Vision Long Beach Podcast

Normally, when a Gospel comes to a close we automatically think that the last verse concludes the story. However, the Good News of Jesus Christ does not end with the last verse. This Good News story continues with the Church. Check out this weeks sermon.

Have you ever wondered what it Jesus was going through when he said "My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me"? It's so hard to think of Jesus as separate from the Father. It's hard to know what was actually happening in the text. Check out this weeks sermon as we look at the words of Jesus on the Cross.

We are coming to a close on Matthew's Gospel and in this episode we are covering the Death of Jesus Christ. We will look at the details of the cross and what it means for us today. Check it out.

Most of us look at the story of Pontius Pilate through a self righteous lens. We are blind to our own lack of integrity. We would rather be loyal to politics than to the God who created us. Check out this weeks sermon as we look at the story of Pontius Pilate.

Have you ever wondered why people walk away from the Lord? Why did Judas betray Jesus? How is the church supposed to react to those who walk away? Check out this weeks sermon as we unpack Matthew 27.

What would cause you to deny that you are a Jesus Follower? What would cause you to betray the God who you have been following for more than 3 years? More than ever, the temptation to depart from associating with the evangelical title is real. More than ever, people are misrepresenting the Gospel.So the question is, how can we prevent ourselves from walking away?

Have you ever thought about the possibility of walking away from Jesus? Have you ever thought about Peter and why he denied Jesus 3 times? This week we will look at the details of the Garden of Gethsemane. Check it out

Have you ever wondered why Communion is a part of Church Service? What does it mean? Who is it for? Why do we do it? Check out this weeks sermon as we look to answer all of those questions.

Have you ever been looked at as an overly spiritual person? Maybe you raise your hands during worship. Maybe you often cry during worship. Maybe people have mocked you for giving financially to churches. Check out how Jesus handles a critical spirit.

What can we do practically as a church that tangibly shows what we stand for? Is there anything we can do while we wait on the Lord? Check out this weeks sermon as we seek to have an active faith in Jesus Christ.

If God is a good God, why is he going to pour out His wrath in the end times scenario? Why is it just for God to pour out His wrath on people that he created? What did Jesus say about the end times? Check out this weeks sermon as we look at what Jesus says to prepare the church for the end times scenario.

When will Jesus set up His Kingdom? Whats the difference between the rapture and the 2nd coming? What can the church do to prepare for the end times scenario? Check out this weeks sermon as Pastor Hector breaks down Matthew 24.

Have you ever had a review of expectations with the Lord? Where he looks at your passed behaviors and has a lot to say about your current standing? Check out how Jesus reacts to those who were meant to represent Him to the world. Check out this weeks sermon.

There is a reason why God doesn't look at the outward appearance as much as He looks at the heart. Sometimes the outward manifestation of "faith" can have bad motives. We may be doing things in order to receive the praise of men. Here is what Jesus has to say about the matter.

Has anyone ever asked you questions that not only challenge your beliefs, but deeper still, they challenge who you are? In this section of scripture, Jesus is not only being asked about his doctrinal beliefs, but is being questioned in a way that could compromise his character.

Have you ever thought about how we enter the Kingdom of Heaven? Is it merely by accepting who Jesus is, or is there more to Kingdom Citizenship? Check out this weeks sermon as we look at what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.

Is the church called to be satisfied with their ticket to Heaven, or is there more to this faith thing? What should our posture be during prayer? Check out this weeks sermon as we learn what its like to follow Jesus.

Have you ever wondered about the details of Palm Sunday? Have you ever thought about the Donkey, The Singing, The Palms, The Cloaks, and the turning of the tables? Check out this weeks sermon as we look at the details of this Biblical Event.

Fairness is something that we strive to cultivate. We want to be fair. We want people to be fair to us. However, what happens when we think that God hasn't been fair to us? What happens when God blesses other people more than He has blessed us? Check out this weeks study as we learn how to balance those feelings with Bible truth.

Are you poor? Are you rich? How does your net worth effect your identity in Christ? Check out this weeks sermon as we continue through the Gospel of Matthew in our series entitled "JesusPeople".