Machias Valley Baptist Church

The Magnificat

December 7, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Luke 1:46-55
 
Sermon Points:
1) Christmas is a time to rejoice in Christ as Savior.
2) Christmas is a time to humbly recognize God's goodness to us personally.
3) Christmas is a time to praise God for His covenantal faithfulness to His people eternally.

Galatians 5

November 30, 2025. Ethan Davis. www.machiasvalley.org
Text: Galatians 5

The Goal of Discipleship

November 23, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-2, 8
 
Sermon Points:
1) We make disciples through grace-filled strength.
2) We make disciples who will make other disciples.
3) Disciples set their minds and hearts on the resurrected King.  

The Work of Discipleship

November 16, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Titus 2:1-14
 
Sermon Points:
1) Discipleship entails right teaching.
2) Discipleship models right living.
3) Discipleship is fueled by the right gospel. 

The Essence of Discipleship

November 9, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Text: John 15:1-17
 
Sermon Points:
1) Discipleship is living life with Jesus.
    a) Know Jesus's words.
    b) Pray Jesus's will.
    c) Obey Jesus's commands.
    d) Love Jesus's people.
2) Disciples will produce spiritual fruit.
3) Disciples will help others come to know and abide in Jesus. 

The Joy of Generosity

November 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Text: Philippians 4:14-23
 
Sermon Points:
1) Generous giving means sharing in the troubles of others. 
2) Generous giving is an act of worship to God.
3) God has generously given us grace and riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

The Joy of Christian Contentment

October 26, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Philippians 4:10-13
 
Sermon Points:
1) True contentment is learned.
    a) We learn from God's Word.
    b) We learn from experience.
2) True contentment is found in both plenty and want.
3) True contentment is not self-sufficient, but Christ-sufficient. 

Practical Joy

October 19, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Text: Philippians 4:2-9
Sermon Points:
1) Seek unity.
2) Rejoice always.
3) Be gentle and fair toward everyone.
4) Fight anxiety with prayer.
5) Dwell on and practice the things of God. 

Citizens of Heaven

October 12, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org 
 
Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1
 
Sermon Points:
1) Follow the examples of Jesus on earth.
2) Set your mind on Jesus in heaven.
3) Stand firm in Jesus.

The Proper Emphasis of True Revival

October 5, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Jude 24-25
 
Sermon Points:
1) The Sustaining Power of Jesus.
2) The Supreme Exaltation of Jesus.