June 22, 2026
Of my Father
What belongs in the blank space of a life fully given to the Father?
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The Blog
Reflections & Encouragement
Weekly reflections on Scripture and life from Pastor Josh Czinger and the First Oceanside family.
June 9, 2026
Promise of Great Joy
The promise of great joy does not come after all the struggles are over. It begins when we choose the peace Jesus offers right in the middle of the struggle. If you are carrying fear, confusion, or questions today, this sermon is an invitation to say yes to his peace and walk with him through to joy.
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May 29, 2026
The Heart of Stone
God promises to replace our hardened hearts with new ones — not through self-improvement, but through divine re-creation.
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April 13, 2026
Who is Your Messiah
A warning against forcing Jesus into our preconceived expectations, drawn from the trial of Christ in Luke 22–23.
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April 6, 2026
Failing, yet Following
Peter's denial in Luke 22 shows that failure does not disqualify us — if all you can manage is to follow at a distance, keep following.
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March 30, 2026
Greatness of Humility
In Luke 22, Jesus redefines greatness — not grasping or climbing, but serving. True greatness is found in humility.
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March 27, 2026
Last Passover
At his final Passover, Jesus extends grace even to broken disciples. Failure need not be final if it returns us to him.
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March 1, 2026
God is in Control
When the false securities of this world fall away, Jesus says to stand up and raise your heads — your redemption is drawing near.
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February 8, 2026
What Are You Feeding Your Mind
What we feed our minds shapes our hearts and actions — a call to discernment, and to dwell on what is true, honest, and pure.
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February 1, 2026
Motivation
The widow’s two small coins reveal that God weighs the heart behind our giving, not its size — what really drives what you do?
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