Imperial Beach Church

As we step into a new year, we’re all thinking about fresh starts, new goals, and big plans for personal growth. But what if the most important change we could make isn’t a new habit or resolution, but a new priority?In this message, we introduce our 2026 church focus: PRAY FIRST — an invitation to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Rooted in 1 Timothy 2:1, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t about perfect words or religious performance. It’s about connection with God and placing Him first in every part of our lives.In this message, we’ll explore what it looks like to:Make Prayer a PriorityKeep Prayer PersonalFind a Place and Use a PlanRemember the Purpose of Prayer As a church, we’re committing to grow our personal prayer lives and elevate prayer in our gatherings, our homes, and our city. This message sets the foundation for a year of spiritual renewal — starting in our hearts and flowing outward into everything God has called us to.––––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone as they start the new year! –––––Find us on Facebook and on Instagram @imperialbeachchurch.To get connected to our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/

As we step into a new year, we’re all thinking about fresh starts, new goals, and big plans for personal growth. But what if the most important change we could make isn’t a new habit or resolution, but a new priority?In this message, we introduce our 2026 church focus: PRAY FIRST — an invitation to make prayer our first response, not our last resort. Rooted in Matthew 9:6-13, we’re reminded that prayer isn’t about perfect words or religious performance. It’s about connection with God and placing Him first in every part of our lives.In this message, we learn to always pray with:Confidence and WorshipPeace and seeking God's PrioritiesFaith for what you NeedHumility and ConfessionOpenness and with God's PowerAs a church, we’re committing to grow our personal prayer lives and elevate prayer in our gatherings, our homes, and our city. This message sets the foundation for a year of spiritual renewal — starting in our hearts and flowing outward into everything God has called us to.––––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone as they start the new year! –––––Find us on Facebook and on Instagram @imperialbeachchurch.To get connected to our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/

What does it look like to wait with joy? In Week 3 of our Christmas series, The Wait Is Over, Grant Hedges walks us through Luke 2 and the story of the shepherds — ordinary, overlooked people who were the first to hear the Good News of Jesus’ birth. Their story reminds us that joy doesn’t come from circumstances, status, or success, but from encountering Jesus.In this message, we’ll discover how true joy:Begins at the BottomTransforms FearHas a Name Moves Us Upward and Outward Through the shepherds’ response to the angels, we see that the Good News of Great Joy is for everyone — and it invites each of us to come and see and then go and tell.––––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs joy today! –––––Find us on Facebook and on Instagram @imperialbeachchurch.To get connected to our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/

What does it look like to experience peace in a season of waiting? In Week 2 of our Christmas series, The Wait Is Over, Christian Castro unpacks the story of Simeon in Luke 2 — a man who waited for the Messiah with deep trust, active faith, and clear eyes. His life shows us that peace isn’t passive… It’s something God grows in us as we walk with Him.In this message, we’ll explore how peaceful waiting often looks:Trust (Choosing to rely on God even when we can’t see the full story)Active Faith (Stepping forward in obedience, even before the path is clear)Eyes Open to God’s Presence (Letting Christ’s peace rule in our hearts)Through Simeon’s example, we’ll learn how God meets us in our waiting, forms us through it, and fills us with a peace the world cannot give.––– If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs peace today! –––Find us on Facebook and on Instagram @imperialbeachchurch.To get connected to our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/

What does it look like to live with integrity in a season of waiting? Luke Crosby kicks off our Christmas series, The Wait is Over, unpacking how Joseph waited... with integrity. And it brought God lots of glory. In this message, we will unpack how we also can wait with integrity, and how that often looks like:Protection (Protecting those God has entrusted us with, instead of protecting our own reputation)Obedience (Obeying God even when others may not believe you, understand you or support you)Commitment (Commitment to God's will and God's plan, even when it's inconvenient, unpopular, or takes thoughtful planning and perseverance) Through God's Word and the life of Joseph, we will learn how we can be people who wait well and wait with integrity. Find us on Facebook and on Instagram @imperialbeachchurch.To get connected to our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/

What does it mean to live from the victory Jesus has already won for you? In Week 6 of Made For This, Grant Hedges closes out our series in Ephesians by reminding us that when we put our faith in Jesus, we already have victory. In Ephesians 6:10–18, Paul teaches that we don’t fight for victory — we stand in victory by putting on the armor of God and praying in the Spirit.Because the enemy knows who you are in Christ. The question is: do you?When you remember your identity, rely on Jesus’ strength, and put on His truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and Word — you can stand firm in every battle.Find us on Facebook and on Instagram @imperialbeachchurch.To get connected to our church in person, click here - https://imperialbeach.church/

What does it mean in today's world to truly live like Christ? What does it look like to live worthy of the calling God has given you? In Week 4 of Made For This, Luke Crosby teaches from Ephesians 4:1–6, where Paul shifts from reminding us who we are in Christ to how we are called to live because of Christ.Our position in Christ changes our posture in life. Living worthy looks like humility, gentleness, patience, love, and making every effort to guard unity. Not just looking spiritual—but living like Jesus in our everyday relationships. Mostly, what God does is love us — and we are called to love like Him.

How does Christ's love change how we live? In Week 3 of our series Made for This: A Study through the Book of Ephesians, we unpack a prayer that Paul prays, and how we too can be praying for our lives, family, friends, and church as well. In Ephesians 3:14-21 we learn to pray for strength, love, knowledge, fullness, and more... because God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine! So we should ask. We should imagine. And we should expect in faith that God will do exceedingly above and beyond our requests. How does Christ's love change how we live? It empowers us to live with bolder faith than ever before. If this message spoke to you, share it with someone who needs encouragement today!Find us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @imperialbeachchurchPlan to visit our church, click here: https://imperialbeach.church/