Jesus Culture San Diego Message of the Week

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  Grow Up Into Christ 16.08.2026

  In this episode, guest pastor Raymond Phillips of House Church in Denver preaches from Ephesians 4-6, challenging us to move past spiritual “milk” and grow into full maturity in Christ. He unpacks what it means to leave behind consumerism and prolonged adolescence in our faith, closing with a powerful charge to put on the full armor of God and live as soldiers advancing His kingdom.
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  Ephesians: This is Who You Are (Part 1) 09.08.2026

  In this message, Pastor Zack begins our journey through Ephesians by unpacking the power of knowing who we are in Christ. Through Ephesians 1–3, we’re reminded that we are chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, and given an inheritance, not because of what we’ve done, but because of what Jesus has already done. When we understand our identity in Christ, we can stop striving to earn God’s love and begin living from the security, authority, and grace we’ve already received. This message is an invitation to let God open the eyes of our hearts to who He says we are.
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  Galatians: Freedom By The Spirit (Part 2) 02.08.2026

  Pastor Zack message through Galatians 4–6 reminded us that the gospel is Jesus plus nothing. We are saved by grace, not by our performance, and true freedom comes through surrendering to the Holy Spirit, who transforms us to live from our identity as sons and daughters of God.
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  Fill your Flask 26.07.2026

  This Sunday, Pastor Nathan Edwardson reminded us that God isn’t looking for perfect people, He’s looking for hearts that are fully surrendered and filled with His Spirit. Through the story of Samuel and David, we were challenged to leave behind seasons of grief, be renewed by the Holy Spirit, and trust that God has already gone before us in preparing what’s next. As we get filled with His presence instead of relying on our own strength, we become ready to pour into the next generation and step confidently into God’s calling.
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  Galatians: No Other Gospel (Part 1) 19.07.2026

  In this powerful message from Galatians 1–3, Young Adults Pastor Reigha Tencer reminds us that the Gospel is built on grace, not performance. Discover the freedom that comes from surrendering striving, embracing your identity as a child of God, and trusting fully in the finished work of Jesus.
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  2 Corinthians: Weakness and Strength (Part 4) 12.07.2026

  Pastor Jordan DiMarco continued our journey through 2 Corinthians, reminding us that the true Gospel can never be separated from the cross. Through Paul’s example, we were challenged to reject the world’s pursuit of influence and self-promotion, embracing instead a life marked by humility, sacrifice, and dependence on God’s strength. As we examine our own hearts, we’re invited to trust that God’s grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our weakness.
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  2 Corinthians: The Weight of the Cross (Part 3) 05.07.2026

  Pastor Andrew Heligenthal unpacked 2 Corinthians 8–10, revealing how a cross-shaped life is marked by generosity, gratitude, and self-giving love. Through Paul’s example of the Macedonian church, we were challenged to see giving not as an obligation, but as an invitation to reflect the heart of Jesus in every area of our lives. As we surrender our time, talents, and resources, we become active participants in God’s Kingdom and His work in the world.
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  2 Corinthians: Widen Your Hearts (Part 2) 28.06.2026

  In this week’s message, Our YA Pastor Reigha Tencer walks through 2 Corinthians 5–7, reminding us to live with an eternal perspective rather than chasing the approval of the world. She unpacks what it means to be ambassadors of Christ, compelled by His love, transformed into new creations, and entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. Through Paul’s example, we’re challenged to widen our hearts, embrace godly repentance, and reflect Jesus in both our words and our lives.
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  Wine/Oil/Salt 21.06.2026

  On Father’s Day, Pastor Jordan DiMarco shared a message on the ministry of the Holy Spirit through the imagery of wine, oil, and salt. He taught how the Holy Spirit cleanses, heals, and preserves God’s work in our lives, inviting us to continually make room for His presence. Pastor Jordan also challenged us to partner with the Holy Spirit by leading with presence, worship, and prayer.
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  2 Corinthians: Comforted To Comfort Others (Part 1) 14.06.2026

  Pastor Zack taught from 2 Corinthians 1–4, highlighting how God often does His deepest work through our trials and weaknesses. He encouraged the church to receive God’s comfort and extend it to others, allowing pain to become a source of hope and ministry. The message also challenged believers to measure success by faithfulness and transformation rather than the world’s standards of power, influence, and image.
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  I Corinthians: The More Excellent Way (Part 5) 07.06.2026
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  Gripped With Compassion 31.05.2026

  Pastor Banning teaches that God is inviting us into partnership with His heart, believing for salvations not only among those we know but also those we don’t. As we allow our hearts to be moved by what moves Him, we step into true compassion, a deep, gut-wrenching response that leads us to prayer and action. Every move of God in history has come through people who carried what was on His heart, and He is still inviting us to do the same.
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  I Corinthians: Honor & Unity (Part 4) 24.05.2026

  On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Zack Curry shared a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 11–12 about honoring the Holy Spirit through unity, humility, and reverence. He reminded us that spiritual gifts and communion were never meant to elevate ourselves, but to strengthen the body of Christ and point people to Jesus. The message was an invitation to hunger for more of God while living in love and unity with one another.
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  Baptism of the Holy Spirit 17.05.2026

  Pastor Corey Russell brought a powerful message on the fresh filling of the Holy Spirit and the invitation to hunger for more of God. Through Acts 1 & 2, he reminded us that Christianity was never meant to be lived through knowledge alone, but through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. As a church family, we were encouraged to pursue deeper intimacy with Jesus and boldly carry His presence into our everyday lives.
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  War On Hopelessness 10.05.2026

  Deborah Giles shared a powerful message on fighting hopelessness and trusting that the seeds we’ve sown in faith are still growing, even when we can’t yet see the harvest. Through Galatians 6:9, she reminded us not to grow weary in doing good, encouraging us to hold onto hope in seasons of waiting, disappointment, and silence.
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  I Corinthians: Freedom Guided By Love (Part 3) 03.05.2026

  Pastor Zack taught from 1 Corinthians 7–10, highlighting that our freedom in Christ should be guided by love, not self-interest. Paul reminds us that maturity isn’t about what we’re allowed to do, but how we live in a way that reflects Jesus and builds others up. Ultimately, everything we do should be filtered through love and aimed at glorifying God.
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  I Corinthians: We The Temple (Part 2) 26.04.2026

  Pastor Jordan DiMarco led us through 1 Corinthians 3–6, reminding us to move beyond spiritual immaturity and build our lives on the foundation of Jesus. Paul’s correction is an invitation to live with unity, humility, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. We’re called to value what has eternal significance, not just what looks good in the moment. As God’s temple, our lives matter, how we live, love, and walk in holiness reflects His power at work in us.
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  I Corinthians: Called & The Imperfect (Part 1) 19.04.2026

  Pastor Zack begins a new series in 1 Corinthians, highlighting the importance of God’s Word in shaping how we live and navigate culture. He reflects on how the Corinthian church was gifted yet divided, pointing to the need for believers to stay rooted in their identity in Christ.
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  To All The Saints: Living It Out (Romans Part 9) 12.04.2026

  In this final message of the Romans series, Pastor Zack unpacks Romans 12–16 and the powerful shift from what God has done to how we are called to respond. He teaches that in view of God’s mercy, believers are invited to offer their lives as living sacrifices, an act rooted not in fear or obligation, but in love and gratitude for His grace. The gospel doesn’t just shape what we believe; it transforms how we live, love others, and navigate everyday relationships. From honoring authority to walking in unity and hope, this message calls the church to live out the reality of the gospel in every area of life.
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  Easter Message 05.04.2026

  Jesus Is _________ is a powerful Easter message centered on the truth that Jesus is alive and victorious over sin, death, and the grave. Pastor Zack unpacks the many names of Jesus to reveal not just who He is, but how He meets every need—as Savior, Healer, Provider, and King. This sermon invites us to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to truly knowing Him personally, recognizing that He is everything we need, every day.