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Sea Change Church formally La Jolla Christian Fellowship sermon series cut into bite-sized pieces for your listening ease. Check in weekly for the Sunday sermon.
Church is led by Pastor Adam Stadtmiller.
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Episode 1: Sea Change Church The Books of Acts: The Church Has Left the Building S1E1 – Courage Leaves the Building - Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
1w ago00:42:49Tap to summarizeActs 6:1-101 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenistsarose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that weshould give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. 3 Therefore, brothers, pick out fromamong you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we willappoint to this duty. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faithand of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, andNicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. 6 These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laidtheir hands on them. 7 And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of thedisciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to thefaith.Stephen Is Seized8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. 9Then some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and ofthe Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, rose up and disputedwith Stephen. 10 But they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he wasspeaking.BIG IDEAActs repeatedly shows that the mission of Jesus was never intended to depend on a handful ofextraordinary leaders. The apostles provide the foundation, but the expansion of the church happensbecause ordinary disciples—business owners, homemakers, servants, mentors, hosts, craftsmen,and unnamed believers—say yes to God where they are. The Holy Spirit empowers everydaypeople to make an extraordinary difference.
Transcribe →Episode 4: Sea Change Church Rooted in The Spirit S1E4 – The Epistles: Fruits and Gifts - Gift Sandwich - Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
2w ago00:34:51Tap to summarizeJuly 19, 2026Sea Change ChurchRooted in The SpiritS1E4 – The Epistles: Fruits and GiftsGift SandwichPastor Adam Stadtmiller1 Peter 4:7-117 The end of all things is at hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober minded for the sake ofyour prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude ofsins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use itto serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one whospeaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—inorder that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory anddominion forever and ever. Amen.Big Idea: God entrusted you with a gift. Use it to serve others and make Jesus known.1. Your Gift Is an ASSIGNMENT2. God sandwiches gifts between maturity and His glory.1. Your Gift Is an ASSIGNMENT: Vs. 10 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serveone another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:● Every believer has received a gift.● Spiritual gifts are entrusted, not earned.● We are stewards, not owners.○ Steward— oikonomos oy-koh-NOH-moss: A manager entrusted withsomeone else's resources.2. God sandwiches gifts between maturity and His glory. Vs.7-10 The end of all things isat hand; therefore, be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use itto serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:● The Context of Gifts: Peter places spiritual gifts in between Christianmaturity and his glory. Gifts without maturity are dangerous.○ Maturity is the starting line of GIFTS: Pray earnestly (v.7), Love deeply(v.8) Show hospitality (v.9)■ Gifts without maturity are dangerous.○ Spiritual gifts flourish in a life marked by prayer, love, andservice—not performance.● Gifted believers should glorify God the most: 11 whoever speaks, as one whospeaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength thatGod supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through JesusChrist. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.The fruit reveals God's character. The gifts reveal God's power.Practical Takeaway: This week take the Sea Change Spiritual Gifts test at seachangechurch.orgDiscussion Questions:1. How does seeing your spiritual gift as an assignment—not an achievement—change yourperspective?2. Which area needs the most growth in your life right now: prayer, love, or hospitality?3. How can you use your spiritual gift to serve someone this week?4. Why is spiritual maturity just as important as spiritual giftedness?5. What's one step you can take this week to better discover or develop your spiritual gift?
Transcribe →Episode 3: Sea Change Church S1: The Epistles-Fruit and Gifts E3: You’re Gifted- Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
4w ago01:13:50Tap to summarize1 Corinthians 12:7-11 ESV7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is giventhrough the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according tothe same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 toanother the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish betweenspirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 All these areempowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills.Big Idea: Spiritual gifts were never meant to highlight gifted people—they were meant to reveal theGift-Giver.Main Point: Every believer is gifted by the Spirit Vs. 7 To each is given the manifestation of theSpirit for the common good."The gifts which the Lord has bestowed upon His Church are not intended to remain unemployed,but ought to be applied to the common advantage of all" -John Calvin To each is GIVEN. Is given" (δίδοται – didotai) Pronunciation DIDO-MEo This verb is in the present passive indicative. That means- Present: God is continually giving. Passive: We receive ratherthan earn. Indicative: This is a statement of fact, not a command. The gifts are supernatural: “the manifestation of the Spirit”.A manifestation of the Spirit is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit that makes God's presence evidentthrough a believer to strengthen, encourage, and build up the body of Christ. The Spirit is the star of this passage, not the gifts.o The Spirit distributes them as He wills: Vs. 8 For to one is given through the Spiritthe utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to thesame Spirit. Vs. 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing bythe one Spirit. In 1 Corinthians 12:7–11, the word Spirit; (Greek: πνεῦμα, pneuma) appearssix times.Practical Takeaway:Ask for more- 1 Corinthians 14:1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especiallythat you may prophesy.Small Group Discussion Questions: 1. How does knowing that every believer is gifted by the Holy Spirit change the way you seeyour role in the church?2. Have you ever experienced a manifestation of the Spirit through your life or someone elses?What happened?3. Why do you think Paul emphasizes the Holy Spirit more than the gifts in this passage?4. What gift or opportunity to serve might God be calling you to use instead of leaving unused?5. What does it look like to earnestly desire spiritual gifts while continuing to pursue love?
Transcribe →Episode 3: Sea Change Church- Rooted In the Spirit S1E3 – The Epistles: Fruits and Gifts - Pastor Joshua Pigg
Jul 700:27:33Tap to summarizeJohn 15:1-171 I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit hetakes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you areclean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannotbear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine;you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from meyou can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me, he is thrown away like a branch and withers; andthe branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide inyou, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear muchfruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father'scommandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you,and that your joy may be full. 12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends ifyou do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what hismaster is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made knownto you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit andthat your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. 17These things I command you, so that you will love one another.
Transcribe →Episode 1: Sea Change Church- Rooted In The Spirit -S1E1 – The Epistles: Fruits and Gifts -Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
Jun 2900:35:54Tap to summarizeGalatians 5:15-2615 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For thedesires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, forthese are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if youare led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexualimmorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger,rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you,as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong toChrist Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, letus also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another,envying one another.Question: What does it mean to be Spirit Filled?Big Idea: The Holy Spirit does not merely make us supernatural; It is to make you more likeJesus in character first and acts of power second.● The Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit become part of a redeemed and transformed identity.○ 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a newcreation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."Fruit is grown. Gifts are given.The Fruit of the Spirit is the fruit of CHARACTER.1. Fruit reveals the nature of the tree. Jesus repeatedly taught that what grows on a treereveals what kind of tree it is. Matt 7:17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but thediseased tree bears bad fruit.● THREE TREES— You will know the ROOT by the FRUIT. Roots are○ Genesis 2:8–9: Matthew 7:17 So, every healthy tree bears goodfruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit.○ Psalm 1:3: He is like a tree, planted by streams of water, that yieldsits fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does,he prospers.○ Revelation 22: Then the angel showed me the river of the water oflife, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of theLamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on eitherside of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit,yielding its fruit each month.The primary evidence of the Holy Spirit is not what we can do but who we are becoming.Key Ideas:1. Fruit is not manufactured, it is grown by tending that which brings life.2. Fruit will be consumed.Practical Takeaway: This week survey the tree that is your life. Where is it planted? How is itbeing tended? What needs to happen for it to begin to thrive and produce fruit?
Transcribe →Episode 4: Sea Change Church The Church S1E4 – The Purpose of The Church - Mission - Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
Jun 2300:35:16Tap to summarizeSea Change ChurchThe ChurchS1E4 – The Purpose of The Church Pt. 4MissionPastor Adam StadtmillerEphesians 3:7-137 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given meby the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace wasgiven, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light foreveryone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, 10 sothat through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers andauthorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he hasrealized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access with confidencethrough our faith in him. 13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you,which is your glory.Big Idea: The Church is not merely doing God's work; it is God's masterpiece on display,revealing His wisdom, grace, and power to the world.Key Verse: Vs. 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be madeknown to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.2 Corinthians 10:3–5:"For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For theweapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, andtake every thought captive to obey Christ."Key Word: What Is "Manifold Wisdom? The Greek word is: πολυποίκιλος (polupoikilos)A compound word:● poly = many● poikilos = varied, diverse, multi-coloredVs. 1 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which wasgiven me by the working of his power.● The Gospel: The Gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, rose from thedead, and offers forgiveness and eternal life to all who trust in Him.● A Minister: A minister is anyone who serves Christ by helping others grow in Him.● Of Grace and Working in Power: A minister of grace is a believer entrusted with God'sgifts, serving others so they can experience God's love, truth, and transforming power.○ A community transformed by the power of God is marked by restored families,healed hearts and bodies, changed lives, united people, and a tangible awarenessof the presence and power of Jesus.Changing CommunitiesThe Church changes culture when ordinary people, transformed by Jesus, faithfully representHim in every sphere of influence.1. Family2. Church / Faith3. Education4. Government5. Business6. Media / Communications7. Arts, Entertainment & Sports8. Health, Science & TechnologyPractical Takeaway: This week, identify where God has strategically placed you and take oneintentional step to bring the love, truth, and presence of Jesus into that sphere of influence.Small Group Discussion Questions:1. What does it mean to you that God has chosen the Church to display His manifoldwisdom to the world?2. In what sphere of influence (family, work, school, community, etc.) has God uniquelypositioned you to represent Jesus?3. How can you become a more effective minister of God's grace to the people around you?4. What strongholds, false beliefs, or barriers need to be torn down for the Gospel to have agreater impact in your life or community?5. What is one practical step you can take this week to help make Jesus known where God has placed you.
Transcribe →Episode 3: Sea Change Church The Church S1E3 – The Purpose of The Church - Maturity- Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
Jun 1600:28:04Tap to summarizeSea Change ChurchThe ChurchS1E3 – The Purpose of The Church Pt. 3MaturityPastor Adam StadtmillerEphesians 4:1-7I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to whichyou have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one anotherin love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body andone Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, onefaith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 Butgrace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.4 Purposes of the church: Identity—Unity—Maturity—Mission4 Corners of the church: Heart—Home—Church—WorldKey Word: MaturityKey Idea: The goal of the church is not attendance, but rather maturity.Key Point: The destination of salvation is not heaven—it is Christlikeness.Vs. 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling towhich you have been called. Vs. 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing withone another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.● Romans 8:29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformedto the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among manybrothers.“Many people settle for looking Christian rather than becoming Christlike.”1 John 2:6"Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked."Five Marks of Maturity: Vs. 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in amanner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness,with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit inthe bond of peace.1. Humility2. Stability3. Love4. Unity and Peace5. Service: Ephesians 4:12And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, theshepherds [a] and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up thebody of Christ,Practical Takeaway: This week, choose one area where you know you don't look like Jesus yet,and intentionally practice Christlikeness in that area every day.Small Group Discussion Questions:1. Which of the five marks of maturity (humility, stability, love, unity, or service) isstrongest in your life right now? Which needs the most growth?2. What does it practically look like to "walk in a manner worthy of your calling" thisweek?3. Why do you think becoming like Jesus is more important than simply attending church?4. How can you help maintain the unity of the Spirit in your family, small group, or church?5. What is one specific step you can take this week to grow in Christlikeness?
Transcribe →Episode 2: Sea Change Church The Church S1E2 - Unity and a New Humanity Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
Jun 900:32:32Tap to summarizeThe ChurchS1E2 - Unity and a New HumanityPastor Adam StadtmillerEphesians 2:11-1811 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.
Transcribe →Episode 1: The Church S1E1 – Four Corners
Jun 201:11:49Tap to summarizeSea Change ChurchThe ChurchS1E1 – Four CornersPastor Adam StadtmillerEphesians 1:3-143 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christwith every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him beforethe foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to thepurpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us inthe Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of ourtrespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in allwisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to hispurpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite allthings in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth in him. 11 In him we have obtainedan inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works allthings according to the counsel of his will, 12 so that we who were the first to hope inChrist might be to the praise of his glory. 13 In him you also, when you heard the wordof truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with thepromised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquirepossession of it, to the praise of his glory.
Transcribe →Episode 1: Sea Change Church S2E1 Pentecost Power Pastor Adam Stadtmiller
May 2600:28:52Tap to summarizeSea Change Church S2E1 Pentecost Power Pastor Adam StadtmillerActs 2:1-41 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly therecame from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where theywere sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spiritgave them utterance.Unity: When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. The Spirit was poured out on a people who were: together physically unified spiritually waiting expectantly obediently gatheredPSALM 133:1-31 Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity 2 It is like the precious oilon the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collarof his robes! 3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion!For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.Atmosphere: Vs. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, andit filled the entire house where they were sitting. divine saturation, heavenly invasionManifest Presence: Vs. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each oneof them. Exodus 19:18 Now Mount Sinai was wrapped in smoke because the LORD had descendedon it in fire.Indwelling: Vs. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. All filledPractical Takeaway: The Christian life is not defined by surviving in weakness, but by walking inthe power of the Holy Spirit.Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be mywitnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but indemonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of menbut in the power of God.Small Group Discussion Questions:1. Why do you think God chose to pour out His Spirit on a unified people? (Acts 2:1, Psalm133:1–3)2. What does it look like to create space for God’s presence in your daily life? (Acts 2:2)3. Why is fire such a powerful picture of God’s presence throughout Scripture? (Acts 2:3, Exodus19:18)4. What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit instead of living in your own strength? (Acts2:4)5. Where do you need God’s power most in your life right now?(Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2:4–5)
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