Kindred Church

Kindred Church We are a small church in the Village of La Mesa, California that strives to show God’s love and grace to our local community.

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05/31/2026

The Always God - Still Listening

Life feels heavy sometimes. Not because we’ve stopped believing in God. Not because we’ve given up on faith. But because somewhere between the pressures of life, the disappointments we carry, and the noise around us, prayer can become one of the first things to drift into the background.

In Week 2 of The Always God, we wrestle with a question many people have quietly asked:Does God actually hear me?

Looking at the life of King Hezekiah, we discover a God who listens to desperate prayers, honest tears, and even the words we struggle to find. We explore why prayer is often difficult, what can get in the way of our connection with God, and why prayer was never meant to be a formula—it was always meant to be a relationship.

If you've ever wondered:

Does prayer really matter?
Why does God sometimes seem silent?
How do I pray when I don't know what to say?
What gets in the way of my relationship with God?
Can God still hear me when I feel distant?..this message is for you.

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What helps you feel connected to God when life gets overwhelming?

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05/24/2026

The Always God - Still Speaking

Life feels loud right now. Notifications constantly going off. Opinions everywhere. Fear, anxiety, pressure and noise are all being forced upon us. And somewhere underneath all of it is this question: Can we still hear the voice of God anymore? In Week One of our new series, The Always God, we explore a powerful truth: God has not stopped speaking. From Moses and the burning bush to the chaos of modern life, this message is about learning how to recognize God’s voice in a world competing for our attention.

If you’ve ever wondered:

Is God still speaking?
Why does God sometimes feel silent?
How do I hear God in everyday life?
Why does faith feel harder than it used to?
…this message is for you.

Watch, share, and join the conversation below: What voice gets most of your attention right now?

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05/17/2026

Know Thine Enemy - The Destroyer

What if the biggest threat to your life isn’t something dramatic—but something slow? Not a moment that blows everything up but a process that quietly wears you down. In the final week of Know Thine Enemy, we look at The Destroyer—not as chaos or crisis, but as something far more subtle: Slow erosion; quiet exhaustion; gradual disconnect. Because most people don’t wake up one day and lose their joy, their faith, or their relationships. It happens over time.

This message will challenge you to recognize:

Why destruction is usually slow, not sudden
How weariness, distraction, and isolation quietly take root
The 5 ways your life can start drifting without you noticing
Why feeling “off” doesn’t mean you’re failing—it might mean you’re worn down
Here’s the reality: The Enemy doesn’t need to ruin your life overnight if he can just: Drain your energy; dull your hope; disconnect your relationships. He wins slowly.

But here’s the GOOD NEWS: You’re not fighting for victory—you’re standing in one.

👉 Where the Enemy erodes, Jesus restores
👉 Where you feel worn down, God rebuilds
👉 Where things feel distant, He meets you there

Let’s make this personal: What’s something in your life that used to feel alive, but lately feels a little flat or distant?

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05/10/2026

Know Thine Enemy - The Tempter

Have you ever done something that felt like a good idea in the moment but later you looked back and thought, “Why did I do that?” You weren’t trying to mess things up. It made sense at the time. It felt justified. Even deserved. And that’s what makes temptation so powerful.

In Week 4 of Know Thine Enemy, we’re talking about The Tempter—not as some dramatic, Hollywood version of evil… but as something far more real:

👉 the quiet voice
👉 the subtle pressure
👉 the internal pull that shows up when you’re tired, stressed, lonely, or worn down

Because temptation doesn’t usually show up looking like a bad decision, it shows up looking like something that makes sense.

In this message, you’ll discover:

Why temptation isn’t about how bad you are—but how vulnerable you are
The 3 ways temptation shows up in everyday life
How Jesus faced the same pressure—and what that means for you
Why you’re never stuck—and always have a way forward
The truth is:

Temptation isn’t just about behavior. It’s about what’s happening underneath it. And the moments you feel the weakest are often the moments that matter the most. But here’s the good news:

👉 You’re not alone
👉 You’re not stuck
👉 And you’re not met with shame

Jesus meets you right there—in the middle of it.

Join the conversation: Where in your life does the “easy option” keep looking better than the right one?

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05/03/2026

Know Thine Enemy - The Deceiver

Have you ever believed something that felt completely true only to find out later that it wasn’t? Not obviously wrong. Not ridiculous. Just slightly off. And that’s what makes deception so dangerous. In Week 3 of Know Thine Enemy, we take a deeper look at one of the Enemy’s most subtle tactics: deception. Because the Enemy doesn’t usually lie outright—he whispers things that sound true, feel right, and slowly pull you off course.

“Did God really say...?”
“It’s not that big of a deal.”
“You deserve this.”
“I’ll deal with it later.”
These aren’t outrageous lies. They’re almost true. And that’s why they’re so effective.

In this message, you’ll discover:

How deception actually works in everyday life
Why the Enemy targets your discernment, not just your behavior
The difference between what feels right and what is true
And how staying close to Jesus helps you recognize and resist subtle lies
Because deception doesn’t begin with rebellion—it begins with a shift in what you believe. And the longer a lie goes unchallenged the more it starts to feel like truth. But here’s the good news: Jesus doesn’t just expose lies—He replaces them with truth. You don’t need more information—you need clarity. And the closer you stay to God, the clearer things become

Join the conversation:

What’s a belief, thought, or assumption that once felt true—but you later realized wasn’t?

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04/26/2026

Know Thine Enemy- The Accuser

Have you ever heard a voice in your head that sounds like truth, but leaves you feeling smaller, ashamed, and stuck?

“This is who you are.”
“You’ll never change.”
“You should be further along by now.”

What if that voice… isn’t God? In Week 2 of Know Thine Enemy, we take a closer look at one of the Enemy’s most subtle and damaging tactics: accusation. Because the Accuser doesn’t just remind you of what you’ve done—he tries to redefine who you are. But here’s the truth: You are not your worst moment. You are not what that voice says about you. And you are not standing under condemnation. You are standing in what Jesus has already finished.

In this message, we explore:

How to recognize the voice of accusation
The difference between conviction and condemnation
Why shame is not from God
And how Jesus silences the Accuser and restores your identity
If you’ve ever felt stuck in guilt you can’t shake or burdened by something God has already forgiven, then this message is for you.

Join the conversation: What’s something that voice in your head tends to bring up again and again—and how does it affect you?

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04/19/2026

Know Thine Enemy - Seeing the Real Enemy

Have you ever had a week where everything just felt… off? Not catastrophic. Not dramatic. Just… off. Like something is slightly out of place—but you can’t explain why. In this opening message of Know Thine Enemy, we explore a reality most of us overlook: Not everything you’re experiencing is just stress, burnout, or a bad week. Sometimes, there’s a deeper spiritual layer at work. But this isn’t about fear. This is about clarity.

In this message, you’ll discover:

What the Bible actually says about the Enemy
Why you don’t need to be afraid
How subtle spiritual interference shows up in everyday life
And how to live with awareness, resilience, and freedom in Jesus
You are not crazy. You are not broken. And you are not alone. There is a real battle—but you are not fighting for victory…you are standing in a victory Jesus has already won. Where in your life right now does something feel a little “off”?

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04/12/2026

Have you ever felt like something was missing, but you couldn’t quite explain what it was? Not in a dramatic way. Just a quiet restlessness. A sense that there has to be more. In this message, we explore a powerful quote from Rumi—“What you seek is seeking you”—and the deeper question it raises: What are we actually searching for? Because no matter how much we achieve, experience, or accumulate, that feeling doesn’t always go away. Why? What if that longing isn’t something to ignore, but something to listen to? And what if the answer isn’t found in something new but in someone who has already come near?

In this sermon, we unpack:

Why we feel restless even when life seems “fine”
The deeper meaning behind our search for “more”
How Jesus responds to that longing in a radically simple way
If you’ve ever felt stuck, searching, or unsure what’s missing—this message is for you.

Let us know in the comments: When do you feel that sense of “there has to be more”?

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Ecclesiastes 3:11
Psalm 42:1–2
Matthew 11:28
John 15:4
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04/05/2026

Life Surrendered - Surrendered at the Cross

What if the real question behind everything you’re facing is this: Can I trust God? We all hit moments where life narrows down to a single decision. After the argument…When the money runs tight…Sitting in uncertainty, waiting for answers…And underneath it all is a deeper question we don’t always say out loud: Can I trust God with my life? In this Easter message, we look at the moment Jesus faced that very question—and what His response reveals about trust, surrender, and the kind of life God is inviting us into. Because on the cross, it looked like everything had fallen apart, but the resurrection tells a different story.

What if surrender isn’t defeat but the beginning of something new?
What if the very place you’re afraid to let go is where trust begins?
What if nothing placed in God’s hands is ever wasted?

This message will challenge you, encourage you, and invite you to take a real step toward trusting God—not just in theory, but in the places that matter most. The question is simple but it’s not easy: Will you trust Him with your whole life?

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03/29/2026

Life Surrendered - Surrendered to be Sent Out

What if your faith was never meant to stay private? For a lot of us, faith has quietly become something personal. Something safe. Something we keep contained. But what if that was never the point?

In this message, we explore a powerful truth: A life surrendered to God doesn’t stop with you. It moves through you. But because the tension is real: We say we want to follow Jesus, but we often default to comfort over calling; Safety over sacrifice; Isolation over invitation. And slowly, without realizing it, faith can turn into something we protect instead of something we live.

But Scripture tells a different story. From Abraham, to Isaiah, to the disciples, surrender has always led to movement. Not perfection. Not performance. But participation. This message will challenge you to rethink what surrender really looks like:

What if following Jesus isn’t about doing more but about showing up where God is already at work?

What if your next step isn’t a big, dramatic change, but one simple act of faithfulness?

What if it all starts with one person? Because real impact rarely starts with a crowd. It starts with a name.

Take a moment after watching: Ask God, “Who are You inviting me to show up for?” Then take one step toward that person this week.

Join the conversation: Who is one person God is putting on your heart right now?

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