during a time of loss, change and health problems.

When 5 men came to see Jesus, because one was paralyzed, they were confronted with an obstacle that hindered them. There were a variety of reactions they could have had, but their hunger to be in the presence of Jesus spurred them to find an unusual way forward. In this study from Mark 2, we see 3 important truths that encourage us not to give up, but to see Jesus as the Only Answer, and to not le...

In times of crisis and spiritual warfare, we often get distracted, overwhelmed by the emotional and mental challenges of the problem. In Psalm 3, David faced a painful personal situation, but instead of becoming angry and bitter, he put his confidence in the Lord's strength. Quoting 14 truths about God's defence, he experiences fearless certainty that the Lord will give victory.

The Isons give a powerful account of how the Lord brought them through dark, difficult times and showed His power in their lives.

Our gracious God is looking to bless and use His people in extraordinary ways, and it is important to believe that personally. So during another time of spiritual decline in Israel, an angel appeared to Manoah's wife, and revealed God's plan to give her and her husband the son they hadn't been able to have. He would become Samson, a judge of Israel and someone for whom the Lord had a specific plan...

As we close the past year and enter a new one, it's essential to move past the hopeful desire to change, and to live by an intentional, daily commitment that is non-negotiable. In Philippians 3, the apostle Paul discusses the past, present and future, laying out the calling from heaven to let go of our old life and lingering pain, and to move forward in the victory Jesus Christ provides. There are...

When fear courses through our mind, it creates a profound restlessness that can’t be satiated by all the methods man chooses. Vices, promiscuity, social media and materialism all fall short in solving the spiritual emptiness people feel, and peace certainly isn't found within ourselves. Only Jesus Christ can solve our need, and this study shows how He addresses the four primary sources of our "mis...

Within our culture, there is an Attitude Of Pervasive Fear. Throughout history, mankind has tried to overcome this fear by reaching for anything which might be able to bring control and satisfaction, but all those options have failed. So when Jesus comes to earth, the message from heaven is clear: "Do Not Be Afraid". This study highlights the four kinds of fear present in those who were there that...

The recent news that the United States is recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has far more Biblical significance than political. This tiny city stands at the center of most of the world's conflict, tracing from Abraham throughout the Bible to today. This piece of real estate was specifically set aside by the Lord for Israel, and even though many nations want Israel off the map altogethe...

How should we react when we see someone doing what is Biblically wrong? As Christians we are often labeled as judgmental and intolerant, but we are commissioned by Jesus to be broken by sin and to reach out to people in love, to tell them about God's redeeming grace. Within the Body of believers, there is an essential need for accountability, based on the Word of God. In this final message from th...

On the 7th Anniversary of Harbor Rock's founding, this study looks at the final words that Joshua spoke to Israel. During a time of rest from war, he reminds them of what they have seen the Lord do, and details the simple directives which will keep them in the center of God's will. Joshua ultimately lays out the choice we all face: To fear and serve the Lord, or follow after false gods.

Of the two men who made it all the way from Egypt to the Promised Land, Caleb was more in the background than Joshua. And yet, he had been given a promise from the Lord for a specific portion of the land, because he had a "different spirit", and "followed the Lord fully". This study is a call to faithfulness, starting with a self-analysis, and having a long-term view about our lives.

One of the characteristics that is lacking among Christians is supernatural power--like the Church evidenced in Acts. Do we beleive and pray with the expectation of the Lord doing miraculous works, especially when we're in the middle of trials and spiritual warfare? This study from Joshua 10 shows the Lord's faithfulness to unilaterally help us, and also the power of bold faith that is confident t...

After the failure and then victory at Ai, Israel heard the Law read again, including God's warning to fully conquer the land and not make any covenants with the Canaanites. But when the Gibeonites developed a plan to deceive them, Israel didn't recognize the deception, and failed to honor the Lord's instruction. This study details the methods of deception the enemy uses against us, and shows that...

Christianity is unique in many ways, but one of the most significant is that God makes personal provisions for us through prayer. Because Jesus is our High Priest, and has opened up direct access to His throne of grace, we can be confident in going boldly to Him. This short Prayer Meeting study from Hebrews 4 reminds us of the power of prayer.

Everything had gone well for Israel up until the events of Joshua 7. Despite the Lord's specific instructions, Achan took spoils from Jericho and hid them. This led to a humiliating defeat at Ai, where Israel had also made 4 key mistakes--assuming victory instead of asking and being assured of God's leading. When we do this, it adversely affects our thinking and prompts us to ask misguided questio...

Before Israel could begin to occupy the Promised Land, the Lord wanted some final acts of disciplined obedience to prove their trust in Him. So He established an unorthdox method for conquering Jericho--one that required every person to be involved and fully invested. By keeping the Lord in the center of all they were doing, and staying focused in their commitment, Israel would experience the spec...

As Israel advanced into the Promised Land, the Lord wanted to ensure that their hearts were fully invested into trusting and obeying Him...unlike their forefathers. So He reinstituted the act of circumcision, which indicated that they were set apart to Him. Circumcision required personal sacrifice and pain, because that is what true investment requires. For disciples of Jesus Christ, there needs t...

As Israel miraculously started to take possession of the Promised Land, the Lord wanted to make sure they recognized and remembered His mercy and provision. So He tells them to set up two memorials, made of stones taken out of the Jordan River. This study from Joshua 4 reminds us to move forward in the victory that the Lord secures, fully content in Him. And it calls us to establish our own writte...

In Joshua 3, Israel is on the banks of the Jordan River, about to take that first step in the Promised Land. But the Lord has some prerequisites for them that are necessary to get their hearts and minds in the correct place. Those spiritual principles of consecration, confirmation and confident faith apply directly to us, as we walk with the Lord and focus on fulfilling the Great Commission every...