Additional Teachings - Bryan James
He Has Risen! (Easter Sunday) | Luke 24:1-32
March 31, 2024 • Pastor Bryan James • Luke 24:1–32
"He Has Risen!" A special Resurrection Day message from Luke http://24.we will not just remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we will also reflect on the reality that we have already risen from the dead with him (in spirit) and will "soon and very soon" rise with him in glorified bodies to exist forever in perfection… Salvation now on earth and forever in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Perfected (Good Friday) | Matthew 26:36-46
March 29, 2024 • Pastor Bryan James • Matthew 26:36–46
On Good Friday, Pastor Bryan preaches from a favorite passage Matthew 26 (Gethsemane) in a message titled "Perfected". An invitation to reflect and 'be still' for a time of solemn worship, preaching and Communion.
Soon and Very Soon
March 3, 2024 • Pastor Bryan James • Numbers 19:1–2, Mark 13:9–10, 2 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Daniel 9:24–27, Matthew 28:18–20
Pastor Bryan shares a special message titled, “Soon and Very Soon" that stands alone as a marker for Monterey Church as we move http://forward.the message is Jesus saying to us: "I am coming soon and very soon. Though we cannot predict the exact day or time, we CAN and MUST anticipate when fulfilled prophecies make it imminent, as in immediate." What should our response be?
A Child is Born | Isaiah 9:1-7
December 24, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James • Isaiah 9:1–7
A special Christmas Eve message from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isaiah%209%3a1-7&version=niv. This is a prophesy foretelling the birth of Christ over 700 years before the day! The passage expands our understanding of the magnificence of his coming, which was so understated through the scene in Bethlehem, and leads us to an opportunity to receive Christ as the GIFT this Christmas season. Note: We will be receiving Communion at the end of the message. If you are joining us from home, please have bread and water (or wine/juice) available for everyone who will be participating with you.
Who is God Willing to Make Strong? / Isaiah 58
September 17, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James • Isaiah 58, Acts 1:7–8
Pastor Bryan brings a special message from Isaiah 58 for the answer, "Who is God willing to make strong?" Better than praying and asking God to intervene for us in difficult circumstances and to bring us through, is to ask for God to make us strong so that regardless of the circumstances we experience, we have his power to overcome them every time.
A Prophetic Message to the American Church / Isaiah 8
September 10, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James • Isaiah 8
Pastor Bryan shares a prophetic message to the American Church from Isaiah 8. Though this prophecy from was for God's people at that time, it does foreshadow the coming of Messiah and he boldly declares that God is going to use it to illustrate timeless truths about Him and to speak from it directly to the Body of Christ about what is ahead for the American Church and the Nation/World we exist in.
Battlefield of the Mind: Protecting the Mind and Hearts of Our Children
August 13, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James • Hosea 4:6, Ephesians 6:12, John 17:14–15, Matthew 5:13, 1 John 4:4–5
Pastor Bryan preaches a special message titled "Battlefield of the Mind: Protecting the Mind and Hearts of Our Children," inspired by our Child Dedications and some extraordinary things the Holy Spirit has been revealing to him (to reveal to us) this past week.
A Family Meeting (Special Message)
June 4, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James
Pastor Bryan shares an update on our plans to develop the property on Auburn Road and to grow into this new place of Worship. During this "Family Meeting" we will unite our prayers and efforts as we venture toward our future together as we are led by the Holy Spirit.
He is Risen / Luke 1:1-32
April 9, 2023 • Luke 1:1–32
Pastor Bryan preaches from Luke 1:1-32 in a message titled "He is Risen" telling the story of Jesus' resurrection. He who rose from the grave is also able to lift us up out of any deadly circumstances we may be experiencing today. If we have him, we need not fear anything!
Thrown Down / Luke 4:1-13
March 19, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James • Luke 4:1–13
How did Satan tempt Jesus in the wilderness and how does he tempt us today? Pastor Bryan brings a special message and teaching from Luke 4:1-13 to empower and equip the Church to stand firm in our faith in these current times.
Come to the Altar
March 5, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James • Hebrews 4:16, John 3:16–21, Matthew 16:25, Isaiah 43:19
A special Sunday service built around altar ministry, as we approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
The/A Great and Dreadful Day of the Lord
January 1, 2023 • Pastor Bryan James • Isaiah 2:1–11, Matthew 24:42–51
How can we be faithful servants of God in the midst of the darkness and chaos of the times we live in today?Pastor Bryan brings us a special New Year's Message titled, "The/A Great and Dreadful Day of the Lord?" preaching from Isaiah 2:1-11 and Matthew 24:42-51. May this message encourage (pouring courage into us) those of us who place our faith in His Words and know that faith is what makes us "righteous" in His sight!
