• Impossible Jesus (John 3:25-30) | Matt Daniel
    Nov 21 2024

    00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer from Pastor Rod

    00:28 A Humorous Encounter at the Airport

    02:39 The Message: Accept No Substitutes for Jesus

    04:07 John the Baptist's Testimony

    06:14 Identifying Fake Saviors

    09:16 Humility Before the Real Savior

    13:49 Delighting in the Savior's Work

    21:49 Conclusion and Prayer

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    23 mins
  • Small Faith = Big Fears (Proverbs 29:25) I Louis Azuma
    Nov 14 2024

    00:00 Introduction: "I'm Controlling You"

    01:22 Biblical Insights on Fear

    01:51 Proverbs 29:25 - The Fear of Man

    05:00 Exposing Your Fear of People

    05:40 Fear as Worship

    07:34 Signs of Being Controlled by Fear

    14:11 The Distortion of Reality by Fear

    16:37 Seeking Security from People

    20:13 Escaping the Trap of Fear

    20:51 The Safest Fortress: Trusting in the Lord

    22:00 Switzerland's Impressive Defense Systems

    24:24 God's Fortress: True Security

    25:23 Understanding God's Power, Presence, and Promises

    28:30 Faith: The Key to God's Fortress

    30:23 Applying Faith to See Clearly

    31:07 Practical Steps to Strengthen Faith

    33:25 Engaging with Scripture to Build Faith

    35:56 Mark 4: Experiencing God's Power

    41:00 Final Reflections and Prayer

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    43 mins
  • You Must Be This Tall to Ride (Matthew 5:17-48) I Pastor Rod Gomez
    Nov 7 2024

    00:00 Sign Up for Six Flags Christmas Event

    00:54 A Roller Coaster Memory

    05:07 The Kingdom of God: Are You Tall Enough?

    06:29 Understanding True Righteousness

    07:39 Jesus Fulfills the Law

    16:26 Positional vs. Practical Righteousness

    21:11 The True Measure of Righteousness

    21:48 Understanding the Law from the Inside Out

    22:31 Real vs. Fake Fruit: A Deeper Analogy

    24:11 Tests of Inner Righteousness

    33:28 Striving for Perfection in Christ

    41:03 Final Reflections and Call to Action

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    44 mins
  • Don't Waste Your Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16) I Pastor Rod Gomez
    Oct 31 2024

    00:00 Midnight Flight to Guatemala

    00:21 First Impressions and Local Culture

    04:15 Reflecting on Wealth and Resources

    05:18 The Purpose of Resources

    08:44 The Call to Be Different

    10:24 The Importance of Salt and Light

    14:09 Avoiding a Wasted Life

    26:53 Reflecting the Light of Christ

    27:05 The Role of Salt and Light

    27:27 Aggressively Doing Good

    28:02 A Personal Story of Urgency

    29:57 The Importance of Aggressive Action

    31:30 Living a Life That Matters

    34:16 Evangelism and Good Works

    41:43 Publicly Living Your Faith

    44:57 The Cost of Being Different

    51:36 Final Reflections and Prayer

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    52 mins
  • God's Favorite People (Matthew 5:1-12) I Pastor Rod Gomez
    Oct 24 2024

    00:00 The Power of Giving Away Your Favorite Things

    02:01 Does God Have Favorites?

    02:23 Understanding God's Favorite People

    03:47 The Sermon on the Mount: Jesus' Teachings

    04:32 The Beatitudes: Blessed Are...

    08:09 Recognizing Your Desperate Need for God

    11:51 The Importance of Spiritual Hunger

    23:02 Living a Life Favored by God

    23:40 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections

    24:36 Struggling with Spanish Class

    24:59 Finding Motivation and Enjoyment

    25:46 Becoming the Teacher's Pet

    26:53 Expecting God's Favor

    27:21 Experiencing God's Mercy and Glory

    28:20 Desire to Travel and See God's Creation

    30:32 Understanding God's Favor and Family

    35:29 The Reality of Persecution

    38:32 Jesus: The Ultimate Example

    41:20 Living a Blessed Life

    44:57 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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    46 mins
  • Two Kinds of Followers (Matthew 4:18-25) I Pastor Rod Gomez
    Oct 17 2024

    00:00 Trigger Warning: Ice Cream Controversy

    02:16 The Importance of Your Relationship with Christ

    03:39 Two Types of Followers: Discipleship vs. Crowdship

    06:15 The Call to Follow Jesus

    13:42 Responding to Jesus' Call

    17:18 The Urgency of Discipleship

    27:03 The Call to Total Discipleship

    27:50 Daily Commitment to Jesus

    28:08 Jesus Over Everything

    28:18 Prioritizing Jesus in Education and Sports

    30:20 Jesus in Family and Life Decisions

    32:54 The Worth of Following Jesus

    37:44 Jesus' Ministry and the Crowds

    42:11 The Danger of Superficial Faith

    48:09 The Ordinary Discipline of Discipleship

    51:32 Conclusion and Prayer

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    52 mins
  • For Jesus' Sake (2 Samuel 9:1-13) I Louis Azuma
    Oct 10 2024

    00:00 A Tale of Royalty and Tragedy

    02:43 The Unexpected Kindness of a King

    05:26 The Biblical Story Unveiled

    06:11 Understanding God's Love Through David

    09:11 David's Promise and God's Faithfulness

    12:43 God's Unchanging Love for Us

    21:20 Understanding Mephibosheth's Humility

    22:06 The Unlikely Love of David

    23:31 God's Unconditional Love

    29:28 Extravagant Provision and Honor

    33:35 God's Embracing Love

    38:32 The Ultimate Solution to Sin

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    41 mins
  • Tempted (Matthew 4:1-11) I Pastor Rod Gomez
    Oct 3 2024

    00:00 Introduction to Jack Angel

    00:33 A Night of Crisis

    04:00 Finding Comfort in Faith

    05:51 The Temptation of Jesus

    09:10 Lessons from Jesus' Victory

    14:27 The Anchor Point in Life's Storms

    16:56 Embracing Failure and Grace

    19:55 Approaching the Throne of Grace

    20:22 The Race of Faith: Looking to Jesus

    20:59 Personal Stories of Redemption

    22:09 Jesus' Temptation and Victory

    24:29 Modern Temptations and Deceptions

    26:17 Understanding the Devil's Tactics

    29:16 The Importance of Patience and Trust

    35:49 Trials and Growth in Faith

    39:59 Final Reflections and Prayer

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    41 mins