Coast Community Church

Jeff Nagle explores Luke 12:13-22 through the lens of the Kingdom of God, showing that the parable of the rich fool is about more than money management or moral advice. This message invites us to see how God’s economy of grace stands against the world’s economy of accumulation, and how true riches are found in communion with God.
Key Topics Covered:
The parable of the rich fool in the context of the Kingdom of God
Why life is not measured by possessions or stored-up wealth
The contrast between fields and barns: gift, growth, and control
How greed distorts inheritance, legacy, and trust in God
The Kingdom economy of grace versus self-sufficiency
What it means to be rich toward God
Communion as the deeper reality of life with Father, Son, and Spirit
Scripture References:
Luke 12:13-22
Mark 1:15
Deuteronomy 8
Genesis 41
Luke 11:39-41
Psalm 23
Timestamps:
00:00 - Reading of Luke 12:13-22 and introduction to the parable
04:00 - Kingdom lenses: king, law, economy, territory, culture
11:00 - Fields, barns, fathers, and sons as key images in the parable
17:00 - Deuteronomy 8 and the warning against forgetting God in prosperity
24:00 - The rich fool’s self-sufficient worldview exposed
31:00 - Trinity, communion, and the Kingdom economy of grace
39:00 - Jesus’ call to seek the Kingdom and trust the Father
44:00 - Communion reflection and invitation to receive and surrender

In this message, Sandra explores Jesus’ parable of the rich fool and the warning against greed in Luke 12. She shows that the problem is not wealth itself, but a heart that stores up for self and leaves no room for God, others, or trust in the Father’s care.
Key Topics Covered:
Jesus’ warning that life does not consist in possessions
The inward posture of greed and self-protection
What it means to be rich toward God
God’s generosity from creation through the early church
The church’s calling to share so that no one is left in need
Trusting God instead of placing security in stored resources
Scripture References:
Luke 12:13-34
Luke 12:16-21
Genesis 1
Genesis 12
Acts 2:44
Acts 4
1 Timothy 6
James 5
2 Corinthians 8:13-15
Timestamps:
00:00 - Bible reading from Luke 12:13-22
03:00 - Sandra introduces the parable and wider context in Luke 12
07:00 - Why the rich fool is not a crook, but still called a fool
11:00 - The inward life: “my crops, my barns, my goods”
15:00 - God’s generosity from creation and the call to share
20:00 - Abraham, the early church, and the pattern of blessing flowing outward
25:00 - Jesus refuses to settle the inheritance dispute
29:00 - The church’s responsibility to share and care for those in need
33:00 - Vanuatu example and closing challenge toward generosity
36:00 - 2 Corinthians 8 and closing prayer

Steph Gibbs explores Luke 15 and reveals how Jesus responds to religious criticism by showing what God is really like: a Shepherd who searches, carries, and celebrates the lost. This message invites us not only to receive God’s pursuing love, but to let our hearts be softened so we can rejoice when others are welcomed home.
Key Topics Covered:
The heart of God in the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin
Why Jesus welcomed sinners and ate with them
The connection between Luke 15, Psalm 23, and Ezekiel 34
The danger of standing outside heaven’s celebration
Allowing God to soften and widen our hearts
Communion as a celebration for people who have been found
Scripture References:
Luke 15:1-10
Luke 15
Psalm 23
Ezekiel 34
Ezekiel 11
Luke 24
Timestamps:
00:00 - Reading of Luke 15:1-10
02:00 - Story of Tony Campolo and Agnes
08:30 - Why the Pharisees were offended by Jesus eating with sinners
13:00 - Ezekiel’s vision and God as the Shepherd who searches
18:30 - The challenge of rejoicing when grace reaches others
24:00 - Emmaus Road and hearts burning within us
28:30 - Prayer for softened hearts and wider vision of God’s love
32:00 - Communion invitation and call to celebrate being found

Matt Johnston explores the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin in Luke 15, revealing the searching, restoring love of God. This message calls us to rest in the joy of being found by Jesus and to share His heart for those who are still lost.
Key Topics Covered:
Jesus as the friend of sinners
The Good Shepherd who searches for the lost
The value of every person in the Kingdom of God
Heaven's joy over repentance and restoration
How Luke 15 connects with Ephesians 3 and Ezekiel's shepherd imagery
Communion as a remembrance of the lengths Jesus went to restore us
Scripture References:
Luke 15
Ephesians 3
Ezekiel 34
Isaiah 49
Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening gratitude for the church community
02:00 - Elizabeth Smart story and the picture of relentless searching
06:30 - Why the parables of Luke 15 reveal the heart of God
11:00 - Jesus, friend of sinners, and the Pharisees' complaint
17:00 - The lost sheep and the joy of being carried home
23:00 - The lost coin and the value of what was lost
25:00 - Three Kingdom realities: God initiates, all are valuable, heaven rejoices
36:00 - Communion response: remembering the work of the cross

Matt Johnston explores Jesus’ parable of the growing seed and shows how the Kingdom of God grows through God’s power, not our control. This message encourages us to trust that Jesus is alive and active, ask for eyes to see where He is working, and respond with courage and surrender.
Key Topics Covered:
The Kingdom of God grows by God, not by control
The early church as a picture of seed sprouting into bold witness
Trusting that Jesus is alive and active in the world
Having spiritual vision to see where God is at work
Following God’s invitation to participate in His mission
Relinquishing control and trusting God for the harvest
The danger of impatience leading to control and idolatry
Scripture References:
Mark 4:26-29
Acts 2
Acts 4
Acts 5:17-42
Luke 24:5-6
Revelation 1
1 Corinthians 3:5-7
Philippians 1:6
Exodus 32
Isaiah 49:15-16
Timestamps:
00:00 - Reading of the parable of the growing seed
02:00 - The early church, persecution, and boldness in Acts
06:00 - The punchline: the Kingdom of God grows by God, not control
10:00 - Jesus is alive and active; trust as the foundation
14:00 - Vision: asking God to open our eyes to see His work
19:00 - Participating in God’s mission, not creating our own
23:00 - Trusting God for the harvest instead of taking control
28:00 - Israel, impatience, and the golden calf
33:00 - God has not forgotten His people
36:00 - Guided reflection and prayer

Jeff Nagle explores Jesus’ parable of the growing seed in Mark 4 and shows how the Kingdom of God grows differently from the kingdoms of this world. This message is a call to faithful participation without carrying the burden of outcomes, trusting that God alone makes things grow.
Key Topics Covered:
The mystery and secret of the Kingdom of God
Why God’s Kingdom grows through life, not control or power
The dignity of participation in planting and watering
Rest as faith: refusing to carry what belongs to God
Sowing seeds of peace, justice, and righteousness in everyday life
Trusting God with spiritual growth, family, church, and mission
Scripture References:
Mark 4:26-29
Mark 4:11
1 Corinthians 3:6
Philippians 1:6
Matthew 16
Isaiah 9
Psalm 89
James 3:18
Isaiah 42
Colossians 1:27
Timestamps:
00:00 - Reading of Mark 4:26-29
03:00 - Setting the scene: Jesus teaching the crowd in parables
07:00 - The Kingdom of God versus worldly ideas of power
12:00 - “God's Kingdom is growing and we are not making it happen”
16:00 - The farmer’s role: participation without carrying the burden
21:00 - Peace, justice, and righteousness as the shape of God’s Kingdom
28:00 - Christ in you: the secret of the Kingdom
31:00 - Practical call to sow seeds of peace
34:00 - Reflection questions and congregational responses

Karen Gould guides a quiet, prayerful reflection on Jesus’ parable of the growing seed in Mark 4:26–29. This contemplative practice helps listeners slow down, release striving, and trust the hidden work of God’s Kingdom in their lives, relationships, and neighbourhoods.
Key Topics Covered:
Resting in God's presence without striving
Listening prayerfully to Jesus' parable of the growing seed
Trusting God's hidden work and timing
Faithfulness in sowing while God brings growth
Recognising small signs of renewal in everyday life
Scripture References:
Mark 4:26-29
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome and introduction to the five movements
01:10 - Rest and attend
02:20 - First reading of Mark 4:26-29
03:35 - Reflecting on the Kingdom and the King
05:10 - Third reading and personal reflection
06:45 - Prayer to trust God's hidden work
07:05 - Respond and walk on
08:10 - Closing prayer and sending

In this message, John Lammerton reflects on a recent trip to Vanuatu and connects those experiences with Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians 8 on the grace of giving. Through real stories of local churches responding to disaster, we are challenged to see generosity as joyful, Christlike, and essential to the life of the church.
Key Topics Covered:
Reflections from the Vanuatu trip and the witness of local churches
Disaster response through Churches of Christ in Vanuatu
2 Corinthians 8 and the grace of giving
Joyful generosity in the middle of hardship
Jesus as the model of self-giving love
Equality in the church through shared resources
The mission and partnerships of Global Mission Partners
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 8
Acts 11
Exodus 16
Timestamps:
00:00 - Team reflections from the Vanuatu trip
05:30 - Stories of church life and worship in Vanuatu
09:00 - March disasters in Vanuatu: volcano and earthquake
12:00 - Moses mobilises churches and villages to respond
16:00 - The church moving quicker than the government
18:00 - Introduction to 2 Corinthians 8 and the grace of giving
24:00 - Five lessons from Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians
31:00 - Jesus became poor so that others might become rich
35:00 - The goal is equality in the church
39:00 - Global Mission Partners vision and global work

In this Mission Sunday message Joyce, Mike and Steph explore the ministry of reconciliation through the lived experience of chaplaincy. With stories from hospital rooms, sports clubs, and everyday conversations, we are reminded that God goes before us and invites us to be present, prayerful, and available to others.
Key Topics Covered:
The meaning of reconciliation: being brought into right relationship with God
Mission as God’s work before it is ours
Chaplaincy in hospital and sporting settings
The power of presence, listening, and compassion
Joining God in vulnerable and unexpected moments
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Timestamps:
00:00 - Reading from 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 and introduction to reconciliation
02:00 - Mission Sunday and the call to join God’s mission
05:00 - Joyce shares how she began hospital chaplaincy
08:00 - Story of listening to a woman carry decades of hidden pain
15:00 - Story of a palliative care patient wrestling with fear and faith
19:00 - Mike shares about sports chaplaincy and meeting people in ordinary spaces
21:00 - Conversation in a car park with someone facing deep darkness
27:00 - God’s guidance in hospital visits and walking with families in crisis
34:00 - How chaplaincy shapes us: showing up, listening, and trusting God

In this guided contemplative practice, Matt Johnston walks through Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14. This episode invites you to slow down, release performance, and meet Jesus in humility, honesty, and grace.
Key Topics Covered:
Resting in the loving gaze of Jesus
The contrast between self-righteousness and humility
Honest prayer before God
Grace over performance
Weakness as a doorway to mercy
Scripture References:
Luke 18:9-14
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome and invitation to settle into silence
01:10 - Rest and attend: releasing performance before God
02:00 - First reading of Luke 18:9-14
03:35 - Notice: paying attention to God's way of things
05:00 - Second reading of Luke 18:9-14
06:20 - Be read: letting the text examine your heart
07:45 - Third reading of Luke 18:9-14
09:10 - Respond and walk on: honest prayer for the week
09:45 - Closing prayer