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When God came to rescue his creation, he drew near to us in the birth of Jesus. Angels sang, shepherds worshiped, Mary and Joseph were in awe––it’s a miraculous story. But sometimes we forget the humility of the circumstances Jesus chose to enter. Mary was a first-time mom. The nation of Israel was oppressed by Roman rule. A wicked king was bent on destroying Jesus and anyone who got in his way. Jesus came right in the middle of some very dark times.<br />
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Christmas finds us all in strange places this year. 2020 has brought us all a mixed bag of necessary perspective changes, as well as struggle and hardship. But like the first Christmas, our current reality is the context in which God wants to show up in our lives, making even our humblest circumstances sacred. God will come––we have to let him.

When God came to rescue his creation, he drew near to us in the birth of Jesus. Angels sang, shepherds worshiped, Mary and Joseph were in awe––it’s a miraculous story. But sometimes we forget the humility of the circumstances Jesus chose to enter. Mary was a first-time mom. The nation of Israel was oppressed by Roman rule. A wicked king was bent on destroying Jesus and anyone who got in his way. Jesus came right in the middle of some very dark times.

Christmas finds us all in strange places this year. 2020 has brought us all a mixed bag of necessary perspective changes, as well as struggle and hardship. But like the first Christmas, our current reality is the context in which God wants to show up in our lives, making even our humblest circumstances sacred. God will come––we have to let him.

The Humble / Sacred Birth (Luke 2:1-20) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

It’s a funny law of the universe––as we thank God for what we have, we naturally start to become less greedy and more generous. Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday we celebrate in the United States, it’s a way of life and the “antidote” to some of our deepest issues! As we study Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 9 together, we’ll find the key to our own cheerfulness and our generosity to others lies in the same place: a life of gratitude.

After Thanksgiving (2 Corinthians 9:6-15) - Pastor Gabe Moreno

Are you passionate about your work?  Would it surprise you to know that 87% of Americans say they have no passion for their work? But what if your job, school or stay-at-home work is the exact place God has placed you to powerfully use you to advance both His presence and His principles?  What if your life’s work can actually become a Work of Life? Join us, as we explore the power of bringing our faith to work.

Making Your Life's Work a Work of Life (Colossians 3:23-24) - Pastor Ryan Hurley

Most of us are never just satisfied with our lives “as is.” Sometimes that means we need to practice contentment...but other times, this is actually a good thing, because on some level we’re all longing for transformation. The beautiful news is that Jesus wants to transform us as we walk with him - and that takes shape in lives that produce beautiful results!

Most of us are never just satisfied with our lives “as is.” Sometimes that means we need to practice contentment...but other times, ...

Jesus Transforms Us (Colossians 3:12-25) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

In our current cultural moment, we all kind of just define ourselves however we want, right? We build our identities on various principles, passions, goals. The bummer thing is, how we understand ourselves drives how we live and why we do what we do, so if what we’ve built our identities on crumbles...everything else does too. That’s why the only certain place to root our identities is in Jesus Christ. When Jesus is our life, we end up with a deeper joy than anything we could have enjoyed through any other source of identity.

Jesus is Our Life (Colossians 3:1-11) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

God never saves us for isolation––he saves us for community. In a world divided along every line imaginable, Jesus is truly unique. He brings together people from wildly different cultures, backgrounds, languages and ethnicities to form a relational network called the church, God’s family, the body of Christ. It means none of us is ever truly alone, and we have a good and loving leader we can look to for guidance no matter what’s going on.

Jesus is the Head of the Body (Colossians 2:11-23) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

Who is Jesus––really? Whether you love him or hate him, everyone has an answer to that question. A great teacher. A prophet. A healer. A wandering troublemaker. A divisive rabbi. All of these answers are true in one sense or another, but eventually we all have to take a side on the most controversial of Jesus’ names: Son of God. Is Jesus really God? Whatever your answer is, it’s time to take a second look at who or what reigns as Lord over your life...only when we allow Jesus to be God in our lives will we truly be free.

Jesus is Fully God (Colossians 2:1-10) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

2020 has been tough –– there’s no denying it! But as we all search desperately for a “return to normal” or even a “new normal,” let’s not miss the ways God maybe doesn’t want us to go back to how things were...As we seek the Lord for fresh vision moving forward, let’s expect the very best from him because for the follower of Jesus, the best is always yet to come.

Rebuild, Don’t Rebrand (Nehemiah 8:1-12) - Pastor Gabe Moreno

Every broken place in our lives is an opportunity for healing, and no healing is impossible. Broken relationships are some of the most painful places we inhabit in this life. That’s why, when we’re confronted with broken relationships, we can take courage and find great comfort in knowing Jesus is the great Reconciler. He reconciled us to God, and he is more than able to reconcile our relationships with other people too.

Jesus Reconciles (Colossians 1:19-29) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

The Bible uses some pretty big language to talk about Jesus…Preeminent. Firstborn of creation. Humbled and exalted. What does it all mean? And, what difference does it make in our lives? Understanding who Jesus is makes all the difference in the world. In a world that’s constantly changing, uncertain, sometimes overwhelming, Jesus is hope and truth and love who doesn’t change. Join us for a new message series, as we embark together on a journey through Colossians into a whole new understanding of Jesus.

Jesus is Preeminent (Colossians 1:1-18) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

We’ve all got those friends who are super blunt and say the things we were thinking about but didn’t verbalize. Jesus is kind of like this, but often he asks questions instead––the kinds of questions that get us to say those things that are on our minds and reveal what’s truly going on in our hearts. When we let God’s words to us (including his questions) hit our hearts, we open ourselves up to greater depth with God than we’ve ever known before...and to the abundant life Jesus promised us.

Life-Giving Words (John 6:67-71) - Pastor Gabe Moreno

We’ve all had those times where we didn’t realize the power contained in something we thought was insignificant...small choices that turned out to be big decisions. Little acts of kindness that made a huge difference. Or our words! Words are such a seemingly small part of who we are, but they have the power to make or break us. If it’s ever felt like an impossible task to get your tongue under control, check out this week’s Bite-Size Bible! The book of James has so much to teach us about controlling our mouths...and how much is at stake when we speak.

Go Deeper - Sticks X Stones Series: Get it Under Control (James 3:1-12)

We’ve all had those times where we didn’t realize the power contained in something we thought was insignificant...small choices that turned out to be big decisions. Little acts of kindness that made a huge difference. Or our words! Words are such a seemingly small part of who we are, but they have the power to make or break us. If it’s ever felt like an impossible task to get your tongue under control, this message is for you! The book of James has so much to teach us about controlling our mouths...and how much is at stake when we speak.

Get It Under Control (James 3:1-12) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

When things have been tough for a while, following the Lord can start to feel like we’re just trudging through life. It’s tempting to take matters into our own hands in these moments. Or, if we’re set on being faithful and obedient, we might feel like God has only our duty, and not our delight, in mind. The beautiful thing about God is his best plans for us, although not always easy, always result in joy for his children. As we wrap up our journey alongside Elijah, we’ll see that God had a unique and inspiring conclusion for Elijah’s story in mind all along.

Taken Home (2 Kings 2:1-15) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

Everyone looks forward to the main event. Whether it is the Super Bowl or an awards show or an election, everything leading up the main event is fine. It may be entertaining even. Yet, when it all comes down to it, it’s all about the Main Event. And there is no more substantial moment in the life of the prophet Elijah than the confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Everything has been leading up to this moment. And the Lord shows up big time!

The Main Event (1 Kings 18:20-46) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

Everyone’s got a dad, but unfortunately not everyone has a good one. Alongside the crises we’re already facing in 2020, we see the crisis of prevalent fatherlessness in western society and a world that is all too familiar with toxic masculinity, apart from the redemption Jesus offers men and women alike. On this Father’s Day, experience the hope offered us by our Heavenly Father –– hope for our eternal salvation, and also for true healing and redemption in our lives and relationships today.

Great Fathers (Titus 2:11-14) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

“Speak the truth, even if you voice shakes.” That’s a popular quotation with a very important reality attached to it. Sometimes speaking the truth is hard. Sometimes telling the truth comes with severe consequences. It is especially hard to speak truth to power. In this week’s study, we will see the prophet Elijah confronting the evil king of Israel. This study is packed full of important applications for our lives.

Speaking Truth to Power (1 Kings 18:1-19) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

Trials have an amazing ability to reveal who we are. Our true character is shown in the hardest moments of our life. Yet, the most precious part of the issues of life is that it gives us an opportunity to walk in faith. God is in the miracle business. When we choose to trust the Lord in the midst of the messiness of life, He does His most cherished work. We will see this on display as we watch how God works through Elijah in the life of the widow of Zarephath.

Trust and Resurrection (1 Kings 17:8-24) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

So everything is going all kinds of wrong –– right? It’s falling apart in every imaginable direction…We’ve all been there. And when that happens, it's easy to blame God or wonder where he is and why he didn’t do anything to stop this from happening to us. The prophet Elijah had some of the same questions, and as we journey with him we’ll learn God is always multitasking: working in miraculous ways we maybe just haven’t seen…yet.

God Works (1 Kings 16:29-17:7) - Pastor Daniel Fusco

Jesus never promised us a life where everything would be easy. Jesus never said that if we followed him everything would be smooth sailing. The Lord never promised us a rose garden without thorns. But in everything, Jesus is doing a unique work. There is no waste in God’s kingdom. Everything is purposeful and God uses all things to do His work.

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