The Word from Mountain View

In this Palm Sunday message we reflect on the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, the crowd's shouts of "Hosanna," and the question, "Who is this?" We examine Jesus as prophet, healer, and Lord, consider the three responses people had in the crowd (worshipers, observers, fair-weather fans), and challenge listeners to walk with Jesus, worship Him, and surrender their lives. The sermon closes w...

It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast exploring why God's living Word is better than any other message we receive. Drawing on Hebrews 4:12–16, the sermon contrasts our zettabyte era of information overload with the transforming power of Scripture and Jesus, the Word made flesh. The message shows how the living, active Word penetrates the heart, offers a sympathetic high priest...

Pastor Mike invites you to a sermon on Hebrews 4 that contrasts trying to earn God’s favor (the stairs) with simply trusting God’s gift of rest (the elevator). Using a hotel elevator illustration, the message explains God’s promise of sabbath rest, warns against unbelief and stopping short like the Israelites, and gives three practical steps: listen, believe, and obey. The episode closes with a cl...

Join this sermon podcast as the pastor reflects on 1 Peter 1:3–9 and celebrates a year of living hope, baptism, and church growth. The message weaves Scripture with real stories of trials, transformation, and God’s active work in the congregation. Hear an invitation to trust Jesus, participate in the church’s mission, and receive encouragement through community milestones, communion, and goals for...

Join this sermon as the preacher explores Hebrews 3, using a hiker's story to warn against unbelief and hardened hearts. Discover three reasons Jesus is better than the wilderness: He is the true guiding voice, builds a sustaining community, and leads us into the promised rest. Be challenged to listen to God today, encourage one another, and hold firm in faith as you follow Jesus toward the rest h...

You're invited to a sermon exploring what makes a true hero — faithfulness, humility, and honor — illustrated by Desmond Doss, Moses, and above all Jesus. Using Hebrews 3:1–6, the message shows how Jesus is the greater hero and calls listeners to fix their thoughts on Him. Practical application: hold fast to Jesus, emulate His faithfulness, honor Him in worship, and trust the Son as the mediator a...

Join today’s sermon podcast as the speaker reflects on Hebrews 2:10–18 and the promise that Jesus is the ultimate helper. Through Scripture and stories, the message shows how Jesus shared our humanity, broke the power of death, and draws near with compassion to support us in real time. The sermon invites listeners to trust Jesus, cast their cares on him, confess sins, and rely on the Holy Spirit a...

A pastor traces changing ideals of man through history and centers on Hebrews 2:5–9 to show Jesus as the "better man" who entered our brokenness, suffered and rose so humanity’s original design—glory, honor, and dominion—can be restored. The sermon calls listeners to face human brokenness honestly, trust Christ for victory over sin, and live as God’s image-bearers, with an invitation to communion...

Pastor Mike preaches from Hebrews 2:1-4, warning believers about the danger of drifting from their faith and the seriousness of neglecting the salvation offered by Christ. He explains the peril of gradual drift, the principle of discipline for disobedience, and the proof that the gospel is reliable, then urges practical steps—personal disciplines and community watchfulness—to renew commitment to J...

Join this sermon from Hebrews 1 that explains how Jesus is greater than the angels: He bears a superior name, reigns on an eternal righteous throne, and carries a saving mission for those who inherit salvation. This short message calls believers to trust Christ, deepen their relationship with Him, and respond to the gospel while mercy is still offered. ---- Better Than Angels: Pay Attention to God...

Join this opening sermon of the new series "Better" through Hebrews as the pastor reads Hebrews 1:1-3 and shows how Jesus is superior to the prophets — heir of all things, Creator, radiance of God’s glory, sustainer, redeemer, and mediator. This episode invites listeners to respond in faith, realign their lives around Christ in 2026, and find practical resources and sermon notes on the church webs...

In this sermon the speaker shares personal struggles with overwork and depression, then encourages listeners to surrender, abide in Christ, and pursue the big ideas God places on their hearts. Drawing on examples like George Mueller and John Wesley, he emphasizes faithfulness, prayer, sacrificial service, and God’s provision amid trials. Key takeaways: love others, persevere through hardship, seek...

In this sermon the pastor explores how God's love is resilient and sacrificial, showing that "love is tough" — not just feelings but a committed, risk-taking agape that became flesh in Jesus. He traces God's relational pursuit from creation through the incarnation, urging listeners to receive and share the transforming gift of Christ. Listeners are invited to accept Jesus, live out God’s love, and...

In this short Advent sermon the preacher reflects on Matthew 1:18–25, Joseph’s faith amid scandal, and how God brings joy in the middle of messy, painful circumstances. Joy is defined not as a fleeting feeling but as deep confidence in God’s presence, character, and promises. The message points forward to Revelation’s promise of a new heaven and earth, encouraging listeners to hold a joyful hope t...

This sermon podcast reflects on Advent’s candle of peace and Luke 2:4-7, showing how God brings shalom into our chaotic lives. The pastor shares personal stories, historical context, and Scripture (Isaiah, Romans, Galatians) to encourage listeners to dwell in God’s peace, work for reconciliation, and trust God’s timing. An invitation is given to find peace with God, and resources including the ser...

Join this sermon podcast as the speaker reflects on Advent, urging listeners to pause amid the holiday hustle and remember the true meaning of Christmas: God sending Jesus and the living hope He brings. Using Luke 2 and Romans, the message contrasts darkness and oppression with God’s faithful work then and now, shares stories of global church growth, and calls believers to wait in hope, lament, an...

It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast. This episode explores God’s miracles of provision—how He meets needs, multiplies what we give, and uses us to bless others—rooted in Scripture like Philippians 4:19 and stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Pastor Mike encourages listeners to trust God, put Him first in time, talent, and treasure, and be willing to be part of some...

In this episode from the "When Pigs Fly" series the pastor explores miracles of protection — how God plans rescue before crises, how protection can be obvious or hidden, and why praise and prayer matter even in suffering. Using Scripture (Paul & Silas, the jailer, Psalms, and Romans) and personal stories, he urges listeners to trust God’s eternal purposes and invites them to respond to the sav...

Pastor Mike explores the difficult question of why God heals some and not others, opening with a personal story of two children affected by cancer. Drawing on biblical examples and Jesus’ words in John 14:12, he outlines three reasons Jesus did not always perform miracles—refusing to prove Himself, not interfering with God’s ultimate plan, and absence of faith. The sermon encourages listeners to b...

It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast. May today's sermon come alive to you and aid you in your understanding of God's plan for your life. Well, do you believe in miracles? You know, you think about that statement, when pigs fly, does anyone's family members ever said that? Or have you ever heard that? Or is this so old that it's new again? I mean, interesting statement. It's...

It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast. I have made the Apostle Paul's prayer request my own. When he states in Ephesians 6:19, pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, the words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel. May today's sermon come alive to you and aid you in your understanding of God's plan for your life. This morni...

Join Pam and Tim from Wholehearted Ministry as they invite listeners into God’s plan of reconciliation—being ambassadors of Christ, rebuilding families, and sharing the gospel through authentic relationships, Scripture, and prayer. This episode offers practical steps to ‘scatter seed’ in everyday life, a call to wholehearted commitment to God’s kingdom, and an invitation to respond and find your n...

This sermon explores how Jesus and his friends modeled radical care through sacrifice, courage, and agape love. Using the story of the paralytic lowered through the roof, the message shows how faith leads to forgiveness and healing, and challenges listeners to sacrificially serve, take risks for others, and share Christ’s love in practical ways.   Radical Caring Luke 5:17–25 Main Idea: To live rad...

Pastor Mike explores what it means to be radical like Jesus by prioritizing personal, persistent prayer. Using Luke 5:15–16 and the Lord’s Prayer as a model, he outlines a simple P-R-A-Y approach and a practical ‘cause circle’ to guide daily intercession. The episode challenges listeners to pray for the lost, name three people to pray for, and spend ten minutes a day in focused prayer, while offer...

In this sermon the pastor explores how generosity transforms our lives, using stories from a Burger King moment to Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Grounded in Scripture (Philippians 4; Proverbs; Genesis 22), he explains four ways giving changes us: it frees us from scarcity, connects us to God’s kingdom purpose, reshapes our perspective, and invests in the next generation. The message invites li...