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.

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.

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.

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.

Larry Powers shares with us from Luke 2 about "Jesus Under the Law", finishing up our Advent focus for the year!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.