Stories of Obedience
Posture & Purpose
December 17, 2023 • Pastor Arlan Sanchez • Galatians 4:1–5
Obedience accompanies the power and pleasure of God. Pastor Arlan concludes our series The Stories of Obedience and a survey on Hebrews 11 & 12 with C.S. Lewis' Sure Tape Letters and the posture of a deliberate Christian faith. "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to set us free from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever." Galatians 4:1-5
Govern the Glow
December 10, 2023 • Pastor Arlan Sanchez • Hebrews 11:11
here’s something about the pleasure of God when acting out of obedience. It’s an act that’s spiritual not just physical. Obedience makes you more receptive to faith. Pastor Arlan reminds us of how the scriptures reveal a spiritual law, disobedience reveals unbelief but obedience to God evidences our faith. "By faith, with Sarah’s involvement, he received power of procreation, even though he was too old, because he considered him faithful who had promised." Hebrews 11:11
Menu of Your Thoughts
December 3, 2023 • Pastor Arlan Sanchez • Judges 6:12
Our thoughts are congruent with what we have fed on. What you have allowed in you? Have you set a standard? What is the standard in your hearing? What is the standard in your thoughts? Pastor Arlan continues our series The Stories of Obedience and a survey of Hebrews 11 & 12. Remember, obedience is challenged by what you think and hear. The menu of your thoughts must be rooted in the power of God’s Word. “The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12
God's Plan Does Not Change
November 19, 2023 • Pastor Arlan Sanchez • 2 Corinthians 12:9
Obedience is the knowledge that has a residence in you. Obey what you know; let it take up residence in you. Pastor Arlan continues our new series The Stories of Obedience and his survey on Hebrews 11 & 12 reminding us that God's plan for our lives does not change. Trust him during the shaking happening around and in you; what remains is eternal. “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
The Action of Faith
November 12, 2023 • Pastor Arlan Sanchez • Hebrews 11:1–3
We begin a new series The Stories of Obedience with the Hall of Faith found in Hebrews 11. Pastor Arlan introduces the action of faith and how each leader, despite the opposition they encountered, proceeded in obedience, and out of weakness was made strong. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible." Hebrews 11:1-3