Costa Araya
by Alex "Costa" Araya
I’m a young Costa Rican preacher passionate about helping people see that following Jesus is the best decision anyone can make. I love diving into Christian apologetics, and when I’m not preaching, you’ll probably find me with my wife and kids or working on projects in my woodworking shop. Join me as I share my journey, tackle tough questions, and show how living for Christ transforms every part of life!
Episodes
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Practical Faith: A purpose in the Trials || James 1:1-4
Main Point: Our trials are not barriers to our faith but are instead opportunities that lead us to deeper trust in God.
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Check the Level || Psalm 119:89-94
Main Point: What Matters hasn’t changed. We were created through God and for God.
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One Hope for All || Colossians 4:2-18
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.
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God's House Rules || Colossians 3:18-41
Main Point: Our surrender to Christ transforms how we relate to one another.
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Who is this man? Encounter the King || John 20:24-31- From Doubt to Declaration
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
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Who is this man? Encounter the King || Luke 23:32-49 - The Cross: One Offer and Two Responses
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?
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Who is this man? Encounter the King || Luke 22:39-46 - The Best Tool for the Job
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…
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Who is this man? Encounter the King || John 13:1-17 - Jesus' M.O.
Main Point: Jesus established an expectation for His followers: Serve with humility.
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Who is this man? Encounter the King || 7 Assumptions about God- John 11:1-44
Main Point: When we don’t know Jesus’ character, we assume His identity.
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Who is this man? Encounter the King || The Lost Sons and A Loving Father - Luke 15:11-32
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.
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Who is this man? Know the King
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.
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Christ Earned the Right!
Main Point: Christ has earned the right to be our King by His death, resurrection, and exaltation.
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Who is this man? The Courage of Faith
Main Point: Courageous faith isn’t the absence of fear; it’s fixing your eyes on Jesus in the middle of it.
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Who is this man? From Scarcity to Sufficency
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.
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Who is this man? When The Storms Get Loud
Main Point: In every storm we face, Jesus invites us to discover His care for us and His power over nature. Mark 4:35-41 Principle 1: Storms Make Us Doubt Principle 2: Jesus Proves He’s in Control
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Who is this man? Breaking through Barriers
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.
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Who is this man? Everyone, Everywhere!
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.
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Who is this man? Tempted yet Triumphant
Main Point: Temptation reveals what we believe about God, and Jesus shows us that trusting God’s Word is how we stand firm.
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Who is the man? The Baptism of Jesus
Who is the man? Encounter the King Sermon Series
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Don't Settle for Counterfeit religion || Colossians 2:16-23
Main Point: Only Christ can make you right with God. Do not let anyone convince you that you need more than Jesus.
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Alive & Forgiven || Colossians 2:11-15
Main Point: When dead in our sins, Christ through the cross has made us alive and forgiven.
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Beginner vs Amateur vs Pro || Colossians 2:6-10
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.
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Why Excellence Matters || Colossians 3:22-24
Foundations Series at FBCUC
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Community begins with you || Colossians 2:1-5
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.
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The Paradox of the Gospel || Colossians 1:24-29
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.
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This is for you || Colossians 1:21-23
Main Point: Through the gospel we see our position, receive the offer, embrace our part, and live out our responsibility.
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Jesus is... || Colossians 1:15-20
Main point: Who Jesus is should matter greatly to each one of us.
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God's will is our Objective || Colossians 1:9-14
Main Point: God’s will is our primary objective.
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The Gospel Works || Colossians 1:3-8
Main Point: When the gospel is internalized and shared, it moves forward, bringing hope and fellowship.
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The Book of Colossians (1:1-8) || Introduction
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.
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May you be Covered in the Dust of your Rabbi || Luke 9:23-24
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...
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John 10:7-21 || From Confusion to Clarity
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…
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Has Science Made God Irrelevant?
Science can explain the what and the how—but only faith can answer the why.
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Luke 6:43-45 || The Heart is revealed by its Fruit
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...
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Hebrews 11 | The Requirements of Faith
Main Point: Faith isn’t just believing—it requires bold, brave, and focused trust in who God is what Jesus has done.
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Romans 2:1-11 || Fueled by God’s Kindness
Main point: Genuine repentance, fueled by God’s kindness, is essential for salvation and authentic faith in Christ Principle# 1: Recognition of Self-Righteousness Principle #2: Realization of God’s Kindness Principle #3: Recommitment to Repentance Principle #4: Reassurance in Redemption
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Matthew 6:25-33 || God is a Merciful Provider
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?...
About this show
I’m a young Costa Rican preacher passionate about helping people see that following Jesus is the best decision anyone can make. I love diving into Christian apologetics, and when I’m not preaching, you’ll probably find me with my wife and kids or working on projects in my woodworking shop. Join me as I share my journey, tackle tough questions, and show how living for Christ transforms every part of life!
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Alex "Costa" Araya
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