On the Table 2024
What does the Scripture teach about justice? Faith or science? What do I do with my doubts? What is the unforgivable sin? What does God say about technology? Isn’t the church full of hypocrites? God welcomes us with our questions and meets us with His grace and truth. Join us for our series, On the Table, as we unpack six new pressing questions about the Christian faith.
Series Topics
Jan 4, 6 & 7
Isn’t the church full of hypocrites?
Matthew 23:1-12
Jan 11, 13 & 14
Murder, suicide, adultery: What is the unforgivable sin?
Matthew 12:30-32; Hebrews 10:26-31
Jan 18, 20 & 21
Technology: God’s blessing or man’s downfall?
Titus 1:15-16
Jan 25, 27 & 28
Faith vs Science: Can it only be one?
Isaiah 40:26, Romans 1:20
Feb 1, 3 & 4
Woke and Social Justice: What does the Scripture teach?
Micah 6:8
Feb 8, 10 & 11
The path of deconstruction: What do I do with my doubts?
John 6:66-70
Resources
As you continue to pursue the heart of God and invite Him into the big questions we are asking during this series, Mariners is offering these additional resources, events, and groups to support you on your journey.
Annual Read
Annual Read
Join us in reading Scripture every day with our 2024 Annual Read: Holiness Day By Day by Jerry Bridges
You can also listen along daily through the Gospel Every Day Podcast.
If I Had More Time Podcast
Weekly Listening
If I Had More Time Podcast
Listen to these deeper conversations with Senior Pastor Eric Geiger and members of our teaching team as they process biblical truths and share insights and personal takeaways from the weekend message.
Isn’t the church full of hypocrites?
Rooted
Rooted is our 10-week small group experience designed to connect you to God, the church, and your purpose. If you’ve never experienced Rooted, sign-up for our Winter session beginning the week of January 16 at all our congregations and online.
Murder, suicide, adultery: What is the unforgivable sin?
Remedy
Remedy is a Christ-centered recovery program on Monday evenings for anyone experiencing challenges in life arising from unprocessed past trauma or unhealthy patterns of coping. Remedy offers real tools to stay connected and free, leverages tried and true principles of recovery in a group setting, and is rooted in the larger story of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Technology: God’s blessing or man’s downfall?
Parenting, Social Media, and Raising Kids Who Will Walk with God: with Eric and Kaye Geiger
Jan 24 (Wed)
What does God’s Word say about discipling our children in today’s culture of evolving technology? Whether you have teenagers or toddlers, technology is an everyday reality in the world in which our kids live. Eric and Kaye Geiger will share practical experience and tools to help you navigate the pressures and presence of technology as well as best practices to put in place for your kids. Join us for this impactful evening with the Geigers as we learn and grow together.
Leaders in Tech
Feb 4 (Sun)
If you work in the tech space or are studying in this area, we invite you to join Eric Geiger and special guest Bobby Gruenewald (Pastor, Innovation Leader at Life.Church and the Founder and CEO of the YouVersion Bible App) to discuss the importance of your faith in the industry. Come to the 11:30a Sun service at Mariners Irvine and stay after to enjoy lunch, a time of gathering with others in your field and encouragement from your pastor and an expert in the tech field!
Faith vs Science: Can it only be one?
A Conversation on Mental Health & Faith
Jan 28 (Sun)
Come to the 11:30a Sunday service at Mariners Irvine then stay after as we hear from Christian counselors, therapists and psychologists about the intersection and integration of faith and mental health. Come ready to learn, engage, ask questions, and find resources for you and your family.
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
by Tim Keller
Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Timothy Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one.
Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity
by Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath
Listen as twelve men and women from five different countries across a variety of professions—philosophers, artists, historians, engineers, scientists, and more—explain their journeys from atheism to faith. In the end, you may come away having reached the same conclusion: authentic Christian faith is in fact more intellectually convincing and rational than New Atheism.
The Pathway from Atheism to Christianity with Dr. Ed Stetzer
Ed Stetzer talks with Dr. Alister McGrath about the perceptions atheists have of Christianity and the circumstances that can lead these skeptics to reconsider faith in Jesus.
Woke and Social Justice: What does the Scripture teach?
Do Justice: Serve with Outreach!
Feb 1, 3 & 4
After every service, Outreach ministries will be sharing about how to do justice as God intended. Click the link to below to register for one of our upcoming Ministry Interest Meetings.
The Image of God
Our belief about justice is deeply rooted in the image of God. If you haven’t already, we invite you to take Deep Dive: The Image of God individually or with your group. You can find out more information at the link below.
The path of deconstruction: What do I do with my doubts?
Doubting My Doubts Workshop
Feb 11 (Sun)
We all have questions. From the reality of suffering to the disentanglement of cultural Christianity from confident faith, what should our posture be as we wrestle through our doubts and engage others in meaningful conversations?
Come to the 11:30a Sun service at Mariners Irvine on Feb 11 and stay after for this panel-driven discussion hosted by our Irvine Discipleship Pastor, John Thomas, as we learn how tough questions can actually bring us closer to Jesus—not further from Him. Make sure you’ve heard the weekend message: The path of deconstruction: What do I do with my doubts from our series, On the Table, to get the most out of this impactful workshop.
Christianity in Culture
Christianity in Culture with Ed Stetzer
Joining God in the Restoration of All Things
Feb 21-Mar 20
A new 5-week seminar series to help Christians engage in vital discussions with confidence and grace.
Youth
For Youth
Youth midweek groups will follow along with the weekend message topic and have deeper discussions in Life Groups. Want to get connected? Learn more and sign up for Youth Life Groups through the button below!
