Coastal Community Church

1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. A godly man is all about your CHARACTER traits, not your PHYSICAL traits. Godly men are HUMBLE.  They know pride is their DOWNFALL and humility is the path to GREATNESS. James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud bu...

1 Kings 2:1-2 As the time of King David’s death approached, he gave this charge to his son Solomon: “I am going where everyone on earth must someday go. Take courage and be a man .” 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men , be strong. 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance , but the Lord looks at the h...

Nobody trains for a fight just to stay in the gym. We are not in the fight for OURSELVES. The fight is FOR the people who aren't in the room yet. Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. 1. Plant seeds with your FAMILY. John 1:40-41 Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did w...

You can get IN the fight alone. You cannot STAY in the fight alone. COMMUNITY is what keeps you in the fight. Genesis 2:18a The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.”  Being RECOGNIZED is not the same as being KNOWN.   1 Samuel 22:1-2 So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming—men...

Every Sunday runs on volunteers, but what's the truth about serving in the church? Pastors TJ and Shayla talk about why most people never volunteer, what frustrates leaders, how to get real buy-in instead of just filling slots, and if anyone in the body of Christ is more important than anyone else.

God did not design you to be a spiritual CONSUMER. He designed you to be a spiritual CONTRIBUTOR. 1 Peter 4:10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. BOX SEATS BENCH TOWEL The BOX SEATS  The mentality that the church exists to SERVE ME Mark 10:35-37 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over and spoke to him. “Teache...

We don't fight PEOPLE. We fight FOR people. Lukewarm Christianity is accepting just enough of Jesus to make us FEEL better, but not enough of Jesus to CHANGE our lives. COMFORTABLE Christianity is where faith goes to DIE. Revelation 3:15–20  “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am abo...

Exodus 2:11-15 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. Looking this way and that and seeing no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. The next day he went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you hitting your fellow...

Ever wonder what ministry is really like beyond Sunday? In this episode, our pastors share the honest realities of the job. They talk about the hidden parts of a typical week, the toughest challenges, and the things people often get wrong (and right) about life in ministry.

Control asks, "What if it doesn't work out ?" Surrender asks, "What if it's already in good hands ?" You were never given the power to CONTROL . But you were always given the power to SURRENDER . Surrender isn't a FEELING . It's a DECISION you make, and then a PRACTICE you keep making. 5 THINGS THAT ARE TRUE ABOUT SURRENDER 1. Surrender is a DECISION , not a dis...

The Law of  CONTROL:  whatever we try to  FIX  with control, we end up  BREAKING  even more. 3 Areas Where Control Costs Us: 1. Control breaks us  PERSONALLY  — Leads to  EXHAUSTION  and  ANXIETY .  Philippians 4:6 Do not be  anxious  about anything… Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God....

Galatians 5:22–23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self -control." Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." #1: Make the plan. Proverbs 21:5 "The plans of the diligent lead to profit, but the plans of the hasty lead to poverty." Proverbs 24:27 "Prepare your work o...

Control is an ILLUSION.  Control is a GOD category — it's not a HUMAN one.  The more we try to CONTROL, the more CHAOS we create. 3 TOOLS WE USE TO CONTROL KNOWLEDGE and INFORMATION. Can be idols for control.  The tree of KNOWLEDGE. Genesis 3:5 “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” From the beginning, we have believ...

In this episode, we unpack tithing, generosity, debt, stewardship, and the prosperity gospel. Join us as we explore how followers of Jesus can honor God with their finances.

Control is an ILLUSION.  Control is a GOD category, not a HUMAN one.  The more we try to CONTROL, the more CHAOS we create. Galatians 5:22–23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,   gentleness and self-control . Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God rea...

When you put God FIRST, He takes care of the REST. Who goes FIRST? 1. It's not IF you give—it's WHEN. The ORDER matters. The word TITHE simply means A TENTH. Proverbs 3:9-10 "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing." John 6:1-14 "Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Se...

You don’t have an INCOME problem. You have an OUTGO problem. Proverbs 13:7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich; others who are rich pretend to be poor. Proverbs 22:7 Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender. Servant: ebed; a SLAVE, in BONDAGE 3 Biblical Values to Live Out Financially 1. Embrace the value of SELF-CONTROL. Proverbs 25:28 A person without self-control...

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. Luke 12:15 "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions." You're not rich when you get everything YOU WANT.  You're rich when you want what you ALREADY HAVE. Three Big Ideas About Contentment Contentment is LEARNED; it's not NATURAL. The more you GET, t...

John 21:3-12 Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.” “We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn’t see who he was. He called out, “Fellows, have you caught any fish?” “No,” they replied. Then he said, “Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!” S...

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.