Matthew 2:13-23, Psalm 22, Psalm 23 | The Weary World Rejoices, Part 2 | 12/15/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. We mourn with one of our church families whose baby was born and passed away this week. Even so, we reflect on the birth of Jesus, the brutality of the rulers under which He was born, and God's grace and sovereignty in forgiving the sins of any who would come to Him.

Matthew 11:20-30 | The Weary World Rejoices, Part 1 | 12/8/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. We enter the Advent season at the end of long, tiring year. How can we find rest in our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ?

Colossians 2:8-23 | Christ: The Hope of Glory, Part 4 | 12/1/2024 | Marcelo Pinell. Our brother Marcelo serves us with the next installment of his series through the letter of Colossians.

Psalm 46: 1-11 | Politics, Providence, and Prayer Part 4 | 11/24/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Continuing in our current series, Pastor Matt unpacks Psalm 46 exploring how God’s presence changes our response to catastrophic events and overwhelming circumstances because He is our refuge and strength.

2 Timothy 1-4 | Politics, Providence, and Prayer Part 3 | 11/18/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. As our nation deals with deep divides and tribalism, Pastor Matt dives into 2 Timothy with a timely message that reminds us to keep our hope in Christ and our mission as His people. Paul instructs Timothy in wisdom in strength for such a time as this.

1 Timothy 2: 1-8 | Politics, Providence, and Prayer Part 2 | 11/10/2024| Pastor Matt Jones. You may be happy about the results of the election, you may not, or you may be indifferent. Regardless, what does God say in His word about how we should think about and interact with the political powers that He has ordained for us? Pastor Matt explores God’s Sovereignty, preaching through 1 Timothy.

Various Scripture | Politics, Providence, and Prayer Part 1 | 11/3/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. With the national elections approaching this season, Pastor Matt will take us through the doctrine of election - the doctrine of how God chooses those He will save, by His grace and out of mercy alone, not by any of our words or merit.

Romans 5:6-8, 13:1-7 | 10/27/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Two Sundays ago, we acknowledged our local law enforcement on Faith & Blue Sunday. Today is First Responder Sunday, where we commemorate firefighters, paramedics, and others who leap to action in dangerous circumstances. Jesus is the ultimate first responder who responds to our greatest and most pressing need: our sinfulness that separates us from God and incurs His wrath.

Acts 9-13, Acts 20:15-38 | 10/20/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Today is a special Sunday, as we say goodbye to our beloved Ryan Richards family. Pastor Matt offers a sermon on friendship, mission, and the emotions of moving from the book of Acts.

Romans 13:1-7, Proverbs 21:15, Micah 6:8 | 10/13/2024 | Pastor Matt Jones. Faith & Blue Sunday is a program to foster closer ties between local law enforcement and faith communities. Today we welcome leaders and officers from Los Angeles Airport Police (LAXPD). Pastor Matt preaches from the Bible about what God wants us to understand about the role of government in restraining evil and crime, and the role of God and Christ in saving and forgiving sinners who have committed evil; that is to say, us. We do not deserve salvation and forgiveness, but God is gracious.