As we finish off the book of James, he leaves us with an encouraging, yet difficult reminder: To stand firm in our faith and hold fast to the truth in patience, or as many commonly call it, long suffering. James reminds us that the coming of th...

Scripture:James 4:11-17James 5:1-6Resources:FaceBook- FCC Student MinistryInstagram- @fccstudentsEmail- students@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

Diving into James 4:1-10 looking at how to love one another and that sometimes we aren't loving people well because we are elevating ourselves.Scripture:James 4:1-10Matthew 7:3-5Resources:FaceBook- FCC Student Minist...

This lesson explores James 3:13-18, contrasting worldly wisdom (characterized by self-promotion and bitter jealousy) with wisdom from God (demonstrated through humble actions and peaceful behavior). It emphasizes that true wisdom is demonstrate...

Scripture:James 2:14-26Resources:FaceBook- FCC Student MinistryInstagram- @fccstudentsEmail- students@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

James 2:14-26 challenges us to embrace a living, active faith that goes beyond words. This passage calls us to demonstrate our beliefs through real, tangible actions that reflect our commitment to God. Genuine faith isn't just about what we say...

James 2:1-13, Galatians 6:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

How do we find joy in tough times? Mainly, becuase they help us grow stronger in our faith. Tonight we'll unpack how God is good, He only gives us good things, and how there is no trial in life that is wasted.Scripture:James 1:1-18

The Bible is meant to connect us with God and transform us into the likeness of Jesus, but for this change to happen, we must trust God. Trusting God goes beyond feelings and is shown through obedience to His word, even when it challenges o...

God wants us to be at Peace, and has offered us a way to find Peace with His presence. However, Satan counterfeits the Peace of God & instead wants people to be anxious and filled with worry. How does Satan accomplish this? By slowly and ca...

Scripture:Matthew 23:23Romans 5:18-19Hebrews 10:14Romans 12:2Ezekiel 36:25-27Resources:FaceBook- FCC Student MinistryInstagram- @fccstudentsEmail- students@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantama...

January 22, 2025Scripture:John 13:1-5,12-15 ESVGenesis 2:7-9,15,19 ESVEphesians 2:8-10 ESVJames 2:14-17 ESVLuke 12:15 NIVResources:FaceBook- FCC Student MinistryInstagram- @fccstudentsEmail- stude...

As we continue our journey through apologetics, we will look at what it means to have a Christian worldview and how we can view science through that lens. Some say that God and science can't co-exist, you must choose one or the other. The reali...

Pastor Josh wraps up or series on being a city on a hill by going deeper into ways you can really be a light in the community. 

How the darkness brings chaos but the light bings order. But what is the light?Resources:FaceBook- FCC Student MinistryInstagram- @fccstudentsEmail- students@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

When God's people choose to let the light of Christ be seen in them, darkness disappears. Just like in real life...when a light turns on, there is no longer darkness. The call of the Christian journey isn't IF we are called to shine our light f...

Tonight's message explores the unchanging faithfulness of God, focusing on how His promises stand firm even in the midst of uncertainty. It emphasizes that faith is built on evidence, not blind trust, drawing from biblical stories like God's co...

God gets angry, humans get angry. The difference is God's anger is not in sin but is righteous , unlike the common experience of anger in ourselves. ScriptureExodus 34:6-7, James 1:20, Ephesians 4:26-27Resources:Fac...

Listen in as we start of the 2024 school year with a new series on the attributes of God. This week we are starting off with God's Grace. 

Worship is part of our everyday lives in every season of life- the good and the bad. We are reminded that connecting with God is honesty. Being honest with God about where we are and experiencing that connection to God in worship in a new, deep...

Why is talking about God important? Why should we do it? How do we do it?Scripture:1 Peter 3:15bESV

Many of us struggle to pray because we ignore basic truths about prayer, and we form our own expectations. Let's look at Jesus' central teaching on prayer for some guidance.Scripture:Luke 11:1-13NIVResources:FaceBook...