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Brandon Holthaus

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What Child Is This? Isaiah 9:1–7

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/12/21

In What Child Is This?, we explore the powerful prophecy of Isaiah 9:1–7, a Christmas passage that reaches far beyond the manger and into the heart of God's redemptive plan for the world. Isaiah reveals that the first rays of Messiah's light did not shine in Jerusalem's temple but in despised Galilee, a region crushed by Assyria and mocked by the world. God intentionally chose the darkest and most overlooked place to announce the coming of His Son, proving that divine hope shines brightest where

0:53:57

Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 25

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/12/17

In this in-depth Bible teaching, we explore two critical Hebraisms that unlock major New Testament passages: the Key of the House of David (Isaiah 22) and "All shall be taught by God" (Isaiah 54). First, we examine the Old Testament background of the Key of David and how it reveals delegated royal authority under the king. This foundation allows us to correctly understand Jesus' words to the Church of Philadelphia in Revelation 3 and His absolute authority to open and shut doors of access, ministry,

1:01:29

The Excuses Jesus Will Not Accept | Matthew 8:19–22,...

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/12/14

In Matthew 8:19–22 and Luke 9:57–62, Jesus exposes the excuses people use to avoid true discipleship. Some want comfort. Others want delay. Others want divided loyalty. Jesus responds with sobering clarity. Following Him is not convenient, conditional, or secondary. Discipleship demands urgency, priority, and total allegiance. This passage confronts halfhearted commitment and reminds us that excuses may sound reasonable to people, but they do not work with Jesus. The call to follow Him is immediate,

1:01:25

Restoring the Rejected: Matthew 8:1-15

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/12/07

In this message we look at one of the most beautiful portraits of Jesus' compassion in the Gospels. In Matthew 8:1–17, the Messiah reaches down to restore the rejected members of society: a leper no one would touch, a Gentile Roman centurion everyone despised, and a woman often overlooked in that culture. Jesus breaks every social barrier, every cultural taboo, and every religious expectation to show that the King's heart is for the lowest and the forgotten. This is a powerful reminder that no one

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 24

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/12/03

In this message Pastor Brandon walks through the doctrine of the remnant and shows why it is essential for understanding Israel, the church, and God's prophetic plan. Beginning with Elijah and the seven thousand who did not bow the knee to Baal, he traces how Isaiah develops the remnant theme and how Paul explains it in Romans chapters 9 through 11. Pastor Brandon explains what a remnant is, why it is pictured as a torn piece of cloth, and how God always preserves a believing minority inside the

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There Are Only Two Choices: Matthew 7:7 to 29

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/11/30

In this message, Pastor Brandon walks through Matthew 7:7 to 29 and explains how Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a sobering reality. There are only two paths, two gates, two trees, two fruits, two teachers, two prophets, two voices, and two foundations. Every person must choose. Jesus contrasts true discipleship with counterfeit spirituality and warns that outward religion without inward obedience will collapse when judgment comes. This passage not only warns unbelievers about salvation, it

0:55:47

Jesus Dismantles False Standards: Matthew 7:1-29

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/11/23

Matthew 7 contains one of the most penetrating chapters in the Sermon on the Mount. In this teaching, Jesus dismantles the false religious system created by the Pharisees and the Mishnah. He exposes counterfeit righteousness, confronts hypocrisy, corrects misunderstanding about judgment, and calls His followers to live out the true righteousness of the Law of the Messiah. Jesus makes it clear that He alone has the authority to interpret the Law of Moses. He commands His disciples to judge by God's

0:57:06

What You Value Drives Your Life | Matthew 6:19–34

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/11/16

What you value is not neutral. It is steering the entire direction of your life. In this message from Matthew 6:19 through 34, we explore Jesus' call to stop living for possessions and begin living for the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches that: You cannot serve God and mammon at the same time. Your treasure pulls your heart toward whatever you pursue. A generous, Kingdom focused "good eye" fills your life with light. A greedy, materialistic "bad eye" fills your life with darkness. Worrying over money

1:12:36

Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 23

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/11/12

In this in–depth study from Isaiah 14, Pastor Brandon unpacks the fall of Satan, the layers of Hebrew idioms in the passage, and the prophetic connection between Lucifer, the Antichrist, and the future Messianic Kingdom. This session walks verse by verse through the famous "Five I Wills," revealing the pride that corrupted the anointed cherub and how the same Luciferian mindset continues to manifest in the world today. Discover how Isaiah intertwines past, present, and future events to show the

0:57:27

Messiah’s Instruction for Effective Prayer, Part 2 |...

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/11/09

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

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Messiah’s Instruction for Effective Prayer | Matthew...

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/11/02

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

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 22

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/29

0:55:12

Who Are You Doing It For? (Matthew 6:1–18)

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/26

Jesus teaching, Matthew 6, motives, hypocrisy, secret reward, judgment seat of Christ, righteousness, spiritual disciplines, fasting, prayer, giving, Pharisees, Sermon on the Mount, eternal rewards, Pastor Brandon Holthaus, Rock Harbor Church, Tip of the Spear Ministries, Free Grace, grace teaching, living for God, Christian discipleship, faith that pleases God

0:54:01

Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 21

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/22

In this teaching, Pastor Brandon walks through powerful Hebraic idioms found in Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. From "there is nothing new under the sun" to "catch the little foxes that spoil the vines," this message uncovers timeless truths about human nature, spiritual warfare, and relationships. Learn how Solomon's wisdom reveals the futility of life "under the sun" apart from God, why sin and deception are simply recycled patterns, and how only divine revelation breaks those cycles. Then,

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Losing the Worldly Advantage for Eternal Gain |...

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/19

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

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 20

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/15

In this powerful Bible teaching, we explore several profound Hebrew expressions found throughout Scripture—from "the apple of your eye" to "the king's heart in the hand of the Lord." Pastor Brandon Holthaus unpacks the deep Hebraic meaning behind these phrases and connects them to how we understand God's providence, human free will, and the believer's walk of faith. You'll discover how God's Word reveals your true reflection, how spiritual hunger grows through Scripture, and why treasuring the Word

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The Messiah’s Authority to Correctly Interpret the...

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/12

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

0:57:47

Resist the Rot: A Salt & Light Strategy (Matt 5:13–16)

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/05

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

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 19

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/10/01

Psalm 56:8, Psalm 126, God counts our tears, Christian suffering, mourning and joy, biblical grief, sowing in tears reaping in joy, suffering for Christ, Christian encouragement, God bottles our tears, Revelation 21, Beatitudes mourning, crown of life, following Jesus cost, persecution and faith, Christian hope in suffering, overcoming grief with God, Christian rewards in heaven, identity in Christ, biblical teaching on sorrow

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Unlocking the Hebraic Idioms of the Bible: Episode 18

Rock Harbor Church ·

2025/09/24

In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon unpacks the deeper meaning of Psalm 23, exploring Hebraic idioms such as *"the valley of the shadow of death"* and *"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies."* Learn the cultural, historical, and theological background behind these phrases, how they point to Christ, and what they mean for us today as believers walking through perilous and dark times. Pastor Brandon also brings real-life application: God's rod and staff guiding us, His

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