The Message - Mountain View Baptist Church - Sunday Sermon Messages and other items of interest

Bob Nakaoka talks about the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, and their example to us in focusing on Jesus as our prime example in running our race of faith.

In James 3, Mike Eaves tells us about the difference between knowledge and wisdom. the nature of wisdom, and what real wisdom looks like.

Philippians 2:1-11 shows us how we as a church can bring joy to God. What would our families and our church look like if we lived out this passage?

In Philippians 1:27-30, in light of our heavenly citizenship, Paul exhorts the church how to live, especially in the midst of persecution.  Paul also makes a surprising statement about faith and suffering that can change how we see the world.

As Paul reflects on his circumstances, he reveals what he is counting on for help.  Furthermore, even while in chains, Paul models for us what it means to put others before ourselves and glorify God.

Good Friday debunks one of the most common and certainly the most dangerous of all myths.

How do we know Jesus rose from the dead? Christianity stands or falls on that historical fact. It's not a philosophy. Paul said "if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins." It's history.

What really matters in life?  Paul’s remarkable response to his circumstances shows us what someone devoted to the gospel looks like and gives us encouragement when life doesn’t make sense.

On Palm Sunday we celebrate when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.  Why is it significant that Jesus chose a donkey as his mode of transportation?  How can that encourage us today?

In the beginning of his letter to the Philippians, Paul beautifully models for us how to pray.  Does your prayer life feel stale?  Learn today how to pray life-giving prayers like Paul.

The two opening verses of Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi may be brief, but they contain rich truth and application for our lives if we pause and consider what Paul writes.

Today we start our new series through the personal and encouraging letter from Paul to the church he started and loved in Philippi.  We'll cover background info and get the big picture of the letter before we examine it in detail in the weeks to come.

In Second Chronicles we hear the story of Joash and Jehoiada, as they rebuilt the temple, and the importance of maintaining your place of worship.

When we find ourselves in a conflict, what do we naturally want? To get what we want?  To be respected?  For the other person to acknowledge that we are right?  Today we see from Scripture a different foundational motivation we must have before we try to resolve conflict.

We close out our series in the Psalms with the final psalm, Psalm 150. The journey through Psalms ends the same way that the history of this world will end, in the sheer joy of praise.

Psalm 145 bursts off the pages of Scripture with expressions of joy rooted in the unsearchable greatness of God, His beautiful character, and His wondrous deeds.  Are you experiencing this joy yourself?  Are you passing it on to your children?

Psalm 139 by David is a favorite psalm for many people, and for good reason.  This psalm delights in the God who knows us, is constantly with us, and made us.  Learn how to make David’s prayer your own.

The author of Psalm 137 experienced profound trauma. He survived the invasion and cruel destruction of his city and probably witnessed firsthand the deaths of many of his fellow citizens and was then taken captive into exile in a foreign country. How do we pray in the midst of deep pain and profound loss?

Psalm 133 reveals to us the profound value of unity.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - The real Jesus is no assembly required. He has paid for all our sins. He has provided perfect righteousness. Receive the gift this Christmas.

This season we often think of trees. But the real trees to think about are these; the tree in The Garden, the tree on which Jesus hung, and the Tree of Life in Revelation - listen as Mike Eaves tells us how all three trees are connected.

Psalm 127, a prayer from the wise King Solomon, teaches us a foundational principle we need if we don't want our lives to be in vain.

The world searches in vain for elusive inner peace. In just a few short verses in Psalm 131, David provides a blueprint on how to find it.

In Psalm 130, we learn to put our hope in our merciful Lord because He will redeem us from all our sins

Psalm 123 teaches us to pray faith-filled prayers & entrust ourselves to God when the world scorns and mocks us.