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Our journey of faith, must be a journey of total surrender and trust in God. In today’s message, Pastor Hurmon reminds us that when we have done all that we can do, it is time to let go and let God work his greater purpose in our lives. What is it that you need to surrender to God? Romans 8:28 (NLT)

We can survive and grow through some of life’s horrendous disappointments by learning to forgive others, ourselves and accepting forgiveness from a lavishly generous God. Especially, as it facilitates the gift of forgiveness into our lives. Psalms 103:8-13 (NLT)

Forgiveness does not mean condoning or excusing wrongdoing. Rather, forgiveness is a conduit which allows us to transform our pain. The secret to transforming pain is learning to forgive and letting go. It’s about diminishing the suffering that we are going through. We forgive to HEAL! Luke 23:34 (NLT)

How do I live and grow during times of pain and disappointment? The only way we can experience pain and disappointment with a sense of hope and trust is when we remember other times of God’s faithfulness, in the midst of life not turning up in the ways we had hoped. Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)

Are you thirsty? In this week’s message, Pastor Hurmon provides us with tools to quench our spiritual thirst by reshaping our expectations and focusing on Jesus, who supplies us with rivers of living waters. John 19:28 (NLT)

The pain that we experience, does not just impact our lives, but it often has a wider reach. What does this teach us about perspective while we work through some of our greatest challenges? John 19:26-27 (NLT)

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” These powerful words – spoken by Jesus – reveal the cry of our hearts when we are sometimes trapped by pain and disappointment. Where is God during these seasons of life? Scripture Cited: Mark 15:33–34, 37–38 (NIV); Psalm 34:18 (MSG); Hebrews 4:15 (NIV); Mark 15:14 (NIV); Psalm 6:6 (NLT); Psalm 42:3 (NIV); Luke 19:41 (NIV); John 11:35 (NIV); Hebrews 5:7 (...

Practice prayer this week by praying for 10 minutes daily. Learn from the model of the “Our Father” prayer, and follow along in the Prayer Guide. [1] http://www.nbccbayarea.com/prayer-guide/ Additional Scripture Cited: Psalm 140:1-2 (NIV); Revelation 5:13 (NIV); Matthew 6:13 (NKJV); Ephesians 1:7 (NIV)

Prayer is a conversation with God. Just as with the people in your life, your relationship with God will grow closer through dialogue and quality time spent together. Prayer enables you to seek the heart of God and to know Him better. Scripture cited: Ephesians 1:17 (NIV); Acts 1:3-4 (NIV); Acts 1:14 (NLT); Jeremiah 29:7 (NLT); Acts 2:4, 22-24 (NLT); Acts 2:41-45 (NLT); Psalm 37:23 (NLT); Isaiah 4...

Pastor Hurmon began a new message series, “The Prayer Factor”. (Ephesians 1:15-17, NIV). Prayer should always be a priority. It allows us to become uniquely close to God – to “know” God is the most important thing in the world. Additional scriptures cited: Luke 18:1 (NIV); Deuteronomy 6:4 (NKJV); 1 Corinthians 8:6 (NLT); Psalm 119:11 (NLT); Psalm 119:105 (NLT); John 1:1-3 (NIV); Mark 1:35 (NIV); L...

Coming off of our “Dream On” series, our guest speaker, Jason Mayden, delivered a special message about living out your God-given dreams. Identify your dream, commit to your dream, and be willing to to serve well in the small things, and God will bless you with greater things. Scriptures Cited (NLT): Romans 5:3-5; Matthew 10:19-20; Romans 8:18.

In this week’s message, The Power of a Dream, Pastor Hurmon taught that the journey requires me to: identify my “big dream”; leave my comfort zone; face my fears; expect much opposition; go/grow through my wasteland; and my “wasteland” is a season of preparation. Genesis 41:52 (NLT). Additional Scriptures Cited, (NLT) unless otherwise noted: Exodus 16:1; Exodus 16:3; Exodus 17:3; James 1:2-4; Ephe...

God gives big dreams to everyone, but there is a journey attached to every big dream. Knowing what that journey looks like—and what you should expect to encounter along the way—can make the difference between experiencing the fulfillment of a God-inspired dream and missing it all together! Scriptures Cited (NLT): Genesis 41:52; Exodus 3:2-4; Exodus 3:11-12; Exodus 4:1, 10, 12; Acts 7:25.

God is a dream giver. He places a God-size dream in everyone and our pursuit of that dream leads to fruitfulness. Our dreams can teach us much about ourselves and God! Scriptures Cited: Genesis 37:5-11; Genesis 41:52; Genesis 37:7, 9; Genesis 40:15; Genesis 40:8; Genesis 41:16 (NLT).

As you start the new year, do you have a dream? Some have discarded the notion of dreaming and settle for the status quo. However, the Bible reminds us that God is a dream-giver! Pastor Hurmon began a 4-part message series, “Dream On” by teaching us that the closer we grow to God, the louder the invitation from Him for us to dream big! Scripture Cited (NLT): Genesis 41:52; Genesis 37:4; Genesis 37...

Christmas offers us a remarkable gift, which is the love of Jesus! Enjoy Pastor Hurmon’s message which is the culmination of our special Christmas service, “A Joyful Christmas Celebration.” Scripture cited: Luke 2:11-14 (NIV).

How do you “live a life of joy” in a world of heartbreak and pain? Is joy something you can hold on to? It is if you live in the awareness of God’s grace! Scriptures Cited: Matthew 1:3, 5-6, 16 (NIV); Luke 2:10-11 (NIV); Ephesians 2:8 (NLT); Matthew 13:55 (NIV); John 1:46 (NIV); Psalm 143:8 (NLT).

Pastor Hurmon launched a new message series entitled “Living a Life of Joy,” teaching from Luke 2:8-12 and Luke 2:17-18 (NIV) highlighting the difference between Biblical Christmas and commercial Christmas. Don’t let the din of a commercial Christmas overpower a Christ-centered Christmas. Additional Scriptures Cited: Philippians 4:4 (NIV); John 1:14 (NLT); Isaiah 9:2 (NIV); John 8:12 (NIV); Nehemi...

Pastor Hurmon launched a new message series entitled “Living a Life of Joy,” teaching from Luke 2:8-12 and Luke 2:17-18 (NIV) highlighting the difference between Biblical Christmas and commercial Christmas. Don’t let the din of a commercial Christmas overpower a Christ-centered Christmas. Additional Scriptures Cited: Philippians 4:4 (NIV); John 1:14 (NLT); Isaiah 9:2 (NIV); John 8:12 (NIV); Nehemi...

Coming off of our “Radical Living” series, Pastor Tilden Fang delivered a special Thanksgiving weekend message on the difference it makes to live with radical gratitude, which is gratitude that is present in our lives beyond our difficult circumstances, personal tragedies, and other outcomes we would never choose for ourselves. (Matthew 5:1-14, NIV). The message highlighted through video and perso...

Pastor Hurmon concluded our “Radical Living” series by sharing that following Jesus is extremely difficult—but it is also extremely rewarding and fulfilling. Matthew 16:24 (NIV). Additional Scriptures Cited: Matthew 16:15-16 (NLT); Matthew 16:23, 25 (NLT); Matthew 16:24 (NKJV); John 3:16 (NLT); Romans 5:8 (NIV); 1 John 1:9 (NLT); Proberbs 21:17 (MSG).

Pastor Hurmon continued with the “Radical Living!” series teaching about Radical Forgiveness. (Matthew 6:12-15, NLT). Jesus calls His followers in this season to move toward His love. We are encouraged to recognize, empathize, forgive, and commit to healing and not hurting. Additional Scriptures Cited: Matthew 5:23-24 (NLT)/(KJV); Matthew 5:46 (NLT); James 1:19 (NLT); Matthew 6:12-13 (NIV); Matthe...

Following Jesus involves loving radically! Pastor Hurmon continued our “Radical Living” series and framed this message around Matt 5:43-45 (NLT), Matt 22:37-39 (NLT). Christian love is not just about doing—it’s about becoming more like Christ. Additional Scriptures Cited: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 (NLT); 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NLT); 1 John 3:2 (NIV); John 3:16 (NLT); Matt 16:24 (NLT). At the end of th...

Following Jesus involves radical sacrifice! Pastor Hurmon continued with part 3 of 6 in the “Radical Living” series. Matt 5:41-42 (NLT), Matt 16:24-25 (NLT). The secret to a life of meaning is that we are shaped to: give, serve, and sacrifice. Jesus followers are not normal. Additional Scriptures Cited: Matt 5:3-6 (NLT); Matt 5:23-24 (NLT); Matt 5:39-42 (NLT); Matt 16:24 (NLT); Matt 16:25 (NLT).

Pastor Hurmon continues his 6-part message series “Radical Giving” framed around Matthew 6:31-33 (NLT). Following Jesus is a radical choice and a radical lifestyle, Matthew 9:9 (NLT). Because our values are reflected in what we value most, Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT), we need to recognize our blindspots, Matthew 6:22-24 (NLT), and move our focus from self to God’s heart through our giving. Additional sc...