FCC Young Adults Sermons

We are in an ancient battle between the kingdom of God and the enemy, and most of the conflict happens in the unseen decisions of our daily lives. In Ephesians 6, Paul doesn’t just describe armor; he reveals the character of God that we are called to “put on” every day—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word. The real fight is not about external threats, but about whether we will rely on ourselves or on God’s nature as our source of reality and direction. This message challenges the instinct to trust our hearts and instead anchors us in who God actually is. What if spiritual warfare is less about fighting harder—and more about surrendering who gets to define truth in your life?

Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10-20 (NLT)
Prov 18:1(ESV)
Jeremiah 17:9 (ESV)
Ecclesiastes 9:3 (ESV)
Romans 3:10-12 (ESV)
Deuteronomy 32:4 (ESV)
Titus 1:2 (NIV)
Psalm 119:160 (ESV)


Resources:
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Website- fccsantamaria.org

Most Christians know the phrase “put on the armor of God”—but few actually live like they’re in a war. Ephesians 6 reminds us that spiritual battles are not occasional, they’re constant, and standing firm requires intentional, daily action. This armor isn’t something we admire—it’s something we actively put on through prayer, Scripture, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. The enemy is strategic, deceptive, and relentless, but we don’t fight for victory—we fight from it. This message is a wake-up call: if you’re not suiting up, you’re leaving yourself exposed.

Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10-20


Resources:
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

Romans 11 reminds us that being part of God’s family isn’t something we earned—it’s something we’ve been graciously grafted into. Using the image of a tree, Paul warns believers not to become proud or complacent, but to remain rooted in faith and humility. God is both kind and severe—welcoming those who trust Him while cutting off those who reject Him. Tonight we'll challenge our tendency to take grace for granted and calls us to examine the posture of our hearts. At the end of the day, it’s not about what you’ve been given—it’s about whether you stay connected to the source.

Scripture:
Romans 10:18 - 11:24


Resources:
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

In Romans 9–10, Paul reveals a tragic truth: the people who knew God’s law best still missed the salvation standing right in front of them. They clung to what was familiar instead of trusting what God was doing through Jesus. The gospel invites us into something radically different—a living relationship with God that requires faith, vulnerability, and obedience. But like Israel, we often choose comfort, safety, and the patterns we know instead of stepping into God’s calling. This message challenges us to release the things holding us back and step fully into the life and mission God has for us.

Scripture:
Romans 9:25-33
Romans 10:1-17
Deuteronomy 18:15-19
Psalms 23:1-6


Resources:
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

God has committed himself to his elect people in order to bless all peoples. But like a potter whose clay can be stubborn and uncooperative, God responds by changing the WAYS in which he uses them.

Scripture:
Romans 9:1-29


Resources:
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

We live in this world of suffering but not without the help of the Holy Spirit. We can walk in confidence that nothing will keep us from the love of God. We have an eager hope of whats to come.

Scripture:
Romans 8:16-18
Job 2:1-6
Matt.4:1-4
1Peter 5:6-11
Romans 8:19-25
Isaiah 11:6-9
Romans 8:26-27
Ephesians 6:17-18
Romans 8:28-30
Romans 8:31-36
Hebrews 12:1-2
Romans 8:37-39
Revelation 21:1-7


Resources:
FaceBook- FCC Young Adults
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

God did it! He gave Jesus for our justification, the Holy Spirit for our continual sanctification and adopted us as His sons and daughters. Amazing Grace!

Scripture:
Romans 7:14-25 CSB
Romans 8:1-17a NASB
John 3:16,18 CSB
Romans 6:23NASB
Romans 13:8-10NASB
Matthew 22:37-40NASB
2Corinthians 10:3-5 CSB
Hebrews 11:6 NASB
John14:16,17NASB
2Corinthians 5:1-5NLT


Resources:
FaceBook- FCC Young Adults
Instagram- @fccya
Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

Romans 7 exposes something every believer feels: the internal war between what we know is right and what we actually do. Paul teaches that the law isn’t the problem — it’s holy, good, and reveals the sin we were blind to. God uses His standard to convict us, expose us, and lead us into transformation, not condemnation. Though sin deceives and battles within us, freedom is not found in trying harder but in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Scripture:
Romans 7:7-25

Resources:
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

December 1, 2025

Romans 7 teaches that following Jesus isn’t about obeying God out of pressure — it’s about loving God out of freedom. Paul uses the picture of a marriage covenant to show that when we died with Christ, we were released from the law and united to Him in new life. Instead of producing a harvest of rebellion, our union with Jesus now produces a harvest of good fruit. This message explores the difference between religion and relationship, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live in love, not legalism. Real transformation flows not from trying harder, but from living connected to Christ.

Scripture:
Romans 7:1-6

Resources:
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" 

This world is divided by so much right now. We must remember that there is much which unites us as humans. We are all united by our sinful desires, but also in our need for a savior. To become united as God's people, we cannot be slaves to sin, but rather slaves to righteousness through Jesus Christ.

Scripture:
Romans 6:15-23
Romans 6:1-4
2 Peter 2:20-22

Resources:
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Email- [email protected]
Website- fccsantamaria.org