Costa Araya

Main Point: Every believer is a vital link in God’s plan to extend His love and salvation to every person, making it imperative for us to commit to prayer, partnership, and action.

Main Point: Our surrender to Christ transforms how we relate to one another.

Main Point: Bring your doubts to Jesus, and He’ll lead you to real faith.Jesus is not afraid of your doubts.In John 20:24–31, Thomas brings his doubts to the risen Jesus and walks away with real faith, declaring, “My Lord and my God.”#Jesus #Faith #Doubt #DoubtingThomas

Why do people reject God?In this message from Who Is This Man?, we explore Luke 23:32–49 and see one clear truth: The cross reveals God’s offer and gives us two ways to respond. Some mock. Some surrender.Forgiveness is offered to all. But not everyone accepts it.How will you respond?

Main Point: Prayer is the key to having the spiritual strength you need to handle the pressures and anxieties of life.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or under pressure, this message is for you. In Luke 22:39–46, we see how Jesus handled stress, temptation, and fear and it all comes back to prayer.Too often we treat prayer like a last resort, but Jesus shows us it should be our first response. In this sermon, we talk about how to pray, how to trust God’s will (even when it’s hard), and how prayer gives you real strength in the middle of anxiety and pressure.

Main Point: Jesus established an expectation for His followers: Serve with humility.

Main Point: When we don’t know Jesus’ character, we assume His identity.

Main Point: God invites us to come home, no matter how far we have wandered, and calls us to share that love with others who are lost.

Mic audio was lost, so this uses camera audio. Sorry for the lower quality.Main Point: Our understanding of Jesus must move beyond hearsay to confession before it shapes our lives and the life of the church.

Main Point: Christ has earned the right to be our King by His death, resurrection, and exaltation.

Main Point: Courageous faith isn’t the absence of fear; it’s fixing your eyes on Jesus in the middle of it.

Main Point: Even the smallest act of faith can unleash God's limitless provision. His work can turn our scarcity into abundance for those around us.

Main Point: In every storm we face, Jesus invites us to discover His care for us and His power over nature.Mark 4:35-41Principle 1: Storms Make Us DoubtPrinciple 2: Jesus Proves He’s in Control

Main Point: Faith, when combined with community support, has the power to break down barriers and bring about miraculous change in the lives of ourselves and our friends.

Main Point: Everyone, everywhere has a thirst for redemption that can only be quenched by Christ. Our calling is to seek Him and to share His message with those who thirst for hope.

Main Point: Temptation reveals what we believe about God, and Jesus shows us that trusting God’s Word is how we stand firm.

Who is the man? Encounter the King Sermon Series

Main Point: Only Christ can make you right with God. Do not let anyone convince you that you need more than Jesus.

Main Point: When dead in our sins, Christ through the cross has made us alive and forgiven.

The only real pro is Christ. Christ is the only one that can do what we couldn’t, and we must trust Him for that.

Foundations Series at FBCUC

Main Point: Being a Christian means that we are part of a Christ-centered community and allow its benefits to unite, grow, protect, and keep us.

A paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory, logically unacceptable, or against common sense but, upon closer examination, may contain a deeper truth or reveal a complex underlying reality.

Main Point: Through the gospel we see our position, receive the offer, embrace our part, and live out our responsibility.

Main point: Who Jesus is should matter greatly to each one of us.

Main Point: God’s will is our primary objective.

Main Point: When the gospel is internalized and shared, it moves forward, bringing hope and fellowship.

The theme of this series is simple: Jesus > Everything.Main Takeaway for the Series: When we surrender to Christ, no part of our human existence remains unchanged.

Main Point: Discipleship isn’t a class you take — it’s a life you live. To follow Jesus is to reorient your whole life around becoming like Him.1- Discipleship starts not with effort but with a decision.Luke 9:23- Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple…2- Discipleship develops not with skill but with commitment.Luke 9:23- … must deny themselves…3. Discipleship is displays not with perfection but consistency.Luke 9:23- …and take up their cross daily and follow me.

Main Point: As our Good Shepherd, Jesus offers more than direction—He offers Himself. In a world of competing voices, recognizing His brings us into a life of deep purpose, secure love, and confident clarity.Principle:1. Enter through the exclusive way.2. Embrace the “good stuff.”3. Engage with a familiar voice.4. Endure through division.

Science can explain the what and the how—but only faith can answer the why.

Main Point: Our actions and words serve as indicators of our spiritual health, highlighting the necessity of nurturing our heart's condition through a relationship with Christ to ensure a life that bears good fruit.Principles:​The Fruit Cannot Be Separated from the Tree.​You Always Give from What You Possess“Only Jesus can transform the heart, making it good and producing good fruit.”

Main Point: Faith isn’t just believing—it requires bold, brave, and focused trust in who God is what Jesus has done.

Main point: Genuine repentance, fueled by God’s kindness, is essential for salvation and authentic faith in ChristPrinciple# 1: Recognition of Self-RighteousnessPrinciple #2: Realization of God’s KindnessPrinciple #3: Recommitment to RepentancePrinciple #4: Reassurance in Redemption

Main Point: Worry constantly works to undermine the character of God and our image of who HE is. 1. Worrying clouds the Father’s care. 2. Worry is unprofitable. 3. Worry challenges our Faith. 4. Worry replaces the Kingdom. Small Group Questions What does it mean to “worry?” How do you define it? What are some common worries you face, and how can trusting God change your perspective on them? Do you have an example from your life where God provided unexpectedly? Read Philippians 4:19- What does this verse communicates about God? How can we support others in our church who are struggling with worry?

Man Point: God's good design for us is expressed in relationships that bring good to the World He created. Principles: Understanding God's truth drives change in our lives. How we relate to God and others is based on God's Word. Good relationships require personal inventory. Spiritual growth is connected to understanding God's good design. Takeaway Questions: Are you tasting the goodness of God through your relationships?‌‌ Do you trust that God's good design in relationships is what is best for us?‌ Are you seeking to restore and preserve relationships according to God's design?