Basileia Blog

Basileia Sunday Gathering - January 1, 2012

2012-01-01T19:59:56+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
The Beginning of Wisdom - David Ruis

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes

Basileia Sunday Gathering - November 6, 2011

2011-11-06T20:08:09+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
Faith Working Through Love - Don Williams

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes

Streams in the Wasteland

2011-10-25T03:05:09+00:00

When one of the guys in our community led worship this weekend, he shared and taught a new song he’d written. The song, inspired by his own journey, stood out to me because it so beautifully captured the experience of so many who live here and continue to come.

I meet a lot of people through church and in the community, many who have been here for several years, and many others who’ve been year less than 1-2 years. Still, a constant theme runs through most of our conversations – “I believe God called me here, but I’m not sure I know why anymore or what He’s doing…did I make the right decision? It’s not what I thought…so why did he bring me here?”

I’m often reassuring people that they are not alone and that many others are in the same boat. I’m not sure what it is about L.A, I’ve never lived any place like it. So transient, so creative, so multi-faceted…and so incredibly unsure.

Some people seem a bit irresponsible, moving out on a creative whim with passion to pursue dreams with no real call or plan. Others only come because they were sure God called them, but then become unsure why or how things will turn out and begin to doubt. Either way, instability, change, and confusion appear to be the norm here.

This psalm speaks to all of us in that state…stepping out in faith and crying out to God for his presence and peace as we surrender all to follow his call…

Streams in the Wasteland (A Psalm of L.A.)

by Kevin Pecota

On this windy road, I’m traveling along

Don’t know where I’m going, but still I’m moving on

The words that you have spoken, ring distant in my ear

Once a vivid word, now cluttered with my fears

Oh, I know you’re everywhere

You’re the God that called the universe to be

Oh, if you’re here with me

There’s no mountain that I know I can’t defeat

You provide streams in the wasteland, and ground for my feet

The next step I take, you’ve been there before me

Though I don’t see where I’m going, I know you’ll never leave

Take me to the place where you want me to be

So here we are together, I know I’m not alone

But what about your promise, to put me on a throne

I’ll take the road less traveled, if that is what you want

But don’t forget your servant, still trying to move on.

Lord, I hope that you don’t want me to suffer on this road

I hope that you’ve got a place for me that I can call home

Lord, I wish that you elevate me now, to the highest mountain where

I can see everything, everything

You provide streams in the wasteland, and ground for my feet

The next step I take, you’ve been there before me

Though I don’t see where I’m going, I know you’ll never leave

Take me to the place where you want me to be

Basileia Sunday Gathering - October 9, 2011

2011-10-09T17:02:30+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
Basileia Vision: The Basileia Journey - David Ruis

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes

Basileia Sunday Gathering - October 2, 2011

2011-10-02T16:16:52+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
Basileia Vision: The Basileia Dream (Part 2) - Anita Ruis

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes

Basileia Sunday Gathering - September 25, 2011

2011-09-25T14:16:16+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
Basileia Vision: The Basileia Dream - David Ruis

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes

A Month of Basileia Vision

2011-09-19T18:58:13+00:00

As we crest into the final phase of 2011 join us as we recapture the Basileia dream over the next several weeks. One of the ancient sages stated, "Where there is no prophetic vision the people stumble all over themselves." (Proverbs 29:18 ESV / The Message) It is in this spirit we'll explore God's call on the Basileia tribe in Hollywood/LA and wrestle with the invitation to walk out our faith and calling in this community individually and corporately.

September 18 :: The Basileia Story
Anchored to the snapshot of the church in Acts 5:12-17 we’ll explore the unique story of Basileia.

September 25 :: The Basileia Dream
With John 15 as a back-drop we’ll unlock the guts of the initial part of our vision: Friends Sharing Life, Faith and Resource.

October 2 :: The Basileia Dream
Continuing to explore our vision, Anita Ruis will bring her unique perspective and insights as we talk about what it means to be SELF SUFFICIENT IN CHRIST and INTER-DEPENDENT IN COMMUNITY using Galatians 6:1-5 to guide our discussion.

October 9 :: The Basileia Journey
The last piece of our vision, MISSIONAL IN ENGAGEMENT will be discussed in light of Acts 16:1-10 as we call each other into community and out into our culture and our world.

[Throughout these gatherings our posture in worship and prayer will remain the same. Just wanted everyone to have a heads up as to the content of teaching during the time. Our series in Galatians naturally brings us to a focus of how our freedom in God‘s Grace bleeds into community and relationships so the timing of this focus is right on schedule with more than just the calendar.]

October 10 - 14 :: Seek Week
We are inviting the community to fast and pray during this week ... more details will be forthcoming.

October 16 :: Basileia Baptisms
We are stoked that there are several in the community wanting to step out in this declaration of faith ... if you would like to be baptized please let us know!

“But now you have arrived at your destination: By Faith in Christ your are in direct relationship with God. Your Baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved dressing you in adult faith wardrobe - Christ’s life, The fulfillment of God’s original promise. Galatians 3:25-27 (The Message)

Basileia Sunday Gathering - September 18, 2011

2011-09-18T17:01:04+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
Basileia Vision: The Basileia Story - David Ruis

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes

Basileia Sunday Gathering - September 11, 2011

2011-09-11T15:00:05+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
Freedom From & Freedom To - David Ruis

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes

Basileia Sunday Gathering - August 28, 2011

2011-08-28T21:54:54+00:00

Basileia Sunday Gathering
Christ Only vs. Christ Plus - Don Williams

Click here to listen to the podcast

Subscribe to the Basileia podcast feed in iTunes