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We are located in Mission Viejo, CA. This church podcast features powerful content from Pastor Jason Carson. We invite you to encounter a life-changing God and become a passionate follower of Christ.
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Generous Lives #3 - By Going Out Of Your Way
Generous Lives #2 - Serving vs. Sitting
Generous Lives #1 - Through Faithful Giving
Radical Transformation #3 - Through the Art of Surrender
Radical Transformation #2 - Through Spiritual Disciplines
Radical Transformation #1 - The Renewing of the Mind
Loving Relationships #3 - As Christ Did
Loving Relationships #1 - As a Family
Encountering God #3 - Through Abiding
Encountering God #2 - Through Worship and Prayer
Together Group Questions Read John 4:23-24. Jesus said that true worshipers would worship “in Spirit and truth.” What does it specifically look like to worship God with sincerity and biblical truth? Which is easier/ harder for you: to worship God with your head and knowledge (knowing who He is)... OR worshiping God with your heart and emotions (a passionate response to who He is)? How do we…
Encountering God #1 - Through God’s Word
- 2015 THROWBACK “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105) Text: Ps. 119:9-16, Jer. 15:16, Is. 55:11, Ps. 1:1-3, Rom. 8:31-39, Col. 3:15-17 - God’s Word: 1. Reveals KNOWLEDGE and WISDOM. 2. Reveals GOD’S WILL for our lives. 3. Is PRACTICAL and full of POWER. - How to Encounter God through the Word: 1. Set aside TIME and READ it. 2. MEDITATE on it and PRAY through it.…
A Beautiful Life
What the Resurrection did to Saul ... and can do to You!
Acts 7:58-9:22
A Unique Gathering
Peter’s Got Somethin’ To Say
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read Acts 2:14-41. What stands out to you in this passage? Peter, a common uneducated man, stood up and addressed thousands of people with the message of the Gospel. He did this by the power of God’s Spirit. In what area of your life (or what person or group) could you be more bold in sharing the good news of Jesus? In Peter’s speech to the crowd, he makes it very clear…
Pentecost
Encountering the Resurrected Christ
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read Luke 24:33-49. What is God’s heart for His people? In the passage above, Jesus encourages His disciples in 8 different ways about all the benefits and blessings we have since the resurrection. As you read those verses again, which of those promises stand out to you, and how does it give you hope and encouragement? In verses 44-49, Jesus tells them to 1). Remember who…
Who Do You Say I Am?
The Road to Jerusalem
This Wasn’t The Plan
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Make Ministry Happen
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Victory Transformation
WELCOME TO CHURCH: What happens to our bodies when we die?
WELCOME TO CHURCH: The Importance of the Resurrection
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Back to Basics
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Get Your Gifts in Order!
WELCOME TO CHURCH: I Wanna Know What Love Is
10 Goals Every Disciple of Jesus Should Have for 2026
EPIC BIBLE VERSES FOR 2026 Joshua 1:8-9 Ps. 46:1-3 Ps. 141:3 Prov. 3:5-6 Prov. 18:10 Is. 26:3 Is. 40:31 Is. 41:10 Is. 43:1-2 Jer. 17:7-8 Matt. 6:33 Luke 9:23 John 3:16-18 John 16:33 Acts 1:8 Acts 4:12 Rom. 5:8 Rom. 8- All of it! Rom. 12- All of it! 1 Cor. 13:4-7 2 Cor. 1:3-4 2 Cor. 5:17 Eph. 2:8-9 Eph. 2:19-22 Eph. 4:20-24 Eph. 5:15-16 Eph. 6:10-18 Phil. 4:6-7 Phil. 4:11-13 Col. 2:6-7 Col. 3:1-3…
Breaking News! GOD is With Us!
Breaking News! A Virgin Gives Birth
Breaking News! Enough’s Enough!
How to be Thankful
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Everyone Matters
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS (THANKSGIVING EDITION) Going Deeper: Read the following Scriptures. How does God’s Word affect your outlook on life this week? Pick one or two verses to memorize or carry around with you this week on an index card. Ps. 69:30 “I will magnify (God) with thanksgiving.” Phil. 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him…
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Gifts for God
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Communion Done Right
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read 1 Cor. 11:17-34 Division was a serious issue in the Corinthian church- even during communion! Why do you think it was such a problem? What similar divisions appear in our church today? Read John 17:20-21 and James 2:1-4. What steps can we as believers take to pursue genuine unity in the body of Christ? Jesus took the bread and the cup, and both times He emphasized,…
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Honoring God through Headship
“In Tune?”
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read Psalm 103. What is your favorite statement from this Psalm & why? What aspect of Sunday’s message spoke to you? Do you feel “in tune” with God in this season? How would you “grade” (A-F) your current levels of being grateful, and expressing gratitude, to God & others? What is your biggest challenge right now to cultivating or having an attitude of gratitude? What are…
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Run Away!!
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Running to Win
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read 1 Cor. 9:24-27. In what areas of your spiritual life do you feel like you're coasting instead of running with purpose? What’s one specific step you can take this week to pursue God more intentionally? Which area of your life- time, thoughts, actions, or speech- needs more spiritual discipline? (Pick just one to share) What has made that area hard to surrender to God?…
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Becoming All Things
The Urgency of Sharing the Good News
Together Group Questions What fears or concerns keep you from sharing the Good News? If you knew for certain Christ was coming back tomorrow. How would you respond? Would you be willing to share how the Gospel has impacted your life with the group? Stop and think who should be on your prayer list. If comfortable share these names with the group and ask God for boldness, opportunities and Holy…
WELCOME TO CHURCH: Our Right to Give Up Our Rights
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read 1 Cor. 8:1-13. What stands out to you in this passage? What is the Word of God saying to us? "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." How does this idea challenge our understanding of spiritual growth? How can our pursuit of knowledge lead to pride, and to balance this, how can love change your entire approach? Reflect on a time when your knowledge or opinions caused…
WELCOME TO CHURCH: People Matter More than your Freedom
TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONS Read 1 Cor. 8:1-13. What stands out to you in this passage? What is the Word of God saying to us? "Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up." How does this idea challenge our understanding of spiritual growth? How can our pursuit of knowledge lead to pride, and to balance this, how can love change your entire approach? Reflect on a time when your knowledge or opinions caused…