Service Times: Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
33981 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
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Content With Being Discontent
The prolific author and theologian, Francis Schaeffer, considered the Tenth Commandment to be integral in the other nine commandments given to Moses and the people of Israel. He states, “It is an intriguing factor that this is the last command the God gives us in the Ten Commandments and thus the hub of the whole matter. Actually, we break this last commandment, not to covet, before we break any of the others” (Schaeffer, True Spirituality, 7). It is through the inward manifestation of discontentment that we as humans seek the things which are not ours. This vile and toxic behavior has led to numerous problems. And yet, rather than seeking a cure to the cancer that is covetousness, we have unapologetically become content with being discontent.
Discontentment Proves to be Irrational (1 Samuel 8) — While Samuel was judging over Israel, the people’s discontentment feasted on what the neighboring nations were doing. The population begged, “gives us a king to judge like all the nations” (8:5). God assured Samuel, “… For they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being King over them” (8:7). The problem was not found in seeking a different hierarchal system than what the judges provided. Rather, the dilemma came from irrationally substituting God as king with mortal, finite, fallible, man. Sometimes in our untamed covetousness, we blow past the rationality of seeking God.
Discontentment Damages Communities (Joshua 7) — We would be woefully wrong to think our covetous deeds go unnoticed by individuals around us. In the case of Achan, it caused God to forfeit what would’ve otherwise been an easy victory. After the embarrassing military defeat of Ai, Achan shamefully admits, “I saw… I coveted… I took” (7:21). Achan and his family was the sole reason why the campaign at Ai ended the way it did. What battles are we forfeiting for the sake of our discontentment?
Discontentment Demands Attention (Colossians 3:5) — As Paul communicates what it means to live a new life raised in Christ, he proceeds to discuss some of the sins that hinder holy living. Sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire and greed (other translations, “Covetousness”) are to be put to death. When these sins are living in our consciousness, they claw and lacerate our devotion to God. Such was the case with Israel and with Achan. Paul furthers the gravity of covetousness by stating, “which is idolatry” — it is that which takes the place of God Himself. When we starve discontentment from our attention, its tenacity will loosen.
We ought not leave the discussion in such a negative light though. For there are exceptional occasions in which scripture encourages individuals to engage in being covetous. Paul would exhort the assembly in Corinth, “Earnestly desire spiritual gifts” (1 Cor. 12:31, 14:1). While “love” would prove to be the more excellent way, Paul provided the imperative to seek ways in which someone can be a blessing to the members of the church. We ought to be people who covet love, who seek God, and who ignore the snares of temptation.
In Christian Love, Tyler King
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The Impossible Mission (Acts 1:8)
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Northside Church of Christ (Arkansas) http://www.northsidecofc.info/
Newland Street Church of Christ website https://www.facebook.com/NewlandStreetChurch/ and https://newlandstreetcofc.com/
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“In Search of the Lord’s Way” television ministry – KDOC TV Channel 56 or 77 according to your TV provider – 07:30 Sunday Mornings
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Our Mission
The Yucaipa church of Christ exists to glorify God, equip all Christians in their walk of faith, and win lost souls to Christ. We believe in the peace, love, and joy that God wants you to have.
We invite you to come and worship the Lord in spirit and in truth. It is our prayer that you will want to visit us in person as we worship our Lord Jesus Christ and God the Father together.
We are Christians who are committed to serving our Lord and Master. As believers our intent is to continue Jesus' mission. We know that Christ came to seek and save the lost. We further understand that all men are sinners. Without God's grace, all men would be lost and without hope. Our purpose is to spread the good news of Jesus to others that they too might enjoy God's saving grace through His word.
Jesus summarized our mission in Matthew 28:18 through 20: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' Amen.”
Core Beliefs
This Church Is To Foster The Worship Of GodWorship in churches of Christ centers in five items, the same as in the first-century church. We believe the pattern is important. Jesus said, "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth" (John 4:24). From this statement we learn three things:
1) Our worship must be directed to the right object ... God;
2) It must be prompted by the right spirit;
3) It must be according to truth.
To worship God according to truth is to worship him according to his Word, because his Word is truth (John 17:17). Therefore, we must not exclude any item found in his Word, and we must not include any item not found in his Word.
In matters of religion we are to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7). Since faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17), anything not authorized by the Bible cannot be done by faith ... and whatever is not of faith is sin (Romans 14:23).
The five items of worship observed by the first-century church were singing, praying, preaching, giving, and eating the Lord's Supper.We Believe The Bible Is The Word Of GodWe are committed to the continual study of God’s Word, the Bible, to see how we can most closely give God the personal and collective worship He desires. (2 Timothy 3:16:17)
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The Yucaipa church of Christ is excited about the future. Our goal is to develop dynamic group activities that serve to bring glory and honor to God. Everyone is important to God and His church. We want to help every member in our group activities to reach his or her fullest potential in life. Sometimes glorifying God will look like service involvement. At other times, it may simply be enjoying the mutual bond we share as believers in Christ through fellowship.
Come and join us this week for Bible study and worship. We look forward to becoming your friend and having you as a member of our congregation. We also invite you to call or email our office to speak with one of our ministers or teachers.
What We Teach
Baptism Is Essential For SalvationPerhaps you are wondering, "How does one become a member of the church of Christ?" What are the terms of membership?
Churches of Christ do not speak of membership in terms of some formula which must be followed for approved acceptance into the church. The New Testament gives certain steps which were taken by people in that day to become Christians. When a person became a Christian he automatically was a member of the church.
The same is true of churches of Christ today. There is no separate set of rules or ceremonies which one must follow to be inducted into the church. When one becomes a Christian he, at the same time, becomes a member of the church. No further steps are required to qualify for church membership.
On the first day of the church's existence those who repented and were baptized were saved (Acts 2:38). And from that day forward all those who were saved were added to the church (Acts 2:47). According to this verse (Acts 2:47) it was God who did the adding. Therefore, in seeking to follow this pattern, we neither vote people into the church nor force them through a required series of studies. We have no right to demand anything beyond their obedient submission to the Savior.
The conditions of pardon which are taught in the New Testament are:
1) One must hear the gospel, for "faith comes by hearing the word of God" (Romans 10:17).
2) One must believe, for "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6).
3) One must repent of past sins, for God "commands all men, every- where to repent" (Acts 17:30).
4) One must confess Jesus as Lord, for he said, "He that confesses me before men, him will I also confess before my father who is in heaven" (Matthew 10:32).
5) And one must be baptized for the remission of sins, for Peter said, "Repent, and be baptized every- one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins ..." (Acts 2:38).
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Yucaipa Church of Christ
33981 Yucaipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Tel: 909-797-1919