The Harbor: Continuing the Conversation: Recent Episodes
Bay Hope Church
Unable to make to the Harbor at USF on Tuesday nights? Do not worry. This podcast is dedicated to keeping you connected to the topics, conversations, and events happening at The Harbor at USF.
In this episode, Pastor Chris discusses the difference between being a friend of Jesus and his acquaintance. Chris reads from John chapter 15 and how Jesus calls the disciples friends. What does that mean for us? How do we live a life of friendship? And how do we move into being a friend of Jesus?
In this episode, Pastor Chris Stephen begins an all-new collection of talks entitled "Residing in Babylon." This episode will examine why names are essential to our identity and culture. We will also examine why the assimilation of Daniel and his friends into a new culture is essential for us as followers of Jesus in our current culture.
Pastor Chris dives into the meaning behind serving and how what Jesus teaches us about what it is to serve. By exploring the books, 1 Peter and Mark, we are able to see what is behind the actual intention of us serving. Do we serve out of selfishness or selflessness? Find out on this new episode.
In this episode, Pastor Chris Stephen discusses prayer. Prayer can almost be like running a marathon. It takes time to build up endurance. Pastor Chris helps us to understand what it looks like to push through those moments. Unpacking Matthew 6, also known as the "Lord's Prayer," allows us to see an example of how we can pray as apply this to our relationship with Jesus.
This new episode explores the realities surrounding Sabbath and Rest. Pastor Chris Stephen unpacks the spiritual, psychological, physiological, neurological, and historical implications of actively resting, through Sabbath, with God. Pastor Chris will also show us the scriptural evidence found in Exodus 20 and Hebrews 4 of why Sabbath rest is still an important practice of Following Jesus.
In this episode, special guest Armand Araque breaks down what it looks like to BE with Jesus while being sent from the Harbor for Jesus.
In this episode, Chris Stephen discusses the importance of getting connected into a Community group. By being in a connecting into community, growth is a byproduct and ultimately allows you to go from a place for Jesus. Acts 2:42 provides great insight into the early church and how important it is to be in community and go from the Church to be the Church.
On this episode, Pastor Chris Stephen leads us to recognizing the differences between the Gifts of the Spirit, Fruits of the Spirit, and the Five-Fold Ministry Gifts of the Spirit all leading towards growing in maturity in Jesus. Pastor Chris unpacks 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4 to help us recognize the diversity of the gifts of the SPirit within the body of Jesus.
Pastor Chris Stephen dives into 2 Corinthians 5 to show us WHO we are in Christ. Who we are in Christ plays a vital role in how we as people relate to each other in community for Christ. We are people who are Convinced of Jesus Love, Changed because of Jesus Love, and Communicators of Jesus Love. Stay tuned afterward to continue the conversation as Pastor Chris answers your questions.
In this episode, Pastor Chris Stephen dives into Hebrews chapter 10 on the significance of connecting in Christ and into a Community of Christ-like individuals. First, a connection in Christ means Jesus's followers can fully access God's presence while simultaneously recognizing that they are entirely accepted by God. Second, a connection to like-minded individuals in the community ensures that when tough times come, the community surrounds that specific individual to spur them onward through life's most difficult struggles. Afterward, Pastor Chris continues the conversation by expounding on the idea of accessibility to God and acceptability by God.