Whether we want to admit it or not.. We all have ideas on how we should go about dating. This is not an easy topic because the Bible doesn’t address it head on because its a fairly new cultural idea. Yet, we know the Word of God has tons to say on how we conduct ourselves in relationships. In week 2 of our “forced love” series, Ps. Lukas challenges us to not fall for these deadly dating habits and to recognize our worth in whatever season we find in.

Culture is obsessed with love. Anywhere it can be sold, packaged, marketed, you will find the idea and concept of finding love, falling in love and/or figuring out your love story. Even at church, maybe you’ve felt that you need to find a spouse or your significant other… let's face it, we are “forcing love” on each other. At the core of every heart, we have a desire to be loved. Since sin entered our world, we have had a deep desire to be loved and made whole and the answer to the problem of wholeness comes from finding a Saviour, not finding a spouse.

The bible stands as both one of the most powerful, profound, quoted and controversial books of all time. For some it’s a source of truth and others nothing more than a document certain people read for inspiration. Yet at the end of the day, every person has to reconcile with the “good book” because if it's true, it delivers the greatest message, with an undeniable truth and hope for every person. You can trust the bible, it is authoritative and reliable and it's something every person should engage with to discover Jesus more deeply every day.

No matter where we find ourselves, we all have some sort of relationship with prayer. Prayer is this universal humble posture where we stop and ask for help and yet we know it's much deeper than that. In this message Ps. Lukas gives you the what, how and why we pray as he helps give you a strong theology of prayer so you can engage with Jesus in the most intimate way possible.

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Facing Fear | Fear Not | Lukas Bonnett

We do not have to look far to feel fearful of our surroundings. Interest rates going up, talk of a recession, disease, war.. Every channel and social media platform is screaming the same thing. Be very afraid. Yet, our God and faith would say the exact opposite, that we should fear not. We are told to be strong, courageous, faith filled christians in every circumstance or time of difficulty. So how do we do it? How do we fight the fear in our lives? It all starts with knowing that smallest, simplest truth - he won't leave you or abandon you. He is with you!

It’s one thing to say ”okay God, out of all my money you can have 10%” but what about the other 90%? How do we make sure that we first realize, the whole 100% is from God, and ensure we fight to not have a spirit of selfishness with our money but feel free and open to constantly be generous? Ps. Andy breaks down how to fight a selfish spirit and allow the Holy spirit to make sure we aren’t becoming a reservoir with our finances but a river that goes above and beyond in ways of generosity.

At the end of the day, If we know we are called and we know we are gifted by God. We have to put those gifts to use right? We have to make a difference, and start moving people from death to life and building people up who are broken. Our world needs us to run the race of faith, to live for others and to show up in the hardest of places knowing that he’s going to use us to build up and move those who need our help.

SUNDAY RECAP | Lukas Bonnett

Here at Coastline Church we exist to help people take next steps. One of those steps is to help every single person fan into flame the gift that God has placed within them! If you’re a christian and you belong to Jesus, then you are called to use the gifts and passions that God has put within you to serve and love those around you. In this message Ps. Lukas challenges every single one of us to fight the urge of being a consumer of christian content and to use the gifts God has given you to serve the house of God and the place he has called you to be. This message will challenge you and bless you!

Have you ever wondered despite totally feeling connected to Jesus, knowing your salvation is in Him, you still find it hard to be free of anxious thoughts? Or asking why that lingering pain in your back won’t go away? Or perhaps why you still hold onto bitterness from a relationship gone sour? Despite your Spirit being connected to Jesus every believer is still on a journey to find freedom in our mind and body and heart. The good news? You are meant to live in freedom! Jesus has a plan, but it can’t happen until we claim our inheritance and sonship in God as Children of God. If you need a reminder of your identity, this message is for you!