Coast Evangelical Church - Sermons

We all know the feeling of wrapping up something good - something that gives us joy. Holidays, weddings, cherished moments. Things we wish would last. It's an echo of what our souls are chasing: lasting joy and fulfilment. As Jesus heads to a wedding and then to the Temple, he reveals that he alone provides a joy that never runs dry.

Three words. A simple invitation. But it changes everything. As Jesus begins gathering his disciples, he asks them to come and see who he is and what he is here to do. As we jump into 2026, would you let Jesus' invitation shape the year ahead?

It's possible to achieve everything you set out to accomplish in life and for your life to be a failure. So what should we be aiming for?

This Christmas, things feel a little...heavy. Usually a vibey time of year, but for many, a shadow looms over it all. A darkness in the world. Which is why John's opening verses of his Gospel are so profoundly hopeful: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

It's possible to achieve everything you set out to accomplish in life and for your life to be a failure. So what should we be aiming for?

How you and I approach God is incredibly important, Jesus says; it can make the difference between heaven and hell. What about those who know God? Well, we see that our approach is crucial as well. Come and be filled, as Jesus teaches us how to come to God in the everyday.

Jesus tells a story that's truly disturbing, to snap us out of our complacency about eternal realities. Where will you spend eternity?

The parable of the Dishonest Manager is a tricky one! But it shows us how we're to use the resources God has entrusted to us in a way that honours Him, blesses others and is ultimately best for us.

We often feel joy when we find something we've lost. Whether it's small, like our car keys or wallet, or bigger, like a pet or even a family member! The dopamines flow. God is the same. He feels immense joy when sinners repent. When the lost become found and the dead become alive. Join us as we check out the beautiful God of joy!

God is gracious and generous, inviting all to come to Him. Have you personally responded to that?  Are you extending that invitation to others?

Honouring your pastors and masters (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2) God calls us to respect those in leadership and to treat them with honour. What should that look like in church and in the workplace?

What does it look like to care for the vulnerable in God’s family?

What does healthy Christian leadership look like?

God doesn't just leave his people to figure out how to operate as a faith family. He desires leaders to serve in a way that reflects His character and goodness.

There's lots of confusion about gender and gender roles in our society and churches. What does God say about the roles of men and women in the church? Is the bible sexist and outdated?

Three verses that pack a punch. God's desire is for unity within His household. Here, Paul hits up a handful of things that can threaten that togetherness. It's a good moment for the brothers and sisters back then - and us now - to check our hearts to see if there's something we need to bring to God and let His Spirit change us. 

God's offer of Salvation is for Everyone. That's why God calls us to pray for everyone and to preach to everyone.

Paul's encouragement and example show that no one is ever beyond God's grace. He is the worst of sinners who is lavished in God's kindness and mercy. An encouragement to keep praying, keep sharing, and trust that God has a heart for the lost. 

When we're wronged, our gut reaction is often to take revenge or to seek justice. But as followers of Jesus, we're called to trust God to bring justice in His time and His way. 

The most important leadership qualities are unseen. God's not fussed with outward appearances, he looks at the heart. 

As King Saul fails to follow through with what God wants, we see that his heart remains distant from the Lord. He has subscribed to the lie that he is in charge of his life.