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Sep 27, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Image of God and AI: Wisdom | Various Passages

God has given us the capacity and call to exercise wisdom and discernment. And although we can obtain information through AI, we cannot obtain wisdom through AI. AI even threatens our capacity and responsibility to think critically and to think deeply. In

Sep 6, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Image of God and AI: Work | Various Passages

With the fall, work became cursed along with humanity. And so humanity has toiled and struggled. Yet, AI promises a utopic vision of eliminating scarcity and minimizing the "hard" in hard work. It assumes a negative view of work itself and ignores the cor

Aug 9, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Glory to the Unfathomable God | Romans 11:33-36

After presenting his thorough and rich teachings on sin, faith, God's sovereignty, and Israel, Paul brings this theological portion of his epistle to a close with a doxology that summarizes his thoughts. Paul concludes that God's wisdom is unfathomable. G

Jun 14, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Warfare with Sin | Romans 7:1-25

Paul explains that although we are free from the law, the law is not meaningless nor evil. For it is through the law that we know the exceeding sinfulness of sin. Furthermore, it reveals the utter weakness of our flesh to keep the law and to fulfill our d

May 17, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Blessings of Faith | Romans 5:1-11

Previously, Paul had just laid out that justification comes by faith and uses Abraham as an example. Now in Romans 5, Paul briefly lays out the multitude of blessings that come with our justification through faith. We have peace with God, and we can now f

May 3, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Righteousness of God | Romans 3:1-31

Here in chapter 3, we get to the crux, or turning point, of the gospel message. Paul has articulated the fullness of man’s depravity, both Jews and Gentiles alike, and their inability to attain righteousness for themselves. All had sinned, and none coul

Apr 19, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

God's Righteous Judgment | Romans 1:18-32

As Paul lays out the gospel message, he will first explain God's just wrath on all unrighteousness. There is no good news without first knowing the sobering truth of the bad news. Paul explains the fullness of the depravity of the human condition where we

Mar 22, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Righteous Risks | Ruth 3:1-18

God's sovereign and loving hand is at work, and rather than lying around in passivity, Ruth decides to take a risk and pursue Boaz, who is a kinsmen-redeemer. Even in the midst of complications, Ruth and Naomi stand resilient and hopeful. This story not o

Feb 22, 2026 7:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Living in Light of Eternity | Philippians 3

The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to live with eternity in mind because this will shape our values, help us to stay on mission, and fill us with hope and anticipation.

Jan 11, 2026 7:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Set Apart for His Mission | Various Passages

Consecration does not end with just purification and sanctification. God consecrates his people for purpose and mission so that we may be faithful vessels of his Spirit and power. Therefore, as God consecrates our lives and our church, we must be ready to

Jan 4, 2026 5:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

For He is Holy | Various Passages

Our theme for 2026 is "A Consecrated Life" - to faithfully live a life set apart by God's grace on God's mission for God's glory. We will have a two week sermon series introducing this theme and vision for 2026. For this Sunday, I will be focusing on the

Nov 30, 2025 3:43 PM America/Los_Angeles

To Build a Thriving Family of Christ | Various Passages

This Sunday, we will go over the first part of that statement: "To build a thriving family of Christ in Los Angeles..." We will unpack some of the pitfalls, misconceptions and obstacles to the modern understanding of family. In contrast, the biblical conc

Nov 9, 2025 3:14 PM America/Los_Angeles

To the Church in Sardis | Revelation 3:1-6

Jesus declares himself as one with full power and authority and declares that the church in Sardis, though having the reputation of being alive, was actually dead. It had become a church where it was just going through the motions with no fight left in th

Sep 28, 2025 3:37 PM America/Los_Angeles

The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength | Esther 9-10

Through a new decree that was passed, the Jews are able to defend themselves and find victory against Haman's evil plot. They then inaugurate the Feast of Purim as a celebration and remembrance of God's deliverance. Although we do not celebrate Purim, we

Sep 7, 2025 12:55 PM America/Los_Angeles

God Behind the Scenes | Esther 1-2

The story of Esther takes place in the capital of the Persian Empire where many Jews lived under Persian rule. And Esther is an unique book of the Bible in that God is not explicitly mentioned anywhere. Yet all throughout, you see God's sovereign hands th

Aug 10, 2025 12:51 PM America/Los_Angeles

The Gracious Commission | John 21:1-25

In contrast to the other gospels, John presents an epilogue with a personal, intimate look into the gracious recommissioning of Peter and the disciples. This presents a unique facet of the commission that Christ gives to his followers as he restores and c

Jul 20, 2025 6:26 PM America/Los_Angeles

Humble King | John 18:1-40

After Jesus prays for his disciples, the narrative moves forward to his betrayal and arrest where we see our humble king. He is a king in full majesty and power whose Kingdom is not of this world. So as he stands before all the authorities, Pilate, the hi

Jun 15, 2025 12:56 PM America/Los_Angeles

Love one another | John 13:1-38

As his hour is now at hand, Jesus takes the posture of a servant and lovingly washes the feet of his disciples. In doing so, Christ gives us a powerful example of love for one another, the power to love one another, and the transforming testimony of love

Jun 1, 2025 12:33 PM America/Los_Angeles

The Resurrection and the Life | John 11: 1-44

Jesus declares himself to be the resurrection and the life. Jesus weeps with those who weep in the passing of his beloved friend Lazarus. He sees and knows our grief and sorrows. He then raises Lazarus from the dead to display his full power and sovereign

Apr 27, 2025 1:06 PM America/Los_Angeles

The Bread from Heaven | John 6:1-71

We are continuing our study back in the gospel of John with John 6:1-71. John describes the miraculous signs of Jesus feeding the 5000 and him walking on water. In the past, God through Moses (the first redeemer) controlled the waters by dividing the seas

Mar 23, 2025 12:52 PM America/Los_Angeles

The Glory of the Son | John 2:1-25

Jesus begins his public ministry to manifest his glory through signs, miracles, teachings, and authority. In this chapter, we will read about the sign at the Wedding at Cana and the cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem. Jesus as the Messiah inaugurates th

Feb 23, 2025 12:41 PM America/Los_Angeles

The God Who Became Human | Various Passages

God is holy, but God is also one who is near and who dwelt among us. God the Son put on flesh to become our Great mediator, savior, and friend. God knows us fully and wants us to know him as well.

Jan 26, 2025 2:16 PM America/Los_Angeles

The God Who Is | Various Passages

As we embark on this theme of God's Vision for 2025, we recognize that rightly seeing God's vision starts with rightly seeing God. So we are starting a series on the Theology of God and exploring his nature, character, and actions. This Sunday we will beg

Dec 29, 2024 6:43 AM America/Los_Angeles

Final Exhortations | Colossians 4:2-18

Paul gives his final instructions and exhortations for this growing church. He enourages them to endeavor in prayer and to walk in wisdom. Lastly, he emphasizes the importance of community and teamwork as he recognizes his friends and partners in ministry