FPC Monrovia

During times of transition and uncertainty we must remain united with one another as the body of Christ. Luke 8:51 Corinthians 1:10-17

This sermon begins our Lenten series titled "Tilling the Soil." In this series we will be looking at the Parable of the Sower found in Luke 8:4-15. As we walk through this season of pastoral transition in our church do we have fertile soil for The Gardener to come and plant new seeds?

Using the Israelites in Joshua 1:1-9 as our example, let's remember to be faithful to the Lord and his church in our season of change.

In their moment of transition, Moses gives the Israelites some final words of wisdom before entering the promised land. These words are found in Deuteronomy 30:15-20. In our own season of transition we have a choice to make: Will we choose to surrender and trust God or will we cling to our own idols?

Although it is hard to face this new season, we can face it with excitement and anticipation trusting the Lord has good things ahead. 2 Samuel 7:1-11 and Romans 16:25-27

Looking at Matthew's story of Jesus' birth in Matthew 1:18-25 we see how Jesus comes as a fulfillment of prophecy. We do not have to be afraid because God is in control; his plan for salvation comes to fruition in the arrival of Emmanuel. God is with us.

In our series of Big Questions this sermon addresses the topic of Evil. Looking at how we can be encouraged as followers of Jesus. Ephesians 6:12 and Colossians 1:13.

On World Communion Sunday we discuss how everyone is invited to the table of Christ. And there is enough grace to go around. Ephesians 2:11-19

With this sermon we start a new series called "The Pulse," where we ask some important questions about the faith. This series is meant to help those who are Christians articulate what they believe, and for those struggling or skeptical about the faith, to have a starting point for conversations about Jesus.Today we ask the question: Who is Jesus?

A look at Jesus' promise to return and all that means to us.

The Kingdom of God is the Presence of God, now and forever. Which Kingdom do you find yourself spending the most time?

In this mini-series we look at five important promises from the New Testament. We start with Jesus' amazing promise of Eternal Life

A look at what it means to follow Jesus and Jesus' terms, not ours. Mark 8.27-33

What makes us righteous? A look at what Jesus says in Mark 7.1-15.

A look at the command to Not Murder and what that means to us who don't often give this command much thought.

We honor God by the way we live and the way we treat others, including our parents, reguardless of how they treated us.

In this podcast we start a new series called Perfect X, looking at the 10 Commandments. Today we set-up the series and look at consider what it means to worship God alone. The opening audio is a clip from the movie, History of the World with Mel Brooks as Moses handling the stone tablets from God.

A look at Jesus' profound statement that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life

A look at the faith journey of the Apostle Peter. The Gospels and Acts show Peter as truly human and authentic. He was bold, brash, impatient, and highly impulsive. He acted with both passion and fear. He was imperfect, just like us.

A look at the Prophet Deborah and how her ministry and song brought peace to her nation.

Often we think of how God helps us in times of conflict. Looking at Joshua's life, we see God's hand with us in times of blessing as well.

Moses faced many impossible obstacles in his life but ultimately he learned God makes the impossible, possible.

This is a look at the faith and doubts of Abraham. Note: The podcast starts with a clip from "The Karate Kid"

In this new series we look at the lives of some well known men and women from the Bible and learn how God still speaks to us through their stories. Today we look at Noah. Note: The podcast starts with a clip from "Evan Almighty"

As Christians, we live in the tension of two Kingdoms. How do you navigate in and between the two?

This final sermon in the One Another Series "Plus One" looks at why we should be extremely cautious about judging one another. The bottom line: Judging People Keeps Us From Loving People

Words have power, and as Christians our words should be a reflection of our love and faith in Jesus Christ. Today, we look at slander and how it can quickly destroy our relationship with one another.

A look at what it means to serve others as Christians. We will learn the difference between being a volunteer and being a minister. SPECIAL NOTE: This sermon ends with an introduction of Steven Spicer who spoke about his recent trip to serve missionaries who serve others. Because of the sensitive nature of where he went and whom he served, we are omitting this portion of the sermon.

Looking at Galatians 6.1-5 we consider what it means to truly restore one another.

A look at James 5.13-16 and what it means to be a community that prays for one another.

Celebrating 130-years of FPC Monrovia we continue in our One Anothr Series considering what it means to be in fellowship with one another. The Brief History of FPC which was originally part of the larger talk can be found separately under FPC History

As part of the 130th Anniversary celebration of FPC Monrovia, this was the opening histroy of how FPC came to be. Note: It ends somewhat abruptly as it leads into a video of the early days of FPC. We will post the link to that video soon.

What does it really mean to motivate one another from a biblical perspective? Find out as Kali leads us through Hebrews 10.23-25

As our attention spans lessen, we struggle with being patient with one another. The Apostle Paul calls for us to be patient with one onother out of our love ofr Jesus and each other.

Today we look at what it means to accept one another

Forgiving one another is how we live out the greatest command to love one another. We forgive because we have been forgiven by Jesus.

There are about 100 "One Another" commands in the New Testament to teach us how to love and live with each other. In this sermon we start the new series by looking at the greatest of all the One another commands: Love One Another

This week Kali Reider preaches in first person character as Elizabeth telling her story and Mary’s story of how she came to find out she would be pregnant with God’s son, Jesus.

Why did God send an Angel to announce the incredible news that the Savior was coming? In this sermon we look at the role and function of Gabriel in the story of Jesus' birth.

First and foremost Joseph was faithful to God. Episode 2 in our "Why Christmas?" Series

Living a life worthy of our calling is all about obedience. The Aopostle Paul urges us to throw off our old sinful nature and former way of life, and let God’s Spirit renew our thoughts and attitudes.

Today we learn that we may be diverse, but in Jesus we are One. True Unity is a gift from God. Our unity as a church draws its source from God.

Spiritual Wisdom is knowing God to experience God more deeply. In this new series Superpowers, we look at Paul's letter to the Ephesians and the prayers he prays for them to use specific gifts given to them for the growth and health of the Church.

In this sermon we explore what it means a church to be filled with the "fullness" of God's life and power. As we are empowered by the Holy Spirit and trust in God, Jesus is able to make a home in our hearts which allows us to be rooted and grounded in Christ's love for each other. This leads to us beginning to step into receiving God's unimaginable dimensions of his love for us and the church as we let Jesus into our lives more and more. Tune in as Kali preaches on Paul's second prayer to the church in Ephesus in Ephesians 3:14-19.

Jesus promises to usher in a new creation when He returns. Until that time, we live with the end in mind.

Seduction is a powerful force. In this sermon we will look at what it means to avoid the seduction of our Babylons by instead embracing Jesus and learning to live as His Ambassadors.

Wrath is the result of sin, but God showed great love for us by sending Jesus to save us from God’s condemnation. Today we learn their is no safety from God, but their is safety in God.

In this sermon we learn that God offers salvation, but not everyone will take God up on His offer. In an attempt to give people a final chance the seven trumpets of the seven angles call out a final warning to those who have been ignoring Christ.

In this sermon we consider the spiritual battle behind most every conflict and the futility behind Satan's efforts to thwart God's plans.