July 2020
Grab your cross and follow me
Pastor Raphael teaches about denying yourself, taking up your cross and following Jesus, and the rewards that come with it (Mark 8).
Who Do You Say I Am?
Jesus asks his disciples “Who do you say I am”. Peter answered “You are the Messiah, the Son of God”. Do you believe this? Listen to why it’s so important that you do
The Leaven of the Pharisees
Pastor Raphael teaches about thriving in tough times, gradual healing and avoiding the “leaven of the Pharisees” from Mark 8.
Who can receive a blessing?
Pastor Raphael teaches about Jesus blessing a Gentile woman and how that relates to the true meaning of Peter’s dream.
June 2020
The New Legalism
Matt 7 tells us how Jesus reacted to rhe Pharisees as they condemned and accused His disciples. We see the clear difference between the condemnation of Satan, versus the Conviction of the Holy Spirit.
Kingdom Fathers
Connections Pastor, Bill Asay gives a Father’s Day message and testimony called “Kingdom Fathers”.
Eyes on Jesus – Faith and the God of Miracles
Jesus feeds the 5000 and then walks on water. How can we experience the God of Miracles and operate in that Faith?
What Matters Most
Lost people matter to God and He wants the saved.
(How to combat racism, and reach the world with the gospel)
May 2020
Pentecost – What it means for you today
Pastor Raphael teaches about Pentecost (Shavuot) and what it means for each of us.
Jesus – Rejected by them, accepted by you
Pastor Raphael teaches from Mark 6 about when Jesus returns to Nazareth. Jesus, rejected by them, not by you
Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe
Pastor Raphael teaches from Mark 5, the healing of a Woman and a little girl. Jesus tells us “Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe”
Moms of Great Faith
Sandy Chang, Aly Giglio and Pastor Raphael Giglio speak to us about the importance of a mother’s faith, honor and love.
Plans to Prosper in Captivity
Pastor Raphael teaches about the three dangers to watch out for, and how the prophesy of Jeremiah tells us to bloom where we’re planted.
April 2020
COVID19 – Is it a Biblical Plague, God’s Judgement or Something Else?
Was the Coronavirus sent by God? How do we justify terrible and evil things in a world that’s supposed to be subject to God’s will. How did Jesus show God’s Sovereignty along with His permissive will in the face of concentrated evil (the man possessed by many demons)?
Faith in Tough Circumstances
A look at how we can have faith through the toughest situations that we may face.
Living Hope – The Resurrection
Pastor Raphael speaks about the importance of the truth regarding the Resurrection and the Living Hope that we have through Jesus being raised from the dead.
Hosanna – Blessed is Who?
Pastor Raphael teaches about Palm Sunday and the significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. It’s more than meets the eye.
March 2020
Word in Your Heart – Seed in the Soil
Continuing in the “Eyes on Jesus” series, Pastor Raphael teaches from Mark 4, “The Parable of the Sower”. We see how the condition of our hearts can determine the fruitfulness of God’s word coming alive in us.
Creativity in Captivity
When God gives you a season with extra time on your hands, what will you do with it? How will you spend it? Learn how each moment has a purpose and what we must do to discover that purpose.
Hope, the Opposite of Fear
Pastor Raphael teaches how important hope is, espoecially when facing a crises or major challenge. The Bible shows us how to find, keep and live in hope in troubled times.
JESUS – His Apostles, His Family
We learn about each of the twelve apostles and see how Jesus prioritized God’s will over even His natural family. He shows us how we must do the same in order to show them the hope within us.
Sabbath Mercy
Pastor Raphael teaches on how Jesus showed us God’s mercy in the Sabbath, even in the face of criticism and opposition from the Pharisees. Mark 2 & 3 – Series: Eyes on Jesus.
February 2020
Party with Sinners
In our series Eyes on Jesus, Pastor Raphael continues our journey through Mark. This week we see how Jesus called Matthew (Levi) to follow him by going with him to a Dinner party for sinners.
Eyes on Jesus – Faith of Friends
Jesus healed a leper, and a paralytic on a pallet. He shows us how He is moved by His own compassion and the great Faith of Friends.
Eyes on Jesus – Power in a Peaceful Place
Jesus moved in power in early Mark; teaching, healing, and casting out demons. He also retreated to quiet places to pray, which was important to Him so it’s important for us.
January 2020
Eyes on Jesus – Resisting Temptation
Pastor Raphael teaches from Mark 1 in the series “Eyes on Jesus”. We see how Jesus’ baptism and temptation were both demonstrations of obedience to God to teach us how to resist temptation like He did.