Church Life "Resurrection Grace" (Acts 13:26-41)The Why of Gospel Grace (vv.26-27)Jo. 1:1-3,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. ... 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among …

Church Life "Historic Grace" (Acts 13:13-25)The Mission (vv. 13-15)The Old Covenant (vv. 16-22)Ro. 9:4-5, 11, 14, 15-16 Deut. 7:6-8 7 It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the Lord set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, 8 but it is because the Lord loves you and is keeping the oath…

hurch Life "Spiritual Warfare Begins" (Acts 13:4-12)Mission (vv. 4-5)Opposition (vv. 6-10)2 Cor. 11:13-15 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as s…

Church Life "The Call to Missions" (Acts 13:1-3)Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,1 Pet. 4:10-11d 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: …

Church Life "Fatal Pride" (Acts 12:18-25)Prideful Anger (vv. 18-20) Ja. 4:1-2a-c 1 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions[a] are at war within you? 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel.... Phil. 2:14-15 14 Do all things without grumbling…

Church Life "Love in Action, pt. 2 – In Prayer" (Acts 12:1-17)The Supplication (v. 5)2 Cor. 1:11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many. Ro. 15:30 I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me…

Church Life "Love in Action, pt. 1" (Acts 11:27-30) - In Word (vv. 27-28)1 Jo. 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 Thess. 5:20-21 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. - In Deed (vv.29-30) 1 Jo…

By Rev. Bernie Diaz

By Rev. Bernie Diaz

Church Life "Gospel Grace and the New Covenant, Pt. 2" (Acts 10:24-43)A Divine Appointment (vv. 24-33) Eph. 2:14-16,19 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man …

Church Life Church Life: "Grace and the New Covenant" (Acts 10:1-16)Gentile Vision (vv. 1-8) Jo. 6:44, 65 Hebrew Vision (vv. 9-16)Ma. 7:15,21-23 15 There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him."..21 For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, …

Sanctity of Life Sunday "Justice Ministry" (Pro. 31:8-9) Mic. 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? That's a command and its others oriented. Isa. 1:17 learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherle…

Church Life "Mission Possible" Acts 9:26-31 Former Persecutor (vv. 26-27) 1 Pet. 1:14-16 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy."Ro. 6:1-2,6-7 What shall we say then? Ar…

Church Life "Radical Ministry" Acts 9:20-25 A Transformed Life (vv. 20-21) 1 Ti. 1:13a-c, 15b-16 13 though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, 15......, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 16 But I received merc…

Acts 9 1--19By Deacon Robert Pimentel

New Year's, 2025: "Soul Care is Discipleship" Hebrews 10:24-25Life Together (vv.24-25 a-b)- Call to Hospitality1 Pet. 4:7,9 "The end of all things is at hand… Show hospitality to one another without grumbling." Because that's what church life together should look like.Ro. 12:13 "Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality." C…

"Blessing From the Christmas Tree" (Gal. 3:13-14) The Curse (v.13)Ro. 5:12-13a 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men[a] because all sinned— 13 for sin indeed was in the world before the law was givenGen. 3:16-17 16 To the woman he said, "I will surely multiply your pain …

Church Life "The Road to Conversion" Acts 9:1-9Death and Darkness (vv. 1-2) Life and Light (vv. 3-9) Acts 13:48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.Jo. 10:2-3 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatek…

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Church Life "Principalities and Powers" Acts 8:9-25A Profession of Faith (vv. 9-13)Deut. 18:10-12a 10 For example, never sacrifice your son or daughter as a burnt offering.[a] And do not let your people practice fortune-telling, or use sorcery, or interpret omens, or engage in witchcraft, 11 or cast spells, or function as mediums or psychics, or ca…

Thanksgiving Sunday of Praise and Worship "Give Thanks in Everything" (1 Thess. 5:18)Ja. 1:2-3 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. Eph. 5:20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Give th…

Church Life "The Seeds of of Persecution" Acts 8:1-8Seed and the Sowers are Scattered (vv. 1-3)Seed is Sown and Begins to Grow (vv. 4-8) Lu. 6:22–23 "Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward …

Church Life "Message of the Martyr, Pt. 6; Truth in Love" Acts 7:51-60Preaching Conviction (vv. 51-53) Mt. 23:37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Ro. 8:7-8 7 For t…

Church Life Message of the Martyr, Pt. 5; New Temple" Acts 7:44-50The Old Covenant Temple (vv. 44-47) Psa. 132:4-5 4 I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, 5 until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob." The New Covenant Temple (vv. 48-50). Psa. 11:4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's …

Church Life " Message of the Martyr, Pt. 4; Exodus" Acts 7:35-43The Redeemers (vv.35-38) Nu. 14:2-4 2 And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, "Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! 3 Why is the Lord bringing us into this land, to fall by…

Church Life "Message of the Martyr, Pt. 3; A Deliverer" Acts 7:17-34Consecration (vv.17-22) Captivity (vv. 23-29) Commission (vv. 30-34) - The "I AM" (32a; Exo. 3:13-14)By Rev. Bernie Diaz

Church Life ⁠ ⁠"Message of the Martyr, Pt. 2; God with Us" Acts 7:9-16 Providence (vv. 9-13) Isa. 45:5a; 46:9-10. Pro. 16:4,9 33 Ro. 8:28 Promises (vv. 14-16) "Why?"- evil, pain and suffering? 1. Salvation (Gen. 50:20) as we just heard today from Joseph. I can tell you the gospel is going out & the Lord is going to save people in the aftermath of t…

Church Life "Message of the Martyr; Call and Covenant" Acts 7:1-8 The Call (vv. 1-4) The Covenant (vv. 5-8) - Gen. 17:1-6 - Jo. 8:42-44b, 47Jo. 8:56-58 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad." 57 So the Jews said to him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?"[d] 58 Jesus said to them,…

For sermon PP: Sunday, September 22, 2024, Rev. Bernie Diaz, Pastor Church Life "Mission of the Martyr" Acts 6:8-15His Conduct (vv.8-10) - 1 Pet. 3:9-16; 4:12,14,16. Their Conspiracy (vv. 11-14) Jo. 2:19-21 19 Jesus answered them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." 20 The Jews then said, "It has taken forty-six years to bu…

Church Life "Building the Ministry" Acts 6:1-7 Ministry Needs (vv.1-2) Ministry Plans (vv. 3-6) F.A.S.T. Disciples: - Faithful - Available - Servant-minded - TeachableBy Rev. Bernie Diaz

Church Life "Portraits of Christian Courage" Acts 5:27-32Outline: Taking Stands (vv.27-29) Jo. 15:18-19,20b, 21 Portraits of Courage in Acts of Disobedience: 1) Preaching (Acts 4-5) 2) Prayer & worship (Dan. 6:4-5,10)3) Idolatry (Dan. 1:3-19, 3:15c-18) 4) Life (Est. 3; Exo. 1:18-20). Mt. 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill…

Church Life "Persecution Persists" Acts 5:17-26Arrested (vv.17-18) Mt. 24:9-14 9 "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10 And then many will fall away[a] and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 A…

Church Life "Growth in Signs and Wonders" Acts 5:12-16The Kingdom Divides (vv.12-13) 1 Cor. 12:9-10,28 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to anothe…

Mathew 9 14-15By Deacon Robert Pimentel

Christian Ethics Pt. 3 "True Tolerance" Romans 15:1-2 Patience (v.1) Pleasing (v.2) 1 Cor. 10:24 Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 14:3 the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. Phil. 2:3-4 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more…

Chrisitan Ethics Pt. 2 "Turning Biblical Grey to Black and White" Romans 14:1-8 Gospel Love (vv.1-3) Gospel Conscience (vv. 4-5) God's will for you is that you be: Saved (1 Tim 2:3-4)Spirit-filled (Eph. 5:17-20)Sanctified (1 Thess. 4:3)Submissive (1 Pet. 2:13-15)Suffering (1 Pet. 2:20-21) Saying thanks (1 Thess. 5:16-18) Psa. 37:4-5 4 Delight yours…

Matthew 6:22-24English Standard Version22 "The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!24 "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love…

True Faith- "How Do I Know I'm Saved?" Pt. 4 "Fortitude" Colossians 1:21-23 God's Preservation (vv.21-22) Phil. 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ Ro. 8:31,33,39 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be[i] against us?.. 33 Who shall br…

True Faith- "How Do I Know I'm Saved?" Pt. 2 "Faith" Romans 10:9-10 Confession (v.9) Mt. 16:15-17 15 He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father w…

True Faith- "How Do I Know I'm Saved?" Pt. 1 "Freedom" John 6:35-40 The Opportunity of Freedom (vv. 35-36) Jo. 6:51a-b; 7:37 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. … 37 On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me a…

2nd Samuel 13 Fathers Day Message : A Godly FatherBy Deacon Robert Pimentel

The Corporate Sin (vv.1-4) Pro. 6:16-17b, 18a, 19a 16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, … 18 a heart that devises wicked plans,.. 19 a false witness who breathes out lies, The Fatal Consequence (vv. 5-10) Psa. 139:1-4,7-8 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2 You …

The united way Acts 4:32-37By Rev. Bernie Diaz

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By Deacon Robert Pimentel

Church Life "Persecution for a Miracle" Acts 4:1-12The Arrest (vv.1-4)1 Pet. 4:12-14, 19 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. …

By Rev. Bernie Diaz

Church Life⁠ "The Meaning of a Miracle" Acts 3:1-16The Meeting (vv.1-5) The Miracle (vv. 6-8a) The Marvel (vv.8b-11) The Message (vv. 12-16) Jesus is the Holy and Righteous One and the Author of LifeBy Rev. Bernie Diaz

Church Life "Committed to Community, Pt.2" Acts 2:43-47In Time and Treasure (vv. 43-44) What is God like? 7 Things: EternalAll-powerful, all-knowing and all-presentPerfectly holy and righteousAll-sovereignPerfectly good and trueLoveOur savior Jo. 4:21, 23 21 Jesus said to her, "Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor…

Church Life "Committed to Community, Pt.1" Acts 2:42This Church was Marked by Dedication Heb. 10:24-25 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. "Teaching" 1 Pet. 2:2, Like newbo…