Coast Bible Church

In this message, Pastor Neil discusses the incomprehensibility of God and helps us to attempt to come to terms with the existence of terrible tragedy.

The believers at the church in Colosse were young in the faith and yet they were commended by the Apostle Paul for their faith, love and hope. He prayed that they would remain strong. You've heard... you know... now stay true to the gospel of Christ!

Introduction to the Book of Colossians. Developing an orientation - who's who, where is this, when is this, and what's happening.

The vanity of things...things should never be the basis for our happiness. Physical & emotional unrest comes to the one who is obsessed with money and things. What is money and your things to you?

"Be still, and know that I am God..." Silence and Solitude in Scripture - the blessings, finding time, what to bring? what to expect? Taking time for this spiritual discipline.

Is fasting relevant for today? Why fast? Should we fast? When? Fasting: the history, the types, the purposes, the warnings, the definition.

Trials are a part of the Christian life. Will we allow the Lord to use them to bring about the change He wants so that we will depend on Him rather than what makes us feel secure, important, a part of the group, or prosperous?

Children bring joy! We all have a responsibility to the children. Are parental vows Biblical? Is child dedication rooted in Scripture?

Pastor Neil compares the current state of geo-political issues with what will transpire in Ezekial 38-39.

Pulpit Freedom Sunday. How are we to respond to our leaders? ...to our nation? Biblical priorities - what bearing do they have on our vote.

Pastor Neil identifies the geographic locations of enemies of Israel's named in Old Testament scriptures and discusses their relevance to current events and God's prophetic timeline.

Pastor Neil illustrates Karl Barth's advice to young theologians "...take your Bible and take your newspaper, and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Bible."

Pastor Neil discusses the reciprocal roles of those in the church body.

Illustrating a model of the early church, Pastor Neil called upon leaders in our congregation to share impromptu messages as they felt led.

In the first message of this series, Pastor Neil reminds believers that "church" was always meant to be a place of spiritual action.

In his message, Tom urges us to consider the gifts that the Lord has given us and to understand that we are responsible for using them in His service.

Drawing from Scripture, Cory explores the power of God, Who is able to bring life from death.

In this message, Pastor Neil counsels us to diffuse conflict whenever possible, and guides us, through Scripture, toward godly responses.

Pastor Neil counsels that God may get our attention through great acts of mercy or, conversely, by acts of severe discipline or even death.

In this message, Pastor Neil counsels believers to freely extend mercy, but never for earthly reward or worldly recognition.

Tom Bennett reminds us that our God, who knows every age from beginning to end, has also experienced the trials of a temporal life on earth.

Pastor Neil draws upon Scripture, teaching that persistent sin can lead to illness or even untimely death, encouraging self-examination leading to confession, when appropriate, if one is seriously ill.

Pastor Neil exhorts believers to humbly confess their sins before the Lord.

Life cycle of a church; 4 elements of Biblical church life; 5 stages of church life; a new vision for Coast Bible Church.

Pastor Neil discusses the identity and purpose of the church.