In this episode of the Collective Table, Pastor Jason Coker continues "The Spirit of Action" series with a deep dive into Acts 15:22-29. Looking back at the first Christian council in Jerusalem, Jason explores the messy, beautiful work of navigating cultural differences and radical inclusion within the early church. He challenges us to look beyond rigid, burdensome rules and instead focus on the evidence of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and compassion. Join us for a thought-provoking message on what it means to discern God's movement today and how we can adjust our own boundaries to build a truly welcoming community.

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In this Father's Day episode of The Collective Table, Pastor Jason Coker continues the "Spirit of Action" series with a look at Acts 8:26-40. Through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch, we explore how the gospel of Jesus constantly subverts our expectations.

Drawing powerful parallels to the history of Juneteenth and addressing the modern rise of muscular Christian nationalism, this teaching challenges us to ask a crucial question: Who is this good news for? Join us as we explore what it means to reclaim a gospel of love and liberation that stands firmly with the poor, the sick, and the oppressed.

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• (00:00:00) - Happy Father's Day!
• (00:00:54) - Have You Played the Role of a Parent?
• (00:02:03) - Going to the Doctor For Father's Day
• (00:05:51) - The Spirit of Action in Acts 8
• (00:10:32) - Acts 8, The Ethiopian Eunuch
• (00:19:56) - Surprise of the Gospel of Jesus
• (00:29:24) - How Do We Know If the Good News is Really Good News?
• (00:38:03) - Prayer for Power and Privilege

In this episode, Co-Lead Pastor Jason Coker delivers a Sunday teaching at Oceanside Sanctuary Church as part of "The Spirit of Action" series. Titled "The Spirit Resists," Jason dives into Acts 4:23-31 and Psalm 2, exploring how the Holy Spirit calls us into active resistance against oppression. Reflecting on Juneteenth, Pride Month, and the ongoing push for diversity, equity, and inclusion, he challenges listeners to view God's power and miraculous healing as a symbol of providing necessary goods, rights, and services to all. Tune in to hear how prayer and remembrance can empower us to boldly advocate for the poor, the marginalized, and the oppressed in our daily lives.

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• (00:00:00) - The Unfinished Deconstruction: Juneteenth
• (00:02:22) - The Spirit Resists
• (00:05:46) - The Problem With Co-Working Spaces
• (00:11:33) - Acts 4: Why Did the Gentiles Rage?
• (00:22:27) - The Fear of God in Scripture

Welcome to The Collective Table, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy. In this special Pride Sunday teaching, Co-Lead Pastor Jason Coker continues The Spirit of Action series by diving into Acts 10:44-48.

Jason challenges listeners to examine how they read Scripture—whether as a "child" demanding strict obedience, a "geek" lost in ancient contexts, or a "prophet" who sees the broader picture of God's radically inclusive love. Through the story of Peter and Cornelius, he illustrates how the Holy Spirit constantly crosses human boundaries to include those marginalized by society.

Reminding us that rules exist for human good, Jason calls the church to act with prophetic urgency—like an ambulance rushing to save a life—to fully affirm, protect, and celebrate our queer siblings.

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• (00:00:00) - Collective Table
• (00:02:30) - Paul on the Spirit of Action
• (00:03:28) - Celebrating Pride Sunday
• (00:04:43) - The Long Talk About Gay People in the Bible
• (00:09:04) - Three Types of People Read the Bible
• (00:17:24) - Read the Bible as a Child of the Law
• (00:25:48) - Driving Through Queer Communities
• (00:28:12) - Pray for Our Queer Sisters

In this episode, Co-Lead Minister Jason Coker continues "The Spirit of Action" teaching series with a deep dive into Acts 2:42-47. Jason challenges the modern tendency to treat the Holy Spirit like a "genie in a lamp" used to conjure power, wealth, or personal wishes. Instead, he highlights the true miracle of the early church: the Spirit's power to bring people together to form a radically caring community where everyone's physical and spiritual needs were met. Jason also shares a bit of his own journey, touching on liberation theology, and asks the challenging question: what does it truly mean to care?

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• (00:00:00) - Welcome to Oceanside Sanctuary Church Podcast
• (00:00:38) - Acts 2: The Spirit of Action
• (00:02:46) - Acts Chapter 2
• (00:11:38) - Acts 2: The Spirit came upon the Jews
• (00:21:33) - The Spirit of God

Welcome to the Oceanside Sanctuary sermon podcast, where we celebrate the intersections of Jesus, justice, and joy.

In this week's episode, co-lead minister Jason Coker kicks off a new teaching series: The Spirit of Action. Focusing on Acts chapter 2 and Pentecost Sunday, Jason explores the ancient imagery of God's power represented as wind and fire. He challenges listeners to see the Holy Spirit not as a consuming, destructive force or an exclusive club, but as a boundless power that burns away the social constructs dividing us.

Through personal reflections—from childhood memories of the fierce Santa Ana winds to a poignant interfaith encounter at a local Islamic Center vigil—Jason highlights how God's uncontainable Spirit seeks to empower all people. Tune in to hear how this power helps us overcome barriers of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and religion so we can truly love one another and enhance human flourishing.

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• (00:00:00) - The Spirit of Action
• (00:02:20) - Acts chapter 2
• (00:04:35) - The Power of Santa Ana's
• (00:07:42) - The Power of God in the Hebrew Bible
• (00:14:22) - The Spirit of God comes to the Jews
• (00:23:28) - The Power that Does Not Consume
• (00:27:06) - A Muslim Woman Asked Why She Can't Call Her Father in Her
• (00:32:58) - Sunday TV Reaching

Welcome to The Oceanside Sanctuary! This week, co-lead minister Jason Coker of Oceanside Sanctuary dives into the complex dynamic of power through the lens of Numbers 11.

Through the ancient story of Moses, the manna, and the quail, Jason explores how centralized, hoarded power becomes dangerous and why democratizing power is essential to truly care for our communities. He also shares candid reflections on his background in Pentecostal spaces and sets the stage for our upcoming teaching series, "The Spirit of Power," based on the book of Acts.

Key Topics Covered:

• Moses' frustration and the limitations of centralized authority.

• The story of Eldad and Medad, and how God's Spirit cannot be contained or controlled.

• The dangers of craving, concentrating, and hoarding power.

• Why power is fundamentally good when it is shared and distributed to meet people's needs.

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• (00:00:00) - Sunday Teaching
• (00:02:41) - Power and the Spirit of Power
• (00:05:41) - Moses and the 70 Elders
• (00:08:26) - Numbers 11: The Rabble Among Them Cried
• (00:14:08) - The Story of Power in the Bible
• (00:22:12) - The Power of Sharing God's Will
• (00:26:33) - Numbers 11: Crazies for Power
• (00:29:05) - Power is Good When It's Shared
• (00:34:49) - Sunday School

Most Christians focus on heaven and future salvation, but what if the heart of Jesus’ message is actually about love and liberation here and now? In this episode, Jason Coker challenges the typical obsession with the afterlife, revealing how Jesus’ real mission was to birth ongoing acts of compassion, justice, and community transformation.You’ll discover how the disciples’ desire for power mirrors our own tendencies to seek control in the face of oppression—and how Jesus offers a radically different kind of power rooted in the Spirit. Jason breaks down the unexpected message in Acts 1: Jesus doesn’t call us to obsess over heaven; he invites us to be witnesses of love and liberation on earth, embodying the gospel through our actions daily.We explore the deep connection between faith and activism, highlighting historical figures like Jane Addams and movements that transformed society by caring for the marginalized—all born from a gospel of love, not fear. You’ll learn why obsessing over heaven can distract us from our true calling: to bring hope, healing, and justice HERE. Spirituality isn’t just about waiting; it’s about birthing goodness in the world now. Join us to reorient your faith toward active love and liberation—because the strongest witness of Jesus’ gospel is how we serve and stand with others in the present. Your role as a witness begins with the Spirit’s empowerment today, shaping a world rooted in justice and compassion.

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• (00:00:00) - Collective Table
• (00:04:23) - I Had It When I Married My Wife at 19
• (00:09:30) - Jesus and the Need for Power
• (00:18:48) - The Good News of Love and Liberation
• (00:29:31) - Sunday Word: Wholeness and Liberation