Guest Speakers
Defense and Spiritual Warfare | 1 Peter 3:8-22
April 14, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • 1 Peter 3:8–22
Pastor Bobby Gore brings a special message titled “Defense and Spiritual Warfare” from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+peter+3%3a8-22&version=niv. It contains a key verse for apologists, those who publicly defend the faith showing that we have a reasonable faith and it ends with Peter using a culturally popular story that sounds bizarre to the modern reader, but has a theological payoff that directly ties into Baptism.
Washed Away | Psalm 51
February 25, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Psalm 51
In this special Communion service, Pastor Bobby teaches from Psalm 51, a psalm of lament by King David after his transgressions with Bathsheba. As we read, study, and meditate on this Psalm, coming into God's presence with contrition, may He bring bring his powerful, intense, loving, and healing touch.
Parables, Parallels and Profit: Parable of the Bags of Gold | Matthew 25
January 21, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Matthew 25:14–30
Pastor Bobby teaches from Matthew 25:14-30 from the parable titled, "The Bags of Gold". Bobby will show us from the Scriptures what Jesus meant through this teaching about our life, lifestyle, and livelihood and being faithful (faith-filled) until He returns!
Prepared: Parable of the Ten Virgins | Matthew 25
January 14, 2024 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Matthew 25:1–13
Pastor Bobby Gore takes us through two Parables found in https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%2025&version=niv. This week will be “The Parable of the Ten Virgins” and the focus will be about preparing for Jesus’ return and how we, the church, are to act and react through the stewardship of our time, talents, and treasure.
Bold Thanks | Psalm 138
November 12, 2023 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Psalm 138, Matthew 6:25–34, John 16:33
A special Sunday service for worship and reflection, Pastor Bobby Gore brings a devotional message around the theme of gratitude titled, “Bold Thanks” based on Psalm 138. David preemptively thanks God for vindicating him before he is rescued from a dire situation. This message will embolden and encourage us no matter what troubles we are currently facing.
Seen and Unseen
May 28, 2023 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Genesis 15:1, John 1:18, Genesis 1:27, Numbers 11:6, Genesis 2:7
Pastor Bobby Gore shares a message about the attributes of God, reminding us that is He is immutable—unchanging in His character, His will, and His promises. Because He is unchanging we can trust in Him for eternity.
Obedience / James 2:14-26
June 25, 2023 • Gabe McGinness • James 2:14–26
Gabe McGinness, one of our young leaders, brings a message on "Obedience" from James 2:14-26, a section of Scripture that reminds us that though we are saved "Sola Fide" (by faith alone in the Cross), faith that is truly alive is evidenced by Spirit-filled and inspired works that bring Glory to God and His Love to others.
Sacred Space
May 7, 2023 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Genesis 6:1–4, Leviticus 16, 1 Timothy 4:8, 1 Corinthians 3:16–17, 1 Corinthians 3:9
Our Elder Pastor Bobby Gore walks us through Old and New Testament Scriptures to show us how 'sacred space' has moved from places to believers. God has made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through His Son Jesus and continues to work in us by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Holiness and Godliness / Colossians 3
April 16, 2023 • Brian Tressler • Colossians 2:13–15, Colossians 3:1–17, Philippians 4:8–9, Colossians 1:16–20
Elder Brian Tressler brings an encouraging message from Colossians: a reminder to live Spirit-filled lives as those dead to sin and alive to God, extending forgiveness as Christ forgave us, and having a posture of daily gratitude as we set our hearts and minds on things above.
The Family Name: What's in a Name?
February 19, 2023 • Pastor Bobby Gore • Exodus 20:7
Elder Pastor Bobby Gore teaches about the Holy Name of God and what it really means not to take this name in vain. Through this message, we are reminded what it means to be part of the family of God, bearing His name.
Surrender / Psalm 13
February 5, 2023 • Brian Tressler • Psalm 13, Matthew 9:20–22, Mark 5:25–34, Luke 8:43–48
A special Sunday gathering with extended praise & worship and a short devotional teaching from one of our elders, Brian Tressler. Brian discusses the topic of faith over feelings and our struggle to surrender through the teaching of Psalm 13 and the story of the faith of the women who bled for 12 years and received healing when she reached out, in faith, to touch the hem of Jesus' garment (Matthew 9:20-22).
S.O.S. (Surrender, Obedience, Serve)
November 6, 2022 • Nick Arellano • Galatians 5:13–14, Philippians 2:5–13, Ephesians 4:15–16, Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 12:12–26
Monterey Church Elder, Nick Arellano, shares a special message with our Body titled "S.O.S."—when a plea to God of "Help!" is met with His response, 'Surrender, Obedience, and Serve."