Faith Community Church Santa Cruz Podcast

"Why Is Resurrection Important?", part of the series "Heaven". An explanation of what our resurrection will be like and why it matters. (1 Cor. 15: 12-20). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on October 4th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"What Happens Right After We Die?", part of the series "Heaven". A thorough systematic overview of the "intermediate state" and the hope it gives to believers. (Rev. 6: 9-11). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on September 27th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"What Is Our Ultimate Destiny?", part of the series "Heaven". An introduction to the topic of heaven by sorting through the big misconceptions held by many christians. (John 14: 1-4). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on September 20th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"All Ages Worship", part of the series "Witnesses". All Ages Worship service at Redwood Christian Park. We will return to our regular programming next week. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Witnesses Within A Community", part of the series "Witnesses". The early church begins to share their lives in a deeply connected community. This speaks to FCC's Strategic Anchors (what is unique to how we want to function): a) Authentic Friendship b) Love In Action c) Catalyst for unity. (Acts 2: 42-47). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on September 6th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz,...

"Witnesses With Power", part of the series "Witnesses". The power Jesus promised in Acts 1: 7 arrives on Pentecost. FCC is not empowered by our skills, money or smarts. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:1-13). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on August 30th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church...

"Witnesses With A Vision", part of the series "Witnesses". Jesus provides His disciples a picture of His vision for the outcome of the mission: "witnesses… to the ends of the earth." Address the vision of FCC. (Acts 1:1-8 & Rev. 21:1-5). Sermon given by Adam Nigh on August 23rd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings...

"Witnesses With A Mission", part of the series "Witnesses". Jesus provides His disciples the blueprint of the mission: "be my witnesses." Address the mission of FCC. (Acts 1:1-10). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on August 16th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Shrewd Dude", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the dishonest servant and Jesus' strange observation "For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light." (Luke 16:1-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on August 9th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and o...

"All Ages Worship", part of the series "It's Like This". All Ages Worship service with Youth Ministry Grant Report. Sermon given by Tarah Brown on August 2nd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Available To The Humble", part of the series "It's Like This". Jesus gives the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector to reveal who is and is not "justified before God." (Luke 18:9-14). Sermon given by Richard Gotthardt on July 26th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10...

"It's Like A Heart", part of the series "It's Like This". Jesus provides an illustration of what does and does not defile a human being. (Matt 15:10-20, Mark 7:14-23). Sermon given by Devin Kleffer on July 19th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Forgiving Master", part of the series "It's Like This". Jesus gives the parable about an incredibly forgiving master, and an unforgiving servant. (Matt. 18:23-35). Sermon given by Brian Person on July 12th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Kind Neighbor", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the Good Samaritan. (Luke 10:25-37). Sermon given by Liz Kitch on July 5th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like Weeds", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the wheat and the weeds. (Matt. 13: 24-30 & 36-43). Sermon given by Adam Nigh on June 28th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Seed", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the Sower and the seed where Jesus explains why He uses parables to make significant points. (Matt. 13:1-23). Sermon given by Tarah Brown on June 21st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued Into Community", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". The final words of Colossians describe the rich community of brotherhood Jesus intends for His people (Colossians 4:7-18). Sermon given by Richard Gotthart on June 14th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Presentation", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Jesus has rescued us in order that we might "proclaim the mystery of Christ" (Colossians 4:2-6). Sermon given by John Christie on June 7th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Healthy Homes", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Jesus redefines the entire way we love, live and function in our homes (Colossians 3:18-4:1). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 31st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued Into A New Identity", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". We have been made alive "in Christ." This is a full exploration of the theology and real life practice of being people whose "life is now hidden in Christ" (Colossians 3:1-17). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 24th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Morni...

Special All-Ages Worship Service given by Tarah Brown on May 17th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued From Regulations", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Jesus sets us free from regulations that "indeed have an appearance of wisdom…but lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence" (Colossians 2:16-27). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 10th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of...

"Rescued For Relationship", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". We are rescued to "continue our lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him" (Colossians 2:6-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 3rd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Mission", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Paul describes his life's mission to "proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom" which is also a model for our life's mission (Colossians 1:25-2:5). Sermon given by Richard G on April 26th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa C...

"Rescued Into Reconciliation", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". It's through the work of Jesus that all things, and we as individuals, are reconciled to God and moved from being "enemies" to being "holy in His sight, without blemish and free from accusation" (Colossians 1:15-24). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on April 19th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at...