Rockharbor Costa Mesa Podcast

In John 15, Jesus invites us to realize our part in God's plan. His Father is the Gardener, we are the branches and He is the True vine. As we abide in Him, we'll surrender control to the Gardener and obey God's promptings to love. Teacher: Megan Marshman Series: The Book of John Tags: abide, Book of John, branches, Jesus, Obey, vine Scripture: John 15:1-17 The post The Book of John: The Gardener Owns the Vineyard; Megan Marshman (3/24/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

In John 15, Jesus invites us to realize our part in God's plan. His Father is the Gardener, we are the branches and He is the True vine. As we abide in Him, we'll surrender control to the Gardener and obey God's promptings to love. Teacher: Kit Rae Series: The Book of John Tags: abide, Book of John, branches, Jesus, Obey, vine Scripture: John 15:1-17 The post The Book of John: The Gardener Owns the Vineyard; Kit Rae (3/24/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

As Jesus increasingly focuses on preparing his disciples for their life mission to follow his death, he promises them help.  The Holy Spirit will come to them and help them in all the ways that Jesus did-and more! And, He will also be active in the world to support their mission.  They will not be left alone! Teacher: Bill Dogterom Series: The Book of John Tags: Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, lent, Mission Scripture: John 14:15-18, John 14:25-26, John 15:26-27, John 16:7-11, John 16: 12-15 The post The Book of John: Jesus on The Holy Spirit (3/17/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Jesus teaches His disciples the importance of humility.  He sets the example by humbling himself, and washing their feet. Teacher: Stevy York Series: The Book of John Tags: feet, Humility, Jesus, John, washing Scripture: John 13:1-17 The post The Book of John: Humility…Let’s Try It On; Stevy York (3/10/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Jesus teaches His disciples the importance of humility.  He sets the example by humbling himself, and washing their feet. Teacher: Bart Scharrer Series: The Book of John Tags: feet, Humility, Jesus, John, washing Scripture: John 13:1-17 The post The Book of John: Humility…Let’s Try It On; Bart Scharrer (3/10/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

In the presence of Jesus, our natural response should be to fall to our knees in worship. Teacher: Ben Simonson Series: The Book of John Tags: hair, Jesus, Mary, perfume, worship Scripture: John 12:1-11 The post The Book of John: The Heavenly Vision-Ben Simonson (3/3/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

In the presence of Jesus, our natural response should be to fall to our knees in worship. Teacher: Kit Rae Series: The Book of John Tags: hair, Jesus, Mary, perfume, worship Scripture: John 12:1-11 The post The Book of John: The Heavenly Vision-Kit Rae (3/3/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Jesus can bring the dead to life.  He can bring the dead places in us back to life.  As a community, we are called to help people remove their grave clothes and let them flourish in the life that Christ gives them. Teacher: Paul Hurckman Series: The Book of John Tags: Death, grave, grave clothes, Lazarus, life, resurrection Scripture: The post The Book of John: He Stinketh (2/24/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

As Jesus continues on his deliberate way to the Cross, he uses this sign to further challenge the ways people see – what a “sign” means depends on where you stand when you view it. The image of blindness and sight brings the stark differences to sharp focus. So the key question forming in this sermon is this – “Who do You See?” Teacher: Bill Dogterom Series: The Book of John Tags: blind man, John, Sabbath, witness, worship Scripture: John 9 The post The Book of John: Who Do You See? (2/17/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Jesus continues to use the “signs” to both separate those who know Him and are willing to follow Him to life from those who feel threatened by Him and conclude that He must die. Along the way, He makes it clear that to follow Him is not just about believing things about Him – but choosing to enter fully into His life, to become a consumer of eternal life, which is the only way to really live. Teacher: Bill Dogterom Series: The Book of John Tags: Jesus, John, Peter, storm, walk on water Scripture: John6: 16-70 The post The Book of John: What You See Is Who You Get (2/10/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Ben teaches from the story of the feeding of the 5,000 about how Jesus is the bread of life. Teacher: Ben Simonson Series: The Book of John Scripture: John 6; Romans 8:17 The post The Book of John: Let Nothing Be Wasted (2/3/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Jesus invites us to consider what it might mean to show up in our own lives and meet him as he actually is. Sometimes he disappoints our expectations and challenges us to discard our preconceived ideas and build on the deep reality of who he is. Teacher: Bill Dogterom Series: The Book of John Tags: Jesus, John, lame to walk, pick up mat, Sabbath Scripture: John 5:1-19 The post The Book of John: Jesus Beyond Belief (1/27/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Bill shows us what God intended for Sabbath, and why it's important. Teacher: Bill Dogterom Series: God Is Here Tags: God Is Here, Rest, Sabbath Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15 The post God Is Here: I’ll Give You Rest (1/20/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Learning to hear the voice of God by inviting, pursuing, and obeying. Teacher: Caleb Clements Series: God Is Here Tags: God Is Here, God's voice, listen, whisper Scripture: The post God Is Here: Hearing From God part 2 (1/13/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Slow down, and listen. Spend time with God and learn from Him how to live freely and lightly. Teacher: Ash Meaney Series: God Is Here Tags: God Is Here, listen, Pray, Rest, slow down Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 The post God Is Here: The Unhurried Life (1/6/2019) appeared first on Rockharbor.

How you interact with spiritual disciplines are based on where we're planted and the depth of our spiritual root system. Teacher: Bart Scharrer Series: God Is Here Tags: fasting, roots, Spiritual Discipline Scripture: The post God Is Here: 21 Day Fast (12/30/2018) appeared first on Rockharbor.

When the light of God breaks into our lives, it can come as an overwhelming light, a constant light, or a tiny pin prick of light. Teacher: Ash Meaney, Bart Scharrer, Kit Rae Series: 2018 Christmas Eve: Hope With Us Tags: 2018 Christmas Eve, constant light, Hope With Us, overwhelming light, pin light Scripture: The post 2018 Christmas Eve: Hope With Us (12/27/2018) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Don't get lost in the signs and wonders and miss the destination.  Step out into faith, and follow Jesus. Teacher: Ben Simonson Series: The Book of John Tags: Belief, faith, life, miracles, obediance, Signs, wonders Scripture: John 4:43-54, John 2:23-25, John 4:39-42 The post The Book of John: Stepping into Belief (12/16/2018) appeared first on Rockharbor.

Nicodemus, a member of the ruling council and Jesus have a talk about being "born again"; that Jesus is the light sent from God, not to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Teacher: Bill Dogterom Series: The Book of John Tags: born again, Jesus, John, Kingdom, Light, Love, Nicodemus Scripture: John 3:1-21 The post The Book of John: From Death to Life (12/9/2018) appeared first on Rockharbor.

We read the story of Jesus turning water into wine, and learn that we are the water, and Jesus can turn us into wine; to add flavor to our lives, to add flavor to others lives, the best flavor.  So be wine, not La Croix. Teacher: Paul Hurckman Series: The Book of John Tags: John, La Croix, Water, Wedding, Wine Scripture: John 2:1-11 The post The Book of John: Don’t Be La Croix (12/2/2018) appeared first on Rockharbor.