Calvary La Habra

"The Moral of the Story is..." James 3:13-18

Peeking through the door of heaven, John sets the stage for the next scene in the book of Revelation. Pastor Lance discusses the various views of the rapture of the church, the importance of believers not being dogmatic in our thinking and conversations, and a deeper look into what the return of Christ will be like.

"Will We Compromise with the Christian Left?" A false view of love can be an excuse for serious compromises

"Loose Lips Sink Ships" James 3:1-12

How would a virtuous woman be described? This Mother's Day, Pastor Lance takes the church through the various markers and characteristics of a godly woman, wife, and mother.

"Will We be Deceived by the Language Used by the Propagandists?" Truth is never welcome in a pagan world.

"Flatline Faith" James 2:14-26

The last church that Jesus addresses is the Church of Laodicea, the "Lukewarm Church". Pastor Lance reminds us that even for Christians today, He still stands at the door and knocks, trying to get our attention. Are you listening and responding to the Holy Spirit?

"Class Warfare" James 2:1-13

"Can We Take Steps to Move Beyond Our History of Racism, Stolen Land, and Collective Guilt" We must learn from our past, but not be bound by it.

Jesus encourages "the Faithful Church" or the Church of Philadelphia (brotherly love) and offers no exhortation to them. Pastor Lance gives application to those who remain faithful to Him "in this our day". While the world around us is faithless and unloving, our Savior calls us higher; to hold fast to His Word and not deny His name.

Our good friend Pastor Rick Barnett (Calvary Chapel Okinawa) teaches out of Acts 8:26-40, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian. Drilling in on 3 characteristics that marked Philip and 3 that marked the unnamed Ethiopian, Pastor Rick brings this incredible passage to life, explaining and celebrating evangelism, conversion, and baptism.

In this second session, Christopher Yuan shares how to minister to those who need Jesus and who are struggling with their sexuality, and equips the body to be Christ-like and loving in their approach to those who don't know the Lord yet. Following this powerful message, Dr. Yuan takes questions from the church body.

Christopher Yuan and his mother, Angela, share their testimony of how God used a mother's faithful prayers to draw her son to Jesus and transform his life. Christopher shares what it means to walk with the Lord in regards to biblical standards of sexuality.

Brian Bautista walks us through the life and legacy of Joseph, in relation to the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. The Lord chose this godly man because of his character, which gives us an excellent picture of what it looks like to push through difficult and unexpected circumstances.

The American church can often be reminiscent of church of Sardis, also known as the "Dead Church". Pastor Lance explains what it means to be "alive to Christ", and how we must actively fight against the pull of the world in order to be "dead" to our culture's influence. God is in the business of resurrection, and the only One who can breathe life into death is the...

Our historian and close friend, Randy Dickinson, takes the church through the genealogy of Jesus and explains why it matters so much. He highlights how God uses imperfect, broken people for His perfect plan of salvation!

What makes Good Friday so good? Following the account outlined in Matthew 26-27, Pastor Lance discusses what Jesus' sacrifice means for us, and how it isn't the end of the story. Sunday is coming!

Join us for our traditional Seder service! Pastor Lance leads the congregation through a time of singing, praying, and scripture reading, while explaining the symbolism of the various elements present at each table. To watch the service with visuals, check out a Seder from a few years ago: https://vimeo.com/405722712

Going through Luke's account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Pastor Lance explains just how exceptional the people, the place, and the purpose of this day truly is.

Kicking off the book of Matthew, Pastor Lance shares the new vision for Wednesday night services, inviting the body to get involved in serving! He examines the themes and background of Matthew, as well as giving an outline for where we're headed in the weeks following Passion Week.

Jesus has some heavy words for the "Corrupt Church" in Thyatira, words we would be wise to heed today. Although God gives us time to repent, is that something we prioritize in our lives? Pastor Lance identifies cultural pressures that believers struggle with today, and suggests biblical strategies for avoiding Satan's seduction.

Listen in to our panel discussions on the church of Pergamos in Revelation 2:12-17, while the church has Acts 242 roundtable discussions. Known as the "Compromising Church", Pergamos gives today's church a lot to consider about our behavior and what believers are tolerating and embracing in our own American culture.

The church of Pergamos is known as "the church at satan's throne" and known for compromise. In a culture that is constantly pressuring Christians to conform to non-biblical standards, Jesus' message to that church is one that the American church needs to heed today.

While the church had round table discussions, our panel expounds on Sunday's message from Revelation 2:8-11 and the Church of Smyrna. Jesus' words to the persecuted church are a powerful encouragement to those walking through suffering today.