In this message, we return to our ongoing and in-depth study of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit in Galatians chapter five with a focus on FAITHFULNESS, a spiritual fruit that flourishes from the abiding virtue of faith (as described in 1 Corinthians 13:13), what Hebrews 1:1 calls "the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen."  

Scripture Texts: Galatians 5:22; Hebrews 11:1  

SERIES: Final Days & First fruits (Part 10)  

PREACHER: SENIOR PASTOR COURTNEY HALL  

DATE: APRIL 28, 2019 - EASTER SUNDAY  

SERVICE TIME: 8:30 am & 11:00 am  

Jesus is Risen!  Our Easter Sunday celebration of the resurrection of Jesus the Christ, "firstfruits" from the grave (1 Cor. 15:20) and "firstborn" of Heaven (Rom. 8:29), also culminates this teaching series on the symbolic significance of the Fig Tree in the stories and signs of Jesus' ministry regarding "Last Days & Firstfruits."

-Scripture Texts: Luke 21:29-33

Sunday April 21, 2019

Service Time (SPECIAL): 10:00am (Luncheon Party Following)

Preacher: Senior Pastor Courtney Hall

Sermon Series: Final Days & First fruits (Part 3) -- EASTER SUNDAY

Sermon Title: "Resurrection Day & the Parable of the Budding Fig Tree"

We begin Holy Week and our sermon series leading up to Good Friday & Easter Sunday by examining the role of the Fig Tree in Scripture as a symbol for both judgment & fruitfulness. The fig tree figures prominently not only in the Old Testament but also in Jesus' stories & signs during His earthly ministry, including notably during His final days leading up to His sacrifice on the Cross and ultimate Resurrection. 

 -  Scripture Texts: Luke 13:6-9  

Sunday April 14, 2019 

 Service Times (STANDARD): 8:30am & 11:00am 

 Preacher: Senior Pastor Courtney Hall  

Sermon Series: Final Days & First fruits (Part 1) -- PALM SUNDAY

We turn our attention to the goodness of God in this next segment of our series on the Fruit of the Holy Spirit.  As seen in Luke 3:1-20, John the Baptist, who "prepared the way" for the ministry of Jesus (Luke 3:4), called people to repent and allow God to produce His goodness in their lives in practical works of charity, integrity, and commitment to the cause of Christ no matter the cost. 

-Ephesians 5:1-10; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Sunday April 7, 2019

Service Times: 8:30am

Preacher: Senior Pastor Courtney Hall

Sermon Series: The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 9)

Sermon Title: "Goodness: Giving & Growing God's Way"

Scripture Texts: Galatians 5:13-25; Luke 3:1-20; Rom 15:14-26

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Guest preacher and noted Christian Leadership consultant Pastor Jack C. Witt brings a message on how believers in Christ must assess whether we are calling on God to enable our perceived mission of the local church rather than asking for the enabling of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the Father’s grand mission in the world.  Are we seeking the security of gathering over the risks of going?  The Scriptures remind us that we are not only saved by Christ, but we are also SENT by Him to a world in need of light & truth!  

Sunday March 10, 2019   

Guest Preacher: Pastor Jack Witt  

Sermon Title: "Saved and Sent"  

Scripture Texts: John 17:14-18; 20:19-23; Matthew 28:18-20  

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Continuing in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, we examine the fruit of JOY as the strength of God perfecting us within, enabling us to sustain in the living sacrifice of ourselves (Rom 12:1; cf. Heb 12:2) and sanctifying our spirits for ongoing fruitfulness (James 1:2).  This is a message full of the extraordinary joy found and fulfilled only in the Presence of the Lord   

-Psalm 16:11  

Sunday March 3, 2019  

Preacher: Senior Pastor Courtney Hall  

Sermon Series: The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 5)  

Sermon Title: "JOY: The Strength of the Lord"  

Scripture Texts: Gal 5:22; Neh 8:10; Heb 12:2; James 1:2

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In our series on the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5, we examine the first fruit listed, LOVE, as the "irreducible element" of all the holy fruit that follow, a central key to life in the Kingdom of God (Matthew 22:37-40), the guide for all our behavior toward others (John 13:34), and indeed the very definition of God's fundamental nature (1 John 4:8). Therefore, "Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God..." (1 John 4:7, NASB).

-Scripture Texts: Gal 5:22; Matt 22:37-40; John 3:16; 13:34; 1 John 4:8Sunday Feb. 24, 2019

Continuing in our extended series on living fruitfully in the Holy Spirit, Pastor Court walks us through Mark chapter four in which Jesus tells "Three Parables of Faith, Growth, & Fruitfulness" that are familiar to many of us yet remain freshly full of ripe wisdom.  In this teaching, we examine how the Parable of the Sower (vv. 8, 20) promises multiplication of the faithful, the Parable of the Growing Seed (vv. 26-29) demonstrates both deliverance and revelation, and the Parable of the Mustard Tree reveals the pattern of godly growth: holy service to others from the tiniest of beginnings to the most magnificent fruition.

-Scripture Text: Mark 4:1-32

Sunday Feb. 17, 2019

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Pastor Court continues our new series on living fruitfully in the Holy Spirit by examining Jesus' Parable of Two Trees, one that gives forth good fruit and one that bears bad fruit.  As we examine these words of Jesus, we find guidance for how to walk, talk, and live in the Holy Spirit--and what kind of spiritual fruit we should look for in ourselves as well as in those we follow.

-Scripture Texts: Matthew 7:15-20; Luke 6:43-45

Sunday Feb. 10, 2019

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The Lord has declared 2019 to be a Year of  Fruitfulness for Praise Christian Fellowship Los Angeles!  We begin the  year examining the words of promise from Jesus to His followers in John  chapter 15: Christ is the vine & we are the branches.  If we abide  in Him & He in us, we will bear much fruit, bring glory to Father  God, & prove ourselves to be true disciples of the Lord Jesus  Christ.  - Scripture Text: John 15:1-8  

Sunday Jan. 6, 2019  

Service Times (STANDARD): 8:30am & 11:00am  

Preacher: Senior Pastor Courtney Hall  

Sermon Series: The Year of Fruitfulness  

Sermon Title: "Be Fruitful!"

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