Pastors Dave and Cheryl Koop are the senior and founding pastors of Coastal, a non-denominational church that meets in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We believe that anointed teaching is the catalyst for transformation in individual lives and in the church.
…
continue reading
Healthy relationships are foundational to a flourishing life, and managing them well begins with understanding their divine design, prioritizing their different types, making wise choices, and actively investing in others with grace. In this message, Pastor Dave Koop explores four keys to managing your relationships so you can experience the fullne…
…
continue reading
…
continue reading
Good Friday Service at Coastal Church.
…
continue reading
When you think about Easter, you probably don’t think about a table. We think about the cross, the empty grave, but Easter is about Jesus bringing us home to our Father’s table.
…
continue reading

1
Overcoming Doubt and Despair | The Journey
31:45
31:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:45
…
continue reading
Your words reveal the true condition of your heart and cannot be separated from your inner character. They carry immense power to either build or destroy, guiding the direction of your life and reflecting your level of faith. When aligned with God’s Word, your mouth becomes a tool to activate His nature in you and live out your new identity in Chri…
…
continue reading
By Pastor Cheryl Koop
…
continue reading
One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her children is train them to anchor to the Rock and dare to trust that it will hold them through all the storms in life. In 2 Kings 18 we are introduced to Hezekiah. He began to reign as king at the age of 25, and followed God’s ways despite his dad’s life of deception and bad decisions. Not only is his …
…
continue reading

1
The Heart Of The Matter: Priorities That Produce Fruit
35:22
35:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:22What you prioritize reveals the condition of your heart—and ultimately shapes the course of your life. Drawing from the Parable of the Sower and the words of Jesus, this message outlines four key relationships that must be kept in proper order to produce lasting fruit. When Jesus is first, and your foundation is strong, everything else finds its ri…
…
continue reading
Your heart determines the direction and quality of your life. If you guard what comes in, what comes out, and what surrounds it, your path will be secure and become brighter and brighter.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading

1
Rethink Easter –The Greatest Event In History
38:29
38:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:29Across Canada (and the USA), Easter for many is just another long weekend—a time for chocolate eggs, bunnies, and family dinners. But Easter is far more than a just a few days off or a cultural tradition. This weekend is a time to rethink what Easter truly means. It’s not just about what happened—it’s about what is happening and what is yet to come…
…
continue reading
We prepare extensively for Christmas—decorations, gifts, music, and gatherings—but what about Easter, the most important day on the Christian calendar? Palm Sunday reminds us of Jesus’ triumphal entry and the week leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. As we prepare for this important day our focus needs to be on Jesus and what He expects fro…
…
continue reading
John 17 is Jesus’ longest recorded prayer, often called the ‘High Priestly Prayer.’ It reveals His deepest desires for Himself, His disciples, and all believers. Jesus prays with His eyes lifted toward heaven, calling God ‘Father’ six times, and displays complete unity and obedience.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
This message reflects on the sorrow the disciples felt as Jesus prepared to leave them, revealing how their confusion, fear, and grief would soon be transformed into lasting joy through His resurrection. Just as their pain gave way to joy, we too can abide in hope by anchoring our joy in Jesus, who offers direct access to God, the power of prayer i…
…
continue reading
In this message, we explore Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit—our Advocate and guide into all truth. As Jesus prepares to return to the Father, He assures us that the Spirit will convict, teach, and remind us of His words, helping us stay connected to Him. We’ll also look at what it means to truly abide in Christ through Scripture, spiritual practi…
…
continue reading
In a world that often seems to be growing increasingly hostile to faith, how can believers stand firm in their convictions? This question is not just relevant for our times, but has been a challenge for followers of Christ since the very beginning of the church. The words of Jesus in John 15:18-16:4 offer both a sobering warning and a source of hop…
…
continue reading
Staying connected to Jesus isn’t just a suggestion—it’s the key to real love, true joy, and a life that makes a lasting impact.By Pastor Cheryl Koop
…
continue reading

1
The Vine and the Branches: Connected for Fruitfulness
35:03
35:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:03Jesus' words in John 15:1-8 provide a powerful metaphor for the believer's relationship with Him. He calls Himself the True Vine, His Father the Vinedresser, and His followers the branches.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
The heart, as described in Scripture, represents our innermost being and must be guarded diligently, as it influences every aspect of life. Just as physical stress can harm the body, spiritual stress—caused by worry, striving, and fear—can lead to exhaustion, but Jesus offers a better way through abiding in Him. By remaining connected to Christ, li…
…
continue reading
True peace comes from obeying God's Word, fixing our thoughts on Him, and trusting that He will keep us in perfect peace. Ultimately, we can find comfort in Christ's assurance that He is with us always, even in the most turbulent times.By Pastor Fermin Garcia
…
continue reading
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit as our Helper and the ultimate source of peace. Abiding in Christ is sustained through the Spirit’s presence.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading

1
Trusting God’s Plan When We Don’t Understand
43:08
43:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:08Abiding in Christ includes trusting Him when the future is unclear. Life is full of uncertainty, and sometimes our hearts are troubled. We face challenges, losses, and doubts that make us question the path ahead. God wants to lead us to trust Him, even if we don’t understand His thoughts are higher than ours. And His thoughts are always good!…
…
continue reading
Jesus commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them. Abiding in Christ involves sacrificial, selfless love.By Pastor Brad Bergman
…
continue reading
Judas’ betrayal and Jesus’ response demonstrate that abiding in Christ involves navigating betrayal with grace and forgiveness. How should we handle betrayal? Forgive: Forgiveness doesn’t mean excusing the betrayal but releasing the hurt to God. (Matthew 6:14-15) Set healthy boundaries: While Jesus extended love to Judas, He didn’t try to change hi…
…
continue reading
Jesus’ act of washing His disciples’ feet reveals that abiding in Him begins with a posture of humility. When we walk in humility, we create space for His life to flow through us, just as the vine nourishes its branches.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
While abiding keeps us connected to Christ, His command to “go” ensures that we do not stagnate in our faith. When we are deeply rooted in Him, the natural result is the desire to share the gospel and bear the fruit of the Spirit that Paul talks about in Galatians 5:22,23. Abiding is not passive; it produces action.…
…
continue reading
Home has a powerful influence on all of us. At Christmas we are reminded that God came to dwell among us and make a way for us to spend eternity in His home. A strong foundation in our earthly homes and being secure in our eternal home enables us to step into 2025 with confidence.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
Love in Advent is more than feeling this is the most wonderful time of the year, it is about recognizing that God loves us and then going and sharing that love with others. If we look closely Christmas teaches us what it means to love.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
The joy of Christmas is not found in fleeting emotions or worldly pleasures but in the profound truth that “the Lord has come.” As we journey through this Advent season, we are reminded that true joy is supernatural—a gift of the Spirit, anchored in God’s eternal love and presence.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
December is a month to reflect on the birth of Jesus. Why did He come? Ultimately Jesus has come to bring us peace within, because he makes peace between. Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night blends The Messengers and The Shepherd into one special remastered and re-scored story: https://watch.thechosen…
…
continue reading
Oh Holy Night is a Christmas production put on entirely by the Coastal Church family. Full of special music, moments of laughter, and a Christmas message from Pastor Dave. Streaming live from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver!By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
In this message, we'll explore the certainty of Jesus' second coming, just as His first coming fulfilled God's promises and proved that nothing is impossible for Him. Just as the miraculous events of His birth seemed impossible, we can trust in His promises for His return. The Chosen Christmas Special Clip: https://watch.thechosen.tv/video/18468359…
…
continue reading
Roar teaches at the Word of Life Bible Institute and other Bible schools worldwide. He’s also an author, podcaster on Israel-related topics, and part of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem.By Roar Sørensen
…
continue reading
Christmas is a time to pause and reflect on the magnificence of Jesus. The incarnation—the miracle of God becoming man—is only truly understood if we first believe in the deity and pre-existence of Jesus as part of the Godhead. Without this foundation, the significance of His coming to earth as a baby in Bethlehem cannot be grasped and we cannot fu…
…
continue reading
Just as Nehemiah depended on God’s guidance and strength, we are encouraged to lean on God’s promises, grounding ourselves in Scripture to reinforce our "spiritual walls." This renewal protects us against spiritual decay, builds resilience against worldly pressures, and strengthens our identity and purpose in Christ.…
…
continue reading
God’s word is the blueprint to build a healthy mind. Although we live in a physical world many or our problems are not physical. The battle must be won in the spiritual realm with spiritual weapons.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
We are excited to have Pastor Carl-Gustaf Severin with us this weekend continuing with our series on Under Construction. We live in a time when so many negative thoughts come to us, especially with what's happening in the world around us. Pastor Carl will be sharing how to wash negative thoughts with the Word of God and with the help of the Holy Sp…
…
continue reading
As we continue to remodel our thought life, we cannot be unaware of the enemy’s strategies in using negative thoughts to attack our minds. Through Nehemiah’s journey, we uncover the methods Satan uses to discourage us from rebuilding.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
In the story of Nehemiah we see him make plans for the reconstruction of the walls of Jerusalem. Likewise, we too must be intentional in fortifying our thoughts by recognizing the need to renew our minds. This begins by acknowledging the civil war happening in our minds—the conflict between our old nature and the desire to live a godly life.…
…
continue reading
Somewhere in our lives, we all suffered some damage, some wear and tear, and breakdown in our thought life. We all have been exposed to hurts, temptations and attacks against our mind. In the Under Construction series, we are going to be talking about renewing our thought life. Let's get to work!By Guest Speaker
…
continue reading
Jesus understands that to be transformed into His image is a process. In Luke 5:1-11 we see how Jesus gently leads Peter to make a commitment to follow Him. From this point onwards we see Peter's life is under construction.By Pastor Fari Maghami, Pastor Jessica Chen
…
continue reading
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus introduced a radical principle that transforms the way we approach life, relationships, and even our struggles: the principle of the “second mile.” Walking that second mile, though often uncomfortable and sacrificial, is not about what we must do, but about who we are becoming—a people marked by the love and the ge…
…
continue reading
As the church, God’s spiritual family, we have the responsibility to reach out and rescue those who are spiritually perishing. The Bible reminds us that we can’t carry out this mission in our own strength but must rely on God’s mighty weapons and His Holy Spirit. Like any rescue effort, we must be prepared, equipped, and anchored in prayer.…
…
continue reading
Connecting to a local church is more than just attending a weekly service—it’s about joining a community where you can grow spiritually, support others, and find purpose. God designed us to be in relationships, and the church is His plan for helping us thrive together.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading
It is with great joy that we invite you to celebrate 30 years of God’s faithfulness to Coastal Church! We're streaming LIVE from the Vancouver Convention Centre.By Guest Speaker
…
continue reading
The book of Acts ends by highlighting Paul’s final days in Rome. While Paul remains a key figure, the book of Acts ends on a cliffhanger, emphasizing that the work of spreading the gospel is far from complete. This unfinished story signals that the mission of the church—to GO into all the world—continues. Acts chapter 29, though unwritten in the Bi…
…
continue reading
Life’s storms are inevitable. Whether they come as personal trials, challenges in our families, or difficulties in our communities, storms test our faith. However, it is in these very storms that our faith can shine the brightest, serving as a powerful witness to those around us.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading

1
GO! Heaven's Timetable: God's Unplanned Appointments in Our Lives
35:46
35:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:46Acts 24-26 depict Paul’s trials and defenses before various Roman authorities. Despite facing false accusations and prolonged imprisonment, Paul steadfastly testifies to his faith in Christ, leveraging every opportunity to proclaim the gospel. His appeal to Caesar ultimately sets the stage for his journey to Rome, in fulfillment of God’s plan for h…
…
continue reading
In the book of Acts we see on several occasions that Paul gave his testimony in defense of his faith and each time it had a powerful impact. Your testimony will also have a powerful impact on those you share it with. Telling your testimony may seem intimidating but if you remember a few simple principles, you’ll discover the “joy of your salvation”…
…
continue reading
In Acts chapter 20 Paul continues his journey and when he arrives in Miletus, he calls for the elders of the church from Ephesus and reminds them of the choices he modelled for them. He then exhorts them to take heed and care for the flock as he had.By Pastor Dave Koop
…
continue reading