Coastal Church Podcast

Faith is revealed in what we bring to God, not just what we believe. In the story of Cain and Abel, two offerings look similar, but only one is accepted because it is given by faith and obedience. Today we face the same choice: the way of Cain, or the way of Abel.

Hebrews 11:3 shows that we understand creation by faith, a faith God has given to every believer, not a special kind reserved for a few. Everyone places faith in something, and Christian faith trusts a personal God who spoke the universe into existence, giving life meaning and hope. We exercise faith by believing God’s Word and speaking it, just as God created by speaking. The greatest act of faith is trusting God’s plan of redemption through Jesus.

The Bible tells us the "just shall live by faith," and Hebrews 11 shows us ordinary people who trusted God when it would have been easier not to, choosing His voice over fear, comfort, or crowd opinion. Over the next few months, we will study these “hall of faith” characters and discover that no matter what situation we face, with God on our side, faith always has another move.

As we come to the close of 2025, we don’t just want to finish the year; we want to finish strong, moving from glory to glory.

This year, God invited us into a simpler but deeper way of living with one word: Abide, not striving harder, but staying closer to Jesus. 

As we look back, we see how abiding has shaped us, prepared us, and is still leading us forward into transformation.

Join us for a special Christmas Service, streaming LIVE from Downtown Vancouver, as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ! This year’s service will feature a heartwarming message from our Senior Pastor and an opportunity to celebrate Christmas with church family & friends.

Join us for a special Christmas Service, streaming LIVE from Downtown Vancouver, as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ! This year’s service will feature a heartwarming message from our Senior Pastor and an opportunity to celebrate Christmas with church family & friends.

We live in a world full of noise, distractions, and things that promise meaning but leave us empty. Beneath it all is a simple question: Are we chasing what’s trivial, or are we carrying what truly matters?

When Scripture speaks of the glory of God, it describes something weighty, real, and transformative. An encounter with God’s glory exposes what is empty and draws us into a life of substance, purpose, and eternal significance.

In a world where peace often feels tied to circumstances, God offers something far deeper and unshakable. This weekend, we will learn how true peace isn’t found in life getting easier, but in living within the presence of God. When His glory is near, peace follows, guarding our hearts and minds, restoring what’s been broken, and steadying us no matter what we face.

Before God brought the Children of Israel into the Promised Land, he first took them through the desert, in the liminal space, in order to shape them and equip them for the Promised Land. Likewise, God will often take us through our desert to prepare us for what is to come, and that is often where we experience His glory.

Join us this weekend as we welcome special guest speaker Karl Martin — visionary leader and founder/CEO of Arable, a leadership house dedicated to cultivating healthy culture and shaping leaders who impact the world.

You won’t want to miss the wisdom and encouragement he’ll bring!