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THE PARABLES®Faith Over Comfort: Finding Purpose, Calling & True Success ft. Aaron Ophaug | Ep. 88What does it really mean to live with purpose — to answer your calling, lead with faith, and find meaning beyond success?In this soul-stirring episode, I sit down with Pastor Aaron Ophaug — leader, speaker, and senior pastor of Friends Church Eastvale — to talk about faith, calling, and the journey of trusting God’s plan even when life feels uncertain.We dive deep into what it takes to stay grounded in a world chasing comfort and convenience, and how faith can redefine leadership, success, and identity.We cover:🙏 Over...
2025-11-031h 04
Friends Church EastvaleWhen God's Presence is Our Priority | Exodus 33 | Aaron OphaugHow can we truly experience God's presence in our daily lives? In Exodus 33, Moses pleads with God, saying, "If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here." This powerful passage reveals the importance of seeking God's presence, His guidance, and His favor in all we do.
Join us as we explore Exodus 33 and discover:
✅ The power of God's presence in our journey
✅ Moses’ bold request for God's glory
✅ Practical ways to seek and experience God daily
Don't forget t...
2025-02-0339 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda05/19/24 - From Shame to Grace | FINDING FREEDOMFrom Shame to Grace
Series: FINDING FREEDOM
Key Verses: John 8:2-11, John 7:37-38, Romans 8:1
Aaron Ophaug
May 19, 2024
2024-05-1935 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda12/17/23 - Peace | A CHRISTMAS KIND OF LIFEPeace
Series: A Christmas Kind Of Life
Key Verses: Ephesians 2:11-18
Aaron Ophaug
December 17, 2023
2023-12-1730 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda10/29/23 - Faith & Works | FAITH THAT WORKSFaith & Works
Series: Faith That Works
Key Verses: James 2: 14-26
Aaron Ophaug
October 29, 2023
2023-10-2935 minFriends Church EastvaleFulfilling Work God's Way - Ecclesiastes 2:17-23Do you ever struggle to enjoy work? Listen to Pastor Aaron Ophaug as he teaches on finding fulfillment in work, God's way from Ecclesiastes 2:17-23.
2023-07-0939 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda06/04/23 - Esther | CONTROL FREAKEsther | CONTROL FREAK
Key Verses: Esther 4
Aaron Ophaug
June 4, 2023
2023-06-0431 min
UpliftCome be Friends with Aaron OphaugThis week, Kaylee and Dom are joined by Pastor Aaron Ophaug, the pastor of Friends church where they both attend. Aaron shares his favorite musical artists, talks about how he has been inspired to lead by others, shares the story of how his wife came into his life, and much more! He even turns the interview around and asks the girls a few questions of his own. Tune in to hear this jam packed episode!
2023-04-211h 13Friends Church EastvaleThe significance of your God story - Romans 15 - Aaron OphaugWe continue our series on Romans 15 by looking at how to share our testimonies in a way that transforms people
2023-03-2740 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda11/28/21 - Grace To The Religious | PORTRAITS OF GRACEGrace To The Religious | PORTRAITS OF GRACE
Key Verses: John 3
Aaron Ophaug
November 28, 2021
2021-11-2836 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda10/31/21 - Share Your Story | LIFE IN RHYTHMShare Your Story | LIFE IN RHYTHM
Key Verses: 1 Peter 3:14-15a & Romans 10:14-16
Dr. Chris Ward & Aaron Ophaug
October 31, 2021
2021-10-3138 minFriends Church EastvaleBuilding, not finding communityJoin us for our first monthly preview service as Pastor Aaron Ophaug shares the vision of the church that builds community in Jesus.
Our passage is Galatians 6:1-10
We also apologize for some audio issues. This was our first service and we had some static from our audio system.
2021-10-0434 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda07/18/21 - Humility, Not Self-Importance | KEEPING IT TOGETHERHumility, Not Self-Importance | KEEPING IT TOGETHER
Key Verses: Mark 10
Aaron Ophaug
July 18, 2021
2021-07-1837 min
RhythmsConfession This Podcast is with Pastor Aaron Ophaug from Friends Church Eastvale in Southern California. Aaron hosts, The Resilient Podcast which explores people’s spiritual questions, doubts, and fears and to further equip them to keep discovering the life that Jesus offers.
2021-04-2657 minEverwell PodcastConfession This Podcast is with Pastor Aaron Ophaug from Friends Church Eastvale in Southern California. Aaron hosts, The Resilient Podcast which explores people’s spiritual questions, doubts, and fears and to further equip them to keep discovering the life that Jesus offers.
2021-04-2657 min
Friends Church Yorba Linda04/18/21 - Jesus' Temptation | SIMPLY JESUSJesus' Temptation | SIMPLY JESUS
Key Verses: Matthew 4:1-11
Matthew Cork & Aaron Ophaug
April 18, 2021
2021-04-1843 min
Friends Church Anaheim02/16/2020 - Love Never Fails | #CANYOURELATE?“Love never fails. And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:8a, 13) February 16, 2020 Aaron Ophaug
2020-04-2930 minFriends Church Anaheim02/02/2020 - Love Is Patient | #CANYOURELATE?Learning to identify whether someone is experiencing a burden (that no one can reasonably carry on their own) to a load (one’s daily responsibilities). “[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV). “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ… for each one should carry their own load.” (Galatians 6:2, 5 NIV). February 02, 2020 Aaron Ophaug
2020-04-2931 min