We live in an image-driven world, where the fear of truly being known leads people into isolation. In contrast, scripture encourages us to embrace truth and live in reality as it actually is. How do we put this into practice?Scriptu...

This week, we will be going over Romans 4:1-12, to better understand what Paul is saying in his thorough presentation of God's gospel in Christ Jesus. Paul describes Abraham's righteousness as not stemming from the works of the law (as the law ...

The promises of God are true and real, often times we want them in our own time, when we think they should happen. How do you handle yourself when the promises don't happen when you think they should. We need to take encouragement from waiting ...

In a world where we're constantly trying to prove ourselves—morally, spiritually, even socially—Romans 3:19-31 offers good news: we can stop striving and start trusting. This passage confronts the futility of earning righteousness through the l...

In Romans 3:21-30 Paul says God's righteousness has been revealed. Jesus Christ has been put forward as the new mercy seat, establishing the sacred, tabernacling presence of God on planet earth once again and empowering the formation of a just ...

On a spectrum of legalism to "cheap grace", Paul calls out both camps and calls the Church of Rome (and us) to a higher standard.Scripture:Romans 3:1-20Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- ...

The right action done with the wrong intent, is in fact the wrong action. God desires for His people to be holy in all of life. Paul condemns the Jews for being people who said one thing and then did another, and did not practice what they prea...

We have all sinned, we all fall under God and we can't look down on anyone else. Those who follow the law are condemned by the law that they can't keep, those who follow their own standards fail their own standards. Yet, we are judged by the pe...

May 12, 2025What happens when humanity trades the truth of God for a lie? Romans 1 paints a sobering picture of what it means when God gives people over to the desires of their own hearts. In a world full of idols shaped in our own imag...

Paul begins by thanking God for the Roman believers, whose faith was so vibrant it was known throughout the world—reminding us that gratitude and prayer must be the foundation of all Christian relationships and ministry. He emphasizes his deep ...

So often we skip the greeting but what is Paul trying to tell us? Why is the greeting important?Scripture:Romans 1:1-7Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWeb...

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

Scripture:Habakkuk 3:1-15Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.orgWebsite- fccsantamaria.org

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...