Sermons from August 2019

MBC Core Value #10: Purposeful Equipping

August 25, 2019
Todd Dykstra
Gospel Centered Living, Ministry, Purpose of MBC
Ephesians

We are committed to helping each member of the body of Christ grow in biblical knowledge, godly character, and ministry skills (Ephesians 4:12, Colossians 1:28), including the intentional training of equippers and elders for the establishment and edification of the church (1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Timothy 2:2). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value…

MBC Core Value #9: Edifying Fellowship

We are committed to Christ-centered relationships by which we serve and build up fellow believers, especially through the regular gathering of small groups focused on God’s Word, prayer, and mutual love (John 13:34, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value #7 MBC Core Value #4 MBC Core Value #5 MBC…

MBC Core Value #8: Qualified Leadership

We are committed to the submission of Maranatha Bible Church to a plurality of qualified elders who lovingly serve and shepherd the church (Acts. 20:28, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Hebrews 13:17). MBC Core Value #1 MBC Core Value #2 MBC Core Value #3 MBC Core Value #7 MBC Core Value #4 MBC Core Value #5 MBC Core Value…

Elders’ Q&A

August 4, 2019
Dale Kleinheksel, Jim Kuiphof Sr, Joe Hamlin, Michael Mouzakis, Todd Dykstra
Question and Answer

Questions the elders dealt with today: What does ‘taking communion in an unworthy manner’ mean? Is there biblical support for having men only in leadership roles? Will we have hair in heaven? What is the purpose of the Millennial Kingdom and why is Satan released at the end of the 1,000 year reign? What about women working? Why does Satan target families…