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Teach Us to Pray: Learning to Pray Like Jesus
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Teach Us to Pray: Learning to Pray Like Jesus

"Teach Us to Pray 🙏 | How to Pray Like Jesus"
Struggling with prayer? You're not alone. In this message, Pastor Ryan Albaugh explores how Jesus prayed and how we can deepen our own prayer lives. Watch now and take the next step in your faith!

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Rest Like Jesus – A Call to Sabbath
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Rest Like Jesus – A Call to Sabbath

In the second week of our Like Jesus sermon series, Pastor Mike Garcia shared an important message on the biblical value of rest. Preaching from Mark 2:27-28, Mark 4:35-39, and Exodus 20:8, he reminded us that even Jesus took time to withdraw, rest, and reconnect with God. In a culture that glorifies busyness, we often neglect the rest our bodies and souls desperately need. But Jesus shows us that rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s a spiritual discipline. The Sabbath is a gift, meant to refresh and refuel us so we can live in alignment with God’s purpose.

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Leading Like Jesus
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Leading Like Jesus

Discover how to lead like Jesus with this powerful sermon from Watsonville Church of the Nazarene (WatsNaz). In this message, Pastor Ryan explores Luke 10:1-12, 17-20, teaching that Christlike leadership is about humility, obedience, and serving others. Whether you're looking for a Bible-based church in Watsonville, a family-friendly church in Monterey Bay, or a faith community in South Santa Cruz County, this message will inspire you to grow in your walk with God. Watch the full sermon and take the next step in leading like Jesus today!

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Refocusing on Jesus – Our First "Family on Mission" Sunday
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Refocusing on Jesus – Our First "Family on Mission" Sunday

Join us as we recap our first "Family on Mission" Sunday at WatsNaz! This past Sunday, Pastor Ryan Albaugh challenged us to refocus our minds on Jesus, reflecting on Philippians 4:8-9. Instead of a full-length sermon, we gathered around tables for meaningful discussions, diving deeper into what it means to fix our thoughts on what is true, honorable, and lovely. If you missed it—or want to watch again—check out the full message below, along with the discussion questions to reflect on your own or with others!

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Refocus: What Are You Loooking At?
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Refocus: What Are You Loooking At?

In the second week of our Refocus series, Pastor Ryan shared a powerful message at Watsonville Church of the Nazarene (WatsNaz) on January 26, 2025, about the importance of focus in our faith. In Matthew 6:22-23, Jesus teaches that our eyes are like a lamp, guiding the direction of our lives…

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Refocus: Running the Race with Endurance
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Refocus: Running the Race with Endurance

Are you running the race of faith with purpose, or have distractions slowed you down? In this blog post, we recap Pastor Ryan’s sermon from Hebrews 12:1–2, where he challenges us to refocus on Jesus as we start the new year. Discover how to lay aside what hinders you, fix your eyes on Christ, and run with endurance toward God’s purpose for your life.

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