Waves Church

When Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem, he was entering a place with a clearly defined power structure. And part of his mission would turn that power structure completely upside down. Jesus is still the king who disrupts, who upends our expectations, and who invites us into his upside down kingdom.

Sometimes God shows up to get our attention, because we've been focused on the wrong things. Israel was dabbling in idol worship when the prophet Elijah sets up a head-to-head between God and a pagan deity Baal. And God displays his power and presence for a purpose - to turn hearts back to Him. We see God active at the altar, and our response should be like the people of Israel - to say He is God.

About the series When God Shows Up: There are moments when we meet God in a new way. After these moments, we trade a general theory of God for a specific memory of Him. We exchange a concept for an encounter. And whenever God shows up to people in the Bible, they cannot help but leave changed. Let's meet God in a new way through divine encounters in the Old Testament. Because the same God who showed up then is still showing up in our lives today.

Speaker: Taylor Walling

A sermon preached at Waves Church, a church of Christ on Pepperdine University's campus in Malibu, CA.

In Community - On Campus - For the Kingdom

www.waveschurch.com

When situations go from bad to worse, from disappointing to desperate we wonder if anyone is paying attention. Hagar experienced this first hand due to the mistakes and abuses of others. But at the moment she was ready to give up, God showed up. He revealed himself as the God who finds us when we're lost and sees us when we feel invisible.

About the series When God Shows Up: There are moments when we meet God in a new way. After these moments, we trade a general theory of God for a specific memory of Him. We exchange a concept for an encounter. And whenever God shows up to people in the Bible, they cannot help but leave changed. Let's meet God in a new way through divine encounters in the Old Testament. Because the same God who showed up then is still showing up in our lives today.

Speaker: Taylor Walling

A sermon preached at Waves Church, a church of Christ on Pepperdine University's campus in Malibu, CA.

In Community - On Campus - For the Kingdom

www.waveschurch.com

During a time of political uncertainty, the prophet Isaiah encountered God in a dramatic vision. And Isaiah walked away with a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty, God's holiness, and God's mercy. We need that same vision today.

About the series When God Shows Up: There are moments when we meet God in a new way. After these moments, we trade a general theory of God for a specific memory of Him. We exchange a concept for an encounter. And whenever God shows up to people in the Bible, they cannot help but leave changed. Let's meet God in a new way through divine encounters in the Old Testament. Because the same God who showed up then is still showing up in our lives today.

Speaker: Taylor Walling

A sermon preached at Waves Church, a church of Christ on Pepperdine University's campus in Malibu, CA.

In Community - On Campus - For the Kingdom

www.waveschurch.com

"What does [your name] like?" How would someone who knows you well answer that question? Maybe they'd talk about your hobbies or career or favorite way to spend time. But what if they got asked this question: "What is [your name] like?" Those two questions sound similar, but their difference illustrates the wake we all leave behind. In this sermon from 3 John, we talk about the difference between our character and our accomplishments. What kind of wake are you leaving?

Speaker: Taylor Walling

A sermon preached at Waves Church, a church of Christ on Pepperdine University's campus in Malibu, CA.

In Community - On Campus - For the Kingdom

www.waveschurch.com

Are we in control of our lives? When we unlock our phones to look at one thing and 45 minutes disappear through scrolling - who is in control? When we start eating one cookie and go through half the box - who is in control? When we get into a heated interaction with a friend and lose our cool - who is in control? Is it even possible to operate with self-control? And if so, how? This message from guest speaker Chris Collins gives insight and hope for how we can live with a Spirit-led self-control.

To see the visuals Chris references in his message, go to the YouTube version of the sermon. 

Speaker: Chris Collins

A sermon preached at Waves Church, a church of Christ on Pepperdine University's campus in Malibu, CA.

In Community - On Campus - For the Kingdom

www.waveschurch.com

In John 13, Jesus does something so unexpected, so shocking that it has been remembered for generations. Jesus washes their feet. It was common courtesy to have your feet washed before a meal, but this act of love and service from Jesus was anything but common. Jesus shows us what love looks like, and what it means to become great by being the servant of all.

Speaker: Taylor Walling

A sermon preached at Waves Church, a church of Christ on Pepperdine University's campus in Malibu, CA. 

In Community - On Campus - For the Kingdom

www.waveschurch.com

We have the ability to cut people down or build people up with how we speak to them. Life-giving words become treasures stored up in the heart, but hurtful words can create lasting wounds. The writings in Scripture speak to this double-edged reality. The question this sermon asks is: how are we wielding our words? Are we speaking in ways that help or hurt our witness? Are we speaking in ways that bless or in ways that burden?