Mission Viejo Christian Church

It almost seems that each day brings a new level of chaos and confusion within our culture. What do we do? How are we to respond? In this chapter, the Apostle Paul gives us instructions about our “Mission and Calling.” If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led to support this ministry, then follow this link.  https://...

“Do you promise to love, honor, and cherish?” Familiar words when we exchange our vows with the one we will marry, but what does it really mean to cherish someone? Whether we are single or married, God has a special plan for each of us and He makes no mistakes. 1 Corinthians 7 gives us perfect instruction. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https:/...

If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led to support this ministry, then follow this link.  https://mvcchome.org/give

God is a good God and wants us to enjoy the relationships that He gave us. God gave truth to us about marriage and the sexual relationship that He created for us to enjoy. Contrary to what our culture tells us, God gave boundaries for us to enjoy sex within marriage. Paul wants the people of his day, and for us as well, to reflect healthy relationships that help bring people to the Gospel. If you...

What do we do WHEN we have been offended? We have options! 1) Let anger get the best of us, 2) Put up walls around us, or 3) Stand firm in love. God’s word speaks to all aspects of life, and the people of Corinth would not let go of the “old life.” The writer gives us challenging words to live by. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome...

In our passage today, Paul will address unconfronted sin within the Corinthian church. As we will read, Paul’s decision for discipline may sound harsh and even confusing. But for us to understand this passage, we will need to first answer these questions: 1) What is the purpose of the church? 2) What does God think about my sin? If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, ple...

Today, we thank God for fathers, and we want our dads to know the important role they play. Fulfilling the mandate of a Godly father is no easy task, but God is so good that He gave us His word to direct us on how to lead our children to walk with the Lord through the example of Moses in the Old Testament. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https:/...

Why is leadership so important? We often hear phrases like “lead by example,” but what does that really look like in everyday life? As Paul says in this letter to the Corinthians about leading, this is the time for Christ-followers to step into the “gaps” of our culture and provide leadership that attracts others to Jesus.  If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please v...

Strong leadership is a term today that has many definitions. If we believe the Bible has all truth, then the true meaning of leadership is found in the Word of God. In this section of Corinthians, Paul identifies himself and all the leaders with him as “servants.” People today are looking for strong leadership and following God’s definition will bring the greatest impact. If you are interested in...

It is always easier to identify the faults and flaws in others than it is to see them in ourselves. Either way, the only effective way to deal with our spiritual shortcomings is to find and address the root of the problem. In this portion of his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul makes it clear that spiritual immaturity and divisiveness in the church are symptoms of some deeply rooted, fundamen...

When we come to faith in Jesus Christ, most experience a spiritual “mountain top experience,” but the reality is our life cannot remain on the mountain top. It is vital that we learn as followers of Jesus what it means to build our life on a sure foundation and not “mountain top experiences.” If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/...

The people around us only see the image we project, but God sees directly into our heart. He knows everything about us. No one knows us like our Heavenly Father. Nothing is hidden from His love. He knows what is best for us. We can live with peace and security when we trust in His plan. God is never surprised by our decisions, insecurities, or circumstances. He knows the deep longings of our heart...

With all the voices around us today, it is often difficult to discern Godly wisdom from worldly wisdom. For those who follow Jesus, the word of God provides that clarity of knowing the difference, but it’s not just hearing but obeying Him. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led to support this ministry, then follow...

Whether we are intentional or not, we all are communicating messages of who we worship by the way we live, which encourages us to examine how we really are living. What and who are we really living for? What is it that gives us a reason to get up in the morning? Paul wrote this letter to the Corinthian believers with the hope that the passion of their life would move from a worldly focus to follow...

Why is it that some people whom we care about cannot see Jesus and the cross for all of its power? Some even see it as foolishness and irrelevant. The Apostle Paul writes this section of 1 Corinthians to remind them of where their focus ought to be, not on human wisdom, but on God. God’s ways are higher than our ways and His power is made perfect in our weakness (Isaiah 55:8-9). If you are interes...

Have you ever felt like you’ve drifted away from your calling or purpose? It can be unsettling, and truth be told, most of us, at one time or another, have drifted from where God wants us to be. The hope is that it’s never too late for change. The Apostle Paul writes this letter addressing the church’s drift and how to get back. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, ple...

Raising children is a privilege and gift from the Lord, and the best thing we can bring to our children is a "God-filled heart," meaning a heart that loves Jesus. When dad and mom truly love God and are transparent with their faith, children are much more inclined to love God as well. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you...

Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. His love and sacrifice for each of us gives life abundant and eternal life. Sometimes, we may feel the weight of our past failures, but Jesus never wavers from His love for each of us. Today is a great day to come back! If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led to...

Jesus’s death on the cross changed everything on earth, as we now have access to a personal relationship with the living God. Not only is the gift of eternal life given by His grace, but Jesus wants to use us to make an impact in the lives of lost people. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led to support this minis...

The cross is the symbol of the sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. It is also the centerpiece of the Bible and the message is about God’s love for us. What is our response to such a great sacrifice? If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led to support this ministry, then follow this link.  https://mvcchome.org/gi...

Do you ever look out into all the chaos and suffering around you and wonder, “What in the world is going on? Why isn’t God doing something about this?” I’m certain Jesus’ disciples felt many of those things as Jesus hung on the cross in front of them, dying. But the Old Testament prophets foretold Jesus’ suffering centuries in advance. This was part of God’s plan. Our suffering does not take God b...

Several key narratives in the Old Testament give us a powerful preview of Christ’s redemptive work on the cross. A look at these accounts gives us a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cross. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led to support this ministry, then follow this link.  https://mvcchome.org/give

Jesus broke the religious mold when He said, “Where a person’s heart is (where his money is), that’s where the heart will be also.” In John 12, Jesus is invited to the home of Mary and Martha, and something extravagant happens through the generosity of one woman (Mary). What can we learn from her? If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome...

What is it about contentment that often brings tension? There will always be someone who is “er” - richer, prettier, skinnier, or smarter. Jesus’ teaching confronts the lie that happiness is found by chasing after money and material possessions. It is simply not true. God tells us the secret of learning contentment. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us...

What is the best decision you have made with your money, and what is the worst decision you have made about money? What does God say about saving, giving, and spending? Having the right perspective about money and living in obedience to God’s word will bring financial freedom. If you are interested in attending a service or finding out more, please visit us at https://mvcchome.org/ If you feel led...