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SERIES: Live the Story, Tell the Story

You’ve tried to change. You’ve read the books. You’ve made the promises. You’ve told yourself, “This time will be different.”

But what if the reason you’re still stuck isn’t lack of effort—but isolation?

In this message from Colossians 3, we explore why true transformation doesn’t happen in private—but in the context of gospel-formed community.

You’ll discover:

-Why willpower alone won’t free you

-How community is God’s designed environment for change

-What it means to “put on” the new self

-Five good things that become idols—and how Jesus sets us free

If you’re tired of trying harder and still ending up in the same place—this message is for you.

You weren’t meant to change alone.

We are being discipled every day—by screens, opinions, cultural narratives, and the quiet pressure to add something more to Jesus. But what if the real battle isn’t out there, but inside us?

In this message from Colossians 2, Pastor Christian calls us back to the simplicity and power of the gospel: Christ is enough. No add-ons. No mascots. Just Jesus, reshaping our lives from the inside out. If you’ve felt spiritually distracted, burnt out, or pulled in a thousand directions—this message is for you.

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Watch now and reclaim your mind for the gospel.

In this week’s message, Pastor Christian shares reflections from his recent time in France — a yearly pilgrimage of silence, prayer, and mission that reminds us how deeply our souls need rest and restoration in God’s presence.

Drawing from Luke 5, this message challenges us to follow the example of Jesus: to withdraw to quiet places so we can see people the way He does — the overlooked, the outcast, the ones everyone else ignores.

Christian weaves in the powerful true story of Hugh Hefner’s unexpected encounter with grace — and what it reveals about our deep hunger for real love and the relentless pursuit of God’s love for every soul.

At the heart of this message is an invitation: find your “lonely place,” sit in the silence, let your soul be restored — and then open your table, share your story, and tell His story. It’s not about perfection but about living a life formed and sent — becoming disruptive disciples who trust God’s story and tell it boldly.

Scripture: Luke 5:27–32

Theme: Silence, Formation, Mission, Table, Storytelling

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What if rest wasn’t laziness—but holy resistance? This Sunday, we explored the ancient practice of Sabbath not as a break from life, but as the very way God intended us to live it. In a world running on anxiety and performance, Sabbath invites us to live differently—rooted, restored, and renewed.

Ceremonies of Becoming: How Sacred Rhythms Rewrite the Stories We Live By

We often think our lives are shaped by our careers, personalities, or natural talents. But Scripture tells a deeper story: we are formed most profoundly by the narratives we believe—about ourselves, about God, and about the world.

In this powerful message from Exodus 12:33–50, Phil Chan explores how God uses spiritual ceremonies to rewrite those narratives and form a new kind of people. From the original Passover to our practices today, sacred rhythms have always been God’s way of reshaping identity, cultivating freedom, and calling His people into deeper formation.

Watch this message to discover how your own story can be rewritten through sacred rhythms—and how spiritual practices are not just traditions, but powerful tools for transformation.

This past Sunday as we closed worship, we paused to reflect on the unrest unfolding in our city and nation—not with shallow answers, but pursuing deep spiritual clarity.

Pastor Christian reminded us:

“The issue will always be: Who is King?”

We are not primarily divided by immigration policy or politics—but by competing kings and rival hopes. Amid chaos and conflict, the people cry out for leadership, for justice, for stability. And the church must respond not with partisan noise, but with the steady declaration: Jesus is King.

In a world where:

-Border communities are strained,

-Immigrants face fear and exploitation,

-Locals feel powerless amidst bureaucracy and polarization,

-Protests are often both sincere and manipulated,

-Outrage is profitable while unity costs too much...

-We are called to live differently.

As followers of Jesus, our response is:

Listen with discernment. Not every chant is a threat. Not every policy is righteous. We need spiritual wisdom.

Resist simplification. Jesus never walked in rigid ideology. He always modeled a third way.

Build bridges. Love your enemies. Speak the truth with compassion. Confront fear tactics—even on your own side.

Hold hope. Not blind optimism, but cross-shaped, resilient hope that risks being misunderstood to love well.

We ended by laying down our burdens at the feet of the True King, acknowledging that many in our church were carrying the weight of personal pain, political confusion, and Father’s Day grief.

We stood and prayed this together:

“In a world divided by fear, make us people of both truth and tenderness…

Let your healing love cover every story.

Let your Spirit form us in the courage of Jesus…

God of mercy, God of justice—make us whole, and send us out to be peacemakers in a divided world.”

On this Father’s Day, we welcomed SunAwh Park, Campus Director at YWAM Kona, to bring a timely and powerful message for our church and our city.

With a heart for revival, discipleship, and the next generation, SunAwh carries a passion for seeing ordinary people live on mission—right where they are. In this message, he invites us to trust God more deeply, surrender more boldly, and live out the call of spiritual legacy in a time of unrest and cultural shaking.

We also took time to pray into the unrest in Los Angeles, believing God is stirring something fresh in families, churches, and neighborhoods.

What if the deepest joy you’re looking for isn’t found in success, comfort, or control—but in being truly loved?

In this message, Pastor [Your Name] unpacks Jesus’ final prayer in John 17—a moment where He records not information, but formation for His disciples. Just like a father making videos for his kids before he dies, Jesus speaks over His followers and reveals three core "rules for life":

Be Formed by the Truth — In a post-truth world, Jesus anchors us in God’s Word.

Pursue Unity That Costs — Unity is more than harmony—it’s a mission-rooted love.

Live Like the Most Loved — Jesus doesn’t just want believers. He wants us to know we are beloved.

We also contrast this with Arthur Brooks’ research on happiness and explore why our culture’s definitions of truth and joy fall short. Jesus doesn’t promise shallow happiness—He offers a fulfilled joy, rooted in identity, love, and calling.

Key Passage: John 17:13–26

Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t just pray for you—He forms you to live as one who is loved, sent, and secure.

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What if the thing standing between you and your purpose… is your comfort?

In this message, The Call That Disrupts Everything, Pastor Christian Martinsen walks through the moment Jesus first calls His disciples in Mark 1:14–20 — a passage where a few fishermen drop everything at the sound of one voice.

Jesus doesn’t wait for them to be ready.

He interrupts.

He reorders.

He remakes.

This isn’t a story about fishermen — it’s a story about you.

And the question is: Will you drop your nets and follow?

Key Takeaways:

-The Kingdom doesn’t enhance your life — it takes over your life with grace.

-“Follow Me” is not an invitation to inspiration. It’s a call to total surrender.

-God isn’t waiting for a more prepared version of you — your time is now.

-Repentance isn’t guilt. It’s turning from “what serves me” to serving the King.

-You don’t make yourself into something — He makes you.

Cultural Insight:

In a world that constantly tells us “if it doesn’t serve you, cut it off,” Jesus invites us into something radically different:

-A mission bigger than yourself. A purpose born out of surrender.

-Not self-expression. Kingdom transformation.

Watch now and rediscover your calling.

Because when Jesus calls, everything changes.

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Message Title: Sent But Secure | Luke 10:1–22

Series: Disruptive Discipleship

What if the greatest joy in life isn’t what you do for God—but knowing you’re already His? In this message, we explore Luke 10, where Jesus sends out 72 ordinary disciples into a world that’s hungry, hostile, and ready. You’ll discover why the harvest is plentiful, why revival begins with obedience, and how true discipleship isn’t safe—but it is secure.

→ Learn how to pray for laborers, not just revival.

→ Embrace your place in a quiet but powerful move of God.

→ Rejoice—not in your success, but that your name is written in heaven.