FCC Students Sermons

No one wants to be told what to do, right? So we say things like "you do you" and allow all people to make their own decisions. That seems to work for our culture, but does it work for God? While our culture preaches tolerance, our God preaches repentance - and the difference is life-changing. Scripture: Romans 1:20-2:4 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Em...

God gave us perfect definitions to set us up for life in its fullest, but all of those were destroyed when sin entered the world. Since then, humans have been trying our best to 'rebuild' perfection our world and our souls by creating our own definitions of who we are. What if instead we listened to the voice of God and trusted that His definition of things is in fact the best thing for...

God's grace is unfairly good! We are spared from the punishment we deserve - thank God! So often we long for what's fair, but Jesus' death on the cross was the most unfair moment of human history. Scripture: Matthew 26: 33-35 | John 21:15-17 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria.org

Many things may come to mind when thinking about random trivial facts about our secular world. What comes to your mind when you think about God? What about Jesus' death on the cross? In this message we discuss what His death on the cross meant. Jesus used His last words to fulfill God's promise to His people. What will we do with our lives and last words? Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 3...

Some of Jesus final prayers were about the unity of His people. Of all the things that Jesus could have prayed for...why unity? This week we'll unpack the power that unity has...and the power that divison has. We'll see that Jesus cared so much about unity in the church that He was willing to give His life for it. And we'll unpack what role each believer needs to play in seeking uni...

You get to live out who God made you to be. You can be uniquely you, and stay true to who you really are. Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9. Genesis 1:27a Colossians 1:15 NLT Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria.org

Reputation may be a tricky subject for students. For some, the reputation they have is the one they want. For others, their reputation feels unfair, undeserved, and unchanging no matter what. There's a tension here for students in that, for better or for worse, they have little control over what others think of them. Developing integrity is one thing they can control. Scripture: Proverbs 15:1...

Reputation may be a tricky subject for students. For some, the reputation they have is the one they want. For others, their reputation feels unfair, undeserved, and unchanging no matter what. There's a tension here for students in that, for better or for worse, they have little control over what others think of them. Developing integrity is one thing they can control. Scripture: Proverbs 22:1...

How do I make the right decisions when the answer isn't obvious? When we trust God's Wisdom instead of leaning on our own understanding, we have a much better chance of doing things right. Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 and Galatians 6:7-10 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria.org

Our world has more knowledge available to it than ever before. And yet, things seem to be getting worse and worse. Though we know more than ever, we are struggling more than ever. So if more knowledge isn’t leading us to health…what can? Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-13; James 1:5; Deuteronomy 4:5-6 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria.org

A long time ago, an angel appeared to a teenage girl and told her that she would be the mother of Jesus. Not only would a baby out of wedlock ruin her reputation, cause her fiancé to doubt her, and destroy her social standing... one day she would watch her son die on a cross. The story of Christmas cost Mary everything... 2000 years later, what might Christmas cost you? Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 NLT...

Do you have questions about Faith and Science? We will look to Biblical truth to help answer your questions to this hot topic. Asking questions doesn’t mean you doubt your Faith, it is a way to expand your Faith. Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15 NIV Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents

Many of us have been told that modern science rules out the existence of God. Despite this, science is discussed very little in the church. What does the Bible say about God and science, and do they need to be mutually exclusive? Scripture: Matthew 22:36-38, Colossians 1:15-17 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria.org

We will look into a couple of the most asked questions, “why am I here”? And does it really matter? Come and learn how science can actually expand your faith as we look to the truth of God’s word while also looking to the world of science. Scripture: Romans 1:25, Psalm 139:13-18, Colossians 1:15-17 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents

Changing or even ending a friendship isn't an easy thing to do for anyone, but it can be especially difficult in high school. In this phase of life, friendships are huge and any kind of change can feel like a major decision or dramatic shift. Today we'll talk about how to walk away friendly from friendships. Scripture: Acts 15:36-38; Acts 15:39-41; 1 Peter 3:8-9 Resources: FaceBook- FCC...

The friends you choose impact the future you will have! Scripture: Proverbs 12:26, Proverbs 27:17 NIV Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya

We all love having a friend that we easily connect with and click with. But did you know that true friendships are meant to be deeper than getting along easily? In this series, we’ll look at what the Bible says it takes to be a good friend, and learn how to make our friendships better today! Scripture-   John 13:1-17 NLT Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- stud...

Many Christians say that they want to have a deeper relationship with God, yet they prioritize comfort and safety over following God's call to do the uncomfortable. Going through Hebrews chapter 11, we will discuss heroes of the faith who followed God into the uncomfortable and discuss how we can follow in their footsteps. Scripture-  Matthew 16:24-26 NIV Hebrews 11:32-40 NIV Resources: FaceB...

We are perpetually busy and distracted. We have full calendars and many of us spend our time trying to do things for Jesus...but is that Jesus really wants? In the story of Mary and Martha, we see Martha busily trying to prepare things while Mary sits with Jesus. Join us tonight as we find out Jesus' reponse to these two sisters, and what that means for us today. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 &amp...

When Abraham is asked to sacrifice his only son to the Lord, Abraham trusts God and is obedient to the Lord's instruction. Thankfully, the Lord intervenes (and stops Abraham from killing his kid!). This week we will unpack what it means to completely trust God, even when it makes no sense...and how God blesses those who do! Scripture:  Proverbs 3:5-6 Genesis 22:1-19 Resources: FaceBook- FCC S...

Most of us worry about something…but what if there was a solution to worry? What if you could truly have peace and calm in your heart, even on the most stressful days? How would your life change for the better if you had peace instead of worry? Scripture- Matthew 6:19-21; Matthew 6:24-34 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria.org

Never give up on others. Allow people in your life. Be a friend. Be the Church. Scripture- Proverbs 27:9, 2 Timothy 4:11 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria.org

Developing a resilient faith isn't, especially when you've been hurt, forgotten, disappointment, and more. In those moments, of course you're tempted to believe God isn't the God you thought. That's why, it's important to remember what's true. Scripture- John 16:33 NIV Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Ministry Instagram- @fccstudents Email- students@fccsantamaria...

No matter your circumstances, background, family life, or difficulties, God gives us the strength to keep going. If we rely on Him and the strength He provides, we can make it through anything. And in the process, our faith in Jesus grows stronger and our love of Him is deeper! Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Philippians 3:13-14, Matthew 11:28-30, John 16:33 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Student Min...

Most of us love when someone “spills the tea” or lets us in on a juicy secret. We talk about others behind their backs & on social media. We like to be in the know. But God’s Word has stern warnings for those who are caught up in gossip, and offers a better way! Scripture: - James 3:3-12 - Proverbs 18:8 - James 1:26 - Proverbs 10:18 - Proverbs 11:13 - Proverbs 20:19 - Proverbs 18:6-7 - Proverb...