Coastal Church Podcast

A life of faith in Christ will at times upset others. In Acts 19 we see the following attributes of faith upset the people of Ephesus:

• Faith rooted in the power of the Holy Spirit.

• Faith rooted in the word of God.

• Faith rooted in the name of Jesus.

• Faith that produces miracles and renounces demonic powers.

This Sunday we’re excited to have guest speaker, Pastor John Oh, speak a message titled “Rejoice in the Gospel”.

John Oh has been serving as the senior pastor of SaRang Church in Seoul for 21 years, overseeing a membership growth of over 100,000. He places a strong emphasis on intentional discipleship in the workplace, global networking, and the unification of the two Koreas. He received a Ph.D. from Potchefstroom University and was a Harvard University Fellow. He also currently serves as the president of SaRang Global Academy (SaGA) and as the chairman of the board at Soongsil University. John is married to Nan-young Oh and has two sons, Joseph and Timothy, and two granddaughters, Eden and Ayla.

Psalms 111 and 112 are both acrostics of the Hebrew alphabet, which helps pair these psalms together in a way that they complement each other. In Psalm 111 you have the qualities of God. In Psalm 112 the qualities of a person sees their identity in God.

The book of The Acts of the Apostles is the blueprint of how Jesus established His church. In chapter 18 we see how God used ordinary people, regardless of their background, race, gender, or profession to accomplish His plan of making disciples.

As we look at the characters, we see that they experienced the same challenges you and I do yet they all invested into the work of the kingdom.

Acts chapter 17 features three cities that Paul shared the Gospel. Each of the encounter was somewhat different and teaches a valuable lesson on how to share our faith.

In Acts 16 we find the apostle Paul on his second missionary journey with Silas. Along the way, they have several gospel encounters that result in the transformation of lives. The diversity of backgrounds among those they meet illustrates that no one is beyond God's reach. This chapter encourages us to trust in the power of the Gospel and the importance of prayer to see people have a God encounter.

This weekend we honour the dads and father figures in our lives, and take a moment to reflect on our Heavenly Father. God's love for us is so real and personal; He’s not some distant deity, but a loving Father who’s deeply invested in every aspect of our lives. Whether we’ve felt His presence in our best moments or leaned on Him during our toughest times, God’s been there, loving us with a perfect, unwavering love.

In Acts 15:2 we read of “no small dissension and dispute” arising in the church. However, by verse 31 we read there was great joy throughout the church. This chapter in Acts is a blueprint for the church showing us how to go from conflict to connection.

In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas are blazing a trail in missionary work. Despite facing severe opposition and physical harm, they continue their mission to spread the gospel. Their perseverance, even in the face of danger, is a powerful example of dedication to God's calling.

In Acts chapter 13, The Holy Spirit directed the church to separate Barnabas and Saul to embark on what is known as Paul’s first missionary trip. The Biblical pattern seen here is for the church leaders to pray and fast and then follow the leading of the Holy Spirit to lay hands on those who are called and send them on their assignment.