VISIT US:
36 East Victoria St.
Santa Barbara
FOLLOW US:
 

Hold on Loosely in Expectation

Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 7:25–30 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Advent: Living with Expectation

A paradox is a statement that while seeming self-contradictory, actually describes reality.  The Christian life is full of paradoxes. God is one and three. God is absolutely sovereign and our choices actually matter. One paradox is that Christians are called to live in, attend to, and love the present form the world (Jer 29:4–4). Yet Chrsitians are also told not to love the world because the present form of the world is passing away (2 Cor 5:17). So which is it? Are we meant to settle down in the world or to remain detached from the world? This week we consider how to live in this tension in light of Jesus’ coming.

Layne Campbell’s Deacon Ordination

Bible Text: John 13:1–5, 12–17 | Preacher: Kyle Wells

This Sunday we begin advent. We also celebrate God’s call to Layne Campbell to serve our church in the office of deacon. We’ll consider what it means to be a deacon, and why God calls people to serve in that capacity.
 

Koinonia

Bible Text: Philippians 4:10–20 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: One Body: Living Into the Unity the Gospel Provides

We like the image of the self-made man. We like the idea of getting ahead in life by our own bootstraps and ingenuity, without any help from anyone. But as they say, it’s lonely at the top. No matter how much we achieve, we still need the companionship and help of others. As much as we hate it, we are needy. But in the upside down kingdom of Jesus, being needy is a wonderful thing.

Everyday Gospel Unity

Bible Text: Colossians 3:12-17 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: One Body: Living Into the Unity the Gospel Provides

We like the idea of unity, but what does it take to actually accomplish it? In today’s divided world we often decry the division but neglect the virtues required to live in community: kindness, humility, gentleness, compassion, patience, and bearing the burdens of others. How can God change us from the inside out so that we can be people of peace instead of hostility? This Sunday we continue our series on the unity of the Christian Church.

Live as Citizens

Bible Text: Philippians 1:27–2:2 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: One Body: Living Into the Unity the Gospel Provides

Who gets the final word on defining a person? We often go through life looking for someone or some group to tell us who we are. Often, we attempt to define ourselves and others by our success, our hobbies, our politics, or our market value. We look for a tribe to give us meaning and significance. But God says that he is our maker. Since we belong to him, he gets the final word on everything about us. This Sunday we continue our sermon series on the unity of the Christian Church.

That They May be One

Bible Text: John 17:20–24 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: One Body: Living Into the Unity the Gospel Provides

It’s no secret that our country is divided in many ways. Civil strife and discord are in the news almost daily. We might expect a nation as vast and diverse as the United States to hold many world views and perspectives in tension. What may be surprising, though, is that many people experience the Christian Church as no different. Critics point to the various divisions as reasons for disbelief. Yet, Jesus is not surprised. In fact, Christian unity is the very thing he prayed for on the night before he went to the cross. This week we begin a series on the Christian practice of the communion of the saints.
 

Confident Faith

Bible Text: Habbakuk 3:16–19 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Habakkuk: Living by Faith in Turbulent Times

Faith comes more easily in the good times when things are going our way; joy comes more naturally in the times of feasting. But what do we do in the times of famine and difficulty? How can we find joy when life is full of suffering and pain? This week we finish our sermon series on the Prophet Habakkuk.

Awestruck Faith

Bible Text: Habbakuk 3:1–16 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Habakkuk: Living by Faith in Turbulent Times

In a season shaped by catastrophic events like wildfires, hurricanes, and COVID-19, the trials of life can seem overwhelming. Is God big enough and strong enough to overcome anything? This Sunday we get a proper perspective of God from our sermon series on the Prophet Habakkuk.

Living Faith

Bible Text: Habakkuk 2:2–4 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Habakkuk: Living by Faith in Turbulent Times

See full service liturgy at https://www.cpcgallery.com/09-13-20/

Waiting Faith

Bible Text: Habbakuk 2:1–4 | Preacher: Kyle Wells | Series: Habakkuk: Living by Faith in Turbulent Times

See full service liturgy at https://www.cpcgallery.com/09-06-20/