The Harbor
Weekly audio messages of hope and love from The Harbor in Friendswood, Texas.
Episodes
598 episodes
Salt and Light: Shining Under Pressure
Not only will the world tempt us to keep our faith quiet, it will also tempt us to abandon it altogether - to compromise. Culture will try to dictate your identity. Society may pressure you to conform. Even your circumstances will tempt you to ...
Salt & Light: Don't Hide The Light
Fear focuses on what can't be done and what remains unknown. Daniel, as Pastor Ryan Akers points out, responds in this week's passage (Daniel 2) to an otherwise dangerous situation with wisdom and discretion. His confidence is anchored in the K...
Salt & Light: No Compromise
Is your identity attached to what you do? Are your values dictated by the world? If your life is centered on God, it means you’re going to do things differently. We’re called to lead with a God-centered conviction, commitment, and courage. When...
Salt & Light: You Are the Difference
What did Jesus mean when He called His followers “the salt of the earth”? In this message, discover the powerful purpose behind that statement and how it still applies today. Just as salt preserves what would otherwise decay, enhances what is a...
Celebrating 45 Years of Ministry: David Miller's Retirement Sunday
Join us as we celebrate the wit, wisdom, and faithful service of Pastor David Miller on his final Sunday at The Harbor after 11 years as our Community Care Pastor and 45 years in ministry. In this special conversation, Senior Pastor Jeff Maness...
Blessed: The Persecuted
In the last message of our series B(less)ed, the founder and executive director of Ananias House, John Samara shares powerful stories of hope and transformation from the persecuted church in the Middle Ea...
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Blessed: The War for Peace
Many say they want peace. Few are willing to take the steps required to bring it about. Contrary to what it may seem, peacemakers do not avoid conflict. They move into it humbly by seeking understanding, asking God as David did in Psalm 139 to ...
Blessed: Do You Want To See God?
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. In fact, they see him everywhere. Purity of heart allows us to see the Kingdom of God invading the earth. Praise God, it is NOT about living perfectly! Rather, the pure in heart are living w...
Blessed: Have Mercy
Mercy is more than a feeling. It is an action toward others fueled by love. Micah 6:8 tells us that God requires His people to love mercy among other things, and Matthew 5:7 says He blessed those who show mercy. So, to whom should I show mercy?...
Blessed: Satisfy The Crave
Righteousness according to Jesus' words in Matthew 5:6 is a set apart, divine righteousness. Simply put, it refers to what is deemed right by the Lord. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for that righteousness, for justice, or, as Pastor J...
Blessed: Strength Surrendered
Meekness is NOT weakness. On the contrary, meekness is strength surrendered to God as Pastor Jeff Maness points out in this week's message. Jesus tells us that God blesses the humble and that they will inherit the whole earth. So, what does tha...
Blessed: Comfort For The Mourning
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. That is, at least, what Jesus says. These are challenging words to believe while in the midst of grief. Pastor Jeff Maness directs our attention to three truths revealed in Lamentations 3...
Blessed: Poor Enough For The Kingdom
Jesus is alive! Are you? In the opening message of B[less]ed, Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on the reality and availability of the Kingdom of God to us right now. Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 by addressing a crowd, many of who...
In His Steps: Witness
Can I get a witness? In this message from John 12:27-33, Jesus' words help to inform our perspective of evangelism. If our perspective on evangelism drives our practice with evangelism, we need to begin to understand Jesus' approach to it. In t...
In His Steps: Solitude and Silence
How comfortable are you with silence? In this message, Pastor Justin Ruszkiewicz calls us into the silence - the place where God shapes the soul for life with Him. In Luke 5:15-16, we see Jesus withdrawing to an erēmos - a solitary, quiet place...
In HIs Steps: Community
When you think of the word "community" what comes to mind? You might think of the geographical area in which you reside, or maybe your immediate family, friends, or coworkers. Then there are common interest-based communities like those who foll...
In HIs Steps: Service
In our endeavor to practice the way of Jesus, we examine the way He served others and allow His way of life to challenge how we think about service, greatness, identity, and love. We hope you will see that if we want to walk In His Steps, the w...
In HIs Steps: Generosity
Generosity is an attitude of the heart toward God, not an amount in the hand to be given. When we understand that everything we have belongs to Him, giving stops being pressure and starts becoming worship. What does your generosity reveal about...
In His Steps: Simple Prayer
What if prayer isn’t about impressive words or perfect faith, but about honest conversation with our loving Father? Through Scripture, real-life stories, and the example of Jesus, Himself, this sermon reminds us that prayer is not a place to pe...
In His Steps: Walking in the Word
The Bible isn’t just information—it’s transformation. God’s Word is alive, pointing us to Jesus, revealing truth in a confused world, and reshaping our hearts from the inside out. Discover why consistent engagement with Scripture can change you...
In His Steps: Fasting
Explore the often-misunderstood practice of fasting and see how fasting without prayer will never reach its full potential. Essentially, fasting is abstaining from something, typically food, for a certain period of time for physical, mental, an...
In His Steps: Do What Jesus Did
Following Jesus isn’t just about belief—it’s about living the life He designed. This message explores why doing what Jesus did isn’t a burden, but the pathway to freedom, formation, and life to the full. Discover how practicing the way of Jesus...
In His Steps: Become like Jesus
What does it really mean to follow Jesus—not just believe in Him, but become like Him? In this message from our In His Steps series, we’re invited to stop treating Jesus like spiritual “rescue patrol” and start following Him as our guide, placi...
