Trusting An Invisible God
Building an assured reliance on the character, ability, and strength of God even through difficult circumstances.
Sep 08, 2013•30 min
Coastal Church Podcast
Pastor Dave Koop
Pastors Dave and Cheryl Koop are the senior and founding pastors of Coastal, a non-denominational church that meets in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We believe that anointed teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual lives and in the church.
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Episodes
How Trust Works
Trust is the foundation for relationships.
Sep 01, 2013•34 min
Purpose And Vision
Your purpose provides the vision for your life and will motivate your daily activities. The story of Joseph is a great example of someone who fulfilled his vision by understanding his purpose and sticking to his core values.
Aug 18, 2013•41 min
Purpose Discovered
Why do people have trouble finding their purpose? God designed you with a unique purpose and you are equipped with everything you need to fulfill it. By conforming to Godʼs word we can prove (demonstrate the truth or existence of) His perfect will for our life.
Aug 11, 2013•37 min
Purpose Defined
Before you can find your purpose in life and live it out, you must first understand the principles of purpose.
Aug 04, 2013•35 min
Work - An Environment For Spiritual Growth
Everyday work can be a tremendous catalyst for spiritual growth rather than a diversion from our spiritual life.
Jul 21, 2013•37 min
The Theology of Work - Making Sense of the Other Six Days
Work is defined as the purposeful activity, whether manual or mental or both, whether remunerated or not. Work is part of God's plan for our lives, and it becomes the crucible where our character is deeply formed.
Jul 14, 2013•36 min
Holidays - A God Idea
The definition of a holiday is a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. God designed us to enjoy holidays and rest. They are a gift from God to us, and it takes faith to step away from the demands of work to be refreshed.
Jul 07, 2013•30 min
Dr. Caroline Leaf - Our Father's Peace
Since 1981, Dr. Caroline Leaf has researched the human brain with particular emphasis on unlocking its vast, untapped potential. She as specifically focused on the cognitive neuroscientific aspects of TBI/CHI (Traumatic brain injury/Closed head Injury) and the science of thought as it relates to thinking, learning and renewing the mind, gifting and potential. She has been received all over the world by a variety of audiences, due to her unique ability to link the scientific principles of the bra...
Jun 23, 2013•38 min
Preserving Fatherhood
The role of fathers is under attack today and like an endangered species, it needs to be preserved. To preserve fatherhood we first must understand how important it is, and then we need to make a decision to honor it.
Jun 16, 2013•32 min
Our Father's Protection
Have you ever wished you could call on someone who would not only fight your battles, but also calm your fearful heart? There are many names that describe the attributes of God and one of these attributes is the protection He gives His children.
Jun 09, 2013•36 min
Guest Speaker: Gregg Johnson
Gregg Johnson is the founder of a tween movement that is gaining momentum on all over the world called J12. He is the former National Youth Director of the Foursquare Church and is a much sought after speaker at conferences and churches because of his unique ability to capture the attention of all ages and communicate truth.
Jun 02, 2013•39 min
Called To Make Disciples
Pastor Dave Koop uses the Apostle Paul as an example of someone who made disciples. He also confronts 2 common misconceptions about discipleship.We all have someone we can disciple, and we also need someone to disciple us!
May 26, 2013•37 min
Called to Serve
Pentecost is a calling to serve the Lord in the power of the Holy Spirit. Serve means to perform duties or services for another person or an organization. The duty which Jesus needs us to do, is to be a witness.
May 19, 2013•34 min
Called To Care
To follow Jesus means to follow His example of caring for others. Galatians 6:9,10 says, "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have an opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."
May 05, 2013•35 min
Leaders That Finish Strong
The Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 3, "I run to win that which Jesus Christ has already won for me…I don’t look back, I lengthen my stride, and I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus. In order to finish strong you must: Maintain your direction, your discipline, your faith, and Anticipate your reward.
Apr 28, 2013•45 min
Leading Despite Our Limitations
We all have limitations in life. A sign of maturity is to recognize our limitations and rise above them by making a choice to change. It starts with trusting God, seeking His wisdom, and committing ourselves to the dreams he's put in our heart.
Apr 21, 2013•33 min
Lifting People to Another Level
To lift people to another level, a leader must be secure in who they are, and live generously with what they have been given. It starts with a desire to keep climbing and growing…and then caring enough to take others up! This week's message focuses on 7 points on how we as leaders, can lift people to a higher level.
Apr 14, 2013•35 min
Devoted Leadership
God uses the challenges of life to test our character and spiritual commitment. These are opportunities to prove our potential to lead. None of us want to be tested, but every leader will be tested. The Bible is full of examples and makes it clear that we will be tested.
Apr 07, 2013•41 min
Someone Had To Pay
In this message we will reflect on Jesus Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross and celebrate His resurrection as Lord of Lords. A Ransom had to be paid for our great debt of sin and Jesus paid the highest price so that we could intimately know God the Father.
Mar 31, 2013•37 min
God's Special Day
As we watch the evening news and read the paper we may feel that the world is out of control. Perhaps even our lives feel out of control. But despite what we might see God has a master plan. By understanding the special day that Jesus was resurrected on, we can have faith to trust Him with our future.
Mar 24, 2013•30 min
Devoted Listening Determines Your Success
Today we hear more voices than ever, and they are all competing for us to listen to them. It is not just what we listen to, but how we listen and process what we heard that determines our success in life.
Mar 17, 2013•37 min
Guest Speaker: Leon Fontaine
This week we're excited to have Leon Fontaine, Pastor of Springs Church & CEO of the Miracle Channel share with us a message that's focused on challenging our belief systems. When we have a belief system of the heart that has been influenced by the Word of God and developed by the Holy Spirit, it enables us to live an overcoming life, free from the fears and insecurities we may face.
Mar 10, 2013•33 min
Guest Speaker: Carl Gustaf-Severin
This week we are excited to have pastor Carl Gustaf-Severin from Uppsala, Sweden share a message of God's Hope for our future. Sometimes we're in situation that seems hopeless, but in those moments God steps up and promises to prosper us, and to give us a hope and a future.
Mar 03, 2013•31 min
I Have a Future
Because God is devoted to us, we can be confident that we have a great future. Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Godʼs challenge is not the storm but our faith.
Feb 24, 2013•34 min
I Am Forgiven
The more we appreciate the magnitude of God’s forgiveness, the more devoted we are to Him. Text Luke 15:11-24
Feb 17, 2013•43 min
I Am Loved
Using the key scripture Ephesians 3:14-21, Pastor Dave Koop shares about the revelation of God's love. This revelation gives us strength on the inside and enables our faith to grow!
Feb 10, 2013•38 min
I Am Not Forgotten
Because of Godʼs great devotion to us, we can know we will never be forgotten. His unfailing love for us inspires our devotion to Him.
Feb 03, 2013•27 min
Devoted to Prayer
In this message Pastor Dave Koop looks at why the early church was so devoted in prayer. Key Verse: Acts 2:42 (NLT) - "They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostlesʼ teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lordʼs Supper and in prayer."
Jan 27, 2013•32 min
Devoted to The Word
Pastor Dave Koop talks about how being devoted to God's word will help us live a healthy Christian life.
Jan 20, 2013•34 min
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