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Weekly Devotionals From Coastal Church Pastors
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Grace Over Performance
We are like a person drowning in the middle of a vast, storm-tossed ocean with no land in sight. We cannot save ourselves. Our only hope is for a rescuer to come. Christ has come to rescue us, and we receive that rescue not by our own efforts, but by ...
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Written by
Pastor Fari Maghami
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Is My Faith Really My Own?
Many of us have grown up around Christianity. We attend church because our parents do/did, or perhaps because our friends invited us. We know the Bible stories, we sing the songs, and we even know the answers to some basic questions about Jesus. But eventually every one of us has ...
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Written by
Keith Nath
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Pleasing One, Persuading Many
What we all seek isn't found in winning everyone's approval or even in following our own desires. It’s found in surrendering our lives to Christ and living for His pleasure alone. When God becomes our audience of One, we are free - not to please everyone, but to love them, ...
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Written by
Pastor Kevan Dobsin
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Christ Has Made Us Free
You may have come to faith in Jesus while still carrying years of fear, self-doubt, or the quiet belief that God's love was something you had to continually prove yourself worthy of. If so, the book of Galatians was written for you. As a church, we will be diving more ...
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Written by
Pastor Jessica Chen
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Hold Fast to Your Family
Family Is God’s Design Family is and has always been God’s idea. He ordained it and designed it long before the world culture had the chance to redefine it. The apostle Paul points to us that our Lord has revealed Himself to us as a Father – 2 Corinthians 6:18: ...
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Written by
Pastor Karen Kepkay
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You Are an Embassy
The word kingdom comes from two ideas: king and dominion. Simply put, a kingdom is the place where the will of the king is done. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He told them to ask that His Kingdom would come and His will be done “on earth as ...
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Written by
Pastor Chris Karuhije
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A Legacy That Lasts
When Jesus came, He wasn't simply offering people a better life. He was inviting them into an eternal kingdom with an invitation to build our lives on truth, grace, and the unchanging love of God. Every day we live for Jesus, we participate in something that will outlast us. Heaven ...
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Written by
Jacqui Bishop
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The Unshakeable Church
In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said,“I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Just this past week we celebrated Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church. As we close in on the 2000th birthday of the church, I think even the most hardened skeptic would ...
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Written by
Pastor Allan Burnett
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When God calls, He stays faithful
God’s calling is not connected to your feelings, and also that calling is deeper than emotion. Calling is rooted in God’s purpose and guarded by His grace and mercy. The word “irrevocable” in Romans 11:29 means something not withdrawn, not cancelled, and not regretted. God knew you and had appointed ...
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Written by
Pastor Payam Jalali
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On The Worst Year of My Life
(and What God Taught Me) Intimidation Could Be an Indication In August of 2021, we had a stirring in our hearts that just wouldn’t quit. We had been in Arizona for two years and carried a growing hunger to see God move in our area and in the lives of ...
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Written by
Pastor Kari Wallain
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Honor That Comes Back
It is a sobering reality that we will not always have our moms in the same way forever. Seasons change, distance grows, health shifts, but the beautiful thing about Mother’s Day is that it gives a reason to honour now. If your mom is still here, do not outsource it ...
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Written by
Pastor Chris Karuhije
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When the Signal Goes Silent
Trusting God Through Life's Difficult Seasons For every believer walking through a hard season, there is an Earthrise coming. Maybe not tomorrow. Maybe not in the timing you wanted. But the God who walks with you through the valley is also the God leading you out of it. And one ...
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Written by
Pastor James Fam
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Navigating a Shaking World with Unshakeable Truth
God has provided us with just that: His written Word, the Bible. As we read the Bible, we find timeless truths and promises to help us navigate the world we live in. As we read His Word, we get to know more about who He is, His character, and His ...
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Written by
Ale Policar
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What Did Daniel’s Parents Do Right?
How to Raise Kids with an Unshakable Identity in Christ. The world may be shaking, but our identity doesn’t have to. Our identity isn’t formed by government policies, school systems, or cultural trends. Our identity is found in Christ. In Him we are chosen, adopted, forgiven, secure, loved, and overcomers. ...
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Written by
Jacquie Trivino
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The Power of Your Testimony
When family, friends, and co-workers can see and recognize your transformation, "They used to have so much fear and anxiety, but now they have so much peace." "They used to swear and cut down others, but now they encourage." "They used to have that addiction; now they help others to ...
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Written by
Bailey Tonn
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From Incarnation to Crucifixion, From Burial to Resurrection: The Story That Changed Everything
From incarnation to crucifixion, from burial to resurrection, the life of Jesus changed history and eternity. His resurrection doesn’t just promise a future heaven; it shows that God’s kingdom has already begun to break in, transforming our world and our lives, even as we await its full fulfillment.
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Written by
Pastor Fari Maghami
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3 Reasons Why You Should Care About Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is when Jesus entered into Jerusalem riding on a donkey while a massive crowd of people cheered and waved palm branches in worship. Within days, the same city that worshipped and welcomed Jesus would turn and reject Him. Palm Sunday is not just a historical event. It is ...
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Written by
Pastor Brad Bergman
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How to Trust God and Make Courageous Decisions
When we look at Scripture, we see this kind of courage lived out in the life of Moses. Moses wasn’t shaped into a leader by a title; he was shaped by the decisions he made along the way. He made courageous decisions by faith and trusting God long before anyone ...
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