New Testament

Rest for the Weary | Matthew 11:28-30 | Ken Huber

Life often feels like an endless cycle of exhaustion: work, family, responsibilities, and the weight of trying to hold it all together. But in Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus offers a better way: “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” In this message, Ken Huber continues our “Summer in the Scriptures” series with, an exploration into Christ’s invitation to lay down our burdens, bind ourselves to Him, and discover the true rest only He can provide. August 24, 2025

The Battle between the Flesh and the Spirit | Romans 8 | Vince Staiger

We are blessed to have our very own Vince Staiger step up to the pulpit as we continue our “Summer in the Scriptures Series. Romans 8 has often been called “the greatest chapter in the greatest book,” and for good reason. In this message, we’ll explore why this chapter stands apart among the treasures of Scripture. Moving from Paul’s raw struggle with sin in Romans 7 to the life-giving declaration of “no condemnation in Christ,” Romans 8 unveils the ultimate hope, identity, and glory promised to God’s people. Along the way, we’ll hear insights from theologians such as John Piper and Martin Luther, while reflecting on the Spirit’s work of freedom, adoption, and eternal assurance. If you have ever wrestled with sin, longed for peace, or needed renewed confidence in God’s promises, Romans 8 offers the assurance and hope that only the gospel of Jesus Christ can bring. August 17th 2025

Building Strong Families | Deuteronomy 6:4-9; 20-25 ; Matthew 22:34-40 | Pastor Bob Erbig

In a culture where families often look strong on the outside but are crumbling within, how can we build homes that last for generations? In this message from our Summer in the Scriptures series, Pastor Bob Erbig unpacks Deuteronomy 6 and Matthew 22, showing three essential pillars of a truly strong family: preserving core biblical principles, saturating our homes with Scripture, and allowing God’s story of redemption to shape our lives. With powerful real-life examples and practical next steps, this teaching will challenge and equip you to strengthen your marriage, disciple your children, and leave a legacy of faith. August 10th, 2025

How to Build a Gospel Shaped Community | Philippians 2:1-11 | Pastor Dave Hentschel

In this powerful message from our Summer in the Scriptures series, Pastor Dave Hentschel unpacks Philippians 2:1–11 to explore what it means to build a gospel-shaped community. Using vivid imagery like football blindside hits to the humility of Christ, Pastor Dave challenges us to confront our spiritual blind spots and consider who’s protecting our “blind side.” True Christian community isn’t built through self-promotion or shallow connection, but through humility, mutual care, and sacrificial love. Drawing from Paul’s profound Christ-hymn, we’re reminded that “community thrives where self-centeredness dies, and self-centeredness dies when we look to the cross.” Discover how relationships with a Paul, a Timothy, and a Barnabas can help anchor you in a life of spiritual accountability and growth. Don’t miss this invitation to go deeper, not just in knowledge, but in Christlike love. August 3rd, 2025

The Heart of Discipleship | 2 Timothy 2:1-7 | Clint Watkins

What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ Jesus? MBC’s world partner Clint Watkins dives into this subject as he preaches from the book of 2 Timothy. Here, he continues in week 2 of our sermon series “Summer in the Scriptures”.

Summer in the Scriptures

A Dynamic Preaching Series

Join us this summer for Summer in the Scriptures—a dynamic preaching series running from mid-July through the end of August. Each week features a different speaker exploring a unique and timely topic from God’s Word, including themes like the power of Romans 8, the struggle with coveting, God’s design for family, and the call to true discipleship. With fresh voices and diverse passages, this series will encourage, challenge, and inspire you to grow deeper in your faith all summer long.

Sermons

Graves into Gardens: The Resilience of the Resurrection | 2 Corinthians 5:1-17

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV Pastor Dave delivers his Easter message and closes out our resilience series out of 2 Corinthians chapter 5. April 20, 2025

Marks of Resilient Love | 2 Corinthians 12:14-13:14

Pastor Bob provides the second to last sermon in our resilience series on how we can love others resiliently, and how we should view the relationships we have in our lives. April 13, 2025

Resilience Through Weakness | 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Pastor Bob continues our sermon series through the book of 2 Corinthians with a sermon on how God uses us in our weakness, and how we can be resilient in our lives knowing He is doing this. April 5, 2025

A Divine Blueprint

A Divine Blueprint: Practical Wisdom for Building Healthy Churches

Sermon series on the book of 1st Timothy

The letter of 1 Timothy is one of the pastoral epistles, written by Paul, as a mentor to a younger protégé Timothy, a pastor and significant part of his first century itinerate ministry. This book provides us with a holistic vision for the church, it is concerned with what the church believes, how it is led, and seeks to shape how it lives in public. This letter teaches us about commendable Christian leadership and how the church should be known for how we are concerned for those less fortunate as it seeks to follow Jesus. This epistle is helpful in the building of healthy churches and it inspires us to collectively fight the good fight of faith.