Donna Bloomfield shares her experience working in Burundi, witnessing God’s transformative power among displaced communities. Initially questioning God amidst suffering, she discovered that love and service bring hope and change. By teaching sustainable farming and providing practical help, she saw lives transformed spiritually and physically.
JR spends time interviewing Brandon Freitas and Sue Pasini about their connections in the global mission field.
Tyler Redden encourages the congregation to re-engage in foundational practices to further their walk with Christ.
JR emphasizes the depth of God’s love shown through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and resurrection, symbolizing victory over sin and death and invites listeners to respond by trusting in God, fostering a relationship with Him, and surrendering their lives.
Are parts of you dead, even starting to rot? As with Lazarus, Jesus calls us while we are still dead; he resurrects every dead thing and brings it back to life! He died not just to get us to heaven later, but to bring us peace, joy, life, and resurrection – right here, right now! Things just don’t stay dead around Jesus, as he told Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha.
Jason focuses on Jesus as our shepherd, emphasizing worship, recognizing our weaknesses, and biblical references of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Jesus is portrayed as guiding, providing for, correcting, and protecting His followers, paralleling a shepherd’s care for their sheep. Jason emphasizes the importance of recognizing God’s voice, trusting in His provision and correction, and seeking a personal relationship with God and encourages individuals to turn to God for guidance and prepare for Easter.
JR delves into Jesus being the light of the world, focusing on the significance of light both scientifically and symbolically. He then emphasizes how following Jesus brings life, exposes darkness within us, and fosters authenticity and accountability and concludes with a call for listeners to reflect on shining Jesus’ light through humility, compassion, and transformation in a dark and broken world.
JR discusses obedience to God, emphasizing that it's a choice of love and trust rather than fear. Obedience leads to blessings and alignment with God's will, while disobedience leads to cursing and separation. Grace enables us to be obedient and experience God's blessings, not as a license for intentional disobedience. JR closes by challenging the congregation to prioritize obedience to God, embrace His plans, and seek guidance for their faith journey.
Be a finisher! In 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Paul spends some of his last days encouraging Timothy to finish the work he’s started. What has God called you to finish?
Faithfulness is our responsibility – the outcome is God’s. Every interaction, blessing, and prompting is a chance to obey God, bless others, and be faithful, and our faithfulness to God merely reflects His faithfulness toward us. Faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit, and fruit that brings nourishment to others is good fruit.
Believers should commit to planned, regular giving before other expenses (not just spontaneous, when you feel like it or can afford it); don’t rob God of tithes and offerings. He says to test him in this; he’ll open the windows of heaven and pour out more than enough (Malachi 3:10). Even if you have little, it’s all from God – so give back to him first, before anything else, and he will provide. Anita has learned this from experience – by always trusting and giving, even when she couldn’t make ends meet.
Paul Simpson shares on the significance of partnership in spreading the gospel. He shares stories of friendship and collaborations with churches in various countries, illustrating the power of working together and further demonstrates that point through Daniel 2:31-45 before closing by encouraging the congregation to recognize the work God is doing globally and stirring them to take part in that work.
JR Quigley discusses the importance of being devoted to God and prioritizing Him in our lives, highlighting the value of pre-deciding to make good choices and emphasizing the significance of devotion to Jesus. He encourages the congregation to seek first the kingdom of God and to develop a relationship with Jesus through reading the Bible, praying, fellowship, and breaking bread together.
Jason Harris discusses the importance of consistency in our decision-making and actions as Christians. He emphasizes the concept of pre-deciding, making decisions ahead of time to provide clear direction. Jason focuses on the power of consistency in various aspects of life, highlighting the example of Daniel in the Bible, and encourages the congregation to prioritize consistency, plan for failure, and find joy in the process, while relying on God’s help and faithfulness.
JR Quigley focuses on the power of making decisions and the importance of pre-deciding to resist temptation. The sermon highlights the need to have a plan in place to avoid making bad decisions and being tempted. It encourages listeners to pre-decide their values and make choices based on those values and emphasizes considering the consequences of decisions, planning an escape from tempting situations, and seeking guidance and forgiveness from Jesus.
JR Quigley discusses the excitement of a new year and the opportunity for new beginnings. He challenges the belief that worldly things alone bring fulfillment and highlights the importance of good decision-making, highlighting that our ability to make decisions is a gift from God. JR encourages pre-deciding and aligning choices with values and faith, ultimately trusting in God’s guidance and grace for a more fulfilling life.
Pastor Quigley explores the meaning behind the Christmas carol “O Come Emmanuel.” He explains that the song reflects the anticipation of God rescuing Israel and all believers through Jesus and emphasizes the power and presence of God with us, encouraging the congregation to recognize His refuge and strength. Quigley addresses difficult experiences and emphasizes that God sees and knows all, and will bring justice.
JR Quigley reflects on the popular Christmas carol “Away in a Manger,” highlighting the phrase “the little Lord Jesus” and exploring the meaning of Jesus being Lord. He emphasizes the need to surrender aspects of our lives to Jesus’ lordship, trusting His authority over us, and challenges listeners to examine areas where they may be holding onto control.
JR explores the importance of faith in Christianity and discusses the history and significance of the Christmas carol "O Come All Ye Faithful" and how it taught theological truths. Faith is defined as more than belief, involving trust, loyalty, and action. JR emphasizes nurturing and growing one's faith through prayer, reading the Bible, and seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit.
MHCC elder Tyler Redden kicks off our new series, Carols, with "O Holy Night." Tyler reflects on the significance of Christmas carols and specifically focuses on the song's connection to hope in Jesus Christ. It explores the history of "O Holy Night," emphasizing its origins and popularity despite attempts to ban it. The main theme centers around finding hope in Christ amidst the weariness and challenges of the world today and encourages listeners to hold onto hope, emphasizes the transformative power of a new day with Christ, and concludes with a call to prayer for those facing struggles.
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Vision & Values is a great opportunity for those who are newer to MHCC to learn more about who we are, our beliefs, and our structure. Hosted several times per year, this is the perfect opportunity for anybody with questions about us to have them answered.
Next Vision & Values: September 17th, 11:15-12:45 – lunch is provided!
