Pastor Hurmon continued with Part 3 in the Legacy series, “Living A Life That Outlives You”. The overall take-away: what does it mean to make my mark in life? What type of legacy am I leaving behind for my children? Faith must pass on to the next generation. (Joshua 24:15, NLT). Additional cited scripture: Luke 23:42 (NLT); Mark 2:17 (NLT); Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV); Joshua 23:9-11 (NLT); Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)

Pastor Hurmon continued part 2 of our series, “Legacy: Living a Life That Outlives You!” Joshua 5:7-9 (NLT). When shame threatens to steal your destiny, recognize that you are born to be part of God’s story and choose God’s grace over shame. Additional cited scripture: John 3:16 (NIV); Genesis 17:10-11 (NIV); Ephesians 1:4 (NLT); Ephesians 1:5-8 (NLT).

This Sunday, Pastor Hurmon began a new message series, “Legacy: Living a Life That Outlives You! Part 1.” Joshua 5:13-15 (NIV). What does it mean to make my mark in life? What will your legacy be? Take a moment to reflect on this quote by Charles Stanley, “God takes full responsibility for a life that is wholly devoted to Him.” Additional cited scripture: Exodus 2:1-2 (NLT); Ephesians 1:4 (NLT); Joshua 1:1-3, 5-7, 9 (NLT); Ephesians 1:5 (NLT); Mark 8:34-36 (NIV); Joshua 24:29 (NLT).

Skip Vaccarello, NBCC partner and elder and author of the book Finding God in Silicon Valley, shared from his faith journey and framed it around 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV), “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” Additional Cited Scriptures: Colossians 3:23 (NIV); Matthew 16:26 (NIV); Matthew 19:26 (NIV); Matthew 28:19 (NIV); Mark 16:15 (NIV); 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV).

Pastor Hurmon completed the two-part series, “Unbreak My Heart”, teaching that the soul is our inner being and needs to be restored on a regular basis. God restores our soul and restoration happens when we are connected to Him. Supporting Scriptures: Psalms 23:3-6 (NKJ); Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV); Psalms 42:1-3 (NIV); Psalm 103:1 (NKJ); Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT); 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV); Psalm 23:3 (NIV)

Most of us are familiar with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. One person’s victory is another’s defeat. Pastor Hurmon reminds us that heartbreak comes in many forms but that—with health and hope—we can learn how to move beyond it. Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 2:7 (NIV); Psalms 42:1-3 (NIV); Psalm 103:1 (NIV); Psalm 103:1 (NKJ); 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV); Psalm 23:2 (NLT).

Pastor Robert Cowan Jr., of River of Life Church in San Francisco shared the final message in our “Champions” message series. Learn what it means to be a champion of hope in your personal life as you seek to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. Supporting Scriptures (NKJV): 2 Corinthians 5:1-12; Galations 5.

Last week we learned four necessary steps for healthy conversations with people across race and ethnicity. In this message, Pastor Hurmon models this type of conversation in a one-on-one conversation with a member of our community. Supporting Scriptures: Revelation 7:9-10 (GNT); John 1:4-5 (NLT); Matthew 5:14 (NIV); John 1:10-12 (NLT); John 1:14 (GNT); 1 John 3:16 (NIV); Philippians 2:3-8 (NIV); 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV); 1 Peter 2:23-24 (GNT).

Pastor Hurmon began a new message series titled, “Champions”; teaching from John 1:4-5 (NLT), he reminded us that the greatest champion of hope is Jesus Christ. With everything going on in our world today, we were challenged to be a champion of hope. Supporting Scriptures: Romans 8:29 (NLT); Eph. 2:14 (NLT); Eph. 2:15 (NLT); John 3:17 (NIV); 1 John 3:16 (NIV); Philippians 2:5-8 (NIV); Philippians 2:9-11 (NIV); John 1:10-12, 14 (NLT)

Pastor Hurmon shared a special message on the recent tragedies of Louisiana, Minnesota, and Dallas, and what we can do. Additionally, we concluded our “God’s Top 10” series with “Don’t Covet”. There is a common denominator here—in the absence of relationship, our perspective is often distorted. When we take the time to share our stories and learn to love one another, there is no room for fear or envy. Cited Scripture: Exodus 20:17 (NLT); James 4:1-3 (NIV); Romans 8:29 (NLT); 1 John 3:16 (NIV); Proverbs 4:23 (NLT); Mark 12:31 (NLT); John 13:35 (NLT); 1 John 4:18 (NLT); Romans 12:9-10 (NLT); Romans 12:14-17 (NLT).