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Martin Luther called James “the epistle of straw.” He didn’t know how to reconcile the fact that we’re saved by grace through faith with James’ focus on works. In reality, the two go hand in hand: true faith works. True faith works because what we believe is lived out in our actions. Is your faith visible in your works, in your life?

Faith Works: James 1:19-25; 2:14-26 - Faith That Works

Love is a strong theme in I John 3 and 4. Truth is, we are what we love. So we’re not to love the world or anything in it; rather, our affections are to be for God. And we can know what love is because God himself is love. Motivated by God’s great love for us shown in Jesus, the only fitting response is to love him back and to love others well.

Love Letter - I John 4:7-5:3: Love

Throughout the story of Jonah, there is a beautiful death, burial, and resurrection motif going on. So much so, that many years down the line Jesus would pick up on this Jonah story and apply it to himself. As it turns out, the end of the Jonah story isn’t really the end of the story…

Jonah Meets Jesus - Matthew 12:38-41

Stop waiting and start training.<br />
In Luke 2 we meet two often overlooked characters in the Christmas story. Just days after Jesus is born, he’s brought to the temple and meets Simeon and Anna, two saints who are examples of actively waiting for the Messiah, training their hearts by 1) reflecting on scripture, 2) prioritizing communal worship, 3) fasting and 4) praying. This is a great training plan as we set our goals for 2021.

Stop waiting and start training.
In Luke 2 we meet two often overlooked characters in the Christmas story. Just days after Jesus is born, he’s brought to the temple and meets Simeon and Anna, two saints who are examples of actively waiting for the Messiah, training their hearts by 1) reflecting on scripture, 2) prioritizing communal worship, 3) fasting and 4) praying. This is a great training plan as we set our goals for 2021.

Training Plan for 2021 - Luke 2:21-40 (Sunday, December 27, 2020)

Jesus makes peace possible.<br />
Believe it or not, our default position before our holy, loving and perfect God is one of hostility.  Apart from the salvation that comes in Jesus, we are separated from God, destined for death.  So what makes this “the most wonderful time of the year?”  The simple fact that with Jesus, peace enters our picture and redefines our relationship with God. The angel told Joseph that Jesus would be born to “save his people from their sins” (Mt. 1:21).  Jesus brings us shalom, true peace and wholeness, a right relationship with God that was never possible apart from Jesus.

Jesus makes peace possible.
Believe it or not, our default position before our holy, loving and perfect God is one of hostility.  Apart from the salvation that comes in Jesus, we are separated from God, destined for death.  So what makes this “the most wonderful time of the year?”  The simple fact that with Jesus, peace enters our picture and redefines our relationship with God. The angel told Joseph that Jesus would be born to “save his people from their sins” (Mt. 1:21).  Jesus brings us shalom, true peace and wholeness, a right relationship with God that was never possible apart from Jesus.

A Path to Peace - Luke 2:10-14

After many dark years, the Light of the World brings the hope of rescue.<br />
In such a trying time, we’re all longing for relief… but what we really need is Hope. For centuries, God’s people Israel hoped for their Savior to come. There are countless prophecies that point to the coming Savior… but that Savior was taking his sweet time in coming. When the Light of the World finally dawned, his coming spelled rescue for those trapped in darkness.

After many dark years, the Light of the World brings the hope of rescue.
In such a trying time, we’re all longing for relief… but what we really need is Hope. For centuries, God’s people Israel hoped for their Savior to come. There are countless prophecies that point to the coming Savior… but that Savior was taking his sweet time in coming. When the Light of the World finally dawned, his coming spelled rescue for those trapped in darkness.

Rancho Murieta Community Church Videos

Faith Works: James 1:19-25; 2:14-26 - Faith That Works

Love Letter - I John 4:7-5:3: Love

Jonah Meets Jesus - Matthew 12:38-41

Training Plan for 2021 - Luke 2:21-40 (Sunday, December 27, 2020)

A Path to Peace - Luke 2:10-14

A Ray of Hope - Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38

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Faith Works: James 1:19-25; 2:14-26 - Faith That Works

Love Letter - I John 4:7-5:3: Love

Jonah Meets Jesus - Matthew 12:38-41

Training Plan for 2021 - Luke 2:21-40 (Sunday, December 27, 2020)

A Path to Peace - Luke 2:10-14

A Ray of Hope - Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38

Grupo de Marcas