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The Harbor
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Weekly audio messages of hope and love from The Harbor in Friendswood, Texas.
Episodes
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It's Deeper Than That: Forgive And Don't Forget
Forgiveness matters to God. Matthew 6:14-15 tells us that if we forgive those who have sinned against us, our heavenly Father will forgive us, but if we refuse to forgive others, He will not forgive us. By His mercy, we are not regarded for the evil things we've done against God and others. It's...
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It's Deeper Than That: On Earth As It Is In Heaven
Heaven is real. God’s Kingdom is real! When we pray, we engage in the reality of Heaven here on the earth. In this week’s message, Pastor Justin Ruszkiewicz sheds some light on how God brings about His kingdom and does His will right here in our every day lives. He is provider, freely giving what...
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It's Deeper Than That: The Prayer You Thought You Knew
In this week's installment of our current sermon series "It's Deeper Than That," Pastor Justin Ruszkiewicz begins to teach on The Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13. In learning to pray like Jesus prayed, our lives are transformed to align with His. Prayer is not about God's existence...
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It's Deeper Than That: Death By Selfie
In the second week of our series, "It's Deeper Than That," Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on Matthew 6:5-7. This message unpacks the makings of a powerful prayer. Contrary to the way we may feel, the power of a prayer is not found in the answer. Rather, it can be found in the way we pray. Things like…
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It's Deeper Than That: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
What are you motivated by? What inspires you to do good deeds? If your motivation was seen by everyone, would it be obvious who you are trying to please? Paul says in Galatians 1:10 that if pleasing people was his goal, he would not be Christ’s servant. Are you unsure of your motivations? In the...
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God's Ultimate Calling For Me
In today's stand-alone message, Pastor Jeff Maness teaches from Romans on what God's ultimate calling is for our lives. By presenting our whole selves as a living and holy sacrifice, we truly worship God and can be restored. By meeting together and being diligent to surround ourselves in biblical...
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Rest & Work: Part 2
Contrary to what we may feel from time to time, work is not a result of sin. In fact, we were made to work. If we obey the words found in Colossians 3 to work from the heart as “something done for the Lord, and not for people,” we can begin to view our workplace as a mission field and our jobs as...
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Rest & Work: Part 1
Our bodies need rest. Our hearts need healing. Our souls need the presence of God. On the seventh day of creation, God implemented rest which is a ceasing from work, a rhythm that Adam enjoyed immediately. The Israelites in the wilderness were commanded to collect extra food ahead of their…
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Unfiltered: More Than A Feeling
Love is more than a feeling! This is especially true of the love we’re called to have for our enemies. Matthew 5:43-48 sets the record straight even going as far as telling us to pray for those who persecute us. Pastor Jeff Maness teaches this week’s message on the right posturing of someone who...
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Unfiltered: Losing to Win
We are called to seek the good of our enemies? If an enemy is someone who is hard to love or someone who has a hard time loving you, that makes our responsibility pretty broad. When we live as Jesus teaches, and his life and love radiates in and through us, the world takes notice. That kind of a...
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Unfiltered: Cross My Heart and Hope to Die
Jesus calls Himself the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Matthew 5:33-36 shows us that our living as people of truth matters to Jesus. It’s the life to which we are called. In Ecclesiastes 5:1-5, King Solomon emphasizes this idea, sharing wisdom given him by God about making vows to God, and the…
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Unfiltered: Divorce
In 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…
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Unfiltered: Lust - A Matter of The Heart
In 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...
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Unfiltered: Angry Enough To Kill
Anger 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…
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Unfiltered: Misunderstanding Jesus
In 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,...
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Sabbath Sunday - July 5th, 2026
What 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…
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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 believe that God isn’t present. However, scripture...
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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 King of all kings, not dictated by his circumstances....
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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 we do that, we become a blessing to the world around...
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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 already there, and creates thirst for something more,...
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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 sits down with David to reflect on the journey God…
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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 East and North Africa. You will be challenged and encouraged by these moving stories of God's...
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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 search their hearts, and a steady determination to...
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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 with purpose. Pastor Jeff Maness teaches from…
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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? The easy answer is everyone, but the Bible is more...
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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 Jeff Maness puts it, those who CRAVE it. In this weeks...
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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 that look like? How can I steward meekness in a world…
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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. Scripture allows for grief, but reminds us of the...
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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 whom had been excluded and reviled by the religious…
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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 the final week of the "In His Steps" series, Pastor…
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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 - to pray, as he often did, in times of temptation,...
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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 follow certain sports teams, bands, or hobbies. When you...
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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 way up is always down. Message Notes & Resources -...
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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 what’s at the center of your life? This message will...
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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 perform—it’s a place to be known. Whether your faith...
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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 your life. If you’ve ever felt intimidated…
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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, and spiritual benefit. Sounds simple, but to get the…
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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 can transform everyday life and lead to a faith…
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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, placing our feet in His footprints day by day. Through a...
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In His Steps: Be With Jesus
What comes out of you when life puts the pressure on? In this message, we’re reminded that when we’re “squeezed” by stress, temptation, pain, or disappointment, what spills out is whatever we’ve been soaking in. Jesus tells us in John 15 that real fruit (love, faithfulness, joy, etc) doesn’t come...
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In His Steps: Dying to Live
The invitation of Jesus is not to become a Christian, but to become a disciple, to walk in His steps: learning to be with Him, become like Him, and do what He did. This message, the first in the series called In His Steps: Practicing the Way of Jesus, challenges the idea of casual faith and calls...
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Vision Sunday 2026 - Foundation
As The Harbor celebrates 28 years of God’s faithfulness, this Vision Sunday calls us back to our foundation. From the story of Mustard Seed Mountain to Jesus’ closing words in the Sermon on the Mount, we’re reminded that knowing the right foundation without building our lives upon it will never...
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Sabbath Sunday Devotional - December 28, 2025
In this devotional, our Kids Ministry Elementary Coordinator Ferrin Gillespie looks at the story found in Mark 5 to show the ways that Jesus' authority and character shape the way He heals us. Not just in the big and spectacular moments, but also (especially) in the small day-to-day tasks and...
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Home for Christmas: The Ultimate Reset
In this Christmas Eve message, discover the hope of a fresh start. No matter your past, your regrets, or how far you feel from God, Christmas is the story of a Father who runs toward us with love, grace, and restoration. Jesus is the Ultimate Reset—welcoming us home, covering our shame, and...
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Home for Christmas: The Life of the Party
So far in our series, Home for Christmas, we have looked at the story of The Prodigal Son that Jesus told in Luke 15 from the perspective of the father and the older son. In this message, we examine the servants in the story and how they lived out the heart of the Father. Watch to answer the...
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Home for Christmas: Close But Not Connected
Close to God—but not truly connected. In this Home for Christmas message from Jesus' parable of The Prodigal Son in Luke 15, we look at the often-overlooked older brother and discover how it’s possible to be in the Father’s house yet far from the Father’s heart. Join us as we uncover what it…
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Home for Christmas: The Allowing Love of God
In week one of Home for Christmas, we discover "The Allowing Love of God"—a love that doesn’t force, manipulate, or control. Instead, it allows us to choose… even when we choose wrong. It allows life to unfold… even when it leads us into famine, emptiness, or the pigsties of our own decisions.…
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Light in the Darkness, Part 3 (Overcoming Depression)
Part 3 of a three-week series that tackles the real and growing struggles of anxiety and depression, addressing them not only as mental health concerns but also as deeply spiritual battles. Through the testimony of Pastor Ryan Akers, biblical examples, and practical tools, the series breaks down...
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Light in the Darkness, Part 2 (Overcoming Anxiety)
Part 2 of a three-week series that tackles the real and growing struggles of anxiety and depression, addressing them not only as mental health concerns but also as deeply spiritual battles. Through the testimony of Pastor Ryan Akers, biblical examples, and practical tools, the series breaks down...
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Light in the Darkness, Part 1
Part 1 of a three-week series that tackles the real and growing struggles of anxiety and depression, addressing them not only as mental health concerns but also as deeply spiritual battles. Through the testimony of Pastor Ryan Akers, biblical examples, and practical tools, the series breaks down...
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