Missio Church - Bismarck

Josh Huseby
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Missio Church is a group of regular people following Jesus together. Our mission is to "Love Jesus and Live Sent."

  1. Aug 9

    James: A Handbook for Spiritual Maturity - Faith Works

    Verses Used: James 2:14-26Ephesians 2:8-9Genesis 22:15-18Genesis 15:4-6Joshua 2 Takeaways: Real Faith Trusts Compassion is one piece of evidence that the gospel has begun changing a heart. Compassion isn’t the cause of saving faith. It’s one of its fruits.James says, “Show me your faith apart from your works…” Noticing the word “show” we can see that faith is invisible but its fruit is seen.Demons know Jesus is God’s son, God exists, judgment is coming, and Jesus has authority.Having an intellectual understanding of Jesus is not the same as trusting Jesus with your heart; real faith trusts.Saving faith doesn’t merely agree with Jesus, it rests in Him. Real Faith Matures James points out that Abraham’s faith was active along with his works. Faith and obedience were working together.Obedience didn’t replace faith. It strengthened it, it matured. It brought it to its full expression.The actions don’t create the relationship, they deepen it, they reveal it. The same is true with faith.Abraham’s obedience didn’t earn God’s acceptance. It was the fruit of years of walking with Him.Obedience doesn’t compete with faith, it is one of the primary ways faith grows. Real Faith Shows Up Real faith endures trials, receives God’s word (specifically do-ers, not just those who hear the word), and shows mercy to all people. Real faith becomes visible. Discussion Questions: Which ditch are you more tempted to drift toward: Trying to earn God’s approval through your works or using grace as an excuse to stay the same? Why?James says even the demons believe and shudder. What does that reveal about the difference between correct theology and saving faith?Think of someone in your life who has a vibrant faith. What evidence of their faith do you see in the way they live?How is obedience different when it’s motivated by love and gratitude instead of guilt or fear? https://missio.life/home

  2. Aug 2

    James: A Handbook for Spiritual Maturity - Saving Seats

    Verses Used: James 2:1-13Luke 14:7-141 Samuel 16:7Matthew 7:1-2 Takeaways: We Naturally Reserve Seats Favoritism doesn’t begin with where someone sits. It begins with what my heart believes someone is worth.We may not overtly give someone special seats in our church, but the attitude behind what was happening with these early church members can show up for us too.Jesus actually gives two lessons: Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted, and invite the people who cannot repay you. A Reordered Seating Chart The world honors the successful, Jesus notices the forgotten; that’s the upside down kingdom. The world celebrates the influential, Jesus notices the forgotten.Consider the people Jesus stopped for: blind Bartimaeus, Zacchaeus, the woman caught in adultery, the Samaritan woman, lepers, children, and widows.The world judges by appearance, but God looks at the heart. The world measures people by appearance, but God measures the heart.The world rewards status, while Jesus honors humility. The world builds ladders, while Jesus gathers people around a table.Jesus reorders the seating chart. Everyone has value in the Kingdom. Everyone is loved and is welcome. Mercy Wins Mercy isn’t pretending sin doesn’t matter; mercy cost Jesus everything. At the cross, judgment fell. Justice was satisfied so mercy could triumph.The measure you use toward others reveals the measure you’ve understood from God.Jesus and James are not teaching salvation by works. They’re teaching that our treatment of others reveals the true condition of our hearts. Discussion Questions: What kinds of people are we most tempted to admire? What does that reveal about what we value?If everyone comes to Jesus by grace alone, why is favoritism so out of step with the gospel?Why is remembering God’s mercy toward us essential if we’re going to show mercy to others?What attitudes or assumptions make it difficult for us to see people the way Jesus sees them? https://missio.life/home

  3. Jul 26

    James: A Handbook for Spiritual Maturity - Mind the Gap

    Verses Used: James 1:19-27Luke 6:45 Takeaways: An Unteachable Heart Healthy anger is a voice to be heard about something that is not right. A passionate response to an injustice.Man’s anger is not a pure emotion; it is usually heavily impregnated with sin, self-importance, self assertion, intolerance, and/or stubbornness.In verse 21, James gives us a clue of how to close the gap. “...receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.”The Christian life isn’t behavior modification. It’s God’s word growing inside us. A Deceived Heart Information without obedience creates the illusion of maturity.Spiritual maturity isn’t measured by how much truth I’ve consumed. It’s measured by how much truth has changed me.We convince ourselves that exposure equals transformation. We assume because we felt convicted, we’ve changed.When the word reveals something to you like a mirror, do something about it. A Transformed Heart If you want to be a religious person, a spiritual person, a follower of Jesus tame your tongue. Don’t harm others with it.Christian love always moves toward people who have nothing to offer in return.The life of transformation does not come from sheer willpower or white knuckling obedience. It comes from a heart that has been transformed by grace.The gospel doesn’t eliminate obedience, but it changed the reason for it. Discussion Questions: Why is the gap between listening and living so dangerous?James says to “receive with meekness the implanted word.” What do you think it means for God’s Word to be implanted rather than simply heard?James calls us to be doers of the Word. How can we pursue obedience without slipping into a works-based mindset?If you were to act on just one thing God has already shown you, what would it be? https://missio.life/home

  4. Jul 19

    James: A Handbook for Spiritual Maturity - Through the Storm

    Verses Used: James 1:1-18 Takeaways: Mature Faith Sees Trials Differently Joy is not pretending pain doesn’t hurt. Joy is confidence that God is accomplishing something good, even when we can’t yet see it.We want God to calm the storm. Most of the time he doesn’t. He uses it to reveal His presence with us, His power to guide and provide what we need in the midst of the storm.The goal is maturity. James says, “...that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing”. In Greek, perfect would be described as something that has reached its intended purpose. Something fully developed, whole, complete, or mature.James wants us to consider that maybe God’s greatest work isn’t getting us out of the storm, but it’s us growing through the storm. Mature Faith Seeks God’s Wisdom James challenges us to pray, “God, what do You want to teach me?” and consider the hard questions like: How do I respond to this person? Do I speak up or stay quiet? How do I forgive someone who hurt me? How do I parent this child? How do I care for aging parents?Mature faith comes with open hands. It’s saying “Father, I trust You. Show me the way.” It isn’t being double minded or two souled where one foot is with the Father and one foot is somewhere else. That would be saying, “God, I want Your wisdom as long as it matches what I already want.”Mature faith doesn’t simply ask God to change our circumstances; it asks God to help us know what to do in the midst of them (wisdom).Trials have a way of exposing what we’re really trusting. Mature Faith Trusts the Father’s Character God may allow a trial. God never leads us into sin.At the root of every sin is a failure to trust God.The Progression of Sin looks like: Trial - Temptation - Desire - Sin - DeathWhen life hurts, don’t conclude that God has stopped being good. When temptation is strong, don’t conclude that God has abandoned you.Verse 17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”That Father gives generously. He gives wisdom. He gives every good and perfect gift.Don’t interpret God’s character through your circumstances. Interpret your circumstances through God’s character. Discussion Questions: James says, “Count it all joy.” How is joy different from pretending suffering doesn’t hurt?Think about a trial you’ve experienced. Looking back, how did God use it to grow your faith or reveal something about your heart?Why do you think our first instinct is usually to pray for the storm to end rather than asking what God wants to produce in us?When circumstances are difficult, what truths about God’s character are hardest for you to remember? https://missio.life/home

  5. Jul 12

    “Don’t You Understand Yet?” w/ Stu Streeter

    Verses Used: Mark 8:14-21John 10:27 Takeaways: What was the last question God asked you?Arguing pushes us away, but confessing our lack of understanding draws us near to JesusA simple practice for hearing God: 4 hours in a peaceful place with only a journal and a pen, write down what bubbles up, explore what questions God might be asking you, confess your need for him. https://missio.life/home

  6. Jun 28

    He Knows My Name w/ David Wisthoff

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  7. Jun 21

    The Heart of the Father (Best Dad Ever)

    Verses Used: Psalm 103:8-14Exodus 34:6-7DeuteronomyJeremiahLuke 15Matthew 7Romans 8 Takeaways: The Father is Compassionate Toward His Children In verse 8 it says, “The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry, and filled with unfailing love." Though sometimes we believe and think the opposite.Compassion is when someone sees your weakness, your pain, your struggle, and instead of moving away from you, they move toward you.David wants us to know God’s heart is bigger than our failures. The Father Forgives His Children Completely We are all guilty of sin which includes pride, envy, wrath, sloth, greed, gluttony, and/or lust.God’s anger is not opposed to his love; it flows from his love.The Father treated His Son as though He were guilty so that He could treat guilty sinners as beloved children.God’s love and forgiveness are immeasurable. The Father Understands His Children’s Weakness The Bible presents God as a Father who carries and disciplines His children, has compassion on His children, longs for wandering children, runs toward repentant children, gives good gifts to His children, and adopts sinners into His family through Jesus Christ.God knows our limitations, fears, exhaustion, struggles, and failures.Nothing surprises Him. He knows us completely.Biblical fear is not terror that causes us to run from God. It is reverence that causes us to run to God.Fear is a gift when it reminds us that we are not self-sufficient. Fear tells us we need help, fear tells us there are things we cannot control, and it tells us we are not as strong as we thought we were. Discussion Questions: Why might it be hard to grasp that God forgives and completely forgets our sins?Is understanding God’s love and compassion for you something that you struggle to believe at times? Why?God says we are but dust, we have limitations and weaknesses. Why is it hard for us to come to terms with this?Have you ever tried to hide from God? What was your reason for hiding? https://missio.life/home

  8. Jun 14

    Love Jesus Live Sent: Generosity Over Holding Back

    Verses Used: 2 Corinthians 9:6-102 Corinthians 8:2Malachi 3:8-12Matthew 6:21Matthew 6:24 Takeaways: Generosity begins when we recognize that everything we have is a gift from God. Generosity Begins with Trust A scarcity mindset is rooted in the belief that there is not enough to go around so I need to protect what I have. Some of our thoughts might include: What if I give and then don’t have enough? What if my contribution is too small to matter? What if I need that money later? What if I give and nobody appreciates it?God says you will have “all sufficiency in all things at all times.”The gospel itself is a story of generosity. “For God so loved the world that he gave…”A life that constantly holds back will experience fewer opportunities to see God work through them. In the passage today, Paul is not saying, “giving money means getting more money.” Generosity is a Matter of the Heart A guilt culture says, “You have to”; a generous culture says, “You get to.” Generosity Shows up in Other Areas Financial generosity looks like: donations to ministry or benevolent needs. Holding back looks like not giving.Missional generosity looks like opening our homes, serving others, and making room for people far from God. Holding back sounds like, “I don't really care that much about your needs or pointing you toward Jesus.”Relational generosity looks like giving time, attention, hospitality, and encouragement. Holding back sounds like, “I’m not available”, “I don’t have time for you”, or it looks like holding back encouragement or kindness. Generosity is choosing to use whatever God has given me for the benefit of someone else. Discussion Questions: How have you seen God be generous to you in your life?What messages resonate with you from the scarcity mindset? Why?What do our spending, priorities, and use of time reveal about what we truly value?Which area of generosity comes most naturally to you? Which area is most difficult for you to live open-handedly? (Financially, serving, hospitality, encouragement, time, relationships, etc.) https://missio.life/home

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  • Creator
    Josh Huseby
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    186
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    © Copyright 2026 Josh Huseby
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