Harbor Rock Tabernacle

When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, there was alot of noise in the city. But one moment of quiet was when Mary anointed Jesus' feet with oil--which bred alot of criticism from those who didn't understand the moment. Jesus said to "leave her alone" to show the value of her actions, and then went and cleansed the temple, to refocus everyone that what honors Him is the only thing that is important. .  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfNrQ88Qde8

Often when our mind faces warfare, the enemy pushes doubt, fear and frustration instead of faith, confidence and hope. This breeds disillusionment, which is a wrong perception based on what we thought should happen. When we realize that the Lord's plans for us are far beyond expectation, we learn that waiting has value and helps us better more fruit.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdBsOr6nti4&t=3434s

It's an awesome truth that a believer has the equipping power of the Holy Spirit to be strong at all times--even in trial and difficulty. After they had settled in the Promised Land, Israel chose to not fully live in the Lord's strength, by continually failing to drive our their enemies.  Not only did this lead to extensive spiritual compromise, but they missed out on the potential blessing the Lord had for them. This causes us to examine whether we are strong in the Lord, or still trying to serve ourselves.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrlnD9tEXN4&t=3393s

A scene of a boy isolated from others at a grade school prompts us to weigh the importance of community in our walk, because we all crave it and need it. But it's more than just fitting in. Each of us has a calling to be fully integrated and teachable--humbly learning from the wisdom and experiences of others, while also "sharpening" others in their faith, and spurring them to also make more disciples.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBIJ3GRgG4

As believers, we trust with confidence in the awesome work of Jesus Christ to save, redeem and cleanse us from sin. But the enemy constantly attacks our thinking to try to undermine our faith. Peter knew that testing, so he calls us to be awake and sober, guarding our mind by focusing completely on Christ. The Holy Spirit gives us the discernment and critical thinking to have minds prepared for the battle we face.  Video of this service is also available:  

The Bible teaches about freedom & victory--as believers, there's no latitude to be despondent and defeated, because the Lord has provided everything we need to live abundantly. The Israelites didn't believe that when they heard the bad report of the 10 spies, and defaulted to negativity, which happens when we take our eyes off the Lord's promises and provision. We have to learn to fight this by living in Truth, trusting in the Lord's help and being consistently grateful to Him.   Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSIvgGj1UJ0&t=3662s

On His way to Jerusalem and the cross, Jesus met two men in Jericho who both experienced deep insecurity, because of physical, relational, emotional and spiritual inadequacies.  Marginalized by the people around them, it would have been easy to give up, but they both sought spiritual restoration and purpose from the Saviour.  Their example calls us to resist doubt, withdrawal, self-centeredness and defeat, and to press on with resilient faith.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdYFsUzxgFE&t=3613s

As we are inundated by the "hollow and vain philosophies" of the world, we must be careful not fall into the temptation to accept as "normal" what is contrary to God's Word, because studies show that the vast majority of believers don't even have a Biblical worldview.  While Christianity is growing in hostile countries in Africa and Asia, western countries are falling for 4 lies designed to hijack Truth.   So we have to guard our minds by "taking our thoughts captive", and focusing on Christ.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58c0MQalIIY&t=11s

The Bible defines a sharp contrast between a redeemed and transformed mind, and one still stuck in sin and self.  Before salvation, we walked in "futility of mind", but after, we are given a new mind.  Now, we are called to choose to have our mind "renewed" daily, eradicating anything of our old life, and investing into righteousness.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbZ-ZvH4eNc&t=3278s

Proverbs 23 says our character, actions & faith are determined by our thoughts--which can be damaging or strong. So the enemy pushes the narrative that when we go through difficulty, the Lord must be uncaring or insufficient, and we should retreat from Him. Israel faced that temptation when the Lord led them on the long, more challenging way to the Promised Land, but He was protecting them and giving them unique experiences. When we trust the Lord for HIs leading, it may not be the easiest path, but He will tangible, supernatural ways to bless our confidence in Him.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFYZN-OCXXM