Jesus Christ

"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 ESV

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The Message of the Antichrist

The Bible says that great deception will be foisted upon the world before Christ’s return. Could you be deceived?
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Was Jesus a Socialist?

Some claim Jesus' teachings advocated Socialism. What is the truth?
The turtle couldn’t help itself out of danger. In fact, it didn’t even realize it was in peril. We were the same way when God reached out to us.
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God to the Rescue!

An incident on Passover night reminds us how crucial it is to be personally saved by God.
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A Willing Sacrifice

How often do we take time to pause and reflect on Jesus Christ's sacrifice? We will be taking a closer look at the physical aspects of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. He died as our Passover, He went in our place so…
Old hammer, nails and thorns.
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How Does Christ’s Suffering Help in Our Suffering?

Why does suffering happen? Why does God allow it? How does the horrible suffering Jesus Christ went through relate to us? And will there be lasting relief?
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A Divine Secret in Feeding 5,000

What is one of the most important lessons from the account of Jesus feeding the 5,000?
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“That Rock Was Christ”

The apostle Paul wrote of a “spiritual Rock” with the ancient Israelites in their wilderness wandering, stating, “And that Rock was Christ.” What did he mean by this puzzling statement?
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The Greatest Sacrifice

Many are moved by inspiring stories of great courage, conviction and self-sacrifice, as we should be. Yet one sacrifice stands far above all others as the greatest of all time. And whether you realize it or not, it directly impacts...
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Money and Wealth in the Bible

Speaker: David Marigian 2/29/30 This message looks at God's view of money and wealth, and what should be our view of money and wealth. We see that God approves of the use of money and wealth if we have the…
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The Beatitudes - A Conclusion

Speaker: Luis De Andrade 2/29/2020 The beatitudes represent the very core and foundation of teaching for Christ's following. Obeying the commands of Christ as found throughout the Gospels will transform us into beings exhibiting these "Attitudes of Being." Pls. Note…
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The Greatest Love Story

God is creating a family—His own divine family. And as the great loving God that He is, He wants to see you and me and every human being be a part of that family and share in that great future...
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Beyond Today Magazine: March–April 2020

Most people are aware that Jesus Christ was crucified and died for our sins some 2,000 years ago. But why was that necessary? Why did He go through the horrible suffering He experienced? Why did He, specifically, go through this...
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Below the Surface

Jesus told a young man, "One thing you lack..." What was it? And what can we learn from Jesus' words?
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When Heaven Comes to Earth

Jesus didn’t teach that people go to heaven, but that He will bring the Kingdom of God to earth at His second coming.
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Why Did Jesus Say to "Watch" for the Signs of His Coming?

Jesus Christ said to "watch" for the signs of His coming. Was this just a suggestion, or something more? And if we are to be watching, what should we be watching for?
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Blessed are Those Who Mourn

Speaker: Tim Pebworth 2/15/20 Location: Orinda Jesus Christ and God the Father mourned and we should mourn. In this sermon, Tim Pebworth explores how we can be comforted in our mourning and how we can move forward in grief and…
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A Willing Sacrifice

In a few short weeks, baptized members of the Church will come together to observe the annual Passover. As we reflect and prepare for this special service, we often revisit the accounts of Jesus Christ's life and death. We've all…
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Tree of Life: Central --- Available -- Dynamic

Speaker: James Malizia 2/8/20 Physical human existence is book-ended with something of great interest and from which we can learn many, many spiritual lessons from... these book-ends are the the Tree of Life. It was in the Garden of Eden…
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The Servanthood of Christ

Jesus Christ is our perfect example to be a servant of the Lord and to one another. What are the three types of servanthood that Christ exemplifies?
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Acts for Today's Disciples: Part 5

What did the apostle Peter do after he denied Christ?