Harbor Rock Tabernacle

It's not always comfortable for us to hear, but it was our sin that puts Jesus on the cross. He chose to take our place because we had no hope of saving ourselves. In this study from Acts 26, we see the 5 reasons why our sin puts us in an impossible, irreparable position, and how Jesus' sacrifice and victory provides the assurance that we can be freed from sin's penalty.

There was only 1 church of the 7 in Revelation 2 that received only positive commendation from the Holy Spirit--the Church in Philadelphia. They exhibited 4 spiritual characteristics that should characterize every Christian and every congregation. In this study, we examine the open doors of ministry the Lord provides when we walk with Him, and the promises He makes to those who are faithful to Him...

In this study from Luke 23 and Matthew 26, Jamie speaks about passionately seeking, finding and walking in the will of God. There is no better place to live than in the center of His will.

This morning, Harbor Rock welcomes Jon from Feel The Power for our Spring Special Service.

When a church or Christian is not careful to guard Biblical doctrine, it leads to moral compromise. The reverse is also true. The fourth of the 7 Churches in Revelation 2 was Thyatira. They had allowed a woman to contradict Scripture and teach that Christians can be immoral and worldly while claiming to know Jesus as Savior and Lord. In this study, we see the parallels to our time, and learn pract...

When the Word of God is treated as subjective instead of as fixed truth, doctrine is negotiated and conviction gets compromised. The Spirit's warning to Pergamos in Revelation 2 is very relevant to us in 2017, because the American Church especially has increasingly de-emphasized the Bible and distorted it's literal truth. Our third study in the "7" series offers a sobering challenge to examine our...

The Lord promises He is the Rewarder of those who seek Him...but how fully do we really believe that truth? In Matthew 20, we see Jesus' response to two blind men who cried out for His help. When we truly understand God's compassion--which was proven by Jesus coming here and experiencing all we do--we will then know that He is also ready to open the storehouse of His blessing to us.

When the church and Christians face cultural opposition to Biblical convictions, how are we to respond? The Church in Smyrna was under heavy pressure to conform and comply to actions that contradicted their beliefs. In this second study of our "7" series, we see the Spirit's call to be fearless, steadfast and nonconformist, while also seizing the fresh opportunity from the Lord to influence our cu...

Does God's church, and the believers who comprise it, still have a hunger, zeal and fire for the Lord? Or, have we "left our first love", becoming spiritually apathetic and ultimately unfaithful? In our new series "7", we study Ephesus, the first church mentioned by the Spirit in Revelation 2. and the message the Lord gives when our hearts lose their passion for Him.

When you face difficulty, how do you react? What is your default response? Our words and our actions during those times not only teach us about our character and convictions, but they have a lasting effect. In this study of Absalom and David's family, we see the escalating path of sinful reactions, and learn how to respond in ways that are pleasing to the Lord.

The disciples we study in Acts 4 were very different men and women than the ones at the end of the Gospels. The power of the Holy Spirit had changed them and His fire drove their boldness and commitment. In this study, we're challenged to examine whether that power and fire are evident in our lives.

Why is there such a contrast between the powerful, anointed, "on fire" people in the Bible and our "average" lives? We have the same salvation and the same Spirit. The Lord gives us the same opportunity to live this way, but it requires daily spiritual renewal. This study encourages us to "advance beyond average" and and live in the Lord's power.

How can an ancient text about a king shooting arrows into the ground have relevance for us in 2017, especially in light of the confusion and division in the U.S.? The account of King Joash and the prophet Elisha teaches us about the importance of fully trusting the Lord and taking responsibility to live under His hand of guidance. This is what leads us to a life of spiritual fruit, influence and b...

The strength of our relationships--with the Lord and with each other--is is determined by the measure of our sacrifice. When we seek to love and bless others, it brings joy and encouragement to them. In this obscure account of David's Mighty Men getting him water from a well in Bethlehem, we see powerful truths about how we can live out this sacrificial mindset.

For as long as mankind has been on earth, sin has been making promises which contradict God's Word and fraudulently assure us that living for ourselves is better than living for God. In this study from Genesis 3, we uncover the lies of sin, and the costs of believing those lies.

As we look forward to the new year, it is vital that we move past good intentions and commit to serious life changes. In this study from Colossians 4, we see the Spirit's straightforward instruction on prayer, which serves as both the strength and our defence of our faith.

Technology is a wonderful tool, but if we're not careful, it can dominate our lives and adversely impact our relationships. To be able to live as focused disciples in this digital age, we need to follow Jesus' example, especially when it comes to how we love and minister to others. In this study from Luke 19, we look at His interaction with Zaccheus and are challenged to be intentional in our rela...

Every person has an innate need for love, because it provides security, comfort, joy and peace. Jesus came to earth as the Savior of mankind, in the ultimate expression and undeniable proof of God's love. In this Christmas Sunday study, we see how this love transforms our lives and fills us with all the promises the angels declared that night in Bethlehem.

The fact that God came to earth to rescue us from sin is amazing enough. But to come as a Baby, taking on the role of a Bondservant, is stunning. In this Christmas Eve message, we study the humility Jesus displayed, which is so appealing that we have no other choice than to trust Him.

There is an aspect of Jesus' life on earth that we don't talk about often--the daily sacrifices He made to fulfill His purpose to save mankind. He set an amazing example of tough determination by sacrificing His will, time and comfort. That example is what we are called to faithfully follow every single day.

Zecharias was the first person to hear that Jesus was going to be born, and his response was to praise the Lord for His "tender mercy". He understood that God was offering clemency and forgiveness to all people, even though mankind had rebelled against Him. This fact should change our lives, and we put ourselves on the "witness stand" by asking hard questions to evaluate how we are responding to G...

Why would the God of the universe, who doesn't need mankind to exist, take the extraordinary step of intervening in human history to offer us redemption? In this first study from our new series, "Emmanuel", we see that God's purpose and plan has been clear for as long as man has been alive, and that He desires relationship with us, which was broken by sin but can only be restored by Jesus Christ....

After all the miracles the disciples saw Jesus do, it would be easy to conclude that their faith would be strong. But as often happens with us, the enemy's attack and their own hardheartedness caused them to fall back into fear instead of advancing in faith. This study from Mark 6 lays out important truths about faith that will inspire us and help prevent spiritual calcification in our hearts.

The Church in Acts 2 was launched by the bold witness of the disciples. If they had silent about Jesus because they were insecure or lacking in confidence about what to say, as many present believers are, history would have been different. In this study from the series "Vertical', we learn practical spiritual principles that equip and inspire us to fulfill our calling to "be witnesses" of Jesus Ch...

All throughout human history, people have been called to give to the Lord out of gratitude for His mercy. This giving is to be done with no expectation of reciprocation, but with full confidence in His generous provision. In this study from three passages, Pastor Rhoads explains the concept of giving the Lord our first and best, making sure we examine the priorities reflected in how we spend our m...