Machias Valley Baptist Church

Walking on the Basis of Christ

August 24, 2025. Greg Beale. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: Walking on the Basis of Christ
Text: Colossians 2:6-15

Settle It

August 17, 2025. Kip Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Luke 9:23, 57-62; Luke 14:26,43; Exodus 3-4
Points:
Cost of Discipleship to help us "Settle It" and keep Christ established as Head and Heart of our lives -- Luke 9:57-62
Some demands of Discipleship:
A. Love God Supremely - Settle It! --Mark 12:50 & Luke 14:26
B. Follow Christ Passionately - Settle It! --Luke 9:23
C. Forsake All Intentionally - Settle It! --Luke 14:33 & Exodus 3-4

A Life Worthy of the Gospel

August 10, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Philippians 1:27-30
 
Sermon Points:
1) The gospel shapes the way we live.
2) Unity in the gospel is a visible fruit of faith.
3) It is a privilege to know and suffer for Christ.

Joy in the Gospel's Advance

August 3, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Philippians 1:12-26
 
Sermon Points:
1) Rejoice in the spread of the gospel, however it comes about.
2) Because Christ is worth dying for.
3) And Christ is worth living for. 

Joy in God's People

June 27, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Philippians 1:1-11
 
Sermon Points:
1) We need a right perspective of fellow believers: as saints in Christ Jesus.
2) The partnership of the gospel must be central.
3) We need confidence that God will sustain us and our fellow believers.
4) We must love each other with the love that Jesus has.
5) We should joyfully pray with the priorities of the gospel in mind.

Self-Denial and Daily Death

July 20, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Matthew 16:24-28
 
Sermon Points:
1) True life is found in death to self. 
2) Souls are of measureless value. 
3) Christ's return brings eternal reward. 

Little Shoes and Lynch Pins

July 13, 2025. Kurt Smith. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Proverbs 3:5-7
 
Point 1: Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Action Item: Find one area in your life where you have resisted trusting God.
 
Point 2: Do not lean on your own understanding.
Action Item: Ask God to give you wisdom in a decision (big or small)
 
Point 3: In all your ways acknowledge Him.
Action Item: Identify one way this week you can imitate or acknowledge Christ.
 
Point 4: He will make straight our path.
Action Item: Trust the path He sets before you (even if it's hard and uncomfortable).

The Samaritan Woman

July 6, 2025. Ethan Davis. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Text: John 3:22-36; John 4:1-38
Sermon Points:
1) God isn't interested in methods and programs to achieve effective ministry.
2) Sin is a roadblock to the progression of our individual and collective relationship with God.
3) We plant the seeds and water them, but God gives the increase.

The Lord is There

June 29, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Text: Ezekiel 38-39
 
Sermon Points:
1) Christ restores the presence of God to His people. 
2) Christ establishes the perfect priesthood and kingship.
3) Christ brings life and healing to the world. 

God's Victory

June 22, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Text: Ezekiel 38-39
 
Sermon Points:
1) Different interpretations exist.
2) Real enemies exist.
3) God is sovereign over people, time, and space.
4) God is the True Victor.