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Prayer in Battle

August 29, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:18 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:18

After examining the 'armor' provided us by God, we look at the believer's prayer life as one engaged in the 'battle.'

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God's Armor for the Battle, Part VI

August 22, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:14-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:14-17

In today's look at God's Armor for the Battle, we focus on the Sword of the Spirit - the word of God.

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God's Armor for the Battle, Part V

August 15, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:14-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:14-17

Today we look at the Helmet of Salvation - assurance for believers in the continual struggle against doubt and sin.

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God's Armor for the Battle, Part IV

August 8, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:14-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:14-17

Continuing our look at the Armor of God, today we take a closer look at the meaning behind Paul's analogy of the 'Shield of Faith'

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Boasting in the Cross of Christ

August 1, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Gal. 6:11-14 (NASB)

Gal. 6:11-14

As we prepare to observe the Lord's Supper, we examine why the cross and the cruxifixction are so central to the believer - the only thing we can boast in.

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God's Armor for the Battle, Part III

July 25, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:14-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:14-17

Continuing our series on the 'armor' of God, we look at the peace that God, through the Holy Spirit, provides each believer - our feet 'shod' with God's peace.

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God's Armor for the Battle, Part II

July 18, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:14-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:14-17

Part II of our look at the armor of God to be utilized by believers focuses on the Breastplate of Righteousness - our imputed righteousness through Christ alone.

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God's Armor for the Battle, Part I

July 11, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:14-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:14-17

Starting a new mini-series on the Armor of God, we explore the importance of 'standing' against sin by 'girding' ourselves with the Truth of God.

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Reconciliation in Christ

July 4, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Col. 1:21-23 (NIV)

Col. 1:21-23

A look at how God reconciles sinful man to Himself through the blood of Christ.

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Why the World Needs to Hear About Jesus

June 27, 2010

Stephen Williams

Hebrews 10:11-14 (NASB)

Hebrews 10:11-14

Finishing up GBC's month focusing on missions, we hear from Stephen Williams, who leads us in a study on the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice - the only worthy sacrifice for sinful man.

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Christ: The Center of the Mission

June 20, 2010

Ami Shimrah

Acts 17:30-31 (NASB)

Acts 17:30-31

GBC's Missions Month continues with our guest Ami Shimrah - this week we look at Paul's message to the Aeropagus about the nature of the One who sent him and His message to all the nations.

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Faithful to the End

June 13, 2010

Angelo Tolentino

2 Timothy 4:6-8 (NASB)

2 Timothy 4:6-8

Missions Month continues with guest speaker Angelo Tolentino bringing us God's Word.

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By This Name

June 6, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Acts 4:1-12 (NASB)

Acts 4:1-12

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Our Ancient Foe

May 30, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:12-13 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:12-13

The next in our series on Ephesians.

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Standing in the Strength of the Lord

May 16, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:10-11 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:10-11

Leading into Paul discussion on the 'Armor' of the Lord, we look at the source of the Christian's strength in our spiritual battles.

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Spirit-Filled in the Workplace

May 9, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:5-9 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:5-9

Using the command to slaves and masters as our text, we look at today's employer-employee relationship, and how both are to conduct themselves, with the knowledge they are ultimately working for the Lord.

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He Saved Us

May 2, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ezekiel 36:22-38 (NASB)

Ezekiel 36:22-38

On the day we celebrate communion, we look at the saving act of Christ, done for the glory of God, providing the necessary grace and salvation for lost sinners.

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God's Design for Parenting, Part III

April 25, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:1-4 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:1-4

In the third in our mini-series on parenting, we examine the command to fathers and parents to bring their children up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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The Missionary Spirit of the Church

April 18, 2010

Adrian Donato

I Thess. 1:8 (NASB)

I Thess. 1:8

GBC is honored to have missionary Adrian Donato bring us the Word this morning.

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God's Design for Parenting, Part II

April 11, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:1-4 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:1-4

In the second part of our look at Paul's admonition to parents and children, we examine the perils of provoking our children to wrath and exasperation

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Hope Secured

April 4, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

I Cor. 15:12-20 (NASB)

I Cor. 15:12-20

Paul's epistle examines the consequences to our faith if Christ had not been resurrected, then provides surety for believers because Christ has risen from the dead.

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GBC Good Friday 2010 - Part I

April 2, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Part I of II

Pastor Rod shares with us the significance of the 'silent' and 'speaking' Savior, exhibited during Christ's Sanhedrin trial.

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GBC Good Friday 2010 - Part II

April 2, 2010

Nick Haight

Part II of II

Cornerstone Bible Church's Nick Haight brings the Word to us as we continue our Good Friday service.

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God's Design for Parenting, Part I

March 28, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 6:1-4 (NASB)

Ephesians 6:1-4

Moving into the next mini-series in Ephesians, we look at God's perfect design for parents and children.

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Our Invitation to Worship

March 14, 2010

Louie Handugan

Pslam 100 (NASB)

Psalm 100

Louie takes us through an examination of the nature of worship as exemplified in Pslam 100

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Our Suffering Subtitute

March 7, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

I Peter 2:24-25 (NASB)

I Peter 2:24-25

In preparation for the Lord's Supper, we examine why Christ had to suffer and die in our place

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Marriage as God Intended

February 28, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:31-33 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:31-33

Wrapping up our detailed look at marriage defined by God, we take a closer look at Paul's concluding thoughts on the subject, reflecting God's pre-curse design in Genesis 2.

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Responding to God's Love, Part II

February 21, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

I John 4:11-12 (NASB)

I John 4:11-12

Part II of our look at John's letter detailing what the believer's love towards one another should look like, in light of God's love to us.

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Responding to God's Love, Part I

February 14, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

I John 4:11-12 (NASB)

I John 4:11-12

Answering the question of what the believer's love towards one another should look like in the light of Christ's love and sacrifice for us.

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Strengthened by the Sacrifice of Christ

February 7, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Hebrews 13:9-13 (NASB)

Hebrews 13:9-13

A closer look at the nature of Christ's sacrifice and the parallel with the children of Israel looking to the bronze serpent commanded by the Lord to protect against snakebites.

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Marriage as God Intended: Husbands, Part IV

January 31, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

I Peter 3:7 (NASB)

I Peter 3:7

A look at what the apostle Peter's first epistle has to say regarding the responsibilities of husbands to their wives.

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Who We Are To God

January 24, 2010

Louie Handugan

I Peter 2:9 (NASB)

I Peter 2:9

Guest Speaker Louie Handugan brings us the word from I Peter regarding the characteristics of the believer - less about what we do and more about who we truly are.

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Marriage as God Intended: Husbands, Part III

January 17, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:25-33 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:25-33

Part III of our in-depth look at the Biblical commands to husbands regarding their responsibility to love their wives as Christ loves the Church.

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Marriage as God Intended: Husbands, Part II

January 10, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:25-33 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:25-33

The second in our closer look at what Scripture demands of husbands who model Christ in their marriages.

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Love and Sacrifice

January 3, 2010

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:22-27 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:22-27

A look at the difference between man's definition of sacrifice and Scripture's.

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Marriage as God Intended: Husbands, Part I

December 27, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:21-33 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:21-33

The next in our series on marriage in Ephesians.

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Christmas and the Character of God

December 20, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Isaiah 7:1-14 (NASB)

Isaiah 7:1-14

An examination of the character of our Lord through the prophecy of Immanuel by Isaiah.

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Marriage as God Intended: Wives, Part II

December 13, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:22-24 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:22-24

Part II of our detailed look at the picture of Christ and the Church in our marriages - this week we examine the role of submission in wife's life.

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The Savior of the Manger

December 12, 2009

Nick Haight

GBC 2009 Christmas Banquet (NASB)

GBC 2009 Christmas Banquet

GBC welcomes Pastor Nick Haight of Cornerstone Bible Church in Natomas to deliver the word during our 2009 Christmas Banquet.

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God's Righteousness Revealed

December 6, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Romans 3:21-26 (NASB)

Romans 3:21-26

A closer look at a critical passage in Scripture that reveals both the incapability of man to reach God on our own, and the solution we find in Christ.

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Marriage as God Intended: Wives

November 29, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:22-24 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:22-24

Continuing our exploration of Ephesians, we look at Paul's exhortation regarding marriage and wives.

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Death to Sin and Newness of Life

November 22, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Romans 6:1-7 (NASB)

Romans 6:1-7

Prior to baptizing believers, we look at Paul's exhortation to believers that we are to live in a way that exemplifies our death to sin - freedom from its power, and exchanging the wrath of God for His grace.

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Christian Submission

November 15, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:21 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:21

Concluding our look at the consequences of a 'spirit-filled' life, we examine Scripture's view of submission (how and why) and what that looks like compared to a worldly view of submission.

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part VIII

November 8, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:17-21 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:17-21

Continuing our look at the consequences of a 'spirit-filled' walk, we see that thankfulness in everything is a mark of the true worshipper of the Lord.

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Being Discipled from the Cross of Grace

November 1, 2009

Louie Handugan

Titus 2:11-14 (NASB)

Titus 2:11-14

A look at what the grace of God, through Christ's work on the cross, commands of us as believers.

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part VII

October 25, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:17-21 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:17-21

Another consequence of the Spirit-filled life is true, genuine worship to our Lord from the heart.

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part VI

October 18, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:17-21 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:17-21

In Part VI, we look at some of the consequences of being Spirit 'filled'

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part V

October 11, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:17-21 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:17-21

Examining the meaning behind Paul's exhortation to be 'filled' with the Spirit.

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Justification and Faith

October 4, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Gal. 2:15-21 (NASB)

Gal. 2:15-21

A look at Paul's declaration to Peter and the Galatians that it is faith in Christ that justifies us, and nothing else.

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part IV

September 27, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:17-21 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:17-21

Continuing our mini-series on the walk of wisdom, we look at the the impact of the Holy Spirit on that walk, comparing and contrasting its permanency in the lives of believers with its selective nature on God's people in the Old Testament.

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part III

September 20, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:15-17

Part three of the mini-series - are we foolish or following the will of God?

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part II

September 13, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:15-17

The next in our series on Ephesians, we look at how the 'worthy' walk is manifested in our daily lives, through the wisdom of Christ, not of man.

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Christ Our Sacrifice

September 6, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Hebrews 9:23-28 (NASB)

Hebrews 9:23-28

A look at how the annual Atonement sacrifice in Leviticus foreshadows Christ as the final sacrifice for believers under the new covenant.

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The Walk of Wisdom, Part I

August 30, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:15-17 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:15-17

Part one in a mini-series - the importance of utilizing the wisdom from the Holy Spirit and Scripture to carefully walk in a way that pleases the Lord.

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Light and Darkness

August 23, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:7-14 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:7-14

Paul uses the metaphor of light and darkness to contrast the life of the believer and unbeliever.

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Jesus Christ - The Only Foundation of the Church

August 16, 2009

Kyle Dague

I Cor. 3:10-15 (NASB)

I Cor. 3:10-15

A look at Paul's exhortation to the church at Corinth - the only true and lasting foundation of the church must be Christ and Him crucified.

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The Life-Giving Power of the Holy Spirit

August 9, 2009

Kyle Dague

I Cor. 2:10-16 (NASB)

I Cor. 2:10-16

An examination of the true power of the Holy Spirit - to give life to the lost.

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Christ our Great Treasure

August 2, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Phil. 3:8-11 (NASB)

Phil. 3:8-11

A look at Paul's description of his fleshly attributes, and how they compare to knowing Christ as Savior.

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Three Certainties of the Christian Life

July 26, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

I John 5:18-21 (NASB)

I John 5:18-21

A look at three of the characteristics that the Christian should exhibit in his/her life.

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The Certainty of the Wrath of God for the Unbeliever

July 19, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:5-6 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:5-6

We take a look at Paul's 2-part message - confidence in the certainty of the wrath of God on the unbeliever, and a cautionary message to the church to abstain from the practice of sin.

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The Thankful Life

July 12, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 5:3-6 (NASB)

Ephesians 5:3-6

Paul's charge to the saints to live a life to the glory of God - free from the sins of selfishness and immorality.

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Forgive as the Father has Forgiven You

June 21, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:31-32 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:31-32

A look at what our true motivation should be for practicing forgiveness within the Body of Christ.

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Grieving the Holy Spirit

June 14, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:30-31 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:30-31

A look at Paul's reason not to sin: each time we sin, we grieve the Holy Spirit, a far more important reason than even our own self-interest.

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The Death of Christ: The Just for the Unjust

June 7, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

I Peter 3:18 (NASB)

I Peter 3:18

A deeper look at why Christ had to suffer and die, and what that substitutionary death accomplished

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Sustainable Power for the Christian Life

May 31, 2009

Stephen Williams

Romans 8:1-4 (NASB)

Romans 8:1-4

Finishing up our month focused on missions, we look at the difference in the sustaining power of a life reliant on God and His work, and attempting to find power in living a life focused on our own power to please God.

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He is Worthy to be Worshipped

May 24, 2009

Tony Varela

Rev. 5:9-10 (NIV)

Rev. 5:9-10

Pastor Tony Varela takes us through John's vision that declares that Christ is worthy of worship for what He has accomplished.

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Joy in the Life of Ministry

May 17, 2009

Louie Handugan

Phil. 1:3-7 (NIV)

Phil. 1:3-7

Guest speaker Louie Handugan returns during GBC's Missions Month.

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The Obedience of Faith and Missions

May 10, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Romans 1:5 (NASB)

Romans 1:5

Continuing our month-long series on missions, we look at the opening of the Book of Romans, and specifically at Paul's efforts to link faith and obedience in the cause of furthering the Gospel.

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The Focus and Finish of Missions

May 3, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Rev. 5:1-14 (NASB)

Rev. 5:1-14

Beginning our month focusing on missions, we look at how the opening of the scroll in Revelations is a picture of what 'missions' is all about - worship of the Worthy Lamb.

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Living Out Who You Are In Christ, Part IV

April 26, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:25-32 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:25-32

Continuing our study of Ephesians, we look at how the Christian is to 'put off' unwholesome talk and speech, and 'put on' speech that edifies, the root of which is a focus by the believer on Christ.

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Living Out Who You Are In Christ, Part III

April 19, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:25-32 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:25-32

Back in Ephesians, we look at Paul's admonition against stealing, and how it applies to us today, including his charge to not only 'not steal' but to work for the Body of Christ. This is a continuation of Paul's exhortation that as believers, we are to 'put off' the old man, and 'put on' the new man.

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The Reality of the Resurrected Christ

April 12, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

I Cor. 15:1-11 (NASB)

I Cor. 15:1-11

On Easter Sunday, we look at Paul's exhortation to the Corinthian Church, emphasizing the reality of the resurrected Christ, and the implications to believers and non-believers.

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The Message of the Cross

April 5, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

I Cor. 1:18-24 (NASB)

I Cor. 1:18-24

In anticipation of Easter Sunday, we take a break from our study of Ephesians and look at what the message of the cross is.

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Living Out Who You Are In Christ, Part II

March 29, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:25-32 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:25-32

The second in our look at Paul's practical application for 'putting on' the new self.

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Living Out Who You Are In Christ, Part I

March 22, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:25-32 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:25-32

The first in a look at the practical application of 'putting on' the new self.

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Receiving and Responding to the Word

March 15, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

James 1:19-27 (NASB)

James 1:19-27

A look at James' call to the Church on how they should receive the Word, and what their response should be.

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Putting on the New Self, Part II

March 8, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:20-24 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:20-24

Pastor Rod concludes the look at Paul's exhortation to the church at Ephesus to not only set aside the 'old' man, but to 'put on' the new man.

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Christ the Mediator

March 1, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Hebrews 8:1-13 (NASB)

Hebrews 8:1-13

Speaking of the new covenant, the author of Hebrews causes us to probe the significance of Christ serving as a mediator between God and man, which contrasts the previous covenant that centered on animal sacrifice as an atonement for man's sin.

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Divine Assurances

February 22, 2009

Mike Trainor

Joshua 3:1-17 (NASB)

Joshua 3:1-17

A look at the passage of Israel through the Jordan River, relying on God's promise to protect them, fulfilled through the miracle He provided by drying up the river to allow save passage.

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Putting on the New Self, Part I

February 15, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:20-24 (NIV)

Ephesians 4:20-24

Continuing our study of Ephesians, we look next at the act of the Christian's duty to 'put on' the new man, and rejecting the 'old,' sinful self.

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The Unworthy Walk

February 8, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:17-19 (NIV)

Ephesians 4:17-19

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The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ

February 1, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Phil. 2:6-11 (NASB)

Phil. 2:6-11

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Profile of a Gift-Using Church, Part II

January 25, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:14-16 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:14-16

A follow-up from last week's message, we examine Paul's exhortation to be 'truthers,' balancing the need to proclaim the truth and to act with love to our neighbors.

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Profile of a Gift-Using Church, Part I

January 18, 2009

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:14-16 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:14-16

This week's study of Ephesians gives us a look at how the members of a 'gift-using' church will conduct themselves. This is a outgrowth of the church's overall spiritual maturity.

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The Day The Good News Arrived

December 21, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Luke 2:8-20 (NIV)

Luke 2:8-20

Recounting the story of the birth of Christ, we focus on the joy that the news the angels brought to the shepherds contained. The joy that centered on not only the birth of Christ, but on all that the Lord had promised to do through Him.

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Diversity in the One Body

December 14, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:7-13 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:7-13

Picking up our study of Ephesians, we explore the command to believers to use their spiritual gifts in service to the Lord and His Church.

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The Great Exchange

December 7, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

II Cor. 5:21 (NASB)

II Cor. 5:21

At the heart of the Gospel message is the complete, total, and undeserved substitutionary death of Christ on the cross to save us from the just wrath of God.

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The Nature of the Unity of the Church

November 30, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:4-6 (NIV)

Ephesians 4:4-6

Expanding on last week's study, we look at how Paul describes how the Church, both universal and local, is to go about preserving and building their unity.

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Pursuing Unity in the Body through the Worthy Walk

November 23, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 4:1-3 (NASB)

Ephesians 4:1-3

Transitioning to the more practically-focused section of Ephesians, we take a look at what the implications of walking in a way worthy of the calling we have received, particularly in our relationships with others in the Body of Christ.

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The Almighty Power of God

November 16, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NASB)

Ephesians 3:20-21

Concluding the doctrinal segment of the letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul ends with a doxology proclaiming the infinite power of God, beyond anything we could ask for or understand, as the source for that which is at work within us.

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A Prayer for Power, Part II

November 9, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 3:14-19 (NIV)

Ephesians 3:14-19

Part II of our look at Paul's exhortation to the church at Ephesus concentrates on our need to get more of Christ in our lives through prayer and devotion in the Word.

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God's Love Revealed; God's Wrath Satisfied

November 2, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

I John 4:7-21 (NIV)

I John 4:7-21

We take a look at the true source of love - God - and how His love for us was the only way to satisfy the holy wrath that rests on every sinner.

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A Prayer for Power, Part I

October 26, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 3:14-19 (NASB)

Ephesians 3:14-19

As our series in Ephesians continues, we look closely at the source of the 'power' that Paul prays for - not his own, but The Lord.

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Biblical Restoration

October 19, 2008

Dr. John Street

Gal. 6:1 (NIV)

Gal. 6:1

Dr. John Street discusses the biblical standard of how Christians in the Church ought to be interacting with one another.

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The Peril of Christian Narcissism; The Danger of Self-Love

October 19, 2008

Dr. John Street

Sunday School Hour

Guest speaker Dr. John Street compares the secular concept of self-esteem with the bible's admonition against love of self. We also take a look at how this concept has invaded Church thought and theology.

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God's Eternal Purpose for the Church

October 12, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 3:8-13 (NASB)

Ephesians 3:8-13

A look at the true nature and purpose of the Church is - both the local and universal church - to glorify and proclaim the Lord's excellencies and attributes to the world.

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Redeemed from the Curse

October 5, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Gal. 3:10-14 (NIV)

Gal. 3:10-14

We examine more closely the act of Christ becoming the embodiment of The Curse (the penalty of sin) to redeem us from what was our deserved fate.

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His Infinite Knowledge of You

September 28, 2008

Kyle Dague

Psalm 139:1-6 (NIV)

Psalm 139:1-6

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The Known Ministry of Paul, Part II

September 21, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 3:1-8 (NIV)

Ephesians 3:1-8

Follow up from last weeks sermon on the ministry of Paul to the gentiles.

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The Known Ministry of Paul, Part I

September 14, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 3:1-7 (NIV)

Ephesians 3:1-7

The next in our series on Ephesians.

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The Debt-Canceling Cross of Christ

September 7, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Col. 2:13-14 (NIV)

Col. 2:13-14

We examine the impact of our sins being 'nailed to the cross' as payment for our debt of sin.

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The Consequence of the Reconciling Work of Christ

August 31, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 2:19-22 (NIV)

Ephesians 2:19-22

Finishing chapter 2, we discover that, having been made equal members in the household of The Lord, we are to transform our thinking and actions concerning fellow believers.

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The Reconciling Work of Christ

August 24, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 2:14-18 (NIV)

Ephesians 2:14-18

We explore the contrast in Christ's definition of 'peace' and the world's definition, focusing on the passage's reminder that Christ is the peace for believers. This also encourages us to see the Church as God sees it - with no distinctions or differences among His children.

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Remember From Where You Have Been Brought

August 17, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 2:11-13 (NIV)

Ephesians 2:11-13

We take a look at Paul's exhortation to the Church to remember their original, fallen state, as well as the grace that raised them to righteousness.

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Saved By Grace

August 10, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 2:8-10 (NIV)

Ephesians 2:8-10

The next in our study of the Book of Ephesians

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Biblical Understand of Present/Future Life of a Christian

August 3, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 2:4-7 (NIV)

Ephesians 2:4-7

A follow up on last week's message looking back on the Christian's life prior to receiving the mercy of God. This week we take a look at how we are to live in a lost world as one who has received that mercy and grace.

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A Biblical Understanding of the Former Life of a Christian

July 27, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 2:1-3 (NIV)

Ephesians 2:1-3

Ephesians 2 begins with a sobering view of the dead condition man is in prior to receiving God's grace.

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The Inability of Man in Salvation

July 20, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 2:1 (NIV)

Ephesians 2:1

Pastor Rod breaks down the Scripture's explicit message that all men, apart from God's grace, are full of sin and are unable to please Him.

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A Prayer for Understanding, Part IV

July 13, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:18-23 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:18-23

The conclusion of Paul's prayer for understanding for the church at Ephesus emphasizes our need to make a continual effort to recognize and dwell on God's power.

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The Substitutionary Atonement of Christ

July 6, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

I Corinthians 15:3 (NIV)

I Corinthians 15:3

Pastor Rod explores one of the fundamental tenets of the Gospel - the sacrificial and substitutionary death of Christ for our sins.

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A Prayer for Understanding, Part III

June 29, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:18-23 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:18-23

Part III of Pastor Rod's series on Paul exhortation to the Ephesians to strive to fully understand God's message and truths.

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A Prayer for Understanding, Part II

June 22, 2008

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Ephesians 1:18-19 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:18-19

Pastor Rod takes us through Part II of our look at Paul's prayer for understanding for the Church.

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A Prayer for Understanding, Part I

June 15, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:15-17 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:15-17

The next in Pastor Rod's series on Ephesians.

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The Sealing Ministry of the Holy Spirit

June 8, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:13-14

Pastor Rod continues the series on Ephesians with a look at the work of the Holy Spirit in God's people.

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Believers Baptism in the Bible

June 1, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Various Verses (NIV)

Various Verses

Pastor Rod draws on several passages to illustrate what we believe about scriptural baptism and why we believe it.

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Gods Inheritance for Gods Glory

May 25, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:11-12 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:11-12

Pastor Rod takes us through the next in our series on Ephesians.

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Christ is the Sum of All Things

May 18, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:8-10 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:8-10

Pastor Rod continues our study through Ephesians with a look at verses 8-10.

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Christs Work - Our Redemption

May 11, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:7-8 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:7-8

As we reach the next doctrinal topic in our study of Ephesians, we explore the many aspects of the work of redemption, through Christ's atonement.

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Gods Sovereign Grace in Predestination, Part II

May 4, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:5-6 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:5-6

Pastor Rod explores the close relationship between God and His adopted children.

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The Preachers Marching Orders

April 27, 2008

Kyle Dague

1 Timothy 4:1-5 (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:1-5

Kyle exhorts both Grace Bible Church and our new pastor, Rod Santiago, using Paul's charge to Timothy as the model.

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The Foundation of a Godly Fulfilling Marriage

April 20, 2008

Phil Foley

Genesis 2 (NIV)

Genesis 2

Guest Speaker Phil Foley returns to use God's perfect plan for Adam as our model for a biblical marriage relationship.

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Gods Sovereign Grace in Predestination, Part I

April 13, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:5-6 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:5-6

Pastor Rod explores the next concept in our study of Ephesians: Predestination and how it reveals Gods grace to us.

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Gods Sovereign Grace in Election

April 6, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:4 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:4

Pastor Rod continues the study in Ephesians with a closer look at the doctrine of election found in verse 4.

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Blessed Be the Blessed One - Part II

March 30, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:3

Rod explores the second half of Ephesians 1:3 - the blessings bestowed by the Blessed One.

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The Glory of Christ

March 23, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Easter 2008

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Blessed Be the Blessed One

March 16, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:3

Rod continues the study of Paul's letter to the Ephesians by focusing on his exhortation to believers to continually worship The Blessed One, the duty and desire of all true believers.

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Pauls Understanding of Ministry

March 9, 2008

Pastor Rod Santiago

Ephesians 1:1-2 (NIV)

Ephesians 1:1-2

Pastor Rod begins a series in Ephesians with a look at how the Apostle Paul views his ministry.

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The Vision of the Church

March 2, 2008

Rod Santiago

Romans 16:25-27 (NIV)

Romans 16:25-27

Rod digs into the conclusion of Romans for God's vision and will for His Church.

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The Indespensability of God's Word

February 24, 2008

Phil Foley

2 Peter 3:1-2 (NIV)

2 Peter 3:1-2

A study of Peter's admonition to the Church regarding the value of God's Word in our lives.

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Jesus Christ, the True Vine

February 17, 2008

Rod Santiago

John 15: 1-16 (NIV)

John 15:1-16

Rod takes us through the Jesus' final 'I Am' statement, a look at the clear differences between believers (fruit-bearing branches) and non-believers (branches that don't produce fruit), and an encouragement to continually examine one's spiritual life.

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The Practice of Repentance

February 10, 2008

Brian Shealy

2 Cor. 7:11 (NKJV)

2 Cor. 7:11

Brian walks us through God's will for His people and the regular practice of biblical repentance.

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Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life

February 3, 2008

Rod Santiago

John 14:1-7 (NIV)

John 14:1-7

Rod explores the next of Jesus' 'I Am' statements to His disciples prior to His sacrificial death.

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I Am the Resurrection and the Life

January 27, 2008

Rod Santiago

John 11:25 (KJV)

John 11:25

Rod explores the next of Jesus' 'I Am' statements in the Gospel of John.

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Learning to Love

January 20, 2008

Brian Shealy

I Cor. 13: 4-6

Brian breaks down God's requirements for expressing true love, including patience and kindness.

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Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd

January 13, 2008

Rod Santiago

John 10:11-17

Rod continues the 'I Am' series in the Gospel of John

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How to Think About People in The Church

January 6, 2008

Brian Shealy

Phillipians 1:3-8

A reminder from God's word regarding how we are to view others in the church

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Jesus Christ The Door to Salvation

December 30, 2007

Rod Santiago

John 10:1-10

Rod explains that salvation comes only through Jesus Christ

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Fools For His Sake

December 16, 2007

Kyle Dague

1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Are you willing to be viewed as foolish in the eyes of the world?

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Jesus Christ, The Light of The World

December 9, 2007

Rod Santiago

John 8:12-30

Follow Christ and no longer walk in the darkness.

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The Assurance of Salvation to Those Who Believe

November 23, 2007

Rod Santiago

1 John 2:12-14

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God's Comfort in Trials

November 2, 2007

Brian Shealy

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

God's mercy seen in your trials.

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A Dynamic Church is Blessed with Godly Leadership

October 14, 2007

Louie Handugan

Biblical leadership

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The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

October 7, 2007

Mark Rodriguez

Luke 18:9-14

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

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