Coastal Community Church

Is spiritual warfare real? We unpack what the Bible says about the unseen battle taking place around us, how the enemy works, and how followers of Jesus can stand firm through prayer, truth, and the power of God.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for th...

If you are truly living a godly life, is it natural to be persecuted? 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. persecuted: idea of being chased or pursued good translation: to be consistently harassed PUNISHMENT is the result of doing...

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.  1. Predetermine to be a peacemaker  Definition of peacemaker:  Eirēnopoios  Eirene = peace or wholeness  Poieo = to make, to do, or to create  A peacemaker chooses to be a BRIDGE of reconciliation to people who DON’T KNOW peace to a GOD WHO...

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Jeremiah 17:9 The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. The impurity of our hearts can block the blessing of God in our lives. 1. Examine your...

Faith wasn't meant to be left at church on Sunday. In this episode, we explore what it looks like to honor God in the workplace through integrity, influence, and healthy boundaries.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7  Mercy = Not getting what YOU DESERVE.  “To be let OFF THE HOOK.”  Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. CARRYING HIS OWN CROSS, he went out to the place of the Skull. John 19:16-17  For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 The wages of sin is death...

Sin: Taking a GODLY DESIRE and fulfilling it in an UNGODLY WAY. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is STRENGTH under CONTROL. Matthew 11:29–30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. HARSHNESS can drive short-ter...

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Ways people deal with sin: ignoring it excusing it managing it Feel the weight of it STOP PRETENDING  Psalm 51:3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Psalm 38:4 My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. FEEL IT 2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation...

In a culture that is easily offended, what does it look like to let things go? We dive into what I means to release offense, guard your heart, and live with a peace that isn’t easily shaken. 

beatitude: BLESSEDNESS ( how to be blessed ) BLESSED (Makarios) = FAVORED by God; divine happiness Blessed means HAPPINESS in spite of my CIRCUMSTANCES. Matthew 5:3-10 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.   Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.   Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.   Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for r...

Amos 9:13-15 NIV “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills, and I will bring my people Israel back from exile.[a] “They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens...

Mark 5:21-42 We live life FORWARD, but we understand life BACKWARDS. James 1:2-4 NIV Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. It is my confidence in the OUTCOME that helps me experience jo...

Luke 24:13-17  Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing Him. He asked them, 'What are you discussing together as you wa...

Is today’s stress truly heavier than past generations, or just louder? We unpack the idea of being overwhelmed and share practical ways to refill your soul so you can lead and live from a place of rest instead of depletion.

Hebrews 12:11  No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Discipline = Peace Psalm 119:165 Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble. Steward your body Proverbs 4:23 NIV Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. 2. Train your...

Philippians 4:4–8 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and s...

Fear SEES. Anxiety IMAGINES. 100% of your anxiety is tied to a future you are IMAGINING and cannot CONTROL. Anxiety EXPANDS to the size of our THOUGHTS. Faith EXPANDS to the size of our PRAYERS. Philippians 4:4-8 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and...

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything… Philippians 4:4–8 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and...

In this return season of Life Beyond Sunday, Pastors TJ and Shayla open up about what it means to follow God through major life shifts. From adding a daughter to their family to dealing with the demands of leadership, they explore the space between joy and the weight of responsibility, and how God strengthens you for what He entrusts to you. Join us as we discuss how to navigate changing seasons i...

Philippians 2:5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Touch has LIFE-GIVING power. Song of Solomon 7:7-8 MSG “Your beauty, within and without, is absolute, dear lover, close companion. You are tall and supple, like the palm tree, and your full breasts are like sweet clusters of dates. I say, “I’m going to climb that palm tree! I’m going to caress its fruit!...

Philippians 2:5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Commitment: DEDICATED to a cause, activity, or PERSON — a pledge, an undertaking. Commitment is not a FEELING you fall into — it’s a decision you FOLLOW through on. 5 OBSERVATIONS ABOUT COMMITMENT 1. Commitment is a PERSONAL decision you back up with FOLLOW- THROUGH. Commitment is not proven by what you...

Philippians 2:5 (NIV) “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:” Rely is the PROVING ground for trust in a marriage—and the PREREQUISITE for commitment in dating. Someone else CANNOT complete you. ONLY Jesus can. Colossians 2:8–10 (NLT) “Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the s...

Philippians 2:5 In your relationships with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Trust: A FEELING of security or confidence in another person. Your feelings of trust don’t come from just what you KNOW, but rather from what you decide to THINK about what you k...