SB Church of Christ

"We never know when our time here will be over, so we all need to make the most of every minute we have." - Kobe Bryant Are we right with God? Is there someone we have not forgiven? What is the good we ought to do today?

Chris Tang talks about Moses being radiant after speaking to God, and how because of Jesus we are being transformed to reflect God's likeness.

Tarik talks about Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being born again. We are challenged with going from fan to follower, and experiencing authentic christianity. "Well done good and faithful servant!"

Chris Tang leads us in bible study: like the man who received his vision through faith in Jesus and immediately followed Him, we can increase our faith by reading our bibles and obeying God in our lives.

Tarik talks about one instance where Jesus cured a man's blindness and how that ties into our lives, our vision, and us coming closer to Him to be made whole.

Chris Tang closes off 2019 with a message on Paul's focus of pressing onward to know Jesus Christ more and more.

Tarik talks about Mary the mother of Jesus. What God did for her in principle he can do for us.

Chris Tang talks about Jesus' birth, and the story of the wise magi. They were changed when they found Jesus in the same way that we are changed when we find Jesus.

Spiritual Maturity is the ability to wait. Chris tang offers several scriptures that illustrate God preparing his people for what was next.

Tarik explains Paul's letter to Timothy that he should stir up the gift of God in us, that there are some problems that God has placed you on earth to solve that only we can solve, and that He has given us everything we need to do it. Have we found one of the many gifts that God has given each of us? In who's hands do we place our gifts? 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Genesis 2:7

Chris Tang talks about the story of the ten lepers that Jesus cured, and about the one who came back to give thanks.

Tarik speaks about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the faith they displayed through a life and death circumstance.

Chris explains some of the blessings we remember during communion: having personal access to God through Jesus Christ, and participation in the body of Christ- the church- to encourage each other.

Sasha B shares his experiences as a disciple of Jesus living in his country. Through many stories he shares about our partnership in the gospel, about how the Lord is good, encourages us that if we can we will, and to not give up on love.

Chris Tang walks us through the life of Moses, and specifically how we see that challenges he faced led to moments where he was called, which eventually carried him to great opportunities.

Do you leave life decisions to the role of the dice? Tarik explains how we must choose the destiny that God made for us through our participation with Him.

Tarik continues to walk us through managing what God has given us, looking at the good Samaritan to illustrate these qualities: Purpose, Submission, Stewardship (Time, Talent, Treasure).

Chris Tang speaks to us about managing what God has entrusted to us.

As we celebrate labor day, Chris Tang walks us through God's design for us in making sure that we rest.

Tarik explains how the way we walk determines the way we live. If we allow God to influence our decisions, He will lead us to green pasture.

Put on your spiritual armor and stand in the strength of God as you face the devil's schemes. Chris tang explores Ephesians 6:10-18

Tarik talks out of the text where Peter is called out of the boat and walks on water. As disciples we are called to be unique, exceptional, and different; God breaks rules for our benefit.

Kip talks to us about trust, temptation, and perseverance from the scripture and life examples. Ultimately, true trust in God has a layer of perseverance.

Jesus offers us living water to help us find fulfillment in our lives, and we are all experts with our own story, which God uses to help us and our neighbors.

Tarik talks about Jesus indignation when visiting the temple turned to marketplace. God's presence drives invites good, drives out the bad, and we can become like Jesus to help those around us.

Chris Tang speaks about God's love for us from the parable of the prodigal son. Whether we are the son who left, or the son who stayed, God's arms are always open wide.

Tarik speaks about God's plan and providence for our lives: 11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13

Chris Tang talks about being rooted to Christ, strengthened by faith, and overflowing with thankfulness.

Tarik speaks about a common question many of us have: "If God is Good, why is there evil?" What can we learn about difficult times in our lives through the stories in the bible?

Ken and Lina Chau share their life story and personal experience doing worldwide missionary work. As we give for special missions, what does it mean to help people around the world?

How do we talk about each other when we are hurt? How do we resolve conflict when we are angry? What can Jesus teach us about reconciling relationships?

Chris helps us learn about Jesus command to love one another as He loved us and the importance of our words.

Chris talks about Mary the mother of Jesus and what we can learn through her story. Are we alone, afraid, or overwhelmed with problems?

Tarik explains what being creative and courageous through faith means for us, and how God wants to give us back what disappointment might have blinded us from seeing.

Chris talks about what happens after Jesus is raised from the dead, the courage of the disciples speaking of what they have seen and heard.

Tarik speaks about Mark's incomplete account of Jesus resurrection; this gospel ends differently when compared to the 3 other gospels in the bible. How can we learn to respond when faced with frustration, failure, fear?

Chris talks about several stories in the bible that show us who Jesus was. Who do you think Jesus is?

What are you seeking? Chris Tang talks about his life and God's plan for us through faith, repentance, and lordship.

Tarik speaks about radical faith through the story of the Israelites escaping Egypt, specifically right before the parting of the Red Sea and 3 days after at the pool of Mara.

Tarik explains why how God allowed the his people who grew up in the promised land to go through trials. This helps us understand how God helps us gain and protect the blessings that He wants for our lives, the promises He has made for us.

Chris Tang speaks about two of David's friends that helped him with his walk with God; these are the kinds of friendships we need to help us in our life.

Chris Tang speaks about one of David's darkest moments and what we can learn from his struggle with sin.

Tarik gives a message on trusting God completely. There are conditional and unconditional promises of God. Some rely on Him to do His part, but some rely on us to do our part.

Chris Tang leads our thoughts through the "ripple effect" that our prayers have, not only for us but for those around us.

Tarik gives a message, "Just Do It." If God told you to do something simple, maybe different and not as big as what you might have imagined, would you do it?

Chris tang speaks about dreaming big. When we know we have a big God, we will dare to have big dreams that come from Him.

The second week of our series. Tarik's message "Wet Feet" talks about Jesus' walking on water and His prayer life; He says we will do even greater things! We need to prioritize prayer.

Chris Tang talking about prayer and Jesus clearing the temple.

He Knows Where I’m Going - 1/6/19 by Waypoint Church Santa Barbara

Bout that life - 12/30/18 by Waypoint Church Santa Barbara

Chris Tang talks about God's greatest gift to us and our greatest gift back to him.