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 Welcome to the weekly podcast of Pacific Church led by Pastors JF and Ashley Wilkerson and founded in Tacoma, Washington. Visit us at www.PacificCoast.church2021 Pacific Church Christianity Spirituality
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  • Before The Cross // Week 1 // Praying in Gethsemane

    Before The Cross // Week 1 // Praying in Gethsemane
    Mar 16 2026

    Matthew 26:36-38 NIV

    36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.

    1. Who we are praying WITH

    Matthew 18:19-20 NIV

    19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

    James 5:16 NIV

    16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

    1. Who we are praying WITH

    2. What we are WATCHING for

    Matthew 26:36-39 NIV

    36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” 39 Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

    Colossians 4:2 NIV

    2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

    Ephesians 1:16-19a ESV

    16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power toward us who believe…

    Matthew 26:40-41 NIV

    40 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter. 41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

    1. Who we are praying WITH

    2. What we are WATCHING for

    3. How we are WALKING it out

    Matthew 26:42-44 NIV

    42 He went away a second time and prayed, “My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to be taken away unless I drink it, may your will be done.” 43 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. 44 So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing.

    Matthew 26:44-46 NIV

    44 So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. 45 Then he returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”

    James 1:22 NLT

    22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.

    1. Who we are praying WITH

    2. What we are WATCHING for

    3. How we are WALKING it out
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    43 mins
  • Women In Scripture

    Women In Scripture
    Mar 9 2026
    Women In Scripture Pastors JF and Ashley Wilkerson Genesis 2:18 NIV 18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Adam = human Ezer Kenegdo (עֵזֶר כְּנֶגְדּוֹ) - A powerful partner who is a strong aid corresponding to him or a strength as his front or “Deliverer”. Genesis 2:19-24 NIV 19 Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. 20 So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky and all the wild animals. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and then closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. 23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” 24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. צֵלָע (tsēlāʿ / tsela) = Side Genesis 1:26-27 NIV 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 3:16b NIV 16b...Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you. Galatians 3:26-28 NIV Luke 6:12-16 NIV Luke 10:1 NIV 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. Matthew 12:46-50 NIV 46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, "Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you. 48" He replied to him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" 49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. Luke 8:1-3 NIV Luke 10:38-42 NIV In the Old Testament: Deborah – Judge, Prophet, Military Leader Deborah served as both judge and prophet and led Israel into battle, which was one of the highest leadership positions in Israel. (Judges 4:4–9 & Judges 5) Miriam – Prophetess, worship leader (Exodus 15:20–21; Numbers 12:2; Micah 6:4) Huldah – National prophetic authority consulted by the king (2 Kings 22:14–20 & 2 Chronicles 34:22–28) Isaiah’s wife – Prophetess (Isaiah 8:3) Jael – Delivered Israel (Judges 4:17–22; Judges 5:24) Esther – Saved the Jewish people (Book of Esther) Abigail – Prevented bloodshed, advised David (1 Samuel 25) The Wise Woman of Abel – Negotiated peace (2 Samuel 20:16–22) The Shunammite Woman – Influential patron of Elisha (2 Kings 4:8–37; 2 Kings 8:1–6) Rahab – Protector of Israel’s spies (Joshua 2; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25) In the New Testament: Anna – Prophetess who proclaimed the Messiah (Luke 2:36–38) Philip’s four daughters – Prophets (Acts 21:8–9) Junia – Apostle that Paul called “outstanding among the apostles.” whose name was changed in some translations (Romans 16:7) Priscilla – Teacher, church planter that corrected and taught Apollos, one of the most influential early teachers. (Acts 18:24–26; Romans 16:3–5; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19) Lydia – Church planter / patron whose home became the first church in Philippi. (Acts 16:13–15; Acts 16:40) Mary Magdalene – Disciple, Apostle to the Apostles (Luke 8:1–3; John 20:17–18) Joanna – Disciple and supporter of Jesus’ ministry (Luke 8:3; Luke 24:10) Susanna – Ministry supporter (Luke 8:3) Mary of Bethany – Disciple (Luke 10:38–42; John 11; John 12:1–8) Samaritan Woman – Evangelist who brought an entire town to Jesus. (John 4:7–30; John 4:39) Euodia – Ministry Leader (Philippians 4:2–3) Syntyche – Ministry Leader (Philippians 4:2–3) Tryphena – Ministry Leader/Apostle (Romans 16:12) Tryphosa – Ministry Leader/Apostle (Romans 16:12) Persis – Ministry Leader/ Apostle (Romans 16:12) Priscilla – Teacher of doctrine (Acts 18:26) Lois – Teacher of Timothy 9 (2 Timothy 1:5) Eunice – Teacher of Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5; 2 Timothy 3:14–15) Phoebe – Deacon / church leader / patron (Romans 16:1–2) Nympha – House church leader (Colossians 4:15)
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    55 mins
  • Healing For Hopelessness

    Healing For Hopelessness
    Mar 2 2026
    Healing For Hopelessness Pastor Ashley Wilkerson Matthew 6:6 NIV 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Numbers 15:37-41 NIV 37 The Lord said to Moses, 38 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. 39 You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. 40 Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God. 41 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am the Lord your God.’” 1. THE TABOO Mark 5:21-26 NIV 21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. 23 He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” 24 So Jesus went with him. A large crowd followed and pressed around him. 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. Matthew 15:21–28 NIV 1. THE TABOO 2. THE TEXT John 1:14 NIV 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Hebrews 1:3a NIV 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Mark 5:24b-28 NIV 24… A large crowd followed and pressed around him. 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, 28 because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Malachi 4:1-2a NKJV 1 “For behold, the day is coming, Burning like an oven, And all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. And the day which is coming shall burn them up,” Says the Lord of hosts, “That will leave them neither root nor branch. 2a But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; Mark 5:29-34 NIV 29 Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering. 30 At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” 31 “You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’ ” 32 But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. 33 Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” 1. THE TABOO 2. THE TEXT 3. THE TENACITY Luke 8:48 NIV 48 Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” Chutzpah - (Yiddish/Hebrew) Audacious Tenacity. Matthew 17:20 NIV 20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” James 2:14-19 NIV 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18 But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.19 You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. Mark 5:34 NIV 34 He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” 1. THE TABOO 2. THE TEXT 3. THE TENACITY
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    57 mins
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