Romans Part 5

Sermon Notes Romans Part 5 What does God want from us? Our faith. But why is our faith so valuable to God? What does faith that holds on to God’s promise despite the circumstances look like? Listen in as Pastor Brayden Brookshier, from our Ocean Beach campus, encourages us to have unwavering faith. In this…

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Romans Part 4

Sermon Notes Romans Part 4 Have you ever been stuck in a situation where you needed rescue? The truth is, we are all captives and needing rescue and redemption. Listen in as Pastor Markus Witherspoon, from our Tierrasanta campus, leads us to see how we are redeemed by the cross of Christ. In this message…

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Romans Part 3

Sermon Notes Romans Part 3 Have you ever been bothered by what someone does but, upon further reflection, realize it’s something you do, too? Whether identical or similiar struggles, there are times when our focus on other’s shortcomings keep us from seeing our own. Listen in as Pastor Jared Johnson, from our Scripps Ranch campus,…

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Romans Part 2

Sermon Notes Romans Part 2 Have you ever had a doctor tell you or a loved one some hard news? Sometimes the bad news is what prepares us to hear the good news. Listen in as Pastor Markus Witherspoon, from our Tierrasanta campus, helps us see the importance of seeing the reality of sin and…

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How God’s Joy is Better Than Instant Gratification

It seems like every year the “latest and greatest” inventions all serve to attempt to make life easier and more comfortable. And at the root of nearly every software update and newest gadget or widget is the goal to close the gap of time between desire and pleasure. In other words–instant gratification. Let’s be clear,…

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Unconditional Love Or Unconditional Approval?

“Unconditional love is not the same as unconditional approval of my behavior.” – Christopher Yuan, Adjunct Instructor (Moody Bible Institute)  It is a common thought today that to “love” someone is to “approve” someone’s behavior in totality.  Understanding how God can have unconditional love toward us without having unconditional approval of our actions is significant.…

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How Repentance is Like a GPS

What do you think of when you hear the word “repentance?” Do you think of abrasive men with beards holding signs that say: “Turn or burn”? It is not uncommon for people, even Christians, to have a “bad taste in their mouths” regarding certain biblical words or concepts—and “repentance” is often at the top of…

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