Radiant Central Coast

Many people quote Jesus’ words, “Do not judge,” but few understand the depth of His heart behind them. In this message from Matthew 7, we explore how “do not judge” is not a shallow moral slogan, but an invitation into the very heart of Jesus—the friend of sinners who moves toward the broken, not away from them.
Drawing from passages like Matthew 11, John 17, Isaiah 57, 1 John 2, and Romans 6, this teaching unpacks:
How Jesus relates to people with “logs and splinters”—the morally failed, the spiritually weary, the ashamed
Why true maturity is not a life without failure, but knowing how to run to Jesus when we stumble
How judgmentalism and indifference both contradict the gospel and fracture church unity
What it means to see Jesus as gentle and lowly, a Savior who draws near when we sin
The danger of living with “plank eye” and calling it normal Christianity
Two practical responses from Romans 6:
This sermon is a call to let the revelation of God’s hearttransform how we see ourselves and others, so that instead of condemning or disengaging, we join Jesus in His redemptive movement toward people.
Whether you feel judged, stuck in shame, or tempted to write others off, this message invites you back into the abundant life Jesus offers and into a church family marked by mercy, unity, and love.
Scriptures referenced:
Matthew 7, Matthew 11, John 4, John 7, John 17, Isaiah 57:15, Revelation 3:20, 1 John 2, 1 John 3, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 6, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 6, Colossians 2, 2 Peter 1:19
Key themes:
Judgment, mercy, repentance, sanctification, church unity, spiritual formation, friend of sinners, gentle and lowly, brokenness, grace that truly changes us.

ASK • SEEK • KNOCK – Building a Life of Prayer on the Goodness of the Father
In this message, Pastor Chad walks through Matthew 6–7, centering on Jesus’ invitation to “ask, seek, knock”(Matthew 7:7–12). Instead of treating prayer as a one‑off emergency tool, Chad calls us into a lifestyle of ongoing, relational prayer built on one foundation: God is a good Father.
Drawing from Scripture and his own battle with anxiety and disappointment, Chad unpacks:
Why a real prayer life must start with seeing God as a good, attentive Father
What it means to live in the present‑continuous of prayer: keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking
How God uses delays and unanswered prayers to form us, not punish us
The progression of prayer:

ASK SEEK KNOCK – Contend for the Coast | Radiant Church
What does it look like to build a life of prayer on the goodness of a Father who really listens, answers, and moves in power? In this message, Pastor Chad unpacks Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 7:7–12—“ask, seek, knock”—and connects it to Radiant’s regional call to “Contend for the Coast.”
Drawing from Micah 4, Isaiah 2, Matthew 6–7, and his own journey through grief and anxiety, Chad calls the Central Coast to contend for a supernatural “uphill river” of hunger for God in one of the most indifferent, never‑churched regions in America.
In this message:
The vision behind Contend for the Coast and why Radiant is rallying regional prayer
Why a real prayer life must be built on God’s goodness as a Father
The progression of prayer: Ask → Seek → Knock
How disappointment, cherished sin, unforgiveness, and unbelief can stall your prayer life
Practical ways to start (or restart) a life of prayer and contend for revival in your city
If you’re weary, disappointed in prayer, or hungry to see God move on the Central Coast (and beyond), this message will call you back to persistent, hope-filled, relational prayer.
Key Scriptures: Micah 4; Isaiah 2; Matthew 6:25–34; Matthew 7:1–12; 1 Timothy 2:1–6; 2 Peter 3:9; Psalm 66:18; Hebrews 3; Mark 9

Fasting is one of the most neglected gifts Jesus gave His Church.
In Matthew 6:16–18, Jesus doesn’t say if you fast—He says when. He assumes fasting will be part of the normal rhythm of life for those who follow Him.
But what exactly is fasting? Why do we do it? How long should we fast? And what does fasting actually accomplish in us?
In this message, Neil Broere looks at the who, what, why, when, and how of biblical fasting—and we discover that fasting is far more accessible than many of us have assumed.
Fasting humbles the soul. It exposes what distractions normally keep hidden. It reminds us that we are dependent creatures. And ultimately, fasting is a discipline of longing—a way of saying with our whole selves, “What I need most is God.”
We’ll look at:
• Why Jesus assumes His followers will fast
• What qualifies as biblical fasting
• Why hunger reveals what is happening in the soul
• Fasting as longing for the Bridegroom
• The ordinary biblical rhythm of fasting
• When to fast in seasons of crisis, repentance, and decision
• Practical ways to begin fasting without comparison or legalism

What we treasure always tells the truth about who is really on the throne of our hearts. In this message from Matthew 6, Chad unpacks Jesus’ words on money, mammon, and generosity, showing how our use of resources reveals our true allegiance. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the rich fool, the rich young ruler, and real-life examples of radical generosity, we’re invited to dethrone rival “kings” and trust our Father with every part of our lives—including our finances.
In this message, you’ll learn:
Why you can’t serve both God and money and how mammon subtly becomes a functional “lord”
What it means to store up treasure in heaven and be “rich toward God”
How generous eyes fill your whole life with light and reshape your lifestyle, margins, and priorities