Faith Community Church Santa Cruz Podcast

"It's Like A Seed", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the Sower and the seed where Jesus explains why He uses parables to make significant points. (Matt. 13:1-23). Sermon given by Tarah Brown on June 21st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued Into Community", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". The final words of Colossians describe the rich community of brotherhood Jesus intends for His people (Colossians 4:7-18). Sermon given by Richard Gotthart on June 14th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Presentation", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Jesus has rescued us in order that we might "proclaim the mystery of Christ" (Colossians 4:2-6). Sermon given by John Christie on June 7th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Healthy Homes", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Jesus redefines the entire way we love, live and function in our homes (Colossians 3:18-4:1). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 31st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued Into A New Identity", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". We have been made alive "in Christ." This is a full exploration of the theology and real life practice of being people whose "life is now hidden in Christ" (Colossians 3:1-17). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 24th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Morni...

Special All-Ages Worship Service given by Tarah Brown on May 17th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued From Regulations", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Jesus sets us free from regulations that "indeed have an appearance of wisdom…but lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence" (Colossians 2:16-27). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 10th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of...

"Rescued For Relationship", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". We are rescued to "continue our lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him" (Colossians 2:6-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 3rd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Mission", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Paul describes his life's mission to "proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom" which is also a model for our life's mission (Colossians 1:25-2:5). Sermon given by Richard G on April 26th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa C...

"Rescued Into Reconciliation", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". It's through the work of Jesus that all things, and we as individuals, are reconciled to God and moved from being "enemies" to being "holy in His sight, without blemish and free from accusation" (Colossians 1:15-24). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on April 19th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at...

"Rescued For Fruitfulness", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". The Apostle Paul opens his letter with a heartfelt prayer asking "God to fill you with the knowledge of His will…so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord" (Colossians 1:1-14). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on April 12th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday M...

"Terrifying Good News", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus' resurrection is terrifying because of all that it dismantles and changes in our world that "lay in sin and error pining" before it becomes something to celebrate (Luke 24:1-12; Mark 16:8). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on April 5th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on...

"My Warning Is Serious", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus preaches 7 woes and concludes with a dire warning for disregard and rejection of Him (Matthew 23:33-39). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 29th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"My Kingdom Is About Humility", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus confronts the self-exaltation of the religious leaders and presents the fact that in His kingdom "those who humble themselves will be exalted" (Matthew 23:1-12). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 22nd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ S...

"My Wisdom Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus is challenged by the Pharisees about politics and taxes, the Sadducees about the resurrection, and the experts on Mosaic law and He wipes the floor with His wise answers (Matthew 22:15-40). Sermon given Devin Kleffer on March 15th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Su...

"My Invitation Is Open", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet where the honored guests refuse the invitation, and the king ends up inviting the nobodies to the feast (Matthew 22:1-14). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 8th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa C...

"My Kingdom Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus tells the brutal parable of the tenant to communicate who will have the kingdom of God taken from them and who will receive it (Matthew 21:33-46). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 1st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Na...

"My Authority Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus is questioned "by what authority are you doing these things?" (signs of the kingdom). Jesus answers and gives the parable of the 2 sons to address belief in Him (Matthew 21:23-32). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 22nd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunda...

"God Of Faithfulness", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew word "emet" which means trustworthy, faithful, and reliable. In 2 Samuel God tells King David not to build the Temple, but promises His future faithfulness that builds on His past faithfulness (Exodus 34:6; 2 Samuel 7:4-17). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 15th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA...

"God Of Loyal Love", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew word "Khesed" or loyal love. In Numbers 14 Moses asks God to spare Israel solely because of God's loyal love (Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:11-19). Sermon given by John Christie on February 8th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Chu...

"God Of Slow Anger", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew words for "heat" and "nose" to understand God's anger. Isaiah describes God's anger against the rebellious Israel (Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 5:21-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 1st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Chu...

"God Of Grace", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn about the Hebrew word "Khen" to describe God's grace, even when we don't deserve this grace (Exodus 34:6; Genesis 33:1-11). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on January 25th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"God Of Compassion", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn about the Hebrew word for "womb" to describe God's compassion, even when God's people stray far away from Him (Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 49:13-16). Sermon given by John Christie on January 18th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the...

"Who Is God?", part of the series "God Of Goodness". An overview of the important, and repeated, Old Testament description of God along with the context of when God describes Himself during Israel's worship of the golden calf (Exodus 34:6-7). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on January 11th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornin...

Special All-Ages Worship Service given by Andy Lewis on December 28th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.