We often think of peace as a feeling—something internal, quiet, personal.

But in Colossians 3, Paul speaks of peace in a surprising way: not just as something we experience, but something that rules. Something that governs the community of God’s people. Something we are called to put on, like clothing.

We’ll explore what it means to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts—and how that peace shapes who we are, how we relate to one another, and what message we live and speak into the world. In an age of outrage and division, this passage offers not a retreat into comfort but a radical calling into Christ-shaped unity, humility, and love.

Join us as we continue our series Cultivating Peace: A Witness of Reconciliation in a World of Division and ask together: what does it mean to be people where peace lives and leads?

• Text: Col. 3:12-17
• Cultivating Peace: A Witness of Reconciliation in a World of Division
• Preacher: Jerry Cisar

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(If this message stirred something in you and you are longing to grow in the ways of peace, justice, and gospel-shaped community, we invite you to join us at Gulf Coast Community Church. If you are searching for a church near me, a non denominational church in St. Pete, or a non denominational church in St. Petersburg, we welcome you. Our desire is to be a local expression of Christ’s kingdom in St. Petersburg, rooted in Scripture, shaped by grace, and committed to reconciliation.)

🎙️ The Power of Peace Part of the series: Cultivating Peace – A Witness of Reconciliation in a World of Division

How strong is peace, really? In a culture saturated with division, rage, and endless debate, this message explores the surprising strength of gentleness, the urgency of reconciliation, and the radical power of the gospel to transform even the most hostile hearts. From Saul’s conversion to everyday online arguments, we’re invited to consider: What if peace wasn’t weakness, but God’s most powerful weapon?

💬 “The gospel of peace reconciles hostiles.” 💬 “Why not just be wronged?” 💬 “Gentleness and humility are a witness to the path of the gospel of peace.”

📖 Featuring Acts 9, Ephesians 2, and 1 Timothy 1, this message calls the church to move beyond uniformity into true gospel unity—and to reflect the peace of Christ in every relationship.

🎧 Listen in and discover how Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers—and how your life can become a living picture of God’s coming reconciliation.

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(If this message stirred something in you and you are longing to grow in the ways of peace, justice, and gospel-shaped community, we invite you to join us at Gulf Coast Community Church. If you are searching for a church near me, a non denominational church in St. Pete, or a non denominational church in St. Petersburg, we welcome you. Our desire is to be a local expression of Christ’s kingdom in St. Petersburg, rooted in Scripture, shaped by grace, and committed to reconciliation.)

We continue our Cultivating Peace series by exploring one of the most overlooked but powerful fruits of the Spirit: gentleness.

In a world where loud voices dominate and defensiveness is second nature, Jesus invites us to “Come and learn from me… for I am gentle and humble in heart.”

• What if gentleness isn’t weakness but the very strength that makes peace possible?
• What if it’s the truest expression of grace?

We’ll reflect on what gentleness looks like in Christ, how it’s formed in us by the Spirit, and why it’s essential for leadership, relationships, and our witness in a divided world.

• Matt. 11:28-30; 21:5; 2 Cor. 10:1; Gal. 5:22-23; Phil. 4:5; Col. 3:12; 1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22-26
• Cultivating Peace: A Witness of Reconciliation in a World of Division
• Preacher: Jerry Cisar

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(If this message stirred something in you and you are longing to grow in the ways of peace, justice, and gospel-shaped community, we invite you to join us at Gulf Coast Community Church. If you are searching for a church near me, a non denominational church in St. Pete, or a non denominational church in St. Petersburg, we welcome you. Our desire is to be a local expression of Christ’s kingdom in St. Petersburg, rooted in Scripture, shaped by grace, and committed to reconciliation.)

What if peace isn’t just a feeling—but a way of walking?

We continue our journey into Cultivating Peace with a bold question: Can the church truly be a witness of reconciliation in a world built on division?

Isaiah warns of rejecting the “gently flowing waters” of peace, while Paul urges us to bind peace to our feet like sandals, ready to walk into hard places.

We’ll explore real detours from the path of peace, honest differences between believers, and the deep preparation it takes to become people who instinctively love even our enemies. Along the way, we’ll consider Cornelius and Peter, Paul and Barnabas—and even a martyr who turned back to rescue his enemy.

Join us as we ask: What shapes your reflexes when peace is on the line? And how do we learn to walk the way of Jesus... no matter the cost?

• Isaiah 8:6-8; 52:7; Luke 1:76, 79; Acts 10:36; Ephesians 6:14-15
• Series: Cultivating Peace: A Witness of Reconciliation in a World of Division
• Preacher: Jerry Cisar

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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 Reconciliation in a World of Division. We’ll explore what real peace looks like — not just personally, but relationally, socially, and spiritually. Not just a quiet heart, but a reconciled people.

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Psalm 46:10–11

Preacher: Jerry Cisar

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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 evidence of discipleship

💥 What keeps us from loving like He loved

💥 How love transforms ordinary churches into communities that reflect Christ to the world

You might think this is Christianity 101—but sometimes the most basic truths are the ones we most need to return to.

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John 13:34-35: IF We Love One Another

Preacher: Aron Osborne

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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 remain in Him, we discover a renewal that runs deep—one that transforms not only us but also the world around us.

We’ll explore what it means to abide in Jesus, trust God’s pruning hand, and bear fruit that truly lasts.

If you're longing to thrive again, come hear how God's love, a love like no other, meets us in the wilderness and draws us back into the life he calls us to live.

John 15:1-17

No Greater Love

Preacher: Ryan Carver

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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:

• How Isaiah 61 lays the foundation for Spirit-empowered freedom—freedom from poverty, mourning, and bondage, and freedom for healing, hope, and mission.

• The way Jesus inaugurated that Isaiah promise in his ministry—bringing good news to the poor, binding up the brokenhearted, and lifting every yoke.

• What it looks like today to live under the Spirit’s liberating reign—calling us both to embrace God’s grace and to step into the work of justice and compassion.

Jump in at the time that speaks to you: 0:00 Introduction & Pentecost Context 2:15 Defining True “Freedom” in Scripture 5:40 Isaiah 61: The Spirit’s Mission of Liberation 9:30 Jesus as the Fulfillment of Isaiah’s Promise 13:50 Living in Spirit-Empowered Freedom Today 17:20 Prayer & Invitation

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