Kehila Church Los Angeles

The arrival of another year prompts many of us to establish new resolutions. We want a clean slate and a fresh start. At Kehila we are will be talking about the spiritual aspects to getting a second chance. It is never too late to have a new beginning. If you longing for a change and looking for a course correction in life, this is a series you will not want to miss. This week we will be talking about how it is necessary to look backward before we move forward. We will discuss Israel's entrance into the Promised Land as recorded in Joshua 4.

It is Christmas season. It is a time of parties and celebration, but the season also can exacerbate feelings of isolation and loneliness. You may have a mix of emotions during this time of the year, joy and heartache. The story of Christmas meets us in all of these emotions. During advent, the weeks leading to Christmas, we will have a special time to talking about and celebrating the Unexpected Invitation God offers us through the Christmas story.

It is Christmas season. It is a time of parties and celebration, but the season also can exacerbate feelings of isolation and loneliness. You may have a mix of emotions during this time of the year, joy and heartache. The story of Christmas meets us in all of these emotions. During advent, the weeks leading to Christmas, we will have a special time to talking about and celebrating the Unexpected Invitation God offers us through the Christmas story. This week's message discusses God's posture toward the seemingly unwanted.

It is Christmas season. It is a time of parties and celebration, but the season also can exacerbate feelings of isolation and loneliness. You may have a mix of emotions during this time of the year, joy and heartache. The story of Christmas meets us in all of these emotions. During advent, the weeks leading to Christmas, we will have a special time to talking about and celebrating the Unexpected Invitation God offers us through the Christmas story.

In our learning series Faith Does we are talking about how our faith can make a difference, the practical implications of a transformative and authentic faith. Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. This week we are talking about how to navigate uncertain paths. Uncertainty is uncomfortable and leads us into areas of doubt. Surprisingly, God invites us to push into the moments of ambiguity. This week we explore James 5:12-18.

In our new learning series, Faith Does, we are talking about how our faith can make a difference, the practical implications of a transformative and authentic faith. Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. This week we are talking about how we take our faith into the public sphere. Wealth is the means to power. Our faith invites us to address the institutions and structures of power and injustice. This week we explore James 5:1-6.

In our new learning series, Faith Does, we are talking about how our faith can make a difference, the practical implications of a transformative and authentic faith. Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. This week we are talking about what how the way we talk impacts our spiritual lives. How can we engage in a productive dialogue in a contentious culture? Words are powerful and influence our spiritual lives. This week we explore James 4:11-12.

In our new learning series, Faith Does, we are talking about how our faith can make a difference, the practical implications of a transformative and authentic faith. Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. This week we are talking about what blocks prayer. Prayer is our means to communicate with God, but there are natural human experiences that can inhibit our prayer. Humility enables to counteract these barriers and cultivate healthy prayer. This week we explore James 4:1-10.

In our new learning series, Faith Does, we are talking about how our faith can make a difference, the practical implications of a transformative and authentic faith. Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. This week we are talking about the application of wisdom. Wisdom is not merely the accumulation of knowledge, but the skill to navigate the complexities of life. We will talk about the nature of heavenly wisdom and how to explore the uncharted territory. This week we explore James 3:13-18.

Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. During this series we are going through the book of James to talk about how our faith leads us to get involved in sticky situations and to work toward becoming part of God's work of peace, justice and renewal. This week we talk about how faith interact with actions as we explore James 2:14-26.

Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. During this series we are going through the book of James to talk about how our faith leads us to get involved in sticky situations and to work toward becoming part of God's work of peace, justice and renewal. We continue the series discussing James 2:1-13.

Is there a type of religion that attracts the irreligious? Whether you are irreligious and looking for an authentic spiritual experience or religious and searching for a more meaningful life, our learning series should cause you to view religion differently. Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of every day life. During this series we are going through the book of James to talk about how our faith leads us to get involved in sticky situations and to work toward becoming part of God's work of peace, justice and renewal. This week we continue the series by exploring James 1:19-27.

Authentic faith does not sit on the sidelines as a spectator, but ventures into the arena, rolls up its sleeves and gets dirty. Faith is not intended for the ivory tower, but for the streets, the factories and the messiness of everyday life. During this series we are going through the book of James to talk about how our faith leads us to get involved in sticky situations and to work toward becoming part of God's work of peace, justice and renewal. This week we begin by examining James 1:1-18.

The story of Jonah is a story that, at first glance, seems to require the suspension of disbelief. The story begins when God speaks to a man and invites him to speak to his enemies, the people threatening his very existence. Rather than listening to God  the man flees God's presence and finds himself in the middle of the ocean, where a giant fish swallows him. Contemporary readers challenge the historical reality of this story, but that misses the point of the story. The story is about compassion and how it is difficult to feel compassion for our enemies. It is hard to love the people who hurt us. In this learning series we are exploring the importance of compassion  This week we talk about how compassion can change your entire outlook on life.

The story of Jonah is a story that, at first glance, seems to require the suspension of disbelief. The story begins when God speaks to a man and invites him to speak to his enemies, the people threatening his very existence. Rather than listening to God  the man flees God's presence and finds himself in the middle of the ocean, where a giant fish swallows him. Contemporary readers question the historical viability of this story, but this misses the point. The story is about compassion and how it is difficult to feel compassion for our enemies. It is hard to love the people who hurt us. In this learning series we are exploring the importance of compassion  This week we explore the depth of God's compassion and mercy.

The story of Jonah is a story that, at first glance, seems to require the suspension of disbelief. The story begins when God speaks to a man and invites him to speak to his enemies, the people threatening his very existence. Rather than listening to God  the man flees God's presence and finds himself in the middle of the ocean, where a giant fish swallows him. The story is about compassion and how it is difficult to feel compassion for our enemies. It is hard to love the people who hurt us. In this learning series we are exploring the importance of compassion. This week we talk about how we must receive compassion and mercy before we can extend it to others.

This sermon starts a new series journeying through the book of Jonah. The short narrative about Jonah is far more fascinating and complex than the traditional happy-go-lucky children's story about a guy getting eaten by a giant fish. Jonah's experience was much like ours. He discovered the journey of faith leads us into discomfort, while our gut reaction often looks for a place of comfort and security. Jonah's journey can transform the way you engage with God and our culture.

Hope is powerful. It shapes the way we approach our lives and the world surrounding us. In a broken world we may feel like throwing in the towel and shrinking into despair. Hope pulls us out of despair and enables us to see the world not as it is, but as it can be. This week we explore the power of hope and why it is crucial for a flourishing faith and community.

For Father's Day we are talking about why courage is a crucial component for our spiritual lives. This week we complete our learning series as we talk about how we conquer fear. Courage confronts fear and empowers us for change, from the personal to the global. Courage is crucial, but it is hard. How do we have courage when the world seems stacked against us? This week we talk about how we can tap into spiritual strength and why it matters.