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Monday · 33 min
"Fasting as an Act of Justice" Daniel 10: 1-3
What does fasting have to do with justice? In this Sunday teaching, Janelle explores Daniel 10 and the practice of fasting as a way to make room for grief, deepen solidarity, and see the systems that shape our lives. Through a story about two parakeets and a church challenge to live on a pantry guest’s grocery budget, she asks us to consider where we hold power, where we feel constrained, and how our choices affect others. This isn’t fasting to prove our devotion or change our waistline; it’s a
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October 12 · 31 min
Breaking Bread: Love, Peace, and Joy
What if the simple act of breaking bread together could teach us how to build a world filled with love, peace, and joy? In this sermon for World Communion Sunday, Jason Coker continues the Practices of Belonging series by exploring Acts 2:43–47 and the early Christian community’s practice of sharing food, resources, and life together. Looking beyond the miracles traditionally associated with this passage, Jason invites us to consider three often-overlooked miracles represented by bread: love, pe
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October 6 · 38 min
"Collective Breath Prayer" - Nehemiah 9:1-6
Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Practices of Belonging series (00:01:09) - Recommended books: Sacred Balance and This Here Flesh (00:02:55) - Bonhoeffer and mutual belonging (00:05:28) - Welcoming vs. true belonging at Oceanside (00:08:07) - Setting up Nehemiah chapter 9 (00:08:37) - Reading Nehemiah 9:1-6 (00:12:30) - Opening prayer (00:13:37) - Act one: Breath prayer teaching (00:15:38) - Practicing breath prayer together (00:19:26) - Act two: History of Israel's exile and return (00:21:07) - Feast of Booths and collective celebration (00:22:52) - From celebration to repentance in Nehemiah 9 (00:24:01) - Remembering Israel's story of rebellion and faithfulness (00:26:54) - Is there room for repentance in a progressive church (00:29:23) - Act three: Our story vs. the Exodus story (00:30:20) - The Lord's Prayer as our collective story (00:31:58) - Food, forgiveness, and deliverance from self-destruction (00:34:13) - Goodness and peace will win in the end (00:36:01) - Church as collective breath prayer (00:36:57) - Closing prayer and thanks
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September 28 · 37 min
Debriefing David's Story
What does it actually mean to be a person “after God’s own heart”? In this special dialogue episode of The Collective Table, co-lead pastors Jason and Jenell Coker reflect on the conclusion of the Oceanside Sanctuary’s teaching series After God’s Own Heart, a seven-week exploration of the stories, failures, power, and faith of King David. Together, Jason and Jenell revisit some of the questions that shaped the series: What does it mean to wrestle honestly with difficult passages of Scripture? Ho
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September 21 · 43 min
"The Queen Mother" - 1 Kings 2
What does it really mean to be “after God’s own heart”? In the final teaching of After God’s Own Heart, Jason Coker returns to the complicated story of King David, Bathsheba, Solomon, and the struggle for power in 1 Kings 1–2. Rather than treating these biblical stories as simple examples of how we should live, Jason invites us to read them with discernment—to ask what is good, what is harmful, where power is being abused, and where the heart of God might actually be found. Through the stories o
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September 14 · 32 min
David and Bathsheba: "The King that Abuses Power"
In this powerful continuation of our series on David, Pastor Jenell Coker examines 2 Samuel 11–12 and the story of David and Bathsheba with honesty and care. She challenges the familiar interpretations that have too often softened David’s abuse of power, portrayed Bathsheba as responsible, or called violence an “affair.” Through the text, church history, and our present moment, this teaching asks what it means to tell the truth about our heroes, our institutions, and ourselves. How do we protect
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September 1 · 41 min
"The Embodied King" - Psalm 63:1-11, 2 Samuel 6
What does it mean to be “after God’s own heart” when faith, life, and even our understanding of God can feel complicated? In this sermon, C-lead Pastor Jason Coker explores the story of David dancing before God in 2 Samuel 6 alongside Psalm 63. Through David’s radical, undignified worship, we’re invited to consider what might happen when we let go of self-consciousness, judgment, and the need to appear dignified or in control. Jason reflects on the connection between embodied worship, spiritual
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August 24 · 33 min
"The Contemplative King" - Psalm 131
In this episode of the sermon podcast from Oceanside Sanctuary, Pastor Jason Coker continues the series “After God’s Own Heart,” exploring the life of David and asking what it really means for someone to be called a person “after God’s own heart.” The sermon centers on Psalm 131 and the story of David sparing King Saul when he had the opportunity to kill him. Rather than taking Saul's life and claiming the throne he had been promised, David chooses mercy. The question is: How did David learn to
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August 17 · 27 min
David the Courageous: How we can find truth in the fantastical story of David and Goliath. Psalm 23 1-6
In this episode of The Collective Table, Jenell Coker continues Oceanside Sanctuary Church’s series on David with the familiar story of David and Goliath—but invites us to look beyond the simple “little guy defeats the giant” version of the story. Jenell begins by reflecting on the way stories change depending on who tells them. Drawing from the story of her own family and Jason’s retelling of one of her childbirth experiences, she explores how stories aren't simply collections of historical fac
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August 10 · 29 min
"The Chosen One" - 1 Samuel 16:1-13
What does it mean to be a person after God’s own heart? In this episode of The Collective Table from Oceanside Sanctuary Church, Jason Coker explores the story of David through the lens of calling, destiny, authenticity, and the courage to be truly seen. Looking at 1 Samuel 16 and Psalm 139, Jason challenges the idea that being “chosen by God” gives anyone a pass for harmful or destructive behavior. Instead, David’s story points us toward something deeper: God looks beyond outward appearance and
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July 27 · 34 min
"The Spirit Unites" - Ephesians 2: 11-22
In this Sunday teaching, Jason Coker concludes the “Spirit of Action” series with a powerful reflection on Ephesians 2:11–22 and the radical way Christ breaks down hostility to create one new humanity. Drawing connections between Jewish and Gentile believers, gendered hierarchies, and the challenge of living alongside people who are different from us, this message explores how God’s Spirit continually transforms, reconciles, and reshapes community.Through Scripture, cultural history, and candid
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July 21 · 33 min
"The Spirit Gives" - Romans 12: 3-8
Chapters (00:00:00) - Paul's Letter to the Romans (00:02:37) - Festivals of the Spirit (00:04:54) - Grandpa's Advice for His Grands (00:08:38) - Paul's Romans: The Christian Communities in Rome (00:14:00) - Paul's Body is Not Your Own (00:16:36) - Paul's message on feeling powerful in Romans 12 (00:26:40) - Paul's invitation to be seen
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July 13 · 41 min
"Reframing Rest" - Mark 2: 23-27
In this week's episode of The Collective Table, guest speaker Larry Warner fills in to deliver a much-needed message on the profound necessity of rest. Exploring passages from Mark, Matthew, Genesis, and Exodus, Larry challenges our culture's obsession with constant productivity. He reframes rest—not as a selfish indulgence or simply "taking a nap"—but as a divine gift of refreshment and a vital practice rooted in our "original goodness." Tune in to discover the different categories of rest you
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July 7 · 30 min
"The Spirit Outside The Gate" - Acts 16: 6-15
In this episode of the Collective Table, co-lead pastor Jason Coker continues the series on "The Spirit of Action" by diving into Acts 16:6-15. Drawing a playful parallel between wild backyard tomatoes and the unpredictable nature of the Holy Spirit, Jason explores how God consistently works "outside the gates" of our personal plans, societal boundaries, and expectations. From Paul being redirected to Macedonia, to Lydia establishing a church in her home, this Independence Day weekend teaching c
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June 29 · 31 min
"The Spirit Discerns" - Acts 15:22-29
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 w
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June 22 · 40 min
The Spirit of Action: Reclaiming the Good News (Acts 8)
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
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June 15 · 33 min
"The Spirit Resists" - Acts 4: 23-31
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 goo
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June 9 · 30 min
"The Spirit Includes" - Acts 10:44-48
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, h
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June 1 · 27 min
"The Spirit Redistributes" - Acts 2: 42-47
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 ow
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May 26 · 34 min
"The Spirit Fills" - Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2: 1-13)
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
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