MHBC Sunday Sermons

The beginning of our series on the seven churches of Revelation.

In Matthew 2:13–23, the flight into Egypt, the slaughter of the innocents, and the return to Nazareth fulfill specific prophecies and raise hard questions about suffering and God’s sovereignty. Joseph’s obedient response models faithful trust even when God’s leading is difficult.

In Luke 2:8–18, God chose ordinary shepherds—common, overlooked men—to be the first witnesses of the Savior’s birth. Their response was immediate investigation, a joyful report focused on the Child, and praise.

In Luke 2:1–11, the angels’ announcement to the shepherds is good news of great joy for all people: a Savior has been born, who is Christ the Lord. Their greeting “Do not be afraid” addresses the instinctive terror of sinful humanity in the presence of God’s glory.

Walking worthy of our calling unifies and strengthens the congregation of believers. It requires seeing God’s hand in every circumstance, accepting the eternal nature of truth, and being willing to be equipped to contribute our gifts so the whole body of Christ grows in love.

In Colossians 2, a determined walk flows from being firmly rooted and built up in Christ. Belief and behavior are linked: we walk in the same manner in which we received Christ—by faith. Deep roots protect the church from being deluded by persuasive arguments.

The reliability of Scripture rests on the multiplicity of ancient manuscripts. God has preserved His Word through dark periods of history so that what we hold today is trustworthy.

The Bible is the final authority for life and practice because man is depraved and cannot devise a system that produces true flourishing. God’s design is His own rule over His people, carried out through godly leaders who teach His Word.

In Matthew 3:13–4:11, Jesus is baptized and affirmed by the Father, then led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Each temptation touched real needs and desires that were within His reach, yet He refused every one by answering, “It is written.” As we strive to be a church that is diligent in the Word, delighted in worship, and determined in our walk, His example shows that Scripture is sufficient for all of life.

In Titus 2, the appearing of Jesus Christ is called the blessed hope, and it trains believers to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.