Coastal Sermons

Ever taken a photo of an important moment only to realize later it was out of focus?  A subtle shift of the lens or shake of the camera resulted in an image focused on something entirely other than intended.  The same can be true of churches today that fail to "focus" on Jesus' call towards BOTH obedience to Him as well as love towards others.  Explore with us how Paul illustrates t...

In a culture where values, morals and truths are rapidly changing, the church needs to anchor itself to the Scriptures more than ever.  Using the text of Philippians as a frame of reference, this series will explore Paul's call for the church to ensure it has the same mind, the same truth and the same heart as the other churches that boast alignment with Christ.  In this first part, we explor...

Why is it that we think nothing about spending money on restaurants, vacations and entertainment but then suddenly get skeptical when it comes to giving to the church?  After all, the call to give a portion of our finances to the church is something directly supported by the Scriptures meaning that it's God's command for us to give, and not just the greediness of the local pastor.  So wh...

It's an age-old question that has regained prominence today in the church.  Our culture seems completely upside-down in it's thinking and reasoning.  For the church this has become dangerous given the generally accepted attitude that people who disagree with certain mindsets can be shamed and shunned as hate-filled bigots.  Perhaps these are the "dangerous times" Paul warned Ti...

One of the more complicated aspects of the faith is learning how to grow in prayer.  We pursue God with all types of petitions without always seeing results that we might hope for.  So why doesn't God always answer prayer?  Guest speaker Chael Tiller guides us through this 3rd episode of our "Why?" series.

Even though the Scriptures speak of God as "invisible" and "Spirit," ... Christians have become accustomed to talking about hearing from, sensing and feeling God's presence.  For many, however, the inconsistency of these experiences causes a crisis of faith.  So why don't we always feel Him?  We explore that topic in this part of our "Why" series.

For a lot of Christians on the conservative side of the spectrum, there is a vague understanding that God's prescription for human sexuality is through heterosexual love.  But while many might be able to point to a Bible verse to show that, few understand WHY God cares about sexuality at all.  In this episode of our "Why?" series, we explore why God has put so much intent and creati...