Saddleback Church Weekend Messages

Spiritual growth doesn’t just happen—it’s something we cultivate over time. In Get Growing, we’ll look at Jesus’ parable of the soils and what it reveals about why some growth lasts and some doesn’t. Together, we’ll explore a few simple, intentional habits—like prayer, time in God’s Word, community, serving, and giving—that help us stay rooted and keep growing with Jesus. Wherever you’re starting from, this is an opportunity to take a next step and build a faith that keeps growing!

Who's speaking into your life? In this message, Pastor Andy Wood introduces the idea of your "wisdom table": the voices, relationships, and content that quietly shape your perspective, your heart, and your destiny. Like a microscopic root pest that destroys a plant from the inside out, bad influences can devastate your faith before you ever notice. Drawing from the lives of King Solomon and King Rehoboam, Pastor Andy shows how even the wisest people can be undone by letting the wrong voices in. This message gives you practical steps to evaluate who's at your table, vet your influences, seek mentors for every area of life, and place King Jesus at the head. Spiritual growth is God's will for you, but the voices you listen to will determine whether you get there.

Spiritual growth doesn’t just happen—it’s something we cultivate over time. In Get Growing, we’ll look at Jesus’ parable of the soils and what it reveals about why some growth lasts and some doesn’t. Together, we’ll explore a few simple, intentional habits—like prayer, time in God’s Word, community, serving, and giving—that help us stay rooted and keep growing with Jesus. Wherever you’re starting from, this is an opportunity to take a next step and build a faith that keeps growing!

In this special Mother's Day message, Pastor Stacie Wood shares an encouraging word about the most powerful tool we have to influence our families: persevering prayer. Through inspiring stories from church history and her own life, Stacie illustrates the impact of refusing to give up on praying for loved ones. She explores the Hebrew concept of "paga," depicting intercession as boldly bringing the needs of others before God's mercy. Stacie challenges listeners to pray "dangerous" prayers that will set the spiritual trajectory for generations. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or friend, this message will renew your faith and remind you that it's never too late to start contending for God's best for your family. Discover how your prayers are your greatest influence.

What happens when we flip the script and let young people teach us? In this message, Pastor Kurt Johnston explores four powerful lessons from youth in the Bible. Drawing from the stories of Samuel, Esther, the boys who mocked Elisha, and the boy with the loaves and fishes, Pastor Kurt shares practical habits to transform our lives. Learn to "listen up" to God's voice by dialing down the noise, "step up" to protect the vulnerable, "shush up" by pausing to pray before speaking, and "offer up" what you have to join what God is doing. No matter your age, you will be challenged to put these timeless principles into practice. God is always at work, and when we align our lives with His, we can make a lasting impact in the next generation and beyond.