Genesis Costa Mesa

Genesis Costa Mesa
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A community on mission in Costa Mesa, CA.

  1. 12/23/2025

    Advent Week 3 // Love // Kai Kiaha

    This Sunday, Kai closed our Advent journey by reminding us that love is the why behind Christmas. From 1 Corinthians 13, we were invited to see love not as a feeling, but as an enduring act—one that draws us deeper into knowing Jesus and becoming more like Him. We were created to be His beloved, and we’re encouraged to keep praying that God would form us into a more loving people each day. Merry Christmas, Genesis 🤍 Our next gathering will be in the new year on January 4th. Be sure to follow along on social media for updates, and check out our refreshed website for what’s ahead. We’re grateful for this season and excited for a new year with you all. We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission—seeking to live as the church together for the renewal of the world. Learn more at genesiscostamesa.com

    15 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Advent Week 2 // Peace // Hannah Walser

    This Week at Genesis | Peace In this Advent message, Hannah reflects on peace as God’s gracious response to human fear. From the garden, where humanity hides in shame, to the prophets who proclaim good news, Scripture reveals a God who seeks us out, covers our vulnerability, and draws near with mercy. Peace is not something we manufacture—it is something we receive as God comes near. Hannah also invites us to reconsider one of our most beloved Advent songs, Silent Night. What if the “silence” was not the quiet absence of noise, but the silencing of fear? In the birth of Jesus, the deepest anxieties of the world are met not with calm circumstances, but with the presence of a Savior. The night may not have been still, but fear no longer had the final word. Through the promises of Isaiah and the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see that God’s peace unfolds through covenant faithfulness and redemption. The angel’s words—“Do not be afraid”—echo across generations, pointing to a salvation that shines light into darkness and guides our feet into the way of peace. Scripture & Themes 📖 Scripture: Genesis 3:7–10, 21; Isaiah 52:7; Isaiah 11:5–9; Luke 1:5–25, 67–79 ✨ Themes: Peace, fear and hope, God’s presence, Advent, salvation About Genesis Costa Mesa: We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world. Learn more at: https://www.genesiscostamesa.com/

    38 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    Advent Week 1 // Joy // Judah Danganan & Tyler Larson

    This Week at Genesis | Advent Week 1 — The Joy of Christ This Sunday we hosted an Apprentice Sunday where we give opportunities to rising young leaders a chance to lead in our Sunday space, this week Judah and Tyler from Biola gave a wonderful sermon on Joy. Judah and Tyler opened our Advent season by leading us into the deep joy found in Christ. As part of our Apprentice Sunday, we created space for the youth of our church to step into their gifts, offering them the opportunity to learn, serve, and lead. Together, they guided us into the heart of Advent—beginning where Scripture begins: with good news of great joy. Rooted in Luke 2:8–14, they reminded us that joy is not grounded in circumstance but in the unchanging character of God. Joy comes from the safety, freedom, and hope found in a Savior who stepped into our world and into our story. Judah and Tyler walked us through: 1. The history and meaning of Advent—a season of waiting, hope, and preparation. 2. The good news of great joy—announced to shepherds and offered to all people. 3. The joyful anticipation of His second coming—living in the tension of “already and not yet.” They also shared three practices that help us cultivate joy in everyday life: Walk by the Spirit (Gal. 5:16–25) Choose joy (Phil. 4:4) Suffer well (James 1:2–4) As we step into this season, we begin with joy—the kind that anchors us, strengthens us, and draws us deeper into the story of Jesus. 📖 Scripture: Luke 2:8–14; Galatians 5:16–25; Philippians 4:4; James 1:2–4 ✨ Themes: Joy in Christ, Advent, life in the Spirit, choosing joy, enduring through trial About Genesis Costa Mesa We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world. Learn more at: genesiscostamesa.com

    29 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    A Sacred Assignment // A Chaotic Ending - Nehemiah 13 // Chris Wienand

    In the final chapter of Nehemiah, Chris closed our series by showing us that the story of renewal doesn’t end with perfectly rebuilt walls—but with the honest reality of human hearts. Nehemiah 13 opens with hope, yet ends in heartbreak as the people drift again and Nehemiah returns to find compromise, neglect, and spiritual forgetfulness. But instead of despair, this chapter gives us a sobering and timely reminder: the work God is doing in us is ongoing, sacred, and deeply dependent on His presence. The story calls us to become a people formed by practices that keep our hearts anchored to Him. Chris walked us through six defining cultures of a faithful people: A Culture of Biblical Priority — the people rediscover the Book of Moses (vv. 1–3) A Culture of Radicalism — Nehemiah clears the temple with fierce conviction (vv. 4–9) A Culture of Generosity — refusing to neglect the house of God (vv. 10–14) A Culture of Worship — reclaiming Sabbath as trust, rest, and remembrance (vv. 15–22) A Culture of Community — choosing covenant faithfulness over compromise (vv. 23–29) A Culture of Assignment — every person stepping into the work God gives (v. 30) 📖 Scripture: Nehemiah 13 ✨ Themes: Renewal, holiness, cultural formation, spiritual drift, sacred assignment About Genesis Costa Mesa We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world. Learn more at: genesiscostamesa.com

    41 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    A Sacred Assignment // The Return to Holy Rhythms - Nehemiah 12 // Daena Dooley

    This Week at Genesis | Nehemiah 12 Daena led us through Nehemiah 12 by reminding us that the true work of renewal is not the rebuilding of stones but the rebuilding of souls. Nehemiah shows us a community returning to the rhythms that reshape the heart—holy purification, right worship, and faithful offering. Through Scripture, church tradition, and prophetic warnings, we’re invited to see how easily the human heart drifts toward forgetfulness and self-reliance. From Hosea to Deuteronomy to Psalms, the story is the same: when God blesses us, we’re tempted to forget Him. Yet the call of Nehemiah 12 is a return—a recommitment to worship, holiness, and generosity as practices that realign our souls to God. This week was a sober but hope-filled reminder: renewal begins when worship is restored, when idolatry is confronted, and when our offerings flow from a heart wholly belonging to God. 📖 Scripture: Nehemiah 12; Hosea 13; Deuteronomy 8 & 31; Psalm 81 ✨ Themes: Renewal, worship, holiness, generosity, returning to God About Genesis Costa Mesa: We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world. Learn more at: genesiscostamesa.com

    41 min

  6. 11/11/2025

    A Sacred Assignment // A Story Worth Telling - Nehemiah 9 // Chris Wienand

    This Week at Genesis | Nehemiah 9 This week, we walked through Nehemiah 9 — a moment where Israel remembers their whole story with God. The chapter reveals the pattern many of us know in our own lives: confession, freedom, wilderness, blessing, and rebellion. And yet, through every season, God’s mercy and faithfulness never waver. Nehemiah reminds us: We find God in confession — where our hearts are revealed and met with grace. We find God in freedom — remembering the One who delivers and sustains. We find God in the wilderness — even when we forget, resist, or wander. We find God in blessing — receiving provision we did not earn. We find God in rebellion — because He is the God who does not abandon His people. “But in Your great mercy You did not put an end to them or abandon them…” (Nehemiah 9:31) This is our foundation: a God who is mighty, merciful, and committed to dwelling with His people. 📖 Scripture: Nehemiah 9 ✨ Themes: God’s faithfulness, remembering our story, transformation of the heart About Genesis Costa Mesa We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. We seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and God’s work of renewal in the world. Learn more → https://www.genesiscostamesa.com

    45 min

  7. 11/05/2025

    A Sacred Assignment // A People with New Hearts - Nehemiah 8 // Tyler Cockrum

    Tyler led us through Nehemiah 8, where Israel gathers to hear the Scriptures read aloud after returning from exile. What looks at first like a simple moment of renewed devotion is actually part of a much larger story — a story of longing for God’s presence to return. Nehemiah isn’t ultimately about leadership strategies or personal self-rebuild. It is the story of a God who refuses to give up on dwelling with His people. Israel rebuilt the temple, rebuilt the walls, and returned home — but the presence of God did not yet return. Their hearts still needed to be made new. This chapter points forward to the moment when “the Word became flesh and tabernacled among us” (John 1:14) — Jesus Himself, the true presence of God dwelling with His people. And now, through the Holy Spirit, we are the temple — the dwelling place of God. The invitation for us today: “Holy Spirit, renew my heart. Make me a home for Your presence.” 📖 Scripture: Nehemiah 8; John 1:14; Jeremiah 31; Zechariah 2 ✨ Themes: The presence of God, new hearts, longing & fulfillment, the Spirit dwelling in us About Genesis Costa Mesa We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world. Learn more at: https://www.genesiscostamesa.com

    43 min
  8. A Sacred Assignment // Nehemiah 6 // Daena Dooley

    10/28/2025

    A Sacred Assignment // Nehemiah 6 // Daena Dooley

    This Week at Genesis | Nehemiah 6 This week, Deana continued our series through Nehemiah, reminding us that distraction, discredit, and fear are often the enemy’s tactics to pull us away from God’s work in our lives. Yet, like Nehemiah, we’re invited to remain steadfast — to stay at the wall, to pray for strengthened hands, and to courageously stand firm in what God has called us to build. 📖 Scripture: Nehemiah 6 ✨ Themes: Resisting distraction, standing firm in calling, perseverance in faith About Genesis Costa Mesa We are a Jesus-centered community shaped by the table, worship, prayer, story, and mission. Together we seek to bring the gospel to the nations, raise up leaders, and plant new Jesus-communities—living as the church both locally and globally. We hold fast to Scripture, the presence of the Spirit, and the call to join God’s work of renewal in the world. Learn more at: genesiscostamesa.com

    41 min
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    Genesis Costa Mesa
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
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