RUTH 1: Hope in the Dark

What do you do when you make the responsible choice… and everything still unravels?

In this episode, we explore Naomi’s story—a woman who loses everything and feels God is against her—only to discover He’s been working behind the scenes all along. We'll see:

  • Why life can fall apart even when you’re doing everything “right”

  • How God uses unlikely people and unexpected moments to bring redemption

  • Why your suffering in Christ is never punishment

  • How Ruth’s loyal love points us to Jesus—our greater Redeemer

  • Why Advent begins in the dark, but never ends there

This message is for anyone feeling empty, discouraged, or unsure of what God is doing. Listen and find fresh hope in the God who works even when we cannot see Him.

GOSPEL Rule of Life: Listen (2 Timothy 3:16-17) w/Pastor Paul Kim

In this final message of our G.O.S.P.E.L. Rule of Life series, we look at the practice of LISTEN—opening our lives to be formed and shaped by the living and active Word of God. From 2 Timothy 3:16–17, special guest speaker Pastor Paul Kim of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Encinitas unpacks why the Word of God is ultimately about listening to a Person who speaks to us through it.

We end with practical guidance for listening deeply—from “Scripture before phone” to learning to “drink from the well” yourself.

The Gospel Rule of Life ends here: rooted, grounded, and equipped in God’s Word, we bear fruit and engage the spiritual battle with confidence in God’s grace.

GOSPEL Rule of Life: Engage (2 Corinthians 5:11-21)

What keeps us from sharing our faith — fear, inadequacy, or simply being too focused on ourselves? In this message from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Pastor Peter explores how the love of Christ frees us from self-consciousness and compels us to engage others with grace and truth. We’re not selling something or proving ourselves — we’re ambassadors, carrying the good news that God is reconciling the world to Himself through Jesus.

GOSPEL Rule of Life: Pray (Luke 11:1-13)

Why does prayer often feel so hard—yet so necessary? In this episode, Pastor Peter explores Luke 11:1-13, where Jesus teaches His disciples (and us) what really happens when we pray. Far more than a spiritual technique or mindfulness practice, prayer is an invitation into a relationship with a Father who loves us, listens to us, and gives us the very best gift—His own Spirit.

GOSPEL Rule of Life: Sabbath — Rest and Enjoyment (Exodus 20:8-11)

Everyone’s tired. We scroll to rest, but it doesn’t work.

We chase balance, but still feel restless.

What if rest isn’t something you earn — but something you receive?

In this message, Pastor Peter unpacks how Sabbath isn’t a rule to follow but a rhythm to live into — a weekly act of freedom that reshapes how we work, rest, and worship.

Discover how God uses Sabbath to form your soul, restore your joy, and remind you that Jesus has already finished the work.


GOSPEL Rule of Life - Open: Hospitality and Friendship (John 15:1-17)

GOSPEL Rule of Life - Open: Hospitality and Friendship (John 15:1-17)

What kind of friendship does the gospel create?

In John 15, Jesus says, “No longer do I call you servants… I call you friends.” Before He sends His disciples out to bear fruit, He invites them to abide — to stay connected to Him, the true source of life.

In this message, Pastor Peter explores the source, shape, and purpose of gospel friendship — a friendship that flows from Christ’s love, takes shape in how we love one another, and bears fruit in a world God is redeeming.

Learn how abiding in Jesus transforms isolation into connection and friendship into mission.

Heart Renewal

What does it mean to be a disciple in a world full of brokenness, fear, and anger? In Ezekiel 36, God gives His people a stunning promise that defines a disciple: “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.”

Whether you’re new to Christianity or walking with Christ for years, this passage reminds us that the gospel is not about polishing the outside of our lives, but about the Spirit’s work of heart renewal.

Harbor Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a group of churches whose beliefs are summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms.