Santa Clara First Baptist Church is an American Baptist church with the Growing Healthy Churches group.
jerry@scfbc.org (Jerry Cintas)
Followers of Jesus are called to live in such as way as to stand the values of this world on their heads.
To live by the Spirit, look to Jesus as your example and imitate those who, received the promises of faith and patience.
We can live victoriously in Silicon Valley only by the power given to us in the name of Jesus. Hold firm to your convictions even when people laugh at you, ridicule you, or reject you. Jesus held firm, trusting in God the Father throughout His entire life, throughout the time of His suffering on the cross, and unto death. And then, because of Jesus' trust in His Father, came His resurrection.
God's love transforms people to be a living sacrifice
We know that Good News is GOOD for everyone. What then are we doing to share the GOOD NEWS with our family members, friends, and employees?
The foundation of the church is Jesus and Christ will build His church on that rock.
The foundation of the church is Jesus and Christ will build His church on that rock.
Healing matters to God. He sent His son Jesus to heal the nations. We are His beloved and our illness and sickness moves Him to sorrow.
Healing matters to God. He sent His son Jesus to heal the nations. We are His beloved and our illness and sickness moves Him to sorrow.
"Being the church" every day without commitment is impossible. Commitment moves you from good intentions to actions, and from intentions to the completion of your intentions.
"Being the church" every day without commitment is impossible. Commitment moves you from good intentions to actions, and from intentions to the completion of your intentions.
God called and separated Barnabas and Paul The church leaders sent Barnabas to authenticate the work of God Paul and Barnabas had the courage to encourage the Gentiles Paul and Barnabas had the courage to edify the church
God called and separated Barnabas and Paul The church leaders sent Barnabas to authenticate the work of God Paul and Barnabas had the courage to encourage the Gentiles Paul and Barnabas had the courage to edify the church
Be consistent in doing what you believe even when you are not getting instant results. Do not let the discouraging short-term feedback rob the long-term rewwards.
Be consistent in doing what you believe even when you are not getting instant results. Do not let the discouraging short-term feedback rob the long-term rewwards.
Why should you wait? What do you wait for? How should you wait? What happens when you wait?
Why should you wait? What do you wait for? How should you wait? What happens when you wait?
What challenges are you facing in your life? With Jesus you can overcome those challenges.
What challenges are you facing in your life? With Jesus you can overcome those challenges.
Jesus washed the feet of His disciples and turned the world upside down.
Jesus washed the feet of His disciples and turned the world upside down.
Jesus demonstrates how we can positively influence others through compassion, and not condemnation.
Jesus demonstrates how we can positively influence others through compassion, and not condemnation.
Start with Christ. His yoke is easy. His burdens are light. He will give you rest.
Start with Christ. His yoke is easy. His burdens are light. He will give you rest.
Jesus is the creative expression of God. First come the impact of the Word. It is our testimony that gives light. We must be born again.
Jesus is the creative expression of God. First come the impact of the Word. It is our testimony that gives light. We must be born again.
Spiritual disciplines in the Christmas Story.
Spiritual disciplines in the Christmas Story.
When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you will sing praises to the Lord. To be filled with the Holy Spirit, you must believe that Jesus is the beloved Son of God.
When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you will sing praises to the Lord. To be filled with the Holy Spirit, you must believe that Jesus is the beloved Son of God.
Surrendering is more about what God can do for you than what you do for God. We have an opportunity for new life because Jesus surrendered his life.
Surrendering is more about what God can do for you than what you do for God. We have an opportunity for new life because Jesus surrendered his life.
Rejoicing is a choice Rejoicing is a command Rejoicing is the will of God Rejoice in the Lord
Rejoicing is a choice Rejoicing is a command Rejoicing is the will of God Rejoice in the Lord
You are created to live a life full of meaning and purpose. Jesus lived a meaningful life and we can learn from Him to live a life that is real.
You are created to live a life full of meaning and purpose. Jesus lived a meaningful life and we can learn from Him to live a life that is real.
Rebuilding relationships begins with forgiveness, and with healing and hope we can build a love stronger than ever before.
Rebuilding relationships begins with forgiveness, and with healing and hope we can build a love stronger than ever before.
How can you love your neighbors as yourself?
How can you love your neighbors as yourself?
Let your service give Hope to people and cause people to experience the Love of God.
Let your service give Hope to people and cause people to experience the Love of God.
Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself... let him deny himself, and take up the cross... and follow Me.
Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself... let him deny himself, and take up the cross... and follow Me.
To fulfill the great commission, we must labor to raise disciples of Christ.
To fulfill the great commission, we must labor to raise disciples of Christ.
We need to remember these three things: 1) Soul sufferings should be the Soul of our sufferings; 2) Pray when we are faced with making the biggest decisions of our lives; 3) Pray to overcome, conflict, contest, and spiritual battle.
We need to remember these three things: 1) Soul sufferings should be the Soul of our sufferings; 2) Pray when we are faced with making the biggest decisions of our lives; 3) Pray to overcome, conflict, contest, and spiritual battle.