Calvary La Habra

In continuing through Hebrews 11, Pastor Lance takes a deeper look at the life of Noah and his persevering faith. He reiterates that “faith is living in absolute confidence that what God said, He will do, even when the fullness of the promise has yet to be fulfilled.” Genesis 6 talks about the state of the world and time that Noah lived in, how evil was rampant, and God had compassion on (and grie...

Pastors Jay and Francel discuss Sunday's message.

Hebrews 11:4-6

The book of Hebrews offers insights to Christ’s supremacy over all, and Pastor Lance takes us through chapter 13’s theme of “sacrifice”. He points out how we can make sacrifices to God of praise, a shared life, and passionate engagement with Jesus Christ and His church. Do we give our lives in service to Him? Pastor Lance prompts believers to examine our lives and see if we’re still allowing the L...

Pastors Lance and Stan discuss racism through the lens of God's Word in the context of our culture today. They point out the importance of walking in Christ alongside close friends when our roots are in the family of God. Pastor Lance and Pastor Stan challenge the church with several questions. Do you allow the Lord to surround you with people who are different from you, and if so, how do you love...

How do we respond when God calls us to be flexible in a season of change? Pastor Lance takes us through Genesis 12, when God called Abram to a new land - away from his comfort, familiarity, and luxury. He then looks over Exodus, and the different ways that the Lord moved in the midst of His people to further their trust and faith in Him. Even when circumstances seemed impossible, and God was askin...

What is faith, and how is it lived out in the life of a believer? Pastor Lance pulls apart Hebrews 11:1, and discusses how this generation of the church has found itself facing new challenges to their faith. In the book of Hebrews, the author is contrasting what believers have left behind versus the superiority of Christ in every aspect of life. We may be tempted to return to the former things of...

Examining 2 Samuel 6, Pastor Lance talks about David desiring to bring the Ark of the Covenant up to Jerusalem. He poses a question to believers: "Have we set a spiritual place for Christ in our hearts/homes for the presence of God?" Pastor Lance argues that the church has allowed things into our life that disrupts, hinders, and separates our fellowship with our Creator, and that God is fighting f...

Pastor Lance and historian Randy Dickinson continue their discussion about the Christian roots of our American nation. Examining the founding father’s faith, lives, and words, Randy asserts that these men (while most certainly not perfect) feared and honored God - and urged others to the same. Why don’t we learn about these things? America has sanitized its Christian history, and the succeeding ge...

In light of all that America is going through right now, Pastor Lance interviews historian Randy Dickinson to discuss America's past, present, and future in light of God's plan and Word. Listen in to get a fresh perspective on the history of our nation, one that today's culture has fought hard to suppress. Lance and Randy discuss how the Lord has had His hand on our country from its inception...

In reading through 1 Peter 3:8-17, Pastor Lance pulls out how the church's conduct must reflect what Christ has done in transformed lives. Once a person decides to follow Jesus, there's no turning back. God's gifting and calling are irrevocable, but the church has taken its eyes off Jesus Christ, and it's pulling us apart. We're called to display the character of Christ in our lives by the power o...

Taking a brief break from our Tumultuous Times series, Pastor Lance shares what the Lord put on his heart this Father's Day from Ephesians 2 and 3. He talks about the importance of a father's love, how it shapes a child's spirituality and the way they express love to others throughout their life. We can't understand the eternal love of God if we merely look through the lens of human experience, we...

Our job, as representatives of the living God, is to bring His Word into the narrative of our day. The world needs the gentle touch of Jesus right now. As Pastor Lance continues through our series, he points out how a huge wall of division has fallen between God and man when Christ came to reconcile us to God. In examining 1 Peter 3:8-12, we see how the Lord desires for us to live, and how He resp...

When considering the world as we see it now, God's Word is as applicable now as it was when it was first written. Pastor Lance points out that God's plan for us is to be reconciled with Him, and to then continue that purpose in urging others to be reconciled with God. He starts at the beginning, where enmity was born between God and mankind, and what the Lord was willing to do to bridge the gap be...

In this next part of the series, Pastor Lance looks at the lawlessness in the world around us and expounds on what God's Word says about it. He reiterates how God does not focus on altering the systems of man, but the heart of man.  No matter where a believer finds themself in life, we must live out the commands of the Lord. In examining lawlessness and injustice, we see that anarchist and re...

Looking around at the world today, it's easy to see that American society is going through a volatile time. How much more vital it is to be anchored in Christ! In this series, Pastor Lance opens by addressing the current issues that the US is facing, what God's Word says, and how believers are to respond. Delving in to 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, he urges the church to be busy about the work of the L...

We are not called to follow social trends unless those things line up with God's Word and promote the advancement of His Kingdom. Pastor Lance affirms that God is still in control, in the midst of tragedy and a world gone mad. He urges believers to be heavenly minded, and to note that what we're seeing around us is indicative of a heart condition. Christians today have the incredible opportunity t...

In looking back on this season of staying at home, Pastor Lance reflects on all that the Lord has taught us at Calvary La Habra. Beginning with the fact that no one is ever beyond the reach of the Lord, he reminds us of the certainty of God in uncertain times. The Holy Spirit, our great Comforter, knows what we need and when we need it, which should be an immense comfort in these troubled times. T...

In gathering together for the first time in 3 months, Pastor Lance takes the church through Psalm 122 and how glad it is to go into the house of the Lord. Just as David wanted to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of His life, we realize that the church is feeling a renewed appreciation for the place where we can worship God as one. Pastor Lance points out how David had his eyes set on th...

In going through Colossians 1:9-12, Pastor Lance highlights how we must be a church who prays as Paul did, to be intentional in pursuing communion with the Lord, and filled with the knowledge of God's will. When we're fully submitted to the will of God, it will be evidenced by the fruit of our lives and the filling of the Holy Spirit. True spiritual wisdom must affect our day-to-day life...we must...

Pastors Lance, Gabe, and Francel return to Sunday's messages and look at how God's word is our standard as believers. They examine the way we view "church", and how who we are (as the church) doesn't change because we haven't been able to physically assemble right now. Looking at the Kingdom of God, we see by the fruit of believers' lives that His kingdom never stops and God's plan continues. He's...

In the second part of "Continue Being the Church", Pastor Lance points out several characteristics that marked the early church and should mark our lives today. Whether it's reading and living out God's Word, praying, or spending quality time in fellowship, in order to be effective we must trust God's ways and look to Him for direction. Do you live in a constant state of awe of God and awareness o...

The pastors pick up the same thread of conversation as last Sunday: we can still be the church in this stay at home season. Pastors Lance, Jay, and Francel discuss Sunday's message, looking at conviction, repentance, and new life in Christ as His church. Living in a world where fear is running rampant, the ministry opportunities seem to be endless. We, as believers, are called to live a life of ho...

Has the church ceased being the church because of an alteration of circumstances? Certainly not. Pastor Lance focuses on the book of Acts in our "Continue Being the Church" message, and exhorts believers to act like Jesus' church regardless of where they may find themselves in this season. While some might view these trying times with impatience, Pastor Lance encourages us to view it through God's...

Pastor Lance converses with the De La Cuevas about their business and homeschooling during this season, their challenges, and the power of God's Word. They point out the importance of knowing that God has total control of our circumstances, and of filtering our thoughts through His promises. Following the family update, Pastors Lance, Jay, and Francel then share life updates, and how various minis...