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If you have kids or you've ever been a kid, you know what it's like during a long car ride, the constant questions, "Are we there yet?" "How much longer?" "Why is it taking so long?" That’s pretty much the same question followers of Jesus have been asking since He rose from the dead and promised that He would one day return to make every wrong right, and to rule and reign on a new and perfected Heaven on Earth for all eternity. For generations, humanity has wrestled with the questions: Is this the end? And what will happen at the end? When is Jesus coming back? Watch this Easter message as we start to talk about these questions.

If you have chosen to surrender your life to Jesus today, please click here. We have a booklet for you that will help you with some next steps.

The song Jeff mentions at the end, "He Who Is To Come" by Passion, was cut due to copyright issues. To watch the full Easter worship service click here to go to our YouTube channel.

5-Day Devotional for this Message: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/hope-beyond-the-end-are-we-there-yet

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In our series Battle Ready, we've talked about each part of the armor of God. We learned we have to put on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes — we must put on peace, which comes from the Good News. We take up the shield of faith by which we quench the fiery arrows of the enemy. Lastly, we put on salvation as a helmet. When we are fully dressed in our defensive armor we take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. But is it the last piece we need for battle? Watch this message to find out about "The Forgotten Weapon" as Pastor Jeff Maness teaches us how can we build a consistent practice of prayer.

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5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/battle-ready-the-forgotten-weapon

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Before Jesus ever performed a miracle, God declared His identity—and that same truth applies to us today. Discover how your identity in Christ, your access to spiritual authority, and the Word of God can equip you to stand firm in the face of the enemy’s lies. Don’t miss this encouraging and practical message on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit that will strengthen you and prepare you to be Ready to Fight.

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5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/battle-ready-ready-to-fight

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Have you ever thought about how many safety precautions we take so that we are prepared to deal with dangers that may never happen? For example, we have airbags, seatbelts, smoke detectors, security systems, emergency contacts, and insurance policies that we will hopefully never need. We have them because we know it’s better to have it and not need it, then need it and not have it. But how much time and energy do we put into preparing ourselves for spiritual dangers that are 100% guaranteed to happen? It’s not, “They might happen, so I should think about being ready.” They are going to happen and might be happening right now. So the question is — are you ready? This message by Discipleship Pastor Ryan Akers will help you get ready.

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5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/battle-ready-shield-of-peace

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Peace is something everyone wants, but true peace is not something we can earn. It’s not something you can attain after many years of hard work. True peace isn’t found in a peace treaty between nations. It’s not found when you get the house you always wanted, or you have the money you need to retire, or your kids are perfect. Those things might bring a measure of happiness or a temporary feeling of relief, but they are not a true picture of peace. It’s not the type of peace that has eternal value. Instead, genuine, lasting, joy-filled peace only starts when we have peace with God. Watch this message by Discipleship Pastor Ryan Akers to see how to on put on the "Shoes of Peace" to have the true peace of God in your life.

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5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/battle-ready-shoes-of-peace

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Whether we're aware of it or not, we are creating an environment for ourselves in the way we live our lives. And the kind of environment we create for ourselves, for our marriages, for families, and for our relationship with Jesus, matter because we are at war. In this message, Director of Student Ministry Justin Ruszkiewicz highlights the profound impact of living with integrity and aligning our choices with God's Word, urging us to assess, obey, and endure in the face of challenges. We will see how God's belt of truth and breastplate of righteousness help us stand our ground against the enemy.

5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/battle-ready-the-battle-of-the-fruit-flies

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Life isn’t just a series of occasional struggles—it’s a constant battlefield—and the stakes could not be higher. Too often, we are only equipped to fight on Sunday or when we are surrounded by the comfort of our church community—but the battle rages on every moment of every day—and our enemy is relentless. But God has already given us the tools for victory! Watch "Armor Up!" and step into the strength and protection He provides.

5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/battle-ready-armor-up

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Family can be both a blessing and a challenge, but God calls us to love them—even when it’s hard. In this message, Discipleship Pastor Ryan Akers explores how patience, perseverance, and humility (the opposite of pride, if you are a fan of alliteration) can transform our relationships, reflecting the unconditional love God shows us. Whether you’re struggling with a difficult family member or simply seeking to strengthen your bonds, this message will encourage and equip you to love like Jesus. Watch now and discover how to see your family as the gift God intended them to be!

5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/exposed-family

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The concept of dating only began in the early 1900s. But as author Jonathan Pokluda said in his book, Outdated: “Just because modern dating wasn’t really around when the Bible was written doesn’t mean the Bible doesn’t have anything relevant to say about the subject.” And if you are not in that part of life where you are interested in dating, this message can still apply to you if you are:

• A parent raising kids who will experience dating.
• A friend or family of a single person that may need wise counsel, accountability, and prayer to navigate dating.
• A single person pursuing God’s gift of marriage who will likely experience dating.

So, this message may apply to all of us in some way. Watch to see how God's Word applies to dating.

5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/the-right-perspective-of-dating

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Genesis 1:28a says, "Then God blessed them and said, 'Be fruitful and multiply.'" Now God could have thought up a million different ways to procreate—but He blessed us with the gift of sex, a gift designed not only to reproduce, but to bring pleasure. And these are pretty much the only two things we ever think about when it comes to sex, making babies and feeling good. But there is a far greater purpose to sex than just those two things. God did not create sex just for pleasure and procreation; He created it for another specific purpose. Watch this message to find out "The Purpose for Sex".

5-Day Devotional: https://www.theharbor.life/blog/tag/the-purpose-of-sex

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