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Pacific Point Church Podcast
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NEXT (Week 6) - Refuse to Be Silent
6d ago00:49:38Tap to summarizePastor John Blue closes the NEXT series by returning to Jesus' final words before the ascension: receive power from the Holy Spirit and go be His witnesses. This message challenges the church to see family, neighbors, workplaces, and the nations as our circle of influence, and to live and speak as Spirit-empowered witnesses.Scripture referenced: Acts 1:8-9; Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 12:1; Luke 12:12; Matthew 5:16; Romans 10:14; 2 Peter 3:9; Hebrews 9:27; John 14:6; James 4:14; Acts 2.Pacific Point Church, Costa Mesa, CALearning to live & love like Jesus.
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He’s Closer Than You Think
2w agoTap to summarizeHere are full episode notes, ready to paste into the upload.He's Closer Than You Think Abba, Father — The Intimacy God Invites Us IntoJesus didn't teach us to approach God from a distance — He taught us to call Him "Abba," Father. In the garden of Gethsemane, in His deepest anguish, Jesus cried out to a Father who was near. That same nearness is offered to us. Whatever you're carrying today, He is closer than you think.In this message, we look at what it means to know God not as a distant authority, but as a loving Father — and how that changes the way we pray, grieve, and live.Scripture referenced: Luke 2:48–49 · Luke 23:34 · Luke 23:46 · Luke 24:49 · John 16:23 · Ephesians 2:18 · Galatians 4:6 · Mark 14:33–36 · Luke 22:43–44 · Hebrews 5:7Connect with us: Pacific Point Church — Costa Mesa, CA Love God, Love PeopleSubscribe and join us each week as we open God's Word together.
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NEXT (week 5) - The Spirit in you vs. the spirit on you
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Leave the Light on
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NEXT (Week 4) - He told them to wait
May 300:45:32Tap to summarizeThis is part 4 of the NEXT series — What Happened After: Resurrection to Pentecost. Missed a week? Catch up at pacificpointchurch.com or on YouTube.
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NEXT (Week 3) - he restored the broken
Apr 27Tap to summarizeScripture references: John 21:15–18 | John 18:18 | Psalm 106–107 | Matthew 16:16 | Romans 10:9
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NEXT (Week 2) - He confronted our doubt
Apr 20Tap to summarizeIn Week 2 of our NEXT series, we look at Jesus’ encounter with Thomas in John 20 and what it reveals about doubt, faith, and the heart of Christ. Thomas was honest about his struggle to believe, and Jesus met him with peace, patience, and truth. This message explores the danger of isolation in seasons of doubt, the different ways people wrestle with unbelief, and how Jesus moves toward those with real questions. Faith is not the absence of questions, but the willingness to bring them honestly to God. This episode is a reminder that doubt does not disqualify you, and that Jesus can turn honest seeking into deep and lasting faith.
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NEXT (week 1) - The Great Commission
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He Is Not Here — Remember
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We Are Them: From Hosanna to Crucify — A Holy Week Reality Check
Mar 31Tap to summarizeMain ThemeWe don’t just read about the crowd in Holy Week—we are the crowd.Our expectations of Jesus often determine our response to Him.Key IdeaJesus doesn’t conform to our expectations—He confronts them.Holy Week BreakdownPalm Sunday → “Hosanna” (Save us now)Good Friday → “Crucify Him”Easter Sunday → “He is risen”➡️ The same people shifted because Jesus didn’t meet their expectations.What “Hosanna” Really Meant A cry for immediate rescue A desire for personal and political salvation➡️ The crowd wanted a Savior who would fix their situation—not transform their hearts.The Problem: Jesus in Our BoxWe often shape Jesus into: Someone who agrees with us Someone who fits our culture Someone who supports our goals➡️ But Jesus is: Holy Merciful Gracious Compassionate Above every category we createWe Are the CrowdWe like to think we would’ve stayed loyal—but: We praise when life makes sense We question when it doesn’t We doubt when God is silent➡️ Our faith often follows our expectations.The Emotional ProgressionWhen Jesus doesn’t meet expectations: Excitement → Confusion Confusion → Disappointment Disappointment → Frustration Frustration → Rejection➡️ “Hosanna” can become “Crucify Him.”Real-Life Reflections “Jesus, where are You?” “Why aren’t You fixing this?” “Do You even care?”➡️ These are modern echoes of the same crowd.The Turning PointEven with: Discipline Effort Religious activity➡️ We can still reject Jesus when He doesn’t align with what we want.The CallStep out of the crowd. Stop trying to make Jesus fit your expectations Start trusting Him for who He isKey Takeaways We are more like the crowd than we think Expectations shape our faith more than we realize Jesus is not who we want Him to be—He is who He isClosing ReminderSunday is coming.
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