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To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

How do we hear God's voice?

Imagine becoming a father for the first time. All the nervousness, worries and insecurities. Well Joseph was probably like that, and on top of that, throw in the stigma of having a child out of wedlock. Plus being poor, Joseph could not even have his wife Mary give birth in a decent place other than a dirty manger meant for feeding animals. No one in this world welcomed Joseph and his pregnant wife who was about to give birth. Yet into this simple beginning, God chose to send his son to earth. Jesus indeed was born in Bethlehem in a manger because there was no room at the inn. Will people now welcome him into their homes? More importantly will you invite Jesus into your life?

1. The Announcement: - Son of God - King of kings - Kingdom that will never end! 2. The Question - Mary is honest with God "how can this be?" - Mary understood immediately the ramifications 3. The Response The Angel's Response - God's plan - God's confirmation - God's character Mary's Response - I belong to the Lord - I will follow - I will go in your direction

This is the time of the years where we might be thinking, gifts, "Oh, it's a pain!" I have to give a gift to somebody. The Wise Men came bearing three gifts - gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These gifts were monetary and physical gifts. Their value is only good on this earth. But the gift, "A very special gift" given through Jesus Christ is monumental, revolutionary. A spiritual gift that is valuable in the court of heaven in time as well as in eternity. The wise men gifts were costly, expensive but it didn't cost them everything. Ahh. but this gift. A very special gift cost God everything. You see God left heaven and came to this earth and he humbled himself to be born in a manger and He poured himself out so that we could have eternal life. And in today's message we are going to unbox a gift that God gave. A reflection of His love and generosity. "For God so loved.....that He gave....."

This is the time of the years where we might be thinking, gifts, "Oh, it's a pain!" I have to give a gift to somebody. The Wise Men came bearing three gifts - gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These gifts were monetary and physical gifts. Their value is only good on this earth. But the gift, "A very special gift" given through Jesus Christ is monumental, revolutionary. A spiritual gift that is valuable in the court of heaven in time as well as in eternity. The wise men gifts were costly, expensive but it didn't cost them everything. Ahh. but this gift. A very special gift cost God everything. You see God left heaven and came to this earth and he humbled himself to be born in a manger and He poured himself out so that we could have eternal life. And in today's message we are going to unbox a gift that God gave. A reflection of His love and generosity. "For God so loved.....that He gave....."

There's something special about being simple. God seems to favor those who are. Like the shepherds. How may we see the shepherds as simple? The shepherds were: 1. Humble in occupation and lifestyle, 2. Spiritually Hungry to see Truth told to them without hesitation or doubt, and when they saw their Savior, 3. Honored God with their praise in response. Conclusion: Because Jesus came, the ending to our life stories (like the shepherds in Luke 2) is changed forever. That is hope that we all need.

In a picture perfect world, there are no let downs or discouragements. But we know this doesn't happen in real life. And that's why the Psalmist shouts out the secret of contentment in Ps.16:11 -" You have made known to me the path of life; and it was you that filled me with JOY when I was in your presence; with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Now, could it be that spiritual maturity is measured by what it takes to steal our JOY? I mean spiritual maturity is measured by what it takes to rob us of our joy. So then ask yourself, “How easily is my JOY taken away..and by what?” You see JOY and Happiness are different. Happiness depends on certain happenings while JOY is pervasive, it's deeper and constant. And in today's message, we are going to see how Apostle Paul was so joyous even though his circumstance wasn't so picturesque. The ART of JOY, one of the attitude that we express so little!

As followers of Jesus, we are invited to live the way Jesus lived, following in his steps, bringing a taste of the kingdom of heaven to earth in the places we live and work. Jesus was often moved with compassion when he encountered people in need. His compassion always moved him to action, and he stepped into the stories of hurting people and offered them healing, hope, and love. You are invited to be like him in this. Join us as Christine Ingebretson of Foster the City shares an inspiring message inviting you to consider how you might get engaged in loving and welcoming some of the most vulnerable neighbors in our community, precious kids and teens who find themselves in foster care.

If racism is a response to the ethnic difference that we see-then what we see really matters. And today we are going to see what matters to God so we can see what matters to us.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

The Forever Foreigner stereotype has been a racist/xenophobic label that has been placed on many minority groups in this country by the majority for centuries, even if minority families have lived in this country for generations. Unfortunately Christians are not excused from having this bias against those they perceive as foreigners. That’s why the church has come to be known as the most segregated place on Sundays for a variety of reasons, some good and some bad. Contrary to the world’s way, if you are a foreigner or know foreigners, be encouraged that God has a special place in his heart for you. Because 1. God cares for the foreigner. (Lev 19:33-34) 2. God defends the foreigner. (Deut 27:19) 3. God wants us to be foreigners. (John 15:19). Take home idea: As followers of Jesus Christ, we are forever foreigners. Embrace that identity as good news. Interview with Russell Jeung: co-founder of #StopAAPIHate, author, professor of Asian American Ethnic Studies at CSUSF, and was recently vot

Kingdom Justice -is led by Generosity -is founded in the image of God -is differentiated by Sacrifice -Trusts that Jesus brings Complete Justice

Rick Quon shares a bit about his family's life at CLC.

King David showed tremendous kindness and hospitality to Saul's grandson Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both legs. Mephibosheth was also his best friend Jonathan's son. David demonstrated God's love in 3 ways: 1. Love that extends to even a friend of a friend (Jonathan), for the sake of that friend (v.1) 2. Kindness that brings extravagant generosity (v.7) 3.Restores and Gives a new identity, in the King's family = Eat at the table like a son (v. 11). How do you respond to God's invitation to come to his table? Are you grateful for God's love that he considers you his son or daughter? Who can you show kindness to as a friend of a friend, for the sake of Jesus?

When we invite people to “come and see” Jesus, we also invite them to “come and see” our lives and how Jesus changes the way we live, act, and serve. Join us as Caitlyn teaches on John 13 and encourages us to love others just like Jesus did when he washed the disciples’ feet!

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

"Go and See" Come and See Series, pt. 5 Luke 10:1-10 Jesus sends them before him. The harvest is big. The "Person of Peace" is key 1. They open up the community 2. They are notorious 3. 60% of the time a miraculous event brings them to the surface Come and See is our invitation Go and See is our motivation

Julie Lee shares about how her faith came through for her.