Pacific Point Church Podcast

This is part 4 of the NEXT series — What Happened After: Resurrection to Pentecost. Missed a week? Catch up at pacificpointchurch.com or on YouTube.

Scripture references: John 21:15–18 | John 18:18 | Psalm 106–107 | Matthew 16:16 | Romans 10:9

In Week 2 of our NEXT series, we look at Jesus' encounter with Thomas in John 20 and what it reveals about doubt, faith, and the heart of Christ. Thomas was honest about his struggle to believe, and Jesus met him with peace, patience, and truth. This message explores the danger of isolation in seasons of doubt, the different ways people wrestle with unbelief, and how Jesus moves toward those with real questions. Faith is not the absence of questions, but the willingness to bring them honestly to God. This episode is a reminder that doubt does not disqualify you, and that Jesus can turn honest seeking into deep and lasting faith.

Main ThemeWe don't just read about the crowd in Holy Week—we are the crowd.Our expectations of Jesus often determine our response to Him.Key IdeaJesus doesn't conform to our expectations—He confronts them.Holy Week BreakdownPalm Sunday → “Hosanna” (Save us now)Good Friday → “Crucify Him”Easter Sunday → “He is risen”➡️ The same people shifted because Jesus didn't meet their expectations.What “Hosanna” Really Meant A cry for immediate rescue A desire for personal and political salvation➡️ The crowd wanted a Savior who would fix their situation—not transform their hearts.The Problem: Jesus in Our BoxWe often shape Jesus into: Someone who agrees with us Someone who fits our culture Someone who supports our goals➡️ But Jesus is: Holy Merciful Gracious Compassionate Above every category we createWe Are the CrowdWe like to think we would've stayed loyal—but: We praise when life makes sense We question when it doesn't We doubt when God is silent➡️ Our faith often follows our expectations.The Emotional ProgressionWhen Jesus doesn't meet expectations: Excitement → Confusion Confusion → Disappointment Disappointment → Frustration Frustration → Rejection➡️ “Hosanna” can become “Crucify Him.”Real-Life Reflections “Jesus, where are You?” “Why aren't You fixing this?” “Do You even care?”➡️ These are modern echoes of the same crowd.The Turning PointEven with: Discipline Effort Religious activity➡️ We can still reject Jesus when He doesn't align with what we want.The CallStep out of the crowd. Stop trying to make Jesus fit your expectations Start trusting Him for who He isKey Takeaways We are more like the crowd than we think Expectations shape our faith more than we realize Jesus is not who we want Him to be—He is who He isClosing ReminderSunday is coming.

Message starts around 30:10. Key Scriptures: Psalm 127:1; John 14:6; Genesis 11:6; Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 5:8; Romans 13:11–12; 1 Corinthians 16:13–14; 2 Timothy 4:2–4; Ephesians 5:11; John 10:27–28; Joshua 24:15.

In this Father's Day message, Pastor takes us through Galatians 1:6–10 with a powerful reminder: “Don't desert the gospel.” Just as Paul pleaded with the Galatians to hold fast to the truth of Christ alone, fathers today are called to guard the gospel in their homes—not by works, performance, or culture, but by grace.This episode covers:Why every dad is a “pastor of the home”The emotional depth behind Paul's warning to the GalatiansHow false gospels—achievement, image, comfort—creep into our parentingThe dangers of modern “angels of light” like influencers and unchecked cultural trendsWhat it means to live for God's approval, not man'sA blessing and challenge for all fathers: natural and spiritualReflection questions for dads:Do my children feel safe to fail?Is my love contingent on performance?What gospel is being preached through my life?Whether you're a dad, mentor, or spiritual father, this message will challenge and encourage you to live and lead from the grace of Jesus—Christ + nothing.