In this opening sermon of the mini-series "Tents, Tabernacles and Temples," hear about God's preference for "tent living." Discover what it means, theologically, that God prefers the tent to the temple, and learn what that means for us, as His followers.

Matthew 10: 32-42In this final section of Jesus' Sermon on Mission from Matthew 10, we hear of the most critical part of Jesus' plan for continuing his mission to the world: people who are committed wholeheartedly to Jesus and His ways in the world. Jesus reminds us that we have decisions to make regarding our reputation, our relationships and our personal ambitions if we are to join with Jesus in his mission to the world.

Matthew 10: 21-31In this message we listen to Jesus as he warns his disciples of coming persecution while at the same time assuring them of the Father's continued protection and care. This is what it means to be on mission with Jesus, expecting nothing less than the same treatment that Jesus received as well as nothing less than the Father's all consuming care.

Acts 26: 9-19At the conclusion of VBS 2011 - "Mission to MARS" we take a look at the Apostle Paul's encounter with Jesus and what it meant for him (and what it might mean for us) to Meet A Risen Savior.

Matthew 10:11-20In this message we learn of the strategy Jesus has given his disciples for carrying out His mission of teaching, touching and training in the world. Listen to Pastor James speak about such ideas as "Go Where God is Already at Work," "Be Smart & Be Sweet," and "Maximize Opportunities."

Listen to Response, a summer ministry team from Point Loma Nazarene University as they lead us in worship. Then catch the first message in a series called "The Master Plan: Blueprint for Mission" from Matthew 10. The message begins at about the 48:15 mark of the service.

Galatians 5: 16-25, 1 Corinthians 12: 4-11In this message we consider the way the Holy Spirit extends gifts and graces to God's people, equipping us for ministry and shaping our character. It is this "Giving Spirit" that ultimately produces people with a giving spirit.

John 16:5-15In this message we consider one of Jesus' favorite ways of describing the Holy Spirit - One who will guide disciples into all truth. How does the Spirit guide us in our salvation? How does the Spirit guide us in daily decisions and life direction? This message also includes a conversation between Pastor James and his dad, C.J. about the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:1-11On this Pentecost Sunday we begin a short series of messages on the Holy Spirit. This message focuses on the original signs of the Spirit demonstrated at Pentecost and how those signs point toward the global ministry of the Spirit.

John 16:29-33In the last conversation of this series, we wrestle with the relationship between faith and suffering; thinking about different kinds of suffering Christians may endure, reflecting on the problem of evil in our world, and suggesting some ways forward for the thoughtful believer. Pastor James is joined by Timothy Linehan and Rolf Geyling who each offer their unique contributions to this conversation.