Series: Hope In Suffering
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The Suffering of Sin and The Hope of Jesus
March 29, 2020 — CharlotteAt the core of the human condition is the problem of sin. The world is broken because of human rebellion and there is no remedy apart from the saving work of Christ. We express sorrow, and lament over sin and the effects on our lives and those around us. And we rejoice because Jesus, the Great High […]
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Hope in Suffering – Psalm 90
March 22, 2020 — CharlotteThis ancient poem is essential for human flourishing, right now, possibly more than any other time in your life.
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Hope in the Past, Revival and Salvation of God
March 15, 2020 — CharlotteErik show us in Psalm 85 that we can have hope in a spiritually deprived time through our past because God’s mercy, hope through revival because of God’s reviving power, and hope through salvation because of God’s blessings.
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What can mere mortals do to me?
March 8, 2020 — CharlotteHow can we become people who can ask that question, “What can mere mortals do to me?” And then find ourselves firmly believing the rhetorical “Nothing!” as we find ourselves in the midst of fearful things in which mortals can actually do a lot to us?
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Lament in the Middle of Social Breakdown
March 1, 2020 — CharlottePsalm 12 exposes us to a heartfelt lament at the social systems breaking down. We see them all over, but what are we to do?
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Hope In Suffering – Psalms 13
February 23, 2020 — CharlotteWhere do you go when life happens? Do you medicate? Vent to your best friend? Blast social media? In this Psalm, we can learn an essential practice through David’s song. Remember, the Psalms are first meant to be felt with the heart, not studied with a fine tooth comb!
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Dare To Hope
April 5, 2020 — Costa MesaHope changes our perspective. In adversity there is an opportunity that is driven by hope, an opportunity to replace what we used to trust in with a hope in God.
Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-31 -
The Suffering of Sin and the Hope of Jesus
March 29, 2020 — Costa MesaAt the core of the human condition is the problem of sin. We express sorrow over sin, and we rejoice because Jesus has defeated sin and set us free.
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Jesus The Beacon
March 22, 2020 — Costa MesaIn times of suffering, fear and disorientation Jesus shows is that we are not alone and that he knows the way.
Scripture: Psalm 90 -
Revive Us Again
March 15, 2020 — Costa MesaThe faithfulness of God in the past, can revive our hope that God will continue to be faithful now, and in the future.
Scripture: Psalm 85 -
You Feed Them
March 8, 2020 — Costa MesaToday, our Lead Pastor, Bart Scharrer, shares with us what has been on his heart; that we are called to be people of His presence, carriers of His presence, and sowers of His presence.
Scripture: Mark 6:7-13 -
I Will Now Arise
March 1, 2020 — Costa MesaHow do we wrestle with the heartache we feel at all the injustice and brokenness in the world? Kit teaches how we can hold on to hope in the person of Jesus in the midst of suffering.
Scripture: Psalm 1 -
How Long O Lord?
February 23, 2020 — Costa MesaPsalm 13 uses “How long…” repeatedly, it’s a messy wrestle with God that is deeply human. Ultimately the Psalmist resigns to trusting God because he is the source of hope. This does not deny circumstances or pain, it reframes it and gives permission to express it freely to God, while clinging onto hope.
Scripture: Psalm 13, John 16:32, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Philippians 1:29, Psalm 34:17-18, Matthew 28:20, John 5:17
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Dare To Hope
April 5, 2020 — Mission ViejoHope changes our perspective. In adversity there is an opportunity that is driven by hope, an opportunity to replace what we used to trust in with a hope in God.
Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-31 -
The Suffering of Sin and The Hope of Jesus
March 29, 2020 — Mission ViejoAt the core of the human condition is the problem of sin. The world is broken because of human rebellion and there is no remedy apart from the saving work of Christ. We express sorrow, and lament over sin and the effects on our lives and those around us. And we rejoice because Jesus, the Great High […]
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Psalm 90: Jesus The Beacon
March 22, 2020 — Mission ViejoIn times of suffering, fear and disorientation Jesus shows us that we are not alone and that he knows the way. Please follow the link below for all of this week’s online ministry resources. Ministry Resources
Scripture: Psalm 90 -
Psalm 56: Trust over Fear
March 8, 2020 — Mission ViejoHave you ever made a list of all the ways people could hurt you? The reality is, it’s a long list and it can bring on real fear. But as we look at the Psalm this week, David suggests that the more we put our trust in God, we can come to a place where […]
Scripture: Psalm 56 -
Psalm 12: Human Words / The Word of The Lord
March 1, 2020 — Mission ViejoWe’re guaranteed that in suffering, Jesus Christ has walked before us and that while He was on earth, he experienced every type of pain. This leaves us with a God that can grieve and be with us in our suffering from a deep place of understanding. Jesus learned that God’s words are flawless and He […]
Scripture: Psalm 12 -
Psalm 13 : God, Will you forget me forever?
February 23, 2020 — Mission ViejoHope in the middle of suffering. What does that look like? It looks like crying out before God with the deep, unedited pain we carry, while holding onto true joy which comes only from Christ Jesus. That collision of suffering and joy produces a hope that our world desperately needs to see. A rooted, confident […]
Scripture: Psalm 13
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Dare To Hope
April 5, 2020 — Costa MesaHope changes our perspective. In adversity there is an opportunity that is driven by hope, an opportunity to replace what we used to trust in with a hope in God.
Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-31 -
Dare To Hope
April 5, 2020 — Mission ViejoHope changes our perspective. In adversity there is an opportunity that is driven by hope, an opportunity to replace what we used to trust in with a hope in God.
Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-31 -
The Suffering of Sin and The Hope of Jesus
March 29, 2020 — Mission ViejoAt the core of the human condition is the problem of sin. The world is broken because of human rebellion and there is no remedy apart from the saving work of Christ. We express sorrow, and lament over sin and the effects on our lives and those around us. And we rejoice because Jesus, the Great High […]
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The Suffering of Sin and The Hope of Jesus
March 29, 2020 — CharlotteAt the core of the human condition is the problem of sin. The world is broken because of human rebellion and there is no remedy apart from the saving work of Christ. We express sorrow, and lament over sin and the effects on our lives and those around us. And we rejoice because Jesus, the Great High […]
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The Suffering of Sin and the Hope of Jesus
March 29, 2020 — Costa MesaAt the core of the human condition is the problem of sin. We express sorrow over sin, and we rejoice because Jesus has defeated sin and set us free.
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Jesus The Beacon
March 22, 2020 — Costa MesaIn times of suffering, fear and disorientation Jesus shows is that we are not alone and that he knows the way.
Scripture: Psalm 90 -
Psalm 90: Jesus The Beacon
March 22, 2020 — Mission ViejoIn times of suffering, fear and disorientation Jesus shows us that we are not alone and that he knows the way. Please follow the link below for all of this week’s online ministry resources. Ministry Resources
Scripture: Psalm 90 -
Hope in Suffering – Psalm 90
March 22, 2020 — CharlotteThis ancient poem is essential for human flourishing, right now, possibly more than any other time in your life.