La Jolla Presbyterian Church Sermons

At the Feet of Jesus - Sermon for July 19th, 2026

True love and worship challenge the world's way of measuring value, beginning with a heart fully devoted to Jesus. This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Sheri Perenon will deliver a sermon titled At the Feet of Jesus, exploring John 12:1-8. As Mary pours an expensive perfume over Jesus' feet and wipes them with her hair, her act of worship is met with criticism from those who fail to understand its significance. Through this powerful encounter, we are invited to consider what true devotion looks like and what it means to place Jesus above everything else. Join us this Sunday as we worship together and learn more about the beauty of a life surrendered at the feet of Christ. We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at chadf@ljpres.org to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ. It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

Listening For The Voice Of Jesus - Sermon for July 12th, 2026

Jesus calls each of us by name, but are we learning to recognize His voice? This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham will deliver a sermon titled "Listening For The Voice Of Jesus," exploring John 10:1 to 6 and 11 to 18. Through the image of the Good Shepherd, Jesus reveals His love, faithful guidance, and unwavering care for His people. As we grow in relationship with Him, we learn to trust His voice above all others and follow where He leads. Join us this Sunday as we gather in worship and discover what it means to know the voice of the Good Shepherd! Sermon Questions: 1. Where in my life do I need to hear the voice of Jesus before I act? 2. Who helps me discern the voice of Jesus? We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at chadf@ljpres.org to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ. It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

A Wedding Surprise - Sermon for July 5th, 2026

What can a wedding teach us about Jesus? This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham will share the sermon titled "The Wedding Surprise," exploring John 2:1-11. At a wedding celebration in Cana, Jesus performs His first miracle, revealing His glory by turning water into wine. This remarkable moment reminds us that Jesus brings transformation, abundance, and joy when we invite Him into every part of our lives. Join us this Sunday as we worship together as a community and discover what this wedding surprise reveals about Christ and his kingdom.  Sermon Questions: 1. Where do you need a reminder that Jesus can take something ordinary and make it extraordinary or new? 2. What helps you to actually “taste and see” that the Lord is good? We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at chadf@ljpres.org to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ. It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

Spending The Day With Jesus - Sermon for June 28th, 2026

Community is not something we create on our own. It is something we learn from Jesus. Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham will share the sermon title “Spending The Day With Jesus,” exploring John 1:29–42, with a focus on verses 37–39. As Jesus invites His first disciples to "come and see," we discover that authentic community begins by spending time in God's presence. The more we abide with Christ and immerse ourselves in His Word, the more we learn how to love and grow together as His people.  We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at chadf@ljpres.org to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ. It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.

I Will Serpentine But Not Divert - Sermon for June 21st, 2026

Where do you look when life takes an unexpected turn? This Sunday, Pastor Paul returns from sabbatical with a message titled “I Will Serpentine But Not Divert,” based on Psalm 121. In this beloved psalm, the writer lifts his eyes to the hills and asks a timeless question: “Where does my help come from?” The answer is both simple and profound: “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” Join us this Father’s Day as we reflect on God’s steadfast care and discover how we can stay focused on Him, even when the road ahead is anything but straight. Join us this Sunday! Sermon Questions: 1. Can you think of a time when God used what seemed like a ‘detour’ to teach you something important? 2.How do you keep your eyes on God when the path is not clear and the road is uncertain? We want to connect with you! Email Pastor Chad at chadf@ljpres.org to get plugged in, or you can find our website at ljpres.org/connect. We hope to see lives transformed by a relationship with Jesus, and we strive to be a place where you experience and are able to express that transforming love of Christ. It builds our faith to help give back a portion of what God has given us. If you would like to help further His work in La Jolla, San Diego and the world you can give online at LJPres.org/Donate.