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We exist to help people find and follow Jesus. Stay connected to the heart of Newbury Park First Christian by following our weekly messages. Encounter God, Experience Community, Extend Compassion.
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Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Sunday Jan 18, 2015
Our second of three core values as a church revolves around community. When we look at the life of the early church from scripture, it's clear that deep community was fundamental to its mission to spread the gospel to the nations. It's no different today. In order for us to be effective in our mission we must constantly build community into the fabric of our church. We are a body after all, each piece contributing to the health of the whole. When working in unison we become the very image of Christ to the world. In this message, Pastor Ken seeks to illustrate these truths and challenge us to take a practical step towards building community by joining a LifeGroup.
Sunday Jan 11, 2015
Sunday Jan 11, 2015
This week Pastor Ken speaks on how Moses encountered God at the burning bush. We learned that when someone genuinely encounters the living God, we are called to action. Will you respond to His call or turn away?
Sunday Jan 04, 2015
Sunday Jan 04, 2015
This week Pastor Ken dives into the new year with a discussion on the mission of our church, the difference between believing and following, and challenged us to be the church.
Sunday Dec 21, 2014
Sunday Dec 21, 2014
Today Pastor Ken showed us how the Magi can teach us how to truly worship.
Sunday Dec 14, 2014
Sunday Dec 14, 2014
This week Pastor Ken shines light on the role of the shepherds in the Christmas story.
Sunday Dec 07, 2014
Sunday Dec 07, 2014
Today Pastor Ken spoke about the Innkeeper and paying attention to the story in the Scripture. He emphasized the story within the Scripture and compared it to the ways the story is commonly told.
Sunday Nov 30, 2014
Sunday Nov 30, 2014
As with many of the characters in this portion of God's divine narrative, Pastor Ken reveals how Joseph yields to God's agenda, extends compassion to a host of different people along the way, and shares the message of Jesus by fully accepting his responsibility as the earthy father of his Savior. When everything inside him screamed, "No," Joseph still faithfully followed God's plan. And the same is true for us today--when we are willing to trust and obey we provide a home for Jesus to thrive in!
Sunday Nov 23, 2014
Sunday Nov 23, 2014
When God calls you it may not be easy but when you trust Him, He'll lead you to places far beyond your imagination. He will rock your world just like He did in Mary's life thousands of years ago. But because she was willing to yield her plans to God, extend compassion to those around her, and eventually share her Son with the world, Jesus our Savior had a pathway into this world. We too can allow God's favor to rest upon us and let the Holy Spirit be born in us this season if we do the same.
Sunday Nov 16, 2014
Sunday Nov 16, 2014
Long before our Savior made the journey from heaven to earth, His birth was foretold by the prophet Isaiah. An often overlooked character in the drama of the incarnation, Isaiah helps each and every one of us say "Yes" to Christmas this season by reminding us to be the mouthpiece for God. We must stand up for what we believe in and declare the light as He truly is!
Sunday Nov 09, 2014
Sunday Nov 09, 2014
Pastor Ken kicks off our new series, "Say Yes to Christmas," with a great introductory message about what it will take to reclaim this season and place it back in the rightful hands of God. It will take us yielding to Jesus, extending compassion to others, and sharing the real story with those within our circle of influence. We hope this year is your best Christmas ever!