Imperial Beach Church

Does integrity still matter when no one seems to notice, when the truth costs you, or when doing the right thing leads to the wrong outcome? In week 2 of our God Intended It For Good series, Kevin McPeak continues the story of Joseph in Genesis 39. After being betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery, Joseph finds himself in Egypt, serving in Potiphar’s house. Even there, God is with Joseph,...

Imperial Beach Church honors the world-class dads, grandfathers, and father figures who make a difference in our lives with a special Father's Day message! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram . To get connected with our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What gives us hope when life hurts? In the final week of our Brand New series, Pastor Kevin McPeak walks through the second half of Romans 8 and reminds us that suffering is real—but it is not the end of the story. Through one of the most powerful chapters in all of Scripture, we discover how followers of Jesus can live with unstoppable hope and unconquerable love, even in the middle of pain. Roma...

What if the Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength? In week 7 of our Brand New series, Pastor Guy Johnson walks through the powerful truths of Romans 8—one of the most hope-filled and life-changing chapters in all of Scripture. Often called “The Everest of the New Testament,” Romans 8 reminds us what is now true because of Jesus and what it means to live with the power of...

Why do we still struggle with sin even after putting our faith in Jesus? In week 6 of our Brand New series, Pastor Kevin McPeak walks through Romans 7 and 8 and reminds us that the struggle within us is not proof that we are failing—it’s often proof that God’s Spirit is actively working in us. Using honest stories, practical encouragement, and powerful truth from Scripture, Kevin unpacks the reali...

What if following Jesus was never meant to feel like an exhausting checklist? In week 5 of our Brand New series, Pastors James Grogan and Chris Muller-Tabanera walk through Romans 7 and unpack the freedom we have because of Jesus. Through powerful stories, practical illustrations, and Paul’s teaching, this message reminds us that we are no longer bound to a system of rules—we are invited into a re...

Who’s really in charge of your life? In week four of our Brand New series, Pastor Kevin McPeak walks through Romans 6 and shows that following Jesus isn’t just about forgiveness—it’s about a transfer of allegiance. We all serve something or someone. The question is: who are you giving your life to? Romans 6:14 reminds us of this powerful truth: sin is no longer your master… you are under grace. Th...

Imperial Beach Church celebrates all Mothers and women in our lives with a special Mothers Day message! Find us on Facebook and on Instagram . To get connected with our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know what you really have in Christ? In week three of our Brand New series, Pastor Kevin McPeak teaches from Romans 6 and reminds us that many followers of Jesus live unaware of the power, freedom, and identity they already have through Him. Like a family who used a gold nugget as a doorstop without realizing its value, we can know about Jesus—but miss the life-changing reality of being mad...

What have you inherited—and what can Jesus make brand new? In week two of our Brand New series, Hosanna Wong teaches from Romans 5 and reveals the contrast between two legacies: what we inherit in Adam, and what we receive in Jesus. Some patterns may have been passed down to us through family, culture, or pain—but they do not have to define our future. This message explores the powerful truth that...

In week one of our Brand New series, Pastor Kevin McPeak walks through Romans 5 and shows how the death and resurrection of Jesus didn’t just inspire a movement—they made a whole new way of life possible. Because of Jesus, we are not just improved… we are made brand new. This message unpacks powerful truths like: • Justified Through Faith We are made right with God not by performance, religion, or...

Easter isn’t just a story we remember. It’s a person we can experience. In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Kevin McPeak walks us through the first Easter morning in John 20—and invites us to see ourselves in the story. From confusion and grief… to hope and purpose… the resurrection of Jesus changes everything. Because of the resurrection, we discover three life-changing truths: • Jesus meets...

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes His words are hard to hear. In Week 3 of our series, Questions Jesus Asked, Pastor Kevin McPeak unpacks a powerful and personal question from Jesus in : “You do not want to leave too, do you?” (John 6:67) After a crowd of followers walked away from Jesus because His teaching felt too difficult, too offensive, or too demanding, Jesus turned to H...

Everyone has opinions about Jesus. But at some point, the question becomes personal. In Week 2 of our series Questions Jesus Asked, Pastor Kevin McPeak explores one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:15 ). Surrounded by competing voices, beliefs, and identities in Caesarea Philippi, Jesus challenged His followers to move beyond public...

What are you really looking for in life? In Week 1 of our new series Questions Jesus Asked, Pastor Christian Castro explores one of the very first questions Jesus asked His followers: “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38 ). Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asked powerful questions—not because He didn’t know the answers, but because His questions reveal what’s happening in our hearts. In this message, w...

Have you ever felt like God was silent? Like your prayers were one-sided, or you couldn’t figure out His direction for your life? In Week 5 of Uncomplicate It, Pastor Kevin McPeak tackles one of the most discouraging spiritual roadblocks: the silence of God. Many people assume something is wrong with their faith when they can’t clearly “hear” God, but Jesus actually taught that His followers can k...

Why does spending time with God feel so hard when we want it to feel natural? In Week 4 of Uncomplicate It, Kevin McPeak addresses one of the most common roadblocks to faith: distraction. Many of us sit down to pray only to find our minds racing, our phones buzzing, and our attention pulled in a dozen directions. But what if distraction isn’t the end of connection with God… what if it’s an invitat...

Shame has a way of making us feel like we need to hide from God. But what if the very places we want to conceal are the places Jesus wants to meet us most? In Week 3 of Uncomplicate It, Pastor Christian Castro walks through the powerful story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4 — a moment where Jesus steps directly into someone’s shame, not to condemn her, but to heal her and change her fut...

What if your busiest season isn’t a barrier to God — but actually your shortcut to Him? In Week 2 of Uncomplicate It, Hosanna Wong tackles one of the most common roadblocks to connecting with God: busyness. Many of us feel like we need a different season of life before we can truly experience God — less chaos, more margin, fewer responsibilities. But what if God wants to meet you right in the midd...

Connecting with God can feel complicated. Many of us carry an unspoken picture of what a “perfect” Christ-follower looks like, and when our real lives don’t match that image, we’re left feeling behind, discouraged, or disconnected. In Week 1 of our new series, Uncomplicate It, Luke Crosby invites us to name the roadblocks that often stand between us and God, to discover how Jesus came to remove th...

What if God wants to bring spiritual renewal to our city today? In Week 4 of our Pray First series, Pastor James Grogan invites us to pray boldly for our city and believe God for awakening, transformation, and salvation. Looking at moments of city-wide revival throughout California’s history and grounding our prayers in 1 Timothy 2:1–4, we’re reminded that every move of God begins not with power o...

What happens when a church dares to pray bold prayers together? In Week 3 of our Pray First series, Luke Crosby invites us to pray intentionally for our church and believe God's for renewal, miracles, and transformation. Beginning with the powerful story of Honi the Circle Maker, we’re reminded that bold, persistent prayer has always been a catalyst for God’s movement among His people. From there,...

As we step into a new year, we’re all thinking about fresh starts, new goals, and big plans for personal growth. But what if the most important change we could make isn’t a new habit or resolution, but a new priority? In this message, we introduce our 2026 church focus: PRAY FIRST — an invitation to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Rooted in 1 Timothy 2:1, we’re reminded that p...

As we step into a new year, we’re all thinking about fresh starts, new goals, and big plans for personal growth. But what if the most important change we could make isn’t a new habit or resolution, but a new priority? In this message, we introduce our 2026 church focus: PRAY FIRST — an invitation to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Rooted in Matthew 9:6-13, we’re reminded that...

What does it look like to wait with joy? In Week 3 of our Christmas series, The Wait Is Over, Grant Hedges walks us through Luke 2 and the story of the shepherds — ordinary, overlooked people who were the first to hear the Good News of Jesus’ birth. Their story reminds us that joy doesn’t come from circumstances, status, or success, but from encountering Jesus. In this message, we’ll discover how...