Coastal Community Church

The Bible plays a crucial role in our faith. How we view the Bible will ultimately affect how we view the God of the Bible. Join college pastor, Chris Cummings, as he kicks off this series and discusses the reliability of the Bible and how it affects our lives.

Satan has a variety of tactics to pull us away from following God’s purpose for our lives. Learn how to stay focused in the final message of our Nehemiah series.

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brother...

Jesus never promised a life free from hardship and pain. In fact, He told his followers that following Him would lead to opposition. Thankfully, his death on the cross not only saves us from the penalty of sin, it empowers us to live victoriously. Join Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders as we study Nehemiah’s response to persecution and learn how Jesus can help us overcome any obstacle in our path.

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. 15 But let none of y...

A person can make all sorts of claims, but you don’t really know what they believe until you see their faith in action. Join Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders as he talks about the importance of putting your faith into action in a powerful message from Nehemiah Chapter 5.

God has give Coastal a huge vision, but how do we get there? Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders unpacks some powerful principles from Nehemiah’s leadership.

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of...

God has given Coastal a big vision, but how is it going to become reality? Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders unpacks Nehemiah’s game plan from chapter 2.

Galveston is a great city, but we face many challenges. Thankfully, we’re not the first group of people to face obstacles. Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders unpacks Nehemiah Chapter 1.

18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, 19 in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, 20 because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were br...

Galveston is a city with plenty of needs. Why should we worry about people who live halfway across the globe? Listen as Lead Pastor describes why and how we can make a global impact for God’s Kingdom.

The disciples weren’t thinking about Galveston 2000 years ago, but Jesus was. Join associate pastor Jay Blackburn as we listen for what Jesus is calling us to on a local level.

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passi...

God has gifted each of us in unique ways, but how do we determine what role He wants us to play? Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders explains how to discern God’s personal call in our lives.

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him...

We all have job descriptions that guide and define what we do in life. As Christ followers, we are designed to overflow with the fullness of Christ. Join Executive Pastor, Toby Smith, as he unpacks how overflowing with Christ shapes and fulfills our primary purpose.

Spiritual gifts speak into who we are and what God is calling us to do with the specific purpose of bringing glory to God. Join college pastor, Chris Cummings, as he unpacks the meaning of spiritual gifts and how they work for the common good of all people.

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if y...

We were made for more than casual church attendance. God wants us to experience a life of joy, purpose, and significance. But where do we begin? Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders unpacks the first few verses of Ephesians Chapter 2 to discover why it is vitally important to embrace our true identity in Christ.

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In t...

God commands us to work hard, but he also tells us followers to rest. Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders unpacks the 4th commandment and challenges us to build rest into our rhythm.

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. 1 Peter 1:1-2 (ESV)

Jesus invested plenty of time with his disciples but he also found ways to build friendships with religious outsiders. Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders challenges the church to embrace Christian community while also being a “friend to sinners.”

If we’re not careful, our desire to help can create unhealthy dependency within our relationships. How do we navigate the tension between serving others and personal responsibility? Listen as Lead Pastor Aaron Sanders unpacks some important truth from Galatians Chapter 6.