Machias Valley Baptist Church

The Power of the Resurrection

April 20, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Text: Luke 24:36-53
 
Sermon Points:
1) The resurrection brings peace.
2) The resurrection comes with empirical proof.
3) The resurrection brings transformation. 

False Prophets, a Burned Vine, and an Unfaithful Bride

April 13, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Text: Ezekiel 12-16
 
Sermon Points:
1) Beware of the false hopes of false prophets.
2) Be humbled by the depth of human depravity. 
3) Be amazed by the grace of Christ's atonement. 

God's Glory Leaves the Temple

April 6, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "God's Glory Leaves the Temple"
 
Text: Ezekiel 8-11
 
Sermon Points:
1) God sees all worship, public and private, right and corrupt.
2) God disciplines and delivers.
3) God takes away His glory from where He is not welcome.
4) God gives His people the hope of regenerated hearts. 

A Drama of Judgment

March 30, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Title: "A Drama of Judgment"
 
Text: Ezekiel 4-7
 
Sermon Points:
1) Judgment comes for the wicked.
2) God will leave a broken remnant. 
3) God is known in His judgments. 
 

God's Commission in Declining Times

March 23, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Title: "God's Commission in Declining Times"
 
Text: Ezekiel 1-3
 
Sermon Points:
1) We need a perspective of God's glory.
2) We need an awareness of God's presence.
3) We need the empowering of God's Spirit.
4) We need to feed on God's Word.
5) We need to consider the seriousness of God's call.

The Self-Sacrifice of Marriage

March 16, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Self-Sacrifice of Marriage"
 
Text: Song of Solomon 2:15-17
 
Sermon Points:
1) Destroy what threatens to undo your marriage.
2) Give yourself fully to the other in marriage.
3) Work together to focus on Jesus in your marriage.
 

The Conflict in Marriage

March 9, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Conflict in Marriage"
 
Text: James 4:1-10
 
Sermon Points:
1) We have an inward struggle of warring desires.
2) Warmth in relationship correlates with proximity to God.
3) We need humble submission to the Lord.

The Covenant of Marriage

March 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Title: "The Covenant of Marriage"
 
Text: Matthew 19:1-12
 
Sermon Points:
1) Marriage is a permanent covenant.
2) The greatest problem in marriage is a hard heart.
3) Singleness can be a Godly calling.
4) Marriage teaches us about the New Covenant.

The Purpose of Marriage

Title: "The Purpose for Marriage"
 
Text: Colossians 1:16
 
Sermon Points:
1) "Created through Him:" Marriage is Jesus's idea.
2) "Created for Him:" Marriage is designed for Jesus's glory. 
3) Marriage is a means for growth. 

The Empty Tomb

February 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Empty Tomb"
 
Text: Mark 16:1-20
 
Sermon Points:
Prelude: What's going on with verses 9-20?
1) The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate hope of the believer.
2) The resurrection of Jesus sends us out to be on mission with Jesus.