Mountain View Sermons

Mountain View Sermons

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Mountain View Sermons episodes

  • The Core of the Gospel
    Jacob Chacko – 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
    Discussion & Reflection Questions
    • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
    • It’s easy to view sin as outward actions. Why is it important to see it more as a heart posture?
    • Why is it important to remember that the core of the gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus?
    • In what ways has the Lord given you the grace to stand in the gospel in the past?
    • In what areas now do you need to be reminded to stand in the gospel?
    • Is there anyone in your life who would be blessed by being reminded of the gospel this week?
    • Bulletin

      41 min
    • When We Come Together
      Nick Cistola – 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
      Discussion & Reflection Questions
      • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
      • What does it mean for you to pursue spiritual gifts without focusing on self-expression?
      • How does the call to communicate the gospel with clarity change the way you think about interactions with others?
      • Do you think that those who visit our church tend to say something like, “God is truly among you”?
      • How would MVCC be different if everyone was using their gifts with love, clarity, and spiritual maturity?
      • Bulletin

        44 min
      • When Love Speaks
        Aaron LeDuc – 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
        Discussion & Reflection Questions
        • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
        • What does it mean for you to pursue spiritual gifts without focusing on self-expression?
        • How does the call to communicate the gospel with clarity change the way you think about interactions with others?
        • Do you think that those who visit our church tend to say something like, “God is truly among you”?
        • How would MVCC be different if everyone was using their gifts with love, clarity, and spiritual maturity?
        • Bulletin

          48 min
        • Love Fulfilled
          Andrew Overmiller – 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
          Discussion & Reflection Questions
          • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
          • How does the understanding that love never ends, but gifts do, change the way you strive to love others?
          • How does the truth that God has always known us, yet we only know Him partially, change the way you strive to love God?
          • Bulletin

            37 min
          • The Essential Gift
            Aaron LeDuc – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
            Discussion & Reflection Questions
            • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
            • Are you using your gifts in a way that reflects the heart of Christ’s love? Are there times when you focus more on the outcome than the heart behind it?
            • How can you guard against using your gifts in a way that looks good outwardly but is empty of true love? Where do you see the temptation to serve for recognition or out of obligation, rather than from a heart changed by Christ’s love?
            • How often do you find yourself trying to serve or love others out of your own strength rather than relying on Christ’s love? How would your life be different if you more regularly rested in the love that Christ shows through the cross?
            • Bulletin

              42 min
            • Unity in Diversity
              Aaron LeDuc – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
              Discussion & Reflection Questions
              • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
              • Do you struggle more to rejoice with those who rejoice or weep with those who weep? How might God be calling you to more fully empathize with others?
              • Do you ever feel insignificant in the church or are there gifts or roles that you dismiss as unimportant? How does knowing that the Spirit has gifted everyone for specific purposes change that?
              • Are there areas of ministry that you feel drawn to, but hesitate to pursue? What is holding you back?
              • What are the specific ways the Lord is calling you to apply this text to your life?
              • Bulletin

                42 min
              • Fasting
                Kevin Wolfe – Ezra 8:21-23
                Discussion & Reflection Questions
                • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
                • How would you describe the purpose of fasting?
                • What are barriers that would keep you from fasting?
                • Have you ever experienced the blessing of fasting? Share about that experience.
                • Bulletin

                  44 min
                • Empowered by the Holy Spirit
                  Aaron LeDuc – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
                  Discussion & Reflection Questions
                  • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
                  • What has your history with spiritual gifts been in the past? What systems or experiences are you tempted to read into this text?
                  • How does the truth that “no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except in the Spirit” shape or change your view of what is truly “spiritual” in the church?
                  • Have you ever overlooked God’s work because it seemed “ordinary”? How might God be using both “natural” and “miraculous” means to work through His people today?
                  • Where have you seen the Spirit empower you for the good of others, even in ways you didn’t expect?
                  • Bulletin

                    41 min
                  • Unity Around the Lord’s Supper
                    Kevin Wolfe – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
                    Discussion & Reflection Questions
                    • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
                    • What are different temptations we face as a church family that can lead to disunity?
                    • How does the Gospel that we celebrate and participate in through the Lord’s Supper bring about a common unity through our many differences?
                    • How does our unity as a church family put God on display?
                    • Why is it important to examine our hearts when we come to celebrate communion?  What does this practically look like?
                    • Bulletin

                      50 min
                    • Men, Women, and the Trinity
                      Jacob Chacko – 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
                      Discussion & Reflection Questions
                      • What stood out most to you from this sermon? Why?
                      • How would your life change if your primary question was not “Is this allowed?”, but “Does this build up others and glorify God?” What are some areas of your life where this kind of question would be helpful?
                      • Are there any areas of your life where your freedom might be causing others to stumble?
                        How could you adjust in love for God and others?
                      • Who in your life is worth imitating as they imitate Christ? What do you appreciate or
                        respect about their life and how do you want to grow in a similar way?
                      • How can you follow Christ’s example of sacrificial love in your closest relationships this
                        week?
                      • Bulletin

                        41 min

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