Tags: Kingdom
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Mark: You are not far from the kingdom of God
November 10, 2019 — Mission ViejoThe greatest commandment Jesus says, is to love God and love others. In this passage He talks to a teacher of the law who has a good understanding of this commandment. But Jesus addresses a deeper matter of the heart by saying “You are not far from the kingdom”, revealing that knowledge on its own […]
Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 -
Mark: Drop Everything; In Place Greatness
November 3, 2019 — Costa MesaFollowing Jesus in order to be with and learn from him will bring us into tension with the ways we have been trained to think – especially about power and position. Jesus, who clearly has all the power necessary to force outcomes, uses his power to serve and not for his own advantage. He invites us to re-consider that greatness might begin right where we are – marked by serving.
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 -
A Church Jesus is Excited About
June 16, 2019 — Mission ViejoThe Kingdom of God is now expansive. We are empowered through the Holy Spirit to be witnesses just like Peter.
Scripture: Acts 2 -
John 18-19: Kingdom and Power
April 14, 2019 — Mission ViejoJesus willingly endured the cross because He was looking towards His Father’s kingdom rather than the kingdom of earth.
Scripture: John 18:28-19:16 -
The Book of John: From Death to Life
December 9, 2018 — Costa MesaNicodemus, a member of the ruling council and Jesus have a talk about being “born again”; that Jesus is the light sent from God, not to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
Scripture: John 3:1-21 -
Citizens: Mission of the Kingdom; by Ben Simonson
June 18, 2018 — Costa MesaAs a citizen of The Kingdom Jesus has given us our mission; Love others.
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 -
Citizens: Mission of The Kingdom ; by Bill Dogterom
June 17, 2018 — Costa MesaAs a citizen of The Kingdom Jesus has given us our mission; Love others.
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 -
Palm Sunday: Your Kingdom over Mine
March 25, 2018 — Costa MesaPalm Sunday is the day when we celebrate the coming of the King and Kingdom, but when it comes, it might not be what we expected.
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Politics Part 2
March 11, 2018 — Mission ViejoChad continues the conversation about politics. We can and should be grateful for our constitutional rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but we are not entitled to them.
Scripture: Philippians 1:27-2:30
