Give Us One Year
We have a simple challenge for anyone serious about starting. Come out to the church and give us one year of your life — one year of hearing the Word, speaking it, and doing it.
From the Pulpit —
Words for
the walk.
Teaching, reflection, and pastoral voice from Harbor City Church.
What It Means to Keep Showing Up
The most important spiritual discipline isn't prayer, fasting, or Bible reading — it's showing up consistently, before you feel ready, and after you think it's too late.
The Four Laws That Govern Christian Living
Just as the physical world operates by natural laws, the spiritual realm operates by divine laws God established for our benefit. Understanding these four laws transforms how we approach faith, relationships, and daily decisions.
In Christ: A Real Location
"In Christ" isn't a figure of speech. It's a spiritual address—a real position with real implications for how you live, think, and see yourself.
The Name of God — Jehovah
The name Jehovah isn't just a title. It's a declaration of who God is across every tense of time. He was. He is. He always will be. And that changes everything.
The Fighting Spirit of Faith
Faith isn't passive. It's a fighting spirit—the same spirit David carried against Goliath, the same spirit God calls us to carry today. Learn what it means to have the spirit of faith.
Four Pillars of New Testament Ministry
Harbor City is built on four foundations Jesus modeled and the early church practiced: New Birth, Discipleship, the Baptism with the Holy Spirit, and the Healing Ministry.
Radically Generous
Generosity isn't a fundraising strategy at Harbor City—it's a Kingdom value. We give because God gave first, and radical generosity is how the Kingdom moves.
We Are a Praying Church
Prayer isn't a church program at Harbor City—it's the engine. From 21 Days of Prayer to Prayer Academy, we believe everything flows from communion with God.
We Dare to Dream God's Dream
Safe dreams don't require faith. At Harbor City, we dare to dream God's dream—including tuition-free Christian schools through Harbor City Preparatory and practical family discipleship through The Life Center.
Cross-Cultural, Multi-Generational, Economically Diverse
From many nations, ages, and economic backgrounds—one family in Christ. At Harbor City, diversity isn't a trend. It's our testimony.
Making a Difference in Our Communities
We don't just go to church in the city—we serve the city. Community impact isn't a side ministry; it's part of what it means to follow Jesus and live out the Gospel in practical form.
We Turn Followers Into Leaders
Jesus didn't just call people to follow Him—He formed them to lead. At Harbor City, we're committed to building a culture of servant-leadership that turns disciples into contributors and multiplies the Kingdom.
A Life-Giving Church
Church should feel like oxygen, not obligation. Learn what it means to be a life-giving church—where grace and truth meet real people, and dead things come alive again.
Discover Your Gifts. Make a Difference.
God didn't gift you for you—He gifted you for impact. Discover how to identify your spiritual gifts and use them to serve God, strengthen His Church, and bless the people around you.
The Power of Discipline: Cultivating the Fruits of the Spirit
Discipline is not a restriction — it's a liberation. As one of the fruits of the Spirit, it frees us from the chaos of unchecked desires and empowers us to take the steps of faith that transform our lives.
A Sending and Planting Church
We don't just attend church—we launch it. Learn what it means to be a sending and planting church, and how Harbor City's relationships with ARC and Surge help us fulfill the Great Commission.
Resist the Devil: Standing Firm in Faith
The enemy will bring up your past every day. He waits for weak moments and whispers your failures back to you. Here's how to defeat every lie with the truth of God's Word.
What Is a Word and Spirit Church?
We are committed to the authority of Scripture and the active power of the Holy Spirit—not one or the other. Here's what that means at Harbor City Church and why it matters.
Three More Questions on Faith and Healing from James 5
James 5:13–18 answers three key questions: how to respond to hardship and illness, the role of faith in healing, and how community prayer strengthens the healing process.
Receiving Healing Through Faith
The Bible is filled with stories of miraculous healing. Explore examples from Scripture, how to pray in agreement, and a prayer of faith for your healing journey.
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