La Jolla Presbyterian Church Sermons
We want to see lives transformed through a relationship with Jesus. One way we witness that is by sharing God’s Story and equipping you to share His story as well.
We strive for sermons and teaching that is informative, applicable, inviting, and transformative.
Sunday morning messages, plus other Bible studies, classes, and special events. We are a welcoming, Bible based, Christian Church, and would love to worship with you.
Episodes
714 episodes
Focus On These Two Things - Sermon 23rd March, 2025
Are we caught up in distractions, or are we focusing on what matters? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Paul explores this question in his sermon, "Focus On These Two Things," based on Mark 12:28-34. In this passage, Jesus is asked which commandmen...
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Hype Or Hope? - Sermon 16th March, 2025
Are we caught up in the spectacle or anchored in something deeper? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Paul dives into this question with his sermon, "Hype or Hope," focusing on Mark 11:1-11. This passage captures Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusale...
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What's The One Thing - Sermon 9th March, 2025
What is the one thing that holds us back from fully following Jesus? This Sunday, we continue our Gospel of Mark series with a sermon titled "What's The One Thing." Rev. Paul Cunningham will focus on the scripture, Mark 10:17-31, where Jesus ch...
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No Lingering on the Mountain - Sermon March 2nd, 2025
Join us this Sunday as we continue our Gospel of Mark series with a sermon titled "No Lingering on the Mountain." Rev. Paul Cunningham will lead us through Mark 9:2-13, where Jesus is transfigured before His disciples. This moment on the mounta...
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Who Who Do You Say I Am? - Sermon 23rd February, 2025
"Who Do You Say I Am?", This Sunday, as part of our Gospel of Mark series, Sophie Nicles, our Director of High School Ministry, will lead us through Mark 8:27-37, where Jesus asks His disciples this important question. In a world filled w...
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Tradition - Sermon 16th February, 2025
This Sunday, Rev. Paul Cunningham will lead us through Mark 7:1-8, 14-23, where Jesus challenges the religious leaders for valuing human traditions over God's commands. He reminds us that faith isn't about rituals but about the condition of our...
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Jesus in the Storm - Sermon 9th February, 2025
Life is full of unexpected storms, struggles, and uncertainty. In Mark 6:45-52, the disciples find themselves caught in a storm, struggling against the wind and waves. In their fear, they fail to recognize Jesus as He walks toward them on the w...
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Faith and Fear - Sermon 2nd Feb, 2025
Faith and Fear often collide in life's most challenging times. In Mark 5:21-34, we see a powerful example of this through the story of a woman who, despite fear and uncertainty, reached out to Jesus in faith and was healed. Rev. Paul Cunningham...
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Listening Matters - Sermon 26th Jan, 2025
This Sunday, we continue the Gospel of Mark with an engaging message titled 'Listening Matters,' based on Mark 4:1-20. This passage, the Parable of the Sower, highlights the importance of hearing and responding to God's word. Rev. Paul Cunningh...
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Getting Closer To Jesus - Sermon 19th Jan, 2025
We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark with an inspiring message titled 'Getting Closer to Jesus,' based on Mark 3:7-19, focusing on verses 14-15. In this passage, Jesus calls the twelve disciples to be with Him, equipping them to s...
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A New Life - Sermon 12th Jan, 2025
This Sunday, we're continuing our journey through the Gospel of Mark with an inspiring message titled "A New Life" from Mark 2:13-17. In this passage, we witness Jesus calling Levi, a tax collector, to follow Him, a powerful moment highlighting...
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A New Way For A New Year - Sermon 5th Jan, 2025
This Sunday, we’re kicking off an exciting new 16-week sermon series on the Gospel of Mark. Pastor Paul begins the journey with a sermon titled "A New Way For A New Year," focusing on Mark 1:1-8. This opening passage introduces us to John the B...
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God's Way Is The Best Way - Sermon 29th Dec, 2024
Pastor Chad shared a message titled "God's Way is the Best Way," focusing on the teachings from James 1. This chapter of James served as a powerful reminder of the blessings that come from enduring trials and relying on God's wisdom rather than...
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A Better And Future Home - Sermon 22nd Dec, 2024
This Sunday marks the fourth week of Advent, and we are continuing our Advent sermon series, Home for Christmas, with a message titled "A Better and Future Home." Pastor Paul Cunningham will focus on Hebrews 11:13-16,...
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God Makes Himself At Home - Sermon 15th Dec, 2024
This Sunday is the third week of Advent, and we are continuing our Advent sermon series, Home for Christmas, with a message titled "God Makes Himself At Home." Pastor Paul Cunningham will focus on John 1:6-14, where John describes how ...
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A Home Of Promise - Sermon 8th Dec, 2024
This Sunday is the second week of Advent, we’re continuing our Advent sermon series, Home for Christmas, with a message titled "A Home of Promise." focusing on Deuteronomy 8:1-11, where Moses reminds the Israelites of God’s faithfulnes...
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A Brand-New Home - Sermon 1st Dec, 2024
This Sunday, we began our Advent sermon series, "Home for Christmas." Pastor Paul introduced the series with a sermon titled "A Brand-New Home," based on Genesis 3:1-10, 21-24. In these verses, we witness the profound moment of humanity's initi...
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Grateful - Sermon 24th November, 2024
This Sunday, Paula Taylor concludes the "A Resilient Faith" series with "Grateful," looking at Luke 17:11-19. In this passage, we encounter the story of the ten lepers healed by Jesus, but only one returns to give thanks. Paula will guide us th...
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Generous - Sermon 17th November, 2024
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Paul continues the series, "A Resilient Faith," with "Generous," looking at 1 John 3:16-18. In this passage, John challenges believers to embody love in words and through action and truth, urging a life of selfless...
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Gracious - Sermon 10th November, 2024
This Sunday, Pastor Paul continues with the series, “A Resilient Faith” with "Gracious," focusing on Colossians 4:2-6. In this passage, Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted to prayer, watchful and thankful, and let their conversations b...
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Grounded - Sermon for 3rd November, 2024
Grounded - This Sunday Pastor Paul is launching a new sermon series titled, “A Resilient Faith” with "Grounded," focusing on Ephesians 3:14-21. In this passage, Paul prays for the Ephesians to be grounded in love and strengthened by the Spirit ...
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Abundance - Sermon for October 27th, 2024
Abundance - This Sunday Pastor Paul returns to conclude our "Cultivate" sermon series with a message titled "Abundance," based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. In this passage, the Apostle Paul speaks to the Corinthians about the blessings of generous ...
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Wheat, Weeds, and the World - Sermon for October 20th, 2024
Wheat, Weeds, and the World - This Sunday Abraham Musto, our Middle School Director, delivers a compelling sermon as part of our ongoing "Cultivate: Lessons from the Land" series. His sermon, titled "Wheat, Weeds, and the World," will explore M...
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Lessons from a mustard seed: Cultivating Faith - Sermon for October 13th, 2024
Lessons from a mustard seed: Cultivating Faith - This Sunday Pastor Chad is preaching, sharing a sermon titled "Just A Little Faith," based on Matthew 17:14-20. This passage recounts the moment when Jesus heals a boy with a demon, a miraculous ...
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Grief and Gratitude - Sermon for October 6th, 2024
Grief and Gratitude - This Sunday Pastor Paul delivers a poignant sermon titled "Grief and Gratitude," focusing on John 15:1-8. In this passage, Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and branches to illustrate the deep, life-sustaining connection...
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