backyard ministry

In a culture that is increasingly hostile to the Christian faith, people often ask if the Bible is still relevant for today? Is God still speaking? Of course He is. The real question is: Are we listening? Imagine if our church received a letter from Jesus Himself. What would He say about our love for God? Endurance in trials? Faithful service? Would His words bring commendation… or condemnation?

We do, in fact, have such a letter. In Revelation, the last book of the Bible, Jesus’ words to 7 churches are as relevant & today as they were in the 1st century. In this 7-week series– Seven Churches of Revelation — we’ll read Jesus’ 7 letters to 7 churches and

learn how to experience God’s blessing and serve Him effectively in a culture that’s increasingly hostile to faith.

Recommended companion reading:

Zondervan Academic Background Article – The Seven Churches of Revelation: Why They Matter and What We Can Learn
Ada Bible Church did a great series on this.
John Macarthur “What Jesus Wants Your Church to Know” is in-depth & intense.

Study Guides are available for $5*

To spark discussion with your MBC Small Group we have a Study Guide to help you follow along with the sermons. These are available in the lobby for $5 each, payable in cash, check (made out to MBC), or via Pushpay using the link above (recommended).

If using Pushpay, when you complete your purchase you will receive a message “thanking you for your purchase“. Please show this receipt as proof of purchase when you pick up your guide.

*For your records, this is not a tax-deductible donation

Previous Sermons in this Series

SOHL-Love Unleashes Life – Pastor Bob Erbig – 1-19-20

January 19, 2020

Pastor Bob Erbig will explore the topic of abortion and the value of each and every human life. We recognize that this sermon topic may be unsuitable for some children...

Seven Churches of Revelation, Romans 2020, Archived Sermon Series, Bob Erbig

Laodicea-The Lukewarm Church – Pastor Bob Erbig – Se7en Churches of Revelation- 11-03-19

November 3, 2019

Pastor Bob Erbig concludes our series, Se7en, with his sermon addressing the church at Laodicea from Revelation 3:14-22.

Seven Churches of Revelation, Archived Sermon Series, Bob Erbig

Philadelphia – The Enduring Church – Pastor Dave Hentschel – Se7en – 10-27-19

October 27, 2019

Pastor Dave Hentschel continues our series, Se7en, with his sermon addressing the church at Philadelphia from Revelation 3:7-13.

Seven Churches of Revelation, Archived Sermon Series, Dave Hentschel

Sardis- The Slumbering Church – Pastor Bob Erbig – Se7en – 10-20-19

October 20, 2019

Pastor Bob Erbig continues our series, Se7en, with his sermon addressing the church at Sardis from Revelation 3:16.

Seven Churches of Revelation, Archived Sermon Series, Bob Erbig

Thyatira – The Compromising Church – Pastor Bob Erbig – Se7en – 10-13-19

October 13, 2019

Paster Bob Erbig continues our series, Se7en, with his sermon, Thyatira: The Compromising Church, addressing the church at Thyatira from Revelation 2:18-29.

Seven Churches of Revelation, Archived Sermon Series, Bob Erbig

1 2 Next »

Salt Light & Barbecue Sauce. Building a longer table, not a higher fence.

A Sermon Series on Sharing your faith in your own backyard.

How do you share your faith in a natural setting? You’re not a high pressured sales person and you don’t want to get into a religious debate, you just want to be obedient to the Lord. Why is it that sharing our faith can feel scary or awkward? How do you open up spiritual conversations? Imagine you are having a BBQ and you have invited non-Christians to your home. You are sharing your gift of hospitality but would also like to talk to them about the most important thing in your life – the gospel. This series will break down the process in simple steps and equip you to be able to open up a dialogue with those you know about the gospel. Be equipped and encouraged through this exciting new series on personal evangelism.

Recommended companion reading:

· The 9 arts of spiritual conversations

· Out of the Salt Shaker

· Honest Evangelism

Previous Sermons in this Series

Salt and Light – Ed Williams – Salt, Light & Barbecue Sauce – 8-4-19

August 4, 2019

Ed Williams concludes our Salt, Light, & Barbecue Sauce series with his sermon entitled "Salt and Light" based on Matthew 5:13-14.

Salt Light and Barbecue Sauce, Archived Sermon Series

Evangelism: Seeing Jesus – Clint Watkins – Salt Light & Barbecue Sauce – 7-28-19

July 28, 2019

Clint Watkins, one of our World Partners, continues our Salt, Light, & BBQ Sauce series with his sermon titled "Evangelism: Seeing Jesus" based on John 1:35-51.

Salt Light and Barbecue Sauce, Archived Sermon Series, World Partner

Offer Them Something To Drink – Pastor Dave Hentschel – Salt Light & BBQ Sauce – 7-21-19

July 23, 2019

Pastor Dave Hentschel continues our 4-week series "Salt, Light & Barbeque Sauce" with his sermon entitled "Offer Them Something To Drink" from John 4:3-26.

Salt Light and Barbecue Sauce, Archived Sermon Series, Dave Hentschel

Provoked! The Why of Evangelism – Pastor Bob Erbig – Salt, Light & Barbecue Sauce – 7-14-19

July 14, 2019

Pastor Bob Erbig continues our 4-week series "Salt, Light & Barbecue Sauce" with his sermon entitled "Provoked! The Why of Evangelism" from Acts 17:16-18.

Salt Light and Barbecue Sauce, Archived Sermon Series, Bob Erbig

What is Evangelism? – Pastor Dave Hentschel – Salt Light & BBQ Sauce – 7-7-19

July 8, 2019

Pastor Dave Hentschel kicks-off our new series: Salt, Light, & BBQ Sauce, with his sermon entitled "What is Evangelism?" based on Matthew 5:13-16.

Salt Light and Barbecue Sauce, Archived Sermon Series, Dave Hentschel

1 2 Next »