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  Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary Some of the hardest decisions we make aren't the reckless ones; they're the ones that made complete sense at the time. This Sunday, we open the book of Ruth, a story set in one of the darkest seasons in Israel's history. We meet a man who considered his options, chose the obvious one, and led his family in the wrong direction without knowing it. W...

EASTER: From Darkness to Dawn It was still dark… and hope felt gone. On that first Easter morning, everything seemed lost. Grief, fear, and doubt filled the hearts of Jesus’ followers. But in a single moment, everything changed. A name spoken in the dark. Peace in a locked room. Hope for the one who doubted. Jesus didn’t wait for them to have it all together—He met them right where they were. And...

  EASTER: From Darkness to Dawn What looked like an execution… was actually a coronation. On Good Friday, Jesus was mocked, beaten, and nailed to a cross. To the world, it looked like a defeated king. But every detail told a different story. The crown of thorns. The purple robe. The sign above His head. All pointing to one truth: Jesus is King. And in His final words—“It is finished”—He wasn’t giv...

  EASTER: From Darkness to Dawn What if you knew… someone would betray you— Would you still love them? This Maundy Thursday, we remember the night Jesus chose to love… anyway. He washed the feet of His disciples, He shared the bread and the cup and He loved—even those who would fail Him. We are called to love like Jesus—by serving humbly, giving sacrificially, and remaining faithful to the end. Di...

  EASTER: From Darkness to Dawn Today we begin our Easter journey, a week that changed everything. It starts with celebration: crowds shouting “Hosanna!” as Jesus enters Jerusalem. But even at that moment, many didn’t fully understand who He was. Over this week, we’ll walk through the story of Jesus, His sacrifice, His love, and His victory. So, as we start this week, here’s the question: Are we f...

  EMOTIONS: Getting a Grip of Your Heart & Mind We all want to make better decisions, but most of us are still reacting on impulse and wondering why the same patterns keep repeating. This Sunday at Mountainview Church, we wrap up our Emotions series with a message on the Discerning Heart. We'll look at what it actually takes to build the kind of heart that stays steady when life gets hard...

  EMOTIONS: Getting a Grip of Your Heart & Mind We spend a lot of energy managing how we appear to other people and even to God. But the Bible tells us that God already sees every corner of our hearts. This Sunday, we're in week three of our Emotions series, and we're asking a question most of us quietly avoid: what happens when we finally let God do the exam? We'll be walking t...

  EMOTIONS: Getting a Grip of Your Heart & Mind Have you ever felt pulled in two directions at once? The world tells us to “follow your heart,” but what happens when your heart doesn’t know where it’s going? In Week 2 of our Emotions series, we’re talking about the divided heart and why unsettled loyalties lead to unstable lives. Looking at Joshua, Proverbs, and Psalm 86, we’ll see how choosin...

  Deceptive Diagnosis Have you ever reacted to something, only to realize later that you completely misread the situation? Our emotions are powerful, but they don't always tell us the truth. This Sunday, we're launching a brand new series called Emotions: Getting a Grip of Your Heart and Mind. Week one is titled Deceptive Diagnosis, and we're going to look at what happens when our f...

  Virtue & Vices This week we are ending our series Virtue vs Vice and we are going to confront a silent but dangerous enemy of the soul: apathy. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14 –30), Jesus teaches that faithfulness is not about how much we have but about what we do with what we’ve been given. As we wait for Jesus’ return, will we act in obedience or bury what God entrusted to us?...

  Virtue & Vices This week we are discussing a calling that most of us feel unable to live up to: purity. Also a stumbling block that many of us would rather keep in the dark: lust. How many of us have done the work to try and actually understand purity and lust, and how many of us understand the way God sees these things? We see these two contrasting concepts brought up throughout scripture,...

Self-control often gets framed as restriction, but Scripture tells a different story. In Titus 2, Paul shows us that self-control is a grace-formed virtue meant for every generation. Indulgence distracts and enslaves, slowly pulling us off course without us noticing. But self-control gives direction, freeing us from our impulses so we can run toward what truly matters. This message explores how gr...

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Ephesians 4:25–32 KEY VERSE: Ephesians 4:26-27 (ESV) - "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil." BOTTOMLINE: Patience pauses. Anger pushes. PROMO DESCRIPTION: Anger shows up fast, loud, and demanding. Patience moves slower, but it goes deeper. In Ephesians 4, Paul doesn’t deny anger; he redirects it. T...

Virtue & Vices What do you do when someone else’s success quietly irritates you instead of inspiring you? James' letter to the church exposes how envy produces disorder while humility, shaped by the Spirit, creates peace. This Sunday, we'll explore how comparison corrodes the heart and why humility is not weakness but wisdom from above. We’ll look at the difference between competing...

  Virtue & Vices What do you do when life just keeps getting harder? In Joy vs. Despair, we’re spending time in 2 Corinthians 4, where Paul writes from the middle of pressure, loss, and weariness. He’s honest about how hard things are, but he refuses to let despair call the shots. We’ll learn why despair doesn’t get the final word, and why God is still at work, even here. The goal isn’t to pre...

SERMON TITLE: Gratitude vs. Greed.  SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Timothy 6:6–10.  BOTTOM LINE: Gratitude turns what we have into enough; greed makes enough never enough.  PROMO DESCRIPTION:  This Sunday, we continue our series Virtues & Vices with a message that's needed after the holiday season: Gratitude vs. Greed. In a culture that constantly tells us we need more, Scripture offers a better wa...

SERMON TITLE: LOVE vs. PRIDE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Philippians 2:3–8. KEY VERSE: Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count.  BOTTOM LINE: Love humbles and serves; pride elevates and isolates. PROMO DESCRIPTION: Pride shows up quietly, even in good people doing good things. In Philippians 2, Paul contrasts self-centred ambition with the self-giving love of Je...

Advent: Isaiah's Prophetic Promises .  December 28th is Sabbath Sunday: An intentional day of rest from all regular and ministry work, as we gather with friends and family in homes during this strategic day between Christmas and New Year’s. Together, we’ll reflect on Isaiah 40:31 and rediscover the strength that comes from waiting on the Lord. Through Scripture, communion, and quiet reflectio...

  Advent: Isaiah's Prophetic Promises . Darkness has a way of getting our attention. When the lights go out, we realize just how much we were depending on them. And in the middle of the world’s darkness, God kept a promise. Isaiah foretold a great light shining in the darkness, a promise fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. On Christmas Eve, we reflect on how Christ enters our darkness not just t...

SERMON TITLE: The Love of the Servant 4th ADVENT: Love Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4 BOTTOM LINE: The love of Jesus restores what the world has nearly destroyed. PROMO DESCRIPTION: Life has a way of bending us. Some of us are still standing… but barely. Maybe you feel like a bruised reed—hurt, wounded, exhausted. Or maybe your faith feels like a smoldering wick—the flame is still there, but it’s almost...

SERMON TITLE: Joy of Salvation ADVENT THEME: Joy SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 12:1-6 THE BOTTOM LINE: True joy is found in knowing that you have been saved. PROMO DESCRIPTION: If you ever find yourself overwhelmed in all the emotions of Christmas but you realize that joy is nowhere to be found, perhaps it is because you aren't looking in the right place, or you are looking for the wrong joy.  In Isaiah...

SERMON TITLE: The Peace of the Prince ADVENT THEME: Peace SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 9:6-7 THE BOTTOM LINE: Resting in peace is granted through the Prince of Peace. This Sunday, we’ll light the Peace candle and step into Isaiah’s promise of a coming King called the “Prince of Peace.” In a world that feels restless, anxious, and loud, we’ll look beyond sentimental ideas of peace and see the One who actually...

Series: Advent in Isaiah  Sermon Title: The Hope of Immanuel  Scripture Passage: Isaiah 7:14 NIrV Key Verse: Isaiah 7:14 Bottom Line: Hope is, God with Us. PROMO DESCRIPTION: This week we are launching our new series, Advent in Isaiah. In week one we are unpacking the message of Hope rooted in this truth: Immanuel "God with Us." Found in Isaiah 7:14. Join us as we discover how God's...

This Sunday, we’re diving into one of the most hope-filled truths found in Ephesians 1. Paul tells us that everyone who trusts Jesus is sealed with the Holy Spirit. That seal marks us as God’s own and guarantees our future with Him. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, fear, or insecurity in your walk with Christ, this passage is for you. We’ll explore what it means to be sealed, secured, and stren...

Identity When God saves, He adopts us and gives us an inheritance in Christ. He also draws us into His purpose, working all things according to the counsel of His will. Ultimately, our lives exist to bring glory to God, from the first to hope in Christ to all who believe today. If you’re tired of chasing identity in shifting places, discover who you are in Him. Why not invite a friend who needs as...