August 30: “Gentle & Humble in Heart” (Matthew 11:25-30)

In addition to offering rest for our souls, Jesus reveals his heart to us. Jesus is gentle and humble in heart. Though the Father has committed to Jesus all authority, Jesus is gentle and kind, willing to associate with the lowly sinners and even die for sinners. Because of Jesus’ heart, we can draw near […]

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August 23: “Loving People Well” (1 John 4:19-21)

Receiving God’s love through our Sabbath rest should lead to loving people well. As John states, we cannot love God without loving our neighbors. Mature Christians are the ones who love people as Jesus did. How do we treat people around us? Is our love for people growing? If our love for people is growing, […]

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August 16: “If I Had But One Sermon to Preach” (Luke 15:11-32)

GUEST SPEAKER: Jack Longley How is this passage the Gospel within the Gospel? Where are you in the story? 1) A prodigal away from home—perhaps rebelling, perhaps lonely and homesick—but fearful of returning home? 2) A longing parent wondering if the prodigal child will ever come home… And if he/she does, what is the proper […]

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August 9: “A Sent Church” (John 1:1-14)

GUEST SPEAKER: Finny Abraham What does it mean for Christ’s followers to live “incarnationally” in Silicon Valley? I hope this sermon challenges folks to ask where God is calling them to be incarnationally present—with neighbors, coworkers, causes, or places of brokenness in our community.

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August 2: “God’s Questions” (Genesis 16:1-8)

GUEST SPEAKER: Steve Norman We all have questions for God, but might God have a question or two for us? The angel of the Lord asks Hagar a very interesting question: “Where have you come from and where are you going?” In this message we will take time to ponder this question and a few […]

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