Coastline Covenant - Sermons

In a world where technology constantly competes for our attention, we risk missing the people and moments that matter most. Through the story of Mary and Martha, Jesus invites us to reclaim our attention so we can experience a richer life of loving God and loving others.

Weekly challenge: Tithe Your Screen Time. Examine your weekly screen-time report and dedicate 10% of that time to Bible reading and prayer during the following week.

During week 7 of our series "Nehemiah: The Burden to Build"... Everything God has given us is ultimately his, and dedication means surrendering those gifts, and ourselves, back to him for his purposes. When we live as a people fully dedicated to God, our joy and worship become a powerful witness that reaches far beyond our walls.

During week 6 of our series "Nehemiah: The Burden to Build"...Passion for God is contagious, spreading from one person to another and growing as we encounter and obey his Word. But the greatest source of our passion is not how deeply we love God, but the extraordinary depth of his love for us.

During week 5 of our series "Nehemiah: The Burden to Build"... While rebuilding Jerusalem, Nehemiah discovers that poorer members of their community are suffering, while wealthy Israelites are taking advantage of the situation. He stops the work long enough to confront the injustice, shares his own example of self-sacrifice, and calls the community to live in the fear of God, living sacrificially and for the benefit of all. 

During week 4 of our series "Nehemiah: The Burden to Build"... Opposition does not always mean you are moving in the wrong direction. Nehemiah 4 shows us how to face resistance with prayer and faithful work, trusting that God may use our obedience not only to rebuild what is broken, but to bring healing to people and places.

We all have been part of shared projects that have been difficult, with uneven workloads, and less than desirable outcomes. Yet, shared projects can be tremendously fruitful and joyful when a shared vision meets a shared burden. The church is a shared project. Owned by no leader, staff or congregant. Yet, we all have a part to play, a role to fulfill, and a responsibility to one another. And when we all step in and participate, God's power is on display. Come join us as we consider how ordinary faithfulness, combined with shared vision, leads to advancing God's work in our hearts and within our world.  

During week 2 of our series "Nehemiah: The Burden to Build"... After months of prayer, Nehemiah asks the king for permission and resources to rebuild Jerusalem. He travels to the city, inspects the walls, develops a plan, and finally invites the people to join him: “Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.”

During week 1 of our series "Nehemiah: The Burden to Build"...God often begins a calling by giving us a burden, then reveals that he has already been preparing us to respond. Nehemiah teaches us to pay attention both to what God has caused us to care about and to what he has already placed in our hands.

During week 7 of our series "Jesus in the City", the topic of judgment is an uncomfortable one. Grace and love are much more inviting. The gospel leads with grace. Grace is a cornerstone of both Jesus' ministry and our faith. Yet the gospel also finishes with judgment. Scripture makes clear that Jesus is a just judge of humanity. So when Jesus pronounces judgment we do well to listen up. Come join us to learn how judgment, while often uncomfortable, is the very thing that helps us understand grace and provides a clear view of Jesus' love for us.  

During week 6 of our series "Jesus in the City", Jesus does not promise a life without storms, but he reveals that whatever overwhelms us is still under his authority, and he meets us there.