Torrey Pines Church

Shame has a way of making us feel like we need to hide from God. But what if the very places we want to conceal are the places Jesus wants to meet us most?In Week 3 of Uncomplicate It, Pastor James Grogan walks through the powerful story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4 — a moment where Jesus steps directly into someone’s shame, not to condemn her, but to heal her and change her future. This message reminds us that the barriers we believe disqualify us from God are often the very places where His grace is most at work.In this message, we explore:• The Roadblocks Shame Creates (Feeling like we’re the wrong person, in the wrong place, with too messy a past) • Jesus’ Invitation to Living Water (A relationship with God that isn’t based on performance or perfection) • Why We Don’t Have to Hide (Jesus meets us fully knowing our story and still offers grace) • How Healing Happens in the Light (Confession, prayer, and community open the door to freedom) Just like the Samaritan woman, when we allow Jesus to meet us in our shame, it not only changes us — it becomes a testimony that can change others too.

n Week 2 of Uncomplicate It, Hosanna Wong tackles one of the most common roadblocks to connecting with God: busyness. Many of us feel like we need a different season of life before we can truly experience God — less chaos, more margin, fewer responsibilities. But what if God wants to meet you right in the middle of your real life?Grounded in Jesus’ words in John 15 about the vine and the branches, this message invites us to stop separating our “God life” from our “real life.” Instead, we’re encouraged to learn how to remain connected to Jesus in the very season we’re in — even when that season feels full, exhausting, or overwhelming.In this message, you’ll explore:The Roadblock of Busyness (Why we feel like we don’t have “enough time” for God)Your Season Is Your Shortcut (God meets you where you actually are, not where you wish you were)Bringing God Into Your Real Life (Loving God by obeying Him and loving people in your everyday rhythms)Your Specifics Are Your Shortcut (God wired you uniquely — your personality, season, and details matter)Through Scripture, personal stories, and seven different ways people are wired to worship, this message shows that connecting with God doesn’t require a different life — just a different perspective in the one you’re already living.

Connecting with God can feel complicated. Many of us carry an unspoken picture of what a “perfect” Christ-follower looks like, and when our real lives don’t match that image, we’re left feeling behind, discouraged, or disconnected.In Week 1 of our new series, Uncomplicate It, Hosanna Wong invites us to name the roadblocks that often stand between us and God and discover how Jesus came to remove them. Through Scripture, stories, and real conversations with people around the world, we’re reminded that faith was never meant to be rigid, exhausting, or performative.In this message, we explore:The Most Common Roadblocks to God (Busyness, distractions, grief, shame, silence, and expectations)The Simple Invitation of Jesus (A real relationship, not religious striving)What It Means to “Remain” in Christ (Living connected to Jesus in the middle of real life)Why God Calls Us to Be Whole, Not Perfect (Releasing expectations that don’t come from Him)Jesus didn’t come to add more pressure or perfectionism to our lives. He came to uncomplicate faith and invite us into an intimate, life-giving relationship with Him. This message sets the foundation for a series that helps us move from striving to flourishing.

What happens when a church dares to pray bold prayers together? In Week 3 of our Pray First series, James Grogan invites us to pray intentionally for our church and believe God for renewal, miracles, and transformation.Beginning with the powerful story of Honi the Circle Maker, we’re reminded that bold, persistent prayer has always been a catalyst for God’s movement among His people. From there, we look to Acts 2 and the example of the first church to discover what we should still be praying for today.

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.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.

What does it look like to experience peace in a season of waiting? In Week 2 of our Christmas series, The Wait Is Over, Mike Meeks unpacks the story of Simeon in Luke 2 — a man who waited for the Messiah with deep trust, active faith, clear eyes, and a heart full of joy. 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 like: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)Joy (Discovering the eternal hope Jesus brings — our Prince of Peace)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.

What does it look like to live with integrity in a season of waiting? Kevin McPeak 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.