Rockharbor Costa Mesa Podcast

Guest Pastor Aaron Stern challenges us to consider how God sees us, asserting that regardless of our rebellion, God views us with the same pride as Jesus in Mark's Gospel. By intentionally embracing God's delight, we empower transformation, diving deeper into a relationship with the Creator who loves His creation.

Everybody is going to worship somebody or something. The question is, to whom will you give your one wild and precious life? In the final installment of our “Being Human” sermon series, Glenn explores the human inclination to worship, reminding us that God created us and redeemed us to worship Him.

Glenn explores questions of human identity and sexuality in the third week of our “Being Human” sermon series. Who gets to define our identity? Who gets to direct our sexuality? We can answer these questions with or without Jesus, but His Way leads to life at its fullest, yet comes at a cost – the cost of our whole selves to follow Him.

Being God’s image isn't just a theological concept; it's a profound answer to the question: “who am I and why am I here?” In the second installment of our “Being Human” series, Glenn helps us explore what being made in God’s image means – having dignity, authority, and purpose.

Glenn explores the significance of "the human body" in our new sermon series, "Being Human: A Series on the Theology of You." He shows us that through Scripture we find 3 main clues - creation, incarnation, and resurrection - that help explain why our bodies matter to God.

Glenn's message emphasizes the crucial distinction between being (fruitfulness) and doing (productivity). As we begin the New Year, Glenn reminds us that intentionally cultivating fruitfulness is our original call as image-bearers, bringing both glory to God and life to a world in need.

Glenn teaches us about The Christmas story revealing God's unwavering pursuit of humanity, culminating in the arrival of Jesus—God with us. It shows us how God’s divine advent offers us renewal, comfort for our fears, courage for the journey of faith, and confidence for a future rooted in the hope of Jesus. In the Christmas story, we’re reminded of our invitation to a profound new beginning with a God who’s never stopped pursuing us.

In the final week of our "Advent" series, Glenn draws inspiration from Anna's story, emphasizing that joy is both a product of patient waiting and a catalyst for exuberant praise. Anna's infectious joy invites us to anticipate the imminent restoration of all things and actively practice worship beyond the church walls, sharing in the abundant love of a God committed to restoring all of His creation.

Glenn teaches on the life of King Herod and his rise to power, contrasting Herod's reign as King of the Jews with Jesus' reign as Messiah and true King. What we find is that Jesus and Herod are opposites. Herod Claws his way to power while Jesus empties Himself of power. Herod kills to protect his power while Jesus dies to save the powerless. Herod's kingship results in weeping and Jesus' reign ends in worship. Glenn reminds us that Herod could have been the fourth King to come and celebrate the birth of the Messiah, but instead he choose to cling to his own power. Herod's story reminds us that we have to choose what King to serve, where Herod leads to weeping and grieving, Jesus leads to life and worship.