MCC Sunday Sermons

When life turns up the heat, are you being shaped or controlled? Join Pastor Scot Longyear as he unpacks James 1 to show how God uses pressure to mature you, while sin uses that same pressure to master you. Discover how to lean into God's wisdom, persevere through trials, and exchange the weight of your struggles for a crown of life.

In this powerful look at the Prodigal Son, Pastor Scot Longyear explores how resentment can keep us trapped outside the celebration of grace while compassion has the power to change everything. Whether you are running from your past or struggling to let go of a grudge, discover how taking the first step toward forgiveness can bridge the deepest conflicts. Join us as we learn why it’s time to stop...

When you find yourself in a season of waiting, it can feel like God is holding out on you—but what if He’s actually protecting you? In this powerful message, Pastor Scot Longyear reveals how guarding your heart, prioritizing character over chemistry, and honoring God's boundaries will shield your future relationships from heartbreak. Join us to discover how to align your pace with Jesus and embrac...

Stop trying to control the outcome and start cultivating a legacy of faith that your family will never forget. Join Pastor Jim Pendleton as he explores how to move from pressure to planting seeds through practice, persistence, and prayer. Discover how God uses your ordinary, everyday moments to spark a sincere faith that echoes for generations.

Stop settling for the dry rules of religion when Jesus is offering the "living water" of a real relationship. Join Pastor Scot Longyear as we explore how Jesus meets us in our hiding, knows our deepest secrets, and chooses to stay anyway. Come discover the One who knows you at your worst and loves you the most—you’ll never be the same.

Discover how to experience "life in His name" as Pastor Scot Longyear explores the profound meaning of remaining in Jesus. Learn the four essential ways to cultivate an ongoing connection with Christ – from close relationship to obedient living – and unlock the overflowing joy and fruitfulness He promises.

If you’ve finally reached your goals only to feel like you’re still failing, you might be chasing a version of success that wasn't built to satisfy. Join Pastor Scot Longyear as he explores Jesus’ provocative warning against the "bigger barns" of greed and reveals how to trade the illusion of control for a life that is truly rich toward God.

Discover the profound peace of being personally known and fiercely protected by the Good Shepherd who calls you by name. Join Pastor Scot Longyear as he explores how shifting our focus from worry to the Shepherd’s voice allows us to experience a life that is not just survived, but lived "beyond measure."

From the historic quests for immortality to the empty tomb of John 20, we all search for a life that truly lasts. Join Pastor Scot Longyear as he explores the four transformative prayers—Confession, Cancellation, Authority, and Guidance—that move us from spiritual death into a vibrant, new life through the power of the Cross.

Are you merely an admirer of Jesus, or are you ready to become His apprentice? This Holy Week, Pastor Scot Longyear invites us to move beyond appreciation for the story of the cross and into the radical practice of daily following Him. By retracing the final week of Jesus' life—from His humble entry on a donkey to His total surrender in the garden—we discover how to exchange our own will for His w...

When the "why" of suffering meets the silence of God, where do we turn? Drawing from the raw heartache of losing his father and the agonizing shadows of Gethsemane, Pastor Cam Huxford explores how Jesus’ greatest moment of distress paved the way for our ultimate hope.

Think you’re the one searching for God? In the story of Zacchaeus, we discover that while we’re busy climbing trees to get a glimpse of Him, Jesus is already on the ground calling us by name. Join us this Sunday at Maryland Community Church as we learn how Jesus doesn’t just notice the outsider—He intentionally pursues them with a kindness that changes everything.

In a world addicted to "absent presence" and digital distractions, guest preacher Dustin Aagard invites us to trade the pressure of Martha for the peace of Mary. Discover how the simple rhythm of abiding and asking prayer can transform you from a "starving baker" into a work of God. Whether you have 90 seconds or 90 minutes, come learn how to find your place, pick your plan, and hear your Heavenly...

Don’t Live Erased: Encountering the Glory of God Have you ever felt invisible, passed over, or "erased" by the world around you? This week, Pastor Scot Longyear dives into Luke 5 to show us how a man defined by his isolation found restoration when he stopped hiding and started chasing after Jesus.

Are You Ready for a Divine Interruption? We often think we need to travel thousands of miles or perform extraordinary feats to find God, but He is most often found in the dull, exhausted moments of our ordinary routines.

We’ve become a society that has forgotten how to be still. Think about it: what’s the first thing you do when you’re standing in a long line or waiting for a friend to arrive? You pull out your phone. Statistics show that half of us grab our devices within 10 seconds of arriving anywhere. We check them 58 times a day. We’ve traded reflection for a "doom loop" of distraction. But what if, by escapi...

Bored to Life: Finding Space for God Is your smartphone stealing your ability to hear from God? In this message, Senior Pastor Scot Longyear explores how our constant avoidance of boredom through digital distraction creates a "doom loop" that blocks us from experiencing the Divine. Through the story of Zechariah, we’ll discover how God hides extraordinary encounters within ordinary moments and why...

Ever felt like you “whiffed it” when God gave you an opening to share your faith? This Sunday, Pastor Scot Longyear explores Jonah 3 to show us that God is the God of the second chance—both for us and for the people we think would never listen. Learn how to take your weak “yes” and your awkward words and watch the Holy Spirit do the impossible.

Ever feel like you’re drowning in debt, a broken relationship, or a season of failure? Pastor Scot Longyear explores how our lowest moments are often God’s greatest provisions, using Jonah’s journey from the belly of a fish to a life of repentance. Join us as we discover why hitting rock bottom might be the solid foundation you need to finally stop running and find the "Amazing Grace" that meets y...

Have you ever had that nagging feeling that you’re heading in the wrong direction, not just on the road, but in your life? Whether you’re chasing comfort or actively avoiding a difficult call, join us as we dive into the story of Jonah to discover why we run from God and how He uses the storms of life to call us back home.

Pastor Scot reflects on MCC's year long 100 Year Celebration and the concept of setting resolutions as we enter a new year. He expands on three ways we can practically develop new spiritual habits.

Pastor Scot reflects on why each of the Gospel writers used the word joy instead of happiness so frequently in their description of Jesus's birth.

We often spend the Christmas season stressing over whether someone is "worth" a gift or struggling to find something for the person who has it all—but what do you give to Jesus, the King who already owns everything? Drawing from the journey of the Magi, Senior Pastor Scot Longyear explores how we can offer God the few things He doesn't already have: our pursuit, our perseverance, and our heartfelt...