Faith Community Church Santa Cruz Podcast

"My Kingdom Is About Humility", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus confronts the self-exaltation of the religious leaders and presents the fact that in His kingdom "those who humble themselves will be exalted" (Matthew 23:1-12). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 22nd, 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.

"My Wisdom Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus is challenged by the Pharisees about politics and taxes, the Sadducees about the resurrection, and the experts on Mosaic law and He wipes the floor with His wise answers (Matthew 22:15-40). Sermon given Devin Kleffer on March 15th, 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.

"My Invitation Is Open", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet where the honored guests refuse the invitation, and the king ends up inviting the nobodies to the feast (Matthew 22:1-14). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 8th, 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.

"My Kingdom Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus tells the brutal parable of the tenant to communicate who will have the kingdom of God taken from them and who will receive it (Matthew 21:33-46). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 1st, 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.

"My Authority Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus is questioned "by what authority are you doing these things?" (signs of the kingdom). Jesus answers and gives the parable of the 2 sons to address belief in Him (Matthew 21:23-32). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 22nd, 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.

"God Of Faithfulness", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew word "emet" which means trustworthy, faithful, and reliable. In 2 Samuel God tells King David not to build the Temple, but promises His future faithfulness that builds on His past faithfulness (Exodus 34:6; 2 Samuel 7:4-17). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 15th, 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.

"God Of Loyal Love", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew word "Khesed" or loyal love. In Numbers 14 Moses asks God to spare Israel solely because of God's loyal love (Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:11-19). Sermon given by John Christie on February 8th, 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.

"God Of Slow Anger", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew words for "heat" and "nose" to understand God's anger. Isaiah describes God's anger against the rebellious Israel (Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 5:21-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 1st, 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.

"God Of Grace", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn about the Hebrew word "Khen" to describe God's grace, even when we don't deserve this grace (Exodus 34:6; Genesis 33:1-11). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on January 25th, 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.

"God Of Compassion", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn about the Hebrew word for "womb" to describe God's compassion, even when God's people stray far away from Him (Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 49:13-16). Sermon given by John Christie on January 18th, 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.