Oceanside Sanctuary

What does it actually mean to be a person “after God’s own heart”? In this special dialogue episode of The Collective Table , co-lead pastors Jason and Jenell Coker reflect on the conclusion of the Oceanside Sanctuary’s teaching series After God’s Own Heart , a seven-week exploration of the stories, failures, power, and faith of King David. Together, Jason and Jenell revisit some of the questions...

What does it really mean to be “after God’s own heart”? In the final teaching of After God’s Own Heart , Jason Coker returns to the complicated story of King David, Bathsheba, Solomon, and the struggle for power in 1 Kings 1–2. Rather than treating these biblical stories as simple examples of how we should live, Jason invites us to read them with discernment—to ask what is good, what is harmful, w...

In this powerful continuation of our series on David, Pastor Jenell Coker examines 2 Samuel 11–12 and the story of David and Bathsheba with honesty and care. She challenges the familiar interpretations that have too often softened David’s abuse of power, portrayed Bathsheba as responsible, or called violence an “affair.” Through the text, church history, and our present moment, this teaching asks...

What does it mean to be “after God’s own heart” when faith, life, and even our understanding of God can feel complicated? In this sermon, C-lead Pastor Jason Coker explores the story of David dancing before God in 2 Samuel 6 alongside Psalm 63. Through David’s radical, undignified worship, we’re invited to consider what might happen when we let go of self-consciousness, judgment, and the need to a...

In this episode of the sermon podcast from Oceanside Sanctuary, Pastor Jason Coker continues the series “After God’s Own Heart,” exploring the life of David and asking what it really means for someone to be called a person “after God’s own heart.” The sermon centers on Psalm 131 and the story of David sparing King Saul when he had the opportunity to kill him. Rather than taking Saul's life and cla...

In this episode of The Collective Table , Jenell Coker continues Oceanside Sanctuary Church’s series on David with the familiar story of David and Goliath —but invites us to look beyond the simple “little guy defeats the giant” version of the story. Jenell begins by reflecting on the way stories change depending on who tells them. Drawing from the story of her own family and Jason’s retelling of o...

What does it mean to be a person after God’s own heart? In this episode of The Collective Table from Oceanside Sanctuary Church, Jason Coker explores the story of David through the lens of calling, destiny, authenticity, and the courage to be truly seen. Looking at 1 Samuel 16 and Psalm 139, Jason challenges the idea that being “chosen by God” gives anyone a pass for harmful or destructive behavio...

In this Sunday teaching, Jason Coker concludes the “Spirit of Action” series with a powerful reflection on Ephesians 2:11–22 and the radical way Christ breaks down hostility to create one new humanity. Drawing connections between Jewish and Gentile believers, gendered hierarchies, and the challenge of living alongside people who are different from us, this message explores how God’s Spirit continu...

Chapters (00:00:00) - Paul's Letter to the Romans (00:02:37) - Festivals of the Spirit (00:04:54) - Grandpa's Advice for His Grands (00:08:38) - Paul's Romans: The Christian Communities in Rome (00:14:00) - Paul's Body is Not Your Own (00:16:36) - Paul's message on feeling powerful in Romans 12 (00:26:40) - Paul's invitation to be seen

In this week's episode of The Collective Table , guest speaker Larry Warner fills in to deliver a much-needed message on the profound necessity of rest. Exploring passages from Mark, Matthew, Genesis, and Exodus, Larry challenges our culture's obsession with constant productivity. He reframes rest—not as a selfish indulgence or simply "taking a nap"—but as a divine gift of refreshment and a vital...

In this episode of the Collective Table, co-lead pastor Jason Coker continues the series on "The Spirit of Action" by diving into Acts 16:6-15. Drawing a playful parallel between wild backyard tomatoes and the unpredictable nature of the Holy Spirit, Jason explores how God consistently works "outside the gates" of our personal plans, societal boundaries, and expectations. From Paul being redirecte...

In this episode of the Collective Table, Pastor Jason Coker continues "The Spirit of Action" series with a deep dive into Acts 15:22-29. Looking back at the first Christian council in Jerusalem, Jason explores the messy, beautiful work of navigating cultural differences and radical inclusion within the early church. He challenges us to look beyond rigid, burdensome rules and instead focus on the e...

In this Father's Day episode of The Collective Table, Pastor Jason Coker continues the "Spirit of Action" series with a look at Acts 8:26-40. Through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, we explore how the gospel of Jesus constantly subverts our expectations. Drawing powerful parallels to the history of Juneteenth and addressing the modern rise of muscular Christian nationalism, this teac...

In this episode, Co-Lead Pastor Jason Coker delivers a Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary Church as part of "The Spirit of Action" series. Titled "The Spirit Resists," Jason dives into Acts 4:23-31 and Psalm 2, exploring how the Holy Spirit calls us into active resistance against oppression. Reflecting on Juneteenth, Pride Month, and the ongoing push for diversity, equity, and inclusion, he ch...

Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy. In this special Pride Sunday teaching, Co-Lead Pastor Jason Coker continues The Spirit of Action series by diving into Acts 10:44-48. Jason challenges listeners to examine how they read Scripture—whether as a "child" demanding strict obedience, a "geek" lost in ancient contexts, or a "prophet" who see...

In this episode, Co-Lead Minister Jason Coker continues "The Spirit of Action" teaching series with a deep dive into Acts 2:42-47. Jason challenges the modern tendency to treat the Holy Spirit like a "genie in a lamp" used to conjure power, wealth, or personal wishes. Instead, he highlights the true miracle of the early church: the Spirit's power to bring people together to form a radically caring...

Welcome to the Oceanside Sanctuary sermon podcast, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy. In this week's episode, co-lead minister Jason Coker kicks off a new teaching series: The Spirit of Action . Focusing on Acts chapter 2 and Pentecost Sunday, Jason explores the ancient imagery of God's power represented as wind and fire. He challenges listeners to see the Holy Spirit...

Welcome to The Oceanside Sanctuary! This week, co-lead minister Jason Coker of Oceanside Sanctuary dives into the complex dynamic of power through the lens of Numbers 11. Through the ancient story of Moses, the manna, and the quail, Jason explores how centralized, hoarded power becomes dangerous and why democratizing power is essential to truly care for our communities. He also shares candid refle...

Most Christians focus on heaven and future salvation, but what if the heart of Jesus’ message is actually about love and liberation here and now? In this episode, Jason Coker challenges the typical obsession with the afterlife, revealing how Jesus’ real mission was to birth ongoing acts of compassion, justice, and community transformation. You’ll discover how the disciples’ desire for power mirror...

In this episode of The Collective Table , Pastor Jason Coker dives into Matthew 28:16–20, widely known as the Great Commission. If you grew up in a high-control religious environment, this passage might bring up feelings of resistance—and for good reason. Pastor Jason unpacks the problematic history of Christian missions, exploring how a movement meant to spread peace often became entangled with i...

Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy. This week, Co-Lead Minister Jenell Coker takes us on a journey through Luke 24:13-35, exploring the famous story of the Road to Emmaus. As we continue our series on Christ's post-resurrection encounters, Jenell challenges us to look beyond our own myopic expectations and the modern evangelical concept...

In this week's Sunday teaching, Co-Lead Minister Jason Coker continues our series on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus, diving into John 21:1-19. Drawing a beautiful parallel between the vast, rhythmic nature of the ocean and the eternal surprises of God's grace, Jason explores the disciples' return to fishing and their unexpected encounter with Jesus on the shore. Along the way, Jason to...

In this week's Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary, Jason Coker continues the "Snapshots of Jesus" series by diving into John 20:11-18, where Mary Magdalene encounters the resurrected Jesus but mistakes him for the gardener. Jason shares personal stories of existential crises—from the terrifying realization of becoming a new parent to waking up to the realities of systemic injustice—to illustra...

In this Easter Sunday Sermon, co-lead minister Jason Coker explores the resurrection story from Matthew 28:1-10. Titled "Be Not Afraid," this sermon challenges us to consider what we are truly afraid of when faced with the unknown possibilities of new life. Are we clinging to our "comforting miseries," or are we willing to let old habits die so that true transformation can take root? Join us at Oc...

In this Palm Sunday episode of The Collective Table, Jenell Coker explores the Triumphal Entry of Jesus through a fresh lens. Starting with the fascinating Koffer illusion, Jenell illustrates how our cultural backgrounds shape our perspectives and what we are conditioned to see. She dives into the historical context of Matthew 21, contrasting Jesus's humble, peasant procession on a donkey with Pon...