Harbor Cov Podcast

Sermon Title: Rediscovering JesusPREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon text: Luke 4:16-22Sermon questionsWhat area of your life needs to be reset?What is the biggest piece of “Good News” for you?Who are you tempted to believe doesn't deserve God's grace?

Sermon title: Discipleship UnpackedPREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon text: John 8:31-33Sermon questions:Who or what currently holds your allegiance?How would this be obvious to a bystander?What discipleship area needs the most attention from you this year?

Sermon title: The New YouPREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon text: 2 Corinthians 3:18: “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness, from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” ESVSermon questions:What's an example of how you are becoming more like Jesus?What choices do you need to make to bring your actions into line with God's plans and purposes for your life?What is your chief growth area for 2025?

Sermon title: Christmas Q&APREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant Church and Matt Knapp | Associate Pastor (Communications)

Sermon title: Home For ChristmasPREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant Church

Sermon title: From Darkness to LightSermon text: Isaiah 8:19-9:2PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questions:To whom or to what are you looking for light and hope?How does the promise of light coming in the darkness give you hope?When you have the opportunity, does the advice you give people push them toward the light of Jesus or away from it?

Harbor Cov Podcast Series: "A Change of Heart"  Chase shares how always being willing to walk through the doors God has opened has led him to a great community of friends and has encoruaged his faith.

Series: A Change of HeartEpisode: From Darkness to Light (Special Guest Joshua Ellis)Description: Josh shares how his struggles with sin and unhealthy habits led him to some dark places, but through confession and community God has brought light back into his life. 

Sermon title: From Anxiety to PeaceSermon text: Isaiah 9:6, 7PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questions:What is producing anxiety or worry in your life right now?What does it mean to you that God is zealous to bring about peace?What is one thing you can do this week to deal with your worry, anxiety or stress?

Series: A Change Of Heart

Sermon title: From Despair to HopeSermon text: Isaiah 40:1-41PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questions:What area of your life are you struggling in?What does it mean to you that Jesus enters into the reality of your life?What aspect of God's character helps you find hope?

Series: A Change of HeartEpisode: From Despair to Hope (Special Guest JT Fletcher)Description: JT's shares his story about how his life flipped upside down very quickly. Yet God has remained faithful to him and is giving him hope even in the midst of despair. 

Sermon title: Don't Lose What's Most ImportantSermon text: Acts 4: 8-19PREACHING: Jonathan Montejano | Director of Student Ministries, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questionsWhat in your life would inspire others to follow Jesus? What are ways you can be a threat to the division in our world? What is one thing your small group can do to keep the main thing the main thing?

Sermon text:1 Timothy 2:1-4PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant Church Sermon questions:What would your closest friend say is the main thing in your life?What is one thing you can do to pray better for our leaders?How is your peace?

Sermon title: God Is In ControlSermon text: Rev 7:9-12PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questionsWhy do you think the imagery of the Lamb is important?How does it affect your outlook on life to know that God is on the throne and that he has a plan and a purpose?As a follower of Jesus, what do you need to do in response to the election?

Sermon title: What is the win?Sermon text: Ephesians 6:19PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questionsWhat is the gospel?What is the highest priority of your life?If someone watched you for a day would your actions, conversations and attitude push them toward Jesus or away from him?

Sermon title: What Is Our Secret Weapon?Sermon text: Ephesians 6:18PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questions:Who should be on your list of people you get to pray for?What one person will pray for specifically this week?What is one thing you can do to help you live more in the reality of God's presence?

Sermon title: What Weapons Do We Use?Sermon text: Ephesians 6:13-17PREACHING: Angela Rajnus | Discipleship Coordinator, Harbor Covenant Church1. Take a moment to thank God for the salvation and truth he's given us in Jesus. 2. Where do you see a vulnerability in your armor? 3. What next step can you take to "armor up" this week?

Sermon title: Who is the enemy?Sermon text: Ephesians 6:11-12PREACHING: Michael White | Senior Pastor, Harbor Covenant ChurchSermon questionsWho do you find challenging to love?Are you more likely to be characterized by anger or by compassion?What is one way that following Jesus has taught you to live counter culturally?

Sermon: What's the battle and how do I prepare?Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19By: Michael White, Lead PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSOn a day to day basis, what is the biggest concern that consumes your thinking?How does following Jesus affect how you view the challenges that our society is facing?Complete this sentence: “I am strong in…”

Sermon: Living Lives of Compassion, Mercy & JusticeScripture: Isaiah 1:16-17By: Matt Knapp, Associate PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSHow have compassionate people impacted your life? Is there someone in your life that needs some compassion? Who do you need to forgive to develop a merciful heart?What injustices are you willing to put yourself at risk to fight against?

Sermon: Developing Disciples Who Make DisciplesScripture: Mark 9:24By: Michael White, Lead PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhat do you have a hard time trusting God about? What are doing that is helping you grow as a disciple?What is one area where you need to grow as a disciple?

Sermon: Reaching People for ChristScripture: Acts 8:26-38By: Michael White, Lead PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhat is one thing you can begin to do to help you be open to God?Who are the people in your sphere of influence who don't yet know Jesus?Of those, which 3 can you begin to pray for?

Sermon: RestartScripture: Isaiah 43:18-25By: Michael White, Lead PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhen you look at the future in what ways do you see God at work?What would cause you to miss what God is doing in your life and in the world?What is one new beginning you can make to move forward with God?

Sermon: Restoring PeopleScripture: James 5:19-20By: Jonathan Montejano, Director of Student MinistriesTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSHow can you be an instrument of peace this month? How are you helping create a loving and welcoming environment at Harbor Covenant? Who can you small group pray for who has walked away from the faith?

Sermon: Faith Filled PrayerScripture: James 5:13-18By: Michael White, Lead PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSIf you really believed that God was listening and engaged in your life, what would you say to him?Who can you pray for this week?What is one new way you can pray this week?

Sermon From August 11, 2024Title: To Tell The TruthJames 5If you asked your closest friends, what would they say about your reliability? Rather than lying, what is something you can say when you don't really want to do something? What promise have you made that you need to do a better job of keeping?

Sermon Series: Everyday FaithSermon Title: Patience and ConfidenceSermon Text: James 5:7-11Sermon Questions:1. How do you deal with "difficult waits"? 2. What steps are you taking to establish or strengthen your heart?3. What does God's faithfulness mean to you?

Sermon from July 28, 2024Sermon text: James 4:13-5:6 Sermon questions:How has knowing Jesus changed how you view your resources?How do you make room for God's plans in your life?If someone watched how you treated your server in a restaurant, what would they learn about your attitude toward other people?

Sermon from July 21, 2024SCRIPTURE: James 4:11-12PREACHING: Blake Merwin | Associate Pastor REFLECTION QUESTIONS1. Think about a recent conversation you had about someone else. Did your words build them up or tear them down? How might you align your speech more closely with the law of love as James describes?2. Consider a time when you felt judged or slandered by others. How did it affect your relationship with them and your sense of community?3. How can you balance offering constructive feedback while avoiding slander and gossip in our church interactions?

Scripture: James 4:1-10By: Brenden Smith, Worship DirectorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhat are your desires that aren't aligning with God's desires?What do you need to give to God as an act of humility?How can you remind yourself of God's promises: that the devil will flee and that God will be near to you?

Title: True Vs. False WisdomScripture: James 3:13-18By: Michael White, Lead PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSWhat are some traits that should characterize the community of Jesus?How do you handle relationships with people that you love but don't always see eye to eye with?What is one area that God may be calling you to “submit” in?

Title: The TongueScripture: James 3:1-12By: Michael White, Lead PastorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSJudging by screen time, what are you filling your heart with?Who do you need to speak to more graciously?What is one step you can take to better control what you say to other people?

Sermon from June 23, 2024Sermon text – James 2:14-26What are two or three things that your faith in Jesus is producing in your life?What is one area in your life where you need to move your faith into action?What story do you hope people will tell about you and your faith one day?

Title: FavoritismScripture: James 2:1-13By: Angela Rajnus, Discipleship CoordinatorTHIS WEEK'S REFLECTION QUESTIONSHow has the mercy of God transformed your life?In what way are you tempted to play favorites?Where could you serve the poor or stand with those that are?

Sermon from June 9, 2024Title: Doing Not Just HearingText: James: 1:19-27What is the sin that you need to be more active in ridding from yourself?Where are you currently serving and caring for others? Especially those who are mistreated. How are creating space to be unstained by the world?

Sermon from June 2, 2024 @ Central CampusText: James 1:12-18Title: The Generosity of GodSeries: Everyday FaithSermon questions:What do you truly believe God wants for you?What is the biggest opening in your life for temptation?What of substance are you doing with your life?

Sermon from May 26, 2024 | Central CampusSeries: Everyday FaithText: James 1:2-8Title: God is good even when my circumstances aren't Questions:In what ways are you growing as a follower of Jesus?What is the trial, temptation, or difficulty in your life that you are having trouble making sense of?What is one way you will seek God's wisdom in that situation?

If Jesus wrote a letter to you, what would he commend you for or challenge you about?How does knowing that God is in control change how you view the challenges of your life?What do you need to do to accept the invitation of Jesus and join in worship?

Whose life has inspired you to follow Jesus more closely?Whose life do you think you are inspiring?What hope do you need this week that God is powerfully present with you?

Sermon Series: Tune In To TruthTitle: Graves Into GardensScripture: 1 Kings 20:22-28PREACHING: Jeremy Kidd, Associate PastorHow can you “prepare for battle” this coming month?Do you trust Yahweh when your efforts are not enough and your circumstances are unfavorable?How can you give glory to your deliverer this week?

Where does your ultimate allegiance lie? With God? Your own gifts and talents? Your investments? Or? When you have a major life choice to make, do you put more weight on what is right or what is more beneficial? How does knowing that you might be in the fire but you won't be alone give you confidence?

What feels dead in your life right now?To what or to whom are you looking to give you hope, joy and life?What is one thing you can do this week to return your breath to God?

When was the last time you tasted and saw the goodness of God? How are you remembering the moments when God has moved in your life? How can your small group remind each other of God's goodness?

If you wrote a song about your life what would its theme be? What is the “immovable object” in your life right now? How does knowing how God has acted in the past help you face the present and the future?

3/31/24

How has your relationship to sin changed?How does knowing that nothing can separate you from the love God change your perspective on the challenges that you face?What is one thing you can do this week to love better?

Where do you se evidence of death in your past life or in our world today? Where do you see evidence of God's grace? What kind of work brings you satisfaction and joy?

Sermon from March 10, 2024Sermon Series: "Just As I Am"Sermon title: "I Am Bought With a Price"Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3,20-22 Sermon questions:What do you usually think makes you have value?What is an area of your life where you are not exactly soaring with the eagles?What is one thing you can do this week to respond more fully to God's grace?

Sermon From March 3, 2024Speaker Matt KnappWhat is broken in your life? How did it get that way? What questions do you have about sin? What is broken in our community? Do you have any ownership in that?

Sermon From February 25, 2024Series: Just As I AmTopic: How to Live With PurposeSpeakers: Michael White, Phil Willenbrock, Ty Robuck, Alana Dunegan, & Ronda DouglasHow do you discern God's purpose for your life? What purpose do you think God is calling you to right now? What is one concrete action that you can commit to this week to pursue God's purpose for you?