Oceanside SDA Church Sermons

Keep Moving Forward in Faith

Starting a new journey with Jesus is a beautiful thing, but staying on that journey takes commitment. Sometimes, the pull of old habits, familiar surroundings, or past ways of living can make us want to go back to what we once knew. But when Jesus changes our hearts, He invites us into something new.

In Luke 9:62, Jesus reminds us that following Him means keeping our eyes focused ahead rather than looking back. Our past may be part of our story, but it does not have to define our future. Through His grace, we are given a fresh start, a new purpose, and the opportunity to grow closer to Him each day.

If you have recently found your faith in Jesus, keep going! There may be days when your faith feels strong and others when you struggle. Don’t be discouraged by setbacks or tempted to return to the things God is leading you away from. Spend time in His Word, stay connected with other believers, pray even when you don’t know what to say, and remember that you don’t have to walk this journey alone.

And for those of us who have followed Jesus for years, this is a reminder for us, too. Faith is not just about how we begin; it is about continuing to walk with Him every day.

You don’t have to return to who you were when Jesus is leading you toward who He created you to be. Keep your eyes on Him, trust His leading, and keep moving forward. The best place to be is right where God is leading you.

We continue with our Hope Intelligence series with a sermon by Pastor Ron Sydney. We hope you are blessed by this uplifting message.

Aren Rennacker shares the first message from our new sermon series “Hope Intelligence” entitled, “Together Hopeful.”

Reaching Beyond Our Walls

What if reaching someone for Jesus starts with trying something new?

As a church, we are called to share the love of Jesus with the people around us. But sometimes we get comfortable doing things the way we have always done them. While there is nothing wrong with familiar traditions, we must also be willing to step outside our comfort zones and explore new ways to reach those who may never think about walking through a church door.

Outreach and evangelism don't always have to look like traditional church programs or Bible studies. Sometimes it starts with a simple invitation, a community event, a conversation over a meal, a service project, or simply showing someone that they are loved and valued. We have to be willing to meet people where they are, build genuine relationships, and create opportunities for them to experience the love of Christ.

Trying something new may feel uncomfortable, and not every idea will be a success. But we will never know what doors God can open if we aren't willing to try. Our community is changing, and the ways we connect with people may need to change as well. The message of the gospel never changes, but the ways we share it can be creative, fresh, and meaningful.

My challenge to each of us is simple: Be willing to try something different. Invite someone who doesn't attend church. Get involved in a community activity. Look for opportunities to serve. Be intentional about building relationships with people outside our church family.

Let's remember that our church isn't just a place for those who already know Jesus; it's also a place for those who are searching, questioning, hurting, or simply looking for somewhere to belong.

Let's be a church that doesn't just wait for people to come through our doors, but one that is willing to go out and meet them where they are. Who knows? One small step of faith could make an eternal difference in someone's life.

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations...” — Matthew 28:19 (KJV)

Pastor Kevin shares an uplifting message entitled, “Every Meal a Communion.” We hope you are blessed by this message.

The Table of Grace

There’s something meaningful about gathering around a table.

A table is a place where we slow down. We put aside the busyness of life, make room for one another, and remember that we were never meant to walk this journey alone.

That is part of what makes Communion so meaningful.

On Sabbath, we are already invited to pause. The world tells us to keep moving, keep producing, and keep going. But Sabbath reminds us to stop and remember who God is and who we are because of Him.

And Communion invites us to pause even deeper.Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” — Luke 22:19

Before Jesus went to the cross, He gathered His disciples together. He knew what was coming, yet His focus was still on them. He washed their feet, served them, and shared the bread and the cup.There is something beautiful about that picture.Before we take Communion, we kneel at the feet of one another. In the foot washing, we are reminded that following Jesus means laying down our pride, extending forgiveness, and being willing to serve. We are reminded that none of us comes to the table because we are better than someone else.

We come because we need grace.

Like the waves along our Oceanside shore, life keeps moving. Seasons change, weeks pass, and sometimes we can become so caught up in everything happening around us that we forget what matters most.

Communion calls us back.Back to the cross.

Back to humility.
Back to reconciliation.
Back to Jesus.

The bread reminds us of His body, given for us. The cup reminds us of His blood, poured out for us. And the entire service reminds us that our salvation is not something we earned. It is a gift of grace.

So as we gather around the Communion table this Sabbath, may we slow down long enough to remember.

Remember what Jesus has done.Remember the grace we have received.

Remember the people sitting beside us—not as strangers, competitors, or people who have disappointed us, but as brothers and sisters for whom Christ also gave His life.

And when we rise from our knees and leave the table, may we carry that spirit of humility, forgiveness, and grace with us.

Because Communion is not simply about remembering what Jesus did for us.

It is also a reminder of how Jesus calls us to live because of Him.

“Do this in remembrance of Me.” — Luke 22:19

Pastor Kevin will, share an exciting and uplifting message entitled, “Reading Scripture Latinamente.”

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're exploring what it means to live between two worlds and see our bicultural identity as a God-given strength. Join us this Sabbath as we look at Moses' story and learn to read Scripture Latinamente. Knowing where we come from is the key to discovering where God is leading us next.

The Faith We Pass On

There’s something beautiful about the way the ocean carries things from one generation to the next.

The waves that reach our Oceanside shore today began their journey long before we ever saw them. In much the same way, our lives are shaped by the people, stories, traditions, and faith that came before us.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are reminded of the richness found in generations of family, culture, language, music, food, and tradition. But perhaps one of the greatest things we can pass from one generation to another is our faith.

Psalm 78:4 says, “We will not hide them from their children, telling the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.”

Faith was never meant to stop with us. For many families, faith has been woven into generations of their story. Grandparents who prayed, parents who sacrificed, and families who held on to God through difficult seasons have left something behind that cannot be measured.

But heritage isn’t only about remembering where we came from. It is also about asking what we will pass on.

What will the next generation learn about God because they watched us live? Will they see that prayer matters? Will they see that worship is more than a song? Will they see that our faith remains steady even when life is uncertain?

The ocean reminds us that every wave leaves something on the shore. In the same way, every generation leaves something behind for the one that follows.

May we be intentional about passing on more than traditions. May we pass on a living faith—a faith that knows God, trusts Him, and continues to tell the story of what He has done.

And may the generations that come after us be able to look back and say, “They taught us to love God. They showed us what faith looks like. And they helped us know Jesus.”

What a beautiful legacy that would be.

We hope you are blessed by this message, continuing on with our sermon series, Right Side Up, with a sermon entitled Light in Darkness.

Kevin Galeano continues on the Right Side Up sermon series with a sermon entitled "Sazón". We hope you are blessed by this message.

Pastor Mat Feeley continues with the Right Side Up sermon series wish a sermon entitled Broken Record. We apologize for the sound quality as we experienced significant technical issues. Nevertheless, we hope you continue to be blessed.

Pastor Mat will continue the sermon series, Right Side Up with a sermon entitled The Heart of the Matter.

Brian O'Hair Will continue our sermon series, right side up, with an exciting and uplifting message, entitled Blessed Are the Merciful"