Sunday, October 20, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 28:8-10
This week, we look at 1 Chronicles 28 to see David's charge to Solomon and the children of Israel. We are challenged to seek and keep God's word, to know, serve, and love God personally, and to build the church up.
Sunday, October 06, 2019
As we approach the new nominations for the office of deacon at MBT, we jump out of 1 Chronicles 27 into the new testament to examine what a deacon is and who is qualified to hold the office.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Passage: Proverbs 24:3-14
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 26:4-5
The bible points to Jesus Christ as the King of kings and Lord of lords. The book of 1 Chronicles is no exception. This week, we examine a few names and their meanings to see Jesus and his sacrifice for our sin jump right out of the pages of what is usually viewed as a boring history book in the bible.
Sunday, September 08, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 24:0
This week we examine what the bible says about sin and our friendships.
Sunday, September 01, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 23:0
This week we examine what the bible says about being a servant of God and a man of God through the examples of such men as Aaron, Moses, David, and more.
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 19:0
From 1 Chronicles 19, we see that the children of Ammon had many choices to make. So did the Syrians...and so did David. We are challenged by this passage to consider some of the biblical choices we have to make in choosing who we are going to be.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 15:0
This week, we look at David bring the ark of God into the city of David, this time after the order that the Lord had laid out for him. We see in this a picture of Jesus Christ going before us, making a way for us to be in the presence of God.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 11:1
We look at 1 Chronicles 11 and see that just as the children of Israel gathered themselves together to David, we are called to have fellowship together with Christ and function as the body of Christ.
Sunday, February 03, 2019
Passage: 1 Chronicles 3:0
This week we look into 1 Chronicles 3 at a few names that are missing from Christs genealogy in Matthew 1. We explore the lives and hearts of these men, taking some warnings for our walk with the Lord.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16
Sunday, December 09, 2018
Passage: Genesis 10:0 & Genesis 17:0
As we begin our survey through 1 Chronicles, we parked on a word study on "begat" that takes us to two stories: Cush begetting Nimrod and Abraham begetting Isaac. These two stories teach us a valuable lesson. We must always let God drive our lives because when we take the steering wheel, we end up in places we don't want to be.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:5-14
As Paul concludes the second letter to the Corinthians, he uses the word "reprobates" three verses in a row. We take a look at how God uses this word in the Bible and see the severity and criticality of receiving and accepting God's word to us. We examine the great need to follow Christ at any cost and even when no one else will.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Passage: John 15:7-8
Duration: 36:25
From our passage today, we learn about God's invitation to believers to abide in him and his words in us. We learn about how it is that God works in and through a believer and what might be hindering us from abiding in the Lord.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Passage: John 15:4
Duration: 36:15
This morning we take a look at what God's word says about bearing fruit.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 12:7-13
Duration: 40:55
This morning we considered Paul's thorn in the flesh, the spiritual battle we are in, what God was up to with Paul and the Corinthians, and how to view spiritual authority.
Monday, July 02, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 & Genesis 3:1-7
Duration: 41:37
We continue our study of the exhortation Paul gives when he references Genesis 3. We "view the film" of our foe and how he plays his game. We look at how to prepare for spiritual warfare against our enemy.
Monday, July 02, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 & Genesis 3:1-7
Duration: 41:37
We continue our study of the exhortation Paul gives when he references Genesis 3. We "view the film" of our foe and how he plays his game. We look at how to prepare for spiritual warfare against our enemy.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4
Duration: 41:35
This week, we will look at the necessity of abiding in Christ's word. There is an enemy on the prowl, looking to confuse, accuse, and destroy God's children. It is imperative that we know our Father's words.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Passage: John 15:1-11
Duration: 48:38
This week, we took time to examine John 15. Here we found many keys and directives to move forward into the summer and into the coming season of transition and promotion
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Passage: & 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Duration: 43:56
From this passage, we see that the word of God is so crucial for our lives. It is the standard, the safety, the sword, the support, and so much more!
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:12-15
Next we are examining what it means to give ourselves to the needs of the body and how this brings blessing to us. How great it is to give of ourselves in order to be a blessing to the body!
Sunday, April 08, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 9:8-11
Duration: 47:16
This week we examine what God says for those who give themselves to him. When we have faith to seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness, he will take care of us. This principle of God's faithfulness to us and his promises drives everything that we do!
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:10-15
Duration: 34:36
Paul continues chapter 8 with instructions about performing what they have desired to do. We see the implications that the Judgment Seat of Christ give. We can't just intend for people to be saved, intend to give financially, or intend to participate in the great commission. We have to get on the field and play offense.
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:1-7
Duration: 28:00
Paul guides the attention of the church in Corinth to the churches of Macedonia, where they were thriving as a result of the grace of God. Paul is challenging the church at Corinth to continue in the grace that God has given them and to continue to grow.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Duration: 45:05
Paul addresses the stark difference between the life, fellowship, and purpose of a believer and a nonbeliever. This is a hard truth: God calls us to come out from among the sin and people who drag us down to sin and BE HIS PEOPLE.
Sunday, February 04, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13
This week, we learn about the function of the Holy Ghost. We see in scripture that once we are in Christ, the Holy Ghost doesn't condemn us for our sin. It convicts us and draws us to righteousness through the word of God. Paul exhorts the Corinthians to move past their sin. Paul and the Holy Ghost are not condemning THEM. Paul invites the church to have a heart for the work of God.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19
Duration: 27:32
We see the liberty of seeing one another in light of who we are IN CHRIST. We no longer look at one another after the flesh. We see and treat people in light of the blood of Christ paying for our sins and shortcomings.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15
Duration: 27:20
When we speak with faith, crying out to God, calling on God in the midst of trials and tribulations, this will lead to us calling others to God in spite of our circumstances. We must understand the reality of the upcoming Judgment Seat of Christ, and the importance of abiding in Christ. Lastly, we give thanks to God for his abundant through the good and the bad, endeavoring to keep unity, and in turn giving glory to God.
Sunday, October 08, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Duration: 59:03
This week we conclude our three part message, explaining how God has used Israel throughout the last several thousands years. We see what God's heart is for Israel and what our heart ought to be toward them.
Sunday, October 01, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Duration: 39:09
This morning we continued our survey of two dispensations: the Abrahamic Patriarchs/Promise and the Mosaic Law...In other words, we are looking in the Bible at what makes Israel so stinking special. Why are they mentioned so often and why do they matter so much? What makes them unique among other nations and people groups?
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Duration: 54:00
As we wrap up chapter 3 in 2 Corinthians, Paul makes reference to the ministry of Moses to the children of Israel. In preparing to look at that ministry, we take a step back and look at God's promise to Abraham and his seed.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:7-11
Duration: 28:29
This week we look at two ministries that we see in 2 Corinthians 3: Moses' Ministry and the New Testament Minister's Ministry (ours). Being made able ministers, we have an awesome relationship with our Master, an awesome Leader through the journey, and an awesome Word.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 3:1-11
Duration: 50:24
The Word of God shows us the power of our testimony, the power of Christ in us, and the great privilege it is to be made able ministers in Christ.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
Duration: 52:27
This morning we learned about the promise of God that we can be more than conquerors in communicating the gospel everywhere, the gift of God that we can be a sweet savour of Christ to God, and the expectations of living a life of sincerity and godliness.
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Passage: Genesis 22:1-5
Duration: 1:01:25
This morning we look at what the word of God says about worship and how we are called to worship God with everything that we have at every moment of our life.
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:12-13
Duration: 1:05:58
Today we examined Paul's example of unity with the body and having a heart to do ministry with and to his brothers and sisters in Christ. We also heard the rich testimonies of high school students from All Church Retreat.
Sunday, July 09, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:12-13
Duration: 46:02
Last week we looked at speaking the truth in love with your brother and sister in Christ. This week, we look at speaking the truth in love to the lost.
Sunday, July 02, 2017
Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:1-11
Duration: 56:59
Here in Paul's second letter to the church at Corinth, we see God's heart for genuine reconciliation. Paul gives us a great example of how to speak and how to forgive our brothers and sisters.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Passage: Colossians 3:5-8 & 1 Timothy 4:13-16
Duration: 49:14
We continue to see the vision for our youth ministry as we finish chapter 1 of 2 Corinthians. Last week, we covered Say. and Pray. This week, we look at Behave. and Meditate.
Sunday, June 04, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:23-24
Duration: 48:44
As the summer begins, we look at what the word says about what God wants from us in this new season. The vision for our ministry contains the same three goals: unity, discipleship, evangelism. But what does that look like for us right now while we are out of school?
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 2:15-22
Duration: 41:59
Once we get saved, we still have a lot of promises from God for daily victorious living. However, with a plethora of lies and enticing traps in the world, we must be diligent to believe God at his word for the blessing he has in store for us.
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14
Duration: 55:39
Once we are saved from our sin, we instantly become children of the King. But what does that mean? What does that look like? From 2 Corinthians, Paul gives us some simple examples of how to approach life and live as the new creatures that we have become.
Sunday, May 07, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
Duration: 44:47
We look at Paul's example of unity in the midst of trouble and how that should inspire and instruct us to do the same. God wants every bit of us, even when circumstances are extremely hard.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Passage: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7
Duration: 1:01:28
This morning we looked at the context of 2 Corinthians and then the first few verses. We see that God is very much involved in hard times and has a purpose for the hardest circumstances in life.
Sunday, April 02, 2017
This week, we examine what the Bible says about salvation: what it is, where it comes from, how to get it, what it does, and what we do with it.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:18-23
Duration: 52:03
Using Paul's testimony, we can see that God is a provider. We access his provision through faith, which looks like pursuing God or seeking first the kingdom of God.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Passage: Romans 5:1-2
Duration: 40:28
Sunday, March 05, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:10-13
Duration: 58:08
God gives Christians all things that we need to grow and mature according to his word. We can leave our childish ways behind and follow after Christ and his mission by clinging to his word in any circumstances.
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:8-9
Duration: 1:00:06
God gives us, as new creatures in Christ, clear instructions on how to think and pray. We are to put off the old man and put on the new, but with that comes developing new habits and ways of living that must come straight from the Word.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:4-7
Duration: 58:18
From this passage in Philippians, we read Paul using a lot of absolutes. That is because we belong to an absolute God. He was "all in" on the cross, is "all in" with his love for us now, and wants us to be "all in" for Him in our every day lives.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:2-3
Duration: 1:43:11
We examine the two sisters in Ezekiel 23, the two sisters in Christ in Philippians 4, and some simple instructions for prayer in 1 Timothy 2.
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Duration: 44:12
In order to function biblically as the church, we must stand in one spirit and keep one another accountable, knowing what the will of God is.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Duration: 1:00:54
When we are saved, we are placed in Christ. This also means that we are standing in grace; one just has to have faith to access, understand, and unlock it.
Sunday, December 04, 2016
Passage: Philippians 4:1
Duration: 51:40
Spiritual warfare is a real part of a Christian's life. Satan has deceptive devices that he deploys, but God gave us armor to put on. We must understand who our enemy is and how to wield our armor.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Passage: Philippians 4:1 & 1 Corinthians 16:3-4
Duration: 56:48
Paul encourages the church to stand fast in the Lord. In this message, we explore other instances in scripture that we see the exhortation to stand in the Lord and what that looks like for us.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Passage: Philippians 3:17-21
Duration: 51:16
We are wired to worship and we are wired to follow. Paul implores the church to decide today who they will follow. If we decide we won't follow the examples we have at church, we are deciding to follow someone else down a path that won't result in a rejoicing judgment seat of Christ.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Passage: Philippians 3:1-16
Duration: 41:05
Paul challenges the church in Philippi to run their race with purpose. We are to consider how we approach life, how we approach God, and how we approach ministry from this passage.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:19-25
Duration: 46:30
It is important to be fellow laborers together in the mission we are called to. "You disciple my disciples, and I will disciple your disciples."
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:16-18
Duration: 47:12
Doing the work of an evangelist and labor of love requires intentionally making an effort everyday. If this is done without the Word of Christ dwelling in you richly, the temptation is to be weary in well doing and to murmur and dispute.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:13-15 & Colossians 3:5-17
Duration: 47:11
At salvation, we become a new creature and a son of God. From that point on, God deals with us differently and desires that we be partakers of his holiness. But this sanctification is a process that God is in charge of doing. We are in charge of saying "yes" to the Lord by letting him change us from the inside, out.
Sunday, October 09, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:12 & Ephesians 6:10-18
Duration: 36:18
Paul admonishes the church to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. We are either not saved, a babe in Christ, a young man, or a father. Where are you? If a young man, that means you are in a battle...
Sunday, October 02, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:5-11
Duration: 45:49
Paul details the example that Christ gave us in being humble and laying our lives down. Christ shows us what He was, is, and what will come for every creature in the future.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Passage: Philippians 2:1-4
Duration: 50:15
Just as Paul was exhorting and challenging the church to respond to circumstances by unifying and coming together to serve the Lord, we are challenged to consider what we love, what our purpose is, and what our state of mind is, especially during trials and tribulations
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Passage: Proverbs 17:8
Duration: 50:25
Tuesday, June 07, 2016
Passage: 2 Timothy 3:16
Duration: 1:20:08
Students learned about the importance of context when studying the bible as well as basic elements of language. It is the hope that this knowledge will make the the bible more accessible and help students approach the bible with more strategy in mind.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Passage: Romans 10:1-2
Duration: 41:06
