Journey Community Church La Mesa, California

Message Summary: God’s plan follows a line of people we would tend to overlook. We need new eyes to see as God sees. Series Summary: We all experience a longing to enter into something greater than shopping, cookies and parties during the Christmas season. From toddlers to adults, our Journey community will prepare and wait for the celebration of Jesus’ birth as we trace the EPIC story of God through the Bible. Discover how the extraordinary lives of Biblical characters reveal the beauty of God’s plan to rescue His creation through the gift of His Son.

Series Summary: We all experience a longing to enter into something greater than shopping, cookies and parties during the Christmas season. From toddlers to adults, our Journey community will prepare and wait for the celebration of Jesus’ birth as we trace the EPIC story of God through the Bible. Discover how the extraordinary lives of Biblical characters reveal the beauty of God’s plan to rescue His creation through the gift of His Son.

Message Summary:Redemption takes place through presence (or friendship) — constant and sacrificial love. Alienation is alleviated through presence. Series Summary: We all experience a longing to enter into something greater than shopping, cookies and parties during the Christmas season. From toddlers to adults, our Journey community will prepare and wait for the celebration of Jesus’ birth as we trace the EPIC story of God through the Bible. Discover how the extraordinary lives of Biblical characters reveal the beauty of God’s plan to rescue His creation through the gift of His Son.

Message Summary: In Abe and Sarah’s story, the problem was they were barren with no children (no blessing); the plan God (the guide) gave them was “show up” and I’ll “do something” (bless). And the specific call to action for them (and us) is to TRUST and not FEAR. Series Summary: We all experience a longing to enter into something greater than shopping, cookies and parties during the Christmas season. From toddlers to adults, our Journey community will prepare and wait for the celebration of Jesus’ birth as we trace the EPIC story of God through the Bible. Discover how the extraordinary lives of Biblical characters reveal the beauty of God’s plan to rescue His creation through the gift of His Son.

Message Summary: God invites us to trust Him and leave everything in order to clear out space to receive the uncountable gifts of God. Series Summary: We all experience a longing to enter into something greater than shopping, cookies and parties during the Christmas season. From toddlers to adults, our Journey community will prepare and wait for the celebration of Jesus’ birth as we trace the EPIC story of God through the Bible. Discover how the extraordinary lives of Biblical characters reveal the beauty of God’s plan to rescue His creation through the gift of His Son.

Message Summary: It’s so tempting to trust the visible, loud, external empires in our world but we can develop the ability to trust the unseen empire of Jesus. Series Summary: Empires are everywhere, even within. From the Ancient Roman Empire that exerted its presence through conquest and war, to the everyday social maneuvering we do in order to gain an elevated status — Empires are always the same story — get power and do what you have to do in order to keep it. What if there is a new kind of Empire, one Jesus didn’t just talk about but actually inaugurated? Join us as we discover the most real Empire and its Emperor — King Jesus.

Message Summary: How do we follow and represent Jesus when the “empire” seems to be coming off the rails? We can do this by following the vintage (Paul) example of simultaneously being supportive and subjective (to the empire). We can only do this if we find (look for) everything in Jesus – our hope, our happiness, our prosperity. Series Summary: Empires are everywhere, even within. From the Ancient Roman Empire that exerted its presence through conquest and war, to the everyday social maneuvering we do in order to gain an elevated status — Empires are always the same story — get power and do what you have to do in order to keep it. What if there is a new kind of Empire, one Jesus didn’t just talk about but actually inaugurated? Join us as we discover the most real Empire and its Emperor — King Jesus.

Message Summary: Jesus is the one true Emperor. Series Summary: Empires are everywhere, even within. From the Ancient Roman Empire that exerted its presence through conquest and war, to the everyday social maneuvering we do in order to gain an elevated status — Empires are always the same story — get power and do what you have to do in order to keep it. What if there is a new kind of Empire, one Jesus didn’t just talk about but actually inaugurated? Join us as we discover the most real Empire and its Emperor — King Jesus.

Message Summary: Mountain moving prayers have to be a two-way communication. In other words, God wants to lead us. Series Summary: If you are interested in prayer at all, you want prayer that works. That is the kind of prayer at the center of this series. When we discover that prayer is not just asking God to do something — prayer is partnership with God — new possibilities open before us. We are God’s sons and daughters, given the authority of Jesus Christ; we have a greater role in prayer than we ever thought. Greater power, too. Join us for a 5 week lesson in moving mountains.

Message Summary: There are prayers that restore and heal. Series Summary: If you are interested in prayer at all, you want prayer that works. That is the kind of prayer at the center of this series. When we discover that prayer is not just asking God to do something — prayer is partnership with God — new possibilities open before us. We are God’s sons and daughters, given the authority of Jesus Christ; we have a greater role in prayer than we ever thought. Greater power, too. Join us for a 5 week lesson in moving mountains.

Message Summary: Alignment, consecration and bowing the knee are foundational to moving mountains prayers. Series Summary: If you are interested in prayer at all, you want prayer that works. That is the kind of prayer at the center of this series. When we discover that prayer is not just asking God to do something — prayer is partnership with God — new possibilities open before us. We are God’s sons and daughters, given the authority of Jesus Christ; we have a greater role in prayer than we ever thought. Greater power, too. Join us for a 5 week lesson in moving mountains.

Messsage Summary: We are invited to be children of God who pray prayers of authority that actually move big ugly mountains. Series Summary: If you are interested in prayer at all, you want prayer that works. That is the kind of prayer at the center of this series. When we discover that prayer is not just asking God to do something — prayer is partnership with God — new possibilities open before us. We are God’s sons and daughters, given the authority of Jesus Christ; we have a greater role in prayer than we ever thought. Greater power, too. Join us for a 5 week lesson in moving mountains.

Message Summary: We must wake up to reality and pray consistently with the way things work if we want partner with Jesus in moving mountains. Series Summary: If you are interested in prayer at all, you want prayer that works. That is the kind of prayer at the center of this series. When we discover that prayer is not just asking God to do something — prayer is partnership with God — new possibilities open before us. We are God’s sons and daughters, given the authority of Jesus Christ; we have a greater role in prayer than we ever thought. Greater power, too. Join us for a 5 week lesson in moving mountains.

Message Summary: Increasing Grit means shifting our focus and believing, knowing and insisting… light is PREVAILING despite our setbacks, fears and threats. God will WIN and He wants to bring us along for the RIDE! Series Summary: Life has a soundtrack to it. Songs that emerge from the human experience, full of praise and sadness, joy and fear. The book of Psalms is an ancient playlist. A mixed bag of triumph and desperation all telling the story of life with God. These songs tell a vastly different story than our theologies and histories. They encompass more than info. They are raw songs about what it means and feels like to walk with God. Join us as we explore five ancient songs that, even today, can be part of our mixtape.

Message Summary: Navigating the feeling that life, the universe, and maybe even God is unfair — but God is happy to walk us through to the other side! Series Summary: Life has a soundtrack to it. Songs that emerge from the human experience, full of praise and sadness, joy and fear. The book of Psalms is an ancient playlist. A mixed bag of triumph and desperation all telling the story of life with God. These songs tell a vastly different story than our theologies and histories. They encompass more than info. They are raw songs about what it means and feels like to walk with God. Join us as we explore five ancient songs that, even today, can be part of our mixtape.

Series Summary: Life has a soundtrack to it. Songs that emerge from the human experience, full of praise and sadness, joy and fear. The book of Psalms is an ancient playlist. A mixed bag of triumph and desperation all telling the story of life with God. These songs tell a vastly different story than our theologies and histories. They encompass more than info. They are raw songs about what it means and feels like to walk with God. Join us as we explore five ancient songs that, even today, can be part of our mixtape.

Message Summary: Our desire to be happy, to celebrate comes from God. But like all emotions, it can be hijacked. We need God to lead us back to real Joy and Celebration. Series Summary: Life has a soundtrack to it. Songs that emerge from the human experience, full of praise and sadness, joy and fear. The book of Psalms is an ancient playlist. A mixed bag of triumph and desperation all telling the story of life with God. These songs tell a vastly different story than our theologies and histories. They encompass more than info. They are raw songs about what it means and feels like to walk with God. Join us as we explore five ancient songs that, even today, can be part of our mixtape.

Message Summary: Experiencing safety is found in the "still" place of God's presence. Series Summary: Life has a soundtrack to it. Songs that emerge from the human experience, full of praise and sadness, joy and fear. The book of Psalms is an ancient playlist. A mixed bag of triumph and desperation all telling the story of life with God. These songs tell a vastly different story than our theologies and histories. They encompass more than info. They are raw songs about what it means and feels like to walk with God. Join us as we explore five ancient songs that, even today, can be part of our mixtape.

Learning to believe in people the way God does.

How can you become less of a grim and burdened scoffer and more of an innocent and trusting believer?