Harbor Church Honolulu

God's given us everything we need for life, and that’s what empowers us to grow and change in life. And the first step in changing our life is changing our thinking: from guilt to freedom, shame to honor, fear to power. Peter will show us how our minds can be transformed so we can enjoy the good life God has for us.

More than half of all New Year's resolutions are broken by January 15, which is why more than 40% of people don’t make resolutions anymore. We all want to see life-change, so how will it happen? By putting in serious work in response to the life-giving work of Jesus.

We're all hoping for real change, not just better habits but deep transformation. In 2 Peter, we'll be encouraged that lasting change doesn’t start with our willpower, but with God’s power already at work in us. If you're longing for real, lasting change, check out this sermon.

Throughout the Bible, our relationship with God is pictured as a journey. As we head into a new year, it’s vital to know what destination we’re heading toward and what will keep us moving.

The New Year often brings new rhythms and regimens. Many people shake off holiday sloth with new exercise, sleep, and eating goals. It’s also a great time to shake off spiritual sloth as Joel encourages us to allow the Spirit to shake up our lives.

We all want to be self reliant. We’ll struggle with a flat tire before calling for help. We’ll sink into credit card debt before asking anyone for support. Needing rescue feels uncomfortable. But Micah shows us it’s exactly what we need. And it’s exactly why Jesus came.

Where do you need peace right now? Maybe you’re dealing with drama at work or conflict in your marriage. Maybe your kids haven’t been getting along. And maybe you’ve tried everything you can think of to bring peace to your family, office, or job site. But when Jesus came as a king riding on a donkey, he was telling us that he alone has the power to bring peace.

The holidays aren’t always joyful. Often they remind us of things we don’t have, milestones we haven’t met, and wounds that haven’t healed. But when Jesus arrived in Bethlehem, he came to refine us — to make us beautiful, acceptable, and useful. His refining fire isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always beneficial.

In a world where we're pressured to level up, Habakkuk reminds us that the status our hearts crave isn’t achieved by effort but received by faith. If you need to experience the freedom of Jesus’ righteousness, tune into this message!