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The Book of Joshua concludes in chapter 24 with Joshua's farewell address to the nation of Israel as all the people gathered together before the Presence of the Lord. Summarizing God's good works and faithful words, Joshua warns the people that to reject the Lord will bring about disaster but that "as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (v. 15). Joshua's sermon likewise compels us even no...

The last two chapters of the Book of Joshua contain the eponymous leader's concluding remarks to the nation of Israel at the end of his life. In the first of these two sermons, found in chapter 23, Joshua reminds the leaders & elders of Israel that not one of God's promises to His people has failed (v. 14; cf. Josh 21:45). Much as his predecessor Moses did in Deuteronomy, Joshua reiterates the...

In Joshua chapter 22, we find the establishment of an altar named "Witness" as a statement in both stone & spirit. In a time of tribalism & an uncertain future, the nation of ancient Israel found once again that faith in God's faithfulness forms a bond to bridge all borders. We'll gain lessons for our lives today from this passage, as we like living stones (1 Pet 2:5) carry on witnessing f...

Unique among the tribes of ancient Israel, the Levites didn't receive an allotment of land; for these leaders of the priestly services ordained by God, "the Lord [was] their inheritance" (Deut. 10:9). However, they received designated cities within all the other tribal territories, as described in Joshua chapter 21, in which we'll find a special legacy for those who dedicate their lives to the wor...

The story of the Bible begins with human beings dwelling in the Paradise of God's Presence, in harmony with Him. But from the beginning, our disobedience displaced us. Yet our loving Creator set to work right away to create for the repentant places of refuge. Joshua 20 describes cities set aside for the purposes of justice & mercy--a microcosm of God's plan to redeem people and provide a place...

Continuing in our study of the Book of Joshua, we see all of ancient Israel gathering at the resting place of the Tabernacle in Shiloh, a place whose very name refers to a haven of peace and a promise of "the One to Whom It All Belongs," the One Who is to Come, a true Prince of Peace.  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Joshua chapters 18 & 19   Praise Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles - Sunday Servi...

What is required in order to be "a great people" in the eyes of God? As we progress in our study of the Book of Joshua, we're reminded that it's more than just numbers. The tribes of Joseph's sons were many in number, but it was struggles in the land that led Joshua to call them to a greater expression of faith. Similarly, our own current circumstances present challenges that also call us to deepe...

Continuing in our study of the Book of Joshua, we see in chapter 15 and the discussion of the tribe of Judah's tribal allotment an enduring reality: dealings with people (whether within our own "in-groups" of family & community or with people of different backgrounds) often produce many challenges. But as God's people, we're called to live united as people of praise who fix our hopes on the Lo...

The word "obedience" conjures for many thoughts of unpleasant duties, the drudgery of demands, & restrictive rules. Yet, as our ongoing study in the Book of Joshua demonstrates, God delights to develop obedience in people faithful to follow Him into all the blessings & benefits of His ways.  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Joshua 14:6-15   Praise Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles - Sunday Serv...

King David of ancient Israel not only led the armies in war but also the people in worship. In Psalm 34, one of the famed psalms of David, we're reminded that those who fear (i.e. reverence & worship) the Lord receive deliverance from the fear of anything or anyone else. "Those who look to Him are radiant [and] never covered with shame" (v. 5, NIV).  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Psalm 34:4-11   P...

In his famous and inspired letter to the church, James reminds followers of Christ to "count it all joy" whenever we face the various trials & temptations that life invariably brings. As we all deal with a time of unusually profound & compounded challenges in our world & to our faith, Assoc. Pastor Ron Younger leads us in a study of Scripture designed to equip us to "count it all joy"...

As we turn to completing our survey of the Book of Joshua (begun in 2019) with a new sermon series on the latter half of that book, we first review the material included in Joshua chapters 1-12 and all the essential lessons we've derived from these classic texts on the Joshua generation entering into the Promise Land and ALL the promises of the living God.  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Joshua Chapters 1-1...

As Proverbs 21 reflects, we all have many plans that we carry in our hearts--our ideas and our maps for the journey ahead.  But ultimately, it's the counsel of the Lord--His plans & His maps, His guidance & His goals--which truly prevail. In this message, Pastor Venida Antonio walks us in the ways of the Lord so that we may recognize the beauty & purpose of our journey with Jesus....

In this Father's Day sermon, Pastor Hazel Hall looks at the blessings offered by our Father God, blessings of longevity, certainty, and stability as described in the fourth chapter of Proverbs.  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Proverbs 4:10-13   Praise Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles - Sunday Service  PREACHER: Pastor Hazel Hall   DATE: June 21, 2020   SERVICE TIME: 10:00 am   SE...

Throughout our study in Ephesians 6:10-18 on how believers face spiritual warfare equipped in “The Whole Armor of God” (v. 11), Pastor Courtney takes us week by week, weapon by weapon, through the resourcing of the Holy Spirit for overcoming spiritual opposition. In part eight we conclude this series wrapped in the CLOAK OF ZEAL and fervor for prayer always in the Spirit!  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Eph...

Throughout our study in Ephesians 6:10-18 on how believers face spiritual warfare equipped in “The Whole Armor of God” (v. 11), Pastor Courtney takes us week by week, weapon by weapon, through the resourcing of the Holy Spirit for overcoming spiritual opposition. In part seven of this series, we take up the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17b), "active & alive, sharpe...

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. SERMON SERIES: The Whole Armor of God (Pt. 5) - The Shield of Faith

PCF-LA SUNDAY SERVICE ONLINE   PREACHER: Lead Pastor Courtney Hall  DATE: May 17, 2020 SERVICE TIME: 10:00 am (PDT)  SERMON SERIES: The Whole Armor of God (Pt. 4)

PREACHER: Lead Pastor Courtney Hall  DATE: May 10, 2020 (Mother's Day)  SERVICE TIME: 10:00 am (PDT)  SERMON SERIES: The Whole Armor of God (Pt. 3)

PCF-LA SUNDAY SERVICE ONLINE PREACHER: Lead Pastor Courtney Hall DATE: May 3, 2020  SERVICE TIME: 10:00 am (PDT) SERMON SERIES: The Whole Armor of God (Part 2) SERMON: "The Belt of Truth" ​ SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ephesians 6:14 a Preaching out of Paul’s famous passage in Ephesians 6:10 -18 describing how believers face spiritual warfare equipped in “The Whole Armor of God” (v. 11), Pastor Courtney t...

Our Holy Week Sermon Series culminates with the celebration of Jesus' Resurrection. Throughout this series, we've focused on how harvest happens in the midst of hardship, and how these days help make "the Unknown Christ" known to us through Divine revelation, that we might be truly "the children of God" (John 1:12) prepared for our Soon-Coming King!  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Rev 1:5-18; 19:11-16; 22:1...

Our Holy Week Sermon Series begins with Jesus' Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday . Throughout this series, we focus on how harvest happens in the midst of hardship, and how these days reveal "the Unknown Christ" to us: "Jesus came to His own, but His own did not receive Him" (John 1:10). What's the difference between shouts of empty praise & hearts full of worship? We find out together in this st...

PCF-LA SUNDAY SERVICE - March 29, 2020 @ 10AM  PREACHER: Lead Pastor Courtney Hall  SERMON SERIES: Ephesians - Growing in Grace & Glory (Pt. 5)  SERMON: Walk in Love ​ SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ephesians 5:1-33  Chapter five of Paul's letter to the Ephesians is a practical treatise on the basics of Christian living that fleshes out what it means to "walk in love" (Ephes. 5:2) by walk...

Chapter four of Paul's letter to the Ephesians continues to the emphasize of the unity of those who have answered the call to come to Christ Jesus, rejecting the futility of the world, and walking together in the ways of the Lord unto the full measure of maturity in the Christ.  SCRIPTURE TEXT: Ephesians 4:1-32  PCF-LA SUNDAY  SERVICE - March 22, 2020 @ 10AM  PREACHER: Lead Pas...

The Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians remains one of the greatest writings on how God calls & equips His people to grow in grace & glory. In chapter three, Paul pens a revelation of God's majestic mystery unveiled: His present plan & empowering purposes to be carried out by the Messianic ministry of the Body of Christ, to the eternal glory of "Him who is able to accomplish abundan...