Harbor, Pepperdine Bible Lectures

Latest Episodes:

Sharp Sword: Psalms as the Voice of the Spirit in Hebrews (Part 2) - Bobby Valentine May 02, 2024

Show notes

The Sermon to the Hebrews begins by telling us that God spoke in the prophets and today speaks in the Son. The Son, and the Spirit, continue to speak. The sermon claims that Jesus, and the Spirit, is speaking in the Psalms. We will explore Hebrews “sharp sword” which is none other than Jesus and the Spirit speaking in the Psalms, Today.
Teacher:
Bobby Valentine

Helping Marriages Flourish - Dee Dee Mayer May 02, 2024

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Hosted by the Boone Center for the Family. One of the most powerful and transformative relationships we will ever have is the covenant relationship of marriage. God designed something special and sacred in marriage as a gift, and yet marriage can be difficult and painful. As human beings, it is easy to grow apart rather than together as we work through the struggles of life, family, and ministry. Research shows that marriage enhances economic wellbeing, improves health, and increases longevity. So how can we build our marriages to be places of deep connection and peace? Join Dee Dee Mayer, DMin, LCSW in this powerful workshop designed to restore your vision of healthy marriage with practical steps to build intimacy and connection.
Teacher:
Dee Dee Mayer

The Best Story They’ve (N)ever Heard: Rediscovering the Beauty of Basic Christian Beliefs - Josh Strahan May 02, 2024

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Over the last several years working with college students and teaching adult Sunday School classes, I’ve been saddened by the large number of Christians who cannot articulate the basics of their faith. They may know several Bible stories and carry around a generic ethic of “love others,” but they don't know what the essentials of the Christian faith are. Because of this, they are unaware of how these basic beliefs should inform their daily lives; they don't realize how these essential beliefs offer a distinct perspective on the world; and they find themselves unable to share with others why Christianity is so incredibly compelling. In this session, I hope we can see anew the unique hope and beauty and life found in core Christian convictions.
Teacher:
Josh Strahan

From “This I Know” to “You Are My All in All”: Jesus and Children Together - Shannon Rains May 02, 2024

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The relationship between Jesus and children is the topic of sermons and deep theological papers. It’s been imagined through art and is joyfully described in time-worn songs. While our society clamors for the attention of our children, this workshop will provide practical ways of leading children into life with Christ.
Teacher:
Shannon Rains

A Leadership for the Ages of the Church (Part 2) - John Boyles May 02, 2024

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Part 2 of this class considers how the historical lives of Christians and the leadership can inform our own consideration about leadership in the church today. After a brief review of the results from part one and surveying some exemplary trends in church history, we will focus our attention on the particular context of the Church in the US to consider how the past provides wisdom for our present leadership needs.
Teacher:
John Boyles

The Quality of Mercy: Six Stories of Ordinary Saints, Extraordinary Mercy, and the Search for a Theology of Beauty (Part 2) - Leonard Allen, Darryl Tippens May 02, 2024

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You will recognize the characters in these six stories; you will smile, laugh, and feel some of the grief along the way. And you will get glimpses into the varied texture of our lives—the unexpected people who bless us, the desert experiences, the need for forgiveness, the gifts along the way, the surprises of grace.
Teachers:
Leonard Allen, Darryl Tippens

Wanting What God Wants - Jarrod Robinson May 02, 2024

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What would it mean for us to become more and more like Jesus—not based primarily on our behaviors—but instead flowing from our deepest desires? What if we learned how to want what God wants? For us? For the people around us?
Teacher:
Jarrod Robinson

Except in Parables: The Mystery of the Parables of Jesus - Mark Manassee May 02, 2024

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It is said Jesus did not speak "except in parables.” The parables are part of what made Jesus a master teacher. This class will discuss the nature of parables, how they hide and reveal, and how one might teach or preach from the parables.
Teacher:
Mark Manassee

The Restoration Collective - Pat Bills May 02, 2024

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Discouraged? Weary of hearing how our churches are shrinking, aging, and becoming irrelevant? Come hear why we believe there can be hope for the future of our tribe. And hear how you can be a part of this exciting movement.
Teacher:
Pat Bills
Panelists:
Jovan Barrington, Cyntha Ownby, Doug Page

Practicing Theological Attentiveness in Preaching (Part 2) - Sara Barton, Ahmi Lee May 02, 2024

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How do you preach sermons that are authentic, biblical, and culturally sensitive? Drawing from Lee’s book, Preaching God’s Grand Drama, this session explores practices of attentiveness that ground sermons in biblical theology, local context, and global realities.
Teachers:
Sara Barton, Ahmi Lee