La Jolla Presbyterian Church Sermons

Wrestling With God - This Sunday Rev. Chad Fransen is preaching, guided by Luke 9:21-27 and the captivating story of Jacob's struggle in Genesis 32. Join us as we unravel the layers of doubt, vulnerability, and ultimate surrender that characterize these encounters, and learn how wrestling with God can lead us to a profound realization of our identity, purpose, and the sacrificial essence of d...

With Open Hands - This Sunday Rev. Paula Taylor is preaching. Paula recently retired from 24 years on staff at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, and she and her husband Bill have been worshiping with us. Rev. Taylor is looking at Psalm 145:8-21, the psalmist's words lead us to reflect on the Lord's abundant goodness and steadfast love, prompting us to respond with open hands and grateful...

What We Will See One Day - This Sunday is part five of the Summer sermon series called 'Open Our Eyes." We're looking at Revelation 22:1-5, a glimpse of what Heaven might look like one day. As we delve into this profound imagery, we are reminded of the eternal hope that lies ahead for all who place their trust in Jesus. Join us as we ponder the beauty and glory of what we will behol...

Don’t Forget What You’ve Seen - This Sunday is part four of the Summer sermon series called 'Open Our Eyes." We're looking at Deuteronomy 4:5-14, a portion of Moses' speech to the Israelites, delivered just before they are about to enter the Promised Land. Through this passage, we are encouraged to reflect on the wonders of God's presence and the powerful displays of His g...

Seeing The Invisible - This Sunday is part three of the Summer sermon series called 'Open Our Eyes." We're looking at Luke 16:19-31, the story of The Rich Man and Lazarus. Join us as we delve into the captivating narrative that challenges us to reflect on our priorities, consider the eternal significance of our choices, and discover the true richness of a life rooted in compassion,...

The God Who Sees - This Sunday is part two of the Summer sermon series called 'Open Our Eyes". We're looking at Psalm 121. Just like the writer of the psalm found comfort in God's protection and guidance, we too can find strength and reassurance in tough times. We're reminded us that God is like a caring guardian who watches over us all the time, and we're encouraged...

Seen and Unseen - This Sunday we're celebrating July 4th with the La Jolla Brass, and having one combined Communion service at 10:00 in the Sanctuary. We're also kicking off a Sermon Series called “Open Our Eyes” this series revolves around the idea of making time to “see” and “notice” the world around us. We're looking at Hebrews 11:1-3, we have faith in things we can not see. We w...

The Staggering Genius of God's Execution - This week Scott Mitchell is sharing a message titled "The Staggering Genius of God's Execution" Looking at John 12:27-36. A thought-provoking journey that explores the question of ultimate authority in our lives. Discover the compelling words of Jesus as He grapples with the weight of His mission, revealing profound insights into the v...

This week Rev. Mindy Smith is preaching, her sermon is titled "Do You Want To Be Well?", and we're looking at John 5:1-15, The Healing at the Pool of Bethesda. Mindy is the Director of the Office of Church Engagement at Whitworth University in Spokane. Join us as we explore the transformative encounter between Jesus and the paralyzed man at the pool of Bethesda. Through this passage...

Don’t Give Up - This week we're concluding a two week look at the book of Jude. Through powerful teachings and reflections, we will delve into the themes of the transformative power of changing our narrative and standing firm in our faith. This week Pastor Paul is preaching, and his sermon is titled "Changing the Narrative", and is based on Jude 1:17-25. In our second week of the se...

Changing the Narrative - This week we're starting a two week look at the book of Jude. Through powerful teachings and reflections, we will delve into the themes of the transformative power of changing our narrative and standing firm in our faith. This week Pastor Paul is preaching, and his sermon is titled "Changing the Narrative", and is based on Jude 1:1-4. In this opening sermon,...

The Work of God and Prayer - In the letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul makes it clear that it is ultimately all about Jesus. Jesus is sufficient and the only way that we will truly feel alive is when we are in Jesus. Join us this spring as we reflect on what it looks like to live a life that is grounded in the saving work of Jesus. This week Pastor Paul is preaching, and his sermon is titl...

What do I wear to follow Jesus? - In the letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul makes it clear that it is ultimately all about Jesus. Jesus is sufficient and the only way that we will truly feel alive is when we are in Jesus. Join us this spring as we reflect on what it looks like to live a life that is grounded in the saving work of Jesus. This week Pastor Chad is preaching, and his sermon is...

The Right Mindset - In the letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul makes it clear that it is ultimately all about Jesus. Jesus is sufficient and the only way that we will truly feel alive is when we are in Jesus. Join us this spring as we reflect on what it looks like to live a life that is grounded in the saving work of Jesus. Join us this week as Pastor Paul delivers an inspiring sermon title...

False Teaching and The Church - In the letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul makes it clear that it is ultimately all about Jesus. Jesus is sufficient and the only way that we will truly feel alive is when we are in Jesus. Join us this spring as we reflect on what it looks like to live a life that is grounded in the saving work of Jesus. This week Pastor Paul is preaching, and the passage is...

True Life Comes Through Jesus - In the letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul makes it clear that it is ultimately all about Jesus. Jesus is sufficient and the only way that we will truly feel alive is when we are in Jesus. Join us this spring as we reflect on what it looks like to live a life that is grounded in the saving work of Jesus. This week Pastor Paul is preaching, and the passage is...

Reconciliation - In the letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul makes it clear that it is ultimately all about Jesus. Jesus is sufficient and the only way that we will truly feel alive is when we are in Jesus. Join us this spring as we reflect on what it looks like to live a life that is grounded in the saving work of Jesus. This week's passage is Colossians 1:15-23 and Noel Musicha and Je...

A Life That Pleases God - In the letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul makes it clear that it is ultimately all about Jesus. Jesus is sufficient and the only way that we will truly feel alive is when we are in Jesus. Join us this spring as we reflect on what it looks like to live a life that is grounded in the saving work of Jesus. This week's passage is Colossians 1:3-14, 28-29. The apo...

Welcome to La Jolla Presbyterian Church's Easter Sunday live stream! Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor Paul will be sharing a powerful message titled "Eu-Catastrophe," exploring the concept of a "good catastrophe" and how Christ's resurrection brings hope and redemption to our broken world. In addition, we're ex...

Who Is This Jesus? Today's world is filled with noise and anxiety. During this season of Lent, Jesus invites you to listen, pray, reflect, and simply Follow. Jesus did not invite people into a life of discipleship by saying, “come and lead with me.” Instead, he invited people to “follow him” and “learn from him.” Between now and Easter we are going to be talking about what it means to “follow...