The Strength of the Lord
Psalm 114 recounts the story of the exodus out of Egypt and loads the retelling with significance that may have previously been missed. When Israel left Egypt, God took up …
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The Christmas Sermon
In Matthew 1:18–24, an angel of the LORD tells Joseph to take Mary as his wife since the baby is from the Holy Spirit, he is to be named Jesus, …
God on the Cross
Philippians 2:6–11 presents Jesus as the incarnated, crucified, and exalted Lord. He is and always has been God, but he is also now man. As we think about Christmas, it …
God in the Flesh
Perhaps the greatest mystery all is how God took on flesh. The Bible does not get into the mechanics of this process. Mystery remains. Nonetheless, we are left with the …
The Help of the Lord
Psalm 33 is a song of praise that fixes our eyes on the Lord—his character, his creative power, his sovereignty, and his steadfast love—and calls us to shout for joy …
Have You Suffered for Christ?
Having completed his third missionary journey, Paul now faces the wrath of Jewish unbelievers in Jerusalem. With no opportunity to make a defense, Paul is seized, beaten, arrested, and taken …
What Would You Do for the Lost?
In Acts 21:17–26, Paul’s participation in this optional Nazirite vow communicated his willingness to come under the law to win (and in this case, to disciple) those zealous for the …
Do You Know the Lord’s Will?
Sometimes God’s will is very clear, sometimes it’s pretty clear, but still, sometimes it is unclear. Only the careful study of the Scriptures, the wise reliance on godly counsel, and …
The Hinge
Justification by faith alone was “the hinge” of the Reformation, according to John Calvin. In Romans 3:27–4:8, we see how this right standing is granted to sinners by God’s free …
The Door
Jesus’ exhortation to “strive to enter through the narrow door” is a response to the question, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” (Luke 13:23). Jesus’ reply is bracing, …
What Do You Expect from Elders?
Godly elders are a gift to every local church. In Acts 20:28–38, Paul instructs the elders of the church in Ephesus. Livestream Video & Sermon Audio
Men’s Retreat 2021 Session 3
Audio recorded at the 2021 MVBC Men’s Retreat. This recording is Session Three from Shane Koehler.
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