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God calls people to live difficult lived, there is no way around it. A life of faith entails self-sacrifice. It entails sharing the Gospel with people who often reject it and you as a messenger. We are called to live lives that honor God, despite the negative effects that may have on our reputation. Let's face it, being actively Christian and being obedient to the word of God is going to cost...

We live in a fallen world. We are surrounded by people struggling just to get by in a world that beats them down and just takes. We are those people.  The world is full of false hopes and idols that make big promises but do nothing to fill the empty void in our hearts. We all grasp at these but there is only one hope that will deliver and that is the hope offered by God.  We are surrounded by evid...

We invite you to join in with us in celebration of Jesus' resurrection! It is a time where we gather to proclaim that Jesus is alive, and acknowledge that His victory over sin and death is not just a nice story, but a historic event! For nearly two thousand years, Christians have been committing their lives to Jesus and making incredible sacrifices for the sake of the Gospel, and it's al...

We invite you this Good Friday to come examine the death of Jesus as we provide some reasons and explore why more people do not follow Jesus. #Crucifixion #FollowJesus #GoodFriday #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #Life #Heaven #God #Church #Christianity #Gospel #Forgiveness #Lord #Heaven #Faith #Bible Mountainview Church carries the necessary Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) license t...

Do you know what Palm Sunday is?  If you don’t, you aren’t alone. It is a part of what is known as Holy Week but receives less focus than Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is the day that commemorates Jesus entry into Jerusalem which would begin the week when he would fulfill his purpose on earth. The people of Jerusalem were excited their Messiah had come and lined his path with palm leaves ( a w...

What comes to mind when you think of the Bible? What would you say the purpose of the Bible is? How do your answers to these questions affect how you actually read the Bible? First and foremost, the Bible exists to reveal God and His glory to us! And God reveals this to us by telling us an incredible story. A true story of how He has worked in the world for the good of people for thousands of year...

Gods calls and the faithful answer. This week we dive into the life of Moses and see where he came from and where God would call him to his purpose. Like a lot of us, he needed a little push in the right direction but when he accepted his purpose God used him in a powerful way and a nation was delivered from bondage. #Jesus #Bible #God #Hebrews #Hebrews11 #Moses #Egypt #Journey #Peace #Trust #Prom...

We all know what it's like to have our plans derailed. One of the biggest challenges we face is planning our next steps in life, only to find out that those plans simply won't work out. Whether they are plans for work, relationships, where we'll live or whether or not we'll purchase a home, it's really challenging to find out that they aren't going to happen.  In our...

We like to think that we have life handled and under control. Maybe not all the time, but generally speaking we think our way of doing things is the best way. We want to be the masters of our own domain and we definitely don’t like the idea of anyone else that we need to answer to. Even when that someone else is God.  This week we look at Jacob. A man who would do almost anything to get ahead and...

Everyone knows what it's like to have family drama! Whether we mean to or not, sometimes we just don't get along. Sometimes we do things we shouldn't on purpose, but more often than not, we're more focused on what we want and need than on what others want and need. Often when we hurt someone we love, it's not because we meant to, but simply because we weren't being co...

Do we know what it means to truly put God first? Do we really trust him? Do we know that he will provide? This week we look at the account of Abraham and Isaac and see what putting God first looks like. We also see what absolute trust in God looks like. We will also see that God provides in many ways and the ways we need him most. We can say he is first in our lives and that we trust him, but perh...

We've been studying chapter 11 in the book of Hebrews, looking at the incredible history of the people who followed God and lived their lives in faith. Over the last few weeks we have unpacked many of the different stories about these faith heroes and we've learned a lot about what faith looks like in the life of someone who places their trust in God.  This week, we are going to dive int...

Do you have faith in God and his plan for you? This is a question that we all need to answer. Believing in God is one thing, but trusting God and his plan brings things to a whole different level. Where do you land on this spectrum regarding your walk with Christ?  Today we will be learning about Sarah. She was a woman who showed great faith, great trust in God and it led to a miracle that she cou...

Where are you heading in life? Do you have a plan for your future? What does it look like? What needs to work out for you to get there?  Every day, we reach out and place our trust in the world around us. For example, we trust our employers to pay us and we trust that the grocery stores won't suddenly run out of food. And, because of this trust, we act in a predictable manner- we continue goi...

We were created to have great relationships. This sets us apart from every other created thing. We were created to be in relationship with each other, but more importantly, to be in relationship with our Creator, the One True Living God. We’d be wise to seek Him, draw near to Him, walk closely with Him, be faithful to Him. We receive far more than we could ever give. Moreover, a restored relations...

It’s hard to believe that it’s already week-4 of our Heroes of Faith series! Before we dive into today’s message, I want to do a quick recap of the past few weeks. 1. We started with Hebrews 11:1-3, reconciling with our own existence in the universe, and our personal faith that God created it all. 2. In week 2 we moved to Hebrews 11:4, learning from our first Faith-Hero, Abel. He taught us how to...

If God asked you to give Him the last hour of your life, would you submit it willingly? If God asked you to perform a specific task on the last day of your life, would you do it? If God asked for you to give your last $100 to a specific cause, would you donate it? Week two of our Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews 11. We’ll learn about a young man named Abel, who had incredible faith, willing to...

Today, we’re beginning a journey of faith. Week after week, for the next few months, we’ll be studying the “Heroes of Faith” found throughout the Bible. And by doing so, week after week, your faith will become more than a simple hope for the future. You will find assurance and conviction, even in the things that aren’t always visible or easily explained. So, let’s begin this journey of faith by op...

There’s a significant difference between hearing someone speak, and listening to what they’re saying. The difference between simply hearing and really listening, is often connected to how focused we are on the person speaking, and how we respond. We’re going to camp on this concept as we enter into the new year. We’ll study a conversation that took place at Jesus’ Transfiguration, found in Matthew...

Christmas Eve with Mountainview Church online, at home, or in the church building. Join us for Christmas carols, humorous and heart-warming video shorts, digital door prizes, and a special message from the angel, Gabriel. Come as you are; all are welcome! #church #jesus #christ #child #messiah #savior #saviour #angel #Gabriel #glory #christmas #christmaseve #advent #manger Support the show

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Shepherds weren’t known to be well-educated, well-funded, or well-dressed. In fact, quite the opposite! Shepherds were under-paid and under-appreciated. No one cared about them, or rarely noticed them. They were the outcasts of society in that day! And yet, Shepherds were the first to receive the Good News of great joy! Join us for our 3rd Advent, as Gabriel tells us all about his appearance to a...

God often chooses the unlikely or least likely, to do the incredible. God seems to enjoy choosing ordinary people for extraordinary assignments. Joseph, Mary’s husband-to-be, is a great example of this truth. Although he was faithful to God, he was also fearful. God would call him to be the earthly father of God's Son, Jesus. #Joseph #Mary #nativity #advent #christmas #jesus #christ #matthew...

Have you ever been given an important assignment? Maybe a parent or a teacher choose you, and gave you the responsibility over an important task or project! How did that feel? Perhaps you were excited at first, but then the weight of the responsibility set in, and you felt nervous and stressed out? Maybe you got scared, and even a little upset? Believe it or not, you’re not the first person to exp...

The death of Jesus Christ is an event that every human being on the planet should acknowledge and seriously contemplate. It is a critical moment for every one of us, when time pivoted between BC and AD, presenting a significant shift in how humanity relates to God. Believing in and proclaiming Jesus’ death is extremely important, but we can’t stop there. It’s not enough to focus on His death alone...