Imperial Beach Church

You Do Not Want To Leave Too, Do You? | Kevin McPeak

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:26:34 GMT

Following Jesus isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes His words are hard to hear.

In Week 3 of our series, Questions Jesus Asked, Pastor Kevin McPeak unpacks a powerful and personal question from Jesus in :

“You do not want to leave too, do you?” (John 6:67)

After a crowd of followers walked away from Jesus because His teaching felt too difficult, too offensive, or too demanding, Jesus turned to His closest disciples and asked them to decide: Are you staying… or leaving too?

In this message, we explore:

Why People Walk Away from Jesus

Four “Hard Truths” That Still Push People Away Today.

The Danger of Shallow Faith

The Invitation to Stay

This message is a call to examine your faith—not just whether you believe in Jesus, but whether you’re truly following Him.

Because at some point, we all have to answer the question:

Will I keep walking with Jesus… even when it’s hard?

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Who Do You Say I Am? | Kevin McPeak

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:38:57 GMT

Everyone has opinions about Jesus. But at some point, the question becomes personal.

In Week 2 of our series Questions Jesus Asked, Pastor Kevin McPeak explores one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked His disciples: “Who do you say I am?” (Matthew 16:15). Surrounded by competing voices, beliefs, and identities in Caesarea Philippi, Jesus challenged His followers to move beyond public opinion and answer for themselves.

That question still confronts us today.

In this message, we unpack:

Why Everyone Has an Opinion About Jesus

When the Question Becomes Personal

Peter’s Defining Moment of Faith

Why Surrender Is So Hard

How Our Identity Is Found in Christ

Faith isn’t just agreeing with facts about Jesus. It’s responding to His invitation to follow Him.

Because the way you answer Jesus’ question—“Who do you say I am?”—shapes your identity, your purpose, and your future.

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What Are You Seeking? | Christian Castro

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:42:51 GMT

What are you really looking for in life?

In Week 1 of our new series Questions Jesus Asked, Pastor Christian Castro explores one of the very first questions Jesus asked His followers: “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38). Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asked powerful questions—not because He didn’t know the answers, but because His questions reveal what’s happening in our hearts.

In this message, we discover how the questions Jesus asked help us reflect on our desires, identity, decisions, obedience, surrender, and hope. These questions invite us to move beyond surface-level faith and examine what we truly want and where we’re searching for it.

In this message, we explore:

The Different Types of Questions Jesus Asked
The Question That Starts It All: “What Are You Seeking?”
How to Recognize What You’re Really Pursuing
Why What You’re Searching For Is Actually Searching For You
The Invitation of Jesus: “Come and See”

Like the treasure hidden in a field or a pearl of great value, the kingdom of God is worth everything. When we discover Jesus for who He truly is, it reshapes what we seek and what we value most.

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Uncomplicate Hearing God's Voice | Kevin McPeak

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:24:17 GMT

Have you ever felt like God was silent? Like your prayers were one-sided, or you couldn’t figure out His direction for your life?

In Week 5 of Uncomplicate It, Pastor Kevin McPeak tackles one of the most discouraging spiritual roadblocks: the silence of God. Many people assume something is wrong with their faith when they can’t clearly “hear” God, but Jesus actually taught that His followers can know His voice and walk with Him.

This message helps us move from frustration and confusion to confidence in how God leads us.

In this message, we unpack:

What God’s Voice Is NOT
What God’s Voice IS
Why God’s Will Is More Like a Game Plan Than a Blueprint
Practical Ways to Discern God’s Direction
Follow what God has already made clear in Scripture.
Listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
Ask: Does this sound like Jesus?
Seek wise counsel from trusted believers.

The Shortcut Through Silence

Instead of constantly trying to hear God, arrange your life to regularly be with God—through His Word, prayer, and community. Clarity grows out of closeness. When we focus on being with God, we begin to recognize His voice, trust His leadership, and walk forward with peace.

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Uncomplicate Your Time with God | Kevin McPeak

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:22:13 GMT

Why does spending time with God feel so hard when we want it to feel natural?

In Week 4 of Uncomplicate It, Kevin McPeak addresses one of the most common roadblocks to faith: distraction. Many of us sit down to pray only to find our minds racing, our phones buzzing, and our attention pulled in a dozen directions. But what if distraction isn’t the end of connection with God… what if it’s an invitation?

In this message, we discover how Jesus’ words in John 15 call us to abide—to remain connected to Him in a relationship that is intimate, organic, and lived out in real life, not in a perfectly quiet moment.

In this message, we unpack:

Why Distraction Doesn’t Disqualify You
How to Invite God Into Your Real Life, Not Escape It
The Role of Structure
The Freedom of Searching and Surrendering
Letting Go of What Weighs Us Down

You don’t need the perfect plan, the perfect focus, or the perfect schedule to be close to God. You just need to stay connected to the Source.

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Uncomplicate Shame | Christian Castro

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:08:30 GMT

Shame has a way of making us feel like we need to hide from God. But what if the very places we want to conceal are the places Jesus wants to meet us most?

In Week 3 of Uncomplicate It, Pastor Christian Castro walks through the powerful story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4 — a moment where Jesus steps directly into someone’s shame, not to condemn her, but to heal her and change her future.

This message reminds us that the barriers we believe disqualify us from God are often the very places where His grace is most at work.

In this message, we explore:

• The Roadblocks Shame Creates

• Jesus’ Invitation to Living Water

• Why We Don’t Have to Hide

• How Healing Happens in the Light

Just as the Samaritan woman, when we allow Jesus to meet us in our shame, it not only changes us — it becomes a testimony that can change others as well.

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Uncomplicate Busyness | Hosanna Wong

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:44:28 GMT

What if your busiest season isn’t a barrier to God — but actually your shortcut to Him?

In Week 2 of Uncomplicate It, Hosanna Wong tackles one of the most common roadblocks to connecting with God: busyness. Many of us feel like we need a different season of life before we can truly experience God — less chaos, more margin, fewer responsibilities. But what if God wants to meet you right in the middle of your real life?

Grounded in Jesus’ words in John 15 about the vine and the branches, this message invites us to stop separating our “God life” from our “real life.” Instead, we’re encouraged to learn how to remain connected to Jesus in the very season we’re in — even when that season feels full, exhausting, or overwhelming.

In this message, you’ll explore:

The Roadblock of Busyness (Why we feel like we don’t have “enough time” for God)

Your Season Is Your Shortcut (God meets you where you actually are, not where you wish you were)

Bringing God Into Your Real Life (Loving God by obeying Him and loving people in your everyday rhythms)

Your Specifics Are Your Shortcut (God wired you uniquely — your personality, season, and details matter)

Through Scripture, personal stories, and seven different ways people are wired to worship, this message shows that connecting with God doesn’t require a different life — just a different perspective in the one you’re already living.

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Uncomplicate Your Faith | Luke Crosby

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:09:41 GMT

Connecting with God can feel complicated. Many of us carry an unspoken picture of what a “perfect” Christ-follower looks like, and when our real lives don’t match that image, we’re left feeling behind, discouraged, or disconnected.

In Week 1 of our new series, Uncomplicate It, Luke Crosby invites us to name the roadblocks that often stand between us and God, to discover how Jesus came to remove them. Through Scripture, stories, and real conversations with people around the world, we’re reminded that faith was never meant to be rigid, exhausting, or performative.

In this message, we explore:

The Most Common Roadblocks to God

The Simple Invitation of Jesus

What It Means to “Remain” in Christ

Jesus didn’t come to add more pressure or perfectionism to our lives. He came to uncomplicate faith and invite us into an intimate, life-giving relationship with Him. This message sets the foundation for a series that helps us move from striving to flourishing.

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Pray for Our City | James Grogan

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:10:04 GMT

What if God wants to bring spiritual renewal to our city today? In Week 4 of our Pray First series, Pastor James Grogan invites us to pray boldly for our city and believe God for awakening, transformation, and salvation.

Looking at moments of city-wide revival throughout California’s history and grounding our prayers in 1 Timothy 2:1–4, we’re reminded that every move of God begins not with power or influence, but with prayer. Prayer is not supplemental to God’s mission — it is foundational.

In this message, we learn how to pray intentionally for our city by praying for:

All People

Those in Authority

Godly Influence and Peace

Salvation to Reach the City

As followers of Jesus, we are called to pray first and then live as ambassadors of Christ right where we live, work, and play. When God’s people pray and live faithfully, renewal can move from hearts, to homes, to churches — and into an entire city.

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Pray for Our Church | Luke Crosby

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:13:05 GMT

What happens when a church dares to pray bold prayers together? In Week 3 of our Pray First series, Luke Crosby invites us to pray intentionally for our church and believe God's for renewal, miracles, and transformation.

Beginning with the powerful story of Honi the Circle Maker, we’re reminded that bold, persistent prayer has always been a catalyst for God’s movement among His people. From there, we look to Acts 2 and the example of the first church to discover what we should still be praying for today.

In this message, we’re challenged to pray that our church would:

Keep Scripture and Prayer the Priority

Believe God for Miracles

Love and Serve One Another Well

Worship Faithfully and Stay Connected

Help More People Find and Follow Jesus

As we pray for our church, we’re invited to “draw circles” around our city, our neighbors, and the people we love, trusting God to move in ways only He can. The prayers of the past built what we experience today, and God is still answering bold prayers for what’s next.

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Pray for Our Hearts | Luke Crosby

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:01:43 GMT

As we step into a new year, we’re all thinking about fresh starts, new goals, and big plans for personal growth. But what if the most important change we could make isn’t a new habit or resolution, but a new priority?

In this message, we introduce our 2026 church focus: PRAY FIRST — an invitation to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Rooted in 1 Timothy 2:1, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t about perfect words or religious performance. It’s about connection with God and placing Him first in every part of our lives.

In this message, we’ll explore what it looks like to:

Make Prayer a Priority

Keep Prayer Personal

Find a Place and Use a Plan

Remember the Purpose of Prayer

As a church, we’re committing to grow our personal prayer lives and elevate prayer in our gatherings, our homes, and our city. This message sets the foundation for a year of spiritual renewal — starting in our hearts and flowing outward into everything God has called us to.

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Pray First | Christian Castro

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:06 GMT

In this message, we introduce our 2026 church focus: PRAY FIRST — an invitation to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Rooted in Matthew 9:6-13, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t about perfect words or religious performance. It’s about connection with God and placing Him first in every part of our lives.

In this message, we learn to always pray with:

Confidence and Worship

Peace and seeking God's Priorities

Faith for what you Need

Humility and Confession

Openness and with God's Power

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Waiting in Joy | Grant Hedges

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:01:35 GMT

What does it look like to wait with joy? In Week 3 of our Christmas series, The Wait Is Over, Grant Hedges walks us through Luke 2 and the story of the shepherds — ordinary, overlooked people who were the first to hear the Good News of Jesus’ birth. Their story reminds us that joy doesn’t come from circumstances, status, or success, but from encountering Jesus.

In this message, we’ll discover how true joy:

Begins at the Bottom

Transforms Fear

Has a Name

Moves Us Upward and Outward

Through the shepherds’ response to the angels, we see that the Good News of Great Joy is for everyone — and it invites each of us to come and see and then go and tell.

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Waiting in Peace | Christian Castro

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:51:03 GMT

What does it look like to experience peace in a season of waiting? In Week 2 of our Christmas series, The Wait Is Over, Christian Castro unpacks the story of Simeon in Luke 2 — a man who waited for the Messiah with deep trust, active faith, and clear eyes. His life shows us that peace isn’t passive… It’s something God grows in us as we walk with Him.

In this message, we’ll explore how peaceful waiting often looks:

Trust (Choosing to rely on God even when we can’t see the full story)

Active Faith (Stepping forward in obedience, even before the path is clear)

Eyes Open to God’s Presence (Letting Christ’s peace rule in our hearts)

Through Simeon’s example, we’ll learn how God meets us in our waiting, forms us through it, and fills us with a peace the world cannot give.

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Waiting in Integrity | Luke Crosby

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

What does it look like to live with integrity in a season of waiting? Luke Crosby kicks off our Christmas series, The Wait is Over, unpacking how Joseph waited... with integrity. And it brought God lots of glory. In this message, we will unpack how we also can wait with integrity, and how that often looks like:

Protection (Protecting those God has entrusted us with, instead of protecting our own reputation)

Obedience (Obeying God even when others may not believe you, understand you or support you)

Commitment (Commitment to God's will and God's plan, even when it's inconvenient, unpopular, or takes thoughtful planning and perseverance)

Through God's Word and the life of Joseph, we will learn how we can be people who wait well and wait with integrity.

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Made for Victory | Grant Hedges

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:37:06 GMT

What does it mean to live from the victory Jesus has already won for you? In Week 6 of Made For This, Grant Hedges closes out our series in Ephesians by reminding us that when we put our faith in Jesus, we already have victory. In Ephesians 6:10–18, Paul teaches that we don’t fight for victory — we stand in victory by putting on the armor of God and praying in the Spirit.

Because the enemy knows who you are in Christ. The question is: do you?

When you remember your identity, rely on Jesus’ strength, and put on His truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and Word — you can stand firm in every battle.

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Made for Healthy Relationships | Luke Crosby

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:05:25 GMT

How can we live as Christ has called us to live in our relationships? How can we live worthy of our calling in our homes? In Week 5 of Made For This: A Study through the Book of Ephesians, Luke Crosby teaches from Ephesians 5 and 6, where Paul instructs us on how this translates to our marriages, relationships with kids, parents, and loved ones.

Through God's Word, we will discover how we are each called to love one another and serve one another. This is for God's glory. This is for the good of others. And this is the life we were made for!

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Made for Worthy Living | Luke Crosby

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:53:49 GMT

What does it mean in today's world to truly live like Christ? What does it look like to live worthy of the calling God has given you? In Week 4 of Made For This, Luke Crosby teaches from Ephesians 4:1–6, where Paul shifts from reminding us who we are in Christ to how we are called to live because of Christ.

Our position in Christ changes our posture in life. Living worthy looks like humility, gentleness, patience, love, and making every effort to guard unity. Not just looking spiritual—but living like Jesus in our everyday relationships. Mostly, what God does is love us — and we are called to love like Him.

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Made for Christ's Love | Luke Crosby

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:41:16 GMT

How does Christ's love change how we live? In Week 3 of our series Made for This: A Study through the Book of Ephesians, we unpack a prayer that Paul prays, and how we too can be praying for our lives, family, friends, and church as well. In Ephesians 3:14-21 we learn to pray for strength, love, knowledge, fullness, and more... because God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine! So we should ask. We should imagine. And we should expect in faith that God will do exceedingly above and beyond our requests. How does Christ's love change how we live? It empowers us to live with bolder faith than ever before.

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Made for Good Plans | Christian Castro

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:16:48 GMT

Have you ever felt like something was working against you? Like something was pulling you away from your purpose, direction, and joy? In today's message we unpack Ephesians 2. Together we will discover how it's true– yes, sin is working against us. But there is good news. Grace is working for us. And when we put our faith in Jesus, we are now– in Christ. And when you are in Christ, all that is true of Jesus changes what is true of you. In Christ, we discover who we really are and what we are made for! We discover the good things God has planned in advance for us to do. And He has good plans for us, for our good and His glory!

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Made for Knowing Christ | Luke Crosby

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:06:19 GMT

Have you ever wondered, "Who am I?" or "What am I made for?" These are questions humans have asked from the beginning of time, and the Word of God has answers for us. We are starting a new series called Made for This: A Study through the Book of Ephesians, and for Week 1 of our series, we are unpacking how we are made for knowing Christ. Throughout this message, we will unlock these truths:

Our identity precedes our activity.
Our status comes from his sacrifice.
We receive it when we believe it.

It turns out, we receive all that Jesus is, and we become all that God says we are, right when we believe in and receive Jesus. In Jesus, we find who we are, and what we are made for!

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Trading Defeat for Victory | Luke Crosby

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:13:34 GMT

Have you ever felt defeated? Have you ever felt weighed down by disappointment, discouragement, or uncertainty of the future? In the final week of our series, Living Lightly, we discover how Jesus called his disciples, and calls his disciples today to drop a posture of defeat, follow Jesus' pace, and live in victory by the power of God. It turns out, what we thought was a symbol of defeat might be exactly what God wants to use for our victory and the victory of others. We might think our story is over. But God is not done, yet.

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Trading Apathy for Purpose | Luke Crosby

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:54:51 GMT

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with how much there is to care about? Have you ever felt like you're living on autopilot, drifting away from a sense of purpose or peace? In Week 4 of our series, Living Lightly, we discover how Jesus wants to help us carry our burdens, give us directed passion, and help us live lives of purpose. Instead of being people who are quick to criticize, quit, quiet, or close off, we can be people who are quick to praise, persevere, pray, and who plan to open up our lives. We can intentionally choose not to drift from God or the lives He's called us to live. We can pay closer attention to what we consume, and start living with a newfound sense of purpose!

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Resurrection of Lazarus | Luke Crosby

Thu, 01 May 2025 23:42:13 GMT

Week 8 of Everyday Miracles – What do we do when life doesn't go as planned? What does Jesus think about our suffering? What are God's plans for us now? Has He forgotten us? Through the story of raising Lazarus from the dead, we will learn that God will call His followers back to life again. God has not forgotten you. And He has not forgotten your loved ones. Be encouraged through this message, the truth in God's Word, and the loving, compassionate character of Christ.

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Jesus Turned Water Into Wine | Luke Crosby

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:47:56 GMT

Everyday Miracles - Week 1 | Jesus still does miracles today– through ordinary things, in our everyday lives. For this series, we’re unpacking seven miracles of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John—each one a sign revealing God's power, purpose, and presence in our lives. In today’s message, we explore Jesus’ first miracle: turning water to wine. This wasn’t just about keeping a party going—it was a powerful sign of who Jesus is and what He came to do. Through this story, we’ll see how we can experience everyday miracles by: Inviting Jesus into our daily lives, Trusting Him as our provider, Believing in His power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. If this spoke to you, share it with someone who needs encouragement today!

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Love Is – Rejoice in Truth & Forever (Week 4)

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:16:15 GMT

Week 4 of Love Is — Rejoice in Truth & Forever

Pastor Grant Hedges closes out our series Love Is! as he teaches us that God sent his one and only son, Jesus, so that he could love us unconditionally! Also, we should not keep tabs on the wrongs that others do to us but should love them because, through love, we set others for success and should not be slow to recognize when we are wrong. Hopefully, you enjoy this message as we keep learning and growing each and every day through Christ.

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Love Is – Not Easily Angered and Keeps No Record of Wrongs (WEEK 3)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:45:33 GMT

In this message from our “Love Is” series, Pastor Luke Crosby, dives into Why love is a choice, not just a feeling (sorry, Hollywood rom-coms). Keeping a “record of wrongs” fuels resentment and hurts relationships practical ways to release anger instead of feeding it. Why forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting—but it does mean letting go. If you’ve ever found yourself rehashing old arguments, holding grudges, or getting too fired over something small, this message is for you. God’s love frees us from the weight of anger—if we let it.

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Love Is – Not Jealous, Proud, or Rude (Week 2)

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:59:07 GMT

Join Pastor Luke Crosby and Dr. Amanda Pavich as they unpack what it truly means to love—something we learn through patience and kindness and explain to us that Love Is not Jealous, Proud, or Rude. So, what does real love look like in marriage? If you believe movies, romance novels, reality TV, or online dating is just one big, emotional high where everything magically works out. But let’s be real—love isn’t just about feelings. It’s a choice. According to 1 Corinthians 13, that choice means ditching pride, envy, and boasting in favor of something far more powerful: humility and selflessness.

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Love Is – Patient & Kind (Week 1)

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:14:18 GMT

Love isn’t just warm fuzzies and Hallmark moments; it’s a lifestyle that mirrors God’s character. In this four-week series, we’re digging into 1 Corinthians 13:4–8a to get real about what love looks like in action. From patience that doesn’t snap in traffic to kindness that’s not just for show, we’ll unpack how love isn’t jealous, proud, rude, easily angered, or petty enough to keep score. Instead, it’s about celebrating truth, sticking it out when things get tough, and letting God’s love reshape how we live and love every single day. Because let’s face it—we all need a little help in the love department.

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Next Right Step – Toward Renewal (Week 5)

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:20:11 GMT

What do we do when we feel like we are “at the end of our rope”? Where do we turn to for help? In the final installment of the NEXT RIGHT STEP series, Pastor Guy Johnson explores Psalm 143, written by King David in a time of great trouble. It illustrates how seeking renewal and direction through a posture of surrender and ultimately asking for God's help to turn situations around for His glory is an essential step to take in our faith journey.

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Next Right Step – Towards Relational Depth (Week 4)

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 01:55:06 GMT

We are made to be in relationships with God, humanity, and all creation. In Week 4 of the NEXT RIGHT STEP series, Pastor Luke examines what the scriptures tell us about deepening our connections in healthy, life-giving ways.

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Next Right Step – Purposeful Rhythms (Week 3)

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:01:31 GMT

A beautiful life doesn't happen by accident. It takes intention. We must develop purposeful rhythms to accomplish this task. In week 3 of NEXT RIGHT STEP, Pastor Kevin McPeak shows how Jesus practiced these rhythms consciously and how we too can develop spiritually and relationally as we build these regular healthy habits into our own lives.

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Next Right Step – Towards Spiritual Growth (Week 2)

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:12:57 GMT

Series Description: Faith isn’t a sprint—it’s more like a slow, uphill hike where you’re not always sure if you packed the right snacks. Whether it’s growing spiritually, finding some emotional sanity, or figuring out what on earth your purpose is, it starts with trusting God and taking one small, bold step. Psalm 143:8 is our reminder to check in with God each morning (before coffee counts) and let Him set the course. In this series, we’ll uncover how letting God lead transforms us, strengthens our relationships, and helps us live with real purpose—without needing a perfect map.

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Christmas at Imperial Beach Church

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:21:44 GMT

Merry Christmas! May the genuine joy that Jesus brings be with you and your loved ones this season.

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The Promise – The Promise of Eternity (Week 3)

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:42:53 GMT

What do Christians mean by “Heaven” and is it something we will only see when we die? In week three of our series “THE PROMISE,” Pastor Luke explains and breaks down the Bible's promise of eternity for those who follow Jesus.

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Thank You Sunday

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:00:27 GMT

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Gratitude – Recognizing the Good

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:43:34 GMT

In a season that emphasizes the importance of giving thanks, it’s important for us to remember that gratitude is a response to God’s limitless love and grace. In this encouraging message, we’re reminded to give thanks in all circumstances and trust that God is at work even in challenging times. Join us for a reminder that giving thanks is ultimately all about God’s incomparable goodness.

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He’s Still Got the Whole World in His Hands – Worshiping in the Valley (Week 3)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:49:24 GMT

Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. We do our best but things still fall apart, go wrong, or otherwise lead to disappointment. In the middle of those difficult times, it’s easy to question or even feel like we’re wrestling with God. But that struggle doesn’t have to lead to even more discouragement. In the final week of HE'S STILL GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS, we can find hope and strength for the steps ahead by leaning into the words of scripture to discover how God is actually working through our hardest seasons.

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He’s Still Got the Whole World in His Hands – The Waiting Is Not Wasted (Week 2)

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:20:54 GMT

Have you ever begged God for resolution? Something has gone wrong in your life, and it seems like God is not fixing things as quickly as you would like? In week 2 of our series, Pastor Luke examines the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk, and how God is working in your season of waiting.

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He’s Still Got the Whole World in His Hands – Wrestling with God (Week 1)

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:16:50 GMT

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. We do our best but things still fall apart, go wrong, or otherwise lead to disappointment. In the middle of those difficult times, it’s easy to question or even feel like we’re wrestling with God. But that struggle doesn’t have to lead to even more discouragement; instead, we can find hope and strength for the steps ahead by leaning into the words of scripture to discover how God is working through our hardest seasons. Join us for a three-week series that shines some light in the darkest times as we discover how He’s still got the whole world in His hands.

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HELP IS HERE – Help Through Us (Week 3)

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 23:27:46 GMT

In the final week of HELP IS HERE, Pastor Kevin McPeak focuses on how the Holy Spirit works THROUGH us, specifically through the gifts that it equips us with and how we can use it for the good of others.

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HELP IS HERE – Help In Us (Week 2)

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:40:36 GMT

In week two of HELP IS HERE, Pastor Matt Henry walks through Galatians 5 and how having the Holy Spirit inside us is better than having Jesus beside us, as well as practical ways we can live by the Spirit.

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HELP IS HERE – Help For Us (Week 1)

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:16:19 GMT

SERIES DESCRIPTION: Do you need some help? The bad news is that you probably do. But the good news is that help is available to you – right where you are. In “Help Is Here”, we’ll dig into understanding who the Holy Spirit is and how it brings us help. In this three-week series, we’re diving deep into the truth that we are never alone, because the Holy Spirit is always with us. Help is here – and it’s closer than we think!

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Short Takes – Give God Your Best

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 23:33:18 GMT

In our message GIVE GOD YOUR BEST, Pastor Grant Hedges teaches us about what happens when we surrender, give God our best, and let Him use what passions and abilities we have to serve and impact our church, our city, and California and Baja California.

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Party Crashers – Whoever Wins, Now What? (Week 4)

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:00:57 GMT

In the final week of PARTY CRASHERS, Pastor Luke dives into scripture found in the book of Romans, chapter 13. Its timeless principles help believers today to answer the question: Regardless of who wins, how are we as Jesus' people supposed to live and honor Christ?

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Party Crashers – Shift Your Focus, Heal The Divide (Week 2)

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:44:42 GMT

In week two of PARTY CRASHERS, Pastor Kevin McPeak emphasizes the need to be more like Jesus than ever before, especially in the political climate we currently find ourselves in. We learn that Jesus redeems our political divide by shifting our focus from the what to the how.

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Party Crashers – We All Have a Political Lean, but Only Jesus Gets Our Bow (Week 1)

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:26:04 GMT

SERIES DESCRIPTION: We’re diving into how Jesus helps us navigate the political tension and to make sure we are staying focused on running our own race. We speak about how Jesus followers can think, participate, and respond with grace during these challenging times. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore big questions about faith and politics and how to stay rooted in what matters most.

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Travel Plans – Leading, Living and Lasting (Week 5)

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:15:27 GMT

In the final week of TRAVEL PLANS, Pastor Luke examines the fifth chapter of 1 Peter, specifically how every believer is called to be a leader. As Christians we influence people around us every day at the places we live, work, and play. Therefore we should care for the flock that God has entrusted to us, and the apostle Peter has wisdom to share on the subject.

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Travel Plans – How My Suffering Makes a Difference (Week 4)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:52:20 GMT

In week four of TRAVEL PLANS, we remembered how Christ suffered to pay the price for our sins and how we are able to live in victory in the midst of our own suffering. Pastor Luke teaches us that because Christ's suffering made a difference for us, our suffering and our stories can make a difference as well.

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Travel Plans – Living in Victory (Week 3)

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 06:41:03 GMT

In week three of TRAVEL PLANS, Pastor Luke walks us through more of 1 Peter, highlighting how the apostle Peter encourages believers, and teaches us practical Jesus ways we can live humbly.

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Travel Plans – Growing Together (Week 2)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:11:07 GMT

In week two of TRAVEL PLANS, Pastor Kevin McPeak dives into 1 Peter chapter 2, where the author is giving encouragement to new Christ followers to grow and mature in their faith so that they can weather the storms of worldly doubt that arise.

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Travel Plans – The Journey Begins (Week 1)

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:46:40 GMT

SERIES DESCRIPTION: A life oriented to Jesus is one full of hope, peace, and purpose. It's also one that can stand at odds with our culture and the ways of the world. And this chasm between His way and the world's way can result in real frustration, disappointment and disorientation as we try to navigate our life with a new map. Fortunately, the Bible is full of folks in this same spot. Join us for “Travel Plans” as we look at the book of 1 Peter and Peter's direction and encouragement that we can not only live a Jesus way in a foreign land, but thrive on the journey.

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The Turnaround – Grace Gets the Last Word (Week 8)

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 23:50:58 GMT

In the eighth and final week of THE TURNAROUND, Pastor Luke examines the hopeful ending of the book of Jeremiah that points forward to the coming of a messiah. A savior that would permanently provide freedom to not just the ancient Hebrews, but all people everywhere. A savior named Jesus.

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The Turnaround – Persevere in Obedience (Week 7)

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:13:08 GMT

In the seventh week of THE TURNAROUND, Pastor Luke examines the stories of three characters that showcase what a life of obedience (or disobedience) can look like, and then provides three prayers we can pray today to help us grow closer to God.

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The Turnaround – How to Live in Exile (Week 5)

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:56:11 GMT

In the fifth week of THE TURNAROUND, Pastor Luke examines how the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah gave both hope and hard truths to the Hebrew people living as exiles and slaves in Babylon. Join us as we examine how this ancient story can assist us today when we inevitably find ourselves living in opposition to the worldly cultures we interact with daily.

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The Turnaround – Rise Above Discouragement (Week 4)

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:47:27 GMT

In the fourth week of THE TURNAROUND, Pastor Luke examines how the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah dealt with dark times and discouragement by doubling down on his devotion to God, and how we can follow his example to assist us when we inevitably go through tough times in our own faith journey.

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The Turnaround – The Potter & The Clay (Week 3)

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:53:27 GMT

In the third week of THE TURNAROUND, Pastor Christian explains how God wants to reshape, restore, and renew our lives and that when we place our lives in his hands, he will shape us for his good purpose.

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The Turnaround – Let Your Heart Be Broken (Week 2)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:01:36 GMT

In the second week of THE TURNAROUND, Pastor Kevin explains the connection between the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, as well as how their sensitivity to the brokenness around them lead them to speak difficult truths that we still need to hear today.

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Father’s Day 2024 – Action Dads

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:58:34 GMT

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The Turnaround – Calling & Excuses (Week 1)

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:00:12 GMT

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Old Money, New Money – New Money (Wk. 2)

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:05:12 GMT

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Old Money, New Money – Old Money (Wk. 1)

Tue, 28 May 2024 15:16:47 GMT

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The Church In Here / The Church Out There – Go

Tue, 21 May 2024 16:12:04 GMT

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Mother’s Day 2024 Panel

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:18:56 GMT

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The Church In Here / The Church Out There – Give

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:46:07 GMT

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The Church In Here / The Church Out There – Grow

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:59:23 GMT

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The Church In Here / The Church Out There – Gather & Group

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:54:24 GMT

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The Church In Here / The Church Out There – The Church, Its Mission, & Your Part to Play

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:10:00 GMT

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Jesus is King – Pastor Matt Henry’s Story

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:46:24 GMT

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Easter Sunday: Return of the King

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:47:22 GMT

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Good Friday: Death of the King

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 00:48:25 GMT

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Jesus is King – Jesus is King of My Relationships

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:35:23 GMT

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Jesus is King – Jesus is King of My Identity

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:03:28 GMT

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Jesus is King – Jesus is King of My Life

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:48:34 GMT

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Hard Words – Please forgive me. / I forgive you.

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:52:53 GMT

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