Through Fear & Love Gain Understanding

December 28 - Proverbs 9:10 & 1 John 4:18 Listen to why we fear what we do and how fear and love provide us with understanding.

What's So Important About Christmas? (Christmas Eve Service)

December 24 - Philippians 2:5-11What is so important about Christmas? Jesus chose to leave heaven and come to earth...the bedrock truth for our faith. Christmas still has the power to cause traffic jams and fill shopping malls. Far more important is the power of the Christmas message to change lives.

Lasting Purpose For a Weary Faith

December 21 - Luke 2:8-14When Jesus came to earth in that little manger, people were weary in the faith. They had given up hope that the Messiah would come and yet they continued to practice a lifeless faith. Christmas is a time of renewal, new beginnings, a time to remember our ultimate purpose in life, and the reason for this season.

Lasting Hope, A Child is Born

December 14 - Isaiah 9, Luke 2. Someone said, you can go 40 days without food, 3 days without water, 8 minutes without air, but you cannot go one second without hope. Because when hope is gone, then life is over. Where do you go to get the kind of hope that you need? Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the birth that changes everything.

God With Us, The First Gift of Christmas

December 7 - Emmanuel, God is with us! Join us as we celebrate the greatest expression of love in the history of mankind.

Thanfulness Is An Understanding

November 30, 2008 - Pastor Brian takes a look at what it means to live a life of thankfulness. Don't miss this message as we see how consistent thankfulness can change our lives and be an outward expression of our love for Christ

Give Us Authentic Faith

November 23, 2008 - Romans 10:9-21 Lets look at the power of a shared faith and a shared vision. We can learn a great deal from the New Testament Church as they struggled with this very issue early in church history. Don't miss this message as we continue to ask God to make us one.

One Prayer for One Church

November 16, 2008 - If you and I had only one prayer for God's church, what would it be? What is the great need today? What is holding the church back from accomplishing everything that is on the heart of our Heavenly Father?

One Prayer - Unity

November 9, 2008 - John 17:20-26 What's the biggest need in the church today? If you had to choose one prayer for God's church, what would it be? What is God's heart is for the church today.

Why Jesus Isn't Running for President - Christian Values in a Political World

November 2, 2008 - Luke 4:1-14In this current political climate where everyone is calling for change on the outside, learn why Jesus wants change to start on the inside.

What Would Jesus Say to the Next President? - Christian Values in a Political World

October 26, 2008 - Romans 13:1-4 What would Jesus say to the next President of the United States? Jesus spoke clearly to those in power, and he shows no favorites.

Daniel as Secretary of State - Christian Values in a Political World

October 19, 2008 - Daniel 4:4-37 What did Daniel have to say to the most powerful man in the world? What might he say to the next President, if he was the Secretary of State to the next Chief Executive?

Worshiping Together - 40 Days of Community

October 12, 2008 - What is God calling us to do together? He is calling us to worship Him. He is OUR Father in heaven, and he created us to worship Him. If we fail to get worship right, then we will fail in every other area. When we get worship right, everything else will begin to fall into place

The Power of Serving Together - 40 Days of Community

October 5, 2008 - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 What does it mean to serve God? The way we serve God is by serving people. We accomplish much more when we serve on a team than we could ever accomplish as individuals.

Helping Each Other Grow

September 28 - (40 Days of Community) 1 Corinthians 3:6-8
Our Heavenly Father wants to teach us how to help each other grow to become more like Jesus. What is more important than that?

Keys To Community & Lasting Relationships

September 21 - What are the keys to lasting relationships. What are the things that create conflict. Discover how God can restore relationships and build healthy community.

Reaching Out Together

September 14 - Week two of the 40 Days of Community campaign has Pastor Stan talking about "Reaching Out Together" and how we are more effective in our community when we join together to reach and serve those around us.

Why We Need Each Other

September 7 - This week we launch our 40 Days of Community Campaign with LIFEgroups starting up all around our community to talk about loving our community. Pastor Stan speaks on how we are "Better Together."

The Power of God's Word

August 31 - God's Word is powerful. God spoke the universe into existence out of nothing. God breathed life into mankind. God's Word is going to accomplish its purpose. Join us as we consider the impact God's word can have on our lives as we hide God's truth in our hearts as we discuss, "The Bible's life changing power."

The Bible: Absolute Truth

August 24 - God's Word is powerful. God spoke the universe into existence out of nothing. God breathed life into mankind. God's Word is going to accomplish its purpose. Join us as we consider the impact God's word can have on our lives as we hide God's truth in our hearts as we discuss, "The Bible's life changing power."

Can We Trust The Bible?

August 17, 2008 - You will never get much of anything else settled until you are sure of the Bible. What sets the Bible apart from every other book throughout history?

Worship 101: The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How

August 10, 2008 - LIFEhouse Worship Pastor Jathan Good answers the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How questions of Worship.

Reality vs. Perception

July 27, 2008 - Youth Pastor Brian Neuenschwander describes the difference between our reality in Christ vs. our perception.

The Heart of the Pastor: "Crossing the Raging Rivers of Life"

July 20, 2008 - As Jesus interacted with people, his inner heart was revealed as he wept for people who did not have a shepherd to lead them. Like Jesus, pastors see life from a unique perspective, up close as they help struggling marriages, comforting those suffering illness in the hospital, and patching up unhealthy lines of communication in the family. What would a pastor say is the "need of the hour" in our culture today? Special guest speaker Dale Swan begins this series with his message "Crossing the Raging Rivers of Life" from Joshua 3:1-17. Listen as Pastor Dale shares three guidelines that will help you take your next step of faith.

Joseph: FUTURE@risk

July 13, 2008 - This week we conclude our fabulous series on the life of Joseph. What legacy would Joseph leave? Now that Jacob, his father, the patriarch of the family is gone from the scene, how would Joseph deal with his brothers? Would he treat them as they deserved to be treated? Would he lower himself to the level of his older brothers? Would he treat his brothers the way they expected to be treated, now that Dad is gone? Don't miss this concluding and powerful message from the life Joseph, a picture of the coming Messiah, who was full of grace and truth.

Joseph: PURPOSE@risk

July 6, 2008 - Facing every challenge that life could throw at Joseph, he was able to stay focused on God's ultimate purpose for his life. Others had evil intentions, but Joseph knew that God's purpose would ultimately win out. Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck considers God's purpose for each of our lives.

Joseph: FORGIVENESS@risk

June 29, 2008 - Many people have skeletons in the closet. There are events, people and circumstances that people would just as soon leave in the past and move on. Not dealing with the past can rob us of our future. Our God specializes in doing a new thing with people who are spiritually prepared. Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares how we can learn to turn the odds in our favor.

Joseph: WORSHIP@risk

June 22, 2008 - What would cause you to stop worshipping God? What circumstances would send you over the edge? How much is "worship at risk" in your life today? Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares from the life of Joseph what it means to worship God in spite of outward circumstances.

Joseph: WORK@risk

June 15, 2008 - For Father's Day, we celebrate every father in attendance. Where would families be without the role of a Godly father in the home? It is not easy being a man today with all the pressures at work, the constant need for re-tooling and updating work skills and the gnawing question of true significance and meaning in the work itself. We could not ask for a better topic on Father's Day. Joseph had four jobs. The first three were horrific beyond measure, but those jobs were the means that God built character into Job's life. You might find yourself in a dead-end job. The boss may even be treating you like a common criminal. Do you find it hard to stay motivated at work? Listen as we look at the career life of Joseph. God used menial, seemingly insignificant jobs to prepare Joseph for a job that would save multitudes beyond measure of starvation. Pastor Stan Lubeck shares what it means to have a "vocation" rather than just an "occupation" in the workplace.

Does God Command, Call or Convidar?

June 8, 2008 - Our Guest Speaker, Greg Hummel, was a missionary for many years serving in the field in Brazil. He shares a great message explaining the command of God, the calling of God, and the invitation of God.

Joseph: MORALITY@risk

June 1, 2008 - Joseph won the battle for moral purity. We live in a society that believes there are no absolutes. Even the institution of marriage is being attacked now as never before in California. It wasn't easy for Joseph to stand strong when tempted to be seduced by an immoral woman. Listen as Pastor Stan discusses the steps to protecting and preserving moral character.

Joseph: FAMILY@risk!

May 25, 2008 - We are all dysfunctional in one form or another. Some of our greatest challenges come within the context of our families. Joseph did not all bitterness to eat him alive and quench the work of the Spirit of God in his life. Listen as Pastor Stan continues this sermon series on the life of Joseph with a look into his dysfunctional family and what it means to honor God, even when your family doesn't.

Joseph: LIFE@risk

May 18, 2008 - It is not what happens to you, but what happens in you that counts. Joseph was betrayed by his own family. Yet he did not allow a bitter root to spring up and destroy his own life. Listen as Pastor Stan begins this sermon series on the life of Joseph with a brief introduction.

A Mother's Impact

May 11, 2008 - It is not easy keeping up with the day to day duties of being a mother. It is impossible to do everything that is expected of moms today. On Mother's Day we celebrate the impact that mothers have on our lives and consider the most important thing in the midst of the daily grind.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray!

May 4, 2008 - This is National Prayer Week and we celebrate our privilege to bring everything to our Father who loves to hear our prayers. Jesus said, "my house will be a house of prayer," and we love being a church that is asking Jesus to teach us to be a praying church. Pastor Fred Jantz shares the message this week. Overseeing all of our NAB churches in Northern California, Fred gives us fresh perspective on how we can ask, seek and knock in prayer for accomplishing what is on the heart of Jesus.

Stewarding What Belongs to God

April 27, 2008 - Stewardship is first and foremost about ownership. Until we understand that God owns everything, we will never fully understand how He intends for us to manage what He entrusts to our care. This is why He put us on this earth. Don't miss out on this life impacting message.

Finding Financial Freedom

April 20, 2008 - God measures the blessings He pours into our laps based upon the measure we use to give. It is proportional. Somehow, the more we give, the more we receive. How does this work? How do we practice this truth while avoiding the pitfalls of the "name it-claim it" gospel bandits? See you Sunday as we dig into this controversial subject. Pastor Stan Lubeck shares this controversial subject "Finding Financial Freedom!"

Living Rich

April 13, 2008 - While we live in the richest nation on the planet, most spend more than we make. People are overextended and stressed out under a burden of debt. Marriages struggle, and families suffer. Solomon, the richest man in history, wrote some lasting truths in the Bible that guide us in managing our finances. When financial stress is the most often listed cause for divorce, its important to help one another learn how to manage our "dead presidents" better. Pastor Stan Lubeck shares this important message "Living Rich!"

Thinking Rich!

April 6, 2008 - Who is rich? Compared to what? What if you are already rich and didn't know it? Why is it so difficult for a rich person to get into heaven? Why are the rich below average in giving? Listen as we discover what God's Word says about managing what God has given us. Pastor Stan Lubeck shares this incredible message "Thinking Rich!"

Loving the Least and the Lost!

March 30, 2008 - When Jesus looks at our world today, what does He see? In our busyness, we can lose perspective on the deeper needs of those who are forgotten by our world system, the least and the lost. Dr. John and Carol Gililland will also be updating us on their recent ministry in Mali at the Samaritan's Purse Hospital. You won't want to miss this life impacting report. Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares this incredible message "Loving the Least and the Lost!"

Love That Hurts!

March 23, 2008 - You know how much someone loves you by the pain that they are willing to endure on your behalf. The Roman cross was the image of cruelty and rejection. Jesus' pain on that cross became our gain, He willing made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could be set free. Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares this incredible love story in his message "Love That Hurts!"

Love That Never Quits!

March 16, 2008 - True love stands the test of time. How do we know when we have reached this mature love? How do we know what permanent, unconditional love is? Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck discusses this practical and important subject in his message "Love That Never Quits!"

True Love Forgives

March 9, 2008 - When someone hurts you how do you respond? Do you get angry? Do you seek revenge? Do you become spiteful? Do you become full of bitterness? Do you rehearse in your mind what you will say when you get the chance? How do you respond when someone hurts you deeply? Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares how to forgive with a supernatural love in his message "True Love Forgives!"

Reconcilable Differences

March 2, 2008 - Love speaks the truth even when it hurts. Communication is the key to any healthy, lasting relationship. We cannot experience the deeper levels of love unless we learn to be honest about our feelings, hurts, hang-ups and habits. Until we are honest, even God cannot help us! Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares his message "Reconcilable Differences!"

Love That Lasts!

February 24, 2008 - How do we cultivate love relationships that last for a lifetime? True love never fails. True love is consistent. "It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." God's love has "stick-to-it-tive-ness." When everything else in this world is on the decline, there is a love of another kind that never loses its luster. Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares his message "Love That Lasts!"

Tough Love

February 17, 2008 - What makes it so difficult for us to love as God intends? The most common destroyer of friendships is not anger, it's not impatience, it's not apathy, and it's not unkindness. It's envy. It is impossible to envy someone and love them at the same time. This is why true humility is the path to lasting relationships. Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares his message "Tough Love!"

The Well of LOVE!

February 10, 2008 - What does true love look like? God's love is foreign to what the world experiences every day. We often settle for a poor imitation of what God has in mind. We are often too busy, too shallow, too scattered to experience the depth of love that our Father intends for each of His children. Listen as Special Guest Steve Kellar shares his message "The Well of Love!"

Love That Matters

February 3, 2008 - How do you build a life that is on a solid foundation of love? This message begins a new series from the "Love Chapter" of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13. Though it is a short chapter, there are profound truths. Don't miss any of this life-changing, world-impacting series. Listen as Pastor Stan Lubeck begins this series with his message "Love That Matters!"

The Signs of LIFE!

January 27, 2008 - What are the unmistakable signs of life for a Christ follower? Check your pulse and if you have one, check out this life-changing message that has eternal consequences. Listen, as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares his message "The Signs of LIFE!" It will help you to sleep better at night.

The Value of LIFE!

January 20, 2008 - We value the gift of life given by our God. But do we really comprehend the priceless value of each person that God has placed on this planet? Listen, as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares how to worship the Creator of life and share the value of life with others!"

The Power of LIFE

January 13, 2008 - God has given us power to live a vibrant life on this planet. How can we tap into God's power as we face our everyday challenges? Listen, as Pastor Stan Lubeck shares how to receive God's Divine Counsel and Power!"

The Order of LIFE!

January 6, 2008 - Our God is not a God of confusion. He has placed each believer in His body for a reason. When God's people are connected to the head, the result is a coordinated, unified body. Pastor Stan Lubeck shares how cooperating with God's pattern gives us success in LIFE!"