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Jason Stead kicks off our new Wednesday night studies through Ezra and Nehemiah by teaching through Ezra 1. He shares about embracing a new identity in Christ, focusing on grace, redemption, and freedom from shame. Introducing Ezra, Jason also talked about revival and rebuilding, and the importance of humility and allowing for God's intervention in our life.
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Pastor Lance gives an update about the SoCal fires, and teaches us what the Bible says about being the church in the midst of crisis. He shares about compassion, mercy, and the importance of acting on empathy, encouraging Calvary La Habra to support those in need this week.
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Pastor Lance kicks off the New Year sharing about the One Year Bible reading plan that the church is going through again. He stresses the importance of personal devotion, scripture reading, and avoiding distractions in our time with the Lord.
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1 John 4:17-21 explores the Father-Son relationship of the Trinity, and the attributes passed from God to believers. Pastor Lance emphasizes that God is light and love, urging believers to reflect these qualities. He discusses the importance of abiding in God's love, which leads to personal experiences and the ability to love others. True love for God is shown through love for others, authenticity in faith, and obedience to God's commandments.
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Larry Powers shares with us from Luke 2 about "Jesus Under the Law", finishing up our Advent focus for the year!
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Finishing up our 3 part series on "Key Events of Advent", Pastor Lance discusses the event of Jesus' birth itself...how God our Creator stepped down into the filth of humanity and took on flesh to one day save us from our sin!
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Pastor Lance continues our Advent series, focusing on Jesus' incarnation reflecting both His humanity and deity, including the historical context of His coming. He emphasizes the miraculous birth of Jesus, explaining the message given to Mary in depth, as well as its significance for our faith.
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Pastor Lance kicks off the Advent series in Luke 1, focusing on Zacharias and Elizabeth's story, before the birth of John the Baptist. In this context, he highlights the importance of faith and trusting the Lord in the events leading up to the birth of Jesus as King!
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Steve Busch highlights the difference between providing a defense and giving a reason for your faith. He emphasizes the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, showcasing the apostles' unwavering faith as a defense for Christianity. As believers, it's important that we defend our faith with historical evidence while fulfilling the Great Commission of Matthew 28!
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As Pastor Lance continues through 1 John 4, he emphasizes God's love through our actions towards others. He explains the characteristics of true agape love, and how when we love others sacrificially, it is a reflection of our Father's nature.
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Gabe Jauregui walks us through the brutality of the crucifixion, and the mockery that our Lord faced leading up to it. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the personal nature of the cross. Jesus took on my personal sin, so that I may be one with the Father. The cross of Christ is the pinnacle of the Love our God has toward us.
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Rod and Noreen Carver from Corpus Christi, TX share with our church body a testimony of God's deliverance from the torment of mental illness over the last year. Pastor Rod encourages us that, in times of difficulty, when it feels like God doesn't hear our prayers, He is with us and He is still good.
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Pastor Lance walks the church through the recent Footsteps of Paul tour, highlighting Paul's message in Athens, given to learned people who were culturally steeped in idolatry. In the book of Acts, Paul used the "unknown god" to witness about the One True Living God, explaining God's nature and our need for repentance. Pastor Lance explains how Paul's message and mission is the same as that of our present day Church in America.
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John Busch shares from Matthew 27 about the betrayal of Judas, the various trials Jesus faced, and how the tide of popular opinion turned against the Son of God and led to His crucifixion. He talks about the lessons we can learn from Judas' failure, and what remorse should lead us to, as believers.
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Pastor Lance gives us an update from the Footsteps of Paul Trip.
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Chad Bell discusses Jesus' arrest and trial, highlighting the disciples' actions and the brutality faced by Jesus. Peter's journey with Christ illustrates how his faith grew, and Chad explains the importance of a close relationship with Jesus, and how trusting in the Lord grows our own faith.
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Bob Tyler shares about the relevance of faith in our societal issues, emphasizing the church's role as a moral guide. He discusses the importance of Christian voting and civic responsibility, while addressing concerns about honesty in education. Building on Pastor Lance and Matt Maher's messages the last 2 weeks, Bob encourages the church that we can find certainty in Christ amidst the uncertainty we see in our world today.
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Randy Dickinson continues through Matthew 26, picking up where Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane in one of His most agonizing moments here on earth. Randy highlights Jesus' deep distress as he faces God's wrath, emphasizing the importance of prayer. Just as Jesus submitted to the Father's will, demonstrating perfect obedience, so we believers are encouraged to seek strength and comfort through sincere prayer with the Lord in our trials.
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Matt Maher shares with our church highlighting the four strategies of the enemy throughout history: contradicting truth, controlling narratives, creating conflict, and targeting youth. He stresses the importance of aligning our beliefs with scripture and discerning deception both in and out of the church. Comparing modern day America to Nazi Germany, Matt explains how education is vital for the next generation, how the church needs true shepherds, and the importance for believers to stand for our values.
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Jason Stead teaches from Matthew 26:1-35, which reveals the importance of Jesus's life and mission, emphasizing His intentional actions leading to the cross. He connects the Passover's significance to Jesus's sacrifice as the Lamb of God, fulfilling prophecy for our salvation, and creating a new covenant through His body and blood (communion). Jason also addresses Peter's denial and what that means for our hope and restoration.
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