Harbor Rock Tabernacle

While warning them about the ultimate consequences of sin, the Holy Spirit challenges Judah, (and us), to evaluate their impurity and to depart from it immediately. But He also offers great hope: That the Lord protects His people by both going before us and being our rear guard. This echoes Psalm 23, that His goodness and mercy follows us all the days of our life, giving us confidence in the times of storm--which was illustrated on a hike in Virginia.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrYWPK-r7h0&t=227s

We live in a time of noise, confusion and distortion of Truth--how much do we consume vs. keeping the wisdom of God's Word in our heart? We're called to guard our heart from the danger of spiritual corruption, because from it flows the springs of life. This Lord fills us with the power to overcome sin and walk in holiness, so we need to be disciplined in how we talk, how we trust and how we live.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Gkt3TdX6Y&t=3953s

As we look for clarity in discerning the will and leading of the Lord, how can we ensure that we're in position to hear Him, and are willing to obey without hesitation? Through multiple texts, we see that confessing sin thoroughly establishes the foundation, so we can be sacrificial with our plans, yielded and confident in the Lord's help, and content with whatever He knows is best for us.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT1SWvXxcc4&t=2008s

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we often look for clarity about His will and leading.  But there are foundational values--Conviction, Conscience, Character and Communication--that we also must be clear about, which give us certainty, confidence and an effective ministry.  Not only do we crave these in our own lives, but how we live them out has a tremendous impact on all those around us.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rruN8HgyL9I

HRT's missionaries in Kenya share the exciting work that the Lord is doing in their midst, and the fresh opportunities to impact the lives of children and families in Africa.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIkdUF-f0us&t=5s

After David's major sin, he was deeply broken, but counted on the zeal of the Lord to forgive and cleanse him, But that wasn't license to sin more, it was a reminder to be honest, humble and aggressive against further sin. Psalm 51 is an important call for us to have to approach with even the "little", everyday offenses that we may not take as seriously. The Lord wants to teach us wisdom, and we will learn that more as we ask Him to cleanse us, keep us close to Him and make us consistent.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYBK90XxCZE

What we say can either escalate or de-escalate a conversation and relationship, depending on our word choice, tone, attitude and body language. Are we refreshing--trying to promote truth, wisdom and calm, or depressing--wounding people and breaking their spirit? Instead of causing strife, we need to guard our mouths, and have a heart and mouth that advances righteousness.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfxMsIRdCPQ&t=5609s

After 40 years of living in the wilderness with his in-laws, Moses went back to Egypt and brought Israel out. Though his father in-law almost certainly has plenty of objections, he sensed the Lord's leading and yielded to it. When Moses came back with the people, he then spoke truth in love, challenging Moses to be wise in his actions. His faith, wisdom and boldness are an example of the powerful encouragement and influence we can have on others.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKPV86GdRIQ&t=3985s

Psalm 118 is the center chapter in the Bible, and is full of praise, thanks and victory as it points toward Jesus and the Gospel. Within it are 6 powerful truths that call believers to remember all that He has done in our lives--salvation, strength, righteousness, mighty things and even discipline. Our response can only be "joyful shouting", not only to show our unashamed gratitude, but also to lead others to know how wonderful the Lord is.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ntiv6jZoso

We tend to remember people and events with an emotional bias--either idealizing how things were, or overemphasizing negative experiences. We usually do that latter out of fear or incomplete faith, and that can make us discontented. So while Isaiah told Judah they would go into captivity, he also assured them the Lord would eventually bring them back and restore them. Remembering the Lord's goodness changes our perspective about the future, and fills us with confident hope and stirs us to seek Him to do a fresh work.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX3cgyodIxU