Sermon Quick Summary This sermon challenges us to embrace a “Nehemiah Anointing,” characterized by tears that lead to action, rooted in the story of Nehemiah’s lament for Jerusalem’s broken walls. Nehemiah, a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes in Persia, receives devastating news about the broken state of Jerusalem and the disgrace of his people. Though far from Jerusalem and personally secure in his p...

During this 2024 election cycle, there was plenty of hubris (excessive pride), hype, and hope displayed. The Bible has God’s Word for Republicans, Democrats, all the candidates, and for us, too. “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your heart…” (Hebrews 3:7& 3:15). Here is guidance for Republicans and others who voted for Donald Trump; Jesus’ kingdom is not and never will be of this falle...

Sermon Quick Summary As highlighted last week, in the bible verses “you” is not always individual action in doing something alone. Rather “you” is also plural referring to collective action of a community with the “you” meaning “you all.” There will be the times we are taken out of our comfort zones and stretched in all sorts of ways. Do not fight it, but grow with God. Ephesians 6:10-18 emphasize...

Sermon Quick Summary Today, South Bay Community Church is celebrating its 39th anniversary. We reflect on all God has done over these past decades, and look ahead to what God will do in the years ahead, for God never leaves us nor forsakes us. Philippians 1:6: "I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" gives a soli...

Sermon Quick Summary Over the past few weeks, as we have entered into a new season, we have been exploring what it means to step into the Next Chapter of our lives with God. It is a reset as we listen and follow where God is leading us next. Our first message of the Next Chapter is living your purpose. We then explored the Next Chapter as living with passion. The third message in the Next Chapter...