At Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, we believe that both men and women are created by God, made in his image, and called to partner with God in building his kingdom. Both men and women are essential in ministering to God and to one another in the work of redemption through Jesus Christ, serving the Church, the home, and the world.
Listen as Char Brodersen begins a two-part message defining our Values and Practices on this important topic.
Women's Community Study 7: Faithfulness in Returning
October 29, 2026 • Char Brodersen • Esther 2—9, Joel 2:11–17
In this message, Char Brodersen walks us through the story of Esther in the Persian exile. God is not seen at work on the surface, and yet we see that He is moving and working behind the scenes. As Esther is called to task and to make a choice, between comfort or saving her people, we see that she chooses to return to her true identity and faithfulness to her God, ultimately saving her people from destruction.
Men's Community Evening Study 7: Faithfulness in Returning
October 29, 2026 • Char Brodersen • Joel 2:11–17, Esther 2
In this message, Char Brodersen walks us through the story of Esther in the Persian exile. God is not seen at work on the surface, and yet we see that He is moving and working behind the scenes. As Esther is called to task and to make a choice, between comfort or saving her people, we see that she chooses to return to her true identity and faithfulness to her God, ultimately saving her people from destruction.
The Liturgical Community and the Mission of God
October 25, 2026 • Char Brodersen
What does it mean to be a liturgical community?
Liturgy isn’t simply what we do when we gather—it’s the way we practice the life of Jesus together, using our gifts to serve one another and being formed and sent by the Spirit. In Acts 13, we see the early church taking personal responsibility for their part in the community and laboring together in love. And from them, many sons and daughters came into the kingdom.
Listen as Char Brodersen exhorts us to live in this same way as he teaches on “The Liturgical Community and the Mission of God.”
Women's Community Study 6: Faithfulness in Consistency
October 22, 2026 • Daniel 4—6, Jeremiah 29:10–14, Daniel 2
In this message, Keilah Gaviria takes us through the story of Daniel in Study 6. As we look at Daniel's life, we see that the outward results of his life began in the hidden places. No matter who was in power or what his circumstances were, Daniel was consistent. His character never wavered, and he kept his time of prayer, even when it landed him in the lions' den.
Men's Community Study 6: Faithfulness in Consistency
October 22, 2026 • Daniel 1—6
In this message, Kory Gaviria walks us through the story of Daniel from Study 6.
The Persecution of the Prophetic Community and the Power of Prayer
October 18, 2026 • Char Brodersen
In Acts 12, we read a story about the power of God’s people in prayer. We’re reminded that God invites us to express both our gratitude and grievances to him, and that he has given us the Psalms to help us articulate them honestly. God deeply cares for us, and he can handle anything we bring to him in prayer.
Listen as Char Brodersen teaches on The Persecution of the Prophetic Community and the Power of Prayer.
Women's Community Study 5: Faithfulness in Exile
October 15, 2026 • Daniel 1, Daniel 3, Jeremiah 29:4–14
In this message, Keilah Gaviria takes us through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. For these young exiles, their allegiance to God enabled them to take the directive given to the people by the Lord through the prophet Jeremiah to heart: to live and serve in Babylon, and to seek its peace and prosperity, and participate in it as His peculiar people. As their faith and allegiance were put to the test, we see the Lord's presence with them, even in the fire.
Men's Community Study 5: Faithfulness in Exile
October 15, 2026 • Richard Cimino • Daniel 1—3
In this message, Richard Cimino shares on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from Study 5.
A Community of God's Grace
October 11, 2026 • Char Brodersen
How do we define grace? In Acts 11, Luke paints a beautiful picture: grace is the presence of God, the power of God, and the gifts of God at work among the people of God.
This Sunday, Pastor Char Brodersen highlighted Barnabas—the son of encouragement—who stepped in to connect believers with one another and helped them recognize how God’s grace was at work among them.
May we live in that same way, making room for God to work through us and among us as he does a deep, transformative work in our lives, helping us to become "A Community of God’s Grace."
Women's Community Study 4: Faithfulness in Living
October 8, 2026 • Ruth
In today's message, Nicolette Walker takes us through the life of Ruth. Her story shows a woman who chose to believe in the fullness of God's faithfulness, even when she had not experienced it yet. Ruth reflects God's faithfulness in her devoted friendship to Naomi, her pursuit of her. She and Boaz point to the Real Redeemer, Jesus.
Men's Community Study 4: Faithfulness in Living
October 8, 2026 • Ruth
In this message, Thom Walker shares on the story of Ruth and Study 4.
Jesus Christ Is Lord of All
October 4, 2026 • Char Brodersen
Access to God’s community comes only through Jesus Christ. Sometimes we find ourselves adding requirements and insisting that others adopt the same convictions and practices we do, as Peter did in Acts 10 and 11. But this passage reminds us that we simply must come to Jesus as we are to be included in the family of God.
Listen as Char Brodersen teaches that Jesus Christ is Lord of all.
Women's Community: First Thursday Gathering--Testimonies of Faithfulness
October 1, 2026
Every first Thursday of the month, we pause our normal study rhythms to reflect more deeply and personally on the faithfulness of God. Today, Jenn McBride and Kaili Isaacson share their stories of experiencing God's faithfulness to them.
The Depths of Redemption
September 27, 2026 • Hannah Colt
In seasons of waiting, we often find ourselves trying to rush the outcome or control the situation. But Psalm 130 tells us that it is God who gives the increase. The psalmist has cried out to God from the depths, received forgiveness, waited on the Lord, and invited all others to put their hope in the God who has love that does not fail.
Through sharing a powerful personal story, Hannah Colt explores the depths of redemption and reminds us that we can hope in the one who redeems and restores.
Women's Community Study 3: Faithfulness in Unfaithfulness
September 24, 2026 • Judges 2—5
As we look closely at the story of Deborah, Robin Lewis introduces us to this powerful example of spiritual authority, wisdom, and courage. Deborah was a woman who heard, obeyed, and was led by God--and we're reminded that we can be this woman, too. True leadership listens to God, and we all have those whom we influence whether we realize it or not. We can encourage others with the same courage we have been given, even when things in our life seem uncertain.
Men's Community Study 3: Faithfulness in Unfaithfulness
September 24, 2026 • Jordan Taylor • Judges 2—5
In this message, Jordan Taylor teaches from Study 3 as we look at Deborah's story in Judges.
The Ineffable Is Inescapably Intimate
September 20, 2026
Psalm 139 is a psalm for exiles—for all whose citizenship is in heaven as we look forward to the day when Jesus will rule over the new heavens and the new earth. Yet even as we wait, this psalm reminds us that the infinite God uses his greatness to draw near to us. Throughout the generations, God’s people have found comfort, confidence, hope, and peace in the profound truth that the God who is beyond us is also intimately acquainted with us. Listen as Richard Cimino expounds on the ineffable who is inescapably intimate.
Men's Community Study 2: Faithfulness in Injustice
September 20, 2026 • Richard Cimino • Genesis 37—50
In this message, Richard Cimino takes us through Study 2 on Joseph, in Genesis 37-50.
Women's Community Study 2: Faithfulness in Injustice
September 17, 2026 • Hannah Colt • Genesis 37—50
In this message, we view the story of Joseph through the lens of God's faithfulness. In Genesis 37-50, we see that Joseph does the same. When we come to this passage, we may find ourselves asking, "What kind of story is this? One of beauty or injustice?" The answer is, "yes!" It's both. While this story us fraught with injustice, it is also dripping with the presence of God. We see through Jospeh's story that God is faithful and favoring not just in the high places, but in the lowest. His faithfulness was the result of the knowledge of God's faithfulness to him. He was not overcome by evil, but overcame evil with good.
The Joy of Community
September 13, 2026 • Jordan Taylor
Blessing and flourishing flow from community. Many of us have experienced the destruction that sin can bring to a community, and the author of Psalm 133 knows these struggles firsthand. But we can find comfort in knowing that community, despite all its brokenness and pain, is the place where God works.
Listen as Jordan Taylor explores Psalm 133 and the joy of community.
