The Well Christian Fellowship | Signal Hill, CA
The Well
The Well Christian Fellowship is located in Signal Hill, CA. We exist to make much of Jesus, as we seek to reach people with the gospel of Jesus, to teach people what it is to be a true disciple of Jesus, and how we should love God and others wholeheartedly. Alvin Alcatara, Lead Pastor
Episodes
How Prayer Overcomes Fear
Pastor Steve shares how as believers we are able to overcome fear through a prayer. Prayer should be our first defense to worry, fear and anxiety.
Advent Pt. 2 God with us - Hope for the waiting heart
In the second week of Advent, we pause to remember that waiting is not empty—it’s filled with God’s presence. God With Us reminds us that hope is born in unexpected places and grows in hearts that are honest before Him. As we journey through Scripture, we see how God steps into our real lives with compassion and purpose. In this message, we explore four powerful truths: God enters places we least expect, meeting us in the ordinary and overlooked. God meets us in our confusion and questions, welcoming our doubts with grace. God speaks peace into our fear, calming anxious hearts with His promises. God gives us Jesus, the answer to our deepest need and the fulfillment of our greatest hope. Whether you’re waiting with joy, uncertainty, or longing, this Advent message invites you to discover the steady hope found in Emmanuel—God with us.
Advent Pt. 3 - Faith In Motion
In the third week of Advent, we turn our attention to a faith that doesn’t stay still. Faith in Motion invites us to see how God calls His people not only to receive truth, but to live it out through faithful obedience—often in quiet, ordinary ways. In this message, we reflect on Joseph’s story and explore three key truths: God gives Joseph responsibility, not just a revelation, showing that faith requires action. Joseph’s participation in the ordinary reveals how everyday obedience plays a vital role in God’s plan. Participation trusts in God’s bigger story, even when the full picture isn’t yet clear. As we conclude, we’re reminded of this powerful truth: God invites us into something larger than ourselves. This Advent message challenges us to move from belief to action, trusting that God is at work through our faithful steps—both seen and unseen
Advent Pt. 1 Immanuel In The Valleys
As we begin our Christmas series, Emmanuel in the Valleys, this first Advent message invites us to see the season through a deeper lens. While we often celebrate God on the mountaintops, Scripture reminds us that it is in the valleys where we come to know Him most intimately. In Advent | Part 1, we explore how the valley becomes the pathway to true peace, why God calls us to “dig a well” even in dry places, and how His presence is often missed when our lives are rushed. This sermon sets the foundation for Advent by reminding us that Emmanuel—God with us—meets us not only in joy, but in waiting, stillness, and the valleys of life.
The Ministry of Mercy
Mercy is not just something God gives—it’s something He calls us to live out. In this sermon, The Ministry of Mercy, we explore four key places where God calls His people to show mercy and grace in everyday life. Through Scripture and practical application, we are reminded that mercy reflects the heart of God, transforms relationships, and becomes a powerful witness to the world around us. Join us as we learn how living mercifully is not optional for believers, but central to our calling as followers of Christ.
The "WHY" behind our Gratitude
As we enter this season of thankfulness, The “Why” Behind Our Gratitude invites us to look deeper than the holiday tradition and discover the spiritual foundation that fuels a truly grateful life. Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a perspective shaped by truth, anchored in God’s character, and lived out in everyday moments. In this message, we explore three reasons our gratitude matters: Every good thing I have comes from God – Recognizing God as the source of every blessing reshapes how we see our lives. I will not let what I want rob me of what I have – Learning how contentment protects our joy from comparison and desire. Turn every blessing I have into praise – Understanding how gratitude becomes worship when we reflect God’s goodness back to Him. We also look at three powerful benefits that gratitude brings into our lives: Gratitude keeps you in the will of God – Why thankfulness aligns our hearts with God’s purpose. Gratitude makes me better, not bitter – How choosing gratitude transforms the way we respond to life’s challenges. Gratitude transforms anxiety into tranquility and peace – Discovering the calming, stabilizing strength found in a thankful heart. This Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that gratitude is more than a holiday—it’s a lifestyle that opens our eyes to God’s faithfulness and fills our hearts with peace, joy, and worship.
The Problem with DIY Faith Pt. 1.7
In this message from our By Design series, we explore the Tower of Babel and uncover what happens when we try to build our lives apart from God’s plan. The Problem with DIY Faith challenges us to see how quickly our own strength, ideas, and ambitions can lead us off course—and how God lovingly redirects us back to Him. Through Genesis 11, we walk through four key truths: A Spirit of Pride – How self-reliance and self-promotion can quietly replace our reliance on God. A Heart of Disobedience – Why ignoring God’s design always leads to confusion and fragmentation. A Lesson of Dependence – How God uses disruption not to punish us, but to bring us back into alignment with His purpose. A Call of Refocus – An invitation to lay down our DIY approach to faith and return to a life shaped and guided by God’s design. This sermon encourages believers to surrender the plans we build for our own glory and rediscover the beauty, unity, and purpose found only when we trust the One who designed us.
When God hits reset on creation Pt. 1.6
This week in our By Design series, we explored what happens “When God Hits the Reset Button on Creation.” Through the story of Noah and the flood, we see how God’s design continues even in moments of judgment, redemption, and renewal. In this message, we walked through five key truths from Genesis 6–9: The Condition of the World – A world filled with corruption and violence that grieved the heart of God. The Character of Noah – A man who walked faithfully with God in the midst of a broken generation. The Instructions God Gives – Clear directions that lead to salvation and obedience. The Storm – A season of cleansing and transformation as God brings both judgment and mercy. The Covenant of Grace – God’s promise of hope, renewal, and His enduring faithfulness to creation. Even when the world feels beyond repair, God’s design still leads to restoration. This message reminds us that His covenant of grace is still at work today—renewing hearts and restoring His creation.
BIG questions for a big GOD
This week, one of our Connect Group leaders, Sean Fullam, brought a powerful message titled “Big Questions for a Big God.” We’ve all wrestled with questions that feel too big for us to fully understand—questions about life, faith, suffering, and purpose. In this message, Sean reminds us that our God isn’t intimidated by our doubts or uncertainties. Instead, He invites us to bring our hardest questions to Him, trusting that His wisdom and love are far greater than our understanding. If you’ve ever felt like your questions were too big for God, this message will encourage you to lean into faith, curiosity, and the assurance that God is big enough for it all.
God's Faithfulness Pt. 1.5
In this week’s message, God’s Faithfulness, we continue our By Design series through the book of Genesis by exploring chapter five—a chapter that reveals both the weight of sin and the wonder of God’s enduring grace. Though generations pass and sin’s consequences remain, God’s faithfulness continues unwaveringly. In the midst of death and decay, we find the shining example of Enoch—a man who walked with God and experienced true life. Join us as we discover how Genesis 5 reminds us that even when the world feels broken, God’s design is still at work—calling us to trust His faithfulness, reckon with the reality of sin, and walk daily in fellowship with Him.