Our vision and purpose is to be a church that is fresh, real, and powerful! Below is compilation of messages from Jurgen & Leanne Matthesius, our C3 team, and other world-class guest speakers!
The C3 Church San Diego // AUDIO podcast is truly a blessing to listen to. With a focus on building a strong relationship with God, this podcast provides the blueprint for not only a good relationship with God but also with family, friends, and coworkers. It equips listeners with the tools to fight against the enemy and encourages them to live a life of faith and courage. One of the best aspects of this podcast is that it features both male and female pastors, giving diversity and allowing different perspectives to be heard. The messages delivered by these pastors are powerful, courageous, and unique, inspiring listeners to deepen their understanding of the Word.
One of the worst aspects of this podcast is that it may not be for everyone. Some people may find the teachings too deep or challenging as they present truth in its raw and pure form. Additionally, some listeners may prefer a different style or approach to preaching. However, this is subjective and may vary from person to person.
In conclusion, The C3 Church San Diego // AUDIO podcast is highly recommended for those seeking spiritual growth and encouragement. The messages are biblically grounded and speak truth in love. Whether you are new in your faith journey or have been walking with God for years, this podcast will impact your life in profound ways. The dedication and hard work put into creating such a wonderful resource by Pastors Jurgen and Leanne are commendable. This church stands for truth, love, and empowerment, ultimately changing lives for the better.

What does it mean to truly worship God? In this powerful message, "Teach Me How to Worship," Ps. Samuel explores the biblical foundations of acceptable worship, revealing how God desires worship that is devoted, sacrificial, present, and desperate.

This message shares a powerful testimony by Scott Travis as he dives into what he has learned throughout his forty years of marriage.

This message dives into the truth is the word of God. The wokeness of the world wants to use words to lead us to believe things that are not of God. The only word we should believe over our lives is the word of God himself

What does emotional health really look like? In this message, Dr. Brian shares ten practical markers of emotional maturity, helping us assess how we handle relationships, conflict, feedback, and personal growth.

Freedom isn't found in what you've accomplished, who you know, or how well you've managed your life — it's found in Christ alone. In this message, Pastor Casey exposes four "selves" that keep us from experiencing the abundant life Jesus paid for: self-worth, self-sufficiency, self-esteem, and self-preservation. If you're tired of living a fraction of the life God intended, this message will challenge you to die to self and step into your real identity in Christ.

Truth at the Well explores the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4. In a culture filled with confusion, self-defined truth, and broken identity, Jesus reveals that real truth doesn't condemn us; it restores, frees and transforms us. Join us as we discover how Jesus confronts hidden pain with love and offers living water that changes everything.

The Parable of the 10 Virgins that describe a wedding feast and betrothing process that is a prophetic picture of the preparation period we are in as Believers as we wait for our Bridegroom to return, Jesus Christ. Ps. Jenny unpacks the importance of spiritual preparedness through a consecrated life in order to maintain your overflow of oil supply. It is the oil supply that each individual carries that will be the factor of being let into the wedding ceremony, which is a prophetic picture of eternity with God.

Taken from the story of Moses. Ps Melissa shares some keys on staying the course - hearing and following Gods word for an abundant life! God always gives Second chances, but we have to go again and step into them!

Truth is proven in the waiting, purified in success, strengthened under pressure, and revealed through purpose. Tested truth produces trusted believers who can carry God's power and promises.

In this message from Awaken Seattle, Dr. Brian explores the connection between emotional health and thriving relationships, sharing practical insights on empathy, communication, affection, and emotional capacity. Dr. Brian challenges listeners to identify areas of growth and embrace the healing work of the Holy Spirit. Discover how greater emotional health can lead to deeper connection, stronger relationships, and lasting transformation.

Jesus last words to His disciples called them to abide in Him and to bear fruit strengthened with the power of the Holy Spirit.

In this message, Ps Katy dives into what keeps you anchored in the age and times that we find ourselves in. Practically and biblically we can equip ourselves to withstand and flourish no matter what season you find yourself in.

How we can step into a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the purpose for our life by trusting God‘s plan and his promises

Taken from the story of the Red Sea crossing. Pastor Leanne teaches on how to respond in the moments when our faith is tested. Miracles build our faith but tests mature them.

In this intriguing message Ps. Michael differentiates between the way the world and the Kingdom of Heaven work, and he provides some valuable insight into how we can operate in the better system.

We Hold These Truths Sacred explores how sacred truth and the Holy Spirit work together—awakening power, igniting spiritual fire, and producing transformed lives that carry Heaven into culture and community.

This message teaches that true patience is not passive waiting, but a Spirit-empowered perseverance that grows through pressure, suffering, and trusting God's promises. Through personal stories of infertility, loss, and eventual breakthrough, Abby encourages listeners to withstand hardship, keep fighting in faith, and trust that God is faithful to fulfill His promises in His timing.

This message from Ps. Matt explores how God restores the “wineskin” of our lives through surrender, renewal, and the work of the Holy Spirit—preparing us for fresh oil, fresh fire, and a new season of purpose. If you've felt poured out, overlooked, or in process, this message is a reminder that God is not finished with you—He's preparing you for new wine.

In this powerful message, Darren shares his journey from addiction, shame, and isolation to freedom, healing, and restoration through Jesus. Using the “fruit of the Spirit” from Galatians 5 as a foundation, he unpacks how true transformation doesn't come from striving harder, but from staying connected to God and surrounded by community.

Eric shares powerful stories of faith, family, ministry, and trusting God through every season of life. Centered around Psalm 119:105 and Jesus as the Light of the World, this message is a reminder that God's Word isn't just information—it's the light that guides our path, strengthens our faith, and helps us truly thrive by abiding in Christ.

In a world where people are often “together but alone,” this message explores God's design for authentic community and meaningful connection. “Tables: The Antidote to Isolation” challenges the modern epidemic of loneliness and reveals how true spiritual growth, encouragement, and belonging happen when people move beyond simply attending church and begin genuinely doing life together.

Following Jesus will cause us to step boldly into faith to see the kingdom of God transforming our lives and the community around us. Letting go and breaking off our old faith brings us into a world created by God.

In this message, Dave Roever shares his journey from the battlefields of Vietnam to a life transformed by faith, purpose, and resilience. Dave speaks about suffering, identity, healing, and the hope found in Christ. This message is a moving reminder that God can bring purpose out of pain and redemption out of even the darkest moments.

Revealed at the Threshold is a message from 1 Samuel 15 about what God exposes before He releases what's next. As God moves us toward promise, inheritance, restoration, and deeper responsibility, He begins confronting the areas of compromise, resistance, and partial surrender we've tried to carry with us. Because before God entrusts greater weight, He reveals whether we can truly carry it.

A pacemaker is very powerful. It's a device that shocks the heart to force it to perform, or a leader who sets the tone for those around them. Which one are you?

Freedom has a price and fire has a purpose. This message explores the sacred intersection of sacrifice and Spirit—honoring those who laid down their lives while embracing the holy fire poured out to empower ours with purpose and courage.

The Apostle Paul said that the Kingdom is not of talk but of POWER. In this message, Ps Mike explores the earliest days of the church and the miracles that were common place.

This message explores what it means to be transformed “from glory to glory” through pressure, uncertainty, and spiritual growth,. Ps. Dave unpacks how God reshapes our minds, identities, and futures—not through perfection, but through surrender, faith, and continual renewal.

Be inspired and equipped to fight back when the enemy attacks. In this message, you will receive tools that you can apply in your life so that you can overcome in Jesus name.

Pentecost Sunday is a powerful Sunday we remember when the Holy Spirit was poured out. What we can't forget is that the outpouring of the Spirit came at a cost. The life of Jesus. Let's make sure Jesus gets what He paid for.

In this Pentecost Sunday message, Ps. Samuel explores The Way of the Holy Spirit through the powerful images of fire, wind, wine, and oil. Discover how the Holy Spirit brings strength, joy, freedom, healing, and new life to every believer.

A calling has been thrown on every one of us - the question isn't whether God has called us, but what we're going to do with what He's already placed on our life. In this message, Pastor Alex preaches from the story of Elijah and Elisha to confront the three places we tend to stop short: never owning the call, refusing to endure the hidden middle, and settling at the threshold instead of crossing into what God has for us - and the people He wants to reach through us.

Discover the deep connection between the Rechabites in Jeremiah 35 and the rebuilding of the Dung Gate in Nehemiah 3:14. Learn why the descendants of Rechab — a family marked by obedience, discipline, and separation from corruption — were entrusted with rebuilding the very gate responsible for removing waste from the city. This challenges leaders, families, and believers to understand that before God rebuilds something publicly, He often calls us to remove compromise privately.

This message from Dr. Brian unpacks how generational cycles—both brokenness and blessing—can shape families for generations. Through the story of David and his family, he challenges believers to move beyond momentary encounters with God and step into lasting transformation, healing, and discipleship that breaks destructive patterns and builds a legacy of blessing.

Ps Dave shares a powerful message about truth, integrity, and staying faithful through every season.

Everything of true value is born in the secret place — and in this message, we journey into the three rhythms that shape a life of genuine intimacy with Jesus: praying with alignment, listening with intention, and obeying with love. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus this message unpacks why closeness to Jesus is the only foundation that truly holds.

In this message we will hear how salvation, the calling, the purpose and the grace of God were there before we even took a step in His direction. Whatever we are doing for His glory God has already orchestrated and equipped us for it so we can be successful in what we do.

This message is about realizing your true identity in Christ and what the devil does to try and keep you from being who God called you to be.

To experience God's ‘good, pleasing and perfect will' God is gently taking us out of our comfort zones and launching us back into the adventure of faith. Nothing's wasted as He prepares us for influence and favour!

Ps. Matt shares a practical and powerful message on building healthy, God-centered relationships. In this message he unpacks the roles of husbands and wives, the importance of prayer and surrender in marriage, and how dying to pride, fear, and selfishness can lead to deeper love, healing, and unity.

Be inspired to hear about the power of the Table and the benefits that come from doing life in community. The Title is Restored at the Table, you will get to listen to Pastor Marco having a conversation with the Restored Leaders of Awaken Eastlake.

This message from Ps. Colin speaks on returning to God and rediscovering what is sacred. Ps. Colin reminds us that God doesn't meet us with judgment, but with love, healing, and restoration. No matter where you've been, there's always a way back home.

The Kingdom of God is diametrically different to the kingdoms of this world. The Kingdom runs on a completely different operating system, it is governed by different rules, laws and principles. Only through learning of those principles can one TRULY experience the kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven!

When the Holy Spirit comes upon your life He brings power! That Power enables you to operate in Fruit of the Spirit and Gifts of the Spirit. The 4th fruit and gift are Patience and Healing. Ps Jon discusses the power of both!

As you listen to this message be inspired to live out your Christianity the way Jesus intended for us. Be inspired to lean into fellowship at the table the way Jesus and the apostles modeled it for us.

There are many ways to pray, The Way we pray is about praying with passion and power. Prayer is often warfare and we need to realize there is a devil opposing the will of God. If we don't pray nothing happens.

What if the most dangerous place in your life isn't where you've said no to God, but where you've quietly revised what He said? Pastor Mike walks through the story of a king who mostly obeyed, exposing the subtle compromises that keep us from walking in the fullness of what God has called us to. There is a way that seems right to a man, and then there is The Way.