Coastal Church Podcast

<p>The cross and the empty grace are powerful symbols of the absolute victory that Jesus won over death and sin. His obedience made a way for us to come home to the Father.</p>

<p>As the crowds gathered on Palm Sunday they were looking for a king to free them from Roman oppression. They did not realize God had a "better way" in mind as Jesus entered Jerusalem!</p>

<p>God is calling Coastal Church into a corporate fast. Pastor Dave Koop shares what a fast is, why fast, and what to do to participate this week.</p>

<p>This message is from the series: "Better Way to Get Along" by Pastor Dave Koop. The Apostle Paul in Romans 14 is addressing the "grey areas". These are the issues that the Bible does not declare an unequivocal right or wrong. In this message, Pastor Dave Koop goes through 8 points (based off of Romans 14) that help us respond to those who hold different values than our own.</p>

<p>Learn a better way to get along in our political relationships from Romans 13.</p>

<p>A better way to get along in your personal relationships, based on Romans 12.</p>

<p>Learn how to gain victory over confusion and fear so you can think clearly.</p>

<p>Learn how to detox your thoughts from Dr. Caroline Leaf's scientific research over the past 20 years. This is Sunday's recording.</p>

<p>Learn how to detox your thoughts from Dr. Caroline Leaf's scientific research over the past 20 years. This is Saturday's recording.</p>

<p>The Holy Spirit has been sent to help us repair the damage that has occurred in the soulish realm in our lives.</p>

<p>The greatest battle we fight is in our mind, (whether it be fears, addictions, negativism, or past memories), and God has sent the Holy Spirit to help us.</p>

<p>When things don't turn out as planned, and we are ready to quit, God has a way to restore us.</p>

<p>God’s way can be found by following the example left by the heroes of faith. This is what the Lord says: stand at the crossroads and look. Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths. Ask which way leads to blessings. Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves. But you said that you wouldn’t live that way. - Jer. 6:16</p>

<p>In choosing your way, lean on what God is speaking to your heart, not your understanding. We can feel confident in asking God for His way in matters big or small.</p>

<p>In this message Pastor Dave Koop talks about the 5 languages of love and how to apply them to your life.</p>

<p>Love is a divine energy.</p>

<p>Paul ends the first chapter of Ephesians with a prayer for the believers, that they would see with their spiritual eyes what was already theirs.</p>

<p>Paul speaks of the 7 blessings in the Book of Ephesians.</p>

<p>Understanding that we are adopted into God's family has an incredible affect on our identity and how we live our lives.</p>

<p>God has chosen YOU! His love for you is unfailing. This week we're going to be unpacking Ephesians 1:1-4. The first chapter of Ephesians is packed with great nuggets of truth that reveal our identity as believers.</p>

<p>Social media reflects our need to have community. Gordon Pennington speaks about the influence of social media.</p>

<p>Jesus is the ultimate leader and his influence is life-changing. Learn how to lead like Jesus.</p>

<p>Thanksgiving is an attitude that is reflected in how we worship God and share our belongings. Discover how we can influence others with what we have.</p>