We all know what it feels like to wonder if anyone is truly, reliably there for us — in the hard seasons, the unanswered prayers, the doors that won't open. But in the ancient book of Deuteronomy, written more than 3,000 years ago, we find one of the oldest names for God, El Ne'eman — the Faithful One. And we discover that faithfulness isn't a transaction, but a relentless, pursuing love that can reframe the way you and I think about what — or who — we can actually count on.

SPEAKERS:

Jay Kim (Saratoga), video (South Hills), video (RWC)

Bible Passage(s):

Deuteronomy 7:9

What if the kids and teenagers around you are already hearing from God — and just need someone to help them recognize it? This message explores the story of young Samuel and the surprising truth that God doesn't need perfect people to shape the next generation. He just needs willing ones.

What do you do when you've built the career, made the connections, and done everything "right"—and still feel completely empty? In John 4, we meet a powerful man who ran out of options, and in desperation, comes to Jesus. But this isn’t a bad thing. In this story, we discover that Jesus does his best work when we finally stop trying to save ourselves.

Bible Passage(s): John 4:43-54

Speaker(s): Jay Kim (Saratoga), David Tieche (South Hills), video (RWC)

In John 3, John the Baptist’s words—“He must become greater; I must become less”—become an invitation to step out of a self-centered story and into the larger story of God. This teaching explores why Jesus is greater, why earthly things can never fully satisfy our deepest longings, and how the Spirit of God gives us everything we actually need.

Bible Passage(s): John 3:22-36

Speaker(s): Glenn Packiam (Saratoga), Video (South Hills), Video (Redwood City)

In John 3, John the Baptist’s words—“He must become greater; I must become less”—become an invitation to step out of a self-centered story and into the larger story of God. This teaching explores why Jesus is greater, why earthly things can never fully satisfy our deepest longings, and how the Spirit of God gives us everything we actually need.

Bible Passage(s): John 3:22-36

Speaker(s): Glenn Packiam (Saratoga), Video (South Hills), Video (Redwood City)

What does it mean to be "born again"? What's the point? Through a late-night conversation with a prominent religious leader, Jesus reveals the gifts that new birth offers—a new identity and awakening to a new way of seeing and experiencing God. Like a newborn encountering the world for the first time, new birth gives us fresh spiritual sensibilities—eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts alive to God’s presence. The invitation is simple yet profound: look to Jesus, trust in him, and step into the life you were always meant to live.

Speaker: Jay Kim

Bible Passage(s): John 3:1-17 NIV

Why did Jesus make a whip, overturn tables, and drive people out of the temple? In Gospel of John 2:13–25, Jesus enters the temple and reminds us that God’s house—and our hearts—were made for relationship, not transaction. Join us as we discover how Jesus still cleanses, confronts, and calls us back to deep union with God.

SPEAKER: David Kim

Bible Passage(s): 

John 2:13-25 NIV

Jesus’ first sign takes place at a wedding—transforming water into wine and revealing a deeper story of restoration, dignity, and new life. This teaching explores how that moment points beyond a miracle to the heart of the gospel: Jesus reimagining cleansing, identity, and belonging through his own life and sacrifice. More than something to understand, it’s an invitation to experience transformation for ourselves. What might it look like to trust him fully—and “do whatever he tells you”?

SPEAKER: Jay Kim

Bible Passage(s): 

John 2:1-11 NIV

In John 1, 19-51, we see a repeated invitation: “Come and see.” This passage isn’t just recounting events—it’s inviting us to slow down, pay attention, and truly behold Jesus. At its core, discipleship is not about doing more, but about fixing our eyes on Him in a way that transforms us from the inside out.

Through these first encounters, we’re invited to examine what we’re really seeking and how we respond—whether with curiosity, shame, distraction, or longing. The gap we often feel with God isn’t the end of it all; it’s an invitation to deeper connection, trust, and intimacy.

SPEAKER:

Ruth Nazanin BetEivaz

Bible Passage(s): 

John 1:19-51 NIV

Written later in life, John’s Gospel is less a timeline and more a deeply reflective portrait, inviting us into the heart of Jesus. At its core, John writes so that we might believe—not just intellectually, but relationally, learning to trust in Jesus. As the Word made flesh, Jesus reveals God’s desire for connection, offering both grace and truth as an invitation into a living, trusting relationship.

SPEAKER:

Jay Kim

Bible Passage(s): 

John 1:1-18 NIV