Dwelling Place Anaheim

Dwelling Place Anaheim
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The story of Dwelling Place Anaheim has always been one of joining with the story of God, following where He leads and pursuing His presence. We are a community with a rich history in renewal and with a destiny to bring life to the city. Listen to our Sunday sermons here.

Episodes

  1. 12/21/2025

    Governing Peace

    In Governing Peace, James reflects on the promise of peace at the heart of the Christmas story — not a shallow calm or seasonal feeling, but a peace that rules in the middle of disruption. Through the nativity, the words of Isaiah, and the life of Jesus, we are invited to see peace not as something we achieve, but as Someone we receive. This message reframes peace as the loving government of Christ over our hearts, minds, and lives. From personal testimony to moments of Scripture where storms rage and fear rises, we discover that peace does not wait for circumstances to improve — it enters the chaos and establishes rule there. An invitation for anyone feeling weary, anxious, or overwhelmed, Governing Peace reminds us that true peace is found not in control, escape, or resolution, but in surrendering to the Prince of Peace and allowing His reign to grow within us.

    50 min

  2. 12/16/2025

    Faithful In The Valley

    In this Rising Generations Family Service, Daniel speaks to the beauty and complexity of family life — reminding us that God doesn't wait for perfection before He moves. Through stories of children leading with faith, families stepping into obedience, and lives being formed in the midst of tension and challenge, we see how God meets us right where we are. Drawing from Psalm 84 and the image of the Valley of Baca, this message reframes the valleys we walk through — not as places to avoid, but as places where God forms resilience, faith, and courage. From moments of honest struggle to a gentle reminder from the Father's heart, this message carries one clear word over our year: well done. An encouragement for parents, families, and anyone walking through a hard season, this message reminds us that obedience — not perfection — is what delights the heart of God.

    35 min

  3. 12/08/2025

    The Gift of Peace

    As Advent begins, we remember the stunning arrival of Jesus. In this week's message, Joel invites us to unwrap a gift often overlooked yet desperately needed: the gift of peace. Peace was not a last-minute addition to Christmas. The prophets promised it, heaven proclaimed it, and Jesus Himself embodied it. But this peace is not the absence of problems—it's the presence of a Person. It's a peace that doesn't crumble when life is confusing, painful, or uncertain. It's a peace not as the world gives, but as Jesus gives—indestructible, unending, and anchored in Him. Joel leads us through Scripture and the story of Jesus' life to recalibrate our understanding of peace. From Bethlehem to the cross, we discover that true peace isn't found in perfect circumstances, but in the Prince of Peace Himself. This Christmas, don't leave this gift unopened. Take hold of His peace, let it steady your heart, and allow it to shape your life. Jesus is peace. His arrival is peace. And His peace knows no end.

    47 min

  4. 11/30/2025

    Blessed are those who are Persecuted.

    What do you do when you're misrepresented, insulted, or spoken about unfairly? Jesus calls moments like these blessed—not because they feel good, but because they form us. Persecution isn't a sign that something has gone wrong; it's often proof that God is doing something right. In this final week of our Good News for Broken Hearts series, Alan helps us see that every assignment attracts adversaries as we sit under the text. Bitterness shrinks the heart. Love enlarges it. When we pray instead of react, when we stay patient instead of demanding, God uses what hurts to shape what lasts. Our pain can either harden us or become holy ground—an invitation to deeper purpose. Jesus calls us salt and light—people who don't hide, don't withdraw, and don't let darkness define them. Your pain isn't pointless; it's potential. Don't waste it. The harvest on the other side of tears is real. If you've ever wondered how to keep your heart soft when life goes below the belt, this message is for you. God doesn't just heal broken hearts—He enlarges them.

    56 min

  5. 11/23/2025

    Transforming The Future

    This week on The Way of Compassion—our final week in this series—we step into a bigger vision of what God is building among us: a future where mercy doesn't stay momentary, but becomes multiplied. Isaiah 32 reminds us that "generous people plan to do what is generous — and they stand firm in their generosity." That's the posture of this House: standing firm as compassion rises. For years we've met the need. But now God is inviting us deeper — from meeting needs to hosting His Presence, from seeing the poor as projects to walking with them as partners, from mercy in emergency to mercy that empowers. It's the shift from what was… to what will be. And Isaiah 61 gives us the blueprint: "They will rebuild, restore, and renew." This is the kind of compassion heaven trusts — mercy strong enough to rebuild families, restore dignity, and renew whole communities. The future we're stepping into is built not on programs but on priests — sons and daughters carrying His heart into ordinary places with extraordinary faithfulness. This week, we sow with vision. We give with expectation. And together we say: "God, build compassion through us… that transforms the future."

    58 min

  6. 11/16/2025

    Building a House of Compassion

    This week we continue our journey along The Way of Compassion — stepping deeper into what it means not just to feel compassion, but to build a House of Compassion. Compassion is more than a moment; it's a home. More than a theory; it's our daily story. It's written in every pantry line, every prayer, every volunteer who shows up before dawn and stays long after the last guest leaves. Last week we said compassion begins with people, not programs. This week, we step into what that means: We build together. Because compassion without structure burns out. Structure without compassion dries out. But when grace and structure meet, God builds something that lasts. A house that outlasts a moment. A house that sustains compassion. A house that holds room for transformation — not transaction. We're learning that faithfulness isn't proven in abundance, but in endurance. So we keep serving. We keep showing up. We keep rebuilding. Not because we're married to a model, but because we're married to the mission: His House. His Presence. His Compassion. God is inviting us to build a faithful house of compassion — a house that is Spirit-led, people-shaped, and presence-driven. A house sustained not by outside supply, but by the generosity of the family who calls this home.

    52 min

  7. 11/09/2025

    The Way of Compassion

    This week we begin our journey toward our Thanksgiving Offering — a sacred moment to open our hearts wider and let compassion rise.   When government systems pause, compassion must not. Because compassion was never meant to depend on a program — it was meant to flow through people. When compassion is only structural, it can be stopped. But when compassion becomes personal, it's unstoppable.   Isaiah 61 reminds us that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us — to bring good news to the poor, healing to the brokenhearted, and freedom to the captive. God's compassion isn't something we run; it's something we carry. It doesn't start with a pantry or a program — it starts with a person. It begins with the Spirit of God resting on a son or daughter willing to be moved by His heart.   This is the Way of Compassion: Spirit-filled compassion. Spontaneous compassion. Sustained compassion.   In this season, God is building not just a people who serve, but a house of priests — sons and daughters marked by mercy, ministers of His presence in ordinary places.   Because for us, the poor are not our projects; they are our partners. The rescued become rescuers. And every act of compassion becomes an altar — a place where heaven touches earth.   The Divine Dream is a Dwelling Place — a House of ministers before God. His House filled with His Presence. His Presence upon His People.

    52 min
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The story of Dwelling Place Anaheim has always been one of joining with the story of God, following where He leads and pursuing His presence. We are a community with a rich history in renewal and with a destiny to bring life to the city. Listen to our Sunday sermons here.

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