Focus Church

Pastor Todd Sepulveda
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This is the sermon podcast for Focus Church. For more information, please visit www.focuschurch.com.

  1. 4d ago

    The Acts of a True Son or Daughter of God

    Ever wonder if knowing the right things about God is the same as actually belonging to Him? What if you’ve got all the right answers and you’re still missing it? In this message, Pastor Todd walks through Jesus’ tense exchange with the religious leaders in John 8 — people who had the bloodline, the knowledge, and still missed who God really was. It’s a conversation that gets right to the heart of what it means to listen and obey, not just hear and nod along. There’s a simple shift that changes everything, and it starts with one question only you can answer. Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    40 min

  2. Jun 14

    Quiet the Noise: What to Do When Anxiety Chokes Your Faith

    Discover God's way to deal with worry and anxiety in this powerful, life-changing message. If you are struggling with stress, racing thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed by the world, learn how biblical truth can quiet the noise and restore your peace. Learn practical steps to protect your mind and walk in true spiritual freedom today. In this foundational teaching, we explore the spiritual roots of the stress and mental exhaustion marking modern culture. Drawing a powerful parallel between biological weeds and internal distress, the message tracks the origin of life's "thorns and thistles" back to Genesis, illustrating how internal anxiety functions exactly like invasive plants in a garden box. When left unchecked, the worries of this world and the deceitfulness of wealth act as environmental contaminants, pulling vital spiritual nutrients, light, and focus away from the heart. True relief requires more than superficial fixes; it demands a proactive, daily spiritual audit. By intentionally replacing bare spaces in our minds with scripture, dedicated prayer, consistent worship, and authentic Christian community, believers can deny anxiety its power. This message serves as a practical guide to cultivating healthy soil, pulling up toxic thoughts before they take root, and protecting your calling to bear lasting spiritual fruit. Reflection Question - Nature abhors bare soil, and our minds are the same. What practical steps will you take this week to proactively cultivate your heart with the Holy Spirit through daily scripture reading, prayer, or worship? Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    43 min

  3. Jun 7

    Are You Judging Me?

    Maybe someone has said it to you. Maybe you've said it yourself. Four words that can shut down any conversation in a heartbeat: are you judging me? It's a real question that deserves a real answer — and the Bible actually has a lot more to say about judging others than most people realize. In this episode, Pastor Todd walks through what Jesus actually meant in Matthew 7, why Paul had no problem calling out sin inside the church in 1 Corinthians, and what the difference is between hypocritical judgment and the kind of truth-in-love accountability that God actually calls believers to. If you've ever hesitated to speak into someone's life because you didn't want to be seen as judgmental — or if you've felt the sting of someone coming at you with that accusation — this conversation is going to give you some solid, Biblical ground to stand on. There's a way to say the hard thing and still honor God. You'll want to hear this one. Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    46 min

  4. May 31

    Focus Everyday

    Is your faith mostly a Sunday thing — something you show up for, and then set aside until next week? That tension is more common than you might think, and it might be the thing that’s keeping your walk with God from feeling as alive as it could. In this message, Pastor Todd takes a close look at the early church in Acts 2 and asks a simple but honest question: what made those first believers so different? They weren’t running programs or putting on a show. They were just living — every single day — with their focus on Jesus and on the people around them. It changed them. And it changed everyone who watched them. If you’ve been wondering what it looks like to connect the early church model to your everyday life in 2026 — the routines, the relationships, the ordinary moments — this one is for you. Two things. Two daily focuses. And they have the power to shift everything. The life you’re looking for might just be one small, daily intentional choice away. Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    38 min

  5. May 24

    First Fruits

    Have you ever felt like you’re missing something — like there’s a layer to your faith you’ve heard about but never quite experienced for yourself? What if the answer had been hidden in plain sight for thousands of years? In this episode, we explore the ancient Festival of First Fruits — a Jewish harvest celebration most Christians have never heard of — and discover how God quietly embedded the story of the resurrection and the arrival of Pentecost into an Old Testament celebration centuries before either event ever happened. From the fields of Leviticus to the upper room in Acts 2, the patterns God put in place are breathtaking, and the implications for how we live today are real. This message isn’t just history — it’s an invitation to know the One who wrote it, and to walk more closely with the Holy Spirit who lives inside every believer. The same Spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is in you. That changes everything. Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    43 min

  6. May 17

    Spiritual Gifts

    You've been given something — and chances are, you're not fully using it. Not because you're lazy or indifferent, but because no one has really explained what it is or why it matters. In this episode, Pastor Todd opens up one of the most practically important passages in the New Testament — 1 Corinthians 12. He walks through the nine spiritual gifts that every believer has access to, not as a theological exercise, but as a real conversation about why God gave them to you in the first place. It's not for you. It's for the people around you. And when you hold back, the body of Christ misses out on what God specifically designed you to carry. If you've ever wondered why you have spiritual gifts — or whether you even have one — this message will give you a clear, encouraging answer and help you start operating in what God has already placed inside of you. Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    44 min

  7. May 10

    The First Influencer

    You’ve seen the influencers. You’ve probably followed a few of them. But when you trace back the moments that actually changed who you are — the ones that stuck — chances are they don’t have a follower count or a sponsored post. In this week’s message, we go back to the story of Timothy — a young leader in the early church whose life became a case study in what faithful, everyday influence can do across generations. His mother. His grandmother. A home where the Scriptures were handed down like the most important inheritance a family could leave. And the ripple of that didn’t just touch one life — it reached across the known world. The real influencer in your life may not be who you think. And the influence you carry may be bigger than you’ve ever imagined. Connect with us online at FocusChurch.com. Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    42 min

  8. May 3

    Knowing Your Place

    Discover how your relationship with God evolves from a dedicated bondservant to a true friend of the Bridegroom. This message explores the biblical journey of identity found in the story of Abraham's servant in Genesis 24 and the life-changing words of Jesus in John 15. This message explores the profound shift in how believers relate to the Father, moving through the biblical concepts of the bondservant, special attendant, and friend. Starting with the journey of Eleazar of Damascus in Genesis 24, we see a model of a faithful servant who was trusted with the mission of finding a bride for his master’s son. However, the New Testament reveals a higher calling. While King David and even Jesus are described as special servants, Jesus invites His followers into an even more intimate role. As friends of the Bridegroom, we are no longer outsiders looking in; we are chosen participants in God’s mission to bring others into His kingdom. This study will help you understand your unique place in the Kingdom of God and empower you to walk in the love and fruitfulness that Jesus has appointed for your life. Scripture References: Genesis 24:1-14, 22, 32, 52-83 (The Mission of Abraham's Servant)Isaiah 52:13-15 & Isaiah 53 (The Suffering Servant)Acts 4:23-31 (Boldness and the Holy Servant)John 15:12-17 (I Call You Friends) Reflection Question: Abraham’s servant was successful because he was constantly led by the Holy Spirit through prayer; in what area of your life this week do you need to stop "striving" as a slave and start listening as a friend? Join us for a live service - Sundays @: 10 am CST https://www.focuschurch.com/video/ Grow Spiritually - https://www.focuschurch.com/spiritual-growth-checklist/

    42 min
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This is the sermon podcast for Focus Church. For more information, please visit www.focuschurch.com.

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  • Creator
    Pastor Todd Sepulveda
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    325
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Todd Sepulveda
  • Show Website
    Focus Church