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We have heard God wants us to ask Him freely in prayer. And ask away we do. But what if we feel God is not answering us, or answering in a way we don’t like. We get frustrated, discouraged, and even angry with God. So what’s up with unanswered prayer? Sure feels like we are alone, like being in the desert. Helpful to know that: 1. More important than asking is to listen. John 13:21-25 (ESV), v. 25...

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

This Milestone, Preparing for Adolescence, prepares your children to walk through the remaining milestones of the teenage years. How you guide your child through this stage will determine the depth of challenge through this season. Your children are about to enter the journey to adulthood. It may or may not have been smooth up to now but it’s going to get exceedingly more difficult, for you and th...

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

The Problem: All Christians know that prayer is important and something they are supposed to do. Yet many feel praying is hard, boring, or worse, a waste of time? Sadly they see prayer more as a spiritual discipline rather than a relationship with their Heavenly Father. Are you like that? Do you want to revive your prayer life? The Solution: Turn back the clock, and pray like a child. Why be like...

Dedication of Jack & Matthew Lew and Miriam and Colin Liao

The Problem: we only ask when we are in desperate need In contrast, Jesus teaches that we children of a Great Father and the basic natural relationship that we have with God as Father is one of ASKING. Luke 11:1-11 Review from last week (Luke 11:1-8) v. 9 Why not just say “ask” why does Jesus use the threefold progression of: ask, seek, and knock?  v. 10-11 What is the nature of “sonship” that is...

How would you rate the quality of your prayer life? From 1—10 Is this something you would like to change? Why or why not? Why do you think up until this moment Jesus hadn’t prayed together with his disciples? The first teaching Jesus gave was to address God directly as Father. What did that mean? “Hallowed be your name” - Is it a praise or petition? Lead us not into temptation—what does that mean?...

Spiritual Gifts defined: supernatural power given to individuals, at the sole discretion of the Holy Spirit, for the purpose of fulfilling the mission of the Church and for the good of others. 1. Discover Your Gift, because that is part of your identity in Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor 12:1-3) 3 Categories: a. Motivational Gifts (1 Cor 12:4) (Romans 12:3-8) b. Ministry Gifts ((1 C...

Imago Dei Street Clinic

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Prophecy Defined: “Speaking what God spontaneously brings to mind.” - Wayne Grudem, ​The Gift of Prophecy “The human report of a divine revelation.” - Sam Storms, Practicing the Power What is the threefold purpose of prophecy according to 1 Cor. 14:3? Why do you think many evangelical churches do not follow Paul’s instructions to eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy? (1 Cor. 14:1) W...

Why is it important for you to receive a personal revelation of God’s love and to confirm your identity as a son or daughter? What will happen without this? According to the Scriptures cited, how does God the love of God become real to people? Paul’s prayer for people to grasp the fullness of God’s love in Eph 3: 14-19 is for Christians! What does this mean for you and me? Is there anything you ca...

Ten men from CityTeam Ministries, Oakland, shared their testimony of faith through baptism this day. CLC is so grateful to be honored to host them and have this wonderful event as part of our worship service.

Pastor Jonathan Zingkhai, staff on CityTeam Oakland Ministries, talks about homelessness, drugs and alcohol and what City Team does to help fight it. Sharing given by Jason, a client of CityTeam Oakland. CLC has supported CityTeam Oakland for more than 10 years.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Outline: Is there a “roadblock” that keeps you from living more in the fullness of the Spirit? What do you think would happen if we gathered together regularly to pray and wait on the Spirit? What do you think it means to “wait on the Spirit”? Perhaps personally you can start with an area of weakness or need…

CREATION (the Spirit was there) Genesis‬ ‭1:1-2‬ ‬ OLD TESTAMENT In the OT, the Holy Spirit is active in an age of visitation PROPHECIES (of an age of habitation) Ezekiel 36:26-27 ‭‭Joel‬ ‭2:28-29‬ ‬‬ CHRIST Luke‬ ‭1:34-35‬ ‬‬(the Spirit was there) Luke‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭ESV‬‬ (He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit) WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT THE SPIRIT John‬ ‭7:37-39‬ ‬‬(Rivers of Living Water) REPLACEMEN...

The Nature of God (Deu 6:4; 1 Cor 8:4,6; Phil 2:6; Heb 1:3; Matt 26:64; John 8:58; Acts 5:3-4; Matt 28:19) God is not more one than three God is not more three than one The Roles (Gen 1:1; Ps 139:13; Eph 1:7; Rev 5:9; John 14:16-17, 7; 1 Cor 11:3; John 5:19; John 16:13-14) God is Creator Jesus is Redeemer Holy Spirit is Sustainer Ultimate Reality (Mark 1:9-11) God is love

What is the difference between new year goal-setting and keeping in step with the Spirit (Gal 5)? Virtues grow not from behavior modification but from… What the Apostle Paul assumes we know about the Holy Spirit. This is His age________________ 2. He now lives ______________ you 3. He creates new ____________ and gives new __________ What we must take away from Gal 5 Know what (who) you have Keep...

Look back to look forward, 3 things to remember: 1. Faith (v.1-8) Jesus is Lord, so abide in him to be fruitful. Family (v.5, 7) Jesus calls us his children, so love one another like family. Food (v.9-14) Jesus offers us fellowship, so do likewise and be hospitable to others. Application: Whenever you gather for a meal, thank Jesus for his love and provision.

both lead pastors from CLC & CWOW as well as their wives give bit size messages encompassing the birth of Christ

God chooses Mary to give birth to Christ, the Son of God. Mary fits the description of ”little people” in almost every way. Why does God choose Mary? What does that say about God? Matthew 18:1-4; Luke 18:9-14 God give grace to the __________________ 2. What does this say about Mary? Little People Have child-like ___________________ Make themselves __________________

Jesus came into a racially divided world, much like our own. The invitation of the magi is good news for all people. The Magi Foreigners Astrologers God “moves” the heavens for them Jesus and Foreigners Matt 8 John 4:4 Luke 10:33/John 8:48 John 12:23-24 What this all means (for all people…)