Hope’s power rests on the strength of what you place your hope in. As Joel wraps up our series, “The New Reality”, we discover that in Jesus, we have a hope strong enough to navigate all of life’s challenges. This hope empowers us to live the life He has called us into with courage, conviction, and compassion.…

As we follow Jesus into new life as individuals, He leads us into relational restoration with God and with others. This week, Joel shares three important characteristics of this new community and how Jesus cals us to become His church.על ידי Joel Enyart

Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we have a new life defined by the presence and the power of God in our lives, along with a new purpose and partnership with Him. This week, Andres kicks off our series by exploring “The New Reality” we experience as individuals as we leave behind our old life to follow Jesus into the new.…

The Bible claims that Jesus of Nazareth was arrested, crucified, and resurrected three days later—and that these events have life-changing implications for each of our lives. This Easter, Michael recounts the life and spiritual journey of James, the younger brother of Jesus, from skeptic to radical Christ-follower, exploring how compelling evidence…

In our “Hearing God” series, we have learned that to become someone God speaks to, we must intentionally pursue a personal relationship with Him. This week, Michael brings the series to a close by sharing seven key steps for developing the keystone habit of spending one-on-one time with God.על ידי Michael Yearley

Earlier in this series, we learned that our ability to hear from God is deeply connected to our relationship with Him. Michael teaches this week that we must be intense and intentional when it comes to pursuing a personal relationship with God. When we regularly spend time with God one-on-one, it becomes a keystone habit—a single habit that sets in…

Last week, Michael introduced the topic of discernment—how do we distinguish God’s voice from our own thoughts and the voice of the enemy? In this week’s message, he revisits the two key questions from last week and shares five additional questions to help us practice discernment in hearing God’s voice in our lives.…

When we think God is speaking to us, how do we distinguish whether it’s truly God’s voice, our own thoughts, or the voice of the enemy? This week, Michael shares two questions we can ask to help us practice discernment in hearing from God.על ידי Michael Yearley

This week, we continue our Hearing God series by exploring the different ways God speaks in a “still, small voice”—which Dallas Willard considers to be the primary subjective way God communicates with us.על ידי Michael Yearley

Last week we discovered that the primary way God communicates is through Scripture. By rooting ourselves in the Word, we can learn to hear and discern God’s voice—both internally and externally. This week, Joel illustrates four additional ways we can hear God speaking to us.על ידי Joel Enyart

This week, we begin learning the ways God speaks to us, and Andres teaches that the primary way is through the Word. If we want to hear God speak, the Bible cannot be something we try to fit into our lives. The Bible needs to be what we build our lives around because it contains the voice, presence, and power of God.…

Jesus came to restore our relationship with God and modeled that the best way to know, love, and please God is through obedience. To experience more of God’s presence, power, and voice in our lives, we need to fully surrender all other pursuits and prioritize our relationship with Him as our greatest passion.…

At the end of his previous message, Michael asked us to reflect on two key questions as we head into this “Hearing God” series. Our responses to these questions reveal our heart posture, indicating whether we are truly willing to listen—and follow—when God speaks. The spiritual skill and experience of hearing from God are intricately connected to t…

Understanding how to hear God is a crucial spiritual skill that enables us to walk well with God, develop a truly personal relationship with Him, experience His presence and power in and through us, and carry out His vision and calling for our lives. This week, Michael kicks off our “Hearing God” series by introducing five foundational principles t…

In our “Greater Things” series, we’ve discovered that God has so much more for us to see and experience. This week, Andres brings the series to a close by sharing four key areas of spiritual discipline. When practiced consistently, these disciplines enable us to hear God clearly and obey His leading in our lives.…

Growth requires intentionality; it doesn't happen by accident. This week, Andres shares how we are able to experience spiritual growth by intentionally training ourselves using spiritual disciplines.על ידי Andres Carias

How do we live in anticipation of God’s power in our lives that is more than wishful thinking or blind optimism? This week, Joel kicked off our series “Greater Things” by encouraging us that we find great hope for the future in remembering how God has been faithful in our past.על ידי Joel Enyart

During the Christmas season, we often reflect on the nativity story. However, the birth of Jesus is just the first part of a truly incredible gift—Jesus was born to rescue us through His death. This week, we gather to celebrate Christmas and give thanks for this Gift of Life!על ידי Michael Yearley

As we continue our study in Romans this week, we learn the foundational principles of faith—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s important because of what it unleashes. As our faith increases, we witness more of the presence and power of God in our lives along with greater peace, joy, and confidence.…

As Christ-followers, it’s important to know how we fit into the story of the Gospel. This week, Michael reminds us that the better we understand the story of the Bible, the clearer God’s vision for our lives becomes.על ידי Michael Yearley

What does it mean to live a life of “Listen and Follow”? This week, we welcome Dr. Thomas and Lita Lee as they share their journey from pursuing the American Dream to dedicating their lives to serving the people of Rwanda through their dental care ministry, His Hands On Africa.על ידי Michael Yearley

Through His death and resurrection, we can follow Jesus into new life if we have faith. This week, Joel shares that living a life of faith isn’t always easy, especially when it doesn’t seem fair or when it doesn’t work out the way we want it to. Hope comes from holding onto the teachings of Jesus so that we can know the truth, and the truth can set…

על ידי Michael Yearley

Despite the many external factors philosophers have theorized as being responsible for the problems in our culture, as Christ-followers, we know the problem lies within the human heart. This week, Michael reveals Paul’s verdict based on the evidence against the human race: that we are all under the power of sin with no way to fix ourselves. When we…

This week, Michael explores the transformational power of the Scriptures in our lives, as they are the very words of God. We also discover that knowing and obeying God’s Word not only provides protection but also leads us to truth, guidance, and blessing.על ידי Michael Yearley

How does your life, as a child of God, reveal the goodness, grace, and incredible love that God has for His people? This week, Joel explores the idea of privilege in the context of the Gospel, which is a gift that we have been given for a purpose greater than ourselves.על ידי Joel Enyart

What are you pursuing? Who are you trying to please in and through your life? This week, we continue our series in Romans and learn how we can live our lives for Jesus’ coming Kingdom. The reality that we will come before Jesus to be evaluated based on how we have lived and what we have done serves as a catalyst to live a life worthy of glory, hono…

In the final phase of "The Death Spiral," we see how the rejection of God’s truth leads to destruction in relationships with both God and others. This week, Andres explores the beautiful reality that God wants to renew the way we think and how we see the world. When we invite God to reveal the areas of our lives where we need repentance, He meets u…

This week, Michael explores the differences between the Biblical worldview and the cultural view on human sexuality and gender identity. He also brings us back to the three Cs from last week, guiding us on how we should respond to emerging ideologies on sex and gender: CLARITY on God’s vision for the human race, Christ-like COMPASSION for those who…

How are we, as Christ-followers, called to live out God’s vision regarding human sexuality and same-sex relationships? This week, Michael shares three guidelines (the three Cs) for approaching divisive topics in our culture: seeking CLARITY and understanding of God’s vision for humanity through His Word; treating both believers and non-believers wi…

This week, Michael takes us on a journey to understand the biblical perspective on human sexuality and how it differs from the worldview of our culture. In today's society, we often encounter the belief that any sexual activity between consenting adults is considered acceptable and normal. However, as we delve into the Bible, we discover God's divi…

To fully understand why the gospel is good news, we must come to terms with some uncomfortable truths about why we need the gospel in the first place. As Joel continues our series in Romans this week, we see that God reveals Himself through creation and that humanity rejects the truth of His eternal power and divine nature. When we embrace the trut…

We weren’t made for isolation; we were created to do life together, challenging and encouraging one another as we pursue Jesus and His calling for our lives. This week, as we enter a new season of Life Groups, Joel teaches how relationships are a blessing and a challenge that help us to grow in spiritual maturity.…

God has a plan for your life to lead you from where you are now into greater freedom. Michael shares a critical spiritual principle called “the dimmer switch.” It’s the reality that listening to the Holy Spirit and following his guidance ultimately leads you into more light, and choosing to reject the Spirit’s voice leads you further into darkness.…

Before we can learn how to be made right with God, we have to learn why we need the gospel in the first place. This past weekend, Michael shared that our problem as a human race is ultimately spiritual… as humans, our biggest problem is that we reject the truths of God in exchange for earthly pursuits.…

How much of God's transformational power are you currently experiencing in your life? Michael continues our series, “The Gospel of God”, this week with five key concepts we will be unpacking throughout this series. We also learn that as we move from belief to trust in Jesus the power of the gospel is unleashed in our lives leading us into victory o…

God calls us to listen and follow individually, but also collectively as the body of Christ. There is nothing ordinary about the church… it is a supernatural community that is holy, universal, and on a mission. Because of this, we should take our church gatherings seriously and use them to “wrestle” both with God and fellow believers.…

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus faithfully leads us as we learn to listen and follow His voice above all others throughout life’s circumstances. This week, Andres encourages us on the journey of hearing God speak in our lives and shares two foundational rhythms that will help us recognize His voice.על ידי Andres Carias

This week, we kick off “Listen and Follow” by discussing two of the primary ways we see God speak—through His Word and through His Spirit. Pastor Joel also shares some guiding principles for us to consider as we learn how to discern how God speaks to us through His Spirit in alignment with His Word.על ידי Joel Enyart

As we approach our Summer Apologetics Seminars, we welcome author, biblical apologist and Biola professor, Dr. Craig Hazen. Through his teaching this week, we discover that we can be confident in sharing our reasons for faith because of the ways God demonstrates the truth of His identity and His Word seen throughout history and in our personal expe…

Have you ever wondered what God’s will is for your life? Have you ever felt unclear about what He wants, or are there times when it seems like you’re on the wrong path even when you listen and follow? This week, Michael shares three principles to help us discover and discern God’s will in our lives, and we learn that God’s focus is not on our short…

This week, Michael unpacks the historical context and significance of the Greek word for ‘gospel’ and addresses three key questions regarding the gospel we see answered in Paul’s letter to the Romans. The gospel is more than forgiveness, it’s more than justification, it is complete life transformation and a calling to be part of a new community lea…

In Paul’s introduction to the Romans, we see a phrase that is repeated throughout his writings, “…Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7, NIV). This week, Joel shows us how this catchphrase communicates a greater idea of the gospel—of what God has done for us and what He wants to do in us through thes…

What does it mean when we refer to the 'Lord Jesus' or say 'Jesus is Lord'? In today's culture, it can be challenging to grasp the full significance of Paul's favorite title for Jesus. This week, Michael walks us through the rich history of the word 'Lord' (or 'kurios' in Greek) and how it communicates Jesus’ divine authority over all creation and …

As an apostle, Paul has unique authority and perspective to see and share the truth about who God is, who we are, and how to follow the path of life. In this week’s message, we learn that Paul’s first word of introduction to the Romans is as a doulos, or slave, of Christ Jesus. Paradoxically, It is only when we are fully surrendered to Christ that …

Paul introduces key words and phrases in the introduction of his letter to the Romans, one of which is “Apostle.” Paul identifies himself as an Apostle of Christ Jesus. This apostleship gave him the authority to speak for Jesus and proclaim his Gospel. He viewed Jesus as his ultimate authority of his life, which we are also called to do as Christia…

When studying the Bible, it is important to understand the context and the original author’s meaning before we can ask how those truths and principles apply to our own lives today. This week, Michael kicks off our new series “The Gospel of God” by exploring the backstory of Paul’s letter to the Romans and introduces us to the idea that the word “go…

What does it look like for God to bring new life out of the graves of broken dreams, fear and anxiety, bitterness, and shame? This week Andres, Christy, Joel, and Neil come together to share how they have struggled with these graves and how, when we bring these graves to God in authenticity and surrender, He brings transformation and freedom into o…

This week, Joel continues our series “Come Alive” by teaching that when we invite Jesus to open the graves in our lives, He can bring new life to those dark places. We also examine four examples of graves and discover how faith is necessary to allow Jesus to rescue, redeem, and bring resurrection into our story.…

In a world defined by sin and death, even as Christ-followers, we experience painful situations and suffering. This week, Andres kicks off our mini-series “Come Alive” by showing us God’s heart to bring life from death through the power of the resurrection. God longs to restore us and give us life to the fullest in every area of our lives.…