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.

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.

This message is centered on the book of Ruth and explores how our past experiences shape the way we love, lead, and connect with others.

Everyone is rushing — but God has never been late. In this message, Pastor Casey unpacks what it means to live a Sabbath lifestyle and why the rhythm of rest is God's built-in protection against rushing into traps, false confirmation, and a life drained of presence. If you've ever confused busyness with anointing, this message is for you.

In life it is not about how we start, but how we finish. Jesus says, "those who endure to the end will be saved" and we see this in the life of Gideon!

Learn about the power of the table, and how the early Church started with the table as the pillar of the faith. Be inspired to expect the supernatural flow of Heaven to be unlocked as you invest time at the table with other believers.

We know that Jesus is the only way to salvation. However, there is a mystery in that we can receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior and know that we have arrived at our final destination, but still have a journey to live out here on earth. In this engaging message Ps. Michael unpacks this mystery and provides some insight into how we can keep our journey aligned with our destination.

This message explores what it really means to follow Jesus in everyday life, not just in powerful moments. It shows how challenges and “storms” can grow our faith and reveal what's going on inside us. Ultimately, it's a call to trust God more deeply and live out a real, active faith.

This message explores what it really means to follow Jesus in everyday life, not just in powerful moments. It shows how challenges and “storms” can grow our faith and reveal what's going on inside us. Ultimately, it's a call to trust God more deeply and live out a real, active faith.

The Way of Worship” is about making God central in our lives rather than an item on our priority list., because before we are anything else, we are worshipers.

When Jesus walked up to a group of ordinary fishermen and said, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men," He wasn't inviting them to add Him to their lives — He was offering to remake their lives entirely. In this message, Pastor Alex traces what it means to actually follow Christ today: to stop editing the Jesus of Scripture, to let Him do the making, and to discover that we've all been captured by something — the only question is by whom.

The kingdom of heaven does not operate on the same principles as our earthly kingdoms. There is a higher calling to experience a higher power. Heavens laws came down to man on Mt Sinai. Heavens power came down on the day of Pentecost when 120 disciples were in an upper room. God wants you to experience His kingdom here on earth.

The Sacred Way reminds us that what is holy must never become casual or transactional—God's Word, our time, our relationships, worship, and our offerings all carry a sacred perspective.

With so many questions swirling in culture, from Israel, to Iran, to AI, to Honor and Tithing and everything in between. We know people have real questions and we want to give you honest answers from a biblical perspective.

Jesus is walking with you in the midst of your disappointment. When things don't go according to plan, maybe it's because God has something better in mind.

Line in the Sand is a message about drawing holy boundaries against the things that keep us stuck, holding the ground God has given us, and crossing into breakthrough He has promised. Through the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda, we' explore how Jesus calls us off the mat of excuses and into freedom. This is a call to draw the line, hold the line and cross the line into all God has for you.

Throughout the course of each of our lives we are moved by certain things, victories, accomplishments, traumas, storms but Jesus in his humanity never allowed his emotions or circumstances to dictate his actions! Jesus always showed Compassion when he saw people who were oppressed, afflicted and diseased, our example in how to do life well and how to treat others is modelled perfectly through the life of Jesus……..

As believes we are called to move beyond seeing faith as a feeling and instead live it out through obedience, belief, and endurance.

This message explores “The Way of Righteousness” through Isaiah 26, unpacking what it truly means to be made right with God—not through perfection, but through grace.

In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, this message explores the deeper peace that only Christ can give. It reveals how true peace isn't found in circumstances, but in trusting God. Discover how to let go of worry and experience a peace that surpasses all understanding.

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live ready for the return of Jesus and why Scripture calls us to respond with eager expectation rather than indifference. Drawing from the message of The King Is Coming, John unpacks how we prepare our lives, stay spiritually alert, and keep our focus on eternity.

In this culture building message, Ps Katy shares on how biblically and practically we can become a unified kingdom-building church that disciples people towards health, joy, and purpose.

Power flows like a current. It is not static, it is dynamic. Hence the word “Dunamis” in the New Testament that is translated “power!” If power does indeed flow, then it can either flow toward or away from you. In this message we observe the ‘fall of man” and see where power was lost and we also see what God to restore power back to mankind!

If we want to see a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit we need to walk in the fear of God. It is the key to having a relationship with Him and it give birth to revival in our lives.

This message from Ps. Lauren challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level faith and live with real devotion, integrity, and commitment to God. Centered on Psalm 112, it shows how a genuine relationship with Jesus leads to blessing, strength, and lasting impact.

Discipleship isn't a program but a lifestyle of growing closer to Jesus and helping others do the same. Ps. Casey breaks down what it means to be a “follower of the Way” (Acts 9:2) and challenges believers to actively live out their faith through Scripture, community, and obedience to the Great Commission.

In this powerful message from Luke 9:23–25, the call to follow Jesus is reframed as a daily decision to live fully “for God's sake” rather than our own, embracing surrender, sacrifice, and true discipleship.

How do you keep your faith on fire long after the moment passes? This message breaks down how to stay spiritually passionate through God's Word, obedience, and the power of the Holy Spirit. If you've felt your fire fading, this message will challenge and equip you to reignite it and keep it burning.

This message from Ps. Samuel, dives into how true peace is a fruit of walking closely with God. It teaches that peace isn't the absence of problems, but a strength that comes from focusing on Jesus, staying grounded in His Word, and actively resisting fear and anxiety.

This message from Ps. Marco explores how Jesus modeled a life of prayer and teaches a simple, practical way to pray using the Lord's Prayer. It breaks down prayer into everyday steps—worship, surrender, asking, and forgiveness—while showing how it can bring peace and direction

A powerful and prophetic message on courage, calling, and reclaiming what's been lost, this message challenges listeners to rise up “for such a time as this.” Drawing from the story of Esther and personal testimony, the Ps. Tracey unpacks how faith, bold action, and spiritual authority can shift narratives and break limiting mindsets.

This message from Ps. Steve is about shaping your destiny. It explores how your thoughts, words, and beliefs actively create your future. This message will challenge you to speak life over your circumstances, think beyond limitations, and embrace a God-given vision for what's ahead. If you're feeling stuck or discouraged, this message offers a bold reminder that change begins with what you declare and believe.

What we offer reflects what we value—honor produces overflow, compromise fractures connection, but a sacred life laid before God positions us to receive His reward and fullness of life.

In "The Secrets to my Success," Pastor Ben Naitoko outlines five biblical keys to fulfilling one's destiny based on Psalm 37. These principals or "secrets" of King David's success will help us to "inherit the earth" and fulfill the purposes of God in our lives.

Jesus shows us His way, vs our way or religions way. Jesus is the GateWay, but we must journey through the hallway of truth to find the tree of Life and find freedom. Resurrection Not perfection is the Christ Life

This message, rooted in John 5, challenges listeners to “stir up” their faith and step out of stagnation into a life of joy, purpose, and breakthrough.

Ps. Andrew brings a powerful message about faith, prayer, and trusting God in every situation.

You can be in the crowd, close to Jesus, and still miss Him. Curiosity watches… but hunger MOVES. While everyone else observes, hunger pushes through fear, breaks rules, and reaches out in bold faith. Not those who just want His hand, but those who long for His heart. So the question is: Are you just around Him… or are you reaching for Him?

In this message Ps. Jared delivers a powerful call to live with bold faith beyond the mountaintop, stepping into spiritual battles with courage and conviction. This message challenges believers to know when to strike, when to speak, and when to be still—trusting God for victory in every season. It's a timely reminder that breakthrough requires action, faith, and a relentless pursuit of God's presence.

This message explores the idea that what women truly desire is an “emerged” man—one who provides spiritual covering, strong leadership, and a Christ-centered life.

This message is the testimony of Gabriel Thielen, a member of Awaken Church for 12 years. In this message he talks about the cherished lessons he has learned from following religion to following a relationship with God.

There is a name Jesus spoke over two ordinary fishermen that has echoed through two thousand years of church history: Sons of Thunder. In this message, Pastor Mike traces the remarkable story of James and John from a fishing boat to the ends of the earth and calls us out of passivity and into the identity Jesus spoke over us before we ever earned it.

This message follows the journey of Elisha from calling to calling fulfilled, revealing that a “double portion” doesn't come instantly—it's developed through faithfulness, surrender, and testing. Through the four stops of Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and the Jordan, we see that every believer must pass tests of character, conviction, courage, and contentment to step into what God has promised.

When Jesus was crucified it caused an earthquake that woke up the dead in body and in spirit. Then His resurrection brought life to them and still brings life today.

God comes calling for whatever you're at risk of making an idol of. Often times His plan isn't to take it, it's to test how tightly you're holding to it. Would you give it if He asked?

In Acts 4, ordinary men with no credentials and no pedigree became completely unstoppable, not because of who they were, but because of who they'd been with. This is the story of the Church. In this message, Ps Mike unpacks the moment a group of overlooked fishermen stood before the most powerful men in the world and refused to back down.

In this message we explore the fullness of the Cross and what it means for our daily walk with Christ. Because Jesus has overcome the world, we can live delivered from the world, carry authority in prayer, and walk in restoration. This message will help you step more fully into the life He's already made available.