Coastal Church Podcast

<p>Pastor Dave helps us to see why red is universally recognized as a symbol of life, and of Christ's sacrifice for us in the Christmas season.</p>

<p>Pastor Dave explores the need to invite others to church as he takes us through the Parable of the Great Supper (Luke 14:15-24).</p>

<p>Peter Pretorius is the founder of JAM. The Joint Aid Management (JAM) is a South African non-profit organization that has been working in Africa since 1984. They now feed over 1 million people daily. Peter brings a powerful message of Christ centred generosity.</p>

<p>There is a deep peace to be had in trusting God with control over even the most difficult storms and circumstances of our life.</p>

<p>Gideon is a man who struggled with his identity and a sense of inadequacy. His life was stuck in a rut, but by God’s leading he was able to overcome and make a “lane change” in life. Pastor Dave gives us 5 practical ways to apply God's overcoming principles into our own life in order to conquer our fears of inadequacy.</p>

<p>Pastor Dave & Cheryl use an informal interview style to talk about the power of life groups, and the value of growing your faith in a group setting.</p>

<p>Do you ever wonder if you should be praying to Jesus, the Holy Spirit or God the Father? Ultimately all our prayers, even the conversations we have with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, are directed to the Father, who is the Head of the Trinity.</p>

<p>Being thankful is a powerful choice we can make that brings hope and healing in our negative world.</p>

<p>Guest speaker Pastor Willie George talks about the importance of investing in the next generation, and not neglecting children or the role they play in the church. With a wealth of experience to draw from, Pastor George uses examples from his ministry to show how we can apply this message in our church, and in our lives.</p>

<p>Leadership will be successful if it is built on the qualities of trust.</p>

<p>By putting your trust in God, the difficult process of healing broken relationships is made possible.</p>

<p>Building an assured reliance on the character, ability, and strength of God even through difficult circumstances.</p>

<p>Trust is the foundation for relationships.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Before you can find your purpose in life and live it out, you must first understand the principles of purpose.</p>

<p>Everyday work can be a tremendous catalyst for spiritual growth rather than a diversion from our spiritual life.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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 brain to intellectual and emotional issues in simple and practical ways. Through years of research, she developed the Geodesic Learning™ theory (brain-compatible learning), which is a scientifically and statistically proven approach to thinking, teaching, and learning.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Pastor Dave Koop uses the Apostle Paul as an example of someone who made disciples. He also confronts 2 common misconceptions about <a href="http://discipleship.We" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">discipleship.We</a> all have someone we can disciple, and we also need someone to disciple us!</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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."</p>