Rockharbor Costa Mesa Podcast

Hear what Ben has to say about grace as he explores it’s essence, defining it as God's, transformative, unearned favor that invites us into a deep relationship with Him!

Listen to guest Pastor Ken Shigematsu's message as he delves into the pervasive impact of shame, advocating for healing through vulnerability, genuine connection, and embracing one's true identity in God's unconditional love.

Join us in week two of our series "Redefine" as Glenn delves into the profound concept of salvation, uncovering how God's saving power rescues us from sin and empowers us with purpose through Jesus.

Kick off of our new sermon series Redefine as Glenn unpacks the transformative power of the gospel, exploring Jesus’ saving kingship as central to the good news, and our response in repentance, belief, and rejoicing to it.

Join us this Easter as at Rockharbor as we proclaim the Good News of the Risen Savior – God has made a way for us to Come Home. The empty tomb is the open door!

In the sixth installment of our sermon series, Glimpses of the Kingdom, Gavin Lamming explores the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, emphasizing humility over pride and using Jesus as an example to illustrate the transformative power of acknowledging our flaws and seeking God's mercy for genuine spiritual growth.

Join us as Glenn delves into God's role as a gracious host who invites us all to a feast of divine generosity. Discover how recognizing and embracing this invitation can transform our priorities and lead us to share this experience with others.

Ben reminds us that as followers of Jesus, we are called to embody the Kingdom of God by practicing humility, hospitality, and generosity towards others, reflecting Jesus's character and freely sharing the blessings we have received from him.

This week, Glenn explores the idea of God as a patient gardener, emphasizing how our growth and transformation, though not always linear, bring forth fruitful and longstanding outcomes for followers of Jesus who patiently trust in His process.

Join Glenn as he confronts our innate disposition toward a materialistic mindset, asking the question, "What are we gonna do with all this stuff?" In our third installment of Glimpses of the Kingdom, discover the subversive story Jesus tells, offering freedom from the lies of greed and a pathway to true richness before God.

Join us for week two of our Glimpses of The Kingdom sermon series where Ben explores the profound dimensions of prayer through the parable in Luke 11, emphasizing the intimate relationship with God and the communal aspect of prayer and intercession.

Dive into the transformative message of the Good Samaritan in the first week of our New Sermon Series - “Glimpses of the Kingdom: The Stories Jesus Told.” Glenn helps us explore the challenge Jesus presents in the story of the Good Samaritan – to love beyond boundaries and act with compassion to everyone.

Guest Pastor Aaron Stern challenges us to consider how God sees us, asserting that regardless of our rebellion, God views us with the same pride as Jesus in Mark's Gospel. By intentionally embracing God's delight, we empower transformation, diving deeper into a relationship with the Creator who loves His creation.

Everybody is going to worship somebody or something. The question is, to whom will you give your one wild and precious life? In the final installment of our “Being Human” sermon series, Glenn explores the human inclination to worship, reminding us that God created us and redeemed us to worship Him.

Glenn explores questions of human identity and sexuality in the third week of our “Being Human” sermon series. Who gets to define our identity? Who gets to direct our sexuality? We can answer these questions with or without Jesus, but His Way leads to life at its fullest, yet comes at a cost – the cost of our whole selves to follow Him.

Being God’s image isn't just a theological concept; it's a profound answer to the question: “who am I and why am I here?” In the second installment of our “Being Human” series, Glenn helps us explore what being made in God’s image means – having dignity, authority, and purpose.

Glenn explores the significance of "the human body" in our new sermon series, "Being Human: A Series on the Theology of You." He shows us that through Scripture we find 3 main clues - creation, incarnation, and resurrection - that help explain why our bodies matter to God.

Glenn's message emphasizes the crucial distinction between being (fruitfulness) and doing (productivity). As we begin the New Year, Glenn reminds us that intentionally cultivating fruitfulness is our original call as image-bearers, bringing both glory to God and life to a world in need.

Glenn teaches us about The Christmas story revealing God's unwavering pursuit of humanity, culminating in the arrival of Jesus—God with us. It shows us how God’s divine advent offers us renewal, comfort for our fears, courage for the journey of faith, and confidence for a future rooted in the hope of Jesus. In the Christmas story, we’re reminded of our invitation to a profound new beginning with a...

In the final week of our "Advent" series, Glenn draws inspiration from Anna's story, emphasizing that joy is both a product of patient waiting and a catalyst for exuberant praise. Anna's infectious joy invites us to anticipate the imminent restoration of all things and actively practice worship beyond the church walls, sharing in the abundant love of a God committed to restoring all of His creatio...

Glenn teaches on the life of King Herod and his rise to power, contrasting Herod's reign as King of the Jews with Jesus' reign as Messiah and true King. What we find is that Jesus and Herod are opposites. Herod Claws his way to power while Jesus empties Himself of power. Herod kills to protect his power while Jesus dies to save the powerless. Herod's kingship results in weeping and Jesus' reign en...

Guest teacher, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, kicked off our Advent series with a message on Mary's life reminding us that Mary's called blessed and highly favored by God. Amy invites us to remember that Mary's anointing fulfilled prophecy, worked in the midst of reality, empowered her witness, and confronted her oppressors. In the midst of Advent, Amy invites us to examine Mary's response to God and craft ou...

On Sunday Night, Ben Simonson helped us zero in on the significance of Mary's song (Luke 1:46-55 - CEB) and from it, highlighted her courage in belief of who God called her to be and her willingness to live in the tension of wrestling with God while remaining obedient to Him. What we're reminded in Mary's song is that as God intervenes in our lives, hope emerges.