People react in unhelpful ways when we face hardship in the Christian life. We wonder where God is, or what He’s up to, or what went wrong with Him! But God insists on training and correcting us as His children -- and we have to course-correct our minds and hearts even as we endure!

Easter isn’t just for celebrating Jesus and going home; it’s for running the race with Jesus, with endurance, together!

Many people wish for a stronger faith: a faith that sees great things happen, and that doesn’t fail under pressure. If you wish for a stronger, confident, braver faith, take heart from the legacy left by God’s people! Join us this Sunday as we dive into the last section of Hebrews 11. The work of God in them, by their faith in Him, still has further chapters to be written – in us!

As we socially disband and self-isolate, strengthening our faith individually leaves our faith still lacking—less whole than God meant for it to be. But have you noticed that even an extraordinary man like Moses committed himself to the shared faith of God’s people? We're combining last week's snowed-out message with this week's verses, walking through Hebrews 11:23-31 – and it will be great to see everyone gather again in worship this Sunday!

Time and again, older generations can get cynical about younger generations … particularly when they lose sight of God’s promises. But when a generation knows God's promises for those that are to come? A renewed faith in God’s promises brings fresh faith in God’s work for future generations! We'll take a fresh look at the forward-looking faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph this Sunday in Hebrews 11:17-22 – and we can't wait to see you!

"This world is not my home, I'm just a-passin' through" … is an unexpected song to sing, when you feel really comfortable where you live! But faith in God has this effect: it changes how settled we feel here on earth. Are you willing to live as a stranger here – to be a citizen in heaven? Take a look at Hebrews 11:13-16 before jumping in with us this coming Sunday, and pray that God will set our hearts on "His kingdom come, His will be done!"

Faith of Abraham and Sarah | Tim Manzer by East Bay Calvary Church

Sometimes we read about those "great saints” of the Bible, and they feel WAY beyond our ability to connect with them. But these people found favor with God the only way it comes to any of us: by faith! Walk with us through Hebrews 11:4-7 this Sunday as we look back at Abel, Enoch, and Noah: commended and called righteous by God, by faith.

We're starting a new series in Hebrews 11 this Sunday, picking up where we'd left off last year, to dive deep into the lives of people who left us examples of how to walk by faith – jump in with us and invite someone to join you! We’re not meant just to know about Jesus; we’re meant to live for Him, and live WELL for Him! To live Christian lives that will get through hard times AND please God, we’ve gotta learn to live by faith.

Have you ever gotten excited about a gift and forgotten to appreciate the giver? Ever sneak a gift to open before its time? We sometimes rush to what Jesus has to give us without resting in what He came to accomplish. But this Sunday, in Matthew 3:13-17, don't rush past Jesus’ work for our salvation—what Jesus came to do, how He came to do it, and why He came to do it. See you Sunday!