God Is Up To Something

Mission Viejo Christian Church

God Is Up To Something

December 22, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • Matthew 2:1–15

The Christmas story reminds us that God revealed the greatest gift in the birth of His Son, Jesus. There was a moment when He was hidden from the world, but then God revealed Him at the right time. Sometimes God delays His blessing for the right time of our faith.

Jesus as Healer

December 29, 2024 • Pastor Zach Fox • Matthew 11:28–30

Are you feeling the post-Christmas exhaustion? Google defines post-Christmas exhaustion as “a period of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion that can occur after the holidays”. But for many of us, our tiredness extends beyond the holidays. We’re not just tired, we’re depleted. There’s a rest Jesus invites us to experience through Him. A rest that brings healing.

Christmas Eve

December 24, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo

Amidst the twinkling lights, festive decorations, and joyous carols, it's all too easy to lose sight of the deeper WONDER of Christmas. For many, the profound amazement and awe that should accompany the celebration of Jesus' birth can be overshadowed by the rush and obligations that tend to take center stage. Yet, beneath it all lies a story that never ceases to astound, a narrative filled with miraculous events, divine interventions, and a Savior's promise. Experience the WONDER anew as we uncover how the timeless story of Jesus' birth continues to captivate our hearts and minds, offering fresh perspectives, and a renewed faith!

What Picture?

December 15, 2024 • Pastor Mike Maiolo • Matthew 1:18–25

Ever wonder why the Christmas story unfolded the way it did? No room for Jesus in the Inn, no grand entrance, no palace, etc? Most of us live according to the picture we have created in our mind of what our life should look like. We know that life rarely looks like the picture we have created. Joseph’s experience with God’s sovereignty reminds us that God is at work, even if it seems like He is not there.