pastor geoff alfassa
Geoff Alfassa loves Jesus Christ because Jesus saved him from his sins and reconciled him to God! He is one of the Pastors at Redeemed South Bay in Torrance, CA, and considers it a great privilege to partner with the work God is doing in Southern California by teaching people to love God and make disciples. He passionately pursues encouraging people to live their lives focused on Jesus’ Great Commission. He has lead and been involved on short-term mission trips to Mexico (2006, 2007), Malawi (2007), Nicaragua (2008), Western China (2009), Eastern China (2010), Albania (2015), and Cambodia (2016 & 2017).
Geoff and five other pastors started Redeemed South Bay in November 2013. Before this, Geoff served three years as an Associate Pastor at Hope Chapel in Hermosa Beach, and has been involved in serving students in Southern California since 2007. Geoff is married to a wonderful woman named Joanna. They were married in June 2011, and have since been blessed with four children: Elias (2012), Adeline (2014), Elisabeth Jo (2016), and Abraham (2020).
Geoff’s hobbies include theological studies, spoken word, playing sports: ping pong, football, basketball, hockey, and tennis. Geoff grew up in El Segundo CA, graduated from El Segundo High School, spent two years at Santa Monica Community College, transferred to Biola University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies in 2011, and most recently completed his Masters of Divinity from The Master's Seminary in 2019. He loves his church family at Redeemed South Bay dearly and considers it a great joy and honor to be a part their local and global ministry of the gospel.
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“...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.”
- 2 Corinthians 5:19
Sermons by Pastor Geoff
Blogs by Pastor Geoff
All Sermons
Luke 7:36-50, Forgiveness for Sinners
Luke 20:9-19, The Rock Rejected
Luke 24:50-53, Joyful Worship of the Ascended Christ
Acts 8:9-25, The Greatness of Jesus Proclaimed in Samaria
Acts 9:19-31, The Fruit and Root of Conversion
Acts 12:20-25, Glorifying God in Trusting His Justice
Acts 15:6-11, Grace Alone Pt. 2
Acts 16:25-34, Five Works of a Taken Witness
Acts 17:16-18, Idolatry Hated and Exposed
Acts 19:11-22, God Causes His Word to Prevail
Acts 20:17-35, 4 Non-Negotiable Responsibilities for Faithful Church Leaders
Acts 21:27-39, Enduring for the Sake of His Name
Acts 22:30-23:11, “Be Encouraged” says the Sovereign Savior
Acts 25:13-27, Determined to Preach
Acts 28:1-10, Hospitable Reception of God’s Messenger
Proverbs 31:10-31, The Most Desirable Attribute
Psalm 73, Reaffirming the Goodness of God
Psalm 130, Ascending from the Depths
Judges 1-2:5, Squandering the Promises of God
Judges 19-21, Illustrations of Depravity pt. 2
Luke 2:1-20, A Hope That is Not in Vain
Titus 2:1-5, Muting the Mockery of the Gospel
Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)
Philippians 1:12-14, Bold and Joyful Participation in the Unstoppable Progress of the Gospel
Philippians 2:5-8, Humility Gloriously Exemplified
Philippians 2:19-24, Foundational Commitments of Faithful Christians
Philippians 3:7-11, The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Christ
Philippians 4:2-3, Maintaining Unity in Christ
The Image of God (Biblical Anthropology)
Malachi 1:1-5, The Greatness of the Love of God
Malachi 2:1-3, Motivations to Fulfill Your Calling
Malachi 3:8-12, Repenting of Robbery
John 13:31-19:42 (Good Friday)
Malachi 4:1-3, The Day of the Lord
Romans 1:8-15, Getting the Gospel
Romans 1:24-27, The Wrath of God Revealed
Romans 4:9-12, Just Like Our Father Abraham
Romans 5:2, Joyfully Justified
Romans 5:20-21, Superabounding Grace
John 1:6-8, The First Witness of Christ(mas) (Christmas)
Romans 6:1-4, The Secret of Sanctification
Romans 7:1-6, Freed from the Law
Romans 7:7-12, You, Sin, and the Law.
Matthew 21:1-11, Behold King Jesus (Palm Sunday)
Romans 8:31-32, The Believer’s Battle Cry
Psalm 2, Delighting in the Decree of God
Psalm 110, Our Forever King-Priest: Jesus the Messiah
Romans 9:19-24, The Vindication of the Glory of God in the Hardening of Man
Romans 10:5-13, You’re So Close to Being Saved
Romans 11:25-36, The Mystery of God’s Mercy in Salvation History
Matthew 1:1-6, Jesus Christ: The Royal Son of Abraham
Matthew 2:1-12, Caught in the Controversy of Christ(mas)
Romans 12:9-13, The Real Clear Good the Christian is Called to Do
Romans 13:8-10, The Exceptional Debt of Love
Romans 15:7-13, The Essential Ingredient of a God-Glorifying Church
Romans 16:1-16, A Portrait of Fruitful Partnership in the Gospel
Psalm 62, Responding to Violence: Unshakable Confidence in God Alone
Psalm 103, Overcoming Spiritual Apathy
Psalm 72, Who is this King of Glory?
John 1:19-28, Are You Prepared for His Coming?
John 2:12-22, Glimpses of Glory in Jesus’ Zeal for God’s House
John 3:1-8, Jesus Knows: You Must Be Born Again
John 3:31-36, Overjoyed for Others: Why Seeing People Come to Christ Should Fill us with Great Joy
The Greatest Gift God Ever Gave the World - God the Son Incarnate: The Hypostatic Union
John 5:16-29, Like Father Like Son
John 6:22-36, Superficial Seeking
John 6:49-59, The Most Incredible Invitation Ever
Christ Crucified (Good Friday message)
John 7:53-8:11, Just Like Jesus
John 8:54-59, Communicating Christ to Critics
Psalm 71, Taking Refuge in the LORD
Psalm 3, God: Our Comfort and Confidence in Every Conflict
John 10:22-30, Clarity Concerning Christ and His Sheep
John 11:1-16, Following the Light through Darkness
John 11:28-44, Marvelous Messiah
Luke 1:39-56, The Appropriate Response to Advent
John 12:1-11, Displaying the Matchless Worth of Christ
John 12:20-35, Shedding Light on the Messiah’s Death
John 14:15-31, Not Troubled, Not Afraid, Not Alone
John 15:18-16:4, What to Expect When Following Jesus
John 16:16-33, How to Overcome a World of Tribulation
John 17:20-26, One in Christ: Now and Forever
John 19:28-42, Compelled by Love: Why We Willingly Walk the Way of the Cross
Psalm 15, Who is Welcomed by God?
Psalm 16, Facing Death Unshaken
Ephesians 1:7-12, Blessed Beyond Belief
Ephesians 1:15-19, Why Pray For Illumination?
Ephesians 2:4-7, Living Trophies of His Grace
Ephesians 2:19-22, Unconquerable Unity
2 Corinthians 8:9, Rich Because of Christ(mas)
Ephesians 4:7-10, Gifts of War: Why the Context of Spiritual Gifts Matters
Ephesians 4:25-32, How Then Shall We Live?
Matthew 28:1-20, Reasons for Rejoicing in Jesus Christ
Ephesians 6:10-20, How to Stand Strong Against the Schemes of Satan