Pastor Jacob Jurado's Sermons (video)

The movie Enchanted poses the question, can you have a fairy tale relationship in the real world? This isnt just a meaningless question, but it is a question that every couple must ask. Fortunately, this is a question that God speaks to in Scripture. This may sound weird, but I believe in fairy tales, because I believe in Eden. I believe the relationship of Adam and Eve is a template of every fairy tale ever told. I believe it is still in the hearts of every boy, girl, and adult. But does that mean that fairy tales no longer exist since Adam and Eve sinned and were kicked out of the garden? Listen to this message as we explore the Word of God and see all He has to say about fairy tales and the movie Enchanted

There were two criminals crucified on each side of Jesus. I believe at some point we will all find ourselves in this situation. The question is which criminal will we be. One was in denial, grasping for life, trying to make himself feel better. The other had let go of life and accepted the harsh reality of his guilt and helplessness. One will die and experience life to the fullest, while the other will die with a cast, never to have known and never to know the full life Jesus provides.

Today we have Terry Packman, an ex-Marine, helping me teach from the book of Numbers. For over 500 years the descendant of Abraham have been looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promise to inherit the land of Canaan. After leaving Egypt, they have been marching to Canaan in order to take what has been promised, but when they get there, they abandon their promise, they abandon their mission and decide to turn back. What can a Marine teach us about our mission? Listen and find out.

There's a certain order to things... Sometimes, when something gets out of oredr there are no drastic consequences, but other times the consequences are huge. Today we're going to look at Matthew 9 and Luke 15, two circumstances where the religious leaders are shocked that Jesus is hanging out with shady people, and find that when we make God's primary desire secondary, the consequences are destructive. This message is inspired by a podcast from National New Church Conference with John Burke, and Vince Antonucci. It is also inspired by John Burke's book, "No Perfect People Allowed."

I remember watching this incredible Laker game all alone a few years ago. They should have lost, but two miracles happened and Kobe Bryant hit two incredible shots (one to tie the game at the end of regulation, and one to win it in overtime). All I remember is jumping in the air celebrating in disbelief and then 2 mins after the game ended i did something....i was compelled to do something...i called my brother and then my father so we could all celebrate together. The moment was good celebrating it alone, but something deep inside wanted to share it with somebody else. God looked down and said, "It's not good for man to be alone."

When Jesus retreats with his disciples to Caesarea Philippi, Jesus takes His disciples to a wicked and vile city that was dedicated to the greek god Pan. Jesus conversation with his disciples does not take place here by coincidence. No, Jesus is preparing them for the shriek of Pan.

I read my Bible, mediate on His word, pray, go to church, and do my best to live a holy life, but I have a problem...I want more of Jesus. I'm not satisfied. Maybe, to experience Jesus more fully, i need to join Him in His work. Maybe...to understand where Jesus is working in this world, i need to understand His heart. Where will this all lead me? Where will i end up? Maybe...just maybe...it'll lead me into a bar. This message was inspired by a pastor named Vince Antonucci (go to his blog and read it all-www.vinceantonucci.com)

I not only think Jesus would leave Denny's, but I know He did. He left a wonderful table full of great food and conversation to wander the streets with Ted. Sure its incredibly sacrificial, but when you love like Jesus does, you're compelled. This message was inspired by a pastor named Vince Antonucci (go to his blog and read it all-www.vinceantonucci.com)

As we begin our advent season, we look at the implications of the world becoming flesh, we realize that Jesus entered our world. Not just our physical world, but he enters our world of struggles, temptations, and pain. But he just doesn't enter our world, but he comes into our world....our own personal darkness and chaos to bring us light. This message was inspired by a pastor named Vince Antonucci (go to his blog and read it all-www.vinceantonucci.com)

As we turn to the last chapter of 2nd Thessalonians, we struck by a passage of scripture that seems obsolete and outdated. Maybe it is not the passage that is out dated, but the Church who is operating in the wrong paradigm to understand its relevancy