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Families are life-giving, but they are also messy. How does God calls us to be a part of a family?
When the world around us feels like it's caving in, where do we turn for security? What is our foundation built upon?
What do we do when we feel stuck? How does Psalm 40 encourage us to turn towards God in those times?
Have you ever felt distant from God? What does the Bible say about the nearness of God?
We often think of self-control as a limitation. What would happen if our perception of self-control turned from limitation to freedom and life?
What does it mean to embody gentleness in our lives in every conversation and response? How does Jesus set the example of gentleness?
In a culture of uncertainty and ghosting, how can we remain faithful to God and others around us?
How can we share something that we don't have? Learn more about God's goodness in our lives so that we can receive it and reflect it.
What does the kindness of God look like in our lives? How can we experience His mercy every day?
Is patience something that we can try harder at and manufacture? How do we grow in patience?
patience #pressure #slowingdown
How is joy different from happiness? Where does true joy come from and how can we experience it more?
We can only love others when we first realize how much we have been loved.
What does it mean to love others from an overflow?
How does Jesus show us true grace when we feel inadequate or shameful? What does restoration look like?
Jesus is the hope we have been looking for. How do we find hope in Him this Easter season?
Hope #EasterSunday #MontereyChurch
How do we respond when we experience a significant transformation? How does gratitude relate to the way we worship God?
How do we experience freedom in Christ? How does Jesus desire to bring us true freedom in our lives?
Jesus is faced with a boy possessed by an evil spirit. What happens through the power of a submitted prayer?
Jesus encounters a blind man at Bethsaida and a transformation takes place. How does Jesus help us and the disciples see?
A woman's sin is placed on public display. What does Jesus do in response and what does that mean for us?
It's easy to reject the love of God because of our past and sin. What happens when we encounter the unconditional love of Jesus?
What does it mean to have new life, to be born again by the Spirit? Today we talk about a man named Nicodemus and his encounter with Jesus.
How we view the world changes the way we interact with it. How are your perceptions of this world affecting the way you live?
Join us Sunday December 28th for our Sabbath Sunday online service and we talk about prayer, thanksgiving, and spend some time in worship together!
Grab your Bible, journal, and church buddy and let's tune in together.
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Waiting is hard. How do you manage waiting for answers, decisions, or direction in your life?
How do we deal with conflict in a Godly way? 4 steps to help us resolve conflict better.
Where does real wisdom come from? How do we spot the difference between real and fake wisdom? The book of James Chapter 3 explores this discernment more closely.
Do you think about the words you speak? Our tongue has the power to give life or reap death. What does the Bible say about what we say?
How do you know if your faith is real? Is it just an internal belief or is it through action?
Unpack what faith really looks like in real life as we learn from the book of James.
Do you play favorites? Do you treat people different based on status or wealth? In this message, we talk through how chapter 2 in the book of James challenges us to think differently about how we treat people.
How do we respond to trials in our lives? What can the Bible teach us about dealing with these things?
We are called to serve the church, not just be consumers or critics. What does it look like to be a servant in the church?
serving #thechurch
Do you ever feel alone exploring your faith? Jesus calls us to link arms and support one another in our journey of faith.
We are called to be a blessing to those around us. Life is not meant to be centered around consumption, but generosity.
Are you sharing your life with the people around you? Inside the church and outside of the church? What does it look like to be hospitable?
Do you feel distant in your relationship with God and with others? Ever wonder what real community looks like?
Do you believe in God's word and value spending time with God daily? This is a practice we need to engage in if we want to thriving relationship with God.
Do you wake up every day living the life you longed for? What does it take to commit to making that life a reality?
God is the source of all good things in our lives. However, we often acknowledge other things as the source. What do we do?
Where do you find hope during the dark moments in your life? Explore the book of Psalms from the Bible and discover what it looks like to find hope in Jesus.
jesus #darkmoments #hope
God is our refuge and safe place. Join Amber from Set Free Monterey Bay as she talks about the redemptive work of Jesus in the context of sex trafficking.
setfreemontereybay #refuge #sextrafficking
How do we find security in God and not in the things of this world?
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Hostility against the Christian faith exists worldwide and Psalm 3 provides hope.
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What is the key to true happiness? Where is it found?
Join Pastor Si as we talk about finding true lasting happiness in Jesus Christ.
We are called to SERVE others. Join Pastor Leland to learn more!
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Jesus promises rest for our souls. Join Pastor Leland to learn more!
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Community is central to the identity and mission of Jesus’ followers.
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The most appropriate way to live in the hope of Jesus is to seek to become more like him.
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Our good behavior will not win Gods favor. Join Pastor Mike to learn more.
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What does the word "truth" mean to you, and how does it affect your spiritual life?
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Do you have an expectation for the Holy Spirit to show up in your life?
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We all need a little bit of kindness in our lives. Join Pastor Mike in 2 Samuel 9 to learn what Kingdom Kindness looks like.
What is the Lord's Supper, and where did it come from? Join Pastor Mike to find out!
For more information on the Spiritual Practices mentioned in this sermon, go here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLndhIjXOTvxIrZBnXZzWjl6-pIop7tcZx
Join Pastor Mike in Genesis 49 as he talks about why Jacob uses a lion to describe different attributes of Jesus.
Join Pastor Mike as he begins our new sermon series. How does Jesus connect to Genesis?
Join Pastor Mike in the final sermon of the series to learn what it means for Jesus to be the Prince of Peace. Merry Christmas!
Join Pastor Mike to hear the second name of Jesus. What does it mean for Jesus to be Mighty God?
If you are following Jesus, your life should look different. Join Pastor Mike in Titus to learn more about what it should look like.
Join Pastor Mike to learn what the Bible says about confidence and self-worth. Who are YOU living for?
Clarity in identity is so important. Join Pastor Leland in Philippians to learn more about the identity of being a citizen of heaven.
Learn about the transforming work of the Holy Spirit as we study the book of Galatians.
Generosity is a distinctive mark of your Christian faith. Join Pastor Mike in 2 Corinthians to find out more.
Join Pastor Mike as he introduces us to Paul, his epistles, and two specific assurances in Romans 5.
Join Pastor Mike as we learn exactly what it means to ask God to "forgive us our debts."
Even today bread is a significant part of life. Join Pastor Mike to learn what bread symbolizes in the Lord's Prayer.
What does it mean to pray "Your kingdom come"? Join Pastor Mike this morning to find out.
When we talk to God, what does that look like? Join Pastor Mike as he dives into the first part of the Lord's prayer.
What is your prayer life REALLY like? Join Pastor Mike as he introduces our next sermon series.
In the final installment of the Daniel series, Pastor Mike dives into one of Daniel's prophetic words.
What happens next in Daniel's story? Join Pastor Mike to find out and learn how it relates to us today.
Join Pastor Mike to learn about the connection between ancient Babylon and the current American culture.
It's easy to give up on the church for many reasons. Join Pastor Mike to learn why it's important to be involved in your church.
Jesus' identity is the most central question in our lives. Join Pastor Mike to find out who Jesus is.
Join Pastor Mike to learn about how science and the Bible not only coexist, but also support each other.
In much of the Bible it may appear that God is anti-women. Join Pastor Mike to find out why that's not a true statement.
Join Pastor Mike as he talks about why there are so many rules in the Bible and how they apply to us today.
Join Pastor Mike as he talks about why a good and sovereign God allows us to experience pain.
Join Pastor Mike as he tackles one of the most difficult reasons we struggle to trust God.
Join us in a new series as Pastor Mike explores different issues that we have with God, the Bible, and faith.
Join Pastor Mike in Mark 15 to learn about one of the many Biblical examples showing us a perfect picture of the love of God and work of Christ.
As disciples of Jesus, how are we called to prepare for the end of the world? Join Pastor Mike in Mark 13 to find out.
Jesus condenses all 613 commands in the Old Testament into one. Let's join Pastor Mike in Mark 12 to find out more.
Join Pastor Mike as he dives into Mark 10 to discuss a kingdom principle involving children and the kingdom of God.
How does your perspective affect how you respond to Jesus? Let's join Pastor Mike in Mark 8 to find out.
Join us in Mark 7 with our guest speaker Pastor Edgar where we learn the importance of breaking tradition and breaking open the Bible.
It's easy to ignore the effect busyness has on our spiritual lives. Let's join Pastor Mike in Mark 6 to find out more.
How are demons, pigs, and the authority of Christ all related? Let's join Pastor Mike in Mark 5 to find out.
God is moving and speaking in our lives. Let's join Pastor Mike to see the different ways our heart may receive His word.
Join Pastor Mike for week 3 of The Gospel of Mark. We are all sons and daughters of a heavenly Father, let's find out what that looks like.
Love is one of the greatest ways to impact people's lives. Let's join Pastor Ro as he talks about Love.
There's a lot of confusion around the Holy Spirit. Let's dive into the book of Acts to get some insight.
What does God have to say about our money? Let's see together, as Pastor Mike leads us in a study of Malachi 3.
Join Pastor Mike, as we land in the book of Micah and discuss our image formation in Christ.
Join Pastor Mike as we continue in the Living Story series and discuss the dangers of Christian complacency.
Join Pastor Leland, as he leads us through a study on the topic of suffering in the book of Lamentations. You may be surprised at the invitation God gives you in the midst of your suffering.
Have you ever responded to the calling of God with doubt and fear? Like, "Hey God, I think you dialed the wrong number. This isn't a job for me." Jeremiah felt the same way. Let's see what we can learn from his calling as a prophet.
Sin is very real, but so is God's mercy. The prophet Isaiah helps us uncover God's good plan to unveil His endless mercy to the world.
Do our "sins" against God really matter? Is there really a consequence? Let's find out together.
It's about to get spicy... Listen in, as Pastor Mike helps us answer the question "Why should I pay attention to the Song of Songs?"
Join Pastor Ro, as he helps us uncover the biblical understanding of wisdom and discernment.
Let's see what the shortest of all the psalms has to teach us about living a life of praise to God.
We may not live long, but we can live wise. This is a lesson we learn from Psalm 90. Push play to find out more.
In a broken and fragile world, where does our hope come from? How about our security? Dive into Psalm 46 to find out more.
As we continue through our Living Story Series, today we land in Psalm 1, and we'll learn what it looks like to truly nourish our souls.
Is there anything to learn in the midst of great suffering? What does God have to say about our suffering? Is there any hope? Push play to find out more.
Is there anything to learn in the midst of great suffering? Find out more, as Pastor Mike leads us in a study through the book of Job.
Often times, our faith in Christ will lead us into the unknown. To take that one step that just seems too crazy. What steps can we take to prepare ourselves for the call?
What does Godly leadership really look like? Let's dive into the book of Nehemiah to find out.
What does the Bible say about wisdom? Where does true wisdom come from, and how can we tap into it?
This message is for anyone who has ever experienced any sort of trial or hardship in life. Let's see how God chooses to work even in our valleys.
It's Palm Sunday! Let's jump into Matthew 21 to learn about the purpose of Christ's arrival and the humility of His kingship.
If you treated Moses to lunch, what do you think the conversation would be like? What words of advice or wisdom would he drop on you? Let's find out as we study Deuteronomy 30.
Join Pastor Leland, as we dive deep into the book of Numbers and learn all about the "do's and dont's" of biblical authority.
Who are the Levites? And why are they so important to us today? Find out Moore as we jump into the book of Leviticus.