South Bay Bible Church

The author of Hebrews provides a list of testimonies concerning people who had faith in God and were used for great things in their lives. Their lives still speak to us today. What could come from your life if you had the same kind of faith in God? What fruit of faith might come in and beyond your own lifetime? Series - Stand Alone Sermon // Pastor - Matt Horne

A person's last words can reveal a lot about their character, often reflecting their most important values. The same can be said about a person’s prayers. By examining what Jesus prays for in the final hours before his death, not only do we learn what his biggest priority is, but the very means by which we can gain eternal life. Series - Stand Alone Sermon // Pastor - Jon Moore

How would Heaven tell the story of Christmas? The Angels gave a report that very evening, declaring what was to come long before anything had even taken place. At the heart of it all was a promise of the one thing we all eagerly long for: peace. Series - Christmas Angles // Pastor - Matt Horne

Many people have long misunderstood the story of The Wise Men. They were kings of great riches and power, laying it all down in surrender to King Jesus. It’s no mistake that their story coincides with another man who refused to sacrifice his throne. However, more than worldly titles or positions, King Jesus’ primary desire is your heart. Series - Christmas Angles // Pastor - Matt Horne

The first people on earth to ever behold Jesus were the meek and mild Shepherds. To their surprise, this Jesus was much the same. It’s a wonder that Jesus humbled himself, entered our world, became like us, and later claimed to be a Shepherd himself. Series - Christmas Angles // Pastor - Matt Horne

What do you do when life doesn’t make sense? This is the question Joseph was asking. His story is certainly not all that relatable, but from his experience, we can understand what it means to trust and obey during great confusion. More than that, we see how God meets us in the middle of it. Series - Christmas Angles // Pastor - Matt Horne

Mary, did you know? Aside from Jesus, Mary is the most intriguing and captivating character in the Christmas narrative. History and tradition have suggested a lot about Mary, but when we learn the truth about her story and who she was, we learn a profound lesson about what it means to lay our lives down to serve God. Series - Christmas Angles // Pastor - Matt Horne

False teachers under the guise of “prosperity preaching” will deceive Christians around the world with the idea that being blessed is in attaining more for themselves when being blessed is actually in giving more away. God works through the church’s generosity to give life and peace, for both the giver and the receiver. Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

We are worshippers inside the church, and witnesses outside of the church. What are the values that drive our behavior in our dealings outside of Sunday morning? In what seems to be a very culturally-bound passage, we learn an important lesson about excellence, diligence, and faithfulness in our daily work and service. Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

Some church structures have a wide-gapped hierarchy where the congregants and the leaders have no engagement with one another, but that is not how God designed it to be. Instead, the leaders of a local church should have relationships within their congregation, be taken care of by their congregation, and be held accountable by their congregation. Series - The Faithful Church // Speaker - Kevin Deg...

The church is often referred to as a “family,” and the central element of a family is mutual care. Christian believers should always seek to take care of their own, in how we speak to one another, as well as how we provide for those in need. Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Jon Moore

Other people’s perception of us is certainly not the most important thing, but it is somewhat important. This is primarily because the way we carry ourselves says something about what we believe about God, but also, because a good and godly example is more likely to persuade others to join us in believing. In our scripture, there are five specific areas that we can practice godly character. Series...

Every single day, there are Christians who are led astray by cultural ideologies and new teachings. It isn’t always due to persuasive celebrities or cult leaders. Sometimes it’s your best friend or coworker. Consider two questions then: What are the fundamental truths we believe? Why do we believe these truths? Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

Pastor Matt Horne seeks to answer the question “Can women teach the bible?” using the C.I.A. method of biblical interpretation.

Every group needs a leader. In the church, there should be several. Biblical church leadership is described as a plurality of people serving two distinct roles within the body. However, as the skepticism against church leadership increases by the day, it’s direly important that we look at the standards placed on us by God Himself. Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

Throughout church history, several passages from the Bible have been used and abused for selfish gain. This is one of those passages, however; there can be beauty and goodness in its application when rightly understood. How can men and women work together in the church in their respective roles to the glory of God? Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

Prayer is the driving force of the church, but not only for particular needs or people. God instructs the church to pray for all people, no matter their position in life, society, or the church. Why? So that those who pray and those who have been prayed for might be saved in the truth. Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

The secular world longs to see the church have more accountability. Unfortunately, most churches do not practice any kind of accountability. As a community of people who profess belief in the gospel, we must consider what the scriptures say about the process, motivations, and consequences of biblical accountability. Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

The foundation of the church is the Gospel, or Good News, of Jesus Christ. It’s the message we preach and the very reason the church exists at all. The modern church has lost its hope in the simplicity of the gospel, but we know that we have nothing more important to say than this: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Series - The Faithful Church // Pastor - Matt Horne

Prayer is a powerful weapon, not only in our own faith, but in the life of the church. James encourages the church to pray with faith and fervency and reveals several ways that this kind of prayer will affect the larger congregation. Do we have the faith to believe that God answers prayer? Do we have the compassion for other believers around us to pray for them? // Series - Faith That Works! // Pa...

The rich are poor when they are rich without God. James gives a firm warning to those who are possessed by their possessions. It is especially aimed at those individuals who are stingy and malicious with their wealth. Either way, we can all learn something from James about how to use money in a good and godly way. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

The Christian life is not a solo journey. God has designed us to live in intimate community with other believers. That's where blessing and spiritual growth come. Tune in to hear more about how our church intends to cultivate that kind of community. // Stand Alone Sermon // Pastor - Matt Horne

Let’s face it… we all grow impatient sometimes. Occasionally, we grow impatient with the Lord. Many days, we are impatient with other people. As we struggle through life and faith, how can we wait well? James tells us long suffering comes easier when we know we won’t be suffering long. // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Jon Moore

It’s one thing to live your life apart from God. It’s something entirely different to live your life apart from God and assume He’ll still bless it. How do we posture ourselves humbly before God and seek His will? How do we follow through on what He directs us to do? // Series - Faith That Works! // Pastor - Matt Horne

Invitations are powerful. They make people feel welcomed, wanted, and cared for. But what if the invitation had the power to impact the giver just as much as the receiver? As we examen an invitation given by Jesus and learn how to replicate it, we will discover not only the gift we receive in doing so, but also the food which will sustain us as we go. // Stand Alone Sermon // Pastor: Jon Moore