Santa Maria Foursquare Church

In the Beginning Pt 4 — The Fall

Into the middle of creation — in all its beautiful perfection — came the ruin of sin. And we find that sin always shatters relationship, truth and life. But that's not the end of the story, because Jesus came to restore what had been destroyed!

In the Beginning Pt 3 — Finding Fulfillment

Everyone wants fulfillment. No one wants the heartache of an empty life. In the story of creation, we find evidence of five aspects of humanity God designed into our common story that show us how we can find true fulfillment. 

In the Beginning Pt 2 - Creation

Some people — even followers of Jesus — don't know what they feel about the story of creation and Genesis 1. Could it possibly be true? As we see in Hebrews 11:3, this is a conversation about faith. Do we believe that God is truly who He says He is?

In the Beginning Pt 1

The Apostle Paul wrote, "Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us...so that we might have hope" (Romans 15:4). As we get ready to dive into the the story of Genesis and Exodus, we look at the importance of the Old Testament and all that it means to us as followers of Jesus. 

Vision Sunday 2018

Ephesians 5:10 tells us to, "Carefully determine what pleases the Lord." That's our heart as a church! We want to be in step with what Jesus is doing so that HIS vision is OUR vision. Today we rejoice over what God did in 2017 — and learn what He's up to in the seasons ahead.

Last Days Thriving Pt 5

All of Scripture points to the trouble-filled “last days” before the return of Jesus. While not everyone will see the final last days, we all will face our own last days. Either way, we’re called to thrive and not just survive.

Last Days Thriving - Pt 4, God's Word!

All of Scripture points to the trouble-filled “last days” before the return of Jesus. While not everyone will see the final last days, we all will face our own last days. Either way, we’re called to thrive and not just survive.

Last Days Thriving Pt 3 - Kingdom Relationships!

All of Scripture points to the trouble-filled “last days” before the return of Jesus. While not everyone will see the final last days, we all will face our own last days. Either way, we’re called to thrive and not just survive.

Last Days Thriving - Pt 1, Remember Heaven!

All of Scripture points to the trouble-filled "last days" before the return of Jesus. While not everyone will see the final last days, we all will face our own last days. Either way, we're called to thrive and not just survive. 

Seeing Beyond Our Filters

We all view life through different filters, and some of those can block our ability to see Jesus clearly. Missionary Ron Brown talks about three filters Nicodemus had to break through, just like we do, to come to Jesus.

When I Just Can't Take it Anymore

In this message for a new year, we ask what are we to do when we're at the end of our rope? The answers may suprise you, taken directly from the life of the Apostle Paul when he reached the breaking point and just couldn't take it anymore. 

Christmas: the Gift of Miracles

Much of our faith can be described as the intersection of the natural and supernatural — and Christmas is a fantastic reminder of how God shows up miraculously in the midst of our stories. 

The Christmas Solution

In a world with so much chaos, pain, and division, where is the place of the church? Is there an answer? Foursquare General Supervisor, Tammy Dunahoo, says, "Yes, there is an answer and it’s found in the Christmas season. Advent — God coming to earth — changes everything."

Christmas: the Gift of Generosity

As we move through the Holidays, we're often faced with ugliness of consumerism and greed. Yet, as God's people we're called to seek out what's best and most beautiful about Christmas — and generosity is an amazing way to confront a spirit of greediness! 

Christmas: the Gift of Tradition

For those who are uncertain about celebrating a joy-filled Christmas, this message will bring you hope! We can find God's redemptive purpose for Christmas by developing traditions that reflect what's best and most beautiful about this season. 

Life's Too Short...to be Unthankful

A Thanksgiving message about gratitude. God's Word tells us to "give thanks for everything," but we need to find solutions for three things that can suck gratitude right out of our lives: immaturity, pride and pain.

Life's Too Short...to Live it Alone

Relationships are crucial for healthy, flourishing lives. Fourquare So Cal Supervisor, Dennis Easter, speaks from 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 about the need to have people in our lives who will encourage, comfort, and urge us forward — and that we do the same for others!

Life's Too Short...to Live in Fear

The Bible tells us to make "the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil" (Eph. 5:15-16). Life is just too short to lose out on the opportunities God provides — including to the grip of fear. How can we flip the script on fear and be lead by faith?

Stronger!

In this Fifth Sunday message, Pastor Tim talks with families about how to stay strong, using a simple strategy that the Apostle Paul gave to the Philippians: Stick together, Watch out, and Remember who you are!

Front Lines Faith - Pt 7

Being people with a FRONT LINES FAITH, we understand that spiritual conflict is happening all around us. Discovering the armor God has provided for us is intensely important in order to stand strong against hell's attacks.