If I Had More Time

How does the world's self-affirming mantra "You are enough" actually harm our happiness? Why is the number seven seen throughout the Bible? What are some of the different beliefs about the nature of the rapture? Join Eric and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they discuss how the four viewpoints of the Millennium interpret Revelation 4 & 5, and how Revelation points to the truth...

What are the three tools Satan uses to try and destroy us? How have the events of various historical eras affected the popularity of the different Revelation viewpoints? Join Eric and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they talk about Revelation 2 and 3, important church figures from history for each Revelation viewpoint, and how our hearts change when we are conquered by Jesus! Experience a live r...

Why is it important to keep the original Christian hearers in mind when we read Revelation? What are some of the different viewpoints about Revelation and the Millennium that Christians hold today? Join Eric and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they talk about Revelation 1, the different approaches to reading and understanding Revelation, and how all of Revelation points us to the character of Je...

What does a healthy posture of doubt look like? What is the difference between "top-down" and "bottom-up" doubts, and how can we bring both to God? Join Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they talk about Psalm 73, the role of doubt in strengthening our faith, and how we can trust God's unchanging goodness in every circums...

How can we be angered at injustice without being consumed by our anger? What does it look like for us to address our anger, instead of suppressing or expressing it? Join Eric and Aaron Ophaug, Lead Pastor of one of our two new Mariners congregations coming January 2027, as they talk about Psalm 137 and the way God invites us to bring our anger and grief to Him! To learn more about our two new Mari...

What's the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? Why is forgiveness so important for our hearts? Join Eric and Kevin Naylor, Lead Pastor of one of our two new Mariners congregations coming January 2027, as they discuss Psalm 55, the complexity of forgiveness, and what it looks like to cast our burdens on Jesus!

Why is the combination of boredom and pride so dangerous? How can we keep our eyes on Jesus and His forgiveness even when navigating the consequences of our past sin? Join Eric and Caleb Taylor, Worship Experience Director at Mariners at OC Rescue Mission, as they discuss Psalm 32 and the joy of experiencing God's incredible forgiveness! To sign up for our next session of Rooted starting the...

How can we draw near to God in seasons of anxiousness? What is hesed love and does it help us shape how we understand God's love? Join Eric and Lead Worship Pastor DK Kim as they discuss Psalm 13 and the importance of remembering God's faithful love! Psalm 13 by Shane & Shane

What's the difference between David bringing his complaints to God in Psalm 142 and God's people complaining in the book of Numbers? Why is it important to come to God with our struggles, even when He already knows us completely? Join Eric and Central Worship Experience Pastor Steven Conant as they talk about the start of our new teaching series, When Life Doesn't Make Sense, and ho...

Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Pastor Emeritus Kenton Beshore as they talk about Philippians 2:5-11, Jesus' perfect humility, and how we're all called to follow Him and serve others! To take your next step in serving others, click here !

How can we contend for God's promises? What does it look like for us to approach God boldly in prayer?  Join Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas and Teaching Pastor Christine Caine as they discuss the power of God's promises and how we can have faith in His unchanging character!

The story from Numbers about a talking donkey is referenced multiple times throughout Scripture. What can we learn from this passage? Join Mariners San Clemente Lead Pastor Gavin Lamming and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they discuss the story of Balaam, Balak, and the talking donkey!

In Numbers 21, God’s people grumble against God and Moses, and venomous snakes fill the camp. But those who look to God’s gracious remedy are spared.  Join Young Adults Pastor Dallas Viva and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they talk about this powerful story and how it foreshadows the coming of Jesus!

Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they discuss the miracle of God providing water from a rock in Numbers 20, Moses' disobedience, and how the miracle points us to our need for a Savior!

Join Eric & Kaye Geiger as they discuss how complaining, rebellion, and jealousy impact our relationship with God and others, and the importance of remembering God's holiness!

What can we learn from how God's people react to the challenges they see in the Promised Land? Why is it important for us to understand God's heartbreak at seeing His people's doubt?  Join Eric and Mariners Anaheim Lead Pastor Munyoki Mulwa as they talk about Numbers 13 & 14 and how to fight fear with trust in God!

What's the difference between lamenting and complaining? How can we avoid complaining in our relationships? Join Eric and Mariners San Clemente Lead Pastor Gavin Lamming as they discuss how complaining affects our hearts and share some practical advice about how to view complaining in a biblical way!

Join Eric and Content Pastor Liz Garcia as they discuss the beginning of our teaching series through the book of Numbers, what the tabernacle shows us about the character of God, and the incredible truth that God is always with us!

How should the mention of "one Shepherd" at the end of Ecclesiastes shape how we receive the book's wisdom? What does it mean to fear God?  Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Mariners Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they look at the important ending of the book of Ecclesiastes, reflect on our Ecclesiastes series as a whole, and talk about the importance of putting our faith int...

Why is our culture uncomfortable with the idea of death? How can knowing we will die one day actually help us live well? Join Content Pastor Liz Garcia and Teaching Pastor Steve Bang Lee as they discuss living with the end in mind and the eternal hope Jesus offers!

How do we practically let sorrow be our teacher? How should we respond when faced with unfairness and injustice? Join Eric & Kaye Geiger as they discuss wisdom from Ecclesiastes about how to navigate our imperfect world when life is complex. Plus, Eric gives a preview of our upcoming teaching series through the book of Numbers.

Join Eric and Directional Elder Sam Tang as they discuss God's wisdom about money in Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, share practical stories from their lives about stepping into generosity, and talk about how giving leads us to appreciate the good gifts God has given us!  To set up recurring giving, visit the link below: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/

Join Pastor Emeritus Kenton Beshore and Irvine Lead Pastor Jared Kirkwood as they talk about how we can look to God in our work and rest! Plus, Kenton shares a reflection on communion, explaining the meaning behind the bread and the cup as expressions of God's love.

Join Eric and Women's Discipleship Pastor Esther Chung for a conversation about making the most of our time in every season of life as we look to Christ!

Join Eric and Lead Discipleship Pastor John Thomas as they discuss Ecclesiastes 1 & 2, how Solomon's writing challenges key philosophical frameworks, and the good news that God offers us real meaning!