Faith Community Church Santa Cruz Podcast

"It's Like A Shrewd Dude", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the dishonest servant and Jesus' strange observation "For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light." (Luke 16:1-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on August 9th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"All Ages Worship", part of the series "It's Like This". All Ages Worship service with Youth Ministry Grant Report. Sermon given by Tarah Brown on August 2nd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Available To The Humble", part of the series "It's Like This". Jesus gives the parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector to reveal who is and is not "justified before God." (Luke 18:9-14). Sermon given by Richard Gotthardt on July 26th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Heart", part of the series "It's Like This". Jesus provides an illustration of what does and does not defile a human being. (Matt 15:10-20, Mark 7:14-23). Sermon given by Devin Kleffer on July 19th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Forgiving Master", part of the series "It's Like This". Jesus gives the parable about an incredibly forgiving master, and an unforgiving servant. (Matt. 18:23-35). Sermon given by Brian Person on July 12th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Kind Neighbor", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the Good Samaritan. (Luke 10:25-37). Sermon given by Liz Kitch on July 5th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like Weeds", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the wheat and the weeds. (Matt. 13: 24-30 & 36-43). Sermon given by Adam Nigh on June 28th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"It's Like A Seed", part of the series "It's Like This". The parable of the Sower and the seed where Jesus explains why He uses parables to make significant points. (Matt. 13:1-23). Sermon given by Tarah Brown on June 21st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued Into Community", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". The final words of Colossians describe the rich community of brotherhood Jesus intends for His people (Colossians 4:7-18). Sermon given by Richard Gotthart on June 14th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Presentation", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Jesus has rescued us in order that we might "proclaim the mystery of Christ" (Colossians 4:2-6). Sermon given by John Christie on June 7th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.