FCC Young Adults Sermons

The message tackles how people that claim to follow Christ, Use the act of service to an almighty God more of a mask for fame, Reputation, Insecurity, and many more hidden agendas that the human heart desires, ultimately using the idea of "the more useful I am, the more of a person I am" where We forget the most important part of being here is to truly Love God, letting Him transform our...

We sometimes feel a tension between authenticity and growth - as if challenging each other to grow would imply that the “real” us doesn’t belong. But who are we, really? What is the authentic version of ourselves, and what does that imply about spurring each other on towards transformation into Christ likeness? Scripture: Exodus 32:1-8 Ephesians 2:1-10  Matthew 18:15-20 Hebrews 12:1-2 Galatians 6:...

In a culture built around convenience, preference, and personal fulfillment, it's easy to bring a consumer mindset into our faith. We often evaluate church the same way we evaluate restaurants, products, and entertainment: Did I enjoy it? Did it meet my needs? Was I fed? But Scripture presents a radically different vision of the church—not as a product to consume, but as a family where God fo...

Modern Christianity doesn’t usually reject God — it often reshapes Him. In this opening week of Golden Calves, we look at Israel’s worship of the golden calf and ask a hard question: have we done the same? When worship becomes centered on our feelings, experiences, and spiritual highs, we can mistake emotional atmosphere for genuine surrender. This message challenges us to move beyond chasing enco...

To take up the Sword of the Spirit is to take aim at hostility and division. The promised Holy Spirit is the deposit that guarantees our collective future and tells us we are one family. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Email- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.org Website- fccsantamaria.org

Ephesians 6 reminds us that spiritual warfare isn’t just about external attacks—it’s a battle for our minds, our hope, and our confidence in God’s salvation. Paul describes salvation as a helmet because hope protects us from despair, fear, temptation, and the lies of the enemy. In a world obsessed with control and consumed by anxiety, the Gospel offers something deeper: safety in Christ that frees...

We will be looking at the shoes of readiness of the gospel of peace and the shield of faith. What are they and how do we use them? Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20 (NLT) Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Email- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.org Website- fccsantamaria.org

We are in an ancient battle between the kingdom of God and the enemy, and most of the conflict happens in the unseen decisions of our daily lives. In Ephesians 6, Paul doesn’t just describe armor; he reveals the character of God that we are called to “put on” every day—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word. The real fight is not about external threats, but about whether we wi...

Most Christians know the phrase “put on the armor of God”—but few actually live like they’re in a war. Ephesians 6 reminds us that spiritual battles are not occasional, they’re constant, and standing firm requires intentional, daily action. This armor isn’t something we admire—it’s something we actively put on through prayer, Scripture, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. The enemy is strategic, de...

Romans 11 reminds us that being part of God’s family isn’t something we earned—it’s something we’ve been graciously grafted into. Using the image of a tree, Paul warns believers not to become proud or complacent, but to remain rooted in faith and humility. God is both kind and severe—welcoming those who trust Him while cutting off those who reject Him. Tonight we'll challenge our tendency to...

In Romans 9–10, Paul reveals a tragic truth: the people who knew God’s law best still missed the salvation standing right in front of them. They clung to what was familiar instead of trusting what God was doing through Jesus. The gospel invites us into something radically different—a living relationship with God that requires faith, vulnerability, and obedience. But like Israel, we often choose co...

God has committed himself to his elect people in order to bless all peoples. But like a potter whose clay can be stubborn and uncooperative, God responds by changing the WAYS in which he uses them. Scripture: Romans 9:1-29 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Email- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.org Website- fccsantamaria.org

We live in this world of suffering but not without the help of the Holy Spirit. We can walk in confidence that nothing will keep us from the love of God. We have an eager hope of whats to come. Scripture: Romans 8:16-18 Job 2:1-6 Matt.4:1-4 1Peter 5:6-11 Romans 8:19-25 Isaiah 11:6-9 Romans 8:26-27 Ephesians 6:17-18 Romans 8:28-30 Romans 8:31-36 Hebrews 12:1-2 Romans 8:37-39 Revelation 21:1-7 Resou...

God did it! He gave Jesus for our justification, the Holy Spirit for our continual sanctification and adopted us as His sons and daughters. Amazing Grace! Scripture: Romans 7:14-25 CSB Romans 8:1-17a NASB John 3:16,18 CSB Romans 6:23NASB Romans 13:8-10NASB Matthew 22:37-40NASB 2Corinthians 10:3-5 CSB Hebrews 11:6 NASB John14:16,17NASB 2Corinthians 5:1-5NLT Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Ins...

Romans 7 exposes something every believer feels: the internal war between what we know is right and what we actually do. Paul teaches that the law isn’t the problem — it’s holy, good, and reveals the sin we were blind to. God uses His standard to convict us, expose us, and lead us into transformation, not condemnation. Though sin deceives and battles within us, freedom is not found in trying harde...

December 1, 2025 Romans 7 teaches that following Jesus isn’t about obeying God out of pressure — it’s about loving God out of freedom. Paul uses the picture of a marriage covenant to show that when we died with Christ, we were released from the law and united to Him in new life. Instead of producing a harvest of rebellion, our union with Jesus now produces a harvest of good fruit. This message exp...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans"  This world is divided by so much right now. We must remember that there is much which unites us as humans. We are all united by our sinful desires, but also in our need for a savior. To become united as God's people, we cannot be slaves to sin, but rather slaves to righteousness through Jesus Christ. Scripture: Romans 6:15-23 Romans 6:1-4...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans"  Romans 6 is a call to live like the resurrection actually changed us. Paul reminds believers that sin’s power is broken — we’re no longer slaves, no longer controlled by what once ruled us. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we have the freedom to live new lives, not by our own strength but by grace. Sanctification means dying to sin and...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans"  In Romans 5, Paul parallels the transgression of Adam with the obedience of Jesus, not to compare two humans, but to highlight a new form of humanity.  This new humanity has a new kind of life - not just longer, and not just sinless in a moral sense - but it shares in the abundant overflowing overjoying nature of God's own life. Scripture...

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans"  Life’s hardest moments aren’t wasted—they’re where God builds endurance, character, and hope. Romans 5 reminds us that even in pain, we have peace, purpose, and proof of God’s love through Jesus. You’re not just surviving the struggle—you’re being shaped by it. Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Em...

As we get back to Romans, we review the drama of Sin's ensnarement and defeat through death, making possible the fulfillment of righteousness and justice in accordance with the law Scripture: Romans 2:6-13 Romans 8:1-4 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Email- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.org Website- fccsantamaria.org

The purpose of this message for people to understand the importance of stewarding the resources God has given us in a manner that glorifies Him. God is our source, everything else is a REsource. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6: 6-19 Acts 5:1-11 Malachi 3:7-12 Genesis 14:19-20 Genesis 28:20-22 Proverbs 3:9-10 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Email- fccyadmin@fccs...

We will be taking a deeper look at what it means to steward our bodies  so we can understand the bigger effects it has not only on us but others. Scripture: Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Email- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.org Website- fccsantamaria.org

God has entrusted every believer with gifts—abilities meant not for self-promotion, but for serving others and glorifying Him. Scripture reminds us that the body of Christ thrives only when each member plays their part, from the seemingly small roles to the most visible ones. This sermon unpacks how to discover your spiritual gifts, how to faithfully steward them with excellence, and how to shift...

This message includes key principles and life applications to help clairfy what it means to steward the many different relationships that God has entrusted us with. Scripture: Romans 14:7-9 1Corinthians 6:19-20 Ephesians 4:1-3 John 13:34-35 Hebrews 10:24-25 Proverbs 27:17 Romans 12:3-8 Resources: FaceBook- FCC Young Adults Instagram- @fccya Email- fccyadmin@fccsantamaria.org Website- fccsantamaria...