Jesus overcomes where Adam failed.Where humanity grasped, Jesus trusted. (Gen 3:6, Lk 4:4)His victory is for us, not just an example. Lk 4:13Three temptations, One battle:APPETITE-flesh: Provision without trust. Lk 4:3-4The enemy creates urgency so we tell ourselves, “I have to do this.”Jesus trusts the Father’s provision and timing.Sons trust; slaves scramble.AMBITION-mind: Power without submissi...  Read More

God begins His work in real time and real places. Luke 3:1-2God’s redemptive plan advances regardless of human power.God’s timing is aimed at introducing His Son.Repentance is the required response.  Luke 3:3-9Repentance recognizes real sin and real need.Repentance clears space for Jesus to be received.Repentance produces practical fruit. Luke 3:10-14Genuine repentance changes life, not just belie...  Read More

RECOGNIZE God’s salvation: Simeon Luke 2:25-35Posture to SEE: Walk in the Holy Spirit. He revealed specific things, Simeon organized his life around those things, and walked in devout righteousness.He saw the Gospel: The Uniting: Understood the identity of Jesus, drawing all those who believe and hope in Him.The Dividing: Separating out the proud who will not believe.SPEAK God’s salvation: Anna Lu...  Read More

What does it mean to abide? John 15:4To remain: 15:4To stay connected: 15:6To live from a shared life: 15:12Who we are abiding in: The Living Word. Jn 1:14We are not abiding in ideas, rules, or techniques, we are abiding in a person. The Word did not become a program, the Word became flesh. What abiding produces: Truth, Freedom, Life. Jn 8:31-32, John 14:6From Abiding to Formation:Spiritual Wall: ...  Read More

Luke 2:1-20God’s Glory Comes Through His Sovereign Hand. (vv. 1-7)God’s Glory Shines on the Lowly First. (vv. 8-14)God’ Glory Spreads Through Ordinary Witness. (vv. 15-20)Application:Where are you searching for glory?Christmas is the story of God making glory accessible to the sinners, the strugglers, the overlooked, the exhausted, and the soaked-through shepherd-hearts in all of us.GoSeeTell NEXT...  Read More

The Gospel begins with God’s visitationNarrative: God visits with mercy. Lk 1:57-58Prophecy: God visits to redeem. Lk 1:68Addresses: Alienation & AbandonmentThe Gospel Is rooted in God’s promisesNarrative: Trust God’s Word over tradition. Lk 1:59ffProphecy: Salvation flows from covenant faithfulness. Lk 1:69–73Addresses: Distrust & UncertaintyThe Gospel sets us free to serve without fearNarrative:...  Read More

RECEIVE God’s Grace. Luke 1:26-33God declares favor before He asks for obedience. Vv. 28-30God establishes identity before assignment. Vv. 31-33BELIEVE God’s Word. Luke 1:34-37God’s promises stretch beyond human possibility. Vv. 34-35God’s power ensures His promises will always come to pass. Vs. 37SURRENDER to God’s Will. Luke 1:38Faith moves from understanding to obedience. Vs. 38aSurrender is sa...  Read More

Trust Him, He is working in the silence. Luke 1:5-10, 23-25Silence does not mean absence.Obscurity is not abandonment, it’s often preparation.Stand firm, His promises are certain so anchor in His Word. Luke 1:1-4, 13-17Anchor your life, not in circumstances but in Scripture.What He promised, He will perform.Prepare your heart, Jesus comes to people who are ready to receive Him. Luke 1:16-17Prepare...  Read More

FAITHFULNESS: Finish well by honoring God and others. Genesis 50:1-14FORGIVENESS: Release vengeance and extend grace. Genesis 50:15-21FORMATION: Trust that God is working good in your life, even when evil is done. Genesis 50:20FUTURE: Hold fast to hope. Genesis 50:22-26 NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week for a brand-new series as we begin in the Gospel of Luke and the Advent season!THANKS FOR COMING! ...  Read More

Welcome Overview of ServiceYouth TripVideoTeam Testimonies Leader’s TestimoniesNext Years TripCuba TripVideoTeam TestimoniesNext Year L.A.Global UpdatesHannahCarliCarolynDettman’sSilent Auction Today NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us as we continue our series Jesus in the LIfe of Joseph. See you next Sunday.THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home....  Read More

Live from grace, not striving. Genesis 48                         REMEMBER God’s faithfulness. Gen. 48:1-4TRUST God’s sovereign choice. Gen. 48:13-19REST in God’s redeeming care. Gen. 48:15-16Follow the King, not your own way. Genesis 49RECOGNIZE the consequence of self-rule. Gen. 49:3-7SUBMIT to the rightful King. Gen. 49:8-12HOPE in God’s enduring promise. Gen. 49:22-26, 29-33 NEXT SUNDAY: Join ...  Read More

The test of OBEDIENCE—Freedom from fear. Gen. 46:1-4, Heb. 11:6, Ps. 56:3-4Hidden bondage: FearTruth Learned: God’s presence sustainsFreedom found: Peace and directionFreedom Principle: Obedience liberates from fear faith in God’s presence, not circumstances.Application: Will I obey when it costs comfort?The test of HOLINESS—Freedom from conformity. Gen. 46:31-34, 47:6, 27, Rom. 12:2, John 17:14-1...  Read More