Coastal Church Podcast

Devoted to The Vision

As devoted followers, Coastal Church will purpose to reflect Christ’s image to the world around us.

Fully Devoted

The very definition of devotion is "love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity or cause". This week we will introduce what it means to be completely devoted to Christ and to the Word.

A Wish For Peace

Pastor Dave Koop shares a final message for the year 2012 on the power of having peace in our lives through the story of Gideon in the Bible.

A Wish For Joy

Christmas is a busy season with celebrations. In all our activities there is an underlying craving to experience a pure joy, perhaps like we did as a child.

A Wish For Significance

Our real Christmas wish is that during this time we feel we are worthy of attention, and that we are important to someone else. Satan’s primary strategy is for us to value the opinion of others more than the truth of what God says about us. True significance can only come from living for Christ and not the approval of others.

A Wish For A Family

Christmas is rooted in family, and within each one of us there is a yearning for meaningful family relationships at this time of year.

Power to Influence

Guest speaker Gordon Pennington shares on how to be an influence in today's culture.

Come and See

Andrew is a great example of someone who boldly introduced others to Jesus. In this message Pastor Dave Koop examines who Andrew introduced to Jesus, and how it still applies today.

Power to Go

Jesus gave us the order to “GO”. In Matthew 28:18-19 it says, "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

Help To Win In The Everyday Struggles

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with. In this message Pastor Dave Koop goes through how can we tap into this power.

Power Source

God has given us the Holy Spirit to live within us, and this source of power will bring change to the world around us. In a culture that has a negative view of Christianity, Jesus wants us to bring change. Jesus demonstrated that compassion for a hurting world releases His power.

What Destroys Relationships - What Builds Them

The key to building great relationships can be summed up in the great commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Grow Together

Small groups help us grow together because they are a place where we can affirm each otherʼs worth, be honest and open, and pray for each other.

Living a Generous Life

A healthy life group has what we call fellowship. This word is translated from the Greek word koinonia. Koinonia is translated into four essential elements for fellowship: 1. Community 2. Participation 3. Contribution and 4. Generosity. To do life together requires the element of generosity.

Why We Need Each Other

We have this idea that if we are financially or relationally independent, we will be happy. But God had a better way when He designed our lives to be rich with community living interdependent with each other.

Community is God's Way

God’s design of community is reflected in the early church, which had key components that made it healthy and very attractive.

Dig Deep to Build High

In the upside-down kingdom we believe, despite what we see, that God’s word is true. Jesus told Thomas (John 20:29) that those who believe without seeing are blessed. In the kingdom we can be confident because God has approved us through what Jesus has done.

Believing is Seeing

In the upside-down kingdom we believe, despite what we see, that God’s word is true. Jesus told Thomas (John 20:29) that those who believe without seeing are blessed. In the kingdom we can be confident because God has approved us through what Jesus has done.

My Way vs God's Way

God’s way will ensure a brighter future for you and your family! In this message Pastor Dave Koop uses the story of Jacob and Esau as an illustration of how to rule over your appetites, and not to allow them to rule over you. You have no idea what hangs in the balance of your decision to trade your future for a “bowl of stew”.

Bless vs Curse

It seems upside down, but Jesus taught us that in His kingdom we are to bless rather than curse others, and this includes our enemies.

Forgiveness vs Revenge

Joseph is a great character in the Bible that demonstrates the principle of forgiveness versus taking revenge.

Guest Speaker: Carl Gustav Severin

The Re-born Identity

Our destiny is directly related to the understanding of our spiritual identity and the choices we make because of it.

Thy Kingdom Come

Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:10 to pray “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven.” In praying this we are asking for two things: 1. A radical change in society. 2. A radical change within ourselves.

The Rhythm of Rest

Believe it or not - you were created for and with rhythm! True rest can be found when we understand the rhythm of life.

The Ultimate Rest

Faith is the key to the ultimate rest. In Hebrews 4:3 (NLT) it says, "for only we who believe can enter his place of rest."

What Is a Holy Shabbat?

God established this special day at creation and wants us to take time to rest. This time off from our busy lives allows us to grow closer to Him and get refreshed.

The Rest That God Gives

In this message Pastor Cheryl Koop talks about learning to rest in the promises of God. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus says, "Come to Me, all you who labor and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Removing Limitations & Barriers

God has put into our DNA the potential for growth and success, which is unlocked as we delight in His word. If the blessed and successful person is like a tree, then we can likely learn from the largest tree in the world. The largest and strongest living thing on the earth is the Giant Sequoia tree. They do not just survive but thrive.

Preparing For The Next Level

Before you graduate to the next level, there will be tests you have to pass that are designed to prepare you for what’s ahead. David was prepared by a number of tests before he went to a new level in his battle with Goliath.