Gulf Coast Community Church Podcast

We live in a world fraying at the edges — arguments at the dinner table, division in the headlines, quiet tension behind closed doors. And yet, somehow, we’re called to be people of peace.

But what kind of peace? The kind that avoids conflict? Or the kind that can heal it?

“Let go, and know that I am God… I loom among nations, I loom upon earth.” (Psalm 46:10–11, Altar)

We’re beginning a new series: Cultivating Peace: A Witness of ...

What if one tiny word shaped the entire witness of the Church?

Jesus said: “By this all people will know that you are my disciples—if you love one another.” (John 13:35)

That "IF" is doing a lot of work.

It means our witness isn’t automatic. It means the world will know we follow Jesus—not by our doctrine, our worship, or our branding—but if we love one another.

In this message, we explore:

💥 Why Jesus made love the non-negotiable...

Do you feel disconnected from God or like your faith is running dry?

Maybe you carry a quiet sense that something’s missing… that all your effort still leaves you exhausted, restless, or stuck in survival mode. Jesus offers something better.

He says, “I am the True Vine, and my Father is the Gardener.” These ancient words speak directly to our lives today: life apart from Jesus will always leave us dry and disconnected. But when we...

This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost—the Church’s birthday and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. In today’s world, “freedom” gets tossed around as doing whatever we please, rejecting authority, even discarding moral boundaries. But when Paul declares that “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom” (2 Cor 3:17), he isn’t talking about license—he’s pointing to the Gospel’s true liberty.

In this message, you’ll discover:

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Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Series: Isaiah: A New Understanding of Everything

Preacher: Jerry Cisar

Isaiah 55 ends with a breathtaking promise: the mountains and hills will burst into song, the trees of the field will clap their hands, and thornbushes will be replaced with flourishing trees.

It’s more than poetry. It’s a vision of restoration—of a world healed and renewed. But it all begins with a question: Why do we spend our live...

When we imagine fixing what’s wrong with the world, we often think of power, force, or control. But in Isaiah 53, God reveals a shocking alternative: a suffering servant who absorbs our rebellion, not by retaliation, but by love.

In this message, we explore how God’s solution to humanity’s deepest problem is shocking, atoning, transforming, and expanding. This is not the salvation we expect—but it is the salvation that truly satisf...

The Servant & The Conqueror - Isaiah 42:1-9

(Part of the series: A New Understanding of Everything)

What does victory look like in God’s kingdom? It doesn’t look like shouting in the streets or crushing enemies underfoot. In Isaiah 42 and Matthew 12, we meet a Servant who conquers with gentleness—restoring the broken, freeing the oppressed, and establishing justice to the ends of the earth.

In this message, we explore:

1️⃣ A Ne...

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Preacher: Ryan Carver

“The Way of the Wilderness” (Isaiah 40:1–11)

When life feels like a wilderness—dry, disorienting, and filled with hardship—where is God? In this message, we explore Isaiah 40’s powerful promise to a people in exile: “Comfort, comfort my people.”

Through vivid imagery and prophetic hope, Isaiah reveals a God who doesn’t just rule with power—He reigns with gentleness. He comes not to c...

Scripture: Isaiah 35

Preacher: Jerry Cisar

What if the way back to Eden isn't behind us—but ahead of us? We’ll explore Isaiah 35—a vision of deserts blooming, sorrow fleeing, and a weary people walking a holy path home. It’s a chapter full of hope for those who feel stuck in a spiritual wilderness. Isaiah doesn’t point us backward to a mythical golden age. He calls us to look forward—to a transformed world and a healing God who ...

When King Uzziah died, everything in Isaiah’s world felt unstable. But it was in that moment of fear and uncertainty that Isaiah encountered the Lord in a way that changed the way he understood everything.

Isaiah 6 invites us into a vision of God that flips our assumptions upside down. It shows us a King whose glory looks nothing like the power and pride we expect—and a mission that feels, at first, like a guaranteed failure.

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Episode Title: "When Folly Rose Victorious"

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Series: The King and His Kingdom

Preacher: Jerry Cisar

What if the path Jesus walked—the one marked by love for enemies, forgiveness over vengeance, and sacrifice over self-preservation—actually looked like failure? To the first disciples, it did. Jesus preached radical mercy and refused to fight back. Then He died. No armies. No rescue. Just silence.

And yet…...

In a world of competing messiahs—political saviors, personal success strategies, comfort and control—it’s easy to make Jesus into someone who fits our expectations. But what happens when the real Jesus doesn’t play by our rules?

This message from Matthew 21, “The King and His Kingdom: Is Jesus the Messiah of Your Expectations?” will challenge us to consider four unexpected truths about Jesus drawn from Matthew 21. He is the King of...

Episode Title: "Seeing the Kingdom Clearly" Scripture: Matthew 16:28–17:27 Series: The King and His Kingdom

Preacher: Zach McNabb

👀 What does Led Zeppelin have to do with Jesus' transfiguration? More than you think.

In this message, we explore how easy it is to miss something world-changing—even when it’s right in front of you. From British teens clueless about rock legends to disciples on a mountaintop with God, this sermon wa...

The King and His Kingdom, Part 11

In the tale, Hansel and Gretel, two children are abandoned in a dark forest. To find their way back, Hansel drops a trail of bread crumbs behind them. But the crumbs are eaten by birds, and they lose their way.

In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus leaves a trail of bread crumbs, and while the birds of the air may snatch them up so that the message is missed, they are all still there for those who pursue Jesu...

"Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and fear, constantly worrying that you don't have enough? You're not alone. Join us as we explore Matthew 14, where Jesus powerfully contrasts a world driven by fear with His Kingdom of abundant provision.

Discover how you can break free from anxiety and step into a life of generosity and trust. Click play to learn more about living faithfully in God's abundant Kingdom!"

The sermon, "A Severed...

The King and His Kingdom, Part 9

What do a secret hiding place, a tiny mustard seed, and a hidden pearl of great price have in common? Each reveals a startling reality about God’s Kingdom.

We’ll look at Matthew 13:24–52 and the true story of Corrie ten Boom, a watchmaker who risked her own safety to hide others from Nazi persecution. Through it all, we’ll see that sometimes the most unassuming acts of faithfulness transform hearts ...

Ever hear Jesus’ teaching and think, “That won’t work in the real world” or “Yeah, but we’ve got to be realistic”? You’re not alone.

We’re looking at a well-known parable (Matthew 13:1-23) where the farmer seems foolish, and the viability of the seed (i.e. is this seed any good? Will it bear fruit?) is in doubt, and suitability of the soil is suspect.

Here are some things we will discuss:

• Foolish Messengers: Jesus’ followers o...

When Jesus sends out His followers in Matthew 10–12, they don’t go as powerful conquerors but as humble servants — “lambs among wolves.”

Yet this mission to restore and heal the broken world is anything but timid. It’s fueled by the conviction that if Jesus truly is Lord over all, that He aims to restore all things.

There’s a catch: this mission can wear you out. Stepping into brokenness — whether in our communities, workplaces, or...

Series: The King and His Kingdom: If Jesus Really is King...Then What?

GCCC Sermon 2/23/25 - Jerry Cisar

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We’ve been exploring the question, "What if Jesus really is King… then what?" And the punchline is: He is! But what was it about Jesus that made Him God’s choice? Why did He fully please the Father? Tomorrow, we’ll take a closer look at the King Himself. What does His baptism reveal about His mission? ...