Maple Plain Community Church

Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 14:1–12. In this message, he examines the account of John the Baptist’s death, highlighting the tension between truth and power, and the cost of standing faithfully for God’s Word.

As John boldly confronts sin and remains faithful even unto death, we are reminded that following Christ is not always easy—but it is always worth it. This passage challenges us to live with courage, integrity, and unwavering devotion to God, no matter the cost.

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Continuing our focus on building for the future, this message from Colossians 2:6–8 challenges us to remain rooted and built up in Christ in a world full of competing voices. As we consider the influence of culture and the importance of truth, we are reminded that a strong foundation in Jesus is essential for lasting faith.

Looking ahead, we are also called to invest in the next generation—praying for them, encouraging them, teaching them, and setting an example—so that they too would be firmly grounded in Christ.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 13:47–58. In this message, he explores the parable of the net and Jesus’ return to His hometown, reminding us that while people may be close to Jesus, they can still miss who He truly is.

As Jesus teaches about the coming judgment and is rejected by those most familiar with Him, we are challenged to examine our own response—moving beyond familiarity to genuine faith and trust in Christ.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 13:31–35. In this message, he explores the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, showing how God’s kingdom often begins in small and humble ways but grows far beyond what we can imagine.

Through these parables, we are reminded that God is at work beneath the surface—expanding His kingdom and transforming lives from the inside out, ultimately bringing blessing to the world.

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Pastor Dominic preaches from 1 Peter 1:3–4, focusing on the living hope we have in Jesus Christ. In this message, he highlights how our hope is rooted in God’s mercy, secured through the resurrection of Jesus, and anchored in the promise of an eternal inheritance that will never fade.

No matter the circumstances we face, we are reminded that our hope is not temporary or uncertain—it is living in Christ forever.

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Pastor Dominic preaches from Philippians 2:5–11, exploring the humility and exaltation of Jesus Christ. In this message, he shows how Jesus, though fully God, willingly humbled Himself, became a servant, and gave His life on the cross—revealing that the path to true greatness is not self-exaltation but self-sacrifice.

As we follow Christ’s example, we are called to adopt His mindset in our relationships, trusting that the way up in God’s kingdom is ultimately the way down.

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Pastor Phil continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 13:24–30 and 36–43. In this message, he unpacks the Parable of the Weeds, showing how God is at work in a world where good and evil grow side by side. While evil is real and present, we are reminded that God is patient, judgment is coming, and He is faithfully carrying out His greater plan.

As we wait for the final harvest, we are called to trust God’s timing, remain faithful, and stay focused on the mission of sharing the good news of the gospel.

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Pastor Dominic continues our journey through the Gospel of Matthew with Jesus’ Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1–23). In this message, we explore why Jesus taught in parables and what this well-known story reveals about the condition of our hearts when we hear God’s Word.

Jesus describes four types of soil representing different responses to the gospel—from hardened hearts and shallow faith to distracted lives and, ultimately, hearts that truly receive and bear fruit. This passage reminds us that while the seed—the Word of God—is always good, the way we receive it matters deeply.

Join us as we reflect on what it means to hear, understand, and respond to God’s Word in a way that produces lasting spiritual fruit.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 13:44–46. In this message, he explores Jesus’ parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value, showing that the kingdom of heaven is worth more than anything we possess. As we discover the true value of God’s kingdom, we are called to pursue it with joy, recognizing that following Christ is both a great privilege and a great cost.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 12:38–50. In this message, he warns of the danger of hardened hearts and empty faith while pointing to the hope found in Jesus—the greater Jonah and the promised Savior. As Christ calls people to true repentance and obedience, we are invited into an enduring relationship with Him as members of God’s family.

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