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The Harbor
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Weekly audio messages of hope and love from The Harbor in Friendswood, Texas.
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Unfiltered: Divorce
2w ago00:37:19Tap to summarizeIn this weeks message from our series titled "Unfiltered," Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on what Jesus has to say about divorce and remarriage. Many have been or will be affected by divorce. That has been the case for generations. Jesus understood it to be a cultural norm even as He walked the earth. In His teaching, He defines marriage to His listeners without falling into the verbal traps of the Pharisees. In His words, truth and comfort are revealed to a generation that needs hope, healing, and wholeness. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Unfiltered: Lust - A Matter of The Heart
3w ago00:37:43Tap to summarizeIn this week’s message from Matthew 5:27-30, Pastor Jeff Maness shares Jesus has to say about lust. Without condemning desire, He addresses lust not as an act, but as a matter of the heart. He calls us out of compromise and into the fullness of life made available to us by grace alone. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Unfiltered: Angry Enough To Kill
4w ago00:35:05Tap to summarizeAnger isn’t necessarily a sin. Paul warns us in Ephesians not to sin by letting anger control us. Harboring anger gives a foothold to the enemy. As Pastor Jeff Maness teaches, anger can typically be driven by a need to be right, that is, self-righteousness. However, scripture frequently calls us to let it go, consider one another, and pursue reconciliation. In this message from Matthew 5:21-26, we learn how to keep from sinning in our anger. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Unfiltered: Misunderstanding Jesus
Jul 1300:37:15Tap to summarizeIn the first week of our new series, “Unfiltered,” Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on the Matthew 5:48 command to be “perfect” through the lens of grace. Jesus came to fulfill the law, something it couldn’t do on its own. His grace empowers us to live godly lives, and as we grow in likeness to Christ, we are promised that He will continue the good work He began in us until it is finished on the day Jesus returns. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Sabbath Sunday - July 5th, 2026
Jul 500:08:06Tap to summarizeWhat type of kingdom is God calling us to build? In this Sabbath Sunday Devotional, Justin Ruszkiewicz dives in to what it means when Jesus points to His heavenly kingdom. ________________________________Sabbath Sunday is an occasional day of rest that we build into our annual schedule as a church to remind all of us that resting in the presence of the Lord is beneficial to us as believers. On this day, we are reminded to to delight in the Lord and take a break from the regular stressors in life to find peace that Jesus brings.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Salt and Light: Shining Under Pressure
Jun 2900:35:09Tap to summarizeNot 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 believe that God isn’t present. However, scripture speaks a better word. Isaiah 43 tells us God stays with those in “deep waters” or in the “fires of oppression. Pastor Ryan Akers illustrates the faithfulness of God teaching from Daniel 3 and encourages the church to shine brightly in dark places. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Salt & Light: Don't Hide The Light
Jun 2200:31:17Tap to summarizeFear 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 King of all kings, not dictated by his circumstances. Because he knows this, Daniel is all the more capable of pointing people to God, not himself. Matthew 5 says we are the light of the world, so how do we become people who refuse to hide the light and instead boldly shine for Jesus?Click here for the Message Notes.Click here for Discussion Questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Salt & Light: No Compromise
Jun 1500:34:25Tap to summarizeIs 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 we do that, we become a blessing to the world around us. If we don’t, we slowly become just like it. Pastor Justin Ruszkiewicz teaches this week’s message from Matthew 5:13 and Daniel 1. Click here for the Message Notes.Click here for Discussion Questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Salt & Light: You Are the Difference
Jun 800:40:48Tap to summarizeWhat 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 already there, and creates thirst for something more, God calls His people to make a lasting impact on the world around them. Watch and be encouraged to live differently in a way that points others to Him.Click here for the Message Notes.Click here for Discussion Questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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Celebrating 45 Years of Ministry: David Miller's Retirement Sunday
Jun 100:41:05Tap to summarizeJoin 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 sits down with David to reflect on the journey God has led him on, the lives he has touched, and the lessons he has learned along the way. You'll laugh, be encouraged, and gain insight from a pastor whose love for people and passion for Jesus have left a lasting impact on our church family. As we honor David's remarkable legacy, we also express our gratitude and send him into this next season with our love and prayers.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!
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