Jesus: The Radiance

December 24, 2023
We know there’s darkness in the world. We’ve seen it clearly the last few years. Wars and conflicts. Pandemics and financial crises. Inflation and unemployment. That’s why it’s such good…

David: Radiant Humility

December 10, 2023
We usually think of a humble person as someone who’s weak and wavering. A powerless pushover. But David will show us what humble strength looks like, pointing us to the…
Matt Dirks - Genesis 12: The advent season leading to Christmas is a time to reflect on how much the world was missing until Jesus arrived. Even still, there were…
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24: We’re coming into the holiday season, which is the loneliest time of the year for many people. How can we build life-giving relationships with…

Life in the Spirit

November 12, 2023
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 15:20-58: What if you knew mind-blowing career success was in your future? Wouldn’t that change the way you approach your (sometimes-frustrating) job today? Well, 1…
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 14:13-40: Some people think worship should be buttoned-down and proper. Other people think worship should be free and spontaneous. What if they’re both right? This…
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 14:1-12: The average person speaks or types 10,000 words every day. And every one of those words has power. We can do a lot of…
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13: Our idea of love is often sentimental and sappy, but Paul wants to show us how the Spirit enables love that's steadfast and scrappy…

Communion in Christ

September 24, 2023
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34: Why do we take communion every week at Harbor? Because it’s a powerful way for us to experience unity with God and each other…

Gender and Christ

September 17, 2023
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 11:1-16: If God created two distinct genders, and everything God created is good, then how do we lean into the goodness of our unique strengths…

Our Idols and Christ

September 3, 2023
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 10:1-22: There are so many things we seek to possess in life, but they end up possessing us. How do we break free from the…

Seek Resurgence

August 27, 2023
Matt Dirks - Matthew 6:1-4, 19-24: All of us are seeking a purpose in life that’s bigger than ourselves. And we can build on the refuge and redemption we’ve received…

Seek Refuge

August 13, 2023
Matt Dirks - Matthew 5:33-48: Many thousands of people on Maui are seeking literal refuge right now. We’re working to help provide physical refuge, but the Family of God is…