In part 2 of this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks Jesus’ teaching on how to pray effectively, not like the hypocritical religious leaders or the mindless pagans, but in a way that truly connects with the heart of God.Jesus warns us against praying for attention, using empty repetition, or treating prayer like a performance. Instead, He gives us the Lord’s Prayer, not as a ritual to recite, but as a template for meaningful, personal, and powerful communication with our Father in heaven. Discover how to:✅ Pray with sincerity, not showmanship✅ Align your will with God’s purposes✅ Build a private, authentic relationship with the Father✅ Use the Lord’s Prayer as a framework for deeper, effective prayer Let Jesus’ words transform your prayer life from routine to relationship!

In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks the true meaning of the Lord’s Prayer from a powerful Jewish perspective—revealing its depth as a model for daily prayer and its prophetic connection to the coming Kingdom of God.   Jesus taught that prayer was never meant to be a performance, but a private conversation with our Father. Through this teaching, we see how genuine prayer transforms character, develops faith, and prepares believers for eternal reward at the Bema Seat of Christ.   From “hallowing God’s name” to “Your kingdom come, Your will be done,” this study brings clarity to what Messiah intended—showing that the Lord’s Prayer is both a personal guide and an eschatological cry for the day when Christ will reign from Jerusalem.   Watch as Pastor Brandon exposes hypocrisy in prayer, addresses pagan repetition, and calls believers back to intimate, faith-filled communication with God.   📖 **Key Topics:**- The Jewish background of the Lord’s Prayer  - The difference between public and private prayer  - Vain repetition vs. heartfelt devotion  - What “Hallowed be Your name” truly means  - “Your Kingdom come” and the return of Christ  - The connection between character and eternal rewards   👉 **Subscribe for more biblical prophecy, discipleship, and verse-by-verse teaching from Rock Harbor Church.**  🌐 Visit: [https://rockharborchurch.net](https://rockharborchurch.net)  

In this message, Pastor Brandon breaks down Jesus’ powerful teaching in Matthew 6:1–18 — exposing the difference between doing the right thing for the wrong reason and living for the audience of One. Jesus warned that even good spiritual disciplines — giving, praying, and fasting — can be corrupted by pride when our goal is to be seen by men. The question isn’t just what we do for God… it’s why we do it. When you give in secret, pray sincerely, and fast privately, Jesus promises that “your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”It’s not about religious performance — it’s about pure motives, private devotion, and eternal reward at the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10). Discover how to:✅ Guard your heart from hypocrisy✅ Develop a private devotional life that pleases God✅ Trade human applause for heavenly reward 📖 Key Passage: Matthew 6:1–18💡 Main Truth: True righteousness seeks God’s approval, not man’s praise.🔥 Application: What you do in secret matters more than what you show in public.

In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks Matthew 5:33–48 and shows how kingdom living sometimes looks like losing now—but it’s actually trading up forever. Jesus calls us to radical honesty, refusal to retaliate, open-handed generosity, and love for enemies. Each choice may seem like a worldly disadvantage, yet heaven’s ledger records it as eternal gain (Matthew 5:12; 6:19–21). Key Points• Truthfulness (vv. 33–37): Let your “Yes” be yes—no spin, just integrity before God.• Non-retaliation (vv. 38–42): “Turn the other cheek.” Strength under control reflects the King.• Generosity (v. 42): Give and lend without calculating payback; trust the Father to repay.• Enemy-love (vv. 43–48): Pray for those who oppose you—showing the family resemblance to your Father in heaven. Why it MattersChoosing truth over image, mercy over payback, and generosity over self-protection may cost you now—but Christ promises greater reward and deeper Christlikeness that lasts forever. Call to ActionIf this message encouraged you, please like, share, and subscribe. Comment below: Where is Jesus calling you to “lose” now for eternal gain?

In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our study in the Gospel of Matthew—focusing on the **Sermon on the Mount**, where the Messiah reveals His divine authority to correctly interpret the Law of Moses.  Jesus contrasts His interpretation with that of the Pharisees, exposing the difference between **external religion** and **internal righteousness**. He reveals that true righteousness comes from the heart—not mere outward obedience. Pastor Brandon also explains:- Why Jesus said He came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it  - The difference between the **Law of Moses** and the **Law of the Messiah**  - The eternal moral principles that still apply today  - How selective, “cafeteria-style” Christianity affects rewards in the Kingdom  - The danger of false teaching, cultural compromise, and the need to stand firm in biblical truth   This message challenges all believers to walk in holiness, discern truth from deception, and boldly proclaim Christ in an age of moral confusion. 📖 **Scripture Reference:** Matthew 5:17–20  🎙 **Speaker:** Pastor Brandon Holthaus  🌐 **Website:** [https://rockharborchurch.net](https://rockharborchurch.net)  📺 **Watch more sermons:** [https://sermonaudio.com/rockharborchurch](https://sermonaudio.com/rockharborchurch) "Keep looking up, for our redemption draws near." – Luke 21:28

Jesus didn’t call us to be a condiment; He called us to be a covenant presence—salt that preserves and light that exposes. This message lays out a practical, biblical game plan for engaging culture, confronting lies, pushing back evil, and preserving what’s good in our cities, schools, and public square. What you’ll learn Salt ≠ seasoning: it’s about permeation & preservation, not making sin palatable (Matt 5:13–16, NKJV). How to engage politically and publicly without losing your soul (Acts 5:29; 1 Pet 2:12). A step-by-step Salt & Light Strategy to slow moral decay, expose darkness, and build the good (Eph 5:11; Rom 12:21). How ordinary believers become change agents: showing up, speaking truth in love, and serving your community. The Salt & Light Strategy (5 moves) Permeate – Get out of the shaker: show up at school boards, councils, neighborhoods (Jer 29:7). Preserve – Hold the line against decay: defend life, marriage, family, and truth (Prov 24:11–12; Mic 6:8). Expose – Shine on lies and works of darkness with grace and courage (Eph 5:11; Isa 5:20). Build – Plant what’s good: discipleship, mercy ministries, parallel institutions (Isa 58:12). Bless – Pray for leaders, do good works that point to the Father (1 Tim 2:1–2; Matt 5:16). Action steps this week Pick one arena (home, school, city, workplace) and show up. Tell the truth kindly once a day—online or in person. Adopt one local need (foster care, tutoring, food insecurity) and serve. Form a 3–5 person prayer/discipleship cell and commit to one public act of good each month. Hashtags#SaltAndLight #ResistTheRot #ChristianWorldview #PublicFaith #EngageTheCulture #Matthew5 #NKJV #TruthInLove #PushBackDarkness #BuildTheGood

🎟️ Watch the Prophecy Conference Livestream:
https://tipofthespear.ticketspice.com/livestream-awakening-the-church Join us as we dive into the Sermon on the Mount and unpack the Beatitudes one by one. Far from being a “works-based salvation,” the Beatitudes reveal how believers can cultivate virtues that not only bring blessing in this life but also eternal rewards in the Messianic Kingdom. In this study we’ll explore:- What it means to be “poor in spirit” and why it’s foundational.  - Mourning over sin with the heart of God.  - The strength of meekness under God’s control.  - Hungering and thirsting for righteousness in a culture that celebrates sin.  - Extending mercy and receiving mercy—both now and at the judgment seat of Christ.  - Living with purity of heart and seeing God in deeper intimacy.  - True peacemaking based on truth, not compromise.  - The blessing of persecution and the eternal crown of life.   Discover how Jesus’ words speak directly to our times, exposing cultural lies and pointing us toward the joy, comfort, and inheritance promised to His faithful disciples.   📖 Scripture Focus: Matthew 5:1–12  ✝️ Theme: Rewards in the Messianic Kingdom  

📖 Revelation 6:9–11 Beloved, we live in sobering times. The assassination of Charlie Kirk reminds us that attacks on truth-tellers are not new. ✝️ Scripture reveals the pattern: persecution, the cry for justice, the rage of God’s enemies, the reward for faithfulness, and God’s providential control. Charlie was not silenced because of violence or dishonesty—he was silenced because he boldly stood for biblical truth. 🕊️ When the enemies of truth cannot win the argument, they resort to lies, threats, silencing, and murder. Just as Cain rose against Abel, just like Israel’s non remnant rejected the prophets and the remnant of Israel, just like Christendom (i.e., the non-remnant of the church) persecutes the Remnant church, and just like the world crucified the Messiah—so too today they strike at God’s people. 🙌 Christian, do not shrink back when truth costs you something. Pray for justice without bitterness. Live as a testimony, even in opposition. Your faithfulness matters, and heaven hears your cry. God will vindicate His people. ✨ Stand in courage. Live in love. Speak truth—until He returns. Let your longing be for God’s righteousness. Let your life be a testimony, even if opposition comes. Your faithfulness matters. Keep your eyes fixed on heaven, your citizenship there—not the praise or hostility of this world. Martyrdom may silence a voice on earth, but heaven hears that cry. God will vindicate His people. Let us live in courage, love, and truth — until His return. #CharlieKirk #Martyrdom #Revelation #BibleProphecy #Persecution #Truth #Courage #Faith #EndTimes #Christian

🔥 Rock Harbor Prophecy Conference — October 4, 2025 🔥  📍 Bakersfield, CA | 🕘 In-person + Livestream  ➡️ **Get Your Tickets Now:** https://tipofthespearministry.com/prophecy-conference-information/ In Matthew 4:18-22 and Luke 5:1–11, Jesus steps into Simon Peter’s boat, turns a night of failure into a miraculous catch, and then calls His disciples to leave everything behind and follow Him. This powerful moment shows us that the real miracle isn’t just in the breaking nets or sinking boats—it’s in transformed hearts that say yes to the Master’s call. In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks the significance of leaving our “nets”—our careers, comforts, and distractions—in order to embrace the higher calling of Messiah. Discover how obedience at His word opens the door to divine provision, holy awe, and a life on mission for Messiah as fishers of men. 📖 Scripture: Luke 5:1–11; Matthew 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20🔥 Big Idea: The call of Jesus always requires leaving something behind—but what we gain in Him far outweighs what we give up. #FollowJesus #Luke5 #FishersOfMen #Discipleship #Sermon

**When God Turns Disgrace into Glory — Matthew 4 Explained** In Matthew 4, Jesus relocates His headquarters to **Capernaum** in **Galilee**—a region many considered disgraced and unlikely for the Messiah. Yet this is exactly where the Light dawns. In this message we unpack why Jesus chose Galilee, what “**Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand**” truly means, and why pastors must serve as **watchmen** who speak to the moral and political realities of their day. ### What You’ll Learn- **Why Galilee?** How a land once marked by shame became the launchpad of Messiah’s ministry (Isa 9:1–2; Matt 4:12–17).- **Prophets & Pastors as Watchmen:** John the Baptist confronted corrupt power (Herod/Herodias) and suffered for it—modeling the church’s duty to apply Scripture to culture (Ezek 33; Acts 20).- **“Kingdom at Hand” Clarified:** Understanding God’s kingdom program—universal, theocratic (past), spiritual (present), mystery (church age), and **messianic** (future millennial reign).- **Strategic Wisdom of Jesus:** Why Jesus avoided premature conflict and set up in a high-traffic hub where news would spread quickly.- **From Guilt to Grace:** How the Lord transforms the “Galilee” of our lives—our failure and shame—into places of light, freedom, and calling (Rom 8:1; 1 Jn 1:9).- **The Rejected Stone:** The world’s “discarded” stones become God’s cornerstones in Christ (Ps 118:22; 2 Cor 5:17; Col 2:14). ### Key ScripturesMatthew 4:12–25; Isaiah 9:1–2; Ezekiel 33; Acts 20:26–27; Luke 4:16–30; John 4:43–45; Psalm 118:22; John 5:24; Romans 8:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; 1 John 1:9; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 2:14. --- ### Apply It- **Reset your mindset:** Repent = “change your mind.” Lay down false assurances and self-condemnation; receive Christ’s finished work.- **Stand as a watchman:** Measure cultural issues by Scripture and warn in love.- **Choose wise battles:** Like Jesus, engage with discernment—truth with timing. --- ### If this blessed you:1) **Like • Subscribe • Bell** to push past the algorithm.  2) **Pray** for boldness, protection, and fruit.  3) **Support the work** so we can keep producing and traveling for biblical content.  Give here: YOUR-DONATION-LINK

Before Jesus began His ministry, He faced the full force of Satan’s temptations. In Part 3 of our Matthew study, we look at the third temptation—how the enemy uses doubt, distortion, and deception, and how Jesus shows us the way to overcome.   [Full Description Below ⬇️] Description (Full):In this week’s message, *Messiah’s Temptation from the Father of Lies | Part 3*, we continue our deep study in Matthew by examining the third temptation of Jesus. Before beginning His ministry, the Messiah faced direct attacks from Satan. These temptations reveal timeless truths about how the enemy works—and how we can stand firm in God’s strength. Pastor Brandon unpacks the spiritual battle behind temptation, showing us that whenever we step out in faith and obedience, we should expect pushback. Satan’s tactics—doubt, denial, distortion, and deception—are still at work today. Yet, Jesus shows us how to overcome: by clinging to God’s Word, refusing compromise, and worshiping God alone. We also explore practical applications for our lives:- Recognizing spiritual attacks when we step out in ministry.- Understanding the pattern of temptation that affects families, marriages, and churches.- Guarding against covetousness and idolatry by desiring God above all else. Jesus’ victory over temptation assures us that He is our faithful High Priest who sympathizes with our struggles (Hebrews 4:15). He overcame so that we might overcome in Him. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 4:1–11  🙏 If this message encourages you, please like, subscribe, hit the notification bell, and share it with others.  ✝️ Support our ministry through prayer and, if the Lord leads, through financial partnership.   ---

In this powerful and heartfelt service, Rabbi Jonathan Klein from Temple Beth El joins Pastor Brandon at Rock Harbor Church for a moving time of unity, gratitude, and shared faith.  Rabbi Klein shares his deep appreciation for the Christian community’s support of Israel — from providing security to raising funds — and reflects on the biblical and spiritual connections between the Jewish and Christian faiths. The service includes meaningful scripture, Hebrew blessings, worship, and a reminder of God’s call for unity among His people. Pastor Brandon follows with a message on the second temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4, revealing how the “pride of life” tempts us to find our worth outside of God. This teaching explores:- How the enemy attacks identity- Why knowing who you are in Christ is key to overcoming temptation- The importance of humility, obedience, and living to exalt God’s name rather than our own Whether you are Jewish or Christian, this service is a powerful reminder of our shared calling to honor God, love one another, and stand together for what is right. 📖 Key Passages:- Matthew 4:1–11- Deuteronomy 8:3- Psalm 133- Isaiah 62 ✡ Temple Beth El – HisWayOut.com🙏 Rock Harbor Church – RockHarborChurch.net #Israel #JewishChristianUnity #RockHarborChurch #PastorBrandon #RabbiJonathanKlein #Faith #BibleTeaching #Unity #Matthew4 #TemptationOfJesus

In this teaching, we dive into the epic showdown between Jesus and Satan in the wilderness—and why it matters for YOU today! ✡️ Jesus as Israel’s Representative – For 40 years, Israel failed in the wilderness. But in 40 days, Jesus perfectly obeyed the Father, proving He is the faithful Servant who will one day restore Israel. 👤 Jesus as the Second Adam – Adam failed in a perfect garden, bringing sin and death. Jesus, the Last Adam, triumphed in the barren wilderness, paving the way for redemption and eternal life. 💪 Jesus Identifies With Us – He was “tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15). Satan tempted Him with:🍞 Lust of the Flesh – Turn stones into bread.👑 Lust of the Eyes – Gain the kingdoms of the world.🏛 Pride of Life – Prove Himself by jumping from the temple. 📜 Jesus defeated every temptation by standing on God’s Word, showing us how to resist the enemy today! 🙌 Takeaway: Jesus conquered where Adam and Israel failed. He is the sinless Savior, the true King, and our perfect representative—offering victory, hope, and eternal life to all who trust Him! 📌 Tags: #BibleStudy #Matthew4 #TemptationOfChrist #JesusWins #Messiah #SecondAdam #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianFaith

Jesus’ baptism was not for repentance but for identification. Through His baptism, Jesus deliberately identified Himself with key truths and people, laying the foundation for His public ministry and ultimate mission. As Jesus identified publicly with God’s plan, we must identify with Him publicly—refusing to compromise, even in a world that rejects Him (Luke 9:23–26; 1 John 2:28).  Identity is the starting point for destiny. Both Jesus and Satan have a plan for your life, but each begins with how you see yourself. Your identity determines your destiny. True identity is found in Christ—when you see yourself as God sees you, you can live out the destiny He designed. When we stand with Him publicly and reject Satan’s lies, we live out God’s plan with confidence, hope, and purpose.

What is true freedom—and how do we lose it? In this powerful Fourth of July message, Pastor Brandon Holthaus walks us through Exodus 1–20, revealing how the Bible—not human philosophy—is the true foundation of liberty. From Egypt’s tyranny to America's founding, from spiritual slavery to salvation in Christ, this message exposes the lies of modern culture and reminds us that *freedom must be fought for, maintained, and grounded in truth*. You’ll discover:- How the founding fathers leaned on Exodus to shape America- The dangers of collective guilt and cultural consent to evil- Why tyranny thrives in a climate of lies and silence- How God delivers us not just *from* slavery—but *for* service to Him- Why freedom without morality leads back to bondage- The personal and national cost of liberty 🔔 Subscribe to Rock Harbor Church for more Bible-centered teaching:https://www.youtube.com/@RockHarborChurch 📖 Full Sermon Notes & Study Resources:https://rockharborchurch.net 🙌 If this message blessed you, consider sharing it with someone who needs truth, boldness, and encouragement in these dark days. **“If the Son sets you free, you shall be free indeed.” —John 8:36** #Freedom #Exodus #July4th #RockHarborChurch #PastorBrandonHolthaus #BiblicalFreedom #Prophecy #EndTimes #SpiritualWarfare

In this sermon entitled "The Engine That Drives Behavior," Pastor Brandon unpacks the bold message of John the Baptist in Matthew 3:5–12, calling the nation of Israel to genuine repentance. But repentance wasn’t just about sorrow or surface-level change—it was a radical call to change their thinking about the deeply ingrained teachings of Rabbinic Judaism. John confronts the false assumptions that had taken root:- That being Jewish guaranteed entrance into the Kingdom.- That the Messiah would affirm their traditions.- That external law-keeping was enough for righteousness.- That salvation could be earned or inherited by Israel through “the merits of the fathers.”- That Gentiles had to convert to Judaism and keep the Noahic laws to be saved.- That there were multiple ways to be spiritually reborn and none of them included how Jesus explained it.  John’s call to repentance challenged Israel to abandon these theological distortions from the rabbis and recognize their need for Messiah—the Lamb of God. This repentance was not theoretical. In Luke 3:10–14, John outlines what true repentance looks like: justice, integrity, generosity, and contentment—right belief producing right behavior. True change doesn’t start with action—it starts with conviction, with the truth renewing the mind. This message explores how belief (change of one’s mind in relationship to truth) is the engine that drives godly behavior, and how embracing God's truth transforms not just what we believe—but how we live. 👉 Don’t miss this call to personal change. Right theology isn't optional—it's the catalyst for a transformed life.

In this powerful message from Matthew 3:1–12, we unpack the real purpose behind John the Baptist’s ministry—and how it demanded a radical shift in Israel’s perspective.John wasn’t just calling for personal reflection—he was announcing the soon arrival of YHWH and the literal, physical, Messianic Kingdom promised to Israel. This wasn’t some vague Greco-Roman idea of an inner kingdom in the heart. It was a national, earthly reign just as the prophets foretold.John’s baptism symbolized a public commitment to believe God's message and accept the Messiah when He appeared. It pointed forward to the cleansing and forgiveness God would offer through Jesus (cf. Ezekiel 36:25–27; Zechariah 13:1). Those who believed John’s message were spiritually prepared for the coming of Christ.This sermon invites you to reconsider your own perspective. Are you seeing reality clearly—or through the wrong lens?🔔 Subscribe for more truth-centered, Bible-based teaching.📖 Scriptures: Matthew 3:1–12#JohnTheBaptist #Messiah #KingdomOfGod #BiblicalTruth #Matthew3 #Repentance

What sets apart those who truly make a difference in their generation? In this video, we explore powerful traits from Scripture—demonstrated by leaders like David, Nehemiah, Joseph, Paul, and Abraham—that show us how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes.From facing the truth and mastering self-control to trusting God for the impossible, each principle is rooted in the lives of real people who allowed God to shape their character for eternal impact.👉 Learn what it means to:Adjust your thinking in light of truthTake initiative in times of crisisLead with compassion and disciplineBuild teams, endure hardship, and walk by faith🔔 Subscribe for more biblical leadership insights and practical teaching.#Leadership #BibleTeaching #Discipleship #Faith #ChristianGrowth #WhatItTakes

In this powerful expositional teaching, Pastor Brandon dives deep into Matthew 2 and uncovers the profound Hebrew roots behind the visit of the Magi. Far from a typical Christmas message, this lesson reveals the rich prophetic and historical context of Jesus' birth, showing how His arrival was anything but mythical—it was calculated, confirmed, and foretold. Discover: The true timeline of Jesus’ birth (6–7 BC) Why the Magi believed in the Messiah and made the two-year journey How Balaam’s prophecy and Daniel’s influence shaped their faith What the star really was (hint: it wasn’t a planet or asteroid) The sinister character of Herod—and how his reaction mirrors today’s culture This message isn't just about ancient history—it's a wake-up call for our times. Just like the first century, our generation is either hostile, indifferent, or hungry for the true King. Which are you? 🔔 Subscribe to stay updated: RockHarborChurch.net🙏 Support this ministry and help us share Biblical truth around the world.  

In this powerful Memorial Day message, Evangelist Tim Lee shares his life-altering story—from the battlefield in Vietnam to the pulpit as a preacher of the Gospel. After losing both legs in combat, Tim's journey took a radical turn when he surrendered to Jesus Christ. 🔥 21 people made a public decision for Christ during this service!🙏 Many others recommitted their lives to the Lord. This unforgettable message explores: The true cost of freedom—both physical and spiritual How God redeems the most broken stories What it means to overcome by the blood of the Lamb (Revelation 12:11) The urgency of salvation and living fully for Christ 📖 Scripture Highlight: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony." — Revelation 12:11 📣 Don’t just watch—share this with someone who needs hope, truth, and a real example of God’s redeeming power. 🔗 Learn more about Tim Lee’s ministry: https://www.timlee.org💒 Rock Harbor Church: https://www.rockharborchurch.net