Machias Valley Baptist Church

Elders Q&A Sunday

July 14, 2024. Elders Q&A Sunday. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
The MVBC Elders are Rob Wood, David Hopkins, David Burns, Micah Perkins and Zach Vaughn.
Elders Q&A
Personal Questions
Who are you? Briefly tell us about yourself.
What specific way is the Lord working in your own heart right now?
Outside of the Bible, what resources have been the most helpful in building up your faith and love for Christ?
What is your favorite passage of Scripture and why?
Question Regarding the “Capital C” Church
What is encouraging about the state of the Church right now? What is challenging about the state of the Church right now?
Questions Regarding MVBC
What are some ways that our people can be involved within the life of the church?
What are some ways that we as leaders can grow?
What do you think we are doing well regarding our Mission, Vision, and Values? What do you think we can improve on?
 
Elders Recommended Resources:
Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch
Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem
gotquestions.org
biblethinker.org
Life in the Valley podcast
Grace to You podcast
R. C. Sproul
His Presence is in His Name by J.D. Greear
 
Sermon
 Title: "Shepherding the Flock of God" Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Sermon Points:1) With willing oversight.2) With selfless eagerness.3) With gentle holiness.4) With hope-filled sights set on Jesus.

Impossible Prayer - Mark

July 7, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "Impossible Prayer"
Text: Mark 11:20-25
Sermon Points:
1) The prayer of faith focuses on the Giver.
2) The prayer of faith asks of God the impossible.
3) Moving the ultimate mountain: praying for forgiveness.

A Barren Temple and a Withered Tree - Mark

June 30, 2024.  Pastor Zach Vaughn.  www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "A Barren Temple and a Withered Tree"
Text: Mark 11:11-21
Sermon Points:
1) Pay attention to the vivid lesson of the fig tree.
2) Avoid the hypocrisy in the temple.
3) Trust that we have a better Temple.
 

The Final King - Mark

June 23, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "The Final King"
Text: Mark 11:1-10
Sermon Points:
1) Jesus as the Davidic King.
2) Jesus as a humble King.
3) Jesus as a saving King.

Blind Bartimaeus and the Mercy of Christ - Mark

June 16, 2024.  Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "Blind Bartimaeus and the Mercy of Christ"
Text: Mark 10:46-52
Sermon Points:
1) A cry of desperation and our response.
2) The King who stops for the one.
3) The healing grace that saves.

Ransomed to Serve - Mark

June 9, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "Ransomed to Serve"
Text: Mark 10:32-45
Sermon Points:
1) The world desires greatness.
2) The Church pursues servanthood.
3) The Christ comes to serve and to save.

So, You Want Eternal Life? - Mark

June 2, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "So, You Want Eternal Life?"
Text: Mark 10:17-31
Sermon Points:
1) The problem: Idolatrous love and the allure of riches.
2) The solution: God's saving power.
3) The call: Leave it all to receive it all.
4) The promise: Jesus, the ultimate Benefactor.

Child-Like Trust in a Good King - Mark

May 26, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "Child-Like Trust in a Good King"
Text: Mark 10:13-16
Sermon Points:
1) The problem of a low view of children.
2) The Kingdom of God must be received with a child-like faith.
3) Jesus is a trustworthy King who blesses His people.

Kingdom-Minded Marriage - Mark

May 19, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "Kingdom-Minded Marriage"
Text: Mark 10:1-12
Sermon Points:
1) The problem of hard-heartedness in marriage.
2) A restored vision of marriage.
3) A union by God for the glory of God.

The Cross-Shaped Life, Part 2 - Mark

May 12, 2024.  Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
 
Title: "The Cross-Shaped Life, Part 2"
Text: Mark 9:42-50
Sermon Points:
1) A cross-shaped life means we guard against the spiritual downfall of others.
2) A cross-shaped life means we fight sin vehemently.
3) A cross-shaped life means we pursue uncompromised peace.