Our Mission:
Harbor Church exists to:
H – Help People Find and Follow Jesus
A – Anchor Our Lives to Jesus
R – Raise Up the Next Generation of Jesus Followers
B – Bridge the Gap Between Belief and Practice
O – Overflow with Love, Compassion, and Sacrifice
R – Resist a Yacht Club Mentality—We’re Not Here for Ourselves
H – Help People Find and Follow Jesus
A – Anchor Our Lives to Jesus
R – Raise Up the Next Generation of Jesus Followers
B – Bridge the Gap Between Belief and Practice
O – Overflow with Love, Compassion, and Sacrifice
R – Resist a Yacht Club Mentality—We’re Not Here for Ourselves
Our Vision:
At Harbor Church, we believe rescued people rescue people. We are a search-and-rescue crew for the spiritually lost, broken, and searching, anchored in Christ and sent into the waves.
Our Values:
Jesus is Our Compass
Hebrews 12:1-3
1. Compasses Don't Correct Drift; You Have to Stop & Realign.
• Hebrews 12:1b
• We don't recalibrate because we're lost; we recalibrate because drift is normal.
• Movement does not mean alignment.
• We don't drift into sin as much as we drift away from Jesus.
• If someone followed Jesus the way I'm following Him right now, where would they
end up?
2. Direction Comes From Fixation, Not Feelings
• Hebrews 12v2a
• A compass works because it's aligned to something outside itself
3. Jesus is Both the Starting Point and the Standard
• Hebrews 12:2b
• Jesus is the reference point for EVERYTHING in our lives.
• Our success as a church will not be measured by the size of our budget, the head
count on Sunday mornings, or the existence of our own building. Our success as a
church will be measured by our alignment with Jesus Christ.
4. Endurance Comes from Orientation
• Hebrews 12v3
• Faithfulness to God doesn't mean trying harder; faithfulness to God happens as we
orient our lives towards Jesus.
Diagnostic Questions:
• What has been quietly shaping my decisions more than Jesus?
• What is Jesus actively calling me to throw off?
1. Compasses Don't Correct Drift; You Have to Stop & Realign.
• Hebrews 12:1b
• We don't recalibrate because we're lost; we recalibrate because drift is normal.
• Movement does not mean alignment.
• We don't drift into sin as much as we drift away from Jesus.
• If someone followed Jesus the way I'm following Him right now, where would they
end up?
2. Direction Comes From Fixation, Not Feelings
• Hebrews 12v2a
• A compass works because it's aligned to something outside itself
3. Jesus is Both the Starting Point and the Standard
• Hebrews 12:2b
• Jesus is the reference point for EVERYTHING in our lives.
• Our success as a church will not be measured by the size of our budget, the head
count on Sunday mornings, or the existence of our own building. Our success as a
church will be measured by our alignment with Jesus Christ.
4. Endurance Comes from Orientation
• Hebrews 12v3
• Faithfulness to God doesn't mean trying harder; faithfulness to God happens as we
orient our lives towards Jesus.
Diagnostic Questions:
• What has been quietly shaping my decisions more than Jesus?
• What is Jesus actively calling me to throw off?
God's Word is Our Map
2 Peter 1:16-21
A Reliable Collection of Historical Documents
o 2 Peter 16a; Luke 2:1-3
Written By Eyewitnesses
o 2 Peter 1;16b-17; Luke 1:1-4; 1 John 1:1-4
During the Lifetime of Other Eyewitnesses
o 2 Peter 1:18; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
In Fulfillment of Specific Prophecies
o 2 Peter 1:19
o Born in Bethlehem — Micah 5:2 → Matthew 2:1–6
o Born of a virgin — Isaiah 7:14 → Matthew 1:22–23
o Called out of Egypt — Hosea 11:1 → Matthew 2:14–15
o Ministry in Galilee — Isaiah 9:1–2 → Matthew 4:13–16
o Triumphal entry on donkey — Zechariah 9:9 → Matthew 21:1–9
o Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver — Zechariah 11:12–13 → Matthew 26:14–16; 27:3–10
o Silent before accusers — Isaiah 53:7 → Matthew 27:12–14
o Hands and feet pierced — Psalm 22:16 → John 20:25–27
o Lots cast for His clothing — Psalm 22:18 → John 19:23–24
o Buried with the rich — Isaiah 53:9 → Matthew 27:57–60
Claiming Their Writings Were Divine, Not of Human Origin
o 2 Peter 1:20-21
A Reliable Collection of Historical Documents
o 2 Peter 16a; Luke 2:1-3
Written By Eyewitnesses
o 2 Peter 1;16b-17; Luke 1:1-4; 1 John 1:1-4
During the Lifetime of Other Eyewitnesses
o 2 Peter 1:18; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
In Fulfillment of Specific Prophecies
o 2 Peter 1:19
o Born in Bethlehem — Micah 5:2 → Matthew 2:1–6
o Born of a virgin — Isaiah 7:14 → Matthew 1:22–23
o Called out of Egypt — Hosea 11:1 → Matthew 2:14–15
o Ministry in Galilee — Isaiah 9:1–2 → Matthew 4:13–16
o Triumphal entry on donkey — Zechariah 9:9 → Matthew 21:1–9
o Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver — Zechariah 11:12–13 → Matthew 26:14–16; 27:3–10
o Silent before accusers — Isaiah 53:7 → Matthew 27:12–14
o Hands and feet pierced — Psalm 22:16 → John 20:25–27
o Lots cast for His clothing — Psalm 22:18 → John 19:23–24
o Buried with the rich — Isaiah 53:9 → Matthew 27:57–60
Claiming Their Writings Were Divine, Not of Human Origin
o 2 Peter 1:20-21
A Harbor for All
Luke 14:15-24
God's Invitation is Real
o Luke 14:16-17
Excuses Reveal What We Worship
o Luke 14:18a
Excuse 1 - Possessions
• Luke 14:18b
Excuse 2 - Productivity / Work
• Luke 14:19
Excuse 3 - Comfort / Relationships
• Luke 14:20
Good things become sinful things when they become the ultimate thing.
• God is Passionate About the Guest List
o Luke 14:21
A harbor doesn’t exist to simply stash boats. A harbor exists as a shelter where you can safely anchor, dock, maneuver, resupply, and continue the mission.
When There's Still Room, the Mission Expands
o Luke 14:22-23
The Invitation Has a Deadline
o Luke 14:24
"A Harbor For All" doesn't mean "anything goes." We don't affirm sin, but we do welcome everyone to come as they are, encounter Jesus, and be changed into His image!
God's Invitation is Real
o Luke 14:16-17
Excuses Reveal What We Worship
o Luke 14:18a
Excuse 1 - Possessions
• Luke 14:18b
Excuse 2 - Productivity / Work
• Luke 14:19
Excuse 3 - Comfort / Relationships
• Luke 14:20
Good things become sinful things when they become the ultimate thing.
• God is Passionate About the Guest List
o Luke 14:21
A harbor doesn’t exist to simply stash boats. A harbor exists as a shelter where you can safely anchor, dock, maneuver, resupply, and continue the mission.
When There's Still Room, the Mission Expands
o Luke 14:22-23
The Invitation Has a Deadline
o Luke 14:24
"A Harbor For All" doesn't mean "anything goes." We don't affirm sin, but we do welcome everyone to come as they are, encounter Jesus, and be changed into His image!
We Cast the Lifeline
The Ring is the Thing // The Hope is the Rope // Pull So the House Will be Full
• John 21:1-14
Without Jesus, We Can Work Hard and Still Come Up Empty
• John 21:1-3
• A boat full of effort can still be a net full of nothing.
Jesus Steps Into Our Emptiness With a Question That Exposes Our Need.
• John 21:4-5
• Before Jesus fills your net, you'll need to acknowledge it's empty.
Rescue Begins When We Obey Jesus, Even When it Feels Too Simple/Small
• John 21:6
• The Ring is the Thing
The Mission Isn't Just Casting - It's Pulling Together Until it Reaches Shore
• John 21:7-11
• The Hope is the Rope
The Goal of Rescue Isn't Just Survival - It's Fellowship With Jesus
• John 21:12-14
• Pull So the House Will Be Full
The Radically Rescued Rescue Radically
• SS Pendleton - February 1952
Diagnostic Questions
1. Right now, are you running from Jesus, reaching for Jesus, or walking with Jesus?
2. If everyone at Harbor Church served and rescued as you do, what kind of dentwould we make in the lostness of our city?
3. Who is in your life right now that's quietly drowning, and you're close enough to throw a lifeline?
• John 21:1-14
Without Jesus, We Can Work Hard and Still Come Up Empty
• John 21:1-3
• A boat full of effort can still be a net full of nothing.
Jesus Steps Into Our Emptiness With a Question That Exposes Our Need.
• John 21:4-5
• Before Jesus fills your net, you'll need to acknowledge it's empty.
Rescue Begins When We Obey Jesus, Even When it Feels Too Simple/Small
• John 21:6
• The Ring is the Thing
The Mission Isn't Just Casting - It's Pulling Together Until it Reaches Shore
• John 21:7-11
• The Hope is the Rope
The Goal of Rescue Isn't Just Survival - It's Fellowship With Jesus
• John 21:12-14
• Pull So the House Will Be Full
The Radically Rescued Rescue Radically
• SS Pendleton - February 1952
Diagnostic Questions
1. Right now, are you running from Jesus, reaching for Jesus, or walking with Jesus?
2. If everyone at Harbor Church served and rescued as you do, what kind of dentwould we make in the lostness of our city?
3. Who is in your life right now that's quietly drowning, and you're close enough to throw a lifeline?
Shine Like Lighthouses
Matthew 5:14-16
Identity Comes Before Activity
• Matthew 5:14
• You cannot measure darkness - you can only measure how much light is missing.
• A hidden or misplaced light contradicts its identity.
Light is Meant to be Visible, NOT Private or Misplaced
• Matthew 5:15
• Private and/or misdirected faith both fail the light test.
Jesus Defines How Light Shines: Visible Obedience
• Matthew 5:16a
• Light doesn't make noise - it changes everything by being present
• Shining isn't noisy holiness - it's visible faithfulness
The Purpose of Shining is Direction NOT Recognition
• Matthew 5:16
• If people see us but don't see Jesus, the light is off.
Light Matters Most When Darkness is Real
• Matthew 5:14-16 (yes, the whole passage again)
Diagnostic Questions
• Is your life clearly helping people find Jesus — or could it be confusing them?
• Where has your light gone dim through comfort, fear, or silence?
• Who in your life is navigating darkness — and you’re close enough to guide them?
Identity Comes Before Activity
• Matthew 5:14
• You cannot measure darkness - you can only measure how much light is missing.
• A hidden or misplaced light contradicts its identity.
Light is Meant to be Visible, NOT Private or Misplaced
• Matthew 5:15
• Private and/or misdirected faith both fail the light test.
Jesus Defines How Light Shines: Visible Obedience
• Matthew 5:16a
• Light doesn't make noise - it changes everything by being present
• Shining isn't noisy holiness - it's visible faithfulness
The Purpose of Shining is Direction NOT Recognition
• Matthew 5:16
• If people see us but don't see Jesus, the light is off.
Light Matters Most When Darkness is Real
• Matthew 5:14-16 (yes, the whole passage again)
Diagnostic Questions
• Is your life clearly helping people find Jesus — or could it be confusing them?
• Where has your light gone dim through comfort, fear, or silence?
• Who in your life is navigating darkness — and you’re close enough to guide them?
Give as the Sea Gives
2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Generosity Begins With the Law of Sowing
• 2 Corinthians 9:6
Generosity is Measured by the Heart, Not the Amount
• 2 Corinthians 9:7
• God is not after money; He's after your heart's freedom.
Generosity Flows From God's Unlimited Supply
• 2 Corinthians 9:8-9
• Scarcity says: "If they get more, I get less."
The Gospel says: "My Father owns the feast."
Generosities Purpose is Multiplication, Not Maintenance
• 2 Corinthians 9:10
• Dead Sea vs Sea of Galilee
• God didn't design his people to be reservoirs
Generosity Ultimately Produces Worship, Not Wealth
• 2 Corinthians 9:11
• True generosity ends where it begins - with the Glory of God
Diagnostic Questions
• Do I give in a way that reflects trust in God’s supply... or does scarcity define my giving?
• Is generosity a rhythm in my life—or a reaction when asked?
• If everyone at Harbor gave like me, what kind of church would we be?
Generosity Begins With the Law of Sowing
• 2 Corinthians 9:6
Generosity is Measured by the Heart, Not the Amount
• 2 Corinthians 9:7
• God is not after money; He's after your heart's freedom.
Generosity Flows From God's Unlimited Supply
• 2 Corinthians 9:8-9
• Scarcity says: "If they get more, I get less."
The Gospel says: "My Father owns the feast."
Generosities Purpose is Multiplication, Not Maintenance
• 2 Corinthians 9:10
• Dead Sea vs Sea of Galilee
• God didn't design his people to be reservoirs
Generosity Ultimately Produces Worship, Not Wealth
• 2 Corinthians 9:11
• True generosity ends where it begins - with the Glory of God
Diagnostic Questions
• Do I give in a way that reflects trust in God’s supply... or does scarcity define my giving?
• Is generosity a rhythm in my life—or a reaction when asked?
• If everyone at Harbor gave like me, what kind of church would we be?
We're Anchored Together
Acts 2:42-47
Anchored to Shared Truth
• Acts 2:42a
• What you're anchored to in peace determines whether you stand under pressure.
Anchored to Shared Life
• Acts 2:42b-46
• They didn't schedule community around life; they built life around community.
Anchored to Shared Sacrifice
• Acts 2:44-45
• You know you're anchored together when someone else's needs become personal.
Anchored to Shared Joy & Mission
• Acts 2:46-47
• Progression: Devotion → Community → Generosity → Joy → Mission → Growth
We Refuse:
• Anonymous Christianity
• Convenient Community
• Spectator Faith
We Pursue:
• Truth that forms us
• Relationships that hold us
• Sacrifice that marks us
• Joy that attracts others
Diagnostic Questions:
• Am I known, or just present?
• Do I share burdens, or only beliefs?
• What would it look like for me to be fully anchored here?
Anchored to Shared Truth
• Acts 2:42a
• What you're anchored to in peace determines whether you stand under pressure.
Anchored to Shared Life
• Acts 2:42b-46
• They didn't schedule community around life; they built life around community.
Anchored to Shared Sacrifice
• Acts 2:44-45
• You know you're anchored together when someone else's needs become personal.
Anchored to Shared Joy & Mission
• Acts 2:46-47
• Progression: Devotion → Community → Generosity → Joy → Mission → Growth
We Refuse:
• Anonymous Christianity
• Convenient Community
• Spectator Faith
We Pursue:
• Truth that forms us
• Relationships that hold us
• Sacrifice that marks us
• Joy that attracts others
Diagnostic Questions:
• Am I known, or just present?
• Do I share burdens, or only beliefs?
• What would it look like for me to be fully anchored here?