This week, Pastor Jesse brings us to Philippians, where we focus on Jesus’ self-emptying service—referred to as the kenosis. He challenges us to set aside our ambitions and instead embrace a life focused on service to others and the advancement of God’s mission. In mirroring this humility, we are urged to give up the need […] The post Philippians 2…

This week, Pastor Jesse concludes our study through First Corinthians with chapter 16. He focuses on the concepts laid out in this chapter of generosity and stewardship, illustrating how regular, intentional giving exemplifies a commitment to God’s work and strengthens the church community. Pastor Jesse offers both practical advice on managing fina…

This week, Pastor Jesse delivers a message focused on the second half of 1 Corinthians 15, discussing the significance of the resurrection and addressing common misconceptions. He emphasizes that life, death, and resurrection should be viewed as a three-step process—reflecting both the current human condition and the promise of a future bodily resu…

This week, Pastor Brad reflects on 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul addresses the significance of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing that Jesus’s ongoing life is central to Christian faith. Paul stresses that the resurrection validates our faith, ensures salvation, and promises a bodily resurrection for believers, countering disbelief and false tea…

This week, as we dive into chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Jesse discusses the controversial and complex nature of spiritual gifts, particularly tongues and prophecy, emphasizing their roles in glorifying God, edifying the church, and evangelizing the lost. He explains the distinctions between Apostolic and non-Apostolic prophecy, highlighting …

This week, Pastor Jesse reflects on the permanence of love versus temporary spiritual gifts, emphasizing love as the central, everlasting commandment, urging us to focus on enduring values and shed transient, childish behaviors. He imparts a hopeful message about maturity, clarity, and the eternal significance of love, encouraging us to invest in f…

This week, Pastor Jesse continues in 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing that true Christian love transcends talents, achievements, and gifts, urging us to embody love as described in this chapter. We are to be characterized by patience, kindness, humility, and perseverance. This love is enduring and transformational, acting as a defining mark of a matur…

This week, Pastor Jesse continues our series in 1 Corinthians, picking up in chapter 13. He teaches that love is central to a meaningful Christian life, explaining that love, especially ‘agape’ love, is greater than any spiritual gifts or knowledge if acted without love. Pastor Jesse emphasizes how love should shape our actions and decisions. […] T…

This week, Pastor Brad focuses on Colossians 3 and the idea of living victoriously through setting one’s mind on heavenly things rather than earthly desires, emphasizing a transformation guided by the Holy Spirit. He encourages us to engage in spiritual disciplines such as compassion, kindness, and love, and underlines the importance of putting off…

We conclude our Advent series by emphasizing the paradox of the manger, a humble feed trough symbolizing the throne from which the world’s Savior dispenses grace. Pastor Jesse shows that this emblem of Christ’s sacrificial love invites worship, urging us to recognize our need for His saving grace. He inspires us to enter the Christmas […] The post …

This week, Pastor Brad kicks off Week 3 of Advent with a metaphor about how what we consume, including media and food, shapes our being and performance. Using the story from John 6 where Jesus refers to Himself as the “bread of life,” he encourages participants to consume Jesus’ teachings and presence as the sustenance […] The post The Manger: Prov…

This week, Pastor Jesse reflects on the dual nature of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His humility and divinity as celebrated during the Advent series. He discusses the significance of recognizing Jesus as both God and man, arguing that while the world often removes divinity from Jesus, the church sometimes neglects His humanity. Pastor Jesse underscore…

This week, we start celebrating Advent! Pastor Jesse reflects on the dual nature of Advent: celebrating the first coming of Christ in the manger, and anticipating His return. He emphasizes the humility and accessibility of Jesus, who came not as a king, but as a servant to win hearts and exemplify true love. Pastor Jesse […] The post The Manger: Hu…

This week, Pastor Brad emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit and how spiritual gifts are given to serve the church community, rather than for individual glory. He stresses that these gifts, empowered by the SAME Spirit that was in Jesus, are meant to promote unity within the church, underscoring that our diversity in gifts […] The post 1 Cor…

This week, Pastor Jesse explores the role of spiritual gifts in a believer’s life, emphasizing that the true gift is the Holy Spirit empowering us to fulfill God’s will. He advises against focusing on specific gifts, instead highlighting the importance of using the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to serve others and glorify God in everyday tasks. […] The…

This week, Pastor Jesse emphasizes the crucial role of spiritual gifts within the Christian faith, urging us to acknowledge and harness the empowerment provided by the Holy Spirit for the benefit of the church community and beyond. He points out the parallel between Jesus’s empowerment through the Holy Spirit and the empowerment available to all [……

This week, Pastor Brad delivers a message on how the Corinthian church was incorrectly practicing communion, focusing on their divisions and selfish behaviors during their gatherings. He emphasizes that communion is a celebratory thing meant to unite us as a family under Jesus, encouraging the us all not only to receive, but to give within […] The …

Expanding on the passage from last Sunday, Pastor Jesse emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Biblical instructions regarding gender roles and appearance, as outlined in 1 Corinthians chapter 11. He highlights the historical and cultural context of the Corinthian church, noting that confusion regarding gender roles, influenced by cultural an…

Through the narrative of Ananias’s obedience in Acts 9, James Gordon conveys the importance of embracing the specific missions God entrusts to each person, stressing that these missions often come with challenges but yield significant impact over time. There’s a powerful reminder that every believer’s journey, though fraught with fear, doubt, and a…

Pastor Jesse continues in 1 Corinthians 10, teaching about navigating personal freedom in faith, especially pointing to the topic discussed in 1 Corinthians about meat sacrificed to idols. He brings up Paul’s insights on balancing Christian liberties with the potential impact on the faith journey of others, touching on modern dilemmas like alcohol …

This week, Pastor Jesse begins chapter 10, where we see that Christianity is all about understanding Jesus and His sacrifice for us. We are encouraged to align our lives with our identity in Christ, staying away from behaviors that make us blend in with the crowd. He draws lessons from the Corinthians and the Israelites, […] The post 1 Corinthians …

This week, Pastor Brad brings us through 1 Corinthians 9, where Paul dives into the perks of being an apostle, and talks about the right to receive support for his work in sharing the Gospel. Yet, he’s all about giving the Gospel free of charge, sidestepping any barriers to reaching people with the message. He […] The post 1 Corinthians 9 – Volunta…

This week Pastor Jesse continues in Part 2 of “A Community-Centric Life”. Paul talks about whether it’s okay to eat food that’s been part of a religious ceremony for a different religion, explaining that while some people get that these rituals don’t mean anything, not everyone’s on the same page. He points out that if […] The post 1 Corinthians 8 …

This week, Pastor Jesse dives into the topic of eating food sacrificed to idols in chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians, highlighting the knowledge that idols represent nothing in the world and that there is only one God. However, Paul cautions that this knowledge must be tempered with love to avoid causing weaker believers, who may […] The post 1 Corinthian…

This week, Pastor Brad Beers teaches from Paul’s address to the questions about marriage and celibacy, advising believers on how to lead a life that’s faithful to God’s teachings in these areas. Paul suggests that marriage is good for preventing sexual immorality, but both marriage and celibacy are gifts from God, and one should live […] The post 1…

*WARNING – As we continue in 1 Corinthians, the topic again adresses some adult concepts, so please be advised if listening with your kids* This week, Pastor Jesse dives into chapter 7, where Paul addresses questions about marriage and celibacy, advising believers on how to lead a life that’s faithful to God’s teachings. Paul suggests […] The post …

*Warning – today’s message out of 1 Corinthians discusses adult material, if you are listening with the family, please be advised* This week, Pastor Jesse discusses the concept of freedom in Christ laid out by Paul. He cautions believers in Corinth that not all permissible actions are beneficial, and warns against behaviors that can dominate […] Th…

This week, Pastor Brad Beers walks us through Exodus 16, which describes how the Israelites, journeying through the desert after their exodus from Egypt, grumble against Moses and Aaron due to the lack of food. In response, God promises to rain down bread from heaven (manna) for the people to gather daily, testing their obedience […] The post Exodu…

Pastor Caleb Deiro and the team returned from a 10 day Mission Trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand a few weeks ago, and this Sunday, we got to hear from a few of them about the trip. Take a listen here to what they did, how they were blessed, and their challenge to us to share […] The post Thailand 2024 – Pastor Caleb Deiro appeared first on Sierra Bible …

This week, Pastor Jesse teaches out of 1 Corinthians 6, where Paul advises Christians against taking their disputes with other Christians to secular courts, suggesting they should rather resolve their differences within the church community. It emphasizes the importance of not wronging or defrauding each other, reminding believers of their transfor…

This week, Pastor Jesse picks it back up in 1 Corinthians 5, where Paul is addressing the issue of immorality within the church, specifically focusing on a case of sexual immorality that was being tolerated among its members. There is an emphasis on the importance of church discipline and the need for purity within the […] The post 1 Corinthians 5:…

This week, Pastor Brad Beers continues in chapter 4, where Paul uses irony to address the arrogance of some Corinthians who believe they have achieved spiritual superiority. He contrasts their self-satisfaction with the apostles’ hardships, illustrating true discipleship through humility and suffering. Paul then expresses his fatherly concern for t…

This week, Pastor Brad Beers starts us off in chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians. Paul is encouraging the Corinthians to view him and other apostles as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in their roles. He discusses not judging prematurely, as only the Lord’s judgment is […] The post 1 Corint…

This week, Pastor Jesse dives into how Paul addresses the divisions within the Corinthian church, emphasizing the immaturity of believers who align themselves with specific leaders, such as Paul or Apollos, rather than focusing on unity in Christ. He employs a metaphor of planting and watering to show that while human leaders may have different […]…

Hey SBC Fam! This week Pastor Jesse picks up where Pastor Caleb left off last week. Covering verses 6 through the end of the chapter, we focus on some key words repeated throughout the verses: mature, wisdom, age, secret, and glory. Take a listen, and we hope to see you soon! The post 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 – Dive Into Divine Wisdom appeared first on…

Hello! Pastor Caleb Deiro spoke this week out of chapter 2 of First Corinthians! Wait well, friends, not passively, and not without love! Take a listen to what Pastor Caleb had to say, and we hope to see you soon! The post 1 Corinthians 2:6-9 – Caleb Deiro appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.Par Sierra Bible Truckee

Hey Family! Welcome back. This week, Pastor Jesse picks it back up in the book of First Corinthians. We’ve all heard the phrase “Keep It Simple Stupid”, but let’s re-phrase a bit. “Keep It Simple Saint”. Let’s see what Pastor Jesse has pulled from the start of chapter 2! The post 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 – Keep It Simple Saint appeared first on Sierra B…

Travis Owen joins us from SOW Ministries down in Mexico. Travis teaches out of Matthew on Fear & Stewardship, and what it means to Not Play it Safe. His wife Amber also joins us to give an update on what has been happening at SOW Ministries! The post Travis Owen – Don’t Play It Safe appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.…

Welcome back! Pastor Brad Noel spoke this week on our calling as Christians. We have been given a new identity – one that Christ Himself gives. Consider this – would a caterpillar turn back from a butterfly into it’s former state? The post 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 – Consider Your Calling appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.…

Welcome back to the SBC Truckee Podcast! We missed you! This week, Pastor Jesse gives us an insight into wisdom. To those outside of the church, the word of the cross seems foolish, but to those of us in the Body, we know it is the power of God Himself! Take a listen, and we […] The post 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 – The Great Divide appeared first on Si…

1 Corinthians 1:10-17 – Undermining Disunity – Jesse Richardson Welcome back to this week’s Sunday message from Pastor Jesse Richardson. Disunity was running rampant among the Christians in Corinth, as it so often can in the Church today. Listen in to what Pastor Jesse had to say this week, it’s a good one!! The post 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 – Undermi…

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 – You’re Richer Than You Think – Pastor Jesse Thanks for joining us! This week, Pastor Jesse continues through our same verses from last week, adding some points to the riches we as believers get from God! Take a listen, and we hope this blesses you! The post 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 You’re Richer Than You Think appeared first on Sie…

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 – Filthy Rich – Jesse Richardson Welcome back to the SBC Truckee Podcast! We are continuing our series through Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian Church. Pastor Jesse hit us with a question this week – If you had $100,000, what would you do with it? Take a trip? Invest? Help a […] The post 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 – Filthy Rich a…

We are kicking off our new series through the Book of First Corinthians! Join us each week as we take a deeper look at this letter from Paul to the Christians in Corinth, and how those truths still relate to us today. Pastor Jesse kicks us off this week, let’s take a listen! The post 1 Corinthians 1:1 – The Messy Church appeared first on Sierra Bib…

Marks of the Followers – Matthew 28:16-20 – Jesse Richardson The post Marks of the Followers – Matthew 28:16-20 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.Par Sierra Bible Truckee

Easter – Not Just an Event, But a Message! Luke 24:1-9 – Jesse Richardson The post Easter Sunday appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.Par Sierra Bible Truckee

Palm Sunday: Do You See Him as King? – Jesse Richardson The post Palm Sunday: Do You See Him as King? appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.Par Sierra Bible Truckee

John 11 – Love, Glory, Death, and Life – Jesse Richardson The post John 11 – Love, Glory, Death, and Life appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.Par Sierra Bible Truckee

Welcome back for the final week of our Holy Spirit Class taught by Wayne Hoag! If you haven’t had a chance to check out our first 4 podcasts, take a listen to those first before joining us back here for week 5. We are diving back in to what Jesus’ own words say about the […] The post Holy Spirit Class – Week 5 appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.…

Clearing the Way to Refuge – Bill Giovannetti The post Clearing the Way to Refuge appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.Par Sierra Bible Truckee