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  1. 2d ago

    The Mission Still Moves

    Nobody comes to faith alone. Someone invested. Someone sacrificed. Someone shared their life. Someone made room. On Mission Sunday, Kyle Lounsbury explores how the mission Jesus started more than 2,000 years ago continues through ordinary people empowered by the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Acts 1 and Romans 15, he reflects on his own journey to faith, the people who invested in him, and why every believer has a role in helping the mission move forward. This message challenges the idea that only a few people make a difference. Whether through generosity, service, hospitality, encouragement, or sharing your faith, everyone participates in the mission of God. Along the way, Kyle explores three powerful themes: The mission creates holy ambition.Everyone has a role to play.Generosity fuels what God is doing around the world. Whether you're exploring faith or wondering how your life can make a lasting impact, this message is a reminder that ordinary people can be part of an extraordinary story. Chapters00:00 Mission Sunday Introduction 02:00 What Is the Mission? 04:00 The Power of the Holy Spirit 05:00 Kingdom Citizenship 07:00 Kyle's Story of Faith 11:00 Romans 15 and the Early Church 14:00 Holy Ambition 17:00 Living for Something Bigger 19:00 Everyone Participates 20:00 The Sending Church 23:00 Why Every Role Matters 26:00 Champions Together 26:42 Generosity Fuels the Mission 29:00 The Kingdom Over Comfort Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

    30 min
  2. May 24

    Life on the Vine (Love)

    Everybody talks about love. But real love—the kind that sacrifices, forgives, perseveres, and genuinely seeks the good of others—can feel increasingly rare in modern life. In the opening message of the Life on the Vine series, Dr. Gregg Marutzky explores why love is the foundation of spiritual life and the first fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. Drawing from John 15, 1 Corinthians 13, and the parable of the prodigal son, this message examines how culture shapes people toward self-interest, competition, impatience, and emotional disconnection—and why staying connected to the “vine” is the only way lasting spiritual fruit can grow. Whether you’re wrestling with relationships, bitterness, loneliness, anger, or simply trying to become a healthier and more loving person, this message offers both challenge and hope. Chapters00:00 45 Years of Marriage 02:00 Why We Need the Holy Spirit 03:00 Spiritual Burnout and Culture 05:00 The Power of Grace and Pardon 06:00 Why Love Matters Most 08:00 Learning How to Love People 10:00 Joy, Peace, and the Heart 13:00 Why Culture Makes Love Difficult 15:00 Apart From the Vine 18:00 The Prodigal Son and God’s Love 20:00 Why Love Is Central 22:00 The Real Meaning of Love 25:00 Putting Yourself Into 1 Corinthians 13 28:00 Obstacles to Loving Others 30:00 How to Cultivate Love 35:00 What Real Spirituality Looks Like 36:00 How We Learn to Love Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

    39 min
  3. May 11

    The People Who Carried You | Lessons from Ruth on Love, Loyalty, and Legacy

    Some people shape your life so deeply that you don’t fully realize it until years later. This Mother’s Day message explores the kind of love that stays when life gets hard—the quiet sacrifices, loyalty, and strength that often hold families together. Through the story of Ruth and Naomi, we see what it looks like to love someone through grief, disappointment, uncertainty, and change. But this message goes beyond motherhood. It’s about the people who carried us, believed in us, protected us, and helped redeem broken moments in our lives. Dr. Gregg Marutzky reflects on personal stories, the lasting impact of spiritual mothers and mentors, and why honor, service, and steadfast love still matter in a culture that moves on quickly. Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, remembering, or simply reflecting on the people who shaped you—this message is for you. Scripture Focus: Ruth 1–4 Chapters00:00 Mother’s Day Tribute 00:19 A Story About Mom 02:05 “Don’t Mess With Mom” 03:48 Famous Quotes About Mothers 05:48 Ruth and Naomi Introduction 06:12 Why Mothers Matter So Deeply 07:40 Love, Serve, Obey, Honor 08:11 Ruth’s Loyalty and Commitment 10:27 What Real Love Looks Like 13:36 Appreciate People While They’re Here 14:37 Naomi’s Grief and Bitterness 18:46 Serving and Sacrificing for Others 20:44 Faithfulness Rewarded 21:25 Voices That Mislead Us 24:17 What Honor Looks Like Practically 27:40 The Role of a Redeemer 29:08 Naomi’s Plan 32:21 Ruth’s Courage and Vulnerability 35:14 Legacy, Family, and Faith 35:46 The “Church Moms” Who Shape Us 40:32 Final Mother’s Day Dedication Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

    42 min
  4. Apr 19

    Into the Unknown

    Some seasons don’t come with a map. No clear direction. No guarantees. Just uncertainty—and the question of what to do next. This message explores what it looks like to move forward when you don’t have all the answers. Through stories of people who were asked to step into the unknown, we’re invited to wrestle with something deeper: what we actually trust when life feels unclear. Because in uncertain moments, it’s easy to fall back on what feels familiar—control, comfort, routine, or whatever gives us a sense of stability. But what if those moments aren’t meant to push us back… but to draw us forward? This episode is about learning to trust, letting go of what we try to control, and discovering what can grow in us when we don’t know what’s ahead. Because sometimes the unknown isn’t something to avoid— it’s where real change begins. 00:00 Welcome and Background 01:09 Family Update and Empty Nest 02:50 Into the Unknown Theme 02:55 Abraham Called to Go 05:10 Transitions and Knowing God 07:27 Israelites Guided by Cloud 09:09 Golden Calf and Known Gods 10:33 COVID and Our Need to Know 13:31 Unknown Seasons Reveal God 14:19 Moses Learns God's Name 17:10 Getting Close to God 18:58 Following Jesus in Real Time 21:39 Church Age and Spirit Leading 23:36 Building Decision and Baptisms 27:20 Planning vs Trusting God 29:34 Laodicea and Self Sufficiency 32:48 Call to Surrender and Repent 34:53 Closing Prayer Click here to donate to the program Click here for more sermons OC Church of Christ

    36 min

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