MCC Sunday Sermons

Discover how to experience "life in His name" as Pastor Scot Longyear explores the profound meaning of remaining in Jesus. Learn the four essential ways to cultivate an ongoing connection with Christ – from close relationship to obedient living – and unlock the overflowing joy and fruitfulness He promises.

If you’ve finally reached your goals only to feel like you’re still failing, you might be chasing a version of success that wasn't built to satisfy. Join Pastor Scot Longyear as he explores Jesus’ provocative warning against the "bigger barns" of greed and reveals how to trade the illusion of control for a life that is truly rich toward God.

Discover the profound peace of being personally known and fiercely protected by the Good Shepherd who calls you by name. Join Pastor Scot Longyear as he explores how shifting our focus from worry to the Shepherd’s voice allows us to experience a life that is not just survived, but lived "beyond measure."

From the historic quests for immortality to the empty tomb of John 20, we all search for a life that truly lasts. Join Pastor Scot Longyear as he explores the four transformative prayers—Confession, Cancellation, Authority, and Guidance—that move us from spiritual death into a vibrant, new life through the power of the Cross.

Are you merely an admirer of Jesus, or are you ready to become His apprentice? This Holy Week, Pastor Scot Longyear invites us to move beyond appreciation for the story of the cross and into the radical practice of daily following Him. By retracing the final week of Jesus' life—from His humble entry on a donkey to His total surrender in the garden—we discover how to exchange our own will for His way.

When the "why" of suffering meets the silence of God, where do we turn? Drawing from the raw heartache of losing his father and the agonizing shadows of Gethsemane, Pastor Cam Huxford explores how Jesus’ greatest moment of distress paved the way for our ultimate hope.

Think you’re the one searching for God? In the story of Zacchaeus, we discover that while we’re busy climbing trees to get a glimpse of Him, Jesus is already on the ground calling us by name. Join us this Sunday at Maryland Community Church as we learn how Jesus doesn’t just notice the outsider—He intentionally pursues them with a kindness that changes everything.

In a world addicted to "absent presence" and digital distractions, guest preacher Dustin Aagard invites us to trade the pressure of Martha for the peace of Mary. Discover how the simple rhythm of abiding and asking prayer can transform you from a "starving baker" into a work of God. Whether you have 90 seconds or 90 minutes, come learn how to find your place, pick your plan, and hear your Heavenly Father cry out, "Again! Again!"

Don’t Live Erased: Encountering the Glory of God

Have you ever felt invisible, passed over, or "erased" by the world around you? This week, Pastor Scot Longyear dives into Luke 5 to show us how a man defined by his isolation found restoration when he stopped hiding and started chasing after Jesus.