The Voice of God
One of the greatest benefits of our salvation has to be that of hearing God speak to us personally. There can be no intimate relationship with our heavenly Father without…
Terry Murphy
Use Your Gifts and Trust the Process
The last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about gifts of the spirit and last week we promised to wrap it up this week. But as it sometimes happens, our…
Do it Small, Do it Big
In Matthew 5:16, Jesus is talking, during his Sermon on the Mount, about how “…your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your…
Using Your Gifts – Especially Those You Don’t Recognize as ‘Gifts
At last week’s First Friday ministry event (May 5), in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we opened the night with Salsa dance lessons and a food tent in the plaza. …
A Twist in the Good Samaritan Story
Over the last several weeks, North Coast Church has engaged in a 3-week intentional effort called Serve-Your-City. During this campaign, North Coasters have donated resources to completely fund and provide…
We Serve God by Serving Others
This weekend as the Church leaves the building it gives us the opportunity to take a look as to why we serve. Our friend, Rick Warren founding pastor of Saddleback…
Resurrection Day that Just Keeps on Giving – Part II
I just checked the calendar and it’s still April. Not yet even two weeks since we celebrated the greatest miracle ever pulled off; the Resurrection. I’ve heard of no one…
Resurrection Day that Just Keeps on Giving – Part 1
Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Passover, Resurrection Sunday We, on the Single Adult Ministries team, hope that you are enjoying an Easter Season filled with wonder…
Don’t Waste the Wait
We are closing out our look at self-awareness this week. Part of self-awareness is the desire to continue to grow and the recognition that we all have room for change.…
3 Things Christians Should Know about Holy Week
Holy Week is observed every year by Christians around the world. From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, believers can take time to remember the events leading up to Jesus’ death…