Pastor Chad shared a message titled "God's Way is the Best Way," focusing on the teachings from James 1. This chapter of James served as a powerful reminder of the blessings that come from enduring trials and relying on God's wisdom rather than our own. In his message, Pastor Chad challenged the congregation to reflect on their responses to life's difficulties and to recognize the superior path God sets before us. He encouraged everyone to trust in God's ways, emphasizing how His guidance leads to a life of peace and fulfillment, even in the face of challenges.
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Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

This Sunday marks the fourth week of Advent, and we are continuing our Advent sermon series, Home for Christmas, with a message titled "A Better and Future Home." Pastor Paul Cunningham will focus on Hebrews 11:13-16, where the writer reflects on the faith of those who longed for a better, heavenly home. Verse 16 reminds us that God has prepared a city for those who trust Him, showing His promise of a lasting and perfect home for His people. The LJ Brass Quintet will lead us this Sunday as we reflect on God's eternal provision and our hope for a future home.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

This Sunday is the third week of Advent, and we are continuing our Advent sermon series, Home for Christmas, with a message titled "God Makes Himself At Home." Pastor Paul Cunningham will focus on John 1:6-14, where John describes how "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us." Verse 14 reminds us that God did not remain distant but entered our world to live among His people. God's decision to dwell among us demonstrates His deep desire to be close to His creation and transform our lives through His presence.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

This Sunday is the second week of Advent, we’re continuing our Advent sermon series, Home for Christmas, with a message titled "A Home of Promise." focusing on Deuteronomy 8:1-11, where Moses reminds the Israelites of God’s faithfulness as they prepare to enter the Promised Land—a land described as flowing with milk and honey, a home promised by God to His people. "A Home of Promise" explores the themes of remembrance and anticipation. Pastor Paul will highlight the importance of remembering God's past provisions and faithfulness as key to trusting Him for our future.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

This Sunday, we began our Advent sermon series, "Home for Christmas." Pastor Paul introduced the series with a sermon titled "A Brand-New Home," based on Genesis 3:1-10, 21-24. In these verses, we witness the profound moment of humanity's initial departure from their first home, the Garden of Eden, due to disobedience and the consequential longing for a return to a place of perfect communion with God. The story of Genesis sets the stage for the Advent theme, emphasizing that our hearts are forever seeking a return to a 'home' where we are fully known and loved.

Sermon Questions

1. What is something "intentional" that you can be praying about every day during this Advent season? 
2. Is there a time when you felt like Jesus showed up for you, or a time you felt like Jesus was walking with you?  How has that impacted you? 

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

This Sunday, Paula Taylor concludes the "A Resilient Faith" series with "Grateful," looking at Luke 17:11-19. In this passage, we encounter the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus, but only one returns to give thanks. Paula will guide us through these verses and the transformative power of gratitude. This message invites us to reflect on how living with a heart of thankfulness strengthens our faith and deepens our connection with God. Together, we'll explore how embracing gratitude equips us to navigate life's challenges with resilience and joy, acknowledging the blessings in every season.

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Paul continues the series, "A Resilient Faith," with "Generous," looking at 1 John 3:16-18. In this passage, John challenges believers to embody love in words and through action and truth, urging a life of selfless generosity. This powerful message highlights the call to meet the needs of others and show Christ's love in practical ways. Together, we'll explore how embracing Christ's example of generosity equips us to engage the world with love and resilience.

Questions to consider:

1. Where have you been too busy making a point, instead of making a difference?

2. What's a tangible act of generosity that you can participate in this week?  

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

This Sunday, Pastor Paul continues with the series, “A Resilient Faith” with "Gracious," focusing on Colossians 4:2-6. In this passage, Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted to prayer, watchful and thankful, and let their conversations be full of grace. This inspiring message stresses the importance of embodying grace in our interactions and cultivating a heart of gratitude. The sermon will also explore how centering ourselves in the grace of Christ equips us to engage with the world in love and resilience.

Questions to consider:
1. Is there a “plank” in your eye that is distorting how you “see and interact” with others? 
2. Where do you need to be more gracious this week?

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate

Grounded - This Sunday Pastor Paul is launching a new sermon series titled, “A Resilient Faith” with "Grounded," focusing on Ephesians 3:14-21. In this passage, Paul prays for the Ephesians to be grounded in love and strengthened by the Spirit so that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. This profound prayer highlights the foundational need for inner spiritual strength to weather the storms of life. "Grounded" will explore what it means to root our lives in the love of Christ, ensuring that our faith is not swayed by the shifting sands of circumstances.

Questions to consider: 
1. Is there someone you need to forgive or is there someone you need to ask for forgiveness?
2. How can you “tangibly” help to bring the kingdom of God to your family/community this week?

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

Abundance - This Sunday Pastor Paul returns to conclude our "Cultivate" sermon series with a message titled "Abundance," based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. In this passage, the Apostle Paul speaks to the Corinthians about the blessings of generous giving, emphasizing that those who sow sparingly will also reap sparingly, and those who sow generously will reap generously. This sermon will challenge us to reflect on our own practices of generosity—how we are sowing into the kingdom of God and cultivating a lifestyle of abundance that transcends material wealth. Pastor Paul will encourage us to embrace the promise that God is able to bless us abundantly, so that in all things, at all times, having all that we need, we will abound in every good work.

2 questions to consider:
1. How has the generosity of others impacted your own understanding of generosity? 
2. Where in your life do you need to be more generous?

We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at [email protected] to get plugged in or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ.

It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.