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This week, Pastor Jesse walks us through Jesus’ closing of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus ends it not with encouragement, but with a call to decide. He sets before us two paths, two kinds of fruit, and two foundations; making it clear that hearing His words is not the same as following Him. This […] The post Matthew 7:13-29 – Where Grace Leads Us appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

In this Communion Sunday message, Pastor Wayne invites us to return to the meaning and weight of the Lord’s Table. Drawing from Hebrews 10 and 1 Corinthians 11, he reminds us that communion is not a routine ritual, but a commanded act of remembrance rooted in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus. As we reflect on […] The post Don’t Forget to Remember appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

In this week’s message, Pastor Caleb traces the theme of Sabbath and Jubilee across the whole story of Scripture, revealing God’s heart for rest, restoration, and inclusion. From creation to Jesus’ declaration of “the year of the Lord’s favor,” we see how Christ fulfills God’s promise by forgiving sins, restoring the outcast, and welcoming outsiders […] The post The Year of Jubilee! appeared first...

This week’s Advent teaching explores Mary’s Magnificat and the kind of love God reveals through the coming of Jesus. In a moment of vulnerability and uncertainty, Mary responds with worship, pointing us to a love that is not sentimental but deeply personal and active. From Luke 1, we see that God’s love notices the overlooked, […] The post Advent Week 3: Luke 1:46-55 – The Love that Sees, Saves, a...

In this Advent teaching from Luke 2, we reflect on the angels’ declaration of peace and joy through the birth of Jesus. This message reminds us that true peace is restored relationship with God, joy is rooted in Christ rather than circumstances, and both are meant to be lived out and shared. Rather than striving, […] The post Advent Week 2: Luke 2:8-20 – The Night Peace Spoke and Joy Sang appeared...

Advent is a season of waiting—but it’s also a season of hope. This week, we explore what Scripture reveals about resilient hope: not wishful thinking or optimism, but confident expectation rooted in the unchanging character of God. We look at how Advent anchors our hope in Jesus—through forgiveness in His name, His presence with us […] The post Advent Week 1 – The Resilient Hope of Advent appeared...

This week, we look at Matthew 7:1–12 with Pastor Brad Beers, where Jesus calls us to a life shaped by humility, trust, and radical love. We explore what it means to release judgment, rely on God through honest requests, and treat others with the same care we hope to receive. This passage gives a clear […] The post Matthew 7:1-12 – Releasing Control, Requesting, and Radical Love appeared first on S...

This week, we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6. Jesus invites us to examine what we treasure, why we worry, and where our hearts are truly focused. He reminds us that lasting peace comes from seeking God’s kingdom first and trusting our Father who […] The post Matthew 6:19-34 – A Better Treasure, A Better Vision, A Better Kingdom appea...

This week, Pastor Jesse continues in the Sermon on the Mount, picking up in chapter 6. We look at Jesus’ teaching on generosity, prayer, and fasting, and the deeper motives behind them. Jesus warns against turning spirituality into a performance and invites us to practice our faith for an Audience of One. True righteousness isn’t […] The post Matthew 6:1-18 – Worship Without Applause: The Secret L...

This week, Pastor Brad Beers continues in Matthew 5. Jesus shows that life in His Kingdom isn’t about following stricter rules, it’s about a heart being transformed by His love. Pastor Brad walks through Jesus’ teaching on divorce, oaths, retaliation, and loving enemies, highlighting that Kingdom people value every person, speak with integrity, respond to […] The post Matthew 5:31-48 – A Snapshot...

This week, Pastor Jesse continues in Matthew chapter 5. We continue through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and discover what true righteousness really looks like. It’s not about managing outward behavior—it’s about letting God’s grace transform our hearts. We’ll talk about how sin starts within us, why reconciliation matters, and how only Jesus can bring […] The post Matthew 5:21-32 – The Anatomy of S...

This week, Pastor Jesse continues in our series through the Gospel of Matthew. In this message from Matthew 5, Jesus calls His followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This teaching reminds us that true righteousness flows from a heart transformed by grace, not from outward effort. Discover […] The post Matthew 5:13-20 – The Call of Kingdom Influence appeared first on Sier...

This week, we step into the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus begins with the Beatitudes—blessings that completely redefine what it means to live a full and meaningful life. Jesus calls “blessed” those who are humble, merciful, pure in heart, and even those who face persecution for following Him. Pastor Jesse […] The post Matthew 5:1-12 – Blessed Beyond Circumstance: The Chara...

In this week’s message, we explore Matthew 4, where Jesus begins His public ministry and declares that the kingdom of God has come near. Pastor Brad Beers shows how this passage calls us to radical repentance — a complete change of heart that turns us from self-sufficiency to full dependence on God. Just as Jesus […] The post Matthew 4 – The Revolution Begins appeared first on Sierra Bible Church...

If you missed coming to the class, here is week 3 of the Prayer Lab with Pastor Brad Beers! The post Prayer Lab: Week 3 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

If you missed coming to the class, here is week 2 of the Prayer Lab with Pastor Brad Beers! The post Prayer Lab: Week 2 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

If you missed coming to the class, here is week 1 of the Prayer Lab with Pastor Brad Beers! The post Prayer Lab: Week 1 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

This week, Pastor Jesse picks up in Matthew chapter 3, where John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus by calling people to repentance in the wilderness. Pastor Jesse reminds us that our own wilderness seasons are often where God does His deepest work, humbling us and making room for renewal. This passage invites us […] The post Matthew 3 – The Kingdom is Here: A Change of Everything appeared fi...

In this week’s message from Matthew 2, Pastor Jesse shows us how God’s promises are unfolding through Jesus’ birth. We see Joseph caught in a crisis, choosing to obey God even when it was costly, and the Magi traveling from far away to honor Jesus with their worship and gifts. This teaching invites us to […] The post Matthew 2 – Wise, Wicked, and Whatever appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

This week, Pastor Jesse continues through the opening of Matthew’s gospel, showing how Jesus’ genealogy points to God’s promises fulfilled in Christ. We also see Joseph’s example of trusting God in the middle of personal and cultural turmoil—choosing costly obedience when everything felt uncertain. His story reminds us that our trials, when met with faith, […] The post Matthew 1:18-25 – When God I...

This week, we’re beginning our new series in the Gospel of Matthew! In this first message, Pastor Jesse takes a look at the genealogy of Jesus and we see Him as the Son of Promise, the Savior of sinners, and the fulfillment of all history. Our hope is anchored in Christ—the one who redeems every […] The post Matthew 1:1-17 – The Gospel Begins with a Family Tree appeared first on Sierra Bible Churc...

This week, Pastor Jesse unpacks 1 Corinthians 11 and the meaning of communion. He shows how it calls us to deeper fellowship with God and one another, invites us to self-examination and gratitude, and points us to the hope of eternal celebration with Christ. How can you prepare your heart this week to come to […] The post 1 Corinthians 11:17-29 – “We Are Hungry”: A Sermon You Can Eat appeared firs...

What does real fellowship look like? In this week’s message, Pastor Jesse teaches from 1 John 1 about koinonia—true connection with God and with each other. Discover how honesty, shared life, and giving and receiving in community help us experience the transforming power of the gospel together. The post 1 John 1:1-10 – Life in the Light: The Fellowship We Were Made For appeared first on Sierra Bib...

This week, Pastor Brad Beers invites us to wrestle with a simple but life-changing question: what is the gospel? Looking at Luke 11, we see how Jesus’ disciples recognized the power of His prayer life and asked Him to teach them. Together, we’ll explore how understanding Jesus’ gospel shapes the way we approach prayer and […] The post Luke 11:1-2 – Prayer appeared first on Sierra Bible Church .

This week, Pastor Wayne Hoag brings us a special message on the importance of rest. In our fast-paced world, we’re called to the opposite: finding stillness and peace in God’s presence. He challenges us to balance ‘being’ and ‘doing’ in our spiritual lives. Pastor Wayne encourages us to let the peace of Christ rule in […] The post Quiet Resting Places – Pastor Wayne Hoag appeared first on Sierra B...