Bel Air Church

Dr. Paul shows us how becoming Christian means the continual pursuit of abundant life - in other words, how to bring heaven on earth, but through us. Christ meets us as we pursue this abundant life. He asks us, as he asked Andrew in John 1:38, "What are you seeking?" No matter the answer, Christ leads us on a path to be more like Himself. Watch or listen to learn the direct relationship...

Dr. Paul shows us how becoming Christian means the continual pursuit of abundant life - in other words, how to bring heaven on earth, but through us. Christ meets us as we pursue this abundant life. He asks us, as he asked Andrew in John 1:38, "What are you seeking?" No matter the answer, Christ leads us on a path to be more like Himself. Watch or listen to learn the direct relationship...

In his last service at Bel Air Presbyterian Church, Dr. McKechnie recaps his time with us, and exhorts us to turn to our community, both inwardly (the Church) and outwardly (the city). He redirects Paul's epistle to the Ephesians to us, as Ephesus was a city full of influence much the way Los Angeles is today. Christ must be our anchor in such a place. Watch or listen to learn more. Resources...

In his last service at Bel Air Presbyterian Church, Dr. McKechnie recaps his time with us, and exhorts us to turn to our community, both inwardly (the Church) and outwardly (the city). He redirects Paul's epistle to the Ephesians to us, as Ephesus was a city full of influence much the way Los Angeles is today. Christ must be our anchor in such a place. Watch or listen to learn more. Resources...

In his last service at Bel Air Presbyterian Church, Dr. McKechnie recaps his time with us, and exhorts us to turn to our community, both inwardly (the Church) and outwardly (the city). He redirects Paul's epistle to the Ephesians to us, as Ephesus was a city full of influence much the way Los Angeles is today. Christ must be our anchor in such a place. Watch or listen to learn more. Resources...

Dr. Sams shows us what Scripture has to say about the family of God. Many of us have been less than enthusiastic about our brothers and sisters. They are all broken, and prone to hurt us. We sometimes take the unique and wonderful gift of being a brother or sister of Christ for granted. In order to grasp what it is to become a tighter family, we must allow God's Spirit to drive our behavior....

Dr. Sams shows us what Scripture has to say about the family of God. Many of us have been less than enthusiastic about our brothers and sisters. They are all broken, and prone to hurt us. We sometimes take the unique and wonderful gift of being a brother or sister of Christ for granted. In order to grasp what it is to become a tighter family, we must allow God's Spirit to drive our behavior....

Dr. Sams shows us what Scripture has to say about the family of God. Many of us have been less than enthusiastic about our brothers and sisters. They are all broken, and prone to hurt us. We sometimes take the unique and wonderful gift of being a brother or sister of Christ for granted. In order to grasp what it is to become a tighter family, we must allow God's Spirit to drive our behavior....

Rev. Barber reminds us how wonderful and interdependent the church is, and how [what the world perceives as] weakness, can be transformed into a source of infinite strength. The meek, the eccentric, as well as the grand and the refined, are all assembled by Christ into a beautiful work of living art: the Church. We need each one. Each one hold unique value. Listen, and you will learn 10 practical...

Dr. McKechnie reminds us that the antidote to worry is trust. The prophet Isaiah reminds the Israelites in their grumbling, that they who wait upon God can be satisfied no matter their circumstance. The simple act of trusting in Christ, who never fails, brings the hope that quells the worry. Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

In the concluding sermon of "The Road To Emmaus" series, Dr. Sams reminds us that the characters in the stories of the Old Testament: Adam & Eve, Abraham, Joseph, Esther, Job, David, Jonah, Joseph... Their stories point us (like signs) to He Who more than knows the secret to all good things. He is all good things. Endless goodness is found in Christ. We can spend our lives exploring...

In the concluding sermon of "The Road To Emmaus" series, Dr. Sams reminds us that the characters in the stories of the Old Testament: Adam & Eve, Abraham, Joseph, Esther, Job, David, Jonah, Joseph... Their stories point us (like signs) to He Who more than knows the secret to all good things. He is all good things. Endless goodness is found in Christ. We can spend our lives exploring...

The hallmark of the book of Jonah is Jonah's disobedience to preach to the infidel, pagan Ninevites, guilty of what would be called atrocities by almost any standard, ancient or modern. But there is a much more grave sin in the story than simple disobedience - one that has traditionally gone unnoticed. God's message to us in this is so important, as we are all tempted by this same sin. M...

Scripture gives us many stories about King David, more stories than any other character in the whole bible. As the fulfillment of Israel's request for a human king, Scripture tells us that David was a man after God's own heart. In this, God chose the best human king for Israel. But David was not perfect. Far from it. God's best choice for a human king still sinned greatly against Go...

Esther, the most secular book in the bible, contains a compelling story: A young girl puts her life on the line to save her people from genocide. The perpetrator comes just shy of success, but at the last minute, a twist occurs and the evil-doer is executed by his own wicked devices - an intense and compelling story of justice done. But filter this through the redemptive work of Christ, and the st...

Esther, the most secular book in the bible, contains a compelling story: A young girl puts her life on the line to save her people from genocide. The perpetrator comes just shy of success, but at the last minute, a twist occurs and the evil-doer is executed by his own wicked devices - an intense and compelling story of justice done. But filter this through the redemptive work of Christ, and the st...

Esther, the most secular book in the bible, contains a compelling story: A young girl puts her life on the line to save her people from genocide. The perpetrator comes just shy of success, but at the last minute, a twist occurs and the evil-doer is executed by his own wicked devices - an intense and compelling story of justice done. But filter this through the redemptive work of Christ, and the st...

A common hallmark of the book of Exodus is the moment Moses relays God's command to Pharoah: "Let my people go." In common culture, that's where the command ends. However, that's not what Scripture records. God continues, "so that they may worship me." We see that the Exodus is a journey from one master to another. Listen to learn how being a slave can bring you...

A common hallmark of the book of Exodus is the moment Moses relays God's command to Pharoah: "Let my people go." In common culture, that's where the command ends. However, that's not what Scripture records. God continues, "so that they may worship me." We see that the Exodus is a journey from one master to another. Listen to learn how being a slave can bring you...

Upon suffering, we cannot help but ask the question, "Why?" Even Christ asked it from the cross. In the book of Job, there are seemingly endless words from people trying to answer "Why?" for Job... but within their own purely human wisdom. The question has risk. We're prone to hold onto the answer itself more tightly than God. And in this, we can miss significant opportuni...

Upon suffering, we cannot help but ask the question, "Why?" Even Christ asked it from the cross. In the book of Job, there are seemingly endless words from people trying to answer "Why?" for Job... but within their own purely human wisdom. The question has risk. We're prone to hold onto the answer itself more tightly than God. And in this, we can miss significant opportuni...

Dr. Sams compares & contrasts the forgiveness of Joseph with the forgiveness of Christ. Joseph showed mercy to his brothers. But Christ has gone even further. God's forgiveness of our sins is more than mercy - it is justice. Watch to learn more. This particular truth, when it really sinks in, can change your life. Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyo...

Dr. Sams compares & contrasts the forgiveness of Joseph with the forgiveness of Christ. Joseph showed mercy to his brothers. But Christ has gone even further. God's forgiveness of our sins is more than mercy - it is justice. Watch to learn more. This particular truth, when it really sinks in, can change your life. Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyo...

Unpacking the most well-known religious story ever, Dr. Sams reveals a truth of Scripture that will carry any soul through any trial. Isaac asks his father Abraham a simple question: "Where is the lamb?" The answer is far more intriguing than it is obvious. Watch or listen to find out more. Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Dr. Sams illustrates how people, ever since Adam and Eve, have settled for a shadow of the goodness we could have. We are incapable of making the choices that will lead us back to our lost paradise. But there is hope. God has made a way through Christ. We need not settle for shadows. We must simply believe Christ and His marvelous light will steer us to eternal life. Resources for a life of follow...