Make sure to visit the Seven San Diego Church website beginning July 12th to see if we answered your question. Messages will be available for download.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Questions I've Wanted to Ask God (New Teaching Series)
Next week we will start answering your questions to God. Do you have one? If so, post it right here; right now!
Make sure to visit the Seven San Diego Church website beginning July 12th to see if we answered your question. Messages will be available for download.
Make sure to visit the Seven San Diego Church website beginning July 12th to see if we answered your question. Messages will be available for download.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Your Life Mission ID'd: Guest Blog by Ray Benton
Seven San Diego Church is not responsible for the views of contributing writers and assumes no responsibility for the errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily of the congregation or staff.
Jesus Christ communicated your mission in life when he said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). The “gospel” or good news according to I Corinthians 15:1-4 is that “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again on the third day…”
Did you know that it is mankind’s “sin” that separates us from a holy God? Romans 5:12 says, “Therefore, just as through one man (Adam) sin entered the world, and death through sin, and this death spread to all men, because all sinned.”
So what was to be of "sin"? Well, a penalty had to be paid. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (I Corinthians 5:21). “But now Christ is risen from the dead…” (I Corinthians 15:20).
So what is to be said of a resurrected Christ? Well, we are to share what He did for us. If my mission is to share the “good news” with those in my world, and dare to reach beyond my world, and care about the whole world, how can I fulfill that responsibility? Doing the following will go a long way toward us fulfilling this mission:
First, we can PRAY. Jesus said, “…therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Luke 10:2). The key to the impact of the early church in the book of Acts was that they were a praying church (Acts 1:14, 1:24, 3:1, 4:24-31, 6:4). As they prayed, their mission became focused and literally thousands responded to the “good news” and became a part of the family of God. As we pray, God will identify someone in our “oikos” who needs the “good news.” As we pray, we can ask God to empower those who have gone cross culturally to share the “good news.” Prayer will bring a focus to your mission.
Secondly, we can GIVE. The mission Christ entrusted to us involves me reaching beyond my world and caring about the whole world. In our society many are taking this aspect of their mission seriously and find themselves going on short term trips with a focus to take the “gospel” cross culturally. One of the ways we can all participate in this aspect of our mission is to give financially to organizations and individuals whom God has called specifically to take the “gospel” to a foreign land. Giving financially funds your mission.
Finally, we can GO. Whether it is going across the street to talk with our neighbor, across the miles to fulfill a short term trip or across the ocean to fulfill a lifetime calling to take the “gospel” cross culturally, all of us can participate by going. Going puts feet to your mission.
Take time today to increase your efforts to PRAY, your ability to GIVE and your desire to GO seek to fulfill the mission Christ has given you!
Jesus Christ communicated your mission in life when he said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). The “gospel” or good news according to I Corinthians 15:1-4 is that “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again on the third day…”
Did you know that it is mankind’s “sin” that separates us from a holy God? Romans 5:12 says, “Therefore, just as through one man (Adam) sin entered the world, and death through sin, and this death spread to all men, because all sinned.”
So what was to be of "sin"? Well, a penalty had to be paid. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (I Corinthians 5:21). “But now Christ is risen from the dead…” (I Corinthians 15:20).
So what is to be said of a resurrected Christ? Well, we are to share what He did for us. If my mission is to share the “good news” with those in my world, and dare to reach beyond my world, and care about the whole world, how can I fulfill that responsibility? Doing the following will go a long way toward us fulfilling this mission:
First, we can PRAY. Jesus said, “…therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (Luke 10:2). The key to the impact of the early church in the book of Acts was that they were a praying church (Acts 1:14, 1:24, 3:1, 4:24-31, 6:4). As they prayed, their mission became focused and literally thousands responded to the “good news” and became a part of the family of God. As we pray, God will identify someone in our “oikos” who needs the “good news.” As we pray, we can ask God to empower those who have gone cross culturally to share the “good news.” Prayer will bring a focus to your mission.
Secondly, we can GIVE. The mission Christ entrusted to us involves me reaching beyond my world and caring about the whole world. In our society many are taking this aspect of their mission seriously and find themselves going on short term trips with a focus to take the “gospel” cross culturally. One of the ways we can all participate in this aspect of our mission is to give financially to organizations and individuals whom God has called specifically to take the “gospel” to a foreign land. Giving financially funds your mission.
Finally, we can GO. Whether it is going across the street to talk with our neighbor, across the miles to fulfill a short term trip or across the ocean to fulfill a lifetime calling to take the “gospel” cross culturally, all of us can participate by going. Going puts feet to your mission.
Take time today to increase your efforts to PRAY, your ability to GIVE and your desire to GO seek to fulfill the mission Christ has given you!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Hookers & Robbers: Guest Blog by Aurora Mckeehan
Seven San Diego Church is not responsible for the views of contributing writers and assumes no responsibility for the errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily of the congregation or staff.
We often find ourselves questioning our very own existence. We ask ourselves questions like, “What on earth am I here for? Who am I? What am I made to do? Who was I made to be?” Are you guilty of grunting any of those questions on your way to work, school, etc? If so, you’re not the only one.
When it comes to trials, we all face them. Some problems are astronomical, while others are not. Some problems are unclear, yet others have answers that give us more reason to follow an all-knowing God. To some, these problems just don’t make sense. They're “illogical”. The truth is, we serve an All-Mighty God; a God who knows in each and every one of our hearts. He knows WHO we are, WHAT we are and WHO we will become. He meets you wherever you are, no matter what state, no matter what life style, and regardless of the challenges you are facing. He meets you in the deepest of lows and the darkest of places. He is a God who loves us too much to leave us that way.
You are not alone in your sin. Whether it is an addiction, depression, rage, low self-esteem, etc. Jesus has a real plan to grow, move and change you. So often we get caught up in what this world has to give us; more clothes, fancy dinners or a new car. But all of the riches in the world will leave a man feeling empty. Jesus says, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (Matthew 6:25-27).
So if you are a hooker, a robber, a drug dealer, an addict or an everyday sinner like the rest of us, you can still be something greater. You can still pull away from the life you are leading right now and turn to something bigger than what this world has to offer. You are worth so much more than you will ever know. But in order to understand your greater purpose, you'll need to find your confidence and strength in the Lord Jesus Christ.
We often find ourselves questioning our very own existence. We ask ourselves questions like, “What on earth am I here for? Who am I? What am I made to do? Who was I made to be?” Are you guilty of grunting any of those questions on your way to work, school, etc? If so, you’re not the only one.
When it comes to trials, we all face them. Some problems are astronomical, while others are not. Some problems are unclear, yet others have answers that give us more reason to follow an all-knowing God. To some, these problems just don’t make sense. They're “illogical”. The truth is, we serve an All-Mighty God; a God who knows in each and every one of our hearts. He knows WHO we are, WHAT we are and WHO we will become. He meets you wherever you are, no matter what state, no matter what life style, and regardless of the challenges you are facing. He meets you in the deepest of lows and the darkest of places. He is a God who loves us too much to leave us that way.
You are not alone in your sin. Whether it is an addiction, depression, rage, low self-esteem, etc. Jesus has a real plan to grow, move and change you. So often we get caught up in what this world has to give us; more clothes, fancy dinners or a new car. But all of the riches in the world will leave a man feeling empty. Jesus says, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? (Matthew 6:25-27).
So if you are a hooker, a robber, a drug dealer, an addict or an everyday sinner like the rest of us, you can still be something greater. You can still pull away from the life you are leading right now and turn to something bigger than what this world has to offer. You are worth so much more than you will ever know. But in order to understand your greater purpose, you'll need to find your confidence and strength in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
What I Hope They Won't Say At My Funeral, Pt. 2: Guest Blog by Roberto Comparan
Seven San Diego Church is not responsible for the views of contributing writers and assumes no responsibility for the errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily of the congregation or staff.
Imagine your funeral. Do you picture a sea of mourning faces? Do you picture a group of musicians chanting songs? Do you imagine a priest or pastor speaking words of comfort? While all of those scenarios are likely to be seen or heard at your funeral, have you ever considered what someone might say on your behalf?
The Bible is clear in reminding us that we should be spending more time at funerals than festivals. "For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time" (Ecclesiastes 7:2).
Would your eulogy be packed with praise regarding your great party life? Would people shout to the rooftops regarding your excellent career choices? Would they express great admiration for your academic accolades? Although there is nothing wrong in pursuit of hosting a good party, having great work ethic, or doing well in school, it is important that we always keep the main thing, the main thing. Christ should be at the center of our influence.
Concerning human understanding, King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 7: 15-18, "In this meaningless life, I have seen everything, including the fact that some good people die young and some wicked people live on and on. So don't be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself? On the other hand, don't be too wicked either--don't be a fool! Why should you die before your time? So try to walk a middle course--but those who fear God will succeed either way."
In this passage we find King Solomon pressing our faces into the depths of where we should find meaning to our existence. In his reflections and confessions, Solomon points us back to the God of the Universe. After testing science, philosophy, materialism, and even political power for meaning, he points us back to the God who breathes meaning into our lives. He reminds us that finding purpose in ourselves, rules, or causing people pain only brings pleasure, and not success. In other words he says, "Live a balanced life. Don't be stupid. And seek something bigger and more powerful than yourself--God."
When I die, I hope that people would simply say two things about me at my funeral. I would hope that they would say that my life was 1) in pursuit of loving God and 2) loving other people. Day in and day out, we should reorient our entire lives to making those two things our most important pursuits. In this way, God will help you bring meaning to the meaningless.
Imagine your funeral. Do you picture a sea of mourning faces? Do you picture a group of musicians chanting songs? Do you imagine a priest or pastor speaking words of comfort? While all of those scenarios are likely to be seen or heard at your funeral, have you ever considered what someone might say on your behalf?
The Bible is clear in reminding us that we should be spending more time at funerals than festivals. "For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time" (Ecclesiastes 7:2).
Would your eulogy be packed with praise regarding your great party life? Would people shout to the rooftops regarding your excellent career choices? Would they express great admiration for your academic accolades? Although there is nothing wrong in pursuit of hosting a good party, having great work ethic, or doing well in school, it is important that we always keep the main thing, the main thing. Christ should be at the center of our influence.
Concerning human understanding, King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 7: 15-18, "In this meaningless life, I have seen everything, including the fact that some good people die young and some wicked people live on and on. So don't be too good or too wise! Why destroy yourself? On the other hand, don't be too wicked either--don't be a fool! Why should you die before your time? So try to walk a middle course--but those who fear God will succeed either way."
In this passage we find King Solomon pressing our faces into the depths of where we should find meaning to our existence. In his reflections and confessions, Solomon points us back to the God of the Universe. After testing science, philosophy, materialism, and even political power for meaning, he points us back to the God who breathes meaning into our lives. He reminds us that finding purpose in ourselves, rules, or causing people pain only brings pleasure, and not success. In other words he says, "Live a balanced life. Don't be stupid. And seek something bigger and more powerful than yourself--God."
When I die, I hope that people would simply say two things about me at my funeral. I would hope that they would say that my life was 1) in pursuit of loving God and 2) loving other people. Day in and day out, we should reorient our entire lives to making those two things our most important pursuits. In this way, God will help you bring meaning to the meaningless.
Monday, April 20, 2009
I.D. (New Teaching Series)
I.D. is here! In this new six-part teaching series, we hope to help you discover your purpose in life. Did you know God equipped you with spiritual gifts? Did you know that there's a reason God has you right where you are right now? Did you forget you were a part of God's family? Let is help you identify your God given mission. Message titles for each date are as follows:
I.D.: Who Am I Supposed to Be?
pt. 1, Apr. 19 .....What on Earth Am I Here For?
pt. 2, Apr. 26 .....How Can I Please God?
pt. 3, May 03 .....You Were Made For God's Family
pt. 4, May 10 .....How to Become Like Christ
pt. 5, May 17 .....How to Get in S.H.A.P.E.
pt. 6, May 24 .....Your Life Mission-ID'd
Please stop by and visit us. We meet every Sunday at 10 AM at Olympian High School, located off of 1925 Magdalena Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91913.
I.D.: Who Am I Supposed to Be?
pt. 1, Apr. 19 .....What on Earth Am I Here For?
pt. 2, Apr. 26 .....How Can I Please God?
pt. 3, May 03 .....You Were Made For God's Family
pt. 4, May 10 .....How to Become Like Christ
pt. 5, May 17 .....How to Get in S.H.A.P.E.
pt. 6, May 24 .....Your Life Mission-ID'd
Please stop by and visit us. We meet every Sunday at 10 AM at Olympian High School, located off of 1925 Magdalena Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91913.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Your Questions; Our Answers: The Best Sex-EVER
As promised, here are the answers to your SEX QUESTIONS from last Sunday's message "The Best Sex Ever" pt. 3, The 7-Day Sex Challenge.
Although we answered some of your text messages during the worship service on Sunday, March 15th, we still had several questions that could not be answered within the hour. And so, the ones we didn't get to are now answered here and posted on our blogs and website. We hope you find this helpful.
Q: If married, is flirting bad?
A: Not if you’re flirting with your spouse. Flirting with your spouse is highly encouraged. In fact, it is true that women are like crock pots, but men are like microwaves. So men…get the crock pot started early with lots of flirting.
All other flirting outside the marriage is inappropriate. If you are tempted to flirt with someone who is not your spouse you should pour that energy into your relationship with your spouse. Flirting is the first step toward adultery or great sex with your spouse. See Proverbs 4:25, Prov. 7, Matt. 5:28 (applies to husbands and wives)
Q: What should we single people do for the next 7 days? (referring to the 7 Day Sex Challenge I gave to married couples which was for married couples to have sex each day or as much as possible for seven days).
A: The same thing you should do for the 7 after that. No sex until marriage (for further study listen to pt.1 of Best Sex Ever). Also, be praying for God to bring the right one into your life and make sure you use the parameters I gave for single people in part three of “The Best Sex Ever” when I talked about how to Recognize a Potential Mate. Click here for the listen to the message http://www.sevensdchurch.com/sermon/pt-3-the-best-sex--ever/
Q: How much viagra is too much?
A: If you have an erection that lasts longer than four hours you should see your doctor.
Q: Is masturbation ok in marriage? What does the Bible say about it?
A: If agreed to by both husband and wife as part of the sexual “fun” and arousal in bed YES, it is ok. If it’s something apart from the husband and wife’s fun time in bed it could become lustful with thoughts of others (thus committing adultery according to Jesus) and extremely selfish. The Bible says nothing about masturbation, but plenty about looking out for the needs of your spouse before your own 1 Corinthians 7:3-4, Hebrews 13:4, 1Peter 3:7.
Q: Is porn ok inside of marriage?
A: It is not OK, it enters “others” into the marriage bed, is Orgie “esque” and leads to deeper darker sexual misconduct. Even if both husband and wife agree it still is sinful in the sight of God and degrading and demeaning to both husband and wife. It brings lust to a whole new level and is an extremely difficult habit to break. If you are struggling with this please visit xxxchurch.com
Usually it is the husband requesting this and the wife may begrudgingly go along with it at first. Often the husband will start to see his wife as less and less valuable and unable to compete with what he is seeing on the television or computer. He is falling into Satan’s trap and continuing to devalue his bride by comparing her to the women he is seeing in the porn. This is the beginning of the end of The Best Sex Ever between the husband and wife. Radical steps must be taken to cleanse themselves of this and move forward in their sexual relationship without porn. It’s a long road some have made it, many have not.
Q: Can or will God bless a gay marriage?
A: The short answer is no, because it goes against what God has already said about homosexuality. If you would like to listen to a message I gave recently about homosexuality and marriage please click the link http://www.sevensdchurch.com/sermon/txt-pt-4-what-does-the-txt-say-about-being-gay/
However, all people whether believers or not, homosexual or not, experience what is called “common grace” and experience God’s blessings of living on earth, experiencing sunshine, rain, good days and bad…that is common to all humanity and in that case…a blessing.
Q: What about 1 Corinthians 7:14 where the unbelieving husband will be sanctified through his wife and vise verse?
A: This is a very interesting situation. The context is that Paul is talking to married couples where one person has become a believer and the other has not. Understand, they are already married and one has decided to be a Christian, the other has not. This is not a situation of a believer deciding to marry and unbeliever. We know from Scripture that this is forbidden by God (2 Corinthians 6:14-15).
He says that the unbelieving husband or wife is “sanctified” through the believing spouse. The question had come up in the Corinthian church about believers being “contaminated” by their unbelieving husbands or wives. By contamination I mean their sin and unbelief.
Paul makes the distinction and says that the believing husband or wife is not being contaminated with the bad or sin of the unbelieving husband or wife but the unbelieving husband or wife is being “contaminated” by the good or holiness of the believing husband or wife. He says they are being sanctified through their marital bond because of their faith in Christ.
Something very mystical and real happens when the two become one. It is more than just skin on skin. That’s why God considers sexual sin more serious than other sins (1Cor. 6:18-20). It is a unification of both body and soul.
It does not mean the unbelieving spouse is admitted to heaven upon death without confessing Christ, but it does mean that the believing spouse does not need to worry about being affected spiritually through an unbelieving spouse, rather the unbelieving spouse is being affected spiritually through the believing spouse. Their “holiness” or “goodness” is being “caught” by the unbelieving spouse when “the two become one.”
Q: Do I have to do premarital counseling?
A: If you would like myself or one of the other pastors at Seven San Diego church to marry you the answer is YES. You will need to do pre-marital counseling. It usually lasts 4-6 weeks for an hour per session with homework and life skills lessons that will give you a head start in your marriage. Believe me, you don’t want to miss out on pre-marital. I once had a guy give me a hard time about pre-marital counseling saying, “I’ve been married three times, I don’t need this stuff!”
Whether you’ve been married before or not YOU NEED PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING.
Q: Is oral sex ok?
YES. Again, in the marriage bed, it is all good between the two of you.
Q: Where in the Bible does it say that premarital sex is a sin/wrong?
A: The Bible refers to premarital sex as “fornication” in some of the older translations of Scripture such as the King James Version (KJV), New American Standard Bible (NASB) etc. More modern translations preferred the words “Sexually Immoral” or “Adultery.”
Below is a list of the verses from both the Old and New Testament where the Bible says pre-marital sex is a sin/wrong using the words fornication, sexually immoral and adultery.
1Cor. 5:9 1Cor. 5:11 1Cor. 6:9 Heb. 12:16 Heb. 13:4 Rev. 21:8 Rev. 22:15
For Further Study
2Chronicles 21:11 Isaiah 23:17 Ezekiel 16:26 Ezekiel 16:29 Matt. 5:32 Matt. 19:9 John 8:41
Acts 15:20 Acts 15:29 Acts 21:25 Rom. 1:29 1Cor. 5:1 1Cor. 6:13 1Cor. 6:18
1Cor. 7:2 1Cor. 10:8 2Cor. 12:21 Gal. 5:19 Eph. 5:3 Col. 3:5 1Th. 4:3 Jude 7
Rev. 2:14 Rev. 2:20 Rev. 2:21 Rev. 9:21 Rev. 14:8 Rev. 17:2 Rev. 17:4 Rev. 18:3 Rev. 18:9 Rev. 19:2
Q: What are some examples of clear boundaries that help in relationships?
A: Clearly stated boundaries in relationships are key to healthy relationships. The problem is most people don’t take the time to communicate when concerning boundaries. Don’t wait for the other person to talk about boundaries, you take the responsibility.
The reality is you will be more respected and appreciated if you clearly state your boundaries. I’m not saying on the first words out of your mouth to your date are, “We’re not doing this, this, or this, nor are we going here, here, or there!” When the time is right discuss it, but don’t wait too long.
Let’s take dating as an example. When you do discuss boundaries here are some guidelines. Boundaries should be clear that you won’t be alone in the dark, late at night, when no one else is around. Why? Very simply…temptation. Boundaries will help you stay pure before God as you walk toward marriage.
Boundaries help you have a plan when you’re dating. You will either go by your plans or your glands. If you’re in the back seat and it’s getting hot and heavy…it’s too late…you’re going by your glands. If you’ve discussed boundaries and agreed you won’t ever get in the back seat, nor go to a dark, private place with no accountability, no friends, just the two of you, then your boundaries will help you stay pure.
Other boundaries include no “sleepovers” or “I’m just going to sleep on the floor.” Why? The Bible says to avoid the appearance of evil. You may have the best intentions but it sure looks like you’re sleeping with her or him. The only thing people know is that your car was there all night. They don’t know you slept on the floor. And, besides, the temptation that’s just down the hallway is too great a trap.
Monday, March 2, 2009
The Best Sex--EVER! (Teaching Series) Returns on 03/15
We are currently interrupting our teaching series, "The Best Sex --EVER!," to bring you special teachings from Pastor Ray Benton. This week he continues his two-part message titled, "The Big Question of Life". Our sex series returns on March 15th.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
TXT (New Teaching Series)
We took a cue from our friends at Life Church and decided to roll out a series that's all about the Bible. Yes, that's right...the Bible.
You don't want to miss what we have to say about the most important TXT you'll ever get. "TXT" begins Sunday, October 12th.
The Bible is much more than a book of stories and rules from the past. It's rich with a relevant message God has for us today. Join us as we discover how to engage with the Bible like never before.
You don't want to miss what we have to say about the most important TXT you'll ever get. "TXT" begins Sunday, October 12th.
The Bible is much more than a book of stories and rules from the past. It's rich with a relevant message God has for us today. Join us as we discover how to engage with the Bible like never before.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Fuse (New Teaching Series)
So you finally came to church. Now what? You went back home, but nothing in your life ever changed. You expected to be a new person overnight, but it never happened. So what went wrong? Well, it's probably because you never took a few minutes to connect with God's people. And because you didn't connect with God's people, you failed to grow in your faith like you expected. And because you didn't grow in your faith, you probably didn't have a heart to serve your community. So now what? Well, we've got a proposition for you...
This Fall, we challenge you to Fuse into Seven San Diego Church. This week we will kick off our new teaching series titled, "Fuse". Message titles for each date are as follows:
Fuse: Connect. Grow. Serve.
pt. 1, Sept. 14 .....The Challenge to Connect
pt. 2, Sept. 21 .....The Challenge to Grow
pt. 3, Sept. 28 .....The Challenge to Serve
pt. 4, Oct. 05 ......The Challenge to Fuse into Seven SD
Please stop by and visit us. We are NOW meeting at Wolf Canyon Elementary School every Sunday at 10 AM, located off of 1950 Wolf Canyon Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913.
This Fall, we challenge you to Fuse into Seven San Diego Church. This week we will kick off our new teaching series titled, "Fuse". Message titles for each date are as follows:
Fuse: Connect. Grow. Serve.
pt. 1, Sept. 14 .....The Challenge to Connect
pt. 2, Sept. 21 .....The Challenge to Grow
pt. 3, Sept. 28 .....The Challenge to Serve
pt. 4, Oct. 05 ......The Challenge to Fuse into Seven SD
Please stop by and visit us. We are NOW meeting at Wolf Canyon Elementary School every Sunday at 10 AM, located off of 1950 Wolf Canyon Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Moving Again & the Launch of our New Teaching Series
In just a few weeks our Sunday worship service will no longer be held at the AMC Theater in the Otay Ranch Town Center. Beginning September 14th... I repeat, beginning September 14th, we will begin meeting at Wolf Canyon Elementary.
This week, Dr. Jim Garlow, who is the Senior Pastor at Skyline Church and father-in-law to Pastor Jeremy McGarity, will help us launch part one of our NOW three part teaching series titled, "Risky Church".
In this new series, we challenge you to take risks. Are you ready to risk your reputation? Your plans? Your life? What does it mean to be Christian in today's pluralistic culture? We will help you answer those questions and more beginning this week. Message titles for each date are as follows:
Risky Church: Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.
pt. 1, Aug. 24 .....Risking for Right
pt. 2, Aug. 31 .....Risking on Purpose
pt. 3, Sept. 07 ....Risking to Move
This week, Dr. Jim Garlow, who is the Senior Pastor at Skyline Church and father-in-law to Pastor Jeremy McGarity, will help us launch part one of our NOW three part teaching series titled, "Risky Church".
In this new series, we challenge you to take risks. Are you ready to risk your reputation? Your plans? Your life? What does it mean to be Christian in today's pluralistic culture? We will help you answer those questions and more beginning this week. Message titles for each date are as follows:
Risky Church: Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.
pt. 1, Aug. 24 .....Risking for Right
pt. 2, Aug. 31 .....Risking on Purpose
pt. 3, Sept. 07 ....Risking to Move
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Risky Church (New Teaching Series)
In this new two-part teaching series, we challenge you to take risks. Are you ready to risk your reputation? Your plans? Your life? What does it mean to be Christian in today's pluralistic culture? We will help you answer those questions and more beginning next week. Message titles for each date are as follows:
Risky Church: Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.
pt. 1, Aug. 24 .....Risking for Right
pt. 2, Aug. 31 .....Risking on Purpose
Please stop by and visit us. We meet every Sunday at 10 AM at the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center, located off of 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Risky Church: Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.
pt. 1, Aug. 24 .....Risking for Right
pt. 2, Aug. 31 .....Risking on Purpose
Please stop by and visit us. We meet every Sunday at 10 AM at the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center, located off of 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tabloid Jesus (New Teaching Series)
In this new teaching series, we examine the most controversial man that ever walked this earth. Why was Jesus so popular? What made Him so different? We will help you answer those questions and more, all month long. Last week we kicked off this new teaching series with "Jesus Says He's God." Say what? Message titles for each date are as follows:
Tabloid Jesus: Controversy never looked so good!
pt. 1, July 13 ......Jesus Says He's God. The Controversy Begins.
pt. 2, July 20 .....Jesus Meets the Outcast. The Scandal Heats Up
pt. 3, July 27 .....Jesus Throws A Temple Tantrum. The Angry Pharirazzi Follow.
pt. 4, Aug. 03 .....Jesus Guarantees Riches. The Crazy Talk Continues
pt. 5, Aug. 10 .....Jesus Disrupts Order. The People Become Dependent.
pt. 6, Aug. 17 .....Jesus Hangs w/Prostitutes & Spits in Eyes. Why Does He Do This?
Make sure to stop by and visit us at the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Tabloid Jesus: Controversy never looked so good!
pt. 1, July 13 ......Jesus Says He's God. The Controversy Begins.
pt. 2, July 20 .....Jesus Meets the Outcast. The Scandal Heats Up
pt. 3, July 27 .....Jesus Throws A Temple Tantrum. The Angry Pharirazzi Follow.
pt. 4, Aug. 03 .....Jesus Guarantees Riches. The Crazy Talk Continues
pt. 5, Aug. 10 .....Jesus Disrupts Order. The People Become Dependent.
pt. 6, Aug. 17 .....Jesus Hangs w/Prostitutes & Spits in Eyes. Why Does He Do This?
Make sure to stop by and visit us at the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Tabloid Jesus: Paparazzi Clip
We caught Tabloid Jesus at Starbucks this week. He says He's God. Is He lying? Is He a fool? Is He really God? The paparazzi think so.
Jesus was often called a lunatic for claiming to be God. In this new teaching series, we examine the most controversial man that ever walked this earth. Why was Jesus so popular? What made Him so different? Don't let the paparazzi lead you astray. Tabloid Jesus begins July 13, 2008. This week's message is titled, "Jesus Says He is God."
Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Controversy never looked so good!
Jesus was often called a lunatic for claiming to be God. In this new teaching series, we examine the most controversial man that ever walked this earth. Why was Jesus so popular? What made Him so different? Don't let the paparazzi lead you astray. Tabloid Jesus begins July 13, 2008. This week's message is titled, "Jesus Says He is God."
Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Controversy never looked so good!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Wasting Time With God (New Teaching Series)
What would it look like if we took God with us all day? What if God really had first place in our lives each day... What would change? Whom would be effected? In this mini-series we discover what a day looks like when we allow God to take control of it. Let God be the center. Waste time with Him in the morning, when you leave the house, and before you go to bed. Is that too much to ask? Our new teaching series begins on June 22nd. Message titles for each date are as follows:
Wasting Time With God: What would it look like if we took God with us all day?
pt. 1, June 22 .....How to Waste Time with God in the Morning
pt. 2, June 29 .....How to Waste Time with God Before You Leave Home
pt. 3, July 06 .....How to Waste Time with God in the Evening
Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Relationship Rehab (New Teaching Series)
You + me = a relationship. We all have them. How do we manage them? Who do we turn to when one of them goes bad? We will help you answer those questions and more next month. Our new teaching series begins on May 11th. Message titles for each date are as follows:
Relationship Rehab: Rethink, restore, rediscover your relationships
pt. 1, May 11 ......Rethink Your Family Relationships
pt. 2, May 18 .....Restore Your Broken Relationships
pt. 3, May 25 .....Rediscover Your Marriage Relationship
pt. 4, Jun. 01 .....Rethink Your Relationship with the Church
pt. 5, Jun. 08 .....Rediscover Your Oikos (Network) Relationships
pt. 6, Jun. 15 .....Rediscover Your Relationship with God the Father
Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Above>Average Joe, Pt. 2
Don't miss part two of our new teaching series titled, "Above>Average Joe". This Sunday, "How Joe Quits An Addiction".
Friday, March 28, 2008
Who Is Above>Average Joe?
Meet Above>Average Joe. Now, we know what you’re thinking… Where did we find such a fine-looking man with such a great sense of fashion? Miami, of course.
Joe recently beat the world record in the bench press… Too bad there was a rule that says you have to use BOTH hands for it to count.
Oh, and where’s Waldo? That’s right. Joe is the reason he’s still hiding.
Did you know that when Arnold says, “I’ll be back” in the first Terminator movie, it is implied that he is going to ask Joe for help.
Oh, and you should see Joe on the dance floor. The winners of “So You Think You Can Dance” actually have to compete against Joe at the end. Rumor has it, the contestants are never to be seen again.
Now you may be complaining that you’ll never be able to become better than average. Joe would be the first to tell you that the first step in being above average is ending any and all complaints.
Yeah, that’s Joe. Above>Average Joe. A new teaching series. Begins this Sunday at Seven SD. This week… We learn how Joe stops complaining.
Joe recently beat the world record in the bench press… Too bad there was a rule that says you have to use BOTH hands for it to count.
Oh, and where’s Waldo? That’s right. Joe is the reason he’s still hiding.
Did you know that when Arnold says, “I’ll be back” in the first Terminator movie, it is implied that he is going to ask Joe for help.
Oh, and you should see Joe on the dance floor. The winners of “So You Think You Can Dance” actually have to compete against Joe at the end. Rumor has it, the contestants are never to be seen again.
Now you may be complaining that you’ll never be able to become better than average. Joe would be the first to tell you that the first step in being above average is ending any and all complaints.
Yeah, that’s Joe. Above>Average Joe. A new teaching series. Begins this Sunday at Seven SD. This week… We learn how Joe stops complaining.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Above>Average Joe (New Teaching Series)
Do you feel like just another Average Joe? Well, you're not alone. We think you'll like what we have to say in the weeks to come. Our new teaching series begins after Easter on March 30th. Message titles for each date are as follows:
Above>Average Joe: Extraordinary roles for ordinary people
pt. 1, Mar. 30 ....How Joe Stops Complaining
pt. 2, Apr. 06 .....How Joe Quits an Addiction
pt. 3, Apr. 13 .....How Joe Protects his Marriage
pt. 4, Apr. 20 .....How Joe has Great Sex
pt. 5, Apr. 27 .....How Joe Manages his Money
pt. 6, May 04 .....How Joe Saves Time
Make sure to stop by the AMC in the Otay Ranch Town Center. We meet at 10 AM every Sunday at 2015 Birch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91915.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Journey Into Wonderland (Video Intro)
In case you missed it, here's our new teaching series video introduction. The clip first premiered at our launch service on February 10th, 2008. All motionography and music was produced by our friends at BORN in Los Angeles, CA.
Like many of us, Wonder bunny finds himself empty, worried, angry, tempted, and wondering about the point of life, of course.
Like many of us, Wonder bunny finds himself empty, worried, angry, tempted, and wondering about the point of life, of course.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Meet The Star Of Our New Teaching Series
Ladies and gentlemen! Meet "Wonder". The bunny, or star of our new teaching series titled, Journey Into Wonderland.
Our friends at BORN in Los Angeles are working hard to make him come to life. BORN was recently recognized in STEP Magazine and is now working on a project for Linkin Park. Make sure to catch Wonder hopping across our movie screens beginning February 10th. Seven San Diego (Church) launches in eleven days. Tic toc, tic toc... Did we forget to mention that we were a church not a design studio? Okay, just checking.
Our friends at BORN in Los Angeles are working hard to make him come to life. BORN was recently recognized in STEP Magazine and is now working on a project for Linkin Park. Make sure to catch Wonder hopping across our movie screens beginning February 10th. Seven San Diego (Church) launches in eleven days. Tic toc, tic toc... Did we forget to mention that we were a church not a design studio? Okay, just checking.
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