In Ephesians 2:1–10, Paul reminds us of the stark reality, we were once dead in our sins, completely separated from God. But God, rich in mercy and overflowing with grace, has made us alive in Christ. In this Vision Sunday message, Pastor Neal Benson unpacks how God brings the dead to life by His grace and for His glory, and how Coastline is stepping into that calling to reach and disciple 1% of our community for Jesus.
In Ephesians 1:15–23, the apostle Paul prays that believers would truly know God and experience the riches of His power in their everyday lives. In this message, Pastor Neal Benson unpacks Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church, reminding us that our greatest inheritance isn’t money or status, but knowing Christ and living in His resurrection power. We’ll explore what it means to be a people of faith and love, to live with hope, to embrace our inheritance as God’s children, and to walk in the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Whether you feel stuck, anxious, or just going through the motions, this passage is a fresh invitation to connect with the God who gives wisdom, hope, and strength.
In this message from Ephesians 1:3–14, Pastor Neal Benson unpacks the inheritance we have in Christ. God has chosen us, adopted us, redeemed us, and sealed us with His Spirit. Whether you’re exploring faith or walking with Jesus for years, this passage shows that every spiritual blessing we need is already ours in Christ.
Ephesians begins with a powerful reminder: God calls ordinary people to be set apart for extraordinary purposes. In this message, Pastor Neal unpacks the background of Ephesus, Paul’s transformation, and what it means for us today to live as God’s holy people who bring grace and peace into the world.
What in your life inspires you to praise God? It could be seeing the ocean, standing on a tall mountain, or simply smelling your favorite flower on a walk. In Psalm 134 the Pilgrims have arrived in Jerusalem to worship God. But when they arrived in Jerusalem they might get distracted. They might think they need to get a bite to eat, find their luggage, or get a hotel right away. This Psalm invites them to come and worship God. It also invites us to worship God. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches us how: We respond to God’s presence with lives of unceasing praise.
Studies show that the worst punishment a prisoner can receive is solitary confinement. The lasting effects of lack of human contact has done horrible damage in the lives of people. In other words; we were meant to do life with others. So how come that presents so many difficulties? In Psalm 133 we learn about how “good and pleasant” it is when God’s people live in unity. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches how God’s blessing flows when His people dwell in unity.
Back in early elementary school there as a funny little say when we made a promise: Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye. Looking back, I have no clue why six years old are making a promise with that kind of language but in God’s word we see God’s promise to David. In Psalm 132 we read about a promise David made to God and a promise God made to David. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches us how God always keeps His promises and His Kingdom stands forever.
We live in a culture that promotes pride and ambition but packages it in a way to make it look harmless. In this week’s message from Psalm 131, Pastor Neal unpacks the powerful truth that true peace is found through surrender and rest in God. This short but profound Psalm invites us to lay down self-promotion, embrace humility, and learn to rest in God’s presence with the quiet trust of a weaned child. As we mature in our faith, we’re called to place our hope fully in the Lord, even when His timing is hard to understand. We will be challenged to examine the areas where we may still be clinging to control, and encouraged to surrender daily, rooting our lives in God’s Word, trusting His presence, and resting in His promises.
Life is not void of hardship. We’ve all experienced painful situations during our days on earth. The question becomes: “What do we do in these difficult situations? We could drink another beer, try retail therapy, or seek the Lord. When we come to the Lord, and cry out in our desperate situations is when we find hope and healing. Listen in as Pastor Neal Benson teaches on Psalm 130 and reminds us that: Even in our darkest moments, God offers full forgiveness and redemption.
Summer is here, and we’re kicking off a 10-week journey through the Psalms; the heart of the Bible. For centuries, God’s people have turned to these songs and prayers to seek Him, experience His love, and find healing. In this episode, Pastor Neal Benson begins with Psalm 1 and shows us what it means to live a truly blessed life — one rooted in seeking God and delighting in His Word.