Mountain View Church Podcast

Genesis 40 reminds us that our circumstances do not determine our faithfulness. Even in prison, Joseph continued to serve God, care for others, and use the gifts God had given him. When people forgot Joseph, God had not forgotten him—and He has not forgotten us.

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6 Training for Reigning Buddy Ditthardt Download View Sermon Video Click here to view the video of the full service.

In 2 Timothy 1:1–7, Paul remembers the sincere faith of Timothy’s grandmother that was passed on to her daughter and now resides in Timothy. Paul reminds Timothy that sincere faith is more than words—it leaves a visible mark on our lives. This Sunday, we will discover seven marks of a sincere faith. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and discipline.

God commanded Jacob to rise, return, and renew. He called Jacob to rise from where he was, return to Bethel—the place where God had first met him—and renew his commitment to worship and obey God. Jacob responded by putting away the foreign gods, purifying his household, and building an altar to the Lord. God sometimes calls us to return to Him, leave behind what has drawn us away, and renew our de...

Jacob had been changed by God’s grace, but his sons had not learned to respond to evil with grace. Their revenge reminds us that grace does not deny evil, excuse evil, or answer evil with evil. Instead, grace entrusts justice to God. We may not be able to control how others respond to sin, but we can choose to respond as people who have been changed by grace.

Jacob had spent years running from his past, but now he had to face Esau. What happened next revealed that God’s grace had changed Jacob from the inside out. Grace gave Jacob the courage to face his past. Instead of running away, Jacob moved toward Esau. Grace gave Jacob the ability to reconcile with others. The brothers who had once been divided by anger and deception were brought together in for...

Family conflicts can leave us discouraged, misunderstood, and emotionally exhausted. Jacob had reached his breaking point. After years of faithful service, he finally confronted Laban's deception and false accusations. Although Laban remained blinded by his own distorted view of reality, God protected Jacob and used even a strained relationship to establish peace through a covenant. Join us this S...

Jacob’s journey reminds us that life doesn’t always go according to plan—even at work. Yet through changing circumstances and difficult situations, Jacob knew who his true employer was: God. He remained a man of integrity, faithfully serving even when others treated him unfairly. And as God blessed Jacob, he used those blessings to point others to God’s faithfulness. When life takes an unexpected...

Jacob's journey to find a wife takes an unexpected turn when he arrives in Haran and discovers that life doesn't always unfold according to our plans. Through deception, disappointment, and family rivalry, Jacob learns that even when life takes a detour, God is still at work. Genesis 29 reminds us that God's purposes are not thwarted by our circumstances, and His presence remains with us even when...

As directed by his parents, Jacob departed from Beersheba to go to Haran to find a wife. During his first night on the road, God met Jacob in his dream as he laid his head on a stone pillow. God met Jacob where he was. God spoke. Jacob listened and responded. Let’s learn how God meets us where we are, how God speaks to us, and how we must listen and respond.

Scripture: Genesis 27 Jacob Steals the Blessing Dylan Sloderbeck Download View Sermon Video Click here to view the video of the full service.

Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but it does not have to be the final chapter. In Genesis 26, Isaac experiences God's blessing, only to find himself surrounded by jealousy, opposition, and repeated disputes. The Philistines envied Isaac's prosperity, exchanged hostile words with him over the wells, and continually pressured him to move on. Yet Isaac chose faith over retaliation, perseveran...

Jacob and Esau grew up in the same home, shared the same parents, and were recipients of the same covenant promises. They also had praying parents. Before the twins were born, Isaac prayed for Rebekah, and God graciously answered. Yet despite sharing the same upbringing and spiritual heritage, the brothers chose different priorities. Esau lived for the immediate and earthly, while Jacob desired th...

The people brought their children to Jesus so that He might bless them, and Jesus welcomed them with open arms. In this message, we will discover why bringing children to Jesus must remain a priority for parents, grandparents, and the church, and how Jesus is the source of the blessing, grace, protection, and peace promised by God.

Abraham’s servant asks for Rebekah’s hand in marriage, her family gives their blessing, and God brings Isaac and Rebekah together in love. This beautiful story reminds us that God’s design for marriage includes His guidance, the support of family, and a foundation of love.

In the Book of Genesis 24:10–27, Abraham’s servant begins his difficult journey with prayerful dependence upon God. As he watches Rebekah’s kindness, hospitality, and servant-hearted character, he recognizes God’s hand in providing a spouse capable of fulfilling the Lord’s covenant promise through Isaac. Even in the excitement of answered prayer, the servant pauses to worship and give thanks, remi...

In Genesis 23, Abraham faces the death of Sarah with real hurt, real hope, and real righteousness. He mourns honestly, trusts God’s promises, and acts with integrity as he secures a burial place in the land God promised. This passage shows that faith doesn’t erase grief—it shapes how we respond to it.

In Genesis 22:19, we see God testing Abraham, asking him to give up arguably his greatest blessing, Issac. Abraham trusted God fully, even when he didn’t understand. In the end, God provided and affirmed Abraham’s faith, showing that trust in Him is never misplaced.

Genesis: 21:1-8 When God Brought Laughter John D. Schultz Jr. Download View Sermon Video Click here to view the video of the full service.

Guest Speaker: Danny Ceballos Danny Ceballos Download View Sermon Video Click here to view the video of the full service.

Genesis 19 reveals the cost of compromise. Lot had drifted so close to the world that he lost integrity and respect in the eyes of his family. When he finally spoke with urgency, they dismissed him, and his call to obey God carried no weight.

In Genesis 18:16–33, Abraham shows us what it means to pray “in the clutch.” As judgment looms over Sodom, he doesn’t panic—he prays both boldly and persistently. Abraham appeals to God’s character, trusting that the Judge of all the earth will do what is right. When everything is on the line, faith doesn’t retreat—it intercedes. And neither should we.

In Genesis 17, God reminds Abraham of His promises, gives him a physical sign to remind him of his identity, and shows him that nothing is impossible. A reminder for all of us that like Abraham, we too are a work in progress!

In the Gospel of Mark 16:1–16, we see the Resurrection of Christ, the Refusal to Believe, and the Rebuke from Christ. The empty tomb declares victory, yet some doubted—until Jesus called them to faith. This Resurrection Sunday, we believe, rejoice, and boldly share: He has risen!

As Jesus enters Jerusalem, we witness far more than a moment—it is the fulfillment of a divine plan. In the allotment for His arrival, every detail is sovereignly arranged, from the colt to the timing. In the announcement of His arrival, the crowds joyfully proclaim Him as King, declaring what heaven has already determined—yet their understanding is incomplete. And in the agony upon His arrival, J...