This message will speak directly to the array of things that are challenging many of us. If these words were powerful and effective for the original audience (who were not experiencing the indwelling of the Holy Spirit), how much more powerful for us who have Him amplfying from inside?

Through this message, I am asking the Holy Spirit to help us understand how to effectively pray and experience all of the power the Bible promises when we do. This message closes with an opportunity to come to the altar and seek God's power for our needs.

This teaching from John 4 (The Samaritan Woman) has an emphasis on the unpredictable leadership of Jesus. We believe God will use this message to breathe fresh life into our Body and giving us a jolt that will launch the next season of our mission together.

In Part 2 of "Be Strong and Courageous!" Pastor Bryan shares more details about our exciting move and what lies ahead for Monterey Church and every member of it. It's a time to praise and thank God for what He has done—and it is a time to continue to press on, seeking His wisdom and the courage to respond faithfully, beginning with praying for our new community and asking for the power to remain steadfast to The Mission!

This is the first of a two-week message that Pastor Bryan believes the Holy Spirit will use to get us ready for some very great days just ahead! The message from Joshua 1 is, "Be Strong and Courageous!" and will encourage us (literally pour courage in us) through God's words, promises, and clear vision for our future together (as the church with every member of it).

Pastor Bryan preaches from one his favorite passages of Scripture, Isaiah 55, a chapter titled, "Invitation to the Thirsty." In this section, God speaks first person to Israel (and through Israel, to us) with an invitation to bring their (our) needs to Him and then an illustration of how He sends His Word to save.

Pastor Bobby Gore will also share a short devotional teaching from Psalm 115 titled, "Content Over Complacent," that encourages us to give God the Glory for all of His blessings and reminds us that contentment is vastly different than complacency.

Pastor Bryan preaches the final message of the Corinthians Are U.S. series. The theme is "joy-filled anticipation" as we will focus on the last few verses predicting peace, joy and a glorious future for the Corinthians (and for U.S.)!