Sermons Archives - Maynardville Fellowship

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Matthew-23_11-12-The-Lowly-High-Calling-of-the-Kingdom-Citizen-Part-2-of-2-The-Humble-Path-to-Exaltation.mp3 Matthew 23:11 is one of the more familiar texts in the Bible: “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably always taken this as a simple encouragement to serve others. Someth...

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Cooke-6-8-2025-Matthew-23_8-12-The-Lowly-High-Calling-of-the-Kingdom-Citizen-Part-1-of-2-The-Rejection-of-Exalted-Titles.mp3 What did Jesus mean when He told His followers not to be called Rabbi, to call no one on earth Father, and not to be called leaders? Is there something inherently wrong with those titles? Not at all. Listen as...

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Province-6-1-25.mp3 How much consideration do you give your spiritual growth?   How do you best determine where you are in your Christian development? Do you take a theological or doctrinal test?   The Bible has much to say about the importance of Christian maturity. Listen as Pastor David examines 1 John 2:12-17 to help us discover...

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Carr-5-25-25.mp3 Zechariah’s book concludes with a prolonged revelation of the kingdom of the Messiah and the final five verses highlight the glories of that kingdom. Not only will God’s enemies be defeated, but his people will be transformed into a holy people, fit for his presence.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Carr-5-18-25.mp3 In this passage, Zechariah anticipates the new city that will come in the wake of the new creation narrative of v 6-9. That city will dwell in security and its enemies will be stripped of their oppositional power.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Carr-5-11-25.mp3 Our culture would have us believe that good order in the church is something that is relative to each congregation with minimal consequences. However, Paul writes to Timothy of the devastating consequences of having a church that is out of creational order.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Carr-5-4-25.mp3 As Zechariah’s prophetic work draws to a close, he details the events surrounding the much anticipated arrival of the Messiah. In this passage he uses a creation motif to demonstrate the nature of the kingdom under the reign of the Righteous King.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carr-04-27-25.mp3 After all the warnings of judgment and final captivity for continued idolatry, in the final chapter of his prophetic work, Zechariah reveals the fate of Jerusalem and those who inhabit it physically and spiritually.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carr-4-20-25.mp3 What does a random passage in Leviticus have to do with the resurrection of Christ. More than you’ve probably realized. Find out how this passage enhances your understanding of the glories of Christ’s work of atonement.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carr-4-13-25.mp3   Zechariah continues his incredible unveiling of the events of Christ’s arrival, the Jews’ rejection of him, his ultimate victory, and the aftermath of his ministry on both his enemies and his friends. Listen as Pastor Michael Carr handles the penultimate chapter of Zechariah’s prophetic masterpiece.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Josh-woody-4-6-25.mp3 God disciplines those whom He loves and trains them as sons. Listen as Pastor Josh Woody explains from Hebrews 12:5-11 how and why God disciplines His people, the danger of His discipline being absent in your life, and how you are to receive and participate in the discipline of the Lord.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Carr-3-30-25.mp3 Who is the one who was pierced in Zechariah 12? To what is “that day” referring? Is this something we are to look forward to or have the events of this passage already taken place? Pastor Carr answers these questions and more in this sermon.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carr-3-23-25.mp3 What if God told us exactly what would happen during and after the ministry of Christ on earth? What if he did it 500 years before it happened? In this sermon, Pastor Michael Carr shows how God did just that and why it matters for the church today.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carr-03-16-25.mp3 Zechariah informs much of our current political discourse. See what this text teaches about the role and importance of modern Israel in our political future.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carr-03-09-25.mp3 Zechariah’s oracle continues with the anticipated righteous King taking in the role of the Good Shepherd who judges the bad shepherds, and unites, expands, and defends his flock.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carr-3-2-25.mp3 What type of king was promised to post-exilic Israel? How would he be different from the kings that came before him? In this passage Zechariah captures the mind as he foretells of the coming King and the extent of His glory and reign.  

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Carr-2-23-25.mp3 God didn’t just keep his promise to judge the enemies of Israel after they returned from exile, but he told them exactly how he would do it. Not only does this passage show how God would judge his enemies, but it also demonstrates his attributes that his people should follow.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Carr-2-16-25.mp3 Do we live in a time of defeat and retreat, or do we live in a time of victory and dominion? If Christ has declared victory then it would be inappropriate for his people to live in defeat. It is necessary for the people of God to understand what time it is and to live accordingly.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/I-Thessalonians-1_2-4-Cultivating-Continual-Gratitude-for-ALL-Believers.mp3 Do you ever find yourself withdrawing from fellowship? Neglecting your duty to make disciples and encourage your brothers in the Lord? Perhaps you are may even be hiding in plain sight, avoiding spiritual conversations like the plague. What causes us to get...

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Carr-1-26-25.mp3   Zechariah continues his pronouncement of God’s dealings with national and spiritual Israel in chapter 8. Pastor Carr shows the great promise God had for his people even if the nation should fail to obey.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Carr-1-19-25.mp3 As Zechariah seven comes to a close, the prophet gives the Lord’s answer to the envoy from Bethel concerning worship that pleases God. Pastor Carr walks through the text highlighting the nature of the prohibitions levied against the people for their good.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Carr-1-12-25.mp3 This week Pastor Carr takes a topical look at the failures in Israel’s history that led to the spiritual captivity that brought their demise. He uses that history as a warning for the church and challenges to greater affection.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Sermon-Carr-01-05-25.mp3 In this message Pastor Carr continues to handle Zechariah’s response to the delegation from Bethel in Zechariah 7 and gives a brief exhortation toward the type of worship that pleases and honors God.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Carr-12-29-24.mp3 Why do we perform the religious duties that we do? Can we do that which is good and Scripture requires of us in a way that is displeasing to God? In this sermon Pastor Michael Carr explores the important distinction between outward conformity and inward submission to the commands of God.

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Carr-12-22-24.mp3 As Zechariah moves out of the night visions his attention turns to the long awaited Branch figure. This passage serves as a more formal introduction to the person and work of the Branch Messiah that will be developed in the remainder of the book.