Contrary to popular understandings, Romans is not Paul's systematic theology. Instead, Paul is encouraging a troubled community in Rome to welcome one another as Jesus has welcomed them, and in so doing they will display his gospel, which he de...

April 7, 2025Habakuk ends with one profound realization: to survive the life of exile, we must not let the raging chaos and conflict undermine our ability to focus on what is central.Scripture:Habakkuk 3:17-19Exodus 19:5-6

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Scripture:Habakkuk 2:1-20Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

Scripture:Habakkuk 2:1-51 Kings 19:11-12James 1:19Isaiah

March 3, 2025Scripture:Habakkuk 1:5-11Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

In this intro to Habakkuk, we dive into the story of Judah's decline and the prophet Habakkuk's cry for justice. Habakkuk sees a world filled with violence and corruption, and his doubts about God's silence reflect the struggles many of us face...

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February 3, 2025Many think of "discipleship" as learning, like in-depth Bible study reserved for serious, "committed" Christians. But discipleship is about maturing as human beings called to imitate Jesus. But how do we do that? It's mo...

Culture convinces us that to welcome someone means to "entertain" - to have the well arranged house, the right food, the mood lighting, the perfect music and vibe.In contrast, Jesus shows in the story of Zacchaeus that by leading from a...

January 13, 2025Too often we treat the symptoms in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness, as a root of disconnection from God. Some would even argue that ...

December 2, 2024Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:23Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

Paul had no time for fake Christianity. He was traveling around with Timothy and Epapohroditus spreading the gospel. Not for fame or fortune, but to know Christ, and help others do the same. Joy comes from maturing into your identity in...

November 11, 2024Paul encourages believers to live worthy of the gospel, embracing a life marked by unity, humility, and joy—focused not on temporary circumstances but on eternal realities. He challenges us to align our priorities with ...

Paul's prayers in Philippians 1 remind us of two truths about who we are. We are a people who celebrate partnership. We are a people who pursue God's glory.Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young Adults

  

As we walk with Jesus, he entrusts us with pieces of His Kingdom and allows us to do work alongside Him. However, the temptation the disciples faced (that we still face today) is to do things for Christ without doing them with Christ.

A look at how Jesus went toe to toe with the devil and stood his ground.

Join us in our spiritual warfare series as we look into the question; What is the Agenda of intelligent evil? 

Join us as we dive into a new series on Spiritual warfare!

God's faithfulness to Israel is one of the primary witnesses to God's character in the Bible. In Romans 11, Paul unpacks this "mystery" and shows that God's commitment to His people goes farther than most would imagine.

God has displayed His love for fallen mankind in this: that while we were still His enemies, Christ came into the world, lived a sinless life, and bore our punishment on the cross so that we could be justified and brought into a relationship wi...

The Lord our God is Just, but He is also Patient. These two aspects of His character show us the core truth behind the attribute "slow to anger."