Coastal Oaks Church

Can one be assured that their prayers will be heard and answered by God, our Father? An examination of Scripture would answer this question with a resounding, "Yes!" Join COC on this journey of teaching & learn how you too can be assured that God answers prayer.- John 16:24

A disciple of Jesus is most confident & bold when he or she knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that their salvation is secure. Pastor Kevin explores this phenomenon in Week #2 of our current series, "The Disciple's Journey" series.- 1 John 5:1, 12-13

After spending extensive time working through a series called "The Master's Plan for Disciple-Making," where Pastor Kevin walked through in detail what it means to be a disciple-making Church, he now embarks on a new series which will lay out our specific plan to make disciples at Coastal Oaks Church, and embody the Church that God intended us to be.- Matthew 28:19-20, 22:36-40

On the day chosen to celebrate COC's 30th Anniversary, Pastor Kevin takes time to remind us that the work of the Gospel is about making a successfull handoff, like in a relay race, to those who would commit to follow Christ - focusing on discipleship & mentoring.- Joshua 4:4-7, 19-24

As COC wraps up our "Master's Plan for Disciple-Making" series, Pastor Kevin concludes with a reminder that the 1 goal of the Church is to make disciples, above all other things. The Church (read: the people) can easily find themselves busy doing lots of things "in church", but making disciples is not only to be high on the priority list; it is to the only thing on the priority list.

In the 2nd to last installment of this teaching series, Pastor Kevin explores in depth what it means to remain in Christ, asking "What does it mean to remain?", "What hinders us from remaining in Christ?", and examining some characteristics of one who remains in Christ.- John 15:1-17

As Jesus readies Himself to be a sacrifice for the sins of man & fulfill the will of God the Father, He is also sewing into the lives of His disciples, developing in them the character they will need to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.- John 15:4, 13:1-15

Picking up where we left off 2 weeks ago, Pastor Kevin teaches clearly what it takes for one to be a disciples of Jesus Christ - it takes an ever-deepening conviction that is clearly understood.- Luke 9:21-26

The Bible describes a person who is "in Christ" as one who lives very differently from those around them, being confident, secure, resolved, fearless, and founded. Join COC as we explore the characteristics of that same person, one who is in Christ.- 1 Corinthians 5:17-20, Galatians 5:19-23

As the Church shares the transformational message of the Gospel, Jesus' invitiation is to do so consistently in obedience and to leave the results to Him.- Mark 6:6b-13, Acts 1:8

Jesus taught His disciples to do the work of ministry by calling them to come alongside Him in the work of ministry. Join COC as we study the process by which Jesus initiated His disciples into Kingdom work.Mark 3:13-15, 4:1-20

Jesus painted a very clear picture with His ministry; making disciples is only accomplished through the power of the Holy Spirit and is established in the Bible.- Mark 1:21-23, Colossians 2:6-7, 2 Timothy 2:15

In week 8 of Pastor Kevin's "Master's Plan for Disciple-Making" series, he examines what genuine, Biblical fellowship looks like. Its more than a meal, a hug, or a kind word - its the Spirit of God working in the lives of His people, for the sake & the fame of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.- John 5:17-19

Jesus laid out a very detailed plan for how disciple-making can have an impact even to the far reaches of the earth. Join COC & Pastor Kevin Muilenburg on this journey in exploring that plan.- Mark 2:13-22

Many Bible scholars believe Jesus gave those who He called to become His disciples a period of time - 2-4 weeks maybe - to reflect & count the cost, considering what they would be leaving to follow Jesus. When Jesus came back to them, the invitation was clear, immediate, & complete.- Mark 1:16-20

As Jesus gathered & prepared His disciples to enter into their coming quest, He also challenged them to have open eyes, hearts, & minds, as they walked with Him daily.- John 4:27-35

In this, the 4th installment of Pastor Kevin's current series on disciple making, he teaches on the characteristics of a true disciple, urging the people of Coastal Oaks to ask, "Am I real or fake?"- John 2:13-22

As Pastor Kevin marches on thru this current series on disciple-making, he looks at Jesus' first miracle to draw application from how Jesus used everyday happenings to teach & train His disciples.- John 2:1-12

In this 2nd part of "The Master's Plan for Disciple-Making", Pastor Kevin explores what is often necessary for an individual to come to a place of complete surrender to Jesus Christ.- John 1:29-51

Many Christians struggle with sin for years after they place their faith in Christ. In this teaching, Assoc. Pastor Andy Barlow encourages COC to not only realize the seriousness of sin, but fix our gaze on God's abundant grace so that sin becomes small & irrelevant.- Galatians 6:7-8, Romans 12:1-2