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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

 

Calling all prayer warriors.

 

  MBC Ladies will meet in room 202 and MBC Men will meet in room 204 beginning at 8am every Sunday.  No registration is required.  

 

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Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. -Jude 3, ESV-

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Luke ACT 2, Introducing Jesus
Babies are born … but then they grow up. They start introducing themselves in public. Luke chapters 3-9 are an introduction to Jesus’ public ministry. Who is Jesus? In these chapters we see Jesus perform miracles, overcome temptation, preach sermons, heal the sick, forgive sin and cast out demons. Are you struggling with sin? Are you sick? Does it feel like the world is out to get you and you have no purpose? LIke his disciples, you need to follow Jesus. Let us introduce you to Jesus—the one who can change your life forever. 

Luke Series Overview
Have you ever lost something … something that was precious to you? It could be a family member, a wedding ring, a career, or, today, even you phone. Parts of our lives are precious to us. The question is: how far would you go? If someone or something is lost, how far would you go to seek and save them? We live in a world fill with lost people. People are searching, seeking, something bigger and better—something to fill the gap we sense in our hearts. People are longing for salvation but finding it in the wrong places. We need a savior.  

The Gospel of Luke is the story of God himself, Jesus Christ, coming to earth to seek and save the lost. Luke is a long book, but it shows us many dimensions of Jesus. In every section we see Jesus seeking us. He comes as a baby through the incarnation … seeking us. He performs miracles to show his power .. as he seeks us. He walks along the road with us as we ask questions. He dies for us … but then he rises again. And now, he sends his followers out into the world to seek the lost.  

It’s the call of Jesus. How far would you go … to seek the lost?  

What is the point? These books begin with hope, but end in disappointment. The spiritual state of the people are unchanged. The political and social reforms don’t address the core concerns of the heart. The book points us forward to the need for the new covenant which would renovate the human heart as prophesied by Jeremiah (ch 31) and Ezekiel (ch 36).  

 

Luke ACT 2, Introducing Jesus

Babies are born … but then they grow up. They start introducing themselves in public. Luke chapters 3-9 are an introduction to Jesus’ public ministry. Who is Jesus? In these chapters we see Jesus perform miracles, overcome temptation, preach sermons, heal the sick, forgive sin and cast out demons. Are you struggling with sin? Are you sick? Does it feel like the world is out to get you and you have no purpose? LIke his disciples, you need to follow Jesus. Let us introduce you to Jesus—the one who can change your life forever. 

Luke Series Overview
Have you ever lost something … something that was precious to you? It could be a family member, a wedding ring, a career, or, today, even you phone. Parts of our lives are precious to us. The question is: how far would you go? If someone or something is lost, how far would you go to seek and save them? We live in a world fill with lost people. People are searching, seeking, something bigger and better—something to fill the gap we sense in our hearts. People are longing for salvation but finding it in the wrong places. We need a savior.

The Gospel of Luke is the story of God himself, Jesus Christ, coming to earth to seek and save the lost. Luke is a long book, but it shows us many dimensions of Jesus. In every section we see Jesus seeking us. He comes as a baby through the incarnation … seeking us. He performs miracles to show his power .. as he seeks us. He walks along the road with us as we ask questions. He dies for us … but then he rises again. And now, he sends his followers out into the world to seek the lost.  

It’s the call of Jesus. How far would you go … to seek the lost?  

What is the point? These books begin with hope, but end in disappointment. The spiritual state of the people are unchanged. The political and social reforms don’t address the core concerns of the heart. The book points us forward to the need for the new covenant which would renovate the human heart as prophesied by Jeremiah (ch 31) and Ezekiel (ch 36).  

 

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Act I Sermon Schedule:
12/3 Luke 1:1-4 Intro: Letter to Theophilus & Overview
12/10 Luke 1:5-38 Prediction of John and Jesus’ Birth
12/7 Luke 1:39-80 Mary’s Prayer and Zechariah’s Prophecy
12/24 Luke 2:1-52 The Birth of Jesus
Christmas Eve Morning at 10am
Christmas Eve 4pm & 5:30pm

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Commentaries:
David E. Garland, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Volume 3 (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011).
Robert H. Stein, The New American Commentary, Vol 24 (Nashville: B&H, 1992).
Darrell Bock, Luke: NIVAC
Darrell Bock, Luke: Baker Exegetical Commentary
Mike McKinley, Luke For You found HERE.  
Green, The Gospel of Luke (NICNT).  
Craig Blomberg, Jesus and the Gospels 
Craig Blomberg, Interpreting The Parables.  
Philip Ryken, Luke (Reformed Expository Commentary). 

Books and Articles: 
Preaching on Luke by Scott Gibson
Four Reasons You Should Preach Through Luke by Philip Howell (9 Marks). Find article HERE.  
A Meal With Jesus. by Tim Chester Find book HERE.  
Preaching on Luke by Des Smith (TGC). Find article HERE.
To Change The World.  James Davidson Hunter. 
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller (Luke 15). 

Previous Sermons in this Series

Luke-Act One-To Save the World

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The Gospel of Luke, To Save the World

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ACT I – 12/3 – 12/24: Advent: Luke 1-2
Christmas is about the birth of Christ. But why did he come to earth? Amidst all the presents and the lights the pressure of the season … we feel lost. The Good news of the Gospel of Luke, which begins with the birth of Jesus in chapters 1-2 is this:  “For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10).” Are you feeling lost this Christmas? Allow God incarnate himself to meet you where you are. Stage design for advent portion should reflect Christmas themes. This opening section is the major theme of the series set in an Advent Motif.

Luke Series Overview
Have you ever lost something … something that was precious to you? It could be a family member, a wedding ring, a career, or, today, even you phone. Parts of our lives are precious to us. The question is: how far would you go? If someone or something is lost, how far would you go to seek and save them? We live in a world fill with lost people. People are searching, seeking, something bigger and better—something to fill the gap we sense in our hearts. People are longing for salvation but finding it in the wrong places. We need a savior.  

The Gospel of Luke is the story of God himself, Jesus Christ, coming to earth to seek and save the lost. Luke is a long book, but it shows us many dimensions of Jesus. In every section we see Jesus seeking us. He comes as a baby through the incarnation … seeking us. He performs miracles to show his power .. as he seeks us. He walks along the road with us as we ask questions. He dies for us … but then he rises again. And now, he sends his followers out into the world to seek the lost.  

It’s the call of Jesus. How far would you go … to seek the lost?  

What is the point? These books begin with hope, but end in disappointment. The spiritual state of the people are unchanged. The political and social reforms don’t address the core concerns of the heart. The book points us forward to the need for the new covenant which would renovate the human heart as prophesied by Jeremiah (ch 31) and Ezekiel (ch 36).  

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Act I Sermon Schedule:
12/3 Luke 1:1-4 Intro: Letter to Theophilus & Overview
12/10 Luke 1:5-38 Prediction of John and Jesus’ Birth
12/7 Luke 1:39-80 Mary’s Prayer and Zechariah’s Prophecy
12/24 Luke 2:1-52 The Birth of Jesus
Christmas Eve Morning at 10am
Christmas Eve 4pm & 5:30pm

Don't miss ACT II - Introduction of Jesus, Luke 3-9. Beginning December 31

Commentaries:
David E. Garland, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Volume 3 (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011).
Robert H. Stein, The New American Commentary, Vol 24 (Nashville: B&H, 1992).
Darrell Bock, Luke: NIVAC
Darrell Bock, Luke: Baker Exegetical Commentary
Mike McKinley, Luke For You found HERE.  
Green, The Gospel of Luke (NICNT).  
Craig Blomberg, Jesus and the Gospels 
Craig Blomberg, Interpreting The Parables.  
Philip Ryken, Luke (Reformed Expository Commentary). 

Books and Articles: 
Preaching on Luke by Scott Gibson
Four Reasons You Should Preach Through Luke by Philip Howell (9 Marks). Find article HERE.  
A Meal With Jesus. by Tim Chester Find book HERE.  
Preaching on Luke by Des Smith (TGC). Find article HERE.
To Change The World.  James Davidson Hunter. 
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller (Luke 15). 

Previous Sermons in this Series

The Fresh Wave Podcast

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A Fresh Look At Faith From A Teen Perspective

Hosted by Johnny Graves and Felicity Hentschel

Our NEW Youth podcast! For Youth, By Youth… And Johnny! We’re taking a fresh look at topics that students engage with on a day to day basis, shaping our viewpoint through the lens of the gospel. Come ride The Fresh Wave!

 

Isaiah 43:2 states: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.

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Check back each week & let the spirit of the Lord wash over you.

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Rise Up and Build – Ezra Nehemiah

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Ezra & Nehemiah: 9-17 – 11-19

Hope & Disappointment.

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah show that God has not forgotten his covenant people even though they had forgotten Him. The people are called to respond with repentance and return to the law in worship of the true and living God. Like them, our God is still in the restoration business today, through his son Jesus Christ, He is making all things new.  

What is the point? These books begin with hope, but end in disappointment. The spiritual state of the people are unchanged. The political and social reforms don’t address the core concerns of the heart. The book points us forward to the need for the new covenant which would renovate the human heart as prophesied by Jeremiah (ch 31) and Ezekiel (ch 36).  

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9/17 – Ezra 1-3: Introduction: The Return & Rebuilding begins.

9/24 – Ezra 4-6: Overcoming Opposition & Finishing the Work

10/1 – Ezra 7-10: Ezra’s journey of a life time to rebuild

10/8 – Neh 1: Intro. Nehemiah (What breaks your heart?)

10/15 – Neh 2: Prayer and Planning

10/22 – Neh 3-5: The Work of the Lord, the Sword & Trowel

10/29 – Neh 6: Success in  Adversity, Mission accomplished

11/5 – Neh 8: The People of the Book

11/12 – Neh 9:  The Power of Prayer (5 Dimensional Prayer)

11/19 – Neh 10-13: The Work of Renewal / Spiritual Restoration

11/26 – Thanksgiving

Resources: 

Background Notes on Ezra/Nehemiah –   Pastor Dave Hentschel

Characters in Ezra & Nehemiah – Pastor Dave Hentschel

General Chronology of the Exile and Post Exilic Period– Pastor Dave Hentschel

Recap of the Ezra & Nehemiah Series

Previous Sermons in this Series

Wednesdays in the Word

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A Series of Topical Devotionals on Unity

Hosted by Noah Graves

 This Summer Noah tackled the subject of Unity. As we look around our country we are so divided. Jesus desires we be unified in Him

 

John 12:20-21 states: “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

 

Come check out our YouTube channel featuring this and other relevant topics.

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Playlist – Psalms – August 13 – September 10

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A Study in Psalms:  Aug. 13 – Sep. 10

Music.

It is the language of the heart. Music offers expression to our hopeful longings and our deepest wounds. There is a reason write songs about heartbreak, grief, and joy. Music is powerful—it has the ability to shape our worldview and give voice to our emotions. In reality, no one song can tell the story of our whole lives. We need a compilation of songs—a soundtrack, a playlist. What is the soundtrack of your life? 

 

In the Bible, the book of Psalms is comprised of 150 songs. They were the playlist of the people of God. These songs shaped the emotions and worldview of their hearers. They offered words of praise, and words of lament. They offered shouts of joy, and frustrations at life. They connect us to our great God. Over the next five weeks we are going to look at five different types of Psalms: wisdom, hymn, confidence, confession, and thanksgiving. Each type of Psalm shows us a different dimension of life, and points to the Creator of our soul. Come sing with us! 

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8/13 – Series Introduction—WISDOM (Psalm 90) 

8/20: – HYMN (Psalm 98)

8/27: – CONFIDENCE (Psalm 23)

9/3 – CONFESSION (Psalm 51)

9/10 – THANKSGIVING (Psalm 34 or 150)

Recommended companion reading:

Recap of the Psalms Series

Previous Sermons in this Series

Spiritual Warfare July 2 – August 6

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A Study in Ephesians 6:10-20: July 2 – August 6

WAR

This is something our world knows very well. Every day we heard about conflict overseas, in the culture of our country, and even in our own homes. Relationships are strained among family, friendships, and co-workers. Harsh words are common on our social media feeds. Here is the truth: we live in a world at war. Our world is fallen, broken and sinful. What is the Christian to do? 

 

This is where SPIRITUAL WARFARE comes in. Our battle is not against flesh and blood … it is spiritual. Too often we make people the enemy when it is the unseen enemy we must fight. The Apostle Paul knew this reality well. With that in mind, he wrote to the Ephesian Christians and exhorted them to STAND FIRM in the invisible war. Over the course of six weeks, we are going to examine this invisible, spiritual war and how to fight it. Paul offers specific tactics and weapons for every Christian. What are these weapons? How do we grow? That is what we will talk about during this series.  

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7/2 – Series Introduction — “The BELT of Truth” (Eph. 6:10-14a)

7/9 – “The BREASTPLATE of Righteousness” (Eph. 6:14b) 

7/16 – “The BOOTS of Peace” (Eph. 6:15)

7/23 – “The SHIELD of FAITH” (Eph. 6:5:16a) 

7/30 – “The HELMET of Salvation” (Eph. 6:17a)   

8/6 – “The SWORD of the Spirit” (Eph. 6:17b-20) 

Recommended companion reading:

Recap of the SWAT Series

Previous Sermons in this Series

Summer Connections July 7, 21, Aug 4

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Sundays beginning July 7th after the 2nd Service

We are thrilled to announce that Summer Connections is back! Please make a note of the three luncheons we have scheduled and plan on joining us for good food and great connections with new guests and old friends.

  • July 7
  • July 21
  • Aug 4
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Awana

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Registration is Open!

Register Here

Wednesdays: Begins September 25th, 5:30-7pm (optional family meal at 4:45pm-5:20pm)

Awana is a world-wide nonprofit ministry focused on providing Bible-based discipleship and evangelism for kids of all ages. The name of the program is taken from Scripture found in 2 Timothy 2:15 “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed.” Activities include engaging large group sessions, small group time including Scripture memorization and Bible study, and fun games & activities. Join us for Awana this Fall and watch your children flourish! 

We’re offering Awana for preschoolers (starting at age 3) through 6th graders.

7th graders and above can sign up to volunteer.

Please email Lenore and ask about the roles available and the application process.

Registration Fee Information:

  • 1st Clubber $25
    • 2nd Clubber + $20
      • 3rd Clubber + $15

Club Supplies:

  • Cubbies
    • Uniform – $14
    • Book – $12
  • Sparks
    • Uniform – $14
    • Book – $12
  • T&T
    • Uniform – $19
    • Book – $12

Registration is currently full at this time.

Please e-mail  Liana Moore with questions

 

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