Teacher: Bill Dogterom
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Out of Pain into New Life
August 10, 2020 — Mission ViejoConsider the possibility that the Holy Spirit is using this moment of disruption to stir up revival in the church. How is the Spirit calling you to be a light to others in this season?
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Out of Pain into New Life
August 9, 2020 — Costa MesaConsider the possibility that the Holy Spirit is using this moment of disruption to stir up revival in the church. How is the Spirit calling you to be a light to others in this season?
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A New People
July 12, 2020 — Mission ViejoWe are beginning a new sermon series called “Regarding the Church” which is a continuation of our journey this year from Rejoice, to Hope in Suffering, to Eternity Now. We will be doing a deep dive into the book of Acts and the birth of the church in the midst of a time of chaos, confusion and darkness.
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A New People
July 12, 2020 — Costa MesaWe are beginning a new sermon series called “Regarding the Church” which is a continuation of our journey this year from Rejoice, to Hope in Suffering, to Eternity Now. We will be doing a deep dive into the book of Acts and the birth of the church in the midst of a time of chaos, confusion and darkness.
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Joy-Full Capacity for Life!
February 16, 2020 — Costa MesaAs we conclude our journey through Philippians, the Apostle Paul concludes with a few final pointers on how to fill up with joy so that we will have capacity for our lives as they happen. Joy enables us to partner with Christ with capacity to do the full range of life – from a center of contentment.
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Joy-Fueled Lights in the World
January 19, 2020 — Costa MesaJoy is very different from putting on a happy face, or trying to make the best of a bad situation. It is a strategy of the Kingdom of God to signal to a world wandering in the dark that they are not alone – that there is hope. So, it is vital for the people of God to train – hard – for the work of Rejoicing! Its game time!
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A Season of Advent: Joy
December 15, 2019 — Costa MesaThe third stop on the Advent Journey celebrates the wonder of Joy – the capacity for life as it is, on the way to Life as it will be. Joy is, unlike happiness, is not reflective of the circumstance – in fact, joy reframes our attitude towards the circumstances, allowing us to sit deeply with pain and loss without losing our way. And, as it turns out – Joy has a first Name, born in Bethlehem!
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 -
A Season of Advent: Peace
December 1, 2019 — Costa MesaAdvent marks the beginning of the church calendar year with a deliberate slowing – a pause in preparation for Him for Whom we wait. The prophet Isaiah’s fantastic visions of a world redeemed give us hope for peace – shalom – in a time of tension and conflict. And call us to join, even now, in preparing Him room.
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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
