Mountainside Church Boone

This episode concludes the Spiritual Warfare series, walking through the armor of God—truth, righteousness, gospel-ready feet, faith, salvation, the Word, and prayer—and gives practical steps to stand firm, guard your mind, and depend on God in daily life.

A clear reminder that Jesus’ work on the cross has already won the war—our debt is canceled, the powers are disarmed, and we live from victory. This episode explores spiritual warfare, the finished work of Christ, and how that victory brings restoration, joy, authority, and bold purpose for believers.

This episode explores spiritual warfare not as an external fight but as an inner battle: identifying the enemy's tactics, naming the lies and agreements that form strongholds, and assessing the five driving engines of body, soul, and spirit. Through practical questions, Scripture, and the promise of Christ’s victory, listeners are invited to renew their minds, take captive destructive thoughts, an...

Today we continue our discussion of spiritual warfare. While Christ has won the victory, believers still face daily battles against deception, temptation, and accusation. We must be aware without obsession: don’t fight against people (flesh and blood) but recognize the enemy’s tactics, put on the armor of God, turn to God in prayer and truth, and know both the enemy and ourselves so we can stand f...

This episode we awaken listeners to the reality of spiritual warfare, explaining how the spiritual battlefield operates, why awareness matters, and the difference between knowing about the war and being engaged in it. The message offers practical questions for personal evaluation, emphasizes daily truth encounters through scripture, and introduces the need for power encounters or deliverance when...

Today we explain discipleship as knowing Jesus, following Jesus, and leading others to do the same, rooted in Scripture and lived in community. We present a practical framework—Meditate & Memorize, Apply, Pray, Share—emphasizing scripture-centered teaching, obedience, life-on-life formation, and multiplication of disciples. Testimony and the Great Commission underscore the promise of life tran...

Today, we unpack Isaiah 9:1–7 to explain the biblical word shalom and why Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. We explore how Christ brings wholeness and reconciliation through his life, death, and resurrection, and shows how peacemaking means restoring relationships, bearing God’s image, and stewarding creation. The sermon challenges listeners to live as peacemakers amid a troubled world, groundi...

We are looking at Isaiah 9 and exploring the names of the coming Messiah. This episode focuses on the title "Everlasting Father," showing how Jesus is both fully God and fully human, always present and available—expressed in the Hebrew word "hineni" ("Here I am"). Through scripture and personal stories, the teaching encourages us to know God by His names, trust His presence, and respond to His cal...

The sermon focuses on two names of Jesus: "Wonderful Counselor" (God's guiding wisdom) and "Mighty God" (God's victorious strength). Through Scripture and illustration, the message invites listeners to know God more deeply, trust His guidance, and let His name reshape their identity and destiny.

This episode walks through Acts 28 — Paul’s shipwreck on Malta, the viper incident, healings in Publius’s house, and his arrival in Rome — and reflects on why the book is called Acts, emphasizing the theme of weakness meeting the Holy Spirit, how the gospel advances "without hindrance," and calls listeners to continue the mission by living as Spirit-led witnesses.

This episode recounts Acts 27: Paul’s perilous voyage to Rome, a violent storm, and a shipwreck, during which Paul comforts the frightened crew, breaks bread, gives thanks, and encourages everyone with God’s promise that all will survive. Rooted in themes of courage, non‑anxious presence, contagious faith, and faithful companionship (like Aristarchus), the message calls listeners to trust God in l...

A mini prayer-and-praise service centered on Psalm 27 and Paul's testimony in Acts 26, exploring why we can take courage: God’s presence, Christ’s victory, and the Holy Spirit’s help. Includes group Scripture prayer, practical encouragement, and communion to receive and practice courage for everyday life.

This episode follows Paul as he defends his faith before the Sanhedrin, faces plots on his life, and is transferred to Caesarea to stand before Felix and later Festus — ultimately appealing to Caesar. Interwoven is a parallel with Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, highlighting how God speaks "take courage" in moments of fear and scarcity. The central message: God keeps his promises and sustains h...

This message reflects on Acts 22 and Paul’s testimony: his persecution, the Damascus Road encounter, and how God transforms even messy pasts into purpose. Nothing is random—God’s timing and purposes often exceed our understanding. Trust that you are being formed for a purpose, and if you’re still alive, God isn’t finished with your story.

The sermon highlights Paul’s example of a life fully surrendered to God—faithful in ministry, generous in giving, committed to sharing life with others, and anchored in the hope of the resurrection. Listeners are invited to reflect on five core themes—fully surrendered, fully faithful, fully shared, fully generous, and fully confident in the resurrection—and to apply practical nightly questions th...

This episode explores Acts 19, where the Holy Spirit arrives in Ephesus, bringing healing, deliverance, and bold witness. It contrasts the power of God with occult practices, describes believers publicly renouncing their idols, and explains how the Spirit assures, transforms, and empowers Christians for mission.

This sermon from Mountainside Church examines Acts 18, focusing on Pauls ministry in Corinth and the ordinary believers—Priscilla, Aquila, Crispus, and Apollos—who helped spread the gospel. It highlights how God turns setbacks into new beginnings and calls believers to faithful, sacrificial discipleship. Key themes include trusting God in fear, the command to keep speaking the gospel, and the impo...

In this episode we walk through Acts 17, following Paul and Silas from Thessalonica to Berea and on to Athens, describing how the gospel provokes three common responses: belief, curiosity, or rejection. The message highlights the Bereans' careful search of Scripture, Paul’s reasoned conversation with the Athenians about the true God, and the reminder that Jesus calls for an ongoing, life-changing...

In Acts 16 we see the gospel break into the lives of three very different people: a wealthy businesswoman, a slave girl, and a Roman jailer. In a culture where some Jewish men prayed, “Thank you, Lord, that I am not a Gentile, a slave, or a woman,” the Spirit of God made sure the good news touched each of those very groups. It’s a beautiful reminder that Jesus is for everyone—no matter your backgr...

You are listening to Teaching from Mountainside Church in Boone, North Carolina, where we live as real people who are a part of a real family serving a real God in the high country. To learn more about our church, stay connected, or partner with us, visit mcboone.com. This episode examines Acts 14–15: Paul and Barnabas’ missionary work in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe — a miraculous healing, the crow...

This episode reads Acts 13:14–38 and unpacks the gospel: God’s rescue through Jesus, the forgiveness of sins, the presence of the kingdom now and the hope to come, and the transforming power of the Spirit in believers' lives.

Today we compare elite athletes’ discipline and sacrifice to the Christian life, emphasizing commitment versus consistency. The message draws on 1 Corinthians 9 and 1 Timothy 4 to call believers to spiritual training, perseverance, and pursuing the eternal prize—Jesus—culminating in a reminder that our efforts are a response to God’s grace .

The sermon contrasts Jesus’ kingdom values with the world’s “Babylon” mindset—money, status, power, and self-made security—and challenges listeners to see life differently. Using passages from Luke 6, Matthew 6, and Matthew 20, the message explores the Beatitudes, loving enemies, radical generosity, and servant leadership. Practical next steps include praying for the renewal of your mind, asking G...

This candid teaching challenges us to reflect deeply on what it means to truly value the things God cherishes. From the stirring words of Psalm 27 to the wisdom found in Isaiah and beyond, explore how we can align our hearts with the Spirit’s leading today. If you’ve ever felt like you've missed the deeper essence of worship or struggled with keeping God at the center of your life, this is for you...

This week, we're diving deep into the power of God's word and how it's already equipped us for every good work. You may feel inadequate. But guess what? We have everything we need to succeed—thanks to the word of God!  Join us as we explore this exciting journey of realizing that we are perfectly equipped to step into God’s calling with courage and faith. Let's step into our God-given potential an...