Imperial Beach Church

What does it look like to experience peace in a season of waiting? In Week 2 of our Christmas series, The Wait Is Over, Christian Castro unpacks the story of Simeon in Luke 2 — a man who waited for the Messiah with deep trust, active faith, and clear eyes. His life shows us that peace isn’t passive… It’s something God grows in us as we walk with Him. In this message, we’ll explore how peaceful wai...

What does it look like to live with integrity in a season of waiting? Luke Crosby kicks off our Christmas series, The Wait is Over, unpacking how Joseph waited... with integrity. And it brought God lots of glory. In this message, we will unpack how we also can wait with integrity, and how that often looks like: Protection (Protecting those God has entrusted us with, instead of protecting our own r...

What does it mean to live from the victory Jesus has already won for you? In Week 6 of Made For This, Grant Hedges closes out our series in Ephesians by reminding us that when we put our faith in Jesus, we already have victory. In Ephesians 6:10 –18, Paul teaches that we don’t fight for victory — we stand in victory by putting on the armor of God and praying in the Spirit. Because the enemy knows...

How can we live as Christ has called us to live in our relationships? How can we live worthy of our calling in our homes? In Week 5 of Made For This: A Study through the Book of Ephesians, Luke Crosby teaches from Ephesians 5 and 6, where Paul instructs us on how this translates to our marriages, relationships with kids, parents, and loved ones. Through God's Word, we will discover how we are each...

What does it mean in today's world to truly live like Christ? What does it look like to live worthy of the calling God has given you? In Week 4 of Made For This, Luke Crosby teaches from Ephesians 4:1–6, where Paul shifts from reminding us who we are in Christ to how we are called to live because of Christ. Our position in Christ changes our posture in life. Living worthy looks like humility, gent...

How does Christ's love change how we live? In Week 3 of our series Made for This: A Study through the Book of Ephesians, we unpack a prayer that Paul prays, and how we too can be praying for our lives, family, friends, and church as well. In Ephesians 3:14 -21 we learn to pray for strength, love, knowledge, fullness, and more... because God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine! So we sh...

Have you ever felt like something was working against you? Like something was pulling you away from your purpose, direction, and joy? In today's message we unpack Ephesians 2. Together we will discover how it's true– yes, sin is working against us. But there is good news. Grace is working for us. And when we put our faith in Jesus, we are now– in Christ. And when you are in Christ, all that is tru...

Have you ever wondered, "Who am I?" or "What am I made for?" These are questions humans have asked from the beginning of time, and the Word of God has answers for us. We are starting a new series called Made for This: A Study through the Book of Ephesians, and for Week 1 of our series, we are unpacking how we are made for knowing Christ. Throughout this message, we will unlock these truths: Our id...

Have you ever felt defeated? Have you ever felt weighed down by disappointment, discouragement, or uncertainty of the future? In the final week of our series, Living Lightly, we discover how Jesus called his disciples, and calls his disciples today to drop a posture of defeat, follow Jesus' pace, and live in victory by the power of God. It turns out, what we thought was a symbol of defeat might be...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with how much there is to care about? Have you ever felt like you're living on autopilot, drifting away from a sense of purpose or peace? In Week 4 of our series, Living Lightly, we discover how Jesus wants to help us carry our burdens, give us directed passion, and help us live lives of purpose. Instead of being people who are quick to criticize, quit, quiet, or clo...

Week 8 of Everyday Miracles – What do we do when life doesn't go as planned? What does Jesus think about our suffering? What are God's plans for us now? Has He forgotten us? Through the story of raising Lazarus from the dead, we will learn that God will call His followers back to life again. God has not forgotten you. And He has not forgotten your loved ones. Be encouraged through this message, th...

Everyday Miracles - Week 1 | Jesus still does miracles today– through ordinary things, in our everyday lives. For this series, we’re unpacking seven miracles of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John—each one a sign revealing God's power, purpose, and presence in our lives. In today’s message, we explore Jesus’ first miracle: turning water to wine. This wasn’t just about keeping a party going—it was...

Week 4 of Love Is — Rejoice in Truth & Forever Pastor Grant Hedges closes out our series Love Is! as he teaches us that God sent his one and only son, Jesus, so that he could love us unconditionally! Also, we should not keep tabs on the wrongs that others do to us but should love them because, through love, we set others for success and should not be slow to recognize when we are wrong. Hopefu...

In this message from our “Love Is” series, Pastor Luke Crosby, dives into Why love is a choice, not just a feeling (sorry, Hollywood rom-coms). Keeping a “record of wrongs” fuels resentment and hurts relationships practical ways to release anger instead of feeding it. Why forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting—but it does mean letting go. If you’ve ever found yourself rehashing old arguments, holding...

Join Pastor Luke Crosby and Dr. Amanda Pavich as they unpack what it truly means to love—something we learn through patience and kindness and explain to us that Love Is not Jealous, Proud, or  Rude. So, what does real love look like in marriage? If you believe movies, romance novels, reality TV, or online dating is just one big, emotional high where everything magically works out. But let’s be rea...

Love isn’t just warm fuzzies and Hallmark moments; it’s a lifestyle that mirrors God’s character. In this four-week series, we’re digging into 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a to get real about what love looks like in action. From patience that doesn’t snap in traffic to kindness that’s not just for show, we’ll unpack how love isn’t jealous, proud, rude, easily angered, or petty enough to keep score. Instead...

What do we do when we feel like we are “at the end of our rope”? Where do we turn to for help? In the final installment of the NEXT RIGHT STEP series, Pastor Guy Johnson explores Psalm 143, written by King David in a time of great trouble. It illustrates how seeking renewal and direction through a posture of surrender and ultimately asking for God's help to turn situations around for His glory is...

We are made to be in relationships with God, humanity, and all creation. In Week 4 of the NEXT RIGHT STEP series, Pastor Luke examines what the scriptures tell us about deepening our connections in healthy, life-giving ways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A beautiful life doesn't happen by accident. It takes intention. We must develop purposeful rhythms to accomplish this task. In week 3 of NEXT RIGHT STEP, Pastor Kevin McPeak shows how Jesus practiced these rhythms consciously and how we too can develop spiritually and relationally as we build these regular healthy habits into our own lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Series Description: Faith isn’t a sprint—it’s more like a slow, uphill hike where you’re not always sure if you packed the right snacks. Whether it’s growing spiritually, finding some emotional sanity, or figuring out what on earth your purpose is, it starts with trusting God and taking one small, bold step. Psalm 143:8 is our reminder to check in with God each morning (before coffee counts) and l...

Merry Christmas! May the genuine joy that Jesus brings be with you and your loved ones this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do Christians mean by “Heaven” and is it something we will only see when we die? In week three of our series “THE PROMISE,” Pastor Luke explains and breaks down the Bible's promise of eternity for those who follow Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In a season that emphasizes the importance of giving thanks, it’s important for us to remember that gratitude is a response to God’s limitless love and grace. In this encouraging message, we’re reminded to give thanks in all circumstances and trust that God is at work even in challenging times. Join us for a reminder that giving thanks is ultimately all about God’s incomparable goodness. Hosted on...

Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. We do our best but things still fall apart, go wrong, or otherwise lead to disappointment. In the middle of those difficult times, it’s easy to question or even feel like we’re wrestling with God. But that struggle doesn’t have to lead to even more discouragement. In the final week of HE'S STILL GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS, we can find hope and strength for t...