Machias Valley Baptist Church

Greater Than David - Mark

September 8, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "Greater than David"
Text: Mark 12:35-37
Sermon Points:
1) We believe and confess: Jesus is equally both God and man. 
2) We believe and confess: There is a coming judgment for the enemies of Christ.

Love God, Love Others - Mark

September 1, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Title: "Love God, Love Others"
Text: Mark 12:28-34
Sermon Points:
1) We are commanded to love God supremely.
2) We are commanded to love others genuinely.
3) We come into the Kingdom as we love Jesus truly.
Introspective questions about loving God (from Sam Storms):
- Is the Lord the all-consuming passion of my life?
- Do I have a deep, intense, and abiding affection for my Lord?
- Am I loyal to my God with an exclusive love? 
- Do I resist and even oppose anything or anyone that seeks to do my Lord harm?
- Am I zealous to defend, with grace, my Lord's name and honor?
- Do I enjoy spending time with my Lord?
- Do I do things that please my Lord and increase His joy?
- Do I brag on my Lord to others?
- Do I tell my Lord that I love Him?
- Do I talk with my Lord as much as I can?
 
Practical ways to love your neighbor in the context of Leviticus 19:
- Care for the poor (19:10)
- Don't steal (19:11)
- Don't lie (19:11)
- Be fair in business dealings (19:14)
- Care for the deaf (19:14)
- Care for the blind (19:14)
- Deal justly with all (19:15)
- Avoid slander (19:16)
- Don't "jeopardize" the life of your neighbor (19:16)
- Don't "harbor hatred against your brother" (19:17)
- Rebuke your neighbor when necessary for his and your good (19:17)
- Don't take revenge or bear a grudge against others (19:18)

The God of the Living - Mark

August 25, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "The God of the Living"
Text: Mark 12:18-27
Sermon Points:
1) The connection between marriage and the resurrection.
2) The Scriptures attest to the resurrection.
3) The power of God is the basis of the resurrection.
 

Jesus, Government, and Taxes - Mark

August 18, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Title: "Jesus, Government, and Taxes"
Text: Mark 12:13-17
Sermon Points:
1) Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar.
2) Give to God what belongs to God.
3) The marvelous wisdom of Jesus.
 

Guest Speaker - Rob Wood

August 11, 2024.
Guest Speaker: Rob WoodTitle: Our Hope as Believers Text: 1 Peter 3:8-18Sermon Points:1. Our Hope displayed in our action2. Our Hope defended with reason3. Our Hope dependent on the Gospel
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Guest Speaker - Dr. Greg Beale

July 28, 2024.  Guest Speaker: Dr. Greg Beale.  Dr. Beale is a professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas.  Learn more about him here.
Title: "Why Should We Be Thankful to God?"
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5
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Living for Jesus According to How He Prayed

August 4, 2024. John 17:6-26. Pastor Zach Vaughn.
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Title: "Living for Jesus According to How He Prayed"
 
Text: John 17:6-26
 
Sermon Points:
1) We obey God's Word.
2) We accept God's gifts through faith.
3) We belong to God.
4) We bring glory to Jesus.
5) We trust God's protection in the world.
6) We are filled with joy.
7) We are made holy by God's truth.
8) We are sent on mission to share God's Word.
9) We are united in Christ.
10) We know and long for Jesus.

The Warning of the Parable of the Tenants - Mark

July 21, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn.  www.machiasvalley.org.
Title: "The Warning of the Parable of the Tenants"
Text: Mark 11:27-12:12
Sermon Points:
1) Beware of fear of man.
2) Beware of rejecting the authority of the Messiah.
3) Beware of rejecting the salvation of God, the Cornerstone.

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.