"Selfishness: Why Work Is Hard", part of the series "Life On Purpose". When we get a name from God and work within that name we experience joy, but when we try to make a name for ourselves we get trapped in selfishness. Part III of the question "Why is our work so hard?" (Genesis 11:1-4). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on November 2nd, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Pointlessness: Why Work Is Hard", part of the series "Life On Purpose". While many are frustrated by unfulfilled aspirations, just as many find no satisfaction even when they have realized all of their work aspirations. Part II of the question "Why is our work so hard?" (Ecclesiastes 2:17-23). Sermon given by Jamie Lunde on October 26th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Fruitlessness: Why Work Is Hard", part of the series "Life On Purpose". A believer can expect to be regularly frustrated in our work even though we may be in exactly the right vocation for us. We don't easily give up when we confront the curse. Part I of the question "Why is our work so hard?" (Genesis 3:16-19). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on October 19th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As Service", part of the series "Life On Purpose". In the same way that God equips Christians to build up the Body of Christ, so God equips all people for various kinds of work for the purpose of building up the human community. Part IV of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (1 Corinthians 7:17). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on October 12th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As Cultivation", part of the series "Life On Purpose". All work is a God-given stewardship to cultivate God's good intentions in this world. Part III of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (Genesis 1:28; 2:8-9, 15-22). Sermon given by Andy Lewis on October 5th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As Dignity", part of the series "Life On Purpose". Work is more than a demeaning necessity but an act of co-creating coming from God as the source. Part II of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (Genesis 1:26-27). Sermon given by Brian Person on September 28th, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

"Work As A Joy", part of the series "Life On Purpose". Work is what God did in creating, and within 7 days, making work a good thing in God's creation. Part I of the question "Why do we need to work to lead a fulfilled life?" (Genesis 2:1-3, 15). Sermon given by John Christie on September 21st, 2025, at Faith Community Church in Santa Cruz, CA. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.

We're taking a quick break in the podcast for FCC Camp Day at Redwood Christian Park. Visit us online at www.santacruzfaith.org and on Sunday Mornings @ Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene at 10 am.