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Missio Church - Bismarck
Chasing the Wind: Making Sense of Life
Verses Used:Ecclesiastes 3:1-15Ecclesiastes 12:13Proverbs 9:101 John 4:18Takeaways:Seasons of LifeSolomon says “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.”All the things happening on earth (under heaven) there is a season, a time, a reason, even though we don’t always understand it.We, like Solomon, may ask: why are things in life not better than they are? If I am a follower of God, why do I have to go through winter? Why doesn’t God treat me better, why all this pain in life?Life is...
2025-05-25
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Under the Hood: Rhythms Over Hustle (Part 2)
Verses Used:Matthew 11:28-30Mark 10:45Luke 19:10Luke 7:34Luke 5:30-32Genesis 12:32 Corinthians 9:11Exodus 20:8-11Mark 2:23-28Matthew 11:28-30 (NTFE)Takeaways:Recap of the Rhythms of last week: Story-formed, Listen, Celebrate. The other three include Eat, Bless, and ReCreate.EatWhat if eating could be an active way to engage in discipleship? Meals are more than food. They’re social occasions. They represent friendship, community, and welcome.“Son of Man came to…”“...to serve”“...to seek and to save the lost.”“...has come eating and drinking.”Living in Rhythm: Regularly eat meals with others as a way of inviting...
2025-03-30
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Under the Hood: Transformation Over Information
Verses Used:Ephesians 4:11-16Ephesians 4:1-4Proverbs 4:20-23Takeaways:Jesus’ way of discipleship was far more organic, and connected to relationships than most of what we are trying to do in the church today.It is God’s desire for us to grow and to mature in our faith - to become more like Jesus.Discipleship is the goal. Heart-level transformation is the goal.Spiritual MaturityYada - In the biblical context “yada” often implies a deep, personal, and relational knowledge, such as the intimate relationship between God and His people or between individuals.
2025-03-09
38 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
A Better Way to do Relationships
Verses Used:Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 11:13Joshua 21:43-45Luke 15:12-32Matthew 18:21-22Ephesians 4:321 Corinthians 13:4-7,13Takeaways:Direct CommunicationCommunication is essential to having a healthy relationship. Without clear communication we are left to assume and rarely assume correctly.Communication is absolutely necessary, but equally important in communication is the way we say it.How you say something is equally important to what you say.TrustTrust means that we can rely on someone because we feel safe and have confidence that they will not hurt or betray us.Trust is another way...
2025-02-16
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Sent: Storms, Shipwrecks, and Snakebites
Verses Used:Acts 27:13-26Mark 4:35-41Romans 8:28Takeaways:StormsJosh talked about how Paul knew there was a greater purpose beyond this storm he was presently in.Paul had faith that God would save them.In the midst of a storm where all hope is lost, God calms his people. He is with us through the stormsShipwrecksJesus is the business of rescuing and redeeming people, relationships and futures.Paul and the whole crew were spared because God had a bigger story for them.The same is true for y...
2025-02-02
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Waiting Room: Elusive Joy
Verses Used:Galatians 5:22-23Zephaniah 3:17John 15:11Luke 2:8-11Deuteronomy 19:4-6Exodus 34:25-26Roman 6:14Psalm 51:10-12Psalm 16:11James 1:2Takeaways:Sometimes we live our lives waiting for joy. It seems elusive, like something everybody else gets to experience, but not us.A Joyful GodJesus was and is the most joy filled person who ever lived. His desire is for you to experience his joy.Joy from JesusJosh spoke about how it’s safe to say that God’s desire is for his followers to be a joyful people. At t...
2024-12-15
30 min
Leading Conversations
Conversation with Josh Huseby
Discover how a young man's journey from anger and rebellion to a life of faith and ministry takes center stage in our latest episode featuring Josh Huseby, a devoted church planter from Bismarck, North Dakota. Explore the powerful narrative of overcoming personal loss and embracing a calling, as Josh recounts the transformative impact of his father's passing and how it catalyzed his initial defiance of faith. Learn how a pivotal moment during his college years reignited his spiritual path, leading him to a unique style of ministry that defies traditional conventions, rooted in his Norwegian heritage and the rugged...
2024-10-15
27 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Sent: What You Really Need
Verses Used:Acts 3:1-10Luke 8:49-56Matthew 13:45-46Isaiah 35:6Takeaways:The Beggar’s NeedJesus was often interrupted in his daily life and made time for the needs of people.The Apostle’s OfferMoney can buy a lot of things, but it can’t buy your place in the kingdom.This was a great miracle, but I believe the greatest miracle is the salvation of a person’s soul.The People Were AmazedMiracles were God’s way of saying, “This is really me”. Like a divine signatu...
2024-09-29
30 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Sent: That Kind of Community
Verses Used:Acts 2:42-472 Corinthians 9:7Takeaways:A Gospel Centered CommunityThe gospel was central to their community.A healthy community is a gospel-centered community.When the gospel is central to a group of people, it isn’t just a lesson in a room from a book. It was a way of living; it touches every area of life.The gospel is not only information, it’s application that leads to transformation.A Transformational CommunityGod reveals himself when and how he wants to.Without the presence of the Holy Spirit, we d...
2024-09-22
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Sent: Join the Movement
Verses Used:Acts 2: 1-21Genesis 1:1-31 Samuel 16:14Ephesians 4:302 Corinthians 1:22 Genesis 11:3-9Acts 2:37-41Takeaways:The Spirit is Here Pentecost Sunday is part of the traditional church calendarThe Spirit was at work but not in the same capacity that He is post JesusThe coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost changed everything. The coming of the Holy Spirit and the way he indwells people is a mark of the new covenant through Jesus.No longer was the Spirit only with certain people for certain times, he came to dwell in the hearts of all be...
2024-09-15
32 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Sent: A Jesus Movement
Verses Used:Acts 1:1-8Luke 1:3Matthew 13:44-46Luke 24:47-49John 15:5Acts 1:8Takeaways:For the KingdomThe Kingdom of Me is in direct opposition to the Kingdom of GodA Jesus movement is for the Kingdom of God, not the kingdom of selfWait for the SpiritA Jesus movement relies or waits on the Holy SpiritAny kind of ministry we try to do is pointless without the power and work of the Holy SpiritMissionWait for the Spirit, then go! We are to be witnesses, expand the...
2024-09-09
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Summer Playlist (Psalms): Known
Verses Used:Psalm 139Ezekiel 18:4Takeaways:He Knows MeGod knows you. We might be afraid of God’s watchful eyes on us, we might feel exposed and threatened.How many times have we deserved the wrath of God? He knows how we live, he knows you, and he chooses to love you.He Is With MeDavid talks about the fact that God is omnipresentYou could be lost in the middle of nowhere and God sees you, and not only sees you, he is with you.No matter how alone yo...
2024-09-01
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Summer Playlist (Psalms): God of Vengeance
Verses Used:Psalm 94Matthew 5:44Ephesians 4:26James 1:19-20John 5:22Matthew 25:31-342 Corinthians 5:10Takeaways:What to do with AngerThe first thing you might notice here is that the Psalmist seems to be angry.Psalms are those that imprecate - invoke judgment, calamity or curses upon one’s enemies or those perceived as the enemies of God. Anger needs to be handled properly. Anger can become sinful and hurtful, but in its most basic form, anger can be thought of as passion.We can learn from how Jesus displayed his anger:His anger had the pro...
2024-08-18
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Summer Playlist (Psalms): God, Where Are You?
Verses Used:Psalm 77James 1:2-4Hebrews 13:8James 1:17Takeaways:No ComfortSometimes our souls need comfort and it does not immediately come.God Must Have ChangedSometimes we might feel so distant from God and feel that you’re struggling to even know what is true about him anymore.Questioning God’s character because of his current circumstances.RememberRemembering God’s character and his works does not solve all of our problems. But it does give our souls perspective.Discussion Questions:What d...
2024-08-11
31 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Summer Playlist (Psalms): Psalm 1
w/ Guest Speaker Matt Johnsonhttps://missio.life/home
2024-08-04
26 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Summer Playlist (Psalms): Worship Because
Verses Used:Psalm 33Exodus 20:3Takeaways:We worship with music. Worship is a heart posture, but music is the vehicle we use.The Books within the Book of PsalmsBook One (1-41) The song of the blessed man.Book Two (42-72) Songs for the outcast.Book Three (73-89) Dark book of the PsalmsBook Four (90-106) Songs for the wanderer.Book Five (107-150) Songs for coming home.Worship God with SongMost people have opinions about music (including church). We can’t let opinions about music get in the way of wo...
2024-07-28
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Gospel Fluency: Lies We Believe
Verses Used:Hebrews 3:12-13Ephesians 6:10-131 Peter 5:8-11Romans 7:21-251 John 2:15-17Takeaways:What we do and how we live is directly tied to what we think and believe.The LiarPaul said to be strong in the Lord. Not just be strong, be awesome on your own. Stand firm in him.Unbelief in God’s truth is belief in some other version of truth - false truth.The FleshA physical desire for intimacy is not bad or evil, God has designed us this way. But it can be...
2024-07-21
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Gospel Fluency: The Gospel in Me
Verses Used:Ephesians 6:12Romans 8:5-112 Corinthians 10:5 Matthew 7:18-20Ephesians 6:10-18Takeaways:Spiritual WarfareWhat are some common lies you hear today?Our weapons and power come from the gospel which is the power of God for salvation, and our enemies are Satan, the world, and the fleshJohn Piper states, “The flesh is any human action or achievement without dependence upon the Holy Spirit and without glorying, exalting in, trusting, treasuring and valuing Jesus.”The Gospel in MeTake your thoughts captive, consider the fruit, fight with gospel truths“We destroy argumen...
2024-07-14
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Gospel Fluency: Gospel Around the Table
Verses Used:Luke 5Mark 10:45Luke 19:10Luke 7:33-34Luke 5:27-32Luke 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 19, 22, 24John 6:35Matthew 26:26-29Romans 5:8Ephesians 2Takeaways:Throughout the Bible, God has used food as a means to communicate spiritual truths and realities.Jesus Came…“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”.“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the ‘lost’”.“The Son of Man has come eating and drinking…”Meals are more than food. They’re social occasions. They represent friendship, community, and welcome.For Jesus a me...
2024-07-07
44 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Gospel Fluency: Good News, Bad News
Verses Used:Mark 10:17-31Takeaways:The goal of gospel fluency is that we would give everyone around us an opportunity to experience Jesus through us.Jesus was the most gospel fluent person to ever live. Good news flowed from him.Right to the HeartJesus is in essence saying, your money has your heart. Will you give me your heart? (money, future, goals, and dreams).Our actions/decisions/lives are an overflow of our hearts and display what we love most.Jesus is not interested in sharing your heart with others. He...
2024-06-30
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Gospel Fluency: Bigger Gospel
Verses Used:Romans 1:162 Corinthians 5:17-19Romans 1:16-17 John 20:21Takeaways:Language shapes culture and culture shapes language.Gospel: God himself has come to rescue and restore creation in and through the work of Jesus Christ on our behalf.Vision for Gospel Fluency: If the gospel is going to be good news for every area of life, we most likely need a bigger understanding of the gospelPower of the Gospel The gospel has the power to save us for eternity.Many know how to share the gospel in a t...
2024-06-23
39 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Gospel Fluency: A New Language
Verses Used:Ephesians 4:1-18Takeaways:Unity in the Church (the purpose)Unity is reflective of God’s nature.Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the picture of unity.Unity comes from living our lives with humility, gentleness, and patience.Too often, the testimony of the church is one of division and arguing.This does not communicate good news to Christians or non-Christians.Gospel fluent people carry themselves with humility, gentleness, and patience.Diversity of Gifting (means of unity)To be a gospel fluent people, we need each other’s gifts. Some...
2024-06-16
42 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Vision for Discipleship
Verses Used:Matthew 16:24-26Matthew 28:18-20Mark 5:35-37Mark 9:33-37Hebrews 10:24-25Takeaways:The What We need a bigger understanding of discipleship than books or classes.Here is what we use as a church to define discipleship: “Moving from unbelief to belief in every area of life in light of the gospel.” Jesus can be trusted with every part of our lives.True discipleship is surrendering to Jesus, and helping others do the same.To effectively make disciples, it has to be done in the context of relationships.Jesus’ way of discipleship was not a cl...
2024-06-09
41 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith - Elijah; a Bigger God
Verses Used:1 Kings 16:29-17:24; 18:20-40; 19:1-4Romans 8:37-39Takeaways:Bigger than DeathGod holds the power of life and death. He decides who lives when they are born and when they will die.My life is completely in God’s hands.Bigger than BaalSometimes we need God to remind us of who he is. We sometimes lose perspective and don’t believe that God is truly powerful. We need to turn from false Gods.Bigger than FearEven Elijah had a touch of “Tiny God Syndrome” when it...
2024-06-02
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith - Ruth, The Best is Yet to Come
Verses Used:Ruth 1-5Hebrews 11:6Deuteronomy 24:19Takeaways:Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Before you do anything, you need faith. Trusting God is the single most important thing you can do today.A Reason to Be BitterIt’s really difficult to have faith when life is bitter.Bitterness clouds our perspective and robs us of faith. Our feelings tell us that God is not loving, or that he doesn’t care, or that he has checked out on us.Formed Through StrugglesRuth made a stat...
2024-05-26
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith - Esther, It Takes Courage
Verses Used:Esther 1-10Daniel 3:17-18Psalm 118:6Romans 8:31Takeaways:Courage does not mean that someone is without fear. Courage is when we do what needs to be done in the face of fear.Esther Did Not Choose Her Circumstances.We cannot control our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to them. Sometimes the best response is courage.Esther Chose CourageEsther’s courage was knowing the severity of the situation, even feeling some fear but taking action anyway. She says “If I perish, I perish.”Esth...
2024-05-19
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith - David, the OG Renaissance Man
Verses Used:2 Samuel 11:1-27; 12:1-141 Samuel 16:7-12; 17:33-51Acts 13:221 Kings 2:1-4Takeaways:David’s HeartGod chose David because of his heartGod uses those with a heart for him to do important things in the kingdom.David’s Adventures David knew the God who delivered him from the lions and bears will deliver him from the Philistine before him.He had confident humility.A person of faith relies on the power of God, not on their abilitiesDavid’s MistakesSin has consequences.Discussion Questions:What...
2024-05-12
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith: Moses
with Guest Speaker Arlen LundbergVerses:Hebrew 11
2024-05-05
39 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith - Jacob’s Dysfunctional Family
Verses Used:Genesis 25:19-24Genesis 18:13-15Genesis 32:22-31Hebrews 11:21Takeaways:Creation: Jacob’s OriginGod had chosen Jacob to be the continuation of the promise to Abraham and IsaacJacob swindled Esau out of his birthright for a bowl of soup.Instead of Esau having the first born birth rights, God told Rebekah that it would be reversed and that Jacob would have it.Fall: The DeceiverJacob’s name means deceiver He lied because he thought it gave him power or control over situationsJacob didn’t need to lie to deceive...
2024-04-28
38 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith - A new Name, A New People
Verses Used:Genesis 12:1; 15:1-6Genesis 17:1-5Genesis 17:17-22 Genesis 22:16-18Takeaways:Act I - The CallSometimes God has a way of moving people into new surroundings to build their faith, or test their faith. This was the case for Abram.What might God be calling you to do today that requires faith?Act II - The PromisePromises require waiting.God reaffirms his promises when his people forget, this is what a loving God does.Abram’s Righteousness means God declares him righteous, he’s in a right relationship with G...
2024-04-21
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hall of Faith: World Gone Wrong
Verses Used:Genesis 6:1-22Matthew 22:302 Peter 2:5Genesis 8:20-22Genesis 9:10-13Takeaways: Man’s Sin and God’s HeartSin didn’t break God’s heart because he was mad people wouldn’t obey him; it broke his heart because he loves the people he created and knows what sin will do to us. Sin destroys us, causes us pain, and causes us problems.In the midst of God judging the world, we see his heart.Noah and the ArkNoah found favor with the Lord.God spared Noah and his family beca...
2024-04-14
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Easter: What Every Heart Longs For
Verses Used:Matthew 28:1-10Isaiah 53:3-6John 3:16Ecclesiastes 3:112 Thessalonians 1:9Revelation 21:8Takeaways: Forgiveness of SinSin is anything that does not reflect what God is like. Sin is anything we think, say or do that goes contrary to God’s natureOur sin has to be dealt with. Either Jesus pays for it, or we pay for it.Because of the resurrection of Jesus you can be free from sin.The resurrection means we are forgiven, if we trust Jesus to forgive us.Eternal LifeJesus invites us into the kingdom of Hea...
2024-03-31
30 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Disappointed with Jesus
Verses Used:Matthew 21:1-11Zechariah 9:9Matthew 5:3-8Luke 19:41-44Deuteronomy 31:8Takeaways:Jesus Needs a RideJesus is Lord over all of creation. He owns it all - including this donkey Jesus had authority, but he was also humble.A Different Type of KingdomNot only was Jesus fulfilling biblical prophecy, but he was also echoing history for those living in the city.Jesus’ kingdom was a different kind of kingdom, and his entry into Jerusalem reflected not only his teachings, but who he was and his purpose for all eternity.
2024-03-24
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
4Gs: Rewind the 4G’s
Verses Used:Psalm 145:3Psalm 33:10-11Genesis 50:201 Chron. 16:34Psalm 34:8John 4:13-14Psalm 19:1Exodus 15:11Proverbs 29:25Isaiah 42:8Psalm 86:15Takeaways: If we want to get to a place of lasting change, we have to address the beliefs behind the behaviors.We don’t typically think on truth long enough to change the operating system of our hearts.Freedom from sinful patterns does not come by trying harder, but by believing better.God is Great so I Don’t Have to be in ControlHe is more powerful than anyone else. He is present in all places at al...
2024-03-17
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
4Gs: God is Glorious So…
Verses Used:Proverbs 29:25Matthew 10:28-31John 14:27Exodus 15:11Isaiah 42:8; 40:25Takeaways: What to do with FearMisplaced fear is not good for us. It has negative side effects on us.A bad response to fear is when we dwell (sorry) on things that are out of our control.Fear, when applied rightly, draws us to God.A paradox is something that seems to be logically contradictory.A healthy fear drives us to God, and a healthy fear helps us see God as he is.We fear what other people can do to us, or even...
2024-03-10
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
4Gs: God is Gracious So…
Verses Used:Psalm 116:5Psalm 103:8John 6:29Matthew 7:7-11Discussion Questions:Where do you feel the pressure to perform in life?Why do you try to prove yourself to God?What changes in your life when you no longer feel the need to prove yourself to others?How does your relationship with God change when you no longer have to prove yourself to him?https://missio.life/home
2024-03-03
21 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The 4Gs: God is Good So…
Verses Used:John 4:7-261 Chron. 16:34Psalm 34:8Psalm 100:4-5Psalm 119:68John 4:7-26 Takeaways:Freedom from sinful patterns does not come by trying harder, but by believing better.True beliefs bring obedience to God, false beliefs bring disobedience to God - sin.God is good, so I don’t have to look for satisfaction elsewhere.God is Good“That which works for the benefit or betterment of another. That which is good makes us better, heals us, restores us, improves us, strengthens us and makes us right…”When we think of God’s goodness...
2024-02-25
32 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The 4Gs (Eternal Truths About God): God is Great So…
Verses Used:Matthew 12:33-35Hebrews 3:12Proverbs 4:23Psalm 145:3Psalm 33:6Psalm 147:4Psalm 33:10-11Mark 4:35-42Luke 12:25-31Matthew 6:10Takeaways:Jesus came to set us free from sin and wants us to live in freedom and peace.Behaviors come from a place of belief – our heart.We don’t typically think on truth long enough to change the operating system of our hearts.Lack of feeling in control often produces anxiety and even a sense of fear.God is great so we don’t have to be in control… or try to be in control.Dis...
2024-02-18
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Job: The Rest of the Story
Verses Used:Job 38:1-3, 40:4-12, 42:1-10Isaiah 6:5Luke 5:8, 7:6Mark 1:14-15James 5:11Takeaways:God SpeaksGod silences Job by sharing his resume of creation.God is the moral standard of the world.Job was a righteous man, but not perfect.Humility is not thinking of ourselves as if we are no good, humility is a proper awareness of who we are in light of who God is.Job RespondsJob admits that he said things he would like to take back.Beliefs and behaviors are linked. Our behaviors flow from our...
2024-02-11
39 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Job: Bad Advice with Good Intentions
Verses Used:Assorted Job ReferencesJames 1:2-4Takeaways:Friends with good intentions can give bad advice.Eliaphaz Speaks to Job:False Idea #1: There is no Satan behind suffering.Satan is truly the one to blame here. But without an understanding that there are evil forces in the world out to harm us, we oversimplify things.Bildad the Shuhite:False Idea #2: There is no final judgment.The Bible teaches that we will reap what we sow - but not immediately, because what we sow has to grow until harvest.
2024-02-04
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Job: Comfort in Suffering
Verses Used:Job 2:11-13Ecclesiastes 4:9-101 Samuel 18:1-4Romans 12:15Galatians 6:2Takeaways:We need the comfort of other people when we are sufferingThree FriendsWe all need a few people in our lives that can be trusted and be present with us when we are at our lowest.Real friendship is worth the work.A Good Friend Shows UpGood friends don’t look on from a distance, they become present.Sometimes being present is the best comfort we can give to someone who is suffering.Sympathy an...
2024-01-28
32 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Job: From Bad to Worse
Verses Used:Job 2:1-10Isaiah 55:8-9Jeremiah 29:11Takeaways:We saw that his response to worship God was there both when his life was good, and to worship God when his life was in shambles.Job’s Second TrialThe real issue isn’t that we need to have all the answers, the real issue is whether or not we trust God when we don’t have the answers.God can be trusted even though we don’t always understand what he is up to.Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual AttackJob ha...
2024-01-21
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Job: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Verses Used:Job 1John 9:1-3Takeaways:There is a simple answer to why we experience suffering in the world and it’s that we live in a sinful world that is broken.The book of Job is a fascinating story because it gives us perspective on suffering, God’s sovereignty and some very important lessons for us to learn about how to handle suffering.There are themes in the book of Job such as God’s sovereignty, suffering, and faith amidst trials.Satan has the ability to approach God. He has some access to God in hea...
2024-01-14
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Transformed in 2024
Verses Used:John 1:14Mark 9:33-37Hebrews 10:24-25Mark 5:35-37Matthew 17:1-2Takeaways:A Different Framework for Discipleship (Relational vs Educational)The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.Jesus’ way of discipleship was not a classroom, but teaching as he lived life with his disciples. The best spiritual growth happens in the context of relationships.The process of tending to the heart and applying the...
2024-01-07
38 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
God with Us - Best Christmas Gift Ever
Verses Used:John 1:14Isaiah 9:6-7Matthew 2:10-11John 1:12John 15:15Philippians 3:20Colossians 3:32 Corinthians 5:21Ephesians 3:12John 3:16-171 John 4:9-10Takeaways:The deepest longings of our hearts can only be met by the one who made them.HopeThe people of Israel hoped for the coming Messiah, and we hope for his second coming as well.We can hope in a lot of things, but true hope is only found in Jesus.PeacePeace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s no fighting or war, everything co...
2023-12-24
25 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
God with Us - Unstoppable God
Verses Used:Matthew 2:1-12Takeaways:King HerodHerod was more interested in saving his throne than saving his soulUntil Jesus sits on the throne of our heart, we will grasp for power and controlWise MenDespite their pagan background and powerful influence in the Babylonian or Persian courts, the Magi recognize and worship the Christ child for who he is.Their worship of Jesus was accompanied by gifts of great value. They brought their best to Jesus in worship. (Gold, frankincense, and myrrh)The invitation to know Jesus is...
2023-12-17
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
God with Us - Good News for Who?
Verses Used:Luke 2:1-20Micah 5:2Matthew 5:3Takeaways:Good News for the WearyEven though you might be feeling weary, God is with you.Even though your situation isn’t ideal, God is with you.The good news is that God is able to work through our circumstances, even if we don’t understand how he could.Good News for the LowlyGod sent Jesus for the outcast.God invites those with an open heart to know Jesus, regardless of their status.Good News for All PeopleWe natu...
2023-12-10
32 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
God with Us - In the Mess
Verses Used:Matthew 1:18-25Luke 1:30-35Deuteronomy 22:22Romans 8:28Takeaways:The good news for all of us, is that we are never alone when it comes to GodGod with MaryThe same God that was with Mary during her pregnancy is the same God that wants to walk through your struggles with you.God with Joseph You may not understand your situation, but God can be trustedFear tells us that we are alone. That God does not know what we are going through or that he does not c...
2023-12-03
32 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hearing God (Part 2) - Rest for the Weary
Verses Used:Matthew 11:28-30Mark 2:23-27Colossians 2:16-17Luke 10:38-42Mark 1:35-39Matthew 11:28-30Takeaways:Spiritual health requires discipline and habits that shape our souls.The first one doesn’t require as much effort as it does intentionalityRest (Sabbath) The sabbath was given by God to his people as a gift to rest and be healthy for the long run.When we feel that we have too much to do, it is easy to convince ourselves that we do not have the time to take breaks.For Martha, she...
2023-11-26
40 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Hearing God (Part 1)
Verses Used:2 Timothy 3:16-171 Samuel 3:1-10Job 33:14Jeremiah 33:3Romans 8:35-39John 14:26; 16:13; 10:27-28Takeaways:Listening BackwardSimply put, listening backward is reading scripture to hear what God has to say. What has God already said in the past?If we desire to hear God speak, we have to start with his written word to us.All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. When we take time to listen backward through reading the B...
2023-11-19
43 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - The Secret
w/ Jeremy HeinVerses Used: Philippians 4https://missio.life/home
2023-11-12
41 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - Three Easy Ways to Kill Joy
Verses Used:Philippians 4:1-9Job 38:1-3 Job 39:25-29 Job 42:1-6Colossians 3:1-3Takeaways:Settle Your Disagreements (live at peace)The first way that I see to kill joy in our lives is to live with unresolved disagreements. Not dealing with things we disagree about.Sweeping it under the rug. Not good. Not healthy.God calls us to live at peace with our brothers and sisters in Christ.We are a spiritual family and we need to learn to disagree, talk about things and respect each other.“In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all...
2023-11-05
44 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Psalm 23 w/ Guest Speaker Chris Gorman
https://missio.life/home
2023-10-29
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - Not Finished Yet
Verses Used:Philippians 3:12-21; 1:6Romans 8:1Titus 3:51 Corinthians 1:18; 1:11Romans 5:9-10Hebrews 12:1-2Takeaways:Paul reminds his readers and us, that we need a proper perspective of the past (where we were), the present (where we are) and the future (where we will be).Past (Forget the past.)Paul says in verse 3: “but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.”The past is important, but it doesn’t need to impede our life in the present.When we choose to focus too much on the past...
2023-10-22
39 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - Lost and Found
Verses Used:Philippians 3:1-11Psalm 4:7Nehemiah 8:10Takeaways:Nobody enjoys losing things they care about.Rejoice for Your Own Good“Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.”Paul wants to safeguard their faith because they could lose joy.Safeguarding their faith = affirming the truth of the gospel.We can all get off track with our beliefs.Cultural joy is a temporary after-effect of something you had to work for.Even if the Chri...
2023-10-15
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - Traits of a True Friend
Verses Used:Philippians 2:19-30Hebrews 2:11Hebrews 13:5bProverbs 27:6Proverbs 28:23Takeaways:TimothyA true friend cares about the inner person of their friend.A good friend can speak the truths of the gospel to you in a way that it is actually good news. Not a lecture.You will never have a better friend than a friend who points you to Jesus.We all need a Timothy. An authentic guy who really cares about others. He isn’t in the friendship for what he can get out of it.EpaphroditusHe was a...
2023-10-08
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - Managing Expectations
Verses Used:Philippians 2:12-18Ephesians 2:8-9Takeaways:Expect to Put in EffortWe don’t work for our salvation, we let it show. God has worked it in, we work it out.Our effort is not motivated out of fear of what God might do to us, it is motivated out of love for what he has already done for us.There is a biblical expectation to put in effort into our discipleship. Being a Christian is not a passive thing - we put in effort, but not to earn.Expect to...
2023-10-01
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - The Power of Attitude
Verses Used:Philippians 2:1-11Romans 12:3aLuke 14:11James 4:6Takeaways:Gospel AttitudeIf the gospel is truly good news for us, and good news for every area of life, than it should impact our attitude.The gospel is good news and if we believe it, and live it our attitude is so much better.Our attitudes often get stinky when we don’t trust in who God is and what is now true of us because of the good news.A gospel attitude lets us live everyday situations with a better perspective.Be Hu...
2023-09-24
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - How to Stand When You Feel Like Falling
Verses Used:Philippians 1:27-301 Timothy 6:12John 10:10Isaiah 53:32 Corinthians 4:17Romans 8:18James 1:2-3Takeaways:We all face trials in this life and we can’t live this life alone. We need each other.Citizens of HeavenOur citizenship, when internalized, brings loyalty to our home. In the case of the kingdom of God, a loyalty to Jesus.Fighting TogetherMany in the church would rather fight against each other than fight alongside each other.Standing together with one spirit and one purpose. You are unified in spirit and in purpose.The ch...
2023-09-17
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - Gospel Centered Joy
Verses Used:Philippians 1:12-26Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 25:15Romans 14:4Takeaways:Joy for Gospel BoldnessEverything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.Boldness for Jesus doesn’t mean we are belligerent with the gospel.The way we communicate a message can be just as important as the message itself.Boldness is taking action with the gospel in spite of the risk.For us, boldness might look like taking a relational risk. Speaking the truth in love.Wrong MotivesThey preach with selfish ambition, not sincerelyA judgmental at...
2023-09-10
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Philippians: Finding Joy - Greetings From Prison
Verses Used:Philippians 1:1-11Takeaways:Joy Looks BackwardsMost of the time when we don’t have joy, it’s because we don’t like our current circumstances.Joy comes from remembering God’s goodness to us in the past.We can experience joy by remembering. Joy looks backward.Joy Looks ForwardLooking forward to God’s completed work gives incredible joy.We are able to understand that we are works in progress. That God is doing the work.So rather than focusing on all the things in us that are unfini...
2023-09-03
38 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Kingdom: Born of the Spirit
Verses Used:John 3:1-15Mark 2:17John 5:25Ezekiel 36:25-27Takeaways:Nicodemus’ NeedJesus tells him what he needs: he needs to be born again.Religion promises to give life, but it is never enough. It ends up demanding our life.No matter where you are today, we all need help.From Death to LifeJesus was telling Nicodemus you have to move from death to life. It’s a spiritual birth.Life in the SpiritThe wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do n...
2023-08-20
39 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Don't Judge Me w/ Guest Speaker Randy Jaspers
Missio Church invited Randy Japsers to speak this Sunday!
2023-08-13
28 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Sifted like Jonah w/ Guest Speaker Stu Streeter
Verses Used:Jonah 1Matthew 11:28-29Jonah 4:1-3Stu left us with a challenge this week... Try Journaling every night for a week:When did I run from God today?What does he desire to transform in me?
2023-08-06
34 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Kingdom: Trouble in the Field
Verses Used:Matthew 13:24-30;36-43Matthew 13:15Matthew 7:22-23Peter 3:9Takeaways:If the kingdom of God has arrived, why has it not triumphed over evil more clearly? If Jesus is the one announcing it, why is there not more of a positive response?The Presence of EvilThere are two kingdoms at war with each other and the battle is still going onThe Kingdom of God expands even under oppositionSatan attacks us by deceiving - he is the father of lies, discouraging - making you feel defeated or worthless, and by distracting- getting...
2023-07-30
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Kingdom: Kingdoms at War
Verses Used:John 10:9-10Luke 17:20-21Ephesians 6:12John 10:10Colossians 1:13-14Job 1:6-12James 1:2-4Ephesians 6:10-11Colossians 3:1-4Takeaways:Two KingdomsDualism is a belief that there are equal forces of evil and good in the world.The battle between kingdoms is for the souls of people..Life in the kingdom of God is abundant. It is dynamic and fulfilling. There is love, joy, peace, and all the other fruits of the spirit.Life in the kingdom of darkness is filled with broken relationships, lies, hurt, and evil of all kinds....
2023-07-23
31 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Kingdom: Heart of the Father
Verses Used:Luke 15:1-2Luke 15:11-32Proverbs 14:12Proverbs 20:17Takeaways:The Younger SonSin promises to give us what we want, but ends up hurting us and others in the long run.Sin is like a mirage in the desert:We believe rage will make us feel better.We might believe that drugs, alcohol, food, or some other substance will give us the relief we need from stress.Some of us buy into the idea that material possessions, sex, or porn will fill our desires.The Older Son...
2023-07-16
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Kingdom: Theology of the Table
Verses Used:Luke 5:12-15Luke 5:27-32Luke 7:34Luke 19:10Mark 10:45Matthew 11:19Takeaways: Jesus’ ExampleFor Jesus a meal was not just a meal, it was an opportunity for ministry.Meals are more than food. They’re social occasions. They represent friendship, community, and welcome.There are three ways we see the writers of the gospels complete the same sentence:“The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many”The Son of Man came to seek and to save the ‘lost’”“The Son of Man has c...
2023-07-09
45 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Kingdom: "Do I Have To?"
Verses Used:Matthew 18:21-35Takeaways:70 x (+) 7 = A lotIn Kingdom life, there is no cap on how many times we forgive others.We are not bound to trust an enemy; but we are called to forgive them.Forgiveness of an unrepentant person doesn’t look the same as forgiveness of a repentant person.Unforgiveness can hurt others, but it hurts us the most.Freely Received, Freely GivenForgiveness can be freely received and freely givenGod’s desire is for His people to freely give, just as they have freely received....
2023-07-02
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Kingdom: Already & Not Yet
Verses Used:Luke 17:20:371 Samuel 8:6-7Matthew 19:23-24Takeaways:Invisible KingdomJesus’ Kingdom on earth is not something we see with our eyes - it’s invisible, a spiritual kingdom.The Kingdom of God resides in the hearts of people.Living in the KingdomWe live in the reality of who God is and reflect His likeness to others.Longing for the KingdomDon’t be so busy living your life that you miss the KingdomDiscussion Questions:Who’s life is good news to the people around t...
2023-06-18
39 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
A Generous Life: Generous with Treasures
Verses Used:1 Timothy 6:7-10Matthew 6:19-21Proverbs 11:24-25Luke 16:10-13Deuteronomy 8:17-191 Corinthians 11:23-25Takeaways:Being generous brings such joy to the person who gives and to the people who receive.We know that a culture of generosity in a church doesn’t just accidentally happen.If we live for the here and now, that’s all we get. If we live for eternity, we experience God’s blessing now and rewards in eternity.An Eternal PerspectiveWe brought nothing into this world and we take nothing with us when we die.When w...
2023-06-04
38 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
A Generous Life: Generous with Talents
Verses Used:Exodus 35:23-36:7Romans 12:3-81 Corinthians 9:6-7Takeaways:God Gives People GiftsGod still uses people’s skills to accomplish His purposes.God gives talents to everyone in some measure. God gave you your abilities for His purposes.It all starts with recognition that God is the giver of gifts.More Than EnoughGod is building His church and uses us - with our talents and abilities to contributeWhen everyone lives generously, there is more than enoughThe Right MotivationLiving generously with our talents comes fr...
2023-05-28
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
A Generous Life: The Value of Time
Verses Used:Mark 10:46-52Psalm 90:10,12James 4:13-14Ephesians 5:15-17John 17:4Takeaways:Time is LimitedTime is short, but God gives us enough to live the life He intends for us.Our time is God’s timeGenerosity and PrioritiesBeing present with other people is possible when we manage our priorities.Discussion Questions:Why is it hard to live with margin in our schedules?What is your response to the statement, “Time is short, but God gives us enough to live the life He intends for...
2023-05-21
32 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Jonah: It's a Heart Thing
Verses Used:Jonah 4Samuel 16:7Luke 6:45Proverbs 4:23Job 1:21Takeaways:A Heart of AngerJonah’s anger came from a place of judgment and self-righteousnessGod was not operating the way Jonah thought He should. Jonah thought he knew better than God.A Heart LessonGod is sovereign over creation, He decides when to give and when to take away. God brings the plant and He brings the worm.God was dealing with his heart and trying to help Jonah see that He needed to trust in God even though he didn’t unde...
2023-05-14
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Jonah: Sin City Repents
Verses Used:Jonah 3Takeaways:The Reluctant MessengerJonah was God’s mission while he was on God’s mission.God doesn’t wait for us to “arrive” spiritually before sending us on mission.The Repentant CityRepentance is not just feeling bad about sin, it’s about belief and behavior.The God of MercyThe Ninevites repented, so God relented.It was humans who changed their course, not God.The good news for us is that when we repent, we receive God’s mercy.The more we understand God...
2023-05-07
38 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Missio's 3rd Birthday
Happy Birthday Missio!Today you'll hear the stories of members of Missio. Each story brings something different, but they all point to the Father.
2023-04-30
52 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Jonah: The Rescue
Verses Used:Jonah 1:17-2:20Takeaways:Jonah gets a second chance.Prayer is often our last resort. Prayer is often the last thing we do when all else fails.God gives second chances even though we don’t deserve them.God gave grace to Jonah by giving him a second chance. God gives that same grace to us too.Jonah and Idolatry.If we turn to worship idols, we give something up. Idol worship costs us something.The good news is that we can turn from idols back to God and experience God’s best for us.J...
2023-04-23
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Jonah: Man on the Run
Verses Used:Jonah 1:1-16Psalm 139:7-10Hebrews 12:6Takeaways:God will often ask you to do things you don’t want to do.Like Jonah, we can always find a boat sailing in the wrong direction.God sometimes sends a storm to get our attention.God disciplines His children because He loves them and knows what is best for them.God will ask you to do the hard things.You can’t outrun GodWhen we need discipline from God, He does it out of love.Discussion Questions:Have you ever...
2023-04-16
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Greatest Comeback Ever
Verses Used:Luke 24:13-32Takeaways:Creation - we can ask: What do they look to, trust in, depend on, for their worth?This answers: Who or What a person credits for who they are.Fall - we can ask these questions: What is wrong? What is the real problem/issue?Fall answers: Why things and people are not the way they are supposed to be and who is to blame for it.The key question for fall is: Why are things NOT the way they were supposed to be?Redemption - Redemption answers: Who or...
2023-04-09
40 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The King Has Come
Verses Used:Luke 19:37-44Luke 2:14Matthew 5:3-8Zechariah 9:9Luke 23:18-25Takeaways:Jesus’ kingdom was a different kind of kingdom, and His entry into Jerusalem reflected not only His teachings, but who He was.It’s easy to worship Jesus when things are looking up; circumstantial worship.Jesus came to fill the earth with God’s glory—to show the world what God is like.God created humans to experience His glory and worship as a result.Pharisees loved their position more than God and saw Jesus as a threat to their power and authority.Not everyone...
2023-04-02
43 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
All in with Jesus
Verses Used:Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:19-20Col. 2:11-12Genesis 15:6Takeaways:Baptism isn't about your personal holiness, it’s about God’s purpose for us.For John, it was a recognition that his role was to point to Jesus.For Jesus, it was a demonstration of God’s purpose for him, and the start of his earthly ministry. Through His own baptism, Jesus was declaring God’s claim on His life and purpose.Faith (or trusting God), is the first step to walking in our God-given purpose.The point of baptism isn’t that we are declaring ou...
2023-03-26
36 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Galatians: It's Hard to be Good
Welcome back Missio Family. Today you’ll hear Pastor Josh talk about how the fruit of the spirit is evident in the life of a believer, not because they try harder to exhibit the fruit, but because they walk in the Spirit. God produces the fruit of the Spirit when we walk in faith. We have one quick announcement for you! On March 26th, we are going to have a Baptism Sunday. If you have any interest, please reach out to Josh for more info. If you have any questions about Missio, you want to join...
2023-03-12
40 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Galatians: It's Better than You Think
Verses Used:Galatians 4:1-12Galatians 3:8Ephesians 1:4-5Takeaways:Heirs - Paul uses the analogy of being an heir, something is coming in the future, but not knowing it right away. He is referring to God having good things in store for his people, and that it is coming.We get to share in the reward of Jesus because he was/is perfect. Even though we don’t really deserve it, we get to be in the royal family.Understanding our inheritance as God’s kids, his heirs radically changes our perspective.Adopted into the family - As...
2023-03-05
35 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Galatians: How to Please God
Verses Used:Galatians 3:1-14Hebrews 11:6 (ESV - NLT - TLB)Takeaways:There is a common thread running through every world religion: I do what my god wants, therefore I am accepted.Christianity teaches: There is nothing I can do to get right with God on my own. I trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ, therefore I am accepted. I am accepted, therefore, out of love and relationship, I obey God.The only thing we can do to please God is to trust Jesus and put your faith in Him.Faith is enough. At f...
2023-02-26
41 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Story of the Seifert Family
"When you are thrust into a situation that is like mine or similar to mine, you learn a lot of things. You will definitely learn who you are as a person. You will have all of your life choices, good and bad, flash before you and you will either feel sickened by them, or you will be satisfied with what you see. The most important thing that I learned through this is that I need to trust God no matter what happens. I need to stay rooted in Him and try not to stray. If anybody hears about what...
2023-02-19
41 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Galatians: Knockoff Gospel
Verses Used:Galatians 2Takeaways:There will always be religious people who want to add to the gospel and make it legalistic.We all get pressured to be religious. People may say, “Your gospel is too easy, there must be some added rules to this.” That’s being legalistic.Hypocrisy is one of the main complaints of people who are not Christians. Hypocrites are… Someone who says they have particular moral beliefs but behaves in a way that shows those beliefs are not sincere.A basis for hypocrisy may include: Fear of what others think of us rather...
2023-02-12
43 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Galatians: We Need Some Rules
Verses Used:Romans 3:23Galatians 1:1-10Mark 7:6-8Colossians 2:20-23Mark 7:18-23Takeaways:Grace says, “take off the mask, you don’t have to prove anything here.”The greatest commandment - love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.Undermining the Messenger - False teachers were trying to discredit Paul’s teaching. There was a battle for truth happening. Distorted Gospel - We don’t get to redefine the gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s God’s gospel, not ours to meddle with.We are justified before God not because of anything we do...
2023-02-05
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
How to Reach a City: The Most Important Thing We Don't Do
Verses Used:Luke 3:21Luke 5Mark 1:35-38John 17Galatians 4:61 Thess. 5:17Matthew 6:7-8Phillipians 4:6-7Luke 6:12-13Jeremiah 33:3Takeaways:We can learn to pray “up, in, and out”. Up - Prayers of communion with God. Which means to be talking with him and being in His presence. Jesus understood His relationship to the Father and pursued God through prayer because of it. Jesus knew he was a beloved son.Knowing God’s character and iIs heart toward us changes how we approach prayer.In - prayers of petition. This would be praying for our needs and asking for thin...
2023-01-22
44 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
How to Reach a City: Invitation and Challenge
Verses Used:Matthew 11:28 (invitation)Luke 1:16 (invitation)John 7:37 (invitation)Luke 9:60 (challenge)Mark 9:37 (challenge)Matthew 16:24 (challenge)Matthew 4:19 (both)Mark 1:15 (both)Matthew 16:15-23Ephesians 5:22-24Colossians 3:21Ephesians 6:4Takeaways:Josh mentioned last week that: We can’t reach people who don’t know Jesus if we don’t know people who don’t know Jesus.Invitation refers to an attitude that says, “I’m glad you’re here, I’m committed to you and will welcome you no matter what.”Challenge refers to an attitude that says, “I want you to grow, I’m committed to holding you accountable to change for the bett...
2023-01-15
33 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
How to Reach a City: People of Peace
Verses Used:Luke 10:1-12 NLTTakeaways:We can’t reach people who don’t know Jesus if we don’t know people who don’t know Jesus.The Harvest is Big; Jesus tells us that there are more people to be reached than there are workers to bring in the spiritual harvest. Our belief in what Jesus says about the harvest radically changes how we live our lives.Just because we don’t see the harvest, doesn’t mean it’s not there.Finding people of peace. We find people of peace where we live, work, and play. ...
2023-01-08
42 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
New Year's Transformation
Takeaways:God gives strength. We can’t do it on our own. When we try to deal with stresses and challenges of life, we end up turning to things to medicate our situation or we distract ourselves so we don’t have to face realityGod reveals love. Love is more important than anything else. God created humans to need love, to receive it and to give it. Love is also transformational. It changes us and it changes the people around us. We can’t be transformed at the heart level to become more like Jesus without understanding and living...
2023-01-01
29 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Season of Christmas: Jesus brought LOVE
Verses Used:Zephaniah 3:17Luke 1:46-55Luke 5:31-321 John 4:9-18Psalm 145:81 Corinthians 13:4-7John 3:16Takeaways:God designed humans to experience love.Love is a rescue. Jesus came to rescue lost peopleLove drives out fearGod’s desire is for us to love others
2022-12-24
41 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Season of Christmas: Jesus brought JOY
Takeaways:The Gospel brings joy, not a list of rules.God desires for you to regularly experience joy in your life.We can’t fully realize the joy of Christmas without realizing the significance of the new covenant.We can’t please God through good works or serving. That’s Legalism. God gives us a life of living in grace. Legalism steals our joy, grace frees us up to experience it.Discussion Questions:How do you think your perspective in life affects your level of joy?Does focusing on who God is and what he has do...
2022-12-18
37 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Season of Christmas: Jesus brought PEACE
Takeaways:I am NOT God.Discussion Questions:Do you know Jesus? Do you know him personally?Verses Used:Luke 2:1 (NIV)Isaiah 7:14Romans 5:1Philippians 4:6-7
2022-12-11
30 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
The Season of Christmas: Jesus brought HOPE
Takeaways:God is here and he has a plan. He is with usThe impossible is possible with God.Live with hope because what God said is true.Discussion Questions:What are some things that you hope for?How might your week be different if you believe God’s promises and hope in him?How might it look to offer the hope of Jesus to others this week?How would our neighbors/community be impacted by the hope of Jesus?Verses from this service:Luke 1:26-38Isaiah 91 Peter 1Psalm 31:24
2022-12-04
39 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Good News: Wrap Up
Missio Church Sermon AudioOur VisionTo see disciples of Jesus made in the community of Bismarck through missional communities and weekly worship gatherings. We want to help disciples to love Jesus (Great Commandment), and to live as missionaries (Great Commission) in the everyday stuff of life.website: https://missio.life/homeDonate: https://missio.life/giveemail: josh@centurybaptist.org or office@missio.lifephone number: 918-521-2647
2022-11-27
46 min
Missio Church - Bismarck
Good News: New Identity
Missio Church Sermon AudioOur VisionTo see disciples of Jesus made in the community of Bismarck through missional communities and weekly worship gatherings. We want to help disciples to love Jesus (Great Commandment), and to live as missionaries (Great Commission) in the everyday stuff of life.website: https://missio.life/homeDonate: https://missio.life/giveemail: josh@centurybaptist.org or office@missio.lifephone number: 918-521-2647
2022-11-15
32 min