Jose Vasquez - September 6, 2026
Week 1: The Endurance Factor
We spend so much of our lives chasing the next moment we think will finally make us happy; the achievement, relationship, breakthrough, purchase, vacation, or answered prayer. But what happens when the moment passes, the circumstances don't change, or life becomes difficult? In the first message of The Happy Life, Pastor Jose Vasquez explores “The Endurance Factor” and the difference between temporary happiness and biblical joy. Through the lives of Paul and Peter, Romans 8, Philippians 4, and his own experience fighting for his life in the hospital, we discover that enduring joy isn't pretending everything is okay. It's learning to draw near to God in the dark, develop spiritual sight, bend our will toward God's truth instead of our circumstances, and practice rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving before the breakthrough arrives. Your difficulty may be real but it doesn't have to become the final word over your life.
From Series: "The Happy Life"
We all want to be happy, but what if the happiness we’re chasing was never meant to be found in a moment? In The Happy Life, we’re exploring the difference between temporary happiness and the lasting joy God desires for us. Life is filled with moments worth celebrating; new beginnings, accomplishments, relationships, and unforgettable experiences but even the best moments eventually fade, leaving us searching for what comes next. This series invites us to stop building our lives around the pursuit of the next high and discover something deeper: a joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances, achievements, or everything going according to plan. Together, we’ll learn what it means to experience joy as more than a feeling, but as a way of life rooted in God.