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Complete Church Service for Sunday, April 21, 2024 - 10:00 AM. In this message we look at Peter's confession of faith in Jesus: "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." This is the confession that brings salvation into our lives and this is the central confession of Christianity. This is the confession that the church is built upon.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 10:00 AM. Pastor Mike Galindo. Message: "God Doesn't Forget." Hebrews 6:9-12.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, April 7, 2024 - 10:00 AM. Faith is essential to salvation and we cannot be saved if we do not exercise it. In this message Pastor Larry examines two more keys to faith that will help us to have an effective faith in our lives.

Complete Church Service for Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 - 10:00 AM. In this Easter Service we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This Service will focus on what Jesus has done for us and the incredible salvation that we gain through Him.

Complete Church Service for Good Friday, March 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM. In this Good Friday Service we celebrate the crucifixion and death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This Service is a reflection on what He did for us on the Cross and the salvation we have gained through Him.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, March 24, 2024. A Palm Sunday Celebration. In this service we celebrate Palm Sunday and the official presentation of Jesus Christ as the Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the world.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, March 17, 2024. Faith is essential to spiritual life and without faith one cannot be saved. However, faith must be place in the right thing - the Savior - or faith will be of no avail. In the next two messages we will be looking a four keys to and effective faith.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, March 10, 2023. In the Bible Jesus is presented as the source of all that a believer needs. In this message about Jesus feeding the 4000, Pastor examines how this miracle should encourage us today.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, March 3, 2023. Some ignorant critics of the Bible accuse it of being a racially biased book. In this message we will see that any such accusation is completely unfounded. In the Bible Jesus is presented as the Savior of all people - both Jews and Gentiles.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, February 25, 2023. The Bible tells us that all people are tainted with sin and in need of change and transformation that only the Savior can provide. While many people focus on the outward appearances of life, God focuses on our relationship with Him and bringing that internal transformation that we all need. In this message we are warned about the dangers of hypocrisy and never really surrendering to God. God sees and knows all our thoughts. We all have need of a heart surgeon.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, February 18, 2023. Walking on the water has become a metaphor for accomplishing great things. In this message Pastor Larry discusses the miracle of Jesus walking on the water and how Peter was inspired to do the same thing. Through this amazing event we learn the secrets of how we can do great things for God.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, February 11, 2023. In the Bible God often uses wilderness experiences to teach and grow His people. This morning we look Jesus feeding the 5000. This was done in a deserted place and in such a way as His disciples were challenged and made to grow. Are you in a wilderness experience in life right now? You need to realize that God is with you and that He will provide.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, February 4, 2023. The enemy will often attack us by trying to make us feel like we are powerless and insignificant. "What can just one person do?" he will say. In this message, Pastor Larry discusses the difference that one person can make against the backdrop of the life and ministry of John the Baptist.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, January 28, 2023. Pastor Mike discusses the Apostle Paul's high view of Scripture and how we should treat the Bible in the same way.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, January 21, 2023. In Philippians 3:1-14 the Apostle Paul talks about his single-minded pursuit of Christ. Pastor Mike picks up what Paul says and underscores the importance of us doing the same thing.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, January 14, 2023. Jesus was rejected two times in the synagogue of His home town of Nazareth (Luke 4:16-30 was the first time; Matthew 13:54-58 was the second). In this message Pastor Larry explores Jesus' second rejection and what it has to teach us about being rejected for the cause of Christ and what our reaction to this sort of rejection should be.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, January 7, 2023. Jesus talked about the reality of hell and the judgment of God more than any other person in the Bible. This is because His mission as the Savior is to rescue people from their sins and the very real consequences that sin brings upon them. In this message, Pastor Larry discusses Jesus' Parable of the Dragnet and His clear warning to all: There is a heaven to gain and a hell to be avoided.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, December 31, 2023. In this special service we look forward to what God would have us do in the coming year. In this New Year's Message Pastor Larry encourages us to to reach out to a lost world and evangelize those who do not know Christ. Using the example of King Manasseh, the most wicked king in Israel's history, Pastor Larry shows us that no one is beyond the reach of God.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, December 24, 2023. In this Christmas Service we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and what it means for our world. Pastor Mike delivers a message entitled, "The Birth of the King." In this message Pastor Mike discusses how the kingship of Jesus Christ brings salvation into the world and so much more.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, December 17, 2023. This week we continue to focus our attention on Christmas. In this message Pastor Mike discusses the importance of the incarnation of Jesus Christ by looking at the Apostle Peter's sermon which he gave at the Jerusalem Temple after he healed the lame man. Pastor Mike takes an in-depth look at three important aspects of the Incarnation.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, December 10, 2023. This week we continue to focus our attention on Christmas. In this message Pastor Larry explores John 1:16 and its special meaning for Christmas.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, December 3, 2023. This week we continue to focus our attention on Christmas. Pastor Larry presents a message that explains God's purpose and plan in sending Jesus Christ into the world.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, November 26, 2023. This week we begin to focus our attention on Christmas. Pastor Larry begins a series of three messages that explore the meaning of Christ coming into our world with a message entitled, "God was in Christ."

Complete Church Service for Sunday, November 19, 2023. This morning's service is devoted to our Thanksgiving Holiday. In a message entitled, "Attitude of Gratitude," Pastor Larry discusses the importance of cultivating gratitude in our lives against the backdrop of Job chapters 1 & 2.

Complete Church Service for Sunday, November 12, 2023. We are living in a world of high stress and danger. How do we find contentment in this place? In Philippians 4:10-13, the Apostle Paul lays out for us the solution.