Church in the Valley Alhambra

Serving in ministry is a lot of work with very little reward. Well, at least that's how the saying goes. But what if we've got it wrong? What if working together in the body of Christ actually increases our joy and lessens our burdens? Join us Sunday at 10:30am as we look at 1 Peter 4:7-11 and how the 5th Heart Attitude changes our perspective on ministry!

Pursuing reconciliation can be difficult. However, God's Word has a surefire way to make it happen. It's not based on our own tendencies or preferences, but on how God pursued us in Christ Jesus. We'll dive deep into "making things right" on Sunday, examining how we can pursue biblical reconciliation that restores relationships. Join us on Sunday at 10:30am and bring a friend!

Does correction in your life sting? Or does it encourage you? Well, it depends on how it's done, right?! This week we'll look at our third heart attitude: Give and receive Scriptural correction. We'll look at how we can exhort one another, not with a judgmental attitude, but with grace and kindness. Join us at 10:30am and bring a friend!

On Sunday we'll look at Heart Attitude #2: Live an honest, open life before others. How exactly do we do that? Sounds complicated and messy, doesn't it? Looking at Ephesians 4:20-25, we'll see what it means to live a life of integrity as we follow Jesus — and having what's on the inside match up with what's on the outside. Join us Sunday at 10:30am!

As believers, we are called to love one another, to hold fast to unity and to pursue God's great purpose for our church. But how do we actually live that out? Over the next 7 weeks we'll take a deep look at the lifeblood of our church, the Heart Attitudes. These 7 simple statements are taken straight out of Scripture and provide practical wisdom as we follow Jesus, maintain unity and move forward...

The book of James challenges us to live out our faith practically in life, but to what end? Join us as we explore the outcomes of faith in life and how we can grow in practically turning our eyes to God in our everyday lives.

Conflict, large and small, can seem like part of the fabric of everyday life. This Sunday we will look at the source and the solution to conflict as we continue in our study of the book of James.

Have you ever said something you regret? Have you watched your words come out and wondered why you said them? James talks about one of the biggest issues in our faith: our tongues. We use our tongues to bless God and curse those made in His image. As followers of Jesus, we know we need to work on this. But we don't need to do more on our own; we need God's wisdom to change our hearts. Join us this...

This week we'll look at James chapter 2 and the sin of partiality. James warns against attitudes and actions that promote injustice. It's not hard to see how we struggle with this in our day and age. Just like James' hearers, we need to be reminded that God desires that we treat each other in truly human ways. How do we practically do that? Join us Sunday as we discover how God's Word guides us to...

This Sunday, we're diving deeper into James, and this time, we're talking about mirrors. It might sound a bit strange, but James has a single question for you. Which mirror do you look into? The one that shows you your reflection, or the one that reflects God's Word? The first one is just a cheap substitute that won't change your life. But the second one? It's a game-changer. It transforms you and...

James hits hard, but each blow is purposeful and well-timed. The letter aims to correct our misunderstanding about faith, leading us towards spiritual wholeness. The issue is that Christians are prone to talk a lot about faith, but often fall short of living it out in practical ways. Join us Sunday at 10:30am as we find out how tested faith can lead to proven joy as we trust in God's plan for our...

The longest day, Jesus' crucifixion, gives way to the greatest day, the resurrection. Today we look at the evidence of a risen Savior; the empty tomb, an angelic announcement and many eyewitnesses. All of this evidence is incredible and compelling, but the gospel of Mark pushes us beyond the clues and towards a relationship with Jesus. Join us at 10:30 as we celebrate Easter and the greatest news...

On Sunday we look at the longest day, the crucifixion of Jesus. It starts with a night arrest and ends with Jesus giving up His spirit and dying. Often we skip over the details, preferring to rush forward to Easter. But, we need to consider the longest day, so that we can really understand and appreciate the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. Thankfully, the longest day is not the final word,...

Today, we'll dive into a passage that shows the disciples' not-so-great track record. They're asked to stay awake and pray, but guess what? They keep nodding off! But here's the thing, Jesus stays faithful and trusts in God's plan, even when it's tough. And that's exactly what we need, right? Not to rely on our own strength or power to stay awake or to follow God, but on what Jesus does for us. So...

On Sunday we'll look at a misunderstanding about power and position. Jesus plainly tells the disciples what His mission entails, but they don't understand, instead opting for an argument about who will be first in the kingdom. We laugh at the timing of the disciples, but practically we do the same thing. We misunderstand Jesus' mission and posture and instead we put our own interests above others....

People have many different ideas about who they think Jesus is, but most of these ideas are based on only a partial understanding. Thankfully, Scripture provides the full revelation of everything Jesus truly is and shows us how that changes everything for us.

We find our place in the world as we grow into the people who can meet the moments that God creates in our lives to serve His purposes.

Ever since sin entered the world, man has been attempting to subvert God's commandments. It's just in our nature. Instead of following what God says, we find clever ways to create traditions that benefit us. What's at the root of all of this? Jesus tells us that it's a heart issue. Join us Sunday at 10:30am as we discover what defiles us and how Jesus makes us clean!

This Sunday we'll look at two more stories from Jesus' ministry, the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water. They seem to be disconnected stories, but Mark links them together by highlighting the continued need for faith. The issue is that it's easy to believe in Jesus while everything is going well, but difficult when it's not. Jesus exposes our hardened hearts and calls us to a deep fai...

The storms of life bring turmoil, both internally and externally. Following Jesus doesn't mean that the storm completely disappears, but there is deep-seated assurance in His presence. Jesus not only calms the wind and waves of the external storm, creating peace, but He also creates peace inside us through salvation. Join us Sunday at 10:30am as we see how Jesus saves us in the storm!

We don't like to listen. We are spiritually hard of hearing. And the issue is that spiritual hearing is a life or death issue. Mark chapter 4 introduces us to one of Jesus' parables and questions how we hear. Does truth fall on deaf ears? Or does it find a receptive heart that accepts the truth and bears fruit? Join us at 10:30am as we cultivate a listening ear to Jesus' words!

In Mark Chapter 2, Jesus uses a miracle and meal to reveal our deepest need - the forgiveness of our sins.

Jesus calls us into relationship, not just for a moment or a season, but for our entire lives. Exploring the Gospel of Mark will challenge our preconceived notions about discipleship and push us to consider how we follow Jesus as Lord and King. The study is designed for someone exploring Christianity or the seasoned believer who needs a fresh reminder of how things work in God's kingdom. Join us e...

We'll wrap on our sermon series on Sunday with an encouragement to pay attention to God's message. Paul will tell Timothy to be ready for anything and to be consistent as he continues to proclaim the gospel. Often we are very inconsistent with God's message and typically we only share when it's convenient or easy. God's Word will challenge us to be consistent, to be patient and to do the work that...

In the third week of our sermon series, we'll dive into the culture that surrounds the ministry of the gospel. Paul warns Timothy that things are going to get tough in the last days. But don't worry, Paul also encourages Timothy to stay strong by following the right teaching with patience, love, and perseverance. What do you think about the culture around us? It can feel like a losing battle, but...