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Bear Fruit

January 29, 2023 • Denis Garijo • John 15:1–16

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"You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit,

and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may

give to you." John 15:16

As we have been studying the Life of Christ this month, we have seen how He interacted with His disciples. First, He invited them to "Come and See" who He is. And then Jesus invited them to follow Him, and the seekers became followers. Last Sunday, Pastor Mike shared with us that Jesus gave another invitation for them to become "Fishers of men," and the followers became disciples.

This Sunday, we will explore the last teachings of Jesus before His crucifixion. He illustrates his last invitation to His disciples, speaking about the Vine, branch, and fruit. It's a beautiful and encouraging passage where we learn an essential truth as Jesus's disciples.

I appreciate your prayers and look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Pastor Denis Garijo

Confidence! - 1 John 5:13-21

May 28, 2023 • Mike Burt • 1 John 5:13–21

What we know for sure is that God is true and His Grace is real! Nothing fake or artificial - He is genuine! Warren Wiersbe wrote, "Like a child eating cotton-candy at the circus, many people who expect to bite into something real end up with a mouthful of nothing. They waste priceless years on empty substitutes for reality." No fluff in this passage - just real truth that come from real promises based on real faith! Have you ever had to take back something to a store? Most stores will stand behind their products but they need to know that they were the seller - so they ask for a receipt. God gives His receipt with his promises - His Word! In this short paragraphs we have three huge promises - God hears our prayers - God protects us - God keeps His Word. Each promise building on the one before and assuring us of His love and our hope. Join me Sunday as we look at the last few words of 1 John and God gives to us His closing remarks - His receipts. See you Sunday - Pastor Mike

Who do you say I am?

May 14, 2023 • Mike Burt • 1 John 5:5–12, Matthew 16:15, Mark 8:29, Luke 9:20

We will be continuing our way through 1 John on this coming Sunday, May 14th. Join Pastor Mike as he takes us through these verses. See you there!

We Shall Overcome

May 7, 2023 • Denis Garijo • 1 John 5:1–5

"For whoever has been born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4 When I started to walk with God, I believed that it was my responsibility to please Him, to keep His commandments, to do my best to love him and my neighbor, and not allow my old self to be in His way. And that became a burden and the reason for many frustrations as I failed to accomplish it. In this session (1 Jo 5:1-5), John teaches us a lesson that I learned in my faith journey years later. We overcome the world not by our strength but by surrendering to whom we believe, the Son of God. "The Christian faith is ultimately not only a matter of doctrine or understanding or of intellect, it is a condition of the heart." ~ Martyn Lloyd-Jones I appreciate your prayers and look forward to seeing you Sunday. Pastor Denis Garijo