INTRODUCTION One side of Jesus’ life you may not be familiar with is His ability to maintain composure. Jesus was both meek and strong. 1 Peter 2:23 He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. Jesus …
THE AGONY OF JESUS FOR SINNERS No one is born without sin; sin’s penalty is death, and Jesus came to absorb God’s wrath against sinners by dying in our place. Matthew 26:57-68 Then the people who had arrested Jesus led him to the home of Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of religious law …
GOD’S TRANSCENDENT LOVE JOHN 3:16-21 16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. 18 “There is no judgme …
SERVANT LEADERSHIP Mark 10:35-42 / Matthew 20:17-28 James and John wanted to be on Jesus’ right and left hand when he took his Throne in Glory. This portrayal of earthly power grabbing is an reminder to us that Jesus is not focused on glory and the privileges of power, he was focused on serving God …
PASTOR SETH BROOKS PART I: THE COMING SERVANT Isaiah 43:5-7 (ESV) 5 Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you. 6 I will say to the north, Give up, and to the south, Do not withhold; bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION There is a reason why sermons on prayer, grace, relationships, marriage, encouragement, prophecy, and other topics are safe. They are all true, but they are not threatening. Something about the topic of finances makes Christians uncomfortable. God doesn’t need our money, …
INTRODUCTION Romans 15:5-6 5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. We as individuals exist to glorify God, we as a church …
DR. MITCH GLASER President Chosen People Ministries 1. THE JUDGEMENT Matthew 23:37-39 Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem His desire to gather Israel met with unwillingness Prophecy: The Temple to be destroyed Until: The Jewish people say “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” 2. THE HOP …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION In the church there needs to be examples of other men serving Jesus. Young men need to see older men enthusiastic about the eternal King and His church. 1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION Regardless of the country, every church’s character is shaped by its leadership. A church guided by biblical leadership is never a coincidence. With biblical leadership, the church can function healthy and effectively. The Bible describes the kind of man to lead in the lo …
THE HOLY SPIRIT & THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT Hearing the Voice of God Many people in church’s and even here in our church ask these questions. “How can I hear God?” Sometimes the question is slightly different, “How can I learn to hear God’s voice more clearly?” “Why is God silent?” Rest assured, G …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION If you follow Jesus long enough, there will be seasons when you long for a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. “By fasting, we are not so much abstaining from food as we are feasting on the Word of God.” Richard Foster When we fast, it’s a time to draw closer to …
INTRODUCTION Do you know that God is the most generous gift-giver you can ever know? When we are saved, God gives each of us a Spiritual Gift so that we can live for him and others. So, what are these gifts, and are they the same as talents? Both come from God; however, talents are like gifts that c …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION If you follow Jesus long enough, there will be seasons where you can long for a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. Salvation in Jesus is a completed work. While maturing in Jesus (sanctification) is ongoing, we are not progressively being saved. Many followers o …
INTRODUCTION The Doctrine of Pneumatology is a particular discipline within Christian Theology, that focuses on the Study of the Holy Spirit. Pneumatology = is derived from the Greek word, “Pneuma,” can be translated to “spirit,” “wind,” or “breath.” John 3:8 “The wind blows where it wishes, and you …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION Is it possible that worshipping the Living God on a Sunday is semi-interesting because, throughout the week, God is semi-interesting? If you claim to have a relationship with the Living God through Jesus, worship can be a habitual part of your daily life not a hobby. The …
HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH 3 REASONS WHY WE SHARE OUR FAITH WITH OTHERS: 1. LOVE Love motivates us as followers of Christ to use the unique personalities that God has given us to communicate Christ to people. God uses all of us differently to point people to Jesus Christ. John 3:16 For God so lo …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION There has always been pressure from many outlets to influence churches to deviate from biblical normalcy. When a church’s goal is to conform to the ways of this world instead of the ways of Christ, the church community is in danger of death. What is the church’s at …
Midweek “Good to Know Series” Notes SALVATION Salvation – CVC believes that Salvation is God’s gift to us. This gift includes: the forgiveness of sin, acceptance into God’s family; a new life and nature; His presence within us: and assurance of our eternal life in heaven. While this gift is free to …
DR. LARRY LAMB THE WISE INVESTMENT OF TIME Wise is the person who takes their 24-hour allotment and invests their hours as someone would take dollars and see the work of compound interest. The Bible references time, what we should do with our time, the foolishness of wasting time, and the wis …
Romans 8:29-34 (ESV) 29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. An …
DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION Have you ever covered your life in prayer about direction? “Father in heaven, will You show me clearly what my life should be for You?” What should I do with the only life God has given me? How can I know the Will of God? Reference to the book, Slave, by John MacAr …
INTRODUCTION Salvation is God’s plan to give people eternal life. Salvation is the work of God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). Salvation is God’s way, never man’s way. Salvation is God’s initiative (John 6:44). 1. WHAT IS SALVATION? Salvation – Deliverance from danger or suffering. God’s S …
PASTOR CHARLIE ARELLANO INTRODUCTION Last week’s challenge – Really look within at how we love. Love, not like the unbelieving world demonstrates love but instead looking at God’s perfect and unselfish model of love. We serve a loving, patient and forbearing God who tells us that it is never …
PASTOR CHARLIE ARELLANO LOVE Love is a word that gets thrown around a lot. Conversely, many people never use the word love because they have never had love demonstrated to them; they have had negative experiences with the term, so the word is held back and seldom used, if ever. 1 John 4:7-12 (NLT) 7 …
DR. LARRY LAMB TAKE AN INVENTORY OF WHAT YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THE LORD NEXT YEAR. Do you have a plan to keep growing? Philippians 4:10-14 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. …
DR. LARRY LAMB THE JOY OF AN IDENTIFYING SAVIOR
Dr. LARRY LAMB AN IDENTIFYING SAVIOR “Had my Savior been God only, I might perhaps have trusted Him, but I never could have come near to Him without fear. Had my Savior been man only, I might have loved Him, but I never could have felt sure that He was able to take away my sins. But, blessed …
DR. LARRY LAMB THE INVITATION One day Jesus offered an invitation that is joyous at Christmas and every day of the year. Matthew 11:28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. The greatest friend anyone could ever have, the closest fri …
BY: DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION Entropy is a lack of order or predictability, a gradual decline into disorder. Everything that involves people means entropy is in play. Things drift, vision leaks, people get off the mission, and momentum diminishes. Why discuss mission and values? Because ent …
BY: DR. LARRY LAMB INVITING THE LOST AND BROKEN INTO OUR CHRIST-CENTERED JOURNEY FROM EMPTY RELIGION TO GENERATIONAL LIFE CHANGE. An invitation can change people’s eternal destiny and unfold God-ordained possibilities. Where there are people in the world, there will be the lost and broken, and it’s …
BY DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION The depth of a person’s faith in Jesus comes down to this: Is God’s truth shaping my life? God’s truth is not up for a vote or a discussion. God’s truth is God’s truth, and wise is the person who aligns with what is true. When the mind is altered by deception, t …
No Sermon Notes Today Today, we welcome Guest Speaker Pastor Pancho Juarez back to Cielo Vista Church. There are no notes today, however, please feel free to use this new Faith Notes platform to look up scriptures and take notes during Pastor Pancho’s message. Use the Interactive menu at the top lef …
BY DR. LARRY LAMB INTRODUCTION Biblical discernment: God’s Word is my authority regardless of the culture’s message, trends, and voices. Lack of Biblical discernment: I will fluctuate between what God’s Word says and the culture’s messages, trends, and voices. The Apostle Paul, wrote the foll …