Jesus Culture San Diego Message of the Week

In this powerful message from Galatians 1–3, Young Adults Pastor Reigha Tencer reminds us that the Gospel is built on grace, not performance. Discover the freedom that comes from surrendering striving, embracing your identity as a child of God, and trusting fully in the finished work of Jesus.

Pastor Jordan DiMarco continued our journey through 2 Corinthians, reminding us that the true Gospel can never be separated from the cross. Through Paul’s example, we were challenged to reject the world’s pursuit of influence and self-promotion, embracing instead a life marked by humility, sacrifice, and dependence on God’s strength. As we examine our own hearts, we’re invited to trust that God’s grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our weakness.

Pastor Andrew Heligenthal unpacked 2 Corinthians 8–10, revealing how a cross-shaped life is marked by generosity, gratitude, and self-giving love. Through Paul’s example of the Macedonian church, we were challenged to see giving not as an obligation, but as an invitation to reflect the heart of Jesus in every area of our lives. As we surrender our time, talents, and resources, we become active participants in God’s Kingdom and His work in the world.

In this week’s message, Our YA Pastor Reigha Tencer walks through 2 Corinthians 5–7, reminding us to live with an eternal perspective rather than chasing the approval of the world. She unpacks what it means to be ambassadors of Christ, compelled by His love, transformed into new creations, and entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. Through Paul’s example, we’re challenged to widen our hearts, embrace godly repentance, and reflect Jesus in both our words and our lives.

On Father’s Day, Pastor Jordan DiMarco shared a message on the ministry of the Holy Spirit through the imagery of wine, oil, and salt. He taught how the Holy Spirit cleanses, heals, and preserves God’s work in our lives, inviting us to continually make room for His presence. Pastor Jordan also challenged us to partner with the Holy Spirit by leading with presence, worship, and prayer.

Pastor Zack taught from 2 Corinthians 1–4, highlighting how God often does His deepest work through our trials and weaknesses. He encouraged the church to receive God’s comfort and extend it to others, allowing pain to become a source of hope and ministry. The message also challenged believers to measure success by faithfulness and transformation rather than the world’s standards of power, influence, and image.

Pastor Banning teaches that God is inviting us into partnership with His heart, believing for salvations not only among those we know but also those we don’t. As we allow our hearts to be moved by what moves Him, we step into true compassion, a deep, gut-wrenching response that leads us to prayer and action. Every move of God in history has come through people who carried what was on His heart, and He is still inviting us to do the same.

On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Zack Curry shared a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 11–12 about honoring the Holy Spirit through unity, humility, and reverence. He reminded us that spiritual gifts and communion were never meant to elevate ourselves, but to strengthen the body of Christ and point people to Jesus. The message was an invitation to hunger for more of God while living in love and unity with one another.

Pastor Corey Russell brought a powerful message on the fresh filling of the Holy Spirit and the invitation to hunger for more of God. Through Acts 1 & 2, he reminded us that Christianity was never meant to be lived through knowledge alone, but through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. As a church family, we were encouraged to pursue deeper intimacy with Jesus and boldly carry His presence into our everyday lives.