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Harbor Rock Tabernacle
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Sermons from Harbor Rock Tabernacle in Racine, WI. We are a nondenominational, evangelical church, called to reach all people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our pastor is Paul Rhoads. We invite you to listen and be encouraged!
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Episode 771: Position Of Strength
Mar 1600:31:50Tap to summarizeIt'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
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Episode 770: The Boy In The Corner
Mar 1100:47:49Tap to summarizeA 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
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Episode 770: Prepared For Action
Mar 1100:45:03Tap to summarizeAs 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:
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Episode 769: In This Corner...
Feb 2200:51:15Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Episode 768: 24 Hours In Jericho
Feb 1700:46:40Tap to summarizeOn 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
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Episode 768: Hijacked
Feb 1700:44:48Tap to summarizeAs 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
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Episode 768: A New Way Of Thinking
Feb 1700:41:27Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Episode 767: Walking Into The Wilderness
Jan 2700:42:38Tap to summarizeProverbs 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
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Episode 766: 2 Sides Of Forgiveness
Jan 2200:48:51Tap to summarizeWe've all hurt multiple times in relationships, affecting our self-worth, sense of security, emotional and mental health and often even our faith and worldview. But when we are the offender, do we show ourselves more grace and latitude than someone who has offended us? In the account of twin brothers Jacob and Esau's fractured relationship, we learn that each side must accept responsibility, while taking a humble and sacrificial posture before the Lord and each other, so the relationship can be restored. Video of this service is also available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0-nCsISIAQ
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Episode 765: Daring Requests
Jan 2200:41:32Tap to summarizeWhen Paul wrote to the Ephesian believers, he praised their knowledge of theology but was concerned about their soft gratitude and weak application of what they believed, especially in the face of opposition and difficulty. His prayer that they would be "filled with all the fullness of God" is an important reminder to us that we need to bold ask the Lord to keep our hearts humbled and broken, while being stirred to move to maturity and fulfill our calling. Video of this service is also available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8iJMext_PE
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