FCC Young Adults Sermons

Ephesians 6 reminds us that spiritual warfare isn’t just about external attacks—it’s a battle for our minds, our hope, and our confidence in God’s salvation. Paul describes salvation as a helmet because hope protects us from despair, fear, temptation, and the lies of the enemy. In a world obsessed with control and consumed by anxiety, the Gospel offers something deeper: safety in Christ that frees us to surrender fully to Him. The enemy wants believers distracted, fearful, and spiritually asleep, but hope in Jesus keeps us steady and alert. When you truly believe eternity is secure, the temporary pleasures and fears of this world begin to lose their grip.Scripture:Ephesians 6:10-201 Thessalonians 4:13-5:8Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

We will be looking at the shoes of readiness of the gospel of peace and the shield of faith. What are they and how do we use them?Scripture:Ephesians 6:10-20 (NLT)Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

We are in an ancient battle between the kingdom of God and the enemy, and most of the conflict happens in the unseen decisions of our daily lives. In Ephesians 6, Paul doesn’t just describe armor; he reveals the character of God that we are called to “put on” every day—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word. The real fight is not about external threats, but about whether we will rely on ourselves or on God’s nature as our source of reality and direction. This message challenges the instinct to trust our hearts and instead anchors us in who God actually is. What if spiritual warfare is less about fighting harder—and more about surrendering who gets to define truth in your life?Scripture:Ephesians 6:10-20 (NLT)Prov 18:1(ESV)Jeremiah 17:9 (ESV)Ecclesiastes 9:3 (ESV)Romans 3:10-12 (ESV)Deuteronomy 32:4 (ESV)Titus 1:2 (NIV)Psalm 119:160 (ESV)Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Most Christians know the phrase “put on the armor of God”—but few actually live like they’re in a war. Ephesians 6 reminds us that spiritual battles are not occasional, they’re constant, and standing firm requires intentional, daily action. This armor isn’t something we admire—it’s something we actively put on through prayer, Scripture, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. The enemy is strategic, deceptive, and relentless, but we don’t fight for victory—we fight from it. This message is a wake-up call: if you’re not suiting up, you’re leaving yourself exposed.Scripture:Ephesians 6:10-20Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Romans 11 reminds us that being part of God’s family isn’t something we earned—it’s something we’ve been graciously grafted into. Using the image of a tree, Paul warns believers not to become proud or complacent, but to remain rooted in faith and humility. God is both kind and severe—welcoming those who trust Him while cutting off those who reject Him. Tonight we'll challenge our tendency to take grace for granted and calls us to examine the posture of our hearts. At the end of the day, it’s not about what you’ve been given—it’s about whether you stay connected to the source.Scripture:Romans 10:18 - 11:24Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

In Romans 9–10, Paul reveals a tragic truth: the people who knew God’s law best still missed the salvation standing right in front of them. They clung to what was familiar instead of trusting what God was doing through Jesus. The gospel invites us into something radically different—a living relationship with God that requires faith, vulnerability, and obedience. But like Israel, we often choose comfort, safety, and the patterns we know instead of stepping into God’s calling. This message challenges us to release the things holding us back and step fully into the life and mission God has for us.Scripture:Romans 9:25-33Romans 10:1-17Deuteronomy 18:15-19Psalms 23:1-6Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

God has committed himself to his elect people in order to bless all peoples. But like a potter whose clay can be stubborn and uncooperative, God responds by changing the WAYS in which he uses them.Scripture:Romans 9:1-29Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

We live in this world of suffering but not without the help of the Holy Spirit. We can walk in confidence that nothing will keep us from the love of God. We have an eager hope of whats to come.Scripture:Romans 8:16-18Job 2:1-6Matt.4:1-41Peter 5:6-11Romans 8:19-25Isaiah 11:6-9Romans 8:26-27Ephesians 6:17-18Romans 8:28-30Romans 8:31-36Hebrews 12:1-2Romans 8:37-39Revelation 21:1-7Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

God did it! He gave Jesus for our justification, the Holy Spirit for our continual sanctification and adopted us as His sons and daughters. Amazing Grace!Scripture:Romans 7:14-25 CSBRomans 8:1-17a NASBJohn 3:16,18 CSBRomans 6:23NASBRomans 13:8-10NASBMatthew 22:37-40NASB2Corinthians 10:3-5 CSBHebrews 11:6 NASBJohn14:16,17NASB2Corinthians 5:1-5NLTResources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Romans 7 exposes something every believer feels: the internal war between what we know is right and what we actually do. Paul teaches that the law isn’t the problem — it’s holy, good, and reveals the sin we were blind to. God uses His standard to convict us, expose us, and lead us into transformation, not condemnation. Though sin deceives and battles within us, freedom is not found in trying harder but in Jesus Christ our Lord.Scripture:Romans 7:7-25Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

December 1, 2025Romans 7 teaches that following Jesus isn’t about obeying God out of pressure — it’s about loving God out of freedom. Paul uses the picture of a marriage covenant to show that when we died with Christ, we were released from the law and united to Him in new life. Instead of producing a harvest of rebellion, our union with Jesus now produces a harvest of good fruit. This message explores the difference between religion and relationship, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to live in love, not legalism. Real transformation flows not from trying harder, but from living connected to Christ.Scripture:Romans 7:1-6Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" This world is divided by so much right now. We must remember that there is much which unites us as humans. We are all united by our sinful desires, but also in our need for a savior. To become united as God's people, we cannot be slaves to sin, but rather slaves to righteousness through Jesus Christ.Scripture:Romans 6:15-23Romans 6:1-42 Peter 2:20-22Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" Romans 6 is a call to live like the resurrection actually changed us. Paul reminds believers that sin’s power is broken — we’re no longer slaves, no longer controlled by what once ruled us. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we have the freedom to live new lives, not by our own strength but by grace. Sanctification means dying to sin and coming alive to righteousness — a daily choice to yield our bodies, desires, and habits to God. Real faith doesn’t just believe in Jesus’ victory; it lives from it.Scripture:Romans 6:1-14Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" In Romans 5, Paul parallels the transgression of Adam with the obedience of Jesus, not to compare two humans, but to highlight a new form of humanity.  This new humanity has a new kind of life - not just longer, and not just sinless in a moral sense - but it shares in the abundant overflowing overjoying nature of God's own life.Scripture:Romans 5:12-21Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Series: "The Epistle of Paul to the Romans" Life’s hardest moments aren’t wasted—they’re where God builds endurance, character, and hope. Romans 5 reminds us that even in pain, we have peace, purpose, and proof of God’s love through Jesus. You’re not just surviving the struggle—you’re being shaped by it.Scripture:Romans 5:1-11Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

As we get back to Romans, we review the drama of Sin's ensnarement and defeat through death, making possible the fulfillment of righteousness and justice in accordance with the lawScripture:Romans 2:6-13Romans 8:1-4Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

The purpose of this message for people to understand the importance of stewarding the resources God has given us in a manner that glorifies Him. God is our source, everything else is a REsource.Scripture:1 Timothy 6: 6-19Acts 5:1-11Malachi 3:7-12Genesis 14:19-20Genesis 28:20-22Proverbs 3:9-102 Corinthians 9:10-11Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

We will be taking a deeper look at what it means to steward our bodies  so we can understand the bigger effects it has not only on us but others.Scripture:Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

God has entrusted every believer with gifts—abilities meant not for self-promotion, but for serving others and glorifying Him. Scripture reminds us that the body of Christ thrives only when each member plays their part, from the seemingly small roles to the most visible ones. This sermon unpacks how to discover your spiritual gifts, how to faithfully steward them with excellence, and how to shift your perspective toward eternity in how you live and serve. When we offer our hands, hearts, and gifts to God, He multiplies them to build His Kingdom and bring glory to Christ.Scripture:Colossians 3:1-21 Corinthians 12:12-311 peter 4:10-11Romans 12:6-8Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

This message includes key principles and life applications to help clairfy what it means to steward the many different relationships that God has entrusted us with.Scripture:Romans 14:7-91Corinthians 6:19-20Ephesians 4:1-3John 13:34-35Hebrews 10:24-25Proverbs 27:17Romans 12:3-8Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

This message addresses how followers of Jesus can process a week filled with tragedy, violence, and confusion. While culture spins stories and social media fuels division, Scripture reminds us that we are living in a spiritual battle far deeper than politics or headlines. The enemy is actively working to blind, divide, and derail—but Jesus remains victorious, sovereign, and present. In this sermon, we’ll look at how to view cultural chaos through God’s eyes, how to respond as the Church with prayer and courage, and what it means to count the cost of following Christ in our generation.Scripture:Ephesians 6:10-12Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

September 8, 2025Stewarding our time is a vital part of our calling, and key to all other areas of Stewardship.  Time cannot be stored up or saved or earned - it can only be invested.  How are you investing yours?Scripture:Luke 12:15-46Luke 19:41-44Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

We all face moments when identity struggles, unmet expectations, and anxiety seem unshakable—even after we’ve tried every “Christian” answer we know. The problem isn’t that Scripture isn’t enough; it’s that we sometimes use it like a band-aid instead of seeing the deeper truth it points to. In Exodus 3–4, God meets Moses in his insecurity, not by inflating his ego, but by shifting his focus from his own limitations to God’s sufficiency. Our potential and our limitations are two sides of the same coin—both designed to lead us to rely on God. When we take our eyes off ourselves and fix them on Him, we find the strength to walk where He calls.Scripture:Exodus 3: 1-22Exodus 4: 1-31Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

We live in an image-driven world, where the fear of truly being known leads people into isolation. In contrast, scripture encourages us to embrace truth and live in reality as it actually is. How do we put this into practice?Scripture:1 Samuel 8:4-22Romans 2:17-21James 5:16Romans 5:6-8

This week, we will be going over Romans 4:1-12, to better understand what Paul is saying in his thorough presentation of God's gospel in Christ Jesus. Paul describes Abraham's righteousness as not stemming from the works of the law (as the law hadn't been given to Israel at that point), but through belief in God (obedience, love, faith and trust). This would have been unfamiliar to many of the Jewish believers at the time, since the teachers of the law pressed onto perfection in the law and the acquisition of God's righteousness through that way. However, God's standard stressed perfect obedience, which was not possible, and God knew that, so it is through faith in His Son, who took our penalty and became our sin, that we might become God's righteousness in Him (through faith in Jesus Christ) and this was for all who accepted Christ, not only the circumcised, but also those who have not been, since they share the same circumcision in their hearts (the same seal of faith in Christ Jesus).Scripture:Romans 4:1-12Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

The promises of God are true and real, often times we want them in our own time, when we think they should happen. How do you handle yourself when the promises don't happen when you think they should. We need to take encouragement from waiting on God's timing.Scripture:Romans 4:13-25Genesis 12:3Ephesians 2: 8-9Galatians 5:22Genesis 17:5Hebrews 11: 8-19

In a world where we're constantly trying to prove ourselves—morally, spiritually, even socially—Romans 3:19-31 offers good news: we can stop striving and start trusting. This passage confronts the futility of earning righteousness through the law and reveals the heart of the gospel—God makes us right with Him not through our performance, but through faith in Jesus. Whether you feel burdened by guilt or prideful in your goodness, this message invites you to rest in the righteousness that only God provides.Scripture:Romans 3:19-31Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

In Romans 3:21-30 Paul says God's righteousness has been revealed. Jesus Christ has been put forward as the new mercy seat, establishing the sacred, tabernacling presence of God on planet earth once again and empowering the formation of a just community. This is no arbitrary venting of wrath - this is the restoration of the human vocation so that God's purposes can be fulfilled... and that is what we call justice.Scripture:Romans 3:21-31Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

On a spectrum of legalism to "cheap grace", Paul calls out both camps and calls the Church of Rome (and us) to a higher standard.Scripture:Romans 3:1-20Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

The right action done with the wrong intent, is in fact the wrong action. God desires for His people to be holy in all of life. Paul condemns the Jews for being people who said one thing and then did another, and did not practice what they preached. Instead, God desires that His people's words, thoughts, heart, and actions are aligned and that his people are transparent, even when they don't "look good" on the outside.

We have all sinned, we all fall under God and we can't look down on anyone else. Those who follow the law are condemned by the law that they can't keep, those who follow their own standards fail their own standards. Yet, we are judged by the perfect Lord Jesus Christ and this also offers hope.Scripture:Romans 3:23, Romans 2:1-16Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

May 12, 2025What happens when humanity trades the truth of God for a lie? Romans 1 paints a sobering picture of what it means when God gives people over to the desires of their own hearts. In a world full of idols shaped in our own image, we're reminded that God's wrath is not impulsive anger—but the righteous response to our willful rebellion. This message will challenge what you think about sin, culture, and the cost of rejecting the Creator for created things.Scripture:Romans 1:17-32Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Paul begins by thanking God for the Roman believers, whose faith was so vibrant it was known throughout the world—reminding us that gratitude and prayer must be the foundation of all Christian relationships and ministry. He emphasizes his deep desire to visit and encourage them, reflecting the mutual strengthening that comes through Christian fellowship and the shared pursuit of spiritual growth. Finally, Paul boldly declares the power and necessity of the gospel, for it alone reveals God's righteousness and offers salvation to all who believe—Jew and Gentile alike—by faith from start to finish.Scripture:Romans 1:8-16Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

So often we skip the greeting but what is Paul trying to tell us? Why is the greeting important?Scripture:Romans 1:1-7Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Contrary to popular understandings, Romans is not Paul's systematic theology. Instead, Paul is encouraging a troubled community in Rome to welcome one another as Jesus has welcomed them, and in so doing they will display his gospel, which he defends as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.Scripture:Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

April 7, 2025Habakuk ends with one profound realization: to survive the life of exile, we must not let the raging chaos and conflict undermine our ability to focus on what is central.Scripture:Habakkuk 3:17-19Exodus 19:5-6Deut 4:5-8Habakuk 1:1-42Kings 17:9-11Luke 13:31-32

Scripture:Habakkuk 3:1-15Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Scripture:Habakkuk 2:1-20Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Scripture:Habakkuk 2:1-51 Kings 19:11-12James 1:19Isaiah 40:31Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

March 3, 2025Scripture:Habakkuk 1:5-11Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

In this intro to Habakkuk, we dive into the story of Judah's decline and the prophet Habakkuk's cry for justice. Habakkuk sees a world filled with violence and corruption, and his doubts about God's silence reflect the struggles many of us face when our experiences don't match what we know about God's promises. Is doubt a sign of weak faith? Or an opportunity for God to prove Himself; inviting us to trust Him despite our circumstances? We also confront the impact of generational sin—how issues like abuse, addiction, and anger can be passed down through the family line, and how through Jesus we have the power to break these cycles for generations to come.Scripture:Habakkuk 1:1-4

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February 3, 2025Many think of "discipleship" as learning, like in-depth Bible study reserved for serious, "committed" Christians. But discipleship is about maturing as human beings called to imitate Jesus. But how do we do that? It's more than you think Scripture:John 5:39-40John 13:31-38John 21:1-19Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Culture convinces us that to welcome someone means to "entertain" - to have the well arranged house, the right food, the mood lighting, the perfect music and vibe.In contrast, Jesus shows in the story of Zacchaeus that by leading from a place of humility and weakness we make space for the weakness of others. And it is in a moment of honest vulnerability and being seen and loved in their vulnerability that people come to truly and fully belong to a community. Scripture:Luke 19:1-10Luke 14:33Luke 16:9

January 13, 2025Too often we treat the symptoms in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness, as a root of disconnection from God. Some would even argue that hurry doesn't just make you weary, but in fact it is the great enemy of your spiritual life.Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

December 2, 2024Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:23Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Paul had no time for fake Christianity. He was traveling around with Timothy and Epapohroditus spreading the gospel. Not for fame or fortune, but to know Christ, and help others do the same. Joy comes from maturing into your identity in Christ and setting your aim on Him.Scripture: Philippians 2:19-3:16Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

November 11, 2024Paul encourages believers to live worthy of the gospel, embracing a life marked by unity, humility, and joy—focused not on temporary circumstances but on eternal realities. He challenges us to align our priorities with the eternal perspective that transcends earthly struggles and ambitions. This call to live in light of eternity means our daily choices, attitudes, and relationships reflect the hope we have in Christ. As we pursue this higher calling, we remember that our labor is not in vain and that our Savior is at work within us, empowering us to shine His light in a dark world.Scripture: Philippians 1:27-2:18Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org

Paul's prayers in Philippians 1 remind us of two truths about who we are. We are a people who celebrate partnership. We are a people who pursue God's glory.Scripture: Philippians 1:1-26Resources:FaceBook- FCC Young AdultsInstagram- @fccyaEmail- [email protected] fccsantamaria.org