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Week 24 — Abiding Discerns Truth from ErrorText: 1 John 4:1–6Full Sunday Morning Bible Class including; lesson of the da...
06/16/2026

Week 24 — Abiding Discerns Truth from Error
Text: 1 John 4:1–6

Full Sunday Morning Bible Class including; lesson of the day, discussions, questions and answers.

Tension: Gullibility vs. spiritual discernment
Formation Outcome: Truth-tested faith
Grounding Questions
• Why do people sometimes believe something simply because it sounds spiritual?
• How do you determine whether an idea is truly from God?
Expository Teaching
John writes to believers who are facing false teaching. His instruction is direct:
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”
This is a crucial word for believers in every generation. Not everything that sounds spiritual is true. Not every message using religious language is faithful to Christ.
John tells the church to test what they hear by what it confesses about Jesus Christ. The truth about Christ becomes the measuring line for spiritual discernment.
This connects naturally to the warnings in Colossians 2: believers can be taken captive by plausible arguments, human traditions, and philosophies not according to Christ. John adds that believers must not be naïve. Abiding includes discernment.
Remaining in Christ means we do not simply absorb every idea, trend, teaching, or cultural narrative. We test it.
The believer has a responsibility to traffic in truth.
Discernment is not suspicion of everything; it is submission to Christ as the standard for everything.
The tension is between gullibility and groundedness. A rooted believer is not easily carried away because truth has already taken deep root.
Group Discussion Questions
• Why is discernment necessary for spiritual maturity?
• What makes false teaching persuasive?
• What voices or influences do you need to test more carefully against Christ?
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06/16/2026

If Lost, Return to God - Part 3 | Alec Wilson | 1 Kings 19:8-18 | June 7, 2026

Full Sunday Morning Worship Service including; song service, prayer, communion, scripture reading, sermon, prayer request and announcements.

Speaker: Bro. Alec Wilson

MacDonald Ave Church of Christ, Richmond, CA Sunday Morning Worship Service June 7, 2026 (Revision.1)

06/16/2026

Sermon - What's Left When You Let Go? | Stacy B Jones | Philippians 3:7-11 | June 14, 2026

Sermon Only -
Speaker: Sr Minister, Stacy B Jones

MacDonald Ave Church of Christ, Richmond, CA Sunday Morning Worship Service June 14, 2026 (Revision.1)

06/16/2026

What's Left When You Let Go? | Stacy B Jones | Philippians 3:7-11 | June 14, 2026

Full Sunday Morning Worship Service including; song service, prayer, communion, scripture reading, sermon, prayer request and announcements.
Speaker: Sr Minister, Stacy B Jones

MacDonald Ave Church of Christ, Richmond, CA Sunday Morning Worship Service June 14, 2026 (Revision.1)

06/16/2026

Week 23 — Abiding Resists Conformity | Alex Spry | Romans 12:1–2

Full Sunday Morning Bible Class including; lesson of the day, discussions, questions and answers. Speaker: Bro. Alex Spry

Tension: Cultural conformity vs. spiritual transformation
Formation Outcome: Renewed thinking

Grounding Questions:

• Where do you feel the strongest pressure to conform?
• What voices most often shape the way people think today?

Expository Teaching:

Romans 12 begins with Paul’s appeal:

“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice…”
This comes after eleven chapters of explaining God’s mercy. Paul’s logic is important: believers do not offer themselves to God in order to earn mercy; they offer themselves because they have received mercy.

Then Paul says:

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
The word “conformed” carries the idea of being pressed into a pattern. The world is always discipling people. Culture forms values, desires, assumptions, and habits, often without people realizing it.
But Paul says believers are not to be shaped by the age around them. Instead, they are to be transformed from within by renewed thinking.

This connects deeply to the ABIDE theme. Remaining in Christ means allowing His truth to reshape how we see God, ourselves, others, success, suffering, purpose, and holiness.
The mind becomes a battleground for formation.

If the world shapes the mind, the life follows the world’s pattern.
If Christ renews the mind, the life begins to discern the will of God.
The tension is not whether we will be formed. The question is who or what will form us.

Group Discussion Questions:

• What does conformity look like in subtle ways?
• Why does Paul connect transformation with the renewal of the mind?
• What practice helps you resist being shaped by the wrong voices?
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MacDonald Ave Church of Christ, Richmond, CA Sunday Morning Bible Class, June 14, 2026 (Revision.1)

🎒📚 HELP US FILL BACKPACKS AND CHANGE LIVES! 📚🎒Macdonald Avenue Church of Christ is partnering with our upcoming Unity in...
06/14/2026

🎒📚 HELP US FILL BACKPACKS AND CHANGE LIVES! 📚🎒

Macdonald Avenue Church of Christ is partnering with our upcoming Unity in the Community Health & Resource Fair 2026 to provide FREE backpacks and school supplies to local children and families.

We’re asking our community to help us make a difference by contributing a monetary donation. Every dollar donated will go directly toward purchasing backpacks and essential school supplies for students in need.

💙 Donations can be sent to Sis. Cadacee Jones via Cash App or Venmo using the QR codes on the flyer.

📅 Distribution Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
📍 Macdonald Avenue Church of Christ
4709 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA

Together, we can help students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.

Please donate, share this post, and help us spread the word!

📢 NEXT MONTH! 📢Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of health, resources, and community connection!Join us for th...
06/14/2026

📢 NEXT MONTH! 📢

Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of health, resources, and community connection!

Join us for the Unity in the Community Health & Resource Fair 2026 hosted by Macdonald Avenue Church of Christ.

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 4709 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94805

✨ FREE for the entire family!

What to expect:
🥕 Free food, fruits, and fresh vegetables
🎒 School supplies and backpacks
💇 Haircuts and braiding services
🩺 Free health screenings
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎡 Kids’ Zone activities
🤝 Community resources and vendors
💃 Community Zumba session
🎁 And much more!

Don’t wait until the last minute—register today using the QR code on the flyer and invite your family, friends, and neighbors.

Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Full Sunday Morning Bible Class including; lesson of the day, discussions, questions and answers. Speaker: Bro. James Da...
06/13/2026

Full Sunday Morning Bible Class including; lesson of the day, discussions, questions and answers. Speaker: Bro. James Daily

Tension: Cultural conformity vs. spiritual transformation
Formation Outcome: Renewed thinking

Grounding Questions:
• Where do you feel the strongest pressure to conform?
• What voices most often shape the way people think today?

Expository Teaching:

Romans 12 begins with Paul’s appeal:
“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice…”
This comes after eleven chapters of explaining God’s mercy. Paul’s logic is important: believers do not offer themselves to God in order to earn mercy; they offer themselves because they have received mercy.

Then Paul says:
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
The word “conformed” carries the idea of being pressed into a pattern. The world is always discipling people. Culture forms values, desires, assumptions, and habits, often without people realizing it.

But Paul says believers are not to be shaped by the age around them. Instead, they are to be transformed from within by renewed thinking.
This connects deeply to the ABIDE theme. Remaining in Christ means allowing His truth to reshape how we see God, ourselves, others, success, suffering, purpose, and holiness.

The mind becomes a battleground for formation.
If the world shapes the mind, the life follows the world’s pattern.
If Christ renews the mind, the life begins to discern the will of God.
The tension is not whether we will be formed. The question is who or what will form us.

Group Discussion Questions:
• What does conformity look like in subtle ways?
• Why does Paul connect transformation with the renewal of the mind?
• What practice helps you resist being shaped by the wrong voices?

✨ What’s Left When You Let Go? ✨Sometimes the hardest thing to do is release the things we’ve built our identity around—...
06/10/2026

✨ What’s Left When You Let Go? ✨

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is release the things we’ve built our identity around—past hurts, disappointments, accomplishments, fears, and even our own plans. But what if letting go creates room for something greater?

Join us this Sunday as Minister Stacy B. Jones shares a powerful message from Philippians 3:7–11 that will challenge and encourage you to pursue Christ above all else.

📅 Sunday, June 14, 2026
⏰ 11:15 AM
📍 4709 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA

Whether you’re searching for purpose, healing, or a fresh start, there’s a place for you here. Invite a friend and come worship with us!

🎥 Live streaming available on Facebook & YouTube.

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