Missio Dei Community Church

IMITATION. Some say it's the highest form of flattery. I'll say it's the highest form of worship. Simply put, God wants us to reflect His character in our lives. There's no greater way to live. And, there's no greater path to walk on and positively impact our communities. How can we imitate God in our lives? What does that look like specifically? How do we get the power to live lives like this? Jo...

LIGHT. There is a light that the darkness cannot conquer. This is a light that cannot be produced by humanity alone but is a gift of God given to those who know Him so they can shine in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances. This kind of enduring light attracts some but repels others. How does this light come to us? What are the qualities of this light? What does this light reveal and w...

PREPARATION. Life requires seasons of preparation, with many of those seasons being difficult and painful. Someone wrote, "It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply." Fortunately, these seasons won't last forever but they are extremely important for us to navigate if we are to learn and grow from them. What do these seasons usually look like? What lessons are...

RESTORED. There's no greater experience than to be given an opportunity for renewal in life and with relationships. The joy that comes as a result of being shown grace and mercy motivates us to live a life celebrating and showcasing what we've been through so that others can know the possibility of peace, hope, and a future with God and others. What's the deepest restoration a human being can expe...

TRANSFORMATION. Every one of us experiences change in our lives and we're all being transformed into something. Honestly, some of us don't like what we're becoming. Sometimes the change we experience is due to choices we make but we don't fully understand. Sometimes the change is due to resisting something we know we need but don't really want. Why do we make the choices we do? Why do we sometimes...

APPOINTMENTS. Nothing happens by chance or by accident. Our connections with one another are orchestrated to point us to something beyond ourselves and ultimately to God. The internal longing of "deep calling to deep" is a discovery to love and be loved, to know and be known, and to accept and be accepted. Why are we in each other's lives? What are divine appointments? How should we understand eve...

AUTHENTICITY. We crave relationships that are pure and genuine. God desires the same from us. While it may be easy to hide true motives and character from others, it's impossible to hide our true selves from God. The good news: He knows us thoroughly and still invites us into a relationship with Him. How are we to consider our true selves before God? What's the difference between real and false fa...

Filling in for Paster Scott this week our Deacon David Cosand gives the message.  

FRUITFULNESS. No one wishes for their life to yield nothing beneficial for themselves or those around them. Most of us reach a point when we reflect on our contribution to this world and wonder if what's left will be good, meaningful, and lasting. How do we properly assess our lives in light of present circumstances? How can we understand where we're currently at in life to be a moment of future s...

CONTRAST. Different. Opposite. Unlikeness. Faith in God makes a difference in a life that is totally controlled by Him. Especially when trials and troubles enter into our lives. When one trusts in God during difficult seasons, there exists a contrast compared to someone who doesn't have faith. What fuels this difference? What does this faith look like? What anchors our souls during tough times? Wh...

PERSISTENCE. The God of the universe is continually trying to get our attention. More than that, He's aiming to capture our hearts. Whether it be through creation, conscience, or Christ, God is relentless in revealing His love toward us. History is simply the story of God bringing to Himself a people He wants to show mercy, grace, and kindness to. Do you know this God? Do you live in this relation...

STRENGTH. All of us experience the continual bombardment of pressures and difficulties that test our resiliency to maintain daily perseverance for living. Some know how to navigate these trying moments better than others. What is it that provides someone that core strength to stand when trials come? How can we find that determination to keep going when things are testing us constantly? What is the...

SERVING. This is perhaps the greatest act of love God has called each of us to. Since He Himself is a God who serves us, this ought to compel us to serve God and others selflessly and sacrificially. God didn't come to be served, but to serve and give His life. The good news: Each of us brings something valuable to the table in serving to bless God and others. What does this look like in our lives?...

SERVING. There is something powerful in serving others. There is a peace-making aspect in our serving, in which conflicts and dissensions dissipate in the context of our serving and looking out for one another. Could it be that true community is anchored in us serving one another? Could it be that healthy relationships flourish when there's a solid foundation of us thinking of others as more impor...

BOLDNESS. We need a conviction-based determination to make it through life. It's not a determination that runs over people, but a God-honoring boldness that reflects a lamb-like temperament with a lion-like tenacity. What does a healthy balance of this look like in our lives? What's the difference between healthy and unhealthy boldness? How does a God-honoring boldness act in the face of difficult...

PRESENCE. God is actively and powerfully present in our world today. The evidence of His working is all around us. Yet, too many of us are blind to His activity in our lives and miss participating in what He wants to accomplish in and through us. What are some specific ways God is working? How can we learn to recognize His presence even more? In what ways can we cooperate with God in opening up mo...

HONESTY. Relationships thrive where honesty is encouraged and deceit is squashed. To fully and truly know and be known brings life-giving health and security to any community. Do we understand the severity of dishonesty? How do we guard against deceit and falsehood in our hearts? How important is truthfulness in all of our relationships? Join us for a deep dive into Acts 5:1-11

ENCOURAGEMENT. Who doesn't need a regular boost of this in their lives daily? Perhaps we've missed the importance that encouragement is not something we DO but something we ARE. True and deep encouragement comes from the kind of people God wants us to be. What kind of people breathe and live encouragement consistently? Where does genuine encouragement come from? What does encouragement look like i...

NEW. There's something beautiful, wonderful, and reassuring about something being brand new, without blemish and in proper working order. With newness comes confidence and assurance. This is exactly what God provides to us in JESUS and EASTER reminds us of this reality. Do you need to be reminded of the newness of LIFE that God offers? Are you in need of the HOPE that comes to those who embrace Go...

SURPRISES. Who doesn't like a good surprise once in awhile? It definitely keeps life interesting. We certainly need regular moments to shake up our monotony. What if the one surprising us was God? What if God makes it a daily practice to surprise us in unique and wonderful ways? What if God wants us to fine tune our spiritual understanding so that we can recognize Him in our daily routines? Join u...

BOLDNESS (Part 2). We seldom get through life without being attacked, criticized, or mocked for what we believe. When people test our convictions and values, we find it difficult to find that steadiness of spirit and sense of a solid foundation needed to withstand such scrutiny. Where do we turn to to find that deep courage? How does God provide a daily stability for our souls as we encounter othe...

BOLDNESS. It's conviction and confidence mixed with lots of compassion. Too many people are bold without kindness and ends in broken relationships. Too many people are kind but lack boldness and the result is relationships with no backbone. What does a healthy balance of boldness and kindness look like in our world today? Why is boldness needed? Where does our confidence comes from? Why are certai...

MULLIGAN. An extra shot. A bonus play. Another chance. All of us yearn for an opportunity for a do-over in this world. As we live our lives, we may feel that there are no more possibilities for another chance. With God, each day is a fresh moment to do what's right. This is called grace. And with God, there is unlimited grace. What is grace? How is grace shown to us? What should our response be to...

ADVERSITY. No one is immune to it. It has a way of humbling us personally and compelling us to help others experiencing it. While adversity is sometimes visible, much more of it lies deep down inside our souls. How are we to understand adversity? What role do we have in helping alleviate adversity in others? What resources as God given to us to help navigate the difficulties that come our way? Joi...

CHURCH. For some, it means healing. For others, it means hurt. Many have given up on church but not on God. I want us to revisit the importance of the church. While the church may be imperfect in many ways, God has purposed it for so much more than we can ever imagine. Has the church become too institutionalized? Have we lost the organic nature of what it means to be people chasing God together? W...