Articles
Culture
The Kingdom Work of the Corporate World
06/11/07
There are, when we look closer, hundreds of biblical and godly reasons for Christians to be in business.
Expelled The Movie
04/16/08
Are we still free to disagree about the meaning of life? Or has the whole issue already been decided… while most of us weren’t looking?
George Carlin Speaks Truth?
06/30/08
Derek Snyder
Finding God's truth in a place you least expect...
Christianity Face to Face with Islam
09/17/09
Robert Louis Wilken
No event during the first millennium was more unexpected, more calamitous, and more consequential for Christianity than the rise of Islam.
Concerning Halloween
10/28/09
James B. Jordan
For a historical, Christian perspective on Halloween, the following article is a must read. You might be surprised by what you read and how wonderful a tradition Halloween really is as it relates to Jesus and his church.
Discipleship
Equipping Gospel Pacesetters
03/06/12
Dick Kaufmann
Cultivating the disciplines of a Gospel Pacesetter is a non-negotiable aspect of discipleship that causes us to grow in grace and advance God's mission in the world.
Membership
03/14/12
Dick Kaufmann
This article is a brief summary on the rational of membership in the local church and the commitments that one makes by joining Harbor Church.
Family
Strong Fathers in Challenging Times
09/15/09
Paul Robertson
We live in a time and culture when the importance of fatherhood is very much maligned.
Mercy Ministry
Biblical Mandate For Mercy Ministry
02/05/10
Tim Keller
Mercy ministry is working to alleviate the burdens of another person, it is meeting their real or perceived needs through Gospel driven deeds. Mercy Ministry is kingdom ministry.
Spiritual Gifts
Discerning and Exercising Spiritual Gifts
01/22/12
Dr. Timothy Keller
The Holy Spirit gives each Christian a particular set of spiritual gifts, or a “gift matrix,” which can be used in a range of ministries that serve others in the Christian community and beyond.
Teaching
Centrality of The Gospel
10/27/06
The gospel is to be applied to every area of thinking, feeling, relating, working, and behaving.
Worship Worthy of the Name
12/04/08
Tim Keller
Historic liturgy often appeals to a certain kind of person. It opens doors to the heart that the art of pop culture—drums and guitars—can't. Personally, I like both. Each form of art opens different doors into my soul. But each form must have at its core true worship. It all begins with this question: What is true worship?
On Keeping a Holy Lent
02/16/09
Craig R. Higgins
What is Lent anyway?... Lent as a season of preparation, is traditionally focused on repentance.
All of Life is Repentance
10/09/09
Tim Keller
"In the gospel the purpose of repentance is to repeatedly tap into the joy of our union with Christ in order to weaken our need to do anything contrary to God's heart."
How Can I Know God
11/13/09
Tim Keller
What is Christianity? Some say it is a philosophy, others say it is an ethical stance, while still others claim it is actually an experience.
Who is praying for you?
03/12/10
Derek Snyder
Does that question sound a bit selfish to you? If so, this article might be just for you.
True Stories
True Stories - The Geigers
01/30/07
Cheyenne Geiger
A true story about emptiness, satisfaction, grace, mercy and community...
Facing Emotional Pain
03/19/07
Cheyenne Geiger
We ask the question why does God allow this in my life?...
