Pastors Dave and Cheryl Koop are the senior and founding pastors of Coastal, a non-denominational church that meets in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We believe that anointed teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual lives and in the church.
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Paul takes a story the Galatians already knew, the story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael and Isaac, and says, “This story is actually about you.” It is a story about two different ways of relating to God. One way says, “I’ll do it myself. I’ll try harder. I’ll prove myself.” The other says, “I trust what God has promised. I trust what God has done for me.”
The revelation of God in the Bible is progressive, from Elohim the Creator to Yahweh the Covenant God, and ultimately as Abba, our Father, through Jesus Christ. Through faith in Christ, we are not merely God's creation but His children, adopted into His family by grace. The Christian life is learning to live in awe of Elohim while resting in the loving embrace of Abba.
In a world that constantly tells you to try harder, do better, and fix yourself, Galatians 3 reminds us of a radically different truth. From Adam and Eve to Abraham, Moses, and Paul, the Bible tells one unchanging story: humanity cannot save itself; God has always pursued His people by grace, and His answer to every generation is the same: we need Jesus!
This message invites us to step away from the exhausting cycle of trying to earn God’s approval and instead rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Rooted in Galatians 3:1–14, Paul’s passionate message confronts the tendency to rely on self-effort and redirects us to a life shaped by faith and grace. The call is clear: stop striving, start trusting, and live each day in the peace and power of…
The gospel changes everything, from our identity to our right standing with God, to our behaviour. In Galatians 2:11–21, Paul addresses a moment of inconsistency in Peter’s life and reminds us that living “in step with the truth of the gospel” means letting it transform every area of life.
Faith isn’t something we can inherit from our family, church, or background; it has to become personal. God invites us as his children into a personal relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. Paul’s testimony shows that the gospel he preached came straight from Christ Himself, not secondhand from people, and that same personal encounter is what transforms our lives.
Many people think following Jesus means trying harder, doing more, or proving they're good enough for God. That was exactly the struggle in the churches of Galatia. Paul writes with urgency because the gospel was being distorted, reminding them, and us, that grace is enough. Jesus has already done everything necessary for our salvation.
Join us as we worship Jesus and hear a powerful message from special guest speaker Karl Martin, visionary leader and founder/CEO of Arable, who brings wisdom on healthy culture and leadership that impacts lives. Whether you’re exploring faith, seeking God, or growing spiritually, we’re praying this message encourages and strengthens you today.
What if real strength isn’t about how much you carry, but what you refuse to let go of? This Sunday, we’ll discover how holding fast to the right anchors can steady every area of our lives. Join us as we learn why a father’s strength is revealed by what—and who—he stays connected to.
In a world of shifting loyalties and temporary kingdoms, we are constantly pulled to give our hearts and allegiance to things that will not last. From nations to teams to personal ambitions, everyone is building or following a kingdom. Yet Jesus calls us to something higher, His Kingdom, one that cannot be shaken or replaced.