Coast Evangelical Church - Sermons

It is possible to be content without changing your circumstances (but you need to learn the secret!). And there are lots of blessings that come with being generous. --

Most of us feel anxious and stressed at some point and to varying degrees. Is it really possible to go from feeling anxious to experiencing joy and peace? Yes! Check out the good news for anxious people.

Discover God's purpose for your life and choose to commit yourself to pursuing it.

Paul loves writing about Jesus and the righteousness gifted through him. But, that's a Gospel truth that's under fire for the young church in Philippi. People are beginning to preach that there are other ways to be made right with God - and it's making Paul agro.

Complaining reveals some grubby things about the state of our hearts. The good news is that God is not finished with us yet, and can change our hearts to be more like Jesus.

How does God want us to relate to one another? He calls us to have the same attitude as Jesus, who humbly gave Himself for the good of others.

We all prioritise the things we love the most. We commend those things, we choose to do those things, and we contend for those things to stay important. Join us as we see Paul live out the Gospel priority in his life. 

The gospel answers our deepest questions and meets our deepest needs. It shapes the way we relate to God, the way we see ourselves, the causes we give ourselves to, and the way we relate to others. 

When Jesus ascends and leaves his disciples, he heads to the heavenly throne knowing they are 'mission ready'. Check out what Luke records as Jesus unleashes his followers on a broken world. 

We live in a world full of disappointments, unmet expectations and shattered hopes. Sometimes we can even feel disappointed with God. How does Jesus help us deal with our deepest disappointments?

A few hours before Jesus is on the Cross, the Jewish & Roman authorities ask him who he is. Jesus doesn't give a direct answer - he just shows them. As he fulfils Scripture, proves he is the Suffering Servant, and takes the place of the guilty. If only the Pharisees, Herod, and Pilate would look and see who is standing in front of them rather than pursuing their own agendas. If only we'd do the sa...

Jesus' last meal was the Passover. This was a shadow of his saving work on the cross. Jesus is the true Passover lamb, whose body was broken and blood was poured out for us. Christians now celebrate the The Lord's Supper (or Communion) to remind us that Jesus has dealt with our past, has made a new way for us to relate to God in the present, and has secured our future. This is such comfort food fo...

Jesus had a clear mission, to seek and save the lost. It shaped his priorities and cost him his life. If you're lost, follow Jesus because He is the way. If you've been found, partner with Him in his mission to see the lost saved, whatever it takes.

As Jesus teaches about his kingdom, we see that none of us qualifies for entrance on our own merit. It takes sacrifice. Join us as we check out a guy that can't make the sacrifice, a Saviour that can, and what a life in light of that sacrifice is meant to look like. 

As Jesus tells his followers a parable in teaching them what to pray, we see God's heart for those who seek justice. God cares deeply about the wrongs of this world - and your life. Have a listen and learn what the most effective prayer to pray is. 

Jesus spoke about how the world will end, how to get prepared, and how to live your life wisely between here and there. Are you ready?

Gratitude is not something you can teach, but it is something Christians should focus on. As Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem, we see him heal 10 guys, and one of them responds in a pretty sweet way - and in that moment - everything changes. 

Jesus calls us to forgive other people, even 7 times in a day! How is that even possible???

Jesus has a go at the Pharisees for not listening to God. This, he says, will have huge & horrible consequences for them. A consequence that sees them in hell for all eternity. Jesus uses a parable to highlight the horribleness of spending eternity under God's judgement.

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is a bit tricky to understand because Jesus calls us to use a dishonest guy as our role model in some ways. So what does it mean to be shrewd? How can we use our money in a way that honours God, strategically blesses other people, and is good for us?

Lost people matter to God. He is compassionate and gracious, and searches them out to bring them home. No-one is too far gone. Never underestimate His love for rebels.

Grace is totally free, but Jesus actually says to follow him costs a whole lot. He tells those listening that he wants every corner of their lives to come under his Lordship.

Jesus wrecked a dinner party by telling parables that exposed the hearts of both his host and the other guests. The key to working out what they mean is to understand WHY Jesus said them. And when you understand the point of his stories, they are offensive and humbling...and amazingly good news. You don't want to miss out on a seat at this table!