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Welcome to Coast Evangelical Church
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By Al Stewart
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Jesus loves His imperfect church and wants us to conquer (stay faithful to the end). Contending for sound doctrine and serving hard with our gifts is good, but beware of the danger of loving theology and doing good works more than loving Jesus Himself!By Chris Ekins
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By Dev Blair
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God promises to bless those who read the book of Revelation. How should we interpret it? Why is it good news?By Chris Ekins
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By Joel Hill
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By Greg Lee
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God's people had entered into unholy relationships with the people around them. How can we make good decisions about the relationships we have?By Chris Ekins
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God's community has always had spiritual leaders to help guide and serve for His purposes. Ezra is one of them. Check out some of the keys to his leadership as he brings spiritual renewal back to the Israelites.By Dev Blair
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How can we get going again if we've ground to a halt?By Chris Ekins
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Nothing is new under the sun - that's part of what Ezra wants to show God's people in chapter 4. Opposition will always come to those trying to live God's way. As the Jewish people attempt to rebuild the temple, they have a decision to make - God's way or the easier way?By Dev Blair
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Most of us would love to experience spiritual renewal. It begins with God rousing our spirits and changing our hearts so we have a desire to seek Him and power to live according to His purposes. It leads to sacrifice, obedience, service, celebration and lament. When we see Ezra 3 in light of the cross, we find out what that looks like for us today.…
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God is Sovereign. He is the King of His own Universe and is gloriously unstoppable in fulfilling His own purposes. He fulfills every word and promise He speaks. He changes the hearts of people so they more fully align with His great purposes. Is this the God you worship? And have you gone all-in on His good purposes for you?…
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Ever feel like life is a bit of a battle? Reading the Bible a battle? Finding time to pray a battle? Well, that's because it is. Literally. Not only do we struggle with our sinful nature, but spiritually, the believer is under constant attack from the Devil and his schemes. But God provides what every believer needs. Heck yeah!…
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By Chris Ekins
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By Chris Ekins
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We are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.By Chris Ekins
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We are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.By Dev Blair
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As the Apostle Paul helps the new believers at Ephesus follow Jesus, he exhorts them to leave their former lives behind as they pursue their new identities in Christ Jesus.By Dev Blair
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Listen as Micahel Dasey takes us through the passage.By Michael Dasey
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Paul once again prays for the Ephesian Church - a big prayer, a bold prayer. One that we can learn from as we come to the Father who provides all things for His glory and our good.By Dev Blair
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Ever feel like life is a bit of a mystery? Whether it's how to connect with God or what to do once you have. Paul writes to the Ephesians about how Jesus answers both of those mysteries.By Dev Blair
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Jesus has made a way for us to have peace with God and with each other. We now have the privilege of calling God our Father, and all the blessings that flow from belonging to His Family.By Chris Ekins
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From death to life, from sin to salvation, God's love for us drives Him to be rich in mercy & a lavisher of grace on undeserving people. Humanity has a problem, and Jesus is the only solution. Join us as we check out what Paul had to say to the newly formed church in Ephesus.By Dev Blair
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God wants us to know him more deeply. He wants us to be confident and secure in his love. And He wants us to know his immeasurable power. We desperately need these things, and they are available to us.By Chris Ekins
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We revisit the same passage as last week to pull out three salvation gems that flow from being chosen by God. To call God as Father, to be redeemed by the blood of Christ, and to have His Holy Spirit to ensure we get over the line is about as crazy wonderful as it gets!By Dev Blair
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God is sovereign in salvation. He chooses who He will save. Jesus said: "You did not choose me, I chose you". Ephesians 1 says: "he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world...He predestined us to be adopted...we were predestined according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will". But this…
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One of the greatest gifts God gives us is - each other! Your life isn't a solo mission; it's a community project. That's the way God has designed each of us for His glory. Come and check out a few of the ways we can walk well together as a faith family in 2024.By Dev Blair
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The feet of messengers are beautiful if they bear good news. Here are 5 good reasons to share the good news about Jesus (and to make your feet more beautiful).By Chris Ekins
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Jesus humbly washed his disciples feet as an act of love; as a symbolic action (pointing to the cross); and to set them an example to follow. Every time you see Sandy Feet, or a Seagull, let them remind you of Jesus' example and how he calls you to walk.By Chris Ekins
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The gospel reminds us that God has been incredibly generous to us! He's given us His Son and blessed us with every spiritual and material blessing we have. The gospel also compels us to be generous to other Christians in need, and other ministries in need.By Chris Ekins
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What happens after we die? We will be raised from the dead and given a new body. What will it be like? And what difference does knowing that make to my life today?By Chris Ekins
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Jesus rising from the dead has defined the past, changed our future, and shapes how we should live our lives now! Come and check it out!By Dev Blair
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What are tongues and prophecy? What does it mean to be a truly spiritual church? How should we be speaking to one another when we gather?By Chris Ekins
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God determines our gender. He made us male and female and established order in the way we’re to relate to one another (based on his own nature and the way he created us). He wants us to embrace and express our gender in godly and honourable ways, without blurring the distinctions. What this looks like from culture to culture will vary, and has impl…
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Sometimes the most loving thing to do is to limit your own freedoms and to refrain from exercising your rights. What are the principles that drive this Christ-honouring way of life?By Chris Ekins
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What's the connection between spirituality and sexuality? How can I honour God in my relationships and with my limited time? Should I stay single or get married?By Chris Ekins
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As the Christians in Corinth navigate their new lives following Jesus, they’re having trouble understanding how God’s gift of sex should be used. Paul does a course corrective as he speaks to those in the church that are married.By Dev Blair
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As the young Corinthian church finds its feet in a city that loves sin, Paul helps them once again to identify worldly living that's dominating the community. Divisions, squabbles, and disputes permeate through the small group. Taking each other to court and fighting in public bring the church into disrepute. Have a listen to how he says to shine t…
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Sometimes we need to exercise tough love in the church family. When should we exercise church discipline? Why should we do it? And what does the process look like?By Chris Ekins
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What does successful Christian leadership look like, and how should we respond to it? God's criteria and expectations are quite different to what we might expect.By Chris Ekins
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The Corinthian church were acting like babies when it came to their faith - and in this chapter, Paul says, 'enough is enough'! But, what steps should they be taking to begin growing up in their faith? Join us as Paul identifies some of their problems and helps them to see what Christlikeness looks like. --…
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As Paul writes his first letter to the church in Corinth, you'd expect him to give them a bit of an uppercut. But, uniquely, he chooses first to give them a warm, brotherly hug, reminding them of their status in Christ and the grace that God has given them to live lives that are set apart for Him and His glory. --…
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It is possible to be content without changing your circumstances (but you need to learn the secret!). And there are lots of blessings that come with being generous. --By Chris Ekins
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Most of us feel anxious and stressed at some point and to varying degrees. Is it really possible to go from feeling anxious to experiencing joy and peace? Yes! Check out the good news for anxious people.By Chris Ekins
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Discover God's purpose for your life and choose to commit yourself to pursuing it.By Chris Ekins
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Paul loves writing about Jesus and the righteousness gifted through him. But, that's a Gospel truth that's under fire for the young church in Philippi. People are beginning to preach that there are other ways to be made right with God - and it's making Paul agro.By Dev Blair
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By Michael Dasey
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Complaining reveals some grubby things about the state of our hearts. The good news is that God is not finished with us yet, and can change our hearts to be more like Jesus.By Chris Ekins
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How does God want us to relate to one another? He calls us to have the same attitude as Jesus, who humbly gave Himself for the good of others.By Chris Ekins
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We all prioritise the things we love the most. We commend those things, we choose to do those things, and we contend for those things to stay important. Join us as we see Paul live out the Gospel priority in his life.By Dev Blair
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