Oceanside First Presbyterian Church & Preschool

Learning to Walk Again - July 5, 2026 - Isaiah 40: 27-31 - Pastor David Laubach Welcome to Oceanside First Presbyterian Church & Preschool. Join us live every Sunday at 10 am in Oceanside California. 2001 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside 92054 Website: OceansideChurchAndPreschool.org

In this Palm Sunday message, we walk through Bartimaeus, the triumphal entry, and Jesus’ quiet arrival at the temple to see a powerful truth: Jesus did not come merely to relieve pressure around us, but to reclaim the center of our lives. The crowd shouted “Hosanna,” but Jesus was moving with full purpose toward the cross, toward cleansing, and toward the deeper work of renewal. This sermon explor...

Have you ever felt a room change when someone with real weight walks in? That’s how the Gospel of Mark begins—no long introduction, no warm-up. Jesus enters with authority. In Mark 1–2 we see what happens when the King steps forward: disciples drop their nets, unclean spirits obey, fever leaves, and a paralyzed man not only walks—he’s forgiven. But Mark also shows something sobering: it’s possible...

What’s the “soundtrack” playing under your life right now? In this Lent message from Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, we open Habakkuk 3 and talk about the anxiety we carry when the future feels unstable. Sometimes the scene of our life has not changed, but the music underneath it has. Fear gets loud. Sleep gets thin. We brace for impact. Habakkuk knew that feeling. He was honest about trembli...

In this sermon, Pastor Mike Killeen explores the spiritual dangers of relying on self-confidence rather than divine guidance, using the biblical book of Habakkuk to illustrate the fragility of human pride. He compares our tendency to ignore God's "instructions" to building faulty furniture, noting that while ambition and control may appear successful initially, they eventually collapse under the w...

If you were anywhere near social media after the Super Bowl, you felt it. The halftime show featuring Bad Bunny lit up one side of the internet. The Turning Point USA Celebration of America honoring Charlie Kirk lit up the other. Kid Rock stepped in, sang “Till You Can’t,” and then gave a clear gospel invitation about Jesus Christ. Meanwhile, a sign behind the halftime performance declared, “The o...

When life breaks you and God feels quiet, your soul starts asking the questions we don’t always say out loud: Is God listening? Does He care? Am I alone? In Habakkuk 1, a prophet brings raw, honest frustration to God—and instead of being rejected, he’s heard. This message walks through Habakkuk’s complaint, God’s surprising response, and the tension of trusting God when His ways don’t match our ex...

In this message from Oceanside First Presbyterian Church and Preschool, we talk about why Christian endurance grows in community, not isolation. Based on Hebrews 10:24–25 and 1 Corinthians 9:24, this sermon offers practical next steps to build Jesus-centered friendships and carry burdens together. Join us Sundays at 10 a.m. in Oceanside (North County San Diego). Address: 2001 S. El Camino Real, Oc...

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(2 Chronicles 7:14) You can want a better year and still carry the same fear, stress, and habits into it. Wanting change is easy. Training for it is different. In this live message, we open 2 Chronicles 7:14 and talk about what it looks like to build your life around the presence of God. Not religious noise. Real connection. Realignment. A steady pace toward Jesus. If you feel stuck, distracted, s...

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” (1 Corinthians 9:24)