Faith Community Church Santa Cruz Podcast

"Rescued For Relationship", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". We are rescued to "continue our lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him" (Colossians 2:6-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on May 3rd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Mission", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". Paul describes his life's mission to "proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom" which is also a model for our life's mission (Colossians 1:25-2:5). Sermon given by Richard G on April 26th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued Into Reconciliation", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". It's through the work of Jesus that all things, and we as individuals, are reconciled to God and moved from being "enemies" to being "holy in His sight, without blemish and free from accusation" (Colossians 1:15-24). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on April 19th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Rescued For Fruitfulness", part of the series "He Has Rescued Us". The Apostle Paul opens his letter with a heartfelt prayer asking "God to fill you with the knowledge of His will…so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord" (Colossians 1:1-14). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on April 12th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Terrifying Good News", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus' resurrection is terrifying because of all that it dismantles and changes in our world that "lay in sin and error pining" before it becomes something to celebrate (Luke 24:1-12; Mark 16:8). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on April 5th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"My Warning Is Serious", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus preaches 7 woes and concludes with a dire warning for disregard and rejection of Him (Matthew 23:33-39). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 29th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"My Kingdom Is About Humility", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus confronts the self-exaltation of the religious leaders and presents the fact that in His kingdom "those who humble themselves will be exalted" (Matthew 23:1-12). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 22nd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"My Wisdom Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus is challenged by the Pharisees about politics and taxes, the Sadducees about the resurrection, and the experts on Mosaic law and He wipes the floor with His wise answers (Matthew 22:15-40). Sermon given Devin Kleffer on March 15th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"My Invitation Is Open", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet where the honored guests refuse the invitation, and the king ends up inviting the nobodies to the feast (Matthew 22:1-14). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 8th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"My Kingdom Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus tells the brutal parable of the tenant to communicate who will have the kingdom of God taken from them and who will receive it (Matthew 21:33-46). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on March 1st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"My Authority Is Real", part of the series "Truly I Tell You". Jesus is questioned "by what authority are you doing these things?" (signs of the kingdom). Jesus answers and gives the parable of the 2 sons to address belief in Him (Matthew 21:23-32). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 22nd, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"God Of Faithfulness", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew word "emet" which means trustworthy, faithful, and reliable. In 2 Samuel God tells King David not to build the Temple, but promises His future faithfulness that builds on His past faithfulness (Exodus 34:6; 2 Samuel 7:4-17). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 15th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"God Of Loyal Love", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew word "Khesed" or loyal love. In Numbers 14 Moses asks God to spare Israel solely because of God's loyal love (Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:11-19). Sermon given by John Christie on February 8th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"God Of Slow Anger", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn the Hebrew words for "heat" and "nose" to understand God's anger. Isaiah describes God's anger against the rebellious Israel (Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 5:21-15). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on February 1st, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"God Of Grace", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn about the Hebrew word "Khen" to describe God's grace, even when we don't deserve this grace (Exodus 34:6; Genesis 33:1-11). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on January 25th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"God Of Compassion", part of the series "God Of Goodness". We learn about the Hebrew word for "womb" to describe God's compassion, even when God's people stray far away from Him (Exodus 34:6; Isaiah 49:13-16). Sermon given by John Christie on January 18th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Who Is God?", part of the series "God Of Goodness". An overview of the important, and repeated, Old Testament description of God along with the context of when God describes Himself during Israel's worship of the golden calf (Exodus 34:6-7). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on January 11th, 2026, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Special All-Ages Worship Service given by Andy Lewis on December 28th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"A New Compass For Work", part of the series "Life On Purpose". Is our campus just getting more money and better benefits? At the end of our lives will we wish we had plunged more of our time, passion and skills into work environments and work products that helped people to give and receive more love? (Isaiah 58:3-12). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on November 23rd, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"A New Conception Of Work", part of the series "Life On Purpose". The Bible talks about our work as a vehicle for God's loving provision for the world, through both His people and His enemies. God's loving care for people quite often comes through the labors of others, both believers and unbelievers who seek to do good work for the benefit of their families and neighbors (Isaiah 28:24-29). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on November 16th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Idolatry: Why Work Is Hard", part of the series "Life On Purpose". Our work either reveals, or becomes, our idols in life—idols that cannot bring us blessing. Part IV of the question "Why is our work so hard?" (Exodus 34:17). Sermon given by Adam Nigh on November 9th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Selfishness: Why Work Is Hard", part of the series "Life On Purpose". When we get a name from God and work within that name we experience joy, but when we try to make a name for ourselves we get trapped in selfishness. Part III of the question "Why is our work so hard?" (Genesis 11:1-4). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on November 2nd, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Pointlessness: Why Work Is Hard", part of the series "Life On Purpose". While many are frustrated by unfulfilled aspirations, just as many find no satisfaction even when they have realized all of their work aspirations. Part II of the question "Why is our work so hard?" (Ecclesiastes 2:17-23). Sermon given by Jamie Lunde on October 26th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Fruitlessness: Why Work Is Hard", part of the series "Life On Purpose". A believer can expect to be regularly frustrated in our work even though we may be in exactly the right vocation for us. We don't easily give up when we confront the curse. Part I of the question "Why is our work so hard?" (Genesis 3:16-19). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on October 19th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As Service", part of the series "Life On Purpose". In the same way that God equips Christians to build up the Body of Christ, so God equips all people for various kinds of work for the purpose of building up the human community. Part IV of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (1 Corinthians 7:17). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on October 12th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As Cultivation", part of the series "Life On Purpose". All work is a God-given stewardship to cultivate God's good intentions in this world. Part III of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (Genesis 1:28; 2:8-9, 15-22). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on October 5th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As Dignity", part of the series "Life On Purpose". Work is more than a demeaning necessity but an act of co-creating coming from God as the source. Part II of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (Genesis 1:26-27). Sermon given by Brian Person on September 28th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As A Joy", part of the series "Life On Purpose". Work is what God did in creating, and within 7 days, making work a good thing in God's creation. Part I of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (Genesis 2:1-3, 15). Sermon given by John Christie on September 21st, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

We're taking a quick break in the podcast for FCC Camp Day at Redwood Christian Park. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"…Because God Has Earned It", part of the series "It Ends In Praise". A focus on how worthy God is to receive our praise given to Him in all kinds of ways (Psalm 150). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on September 7th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"…Because God Empowers Us", part of the series "It Ends In Praise". A focus on God's provision of salvation for Israel that also sets in motion how they were armed to execute God's judgment on the world powers that are set against God's kingdom (Psalm 149). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on August 31st, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"…Because God Prevails", part of the series "It Ends In Praise". A focus on God's active power rendering both creation and redemption. He's our "horn" (Psalm 148). Sermon given by John Christie on August 24th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Because God Is Gracious", part of the series "It Ends In Praise". A focus on God’s unique favor on His people and special pleasure over those who rely on Him rather than just earthly solutions (Psalm 147 vs. 10-11). Sermon given by Andy Lewis, August 17th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"... Because God Is Trustworthy", part of the series "It Ends In Praise". A focus on God’s trustworthy care for His people when our mission/lives become difficult. Sermon given by Andy Lewis, August 10, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Be Careful To Rest In God’s Sovereignty", part of the series "Artful Truth". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, August 3, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.Jer. 51:59-64 (ref vs 1-58) God tells Jeremiah to tell a Jewish captive to take a scroll of the prophet’s words of destruction upon Babylon, read it, then throw it into the river with a rock tied to it as a promise of God’s ultimate plans for Babylon.

Audio for: "Be Careful With Your Compromises", part of the series "Artful Truth". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, July 27, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Be Careful To Hope In God's Restoration", part of the series "Artful Truth". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, July 20, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Be Careful Who You Trust", part of the series "Artful Truth". Sermon given by Devin Kleffer, July 13, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Be Careful About Tuning Out God", part of the series "Artful Truth". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, July 6, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "All-Ages", part of the series "Faith Community June 2025". Sermon given by Faith Community, June 29, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Artful Truth", part of the series "Faith Community June 2025". Sermon given by Richard Gotthardt, June 22, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence In The Fight", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Albert Hung, June 15, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence In Our Homes", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, June 8, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence With Our Actions", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, June 1, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence In Our Maturing", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, May 25, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence In God's Mission", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Tarah Brown, May 18, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence Between The Divided", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, May 11, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence Under God's Grace", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, May 4, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "Freedom And Confidence Before God", part of the series "Freedom And Confidence ...". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, April 27, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

Audio for: "EASTER SUNDAY!", part of the series "Walking With Jesus". Sermon given by Andy Lewis, April 20, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org/ and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.