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Jan 22, 2023 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Bread of Life | John 6:22-71

For this Sunday, we will look at Jesus' declaration that he is the Bread of Life. We will see how Jesus teaches us that there is a false "bread" that will never satisfy, a "bread of life" that provides the ultimate satisfaction, and how we might receive t

Dec 25, 2022 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

God With Us | 1 John 1:1-4

The message of Christmas is that we worship God who went to great lengths to be with us. And this brought us light, fellowship and joy. Therefore, Christmas is also a season for us to reflect in what ways we are truly seeking to be with Him and near Him.

Nov 27, 2022 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Reviving Renewal | Ezra 10:1-44

If sin kills renewal, repentance revives renewal. The Israelites come together to confront their sins and engage in heartfelt repentance through honest confession, intentional action, and accepting chastisement. Therefore, when we engage in heartfelt repe

Nov 6, 2022 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Key to Sustaining Renewal | Ezra 7:1-28

Several years go by after the completion of the temple rebuilding and we are finally introduced to leader and scribe, Ezra. God sends Ezra in this pivotal moment in time to help Israel learn and obey the Word of God. This is a reminder that in the long pr

Oct 30, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Grand Orchestrator | Ezra 5:1-6:22

The Israelites begin rebuilding the temple once again and the opposition rises up to thwart their plans. But God, who works all things for the good of HIs people, uses their opposition to provide protection and provision for their renewal. Ultimately, God

Aug 28, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Examine Yourself | 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Paul is warning and assuring the Corinthians that in his third visit he will come with the power and strength of Christ in dealing with sin to enact church discipline. Therefore, he exhorts them to examine themselves. Through Paul's warning to the Corinth

Aug 21, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Restoring Relationships | 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

As Paul is looking to wrap up his letter and make plans for his third visit to them, he makes his final plea to restore his relationship with them along with his final warnings. He emphasizes his desire for them, their growth, and reminds them of his own

Jul 31, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Gospel Validation | 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

We pivot away from the topic of collection and generosity/giving and move back into Paul's defense of his apostolic ministry and authority. He begins by speaking on his own validation through the power of the gospel. While his critics and opponents try to

Jun 26, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Ministry of Reconciliation | 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:13

After explaining the powerful courage that the resurrection provides, Paul expounds upon what this living for Christ looks like through the ministry of reconciliation. Paul uses his unique situation and context with the Corinthians to address both theolog

May 29, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Sufficiency from God | 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:6

After calling for restoration with the offending brother, Paul pivots to defending his apostolic ministry. In order to correct the false notions of glory that the Corinthians held, Paul asserts that his apostleship and sufficiency comes from God. His conf

Apr 24, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

God of All Comfort | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

As Paul writes again to this troubled and issue-filled church, we will first explore the background, culture, and conflict with the Corinthian church. Then we will see that yet in the midst of this, the Father of mercy and the God of all comfort is with t

Mar 27, 2022 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Leadership in the Church | Various Passages

This Sunday we will continue our church series talking about Leadership from various passages. In this day and age of suspicion and cynicism towards leadership, we will see the beauty of the biblical model of leadership that reflects the image of the Trin

Feb 27, 2022 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Renewing Our Sense of Church Community | Various Passages

Covid and quarantine has undoubtedly affected our idea and practice of church community. For the first part of our series, we will explore this need of renewal as we confront our own spiritual apathy, consumerism, and passivity when it comes to church lif

Feb 6, 2022 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Healing of Lament | Lamentations 3:1-66

Chapter 3 is the middle chapter of the book of Lamentations and it continues the lament in a much more personal tone. And in the middle of chapter 3, the author begins to realize the ultimate truth that begins to give him hope in the midst of all the desp

Dec 26, 2021 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Lifestyle of Evangelism | Various Passages

Evangelism must be a lifestyle rather than a checklist. Three primary and essential aspects to an Evangelistic lifestyle are prayer, hospitality, and discipleship. In the end, our call is to make disciples for His glory, and we cannot make disciples unles

Nov 28, 2021 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Sustaining Unity | Joshua 22:1-34

As the conquest has ended and tribes look to settle into their allotted lands, the Transjordan tribes east of the Jordan River build their own altar out of fear that they would eventually be forgotten and ostracized by the tribes west of the Jordan River.

Nov 7, 2021 4:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Cancer of Sin | Joshua 7:1-8:35

After the defeat of Jericho, the Israelites look to continue their conquest with the city of Ai. But because of the sin of Achan, the Israelites fall in their attempt. God puts a halt to their mission to root the sin out from the community. Through this n

Oct 24, 2021 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Remembrance | Joshua 3:1-5:12

Before the Israelites head out to battle, God reaffirms his mission, reconfirms Joshua's leadership, and reminds the Israelites of his might and presence through the re-enactment of the Red Sea crossing as well as circumcision and Passover. Constant reaff

Sep 26, 2021 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Ongoing Mission | Acts 28:17-31

Paul is finally in Rome as we come to the end of the book of Acts, and we see that the story is ongoing. Paul continues to teach and his own story is left open. Most importantly, the mission of the church for the gospel to go out to the nations continues.

Aug 29, 2021 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Driving Passion | Acts 21:1 - 22:29

Paul is making his way back to Jerusalem despite knowing the persecution and suffering that awaits him. He knows he is called to the Gentiles, but he still has great love and concern for his Jewish brothers. We see a deep conviction of not only his sense

Aug 8, 2021 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

Making Disciples | Acts 18:1-19:10

Following Athens, Paul does ministry in two other strategic cities, Corinth and Ephesus, for the sake of gospel expansion as his second missionary journey ends and he transitions to his third. WIthin the fast paced narrative of Paul's missionary journeys,

Jul 18, 2021 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

For the Sake of the Gospel | Acts 15:1-16:5

In the narrative, we see several big decisions made all for the sake of the Gospel. Jewish leaders decide to put aside their own people's self interests for the sake of the Gospel and the Gentiles are asked to observe ritual observances for the sake of Go

Jun 27, 2021 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Gospel Speaks: Success, Failure, and Shame | Various Passages

Our culture and society (even many Christians) seek to find meaning, purpose, and identity in our success and achievements. Therefore, both successes and failures are tremendous threats to our lives without the guiding truth of the gospel. We will explore

Jun 6, 2021 5:45 AM America/Los_Angeles

The Gospel Speaks: Ethnic Identity | Various Passages

Because God is the one who created diversity, we can embrace our unique cultural identities and even view it as an asset and not a liability while we understand that our primary identity is in Christ. We can embrace who we are as we embrace whose we are.