Calvary La Habra

Pastor Lance speaks about how John, identifying as the elder, shares insights on love and truth as essential values for the church amidst persecution. He discusses agape love as unconditional and selfless, emphasizing the importance of truth in faith. He addresses the spirit of the antichrist and the need for discernment against false teachings. He highlights the significance of using spiritual gi...

Jason Stead highlights the significance of returning to Jerusalem and rebuilding after exile. He recounts the challenges faced by the exiles, including discouragement, but emphasizes God's faithfulness through the encouragement of prophets. He touches on the celebration of Passover and the feast of unleavened bread, which symbolizes God's protection and the removal of sin.

Finishing up the book of 1 John, Pastor Lance explains the difference between "sin that leads to death" and sin that does not. He explains about continual/habitual sin and how Jesus is the only One who can truly deliver us from our sins when we repent. Pastor Lance also reminds us that Satan is a defeated foe, and that we believers walk in victory!

Steve Busch shares out of Ezra 6, reflecting on the Israelites' efforts to rebuild the temple. He stresses that God is omnipotent, and He prepares us for anything the enemy might throw at us, so we can trust in His plan for our lives.

Pastor Lance teaches on 1 John 5:14-15, exploring prayer and the different ways of how God answers our prayers. He stresses the importance of understanding the assurance of salvation and the character of God, and aligning our personal desires with His will in prayer.

John Busch teaches through Ezra 5:1-17, reflecting on how we can overcome adversity while we pursue the Lord. Just as a silversmith refines silver, so God will work on our hearts as we stay committed to the work of building His kingdom.

Joey Buran, a longtime friend to our church, shares the journey God took him on from professional surfing to a pulpit. He reflects on the emptiness that can follow success and emphasizes the transformative power of his faith in God, and the generational legacy that the Lord has built through his life.

Chad Bell takes us through Ezra 4, teaching about the exiles returning and rebuilding the temple in joy. He asserts that Satan will always oppose what God wants to build in and through us. Challenges lead to spiritual growth, and it is vital that we persevere in prayer and resilience through our trials.

Picking up in 1 John 5:6-13, Pastor Lance considers how God's love influences us as believers to love one another in truth. He explains the certainties we can have about Jesus' divinity because He was affirmed by the Father and the Holy Spirit at His conception/birth, baptism, death, and resurrection.

Gabe Jauregui teaches out of Ezra 3, talking about the rebuilding of the temple and the importance of lineage in the narrative. He explains that true worship is about the heart, not the building.

In 1 John 5:1-5, Pastor Lance continues our studies through John's message about the love of God. He highlights the importance of obedience to God, and how we can only demonstrate love through our actions.

Listen to Pastor Lance share on the Sanctity of Life, as well as our friend from "Love Life" Shon Thornburg. Shon shares with us about the impact that Love Life has had nationally, statewide, and locally, as well as how we can get involved with upcoming opportunities to support families in crisis looking for hope.

Randy Dickinson shares out of Ezra 2 about the importance of understanding the exiles outlined in God's Word, and how Daniel and Jeremiah fit into the equation. He talks about the roles of priests and singers in Jerusalem, as well as the significance of genealogy. He shares Ezra's role in bringing God's Word and the commitment to worship after exile.

Stan Mitchell shares with us about the woman with the alabaster jar from Luke 7:36-47. The main focus was that extravagant love deserves extravagant surrender!

Jason Stead kicks off our new Wednesday night studies through Ezra and Nehemiah by teaching through Ezra 1. He shares about embracing a new identity in Christ, focusing on grace, redemption, and freedom from shame. Introducing Ezra, Jason also talked about revival and rebuilding, and the importance of humility and allowing for God's intervention in our life.

Pastor Lance gives an update about the SoCal fires, and teaches us what the Bible says about being the church in the midst of crisis. He shares about compassion, mercy, and the importance of acting on empathy, encouraging Calvary La Habra to support those in need this week.

Pastor Lance kicks off the New Year sharing about the One Year Bible reading plan that the church is going through again. He stresses the importance of personal devotion, scripture reading, and avoiding distractions in our time with the Lord.

1 John 4:17-21 explores the Father-Son relationship of the Trinity, and the attributes passed from God to believers. Pastor Lance emphasizes that God is light and love, urging believers to reflect these qualities. He discusses the importance of abiding in God's love, which leads to personal experiences and the ability to love others. True love for God is shown through love for others, authenticity...

Larry Powers shares with us from Luke 2 about "Jesus Under the Law", finishing up our Advent focus for the year!

Finishing up our 3 part series on "Key Events of Advent", Pastor Lance discusses the event of Jesus' birth itself...how God our Creator stepped down into the filth of humanity and took on flesh to one day save us from our sin!

Pastor Lance continues our Advent series, focusing on Jesus' incarnation reflecting both His humanity and deity, including the historical context of His coming. He emphasizes the miraculous birth of Jesus, explaining the message given to Mary in depth, as well as its significance for our faith.

Pastor Lance kicks off the Advent series in Luke 1, focusing on Zacharias and Elizabeth's story, before the birth of John the Baptist. In this context, he highlights the importance of faith and trusting the Lord in the events leading up to the birth of Jesus as King!

Steve Busch highlights the difference between providing a defense and giving a reason for your faith. He emphasizes the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, showcasing the apostles' unwavering faith as a defense for Christianity. As believers, it's important that we defend our faith with historical evidence while fulfilling the Great Commission of Matthew 28!

As Pastor Lance continues through 1 John 4, he emphasizes God's love through our actions towards others. He explains the characteristics of true agape love, and how when we love others sacrificially, it is a reflection of our Father's nature.

Gabe Jauregui walks us through the brutality of the crucifixion, and the mockery that our Lord faced leading up to it. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the personal nature of the cross. Jesus took on my personal sin, so that I may be one with the Father. The cross of Christ is the pinnacle of the Love our God has toward us.