Mountain Christian Church | Sermons

We’re not making resolutions, we’re making declarations. This message calls us to move from “I hope” to “I declare” by taking responsibility for our lives with God’s help and the power of the Holy Spirit. Instead of blaming others or living with a victim mentality, we’re challenged to look in the mirror, own our part, and take action, because faith without action is dead. From Genesis to the teach...

As a new year begins, let's choose to move away from empty resolutions and instead make bold declarations about who we are becoming. Real change doesn’t come from hoping things will be different, but from living with consistency, doing daily what truly matters, even when growth feels slow. By starting small, staying patient, planning for failure, and learning to love the process, transformation wi...

New beginnings start with honest endings. Let's close out 2025 together by discovering the freedom that comes when we let go of what holds us back and make room for what God wants to grow. In this opening message of the "I Declare" series, you're invited to identify what needs to stop so you can move into the new year with clarity, freedom, and purpose. We often approach January focused on what we...

What is Christmas really all about? In a world filled with stress, fear, and brokenness, the angel's announcement to the shepherds still speaks today: "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy for all people. Today a Savior has been born to you." This Christmas Eve message explores the meaning behind two powerful words—Savior and Christ—and why they matter for each of us. Like hostages...

Do you ever wonder if the good news of Christmas is really for you? In this message, we explore the angel's announcement that continues to echo across the centuries: "good news of great joy for ALL people." Through Scripture and real stories from people in our community, we discover what it means to belong—not because of our credentials, past, or status—but because of Jesus. From shepherds on the...

If Christmas is supposed to be "good news of great joy," why do so many of us feel anything but joyful? In a world marked by anxiety, comparison, and heaviness, this message explores what it really means to experience the kind of joy the angels announced—not a temporary happiness dependent on circumstances, but a deep-rooted, defiant joy anchored in Jesus. Discover the difference between chasing h...

Good news has the power to transform your spirit, attitude, and posture. But in a world filled with anxiety, grief, and constant bad news, where do we find hope that actually lasts? This message unpacks the angel's declaration in Luke 2—"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people"—and reveals why this announcement is far more than a sweet Christmas story. It's a cosmic interven...

What if the greatest news ever told first came to the most unlikely audience? This message takes us through the familiar Christmas story, focusing on the divine message that pierced the darkness: "Fear not." Discover how the terrified shepherds' experience mirrors our own struggles with fear in today's anxiety-filled world. Through Scripture, learn how Jesus' presence shrinks our fears, His power...

Before turkey and stuffing became our November tradition, there was another Thanksgiving meal—one that's been celebrated for centuries and holds meaning that reaches far deeper than any holiday feast. This message explores the Eucharist, a communal act of gratitude that connects us to God's faithfulness across 3,500 years of history. Discover how the bread and cup tell a story that begins with God...

What does it mean to truly listen to God's voice and say yes? In this message, we explore how every follower of Jesus is called to be a missionary—not necessarily to a far-off land, but right where God has already placed them. Whether it's your workplace, neighborhood, school, or community, you have a mission field waiting. Discover the joy that comes from saying yes to God, the biblical examples...

What does it really mean to shock the world? It starts with understanding God's heart—His deep love for people everywhere, His call to bless our neighbors, and His desire for us to be part of His mission locally and globally. In this powerful message from the Shock the World series, discover how you can respond to God's generous love with open hands and an open heart. Learn what it looks like to b...

How do we truly make an impact for Jesus? A surprising study of two missionary teams in Thailand revealed that those focused on blessing others saw 48 people come to faith—while those focused solely on conversion saw just one. This message unpacks the final practice in our BLESS series: sharing your story. Discover how to be ready with a simple, authentic three-part story of your life before Jesus...

What does it mean to live a truly Jesus-shaped life? It's more than just being kind or generous—it's about radical descent. This message challenges us to move beyond comfortable Christianity and embrace the servant heart of Jesus, who humbled himself to the point of death and calls us to do the same. Explore the difference between worldly success and Kingdom greatness through Philippians 2 and Jes...

Jesus spent more time eating with people than almost anything else—tax collectors, sinners, outcasts. Why? Because the table is where grace happens. In a world of isolation and surface-level connections, discover how something as simple as sharing a meal can become a powerful ministry. This message explores Jesus' revolutionary practice of using the dinner table to extend grace, build relationship...

In a world full of noise where everyone is talking but few are truly listening, we're called to something different. This message explores one of the most powerful ways we can show love to others: by genuinely listening to them. Drawing from Jesus' encounter with a blind beggar in Luke 18, we discover that listening isn't just about gathering information—it's about giving someone the dignity of be...

What does it look like to truly love your neighbor? It starts with prayer. When we ask God to send workers into the harvest, we discover that we are the answer to our own prayers. This week in Shock the World, we explore how prayer transforms our hearts, opens our eyes to see people the way Jesus does, and prepares us to bless a world that desperately needs it.   So, what’s next? New to Mountain?...

Tired of "same old, same old"? Discover what it means to be part of a Jesus-shaped community that shocks the world. Through 2 Corinthians, we explore how followers of Jesus are called to be more than church attendees—we're ambassadors of heaven, representatives of God's kingdom on earth. Learn how embracing a Jesus-shaped life means dying to ourselves to find real life, and how God uses ordinary p...

We're living in unprecedented times - caught between resistance and revival, headwinds and tailwinds. While some are pulling away from faith, others are experiencing a new spiritual hunger. At Mountain, we believe God has positioned us "for such a time as this" with a bold vision: to shock the world by showing a stunning picture of the real Jesus. This isn't about doing something big or flashy - i...

Are you tired of feeling defeated in your spiritual walk? This message from our "Made New" series tackles the reality that followers of Jesus face genuine spiritual warfare, but we don't have to live as "wimpy Christians." Discover the four essential truths that separate weak faith from standing firm: recognizing you're in a battle, knowing Jesus already won the war, staying alert to ongoing attac...

What does it mean to live as "children of light" in a world full of darkness? This message explores how our identity as God's dearly loved children naturally leads to transformation in how we live. Discover the three key contrasts that mark a life made new: choosing wisdom over foolishness, understanding God's will over living without direction, and being filled with the Spirit rather than influen...

Just like a child eagerly checking if their planted seed has grown or measuring their height against the wall, God expects and equips us for spiritual growth. In Ephesians 4, we discover that being "made new" in Christ isn't just about forgiveness—it's about transformation that leads to maturity. The message challenges us to move beyond spiritual infancy, putting off our old ways like dirty clothe...

What does it mean to be made new? In this week's sermon, explore how God's immeasurable power is at work in us. Be reminded that God is "able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine". This power can turn lives around, multiply resources, and be with us through any challenge. Don't underestimate what God can do through you. He is a God who can make a way where there is no way —all you ne...

In a world filled with division and hostility, what does it truly mean to be "Made New" in Christ? This week's message, based on Ephesians 2, highlights that Jesus's death on the cross broke down the "dividing wall of hostility" that separates people. The sermon challenges believers to "act like it" by actively working to heal divisions and bring people together. God's dream is for the church to b...

What if every "scratch and blemish" on your life told a story of redemption? Explore how God makes us new in Christ, like an old worn guitar as a powerful metaphor for our own journeys. Discover your identity as a chosen and adopted child of God, and learn to let your story of grace shine brightly.  So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect   Need prayer? We’d love...

Are you ready to go "all in" for Christ? 🙏 This message explores the transformative power of embracing challenges and finding strength in vulnerability, just like Paul's journey from persecutor to passionate preacher. Discover how our fragile "jars of clay" carry God's incredible power. Watch now and be inspired to live a life of true commitment!  So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉...