Harbor Rock Tabernacle

In the week before HIs death, Jesus cleansed the temple of the moneychangers--an event that almost seems out of character. But while He was righteously angry, He was also deeply sad at the callousness of the people as they conveniently bought sacrifices in the temple. This reminds us that when we come to worship, we need to upend pride and careless convictions, and consecrate ourselves.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn3ETu2Mlb8

As believers, we hear about the importance of God's Word, but do we love it?  Do we have a strong relationship with it?  As we go deeper into the Word, we find that it makes us uniquely wise, strengthens our faith and gives us distinct advantage in spiritual warfare. When we meditate on it, we will experience it's power in our lives.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRf3MyWJybg&t=6593s

The new believers in 1st Century Ephesus were wrestling with false worship & immorality all around them, and were at risk of being deceived. The apostle Paul wrote to them, praying that the eyes of their heart would be enlightened, and that they would live in "the surpassing greatness of God's power". This power gives believers the ability to have deep faith, resist temptation, bear fruit, learn to be joyful and content, and live out our faith.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOw2KyQHr5c&t=3672s

There are times when we experience strong, negative emotions due to people and circumstances, including deep insecurity, anger, fear and hurt. These can undermine our faith and do significant damage, but the Lord has given us "divinely powered" weapons for this war against us. So He calls us to "take our thoughts captive", casting our care on Him, understanding Jesus better, and being willing to be refined instead of negative.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wagaMMShbOQ

Like we have seen with the exposure of corruption and secret agendas in our government, our spiritual enemy is trying to advance his evil agenda by creating an internal conflict in us. We are forgiven and delivered from sin's bondage, but we sometimes still allow our flesh to have a place. This grieves and quenches the Holy Spirit. So the Lord gives us a strong, intentional plan to protect our heart and consistently reject sin in our lives..  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38u1uIQT4io&t=4860s

When Israel finally occupied the Promised Land, the Lord told them to drive out all their enemies, because they defied the Lord and might influence them to worship false gods. But Israel allowed them to persist, holding an ungrateful and careless attitude toward God's commands. So many of our problems, and the reason we often get stuck, is because we refuse to eradicate the enemies of our faith, instead of living in self-sacrifice under Christ's Lordship.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA_Gio9z8g0&t=12s

The Lord offers eternal life to us, and makes abundant life so simple, but somehow we still can feel stuck, lacking in discernment and needing consistency. In Psalm 19, David says the answers are found in the strength of God's Word, which offers 6 traits that refresh our soul and provide strength and stability.  He reminds us that the Word is more precious than gold and sweeter than honey.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyUThuM31EA&t=4650s

Our emotions and feelings are powerful and can become debilitating if we focus on them and ourselves. So in Psalm 42 & 43, we are called to "speak to our soul", challenging it's doubt of God's faithful provision. We have to identify the root of our despair, knowing that coveting and regret impede us from walking by faith, and live in hope in the Lord by seeking and walking in His wisdom.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-d5UQBX99U&t=3294s

As believers, it is vital that we have a strong understanding of the cross. Through it, Christ is eternally established as the Victorious King, who has permanently defeated the devil. Because of the cross, we should be ecstatic about our position and also recognize all He is doing. He has given us power and authority, and a unique calling to draw everyone to Himself.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctfJfXYjDHA&t=1985s

New research is finding that some of our memories may be stored in the cells of the heart, in addition to our brain. So when a person gets a heart transplant, often the donor's preferences, temperament and identity can also be transferred to the recipient. In Ezekiel, the Lord assures us that He gives us a new heart and a new spirit when we trust in Jesus Christ, and that as a new creation, we now have new desires and the fruit of His Spirit tangibly evident in our lives.   Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4QdTsc3zw8&t=3846s