Coastal Church Podcast

Guest speaker Gordon Pennington shares on how to be an influence in today's culture.

Andrew is a great example of someone who boldly introduced others to Jesus. In this message Pastor Dave Koop examines who Andrew introduced to Jesus, and how it still applies today.

Jesus gave us the order to “GO”. In Matthew 28:18-19 it says, "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with. In this message Pastor Dave Koop goes through how can we tap into this power.

God has given us the Holy Spirit to live within us, and this source of power will bring change to the world around us. In a culture that has a negative view of Christianity, Jesus wants us to bring change. Jesus demonstrated that compassion for a hurting world releases His power.

The key to building great relationships can be summed up in the great commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Small groups help us grow together because they are a place where we can affirm each otherʼs worth, be honest and open, and pray for each other.

A healthy life group has what we call fellowship. This word is translated from the Greek word koinonia. Koinonia is translated into four essential elements for fellowship: 1. Community 2. Participation 3. Contribution and 4. Generosity. To do life together requires the element of generosity.

We have this idea that if we are financially or relationally independent, we will be happy. But God had a better way when He designed our lives to be rich with community living interdependent with each other.

God’s design of community is reflected in the early church, which had key components that made it healthy and very attractive.