Mar 31, 2024
What Are You Waiting For?
Series: Easter
We hate to wait. It’s just not something we typically enjoy in our fast paced western culture, particularly not in California. Most probably feel that waiting is nothing but a waste of time.
On Easter we celebrate the day the Lord Jesus Christ was raised from the dead and left the tomb empty. And, since that glorious day, we’ve been waiting… waiting for His return… waiting for the trumpet to sound and for Christ to descend with a shout and gather God’s children to Himself.
In this message, we're going to talk about waiting: 1) Waiting for the Wrong Thing; 2) Waiting for the Wrong Reason; 3) Waiting in the Right Way.
We need to actively wait as we anticipate our Lord’s return.
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Mar. 31, 2024
Easter Sunday
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- Mar 31, 2024What Are You Waiting For?
Mar 31, 2024What Are You Waiting For?Series: EasterWe hate to wait. It’s just not something we typically enjoy in our fast paced western culture, particularly not in California. Most probably feel that waiting is nothing but a waste of time.On Easter we celebrate the day the Lord Jesus Christ was raised from the dead and left the tomb empty. And, since that glorious day, we’ve been waiting… waiting for His return… waiting for the trumpet to sound and for Christ to descend with a shout and gather God’s children to Himself.In this message, we're going to talk about waiting: 1) Waiting for the Wrong Thing; 2) Waiting for the Wrong Reason; 3) Waiting in the Right Way.We need to actively wait as we anticipate our Lord’s return.Selected ScriptureMar. 31, 2024Easter SundayTo watch the video of this message, click here.
- Mar 24, 2024Hosanna!
Mar 24, 2024Hosanna!Series: EasterThe Sunday before Passover was a week of much activity in Jerusalem. Thousands of people were coming into the city. Merchants were getting ready for the influx of visitors and the religious leaders were preparing for the Passover.Into this scene came Jesus riding on a donkey. The people were joyous and sang, "Hosanna!" Join us in this study of Matthew 21:1-11 as we learn the Meaning and Message of Hosanna.When our hearts cry out in faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, our salvation is given to us as a gift of God.Matthew 21:1-11Mar. 24, 2024To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Apr 9, 2023The Miracles Around the Miracle
Apr 9, 2023The Miracles Around the MiracleSeries: EasterThe resurrection of Christ is the greatest miracle of the Bible – both because of what happened, and because of the significance of that event for the Christian faith. However, in our rush to get to the resurrection, we sometimes miss the other significant things that happened around the crucifixion & resurrection of our Lord.When you look at the details from each of the Gospel writers, in addition to the resurrection itself, there are 6 other miracles that took place around the same time which merit consideration. Add to that Jesus’ numerous post-resurrection appearances and you have a series of wonderful testimonies to the power of God and the significance of the resurrection.Jesus was raised from the dead by the power of God. Our living Lord can forgive your sins and give you everlasting life!Selected ScriptureEaster SundayApr. 9, 2023To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Apr 2, 2023When the Crowd Greeted the King
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- Apr 24, 2022The Ascension of Jesus Christ
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- Apr 17, 2022Paid in Full
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- Apr 10, 2022Extravagant Love
Apr 10, 2022Extravagant LoveSeries: EasterThe Bible is full of verses in which God assures us that He loves us. He shows us His love by what He says, by what He has done, and by the time He offers to spend with us. What is our response? How do we love God in return? Do we tell Him? Do we do things to show Him? Do we make a priority out of spending time with Him?In Mark 14:3-9 we see one woman’s amazing expression of love toward Jesus. This extravagant love is met with two different reactions on the parts of those who witnessed it. First we see an antagonistic evaluation of love by those nearby. But, then we see Jesus accept and endorse this love.We should love our Lord without limits.Mark 14:3-9April 10, 2022 - Palm SundayTo watch the video of this message, click here.
- Apr 4, 2021What’s Going On Here?
Apr 4, 2021What’s Going On Here?Series: EasterThe Bible gives us plenty of information about the first Easter. Because it is so familiar to us, I want to encourage us to ask 3 questions to help us evaluate the events of Easter: 1) Is it real? 2) What does it mean? 3) What do I do with it?What Easter confirms for us is that Jesus died for your sins and rose again to offer you forgiveness and eternal life with Him.John 20:1-18April 4, 2021Easter SundayTo watch the video of this message, click here.
- Mar 28, 2021Authority Issues
Mar 28, 2021Authority IssuesSeries: EasterIn the middle of Matthew 21, Jesus' authority is challenged by the religious leaders of Jerusalem. However, it was just the day before that three events took place which demonstrated Jesus' authority and Lordship. In considering these, we need to consider our response to Jesus' authority as well.What we find is that the proper response to Jesus' authority is obedience.Matthew 21:1-27March 28, 2021Palm SundayTo watch the video of this message, click here.
- Apr 12, 2020We Know What Happened, and We’ve Got Witnesses
Apr 12, 2020We Know What Happened, and We’ve Got WitnessesSeries: EasterThe apostle Paul shares with us the meaning of Easter in his letter to the Corinthian Church - Jesus died for your sins and rose from the dead to offer you forgiveness and eternal life.He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!1 Corinthians 15:1-11April 12, 2020To watch a video of this message, click here.Worship Songs:Kids Sunday School and Worship:
