Canyon Hills San Luis Obispo
Canyon Hills San Luis Obispo exists to inspire and equip people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. We accomplish our purpose as we grow in intimacy with God, community with other believers and influence in our world.
Episodes
257 episodes
The Book of Daniel | Week 11
"From Turmoil to Triumph" offered encouragement to embrace faith's transformative power during life's challenges. Listeners were reminded that God's Word changes and challenges hearts, turning pain into victory. Drawing from personal e...
•
44:19
Easter 2025 | Jesus at the Center
This week’s sermon explored the life-changing power of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, emphasizing its relevance to our everyday struggles and sense of purpose. Drawing from John 20, the message revisited Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen ...
•
38:27
Palm Sunday 2025
In this message we look at the significance of Palm Sunday and the start of Holy Week. Discover how Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilled ancient prophecy and symbolized His mission as the peaceful Messiah. As we explore...
•
42:42
The Book of Daniel Week 10
In this message on Daniel 10, the message explores Daniel’s persistent prayer life during a time of mourning and fasting. It emphasizes that delays in answered prayer are not denials but can be signs of spiritual warfare. Prayer is described as...
•
46:11
The Book of Daniel | Week 09
This sermon explores Daniel’s powerful prayer after 66 years of exile, as he seeks understanding of Jeremiah’s prophecy about Israel’s 70-year captivity. At 84, Daniel prays with deep confession and humility, acknowledging both his sins and tho...
•
38:49
The Book of Daniel | Week 08
This message highlights God's sovereignty in Daniel 8, showing how He orchestrates history, including the rise and fall of empires like Medo-Persia and Greece. It underscores the importance of humility, warning that pride leads to downfall—seen...
•
36:04
The Book of Daniel | Week 07
Pastor Rich unpacks the prophetic visions of Daniel 7, marking the shift from historical narrative to divine revelation. He urges the congregation to engage deeply—bringing Bibles and notebooks—to grasp the powerful symbolism of the four beasts...
•
39:00
The Book of Daniel | Week 06
In this weeks message, we discussed the well-known story of Daniel in the lion's den, emphasizing that while God can rescue us, it does not guarantee we will be spared from every trial. The message highlights four key characters: the jealous in...
•
41:54
The Book of Daniel | Week 05
Pastor Rich Shepherd explores the story of King Belshazzar from Daniel 5, emphasizing his pride and disregard for God's authority, which ultimately led to his downfall. During a lavish feast, Belshazzar desecrated sacred temple vessels, provoki...
•
36:55
The Book of Daniel | Week 04
In today’s episode, Pastor Rich takes us on a deep dive into Daniel chapter four, where we witness the dramatic downfall of King Nebuchadnezzar—a man consumed by pride. From a mighty ruler to living like a beast for seven years, his story is a ...
•
53:02
The Book of Daniel | Week 03
Join us in this episode of Lions & Last Days as we explore the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from Daniel 3. Discover their unwavering faith in the face of Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace and how their courage speaks to us...
•
42:29
The Book of Daniel | Week 02
No matter what’s happening in the world, one truth remains—God is in control! In this episode, Pastor Rich unpacks a powerful lesson from the Book of Daniel, where Daniel faces a life-threatening challenge with unwavering faith. Instead of pani...
•
43:04
The Book of Daniel | Week 01
Pastor Rich Shepherd begins a new series on the Book of Daniel, emphasizing that God is in control and that trusting Him leads to overcoming life's challenges. He explores how Daniel and his friends maintained their faith and holiness while fac...
•
41:41
Loyal to the Mission
In this message, Pastor Fern talks about the passion and perseverance of the Thessalonian church, reflecting on how the Apostle Paul was motivated to spread the gospel out of love for Christ, not for mere quotas. He emphasizes three key actions...
•
34:05
Set Apart | When You Give
Today’s message, "When You Give," reflects on Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 6, emphasizing the importance of the heart’s motive in giving. It warns against seeking human recognition and encourages a sincere, personal approach to generosity...
•
42:58
Set Apart | When You Pray
In today's message, Pastor Rich continued the "Set Apart" mini-series, focusing on prayer from Matthew 6. He emphasized that prayer, fasting, and giving are vital to spiritual growth. In our time we highlighted prayer as heartfelt communication...
•
34:21
Set Apart | Fasting
In week 1 of our new series, "Set Apart," we take a deep dive into the spiritual discipline of fasting, drawn from Matthew 6. Highlighting Jesus’ call to give, pray, and fast, we explore fasting as a powerful yet often neglected practice. While...
•
42:35
The Nativity Experience | Jesus
In concluding the Christmas series "The Nativity Experience," Pastor Rich highlights that true peace can only be found in Jesus, contrasting the popular notion of "Peace on Earth" with the reality that Jesus provides "On Earth Peace." This mess...
•
27:26
The Nativity Experience | The Shepherd’s
In today’s message, Pastor Rich highlights the shepherds’ humble yet vital role in the Christmas story, drawing a powerful connection to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who came to lead and save humanity. He reminds us that what seems insignificant o...
•
36:27
The Nativity Experience | Mary
In today’s message, Pastor Rich reflects on Mary’s vital role in the Christmas story as part of "The Nativity Experience" series. He highlights that God chose Mary for her humility, purity, and unwavering trust in the supernatural. Mary, a humb...
•
36:23
The Nativity Experience | Joseph’s Obedience
In our new series, The Nativity Experience, we’ll explore the characters of the Christmas story, uncovering powerful truths they lived out during challenging times—far from the picture-perfect scenes on Christmas cards. Together we’ll ...
•
40:41