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Mt. Vernon Baptist ChurchJonah 4:1-11, A selfish Heart Condemned, Pastor John DivitoMVBC Sermon - 02/16/252025-02-1643 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchJonah 3:1-10 A Worldwide Salvation Completed, Pastor Joshua Hammond-KelleyJonah 3:1-10 A Worldwide Salvation Completed, Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley by MVBC2025-02-1654 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchJonah 2:1-10, A Greater Deliverance Pictured, Pastor John DivitoJonah 2:1-10, A Greater Deliverance Pictured, Pastor John Divito by MVBC2025-02-0144 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchLuke 12:22-53, The State of the Church, Pastor Matt WatsonLuke 12:22-53, The State of the Church, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2025-01-2659 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchJonah 1:5-17, An Obedient Substitute Required, Pastor John DivitoMVBC Sermon 01/19/252025-01-1841 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchJonah 1:1-4, Running from the God Who Pursues, Jonas WyattJonah 1:1-4, Running from the God Who Pursues, Jonas Wyatt by MVBC2025-01-1231 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMatthew 1:1-2:18, Long Awaited Messiah, Pastor Matt WatsonMatthew 1:1-2:18, Long Awaited Messiah, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-12-2247 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 23:1-29, How God Provides, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 23:1-29, How God Provides, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-12-1540 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 22:1-23, Two Types Of Authority, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 22:1-23, Two Types Of Authority, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-12-0855 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 21:1-15, Troubled Trust, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 21:1-15, Troubled Trust, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-11-3050 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 20, Risky Friendship, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 20, Risky Friendship, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-11-2451 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 18-19:5, A House Divided Shall Not Stand, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 18-19:5, A House Divided Shall Not Stand, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-11-1753 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 19:1-24, God's Protection & Defection, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 19:1-24, God's Protection & Defection, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-11-1747 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 17, David & Goliath, The Battle belongs to the Lord, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 17, David & Goliath, The Battle belongs to the Lord, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-11-0352 min
The Immersion PodcastOn Mission - Disaster Relief in Western NC, Part 1In the first episode of our special series on recent missions in Western North Carolina, MVBC member and Judson College student Jacob Quinn joins host Daniel Brown to discuss a recent mission trip to the Hendersonville, NC area. They discuss the relief work, the role of the local church, and showing the love of Christ to those in crisis. The next episode of this series with MVBC members will be available very soon. -0:21 Welcome and intro -3:26 Relief missions and the local church -6:12 Focus on this Hendersonville area trip ...2024-10-2628 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 15, Reject the Lord's Word, Reject Him, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 15, Reject the Lord's Word, Reject Him, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-10-2051 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 John 2:15-17, A Warning Against Worldliness, Pastor John Divito1 John 2:15-17, A Warning Against Worldliness, Pastor John Divito by MVBC2024-10-1344 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel ch13-14, Foolish Vows, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel ch13-14, Foolish Vows, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-10-0649 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchColossians 1:1-14, Thankfulness for Christ, Hunter WilsonColossians 1:1-14, Thankfulness for Christ, Hunter Wilson by MVBC2024-09-2231 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 9-10, Of Donkeys, Prophets and Kings, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 9-10, Of Donkeys, Prophets and Kings, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-09-151h 05Mt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 8, A King! ... But What King, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 8, A King! ... But What King, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-09-0854 min
The Immersion PodcastBiblical Backgrounds: GalatiansHost Daniel Brown and Pastor Ronjour Locke share an introduction to the Book of Galatians. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the riches of this book of the Bible yourself. This podcast coincides with the new preaching series on Galatians at MVBC. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at the church, or live on our website mvbcraleigh.com. -The riches of Galatians from beginning to end (1:08) -The Apostle Paul, the Author (3:08) -Paul's ministry in the province of Galatia (11:06) -Galatians - About the Letter and Occasion for Writing (14:43)2024-09-0644 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchPhilippians 1:3-6, Partnership in the Gospel, Pastor Jorge RodriguezPhilippians 1:3-6, Partnership in the Gospel, Pastor Jorge Rodriguez by MVBC2024-09-0149 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchEphesians 6:18-20, Start Small Go Deep in Missions, Pastor Matt WatsonEphesians 6:18-20, Start Small Go Deep in Missions, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-08-2557 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchActs 13:1-3, Selective partnership Missions, AWActs 13:1-3, Selective partnership Missions, AW by MVBC2024-08-2345 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Missions: Associational Involvement, Pastor Matt Watson2 Corinthians 8:1-7, Missions: Associational Involvement, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-08-1849 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchGalatians 6:11-18, What Counts? A New Creation - Jonas WyattSermon MVBC 0804242024-08-0434 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Corinthians 3:1-11, A Long Term Focus - Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley1 Corinthians 3:1-11, A Long Term Focus - Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley by MVBC2024-07-2859 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchRomans 15:20-21, Unreached Prioritized Missions, Pastor John DivitoRomans 15:20-21, Unreached Prioritized Missions, Pastor John Divito by MVBC2024-07-2148 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMatthew 28:18-20, Church Planting Missions, Pastor John DivitoMatthew 28:18-20, Church Planting Missions, Pastor John Divito by MVBC2024-07-1453 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchRomans 10:13-17, Gospel Preaching Missions, Pastor John DivitoRomans 10:13-17, Gospel Preaching Missions, Pastor John Divito by MVBC2024-07-0744 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 5:1 - 7:2, The Problem of God's PresenceMVBC Sermon 06-23-242024-06-2351 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 4:1-22, Is God With Us or Against Us?, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 4:1-22, Is God With Us or Against Us?, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-06-1647 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 3:1 - 4:1, When God is No Longer Silent, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 3:1 - 4:1, When God is No Longer Silent, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-06-0947 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 2:12-36, Cleaning House, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 2:12-36, Cleaning House, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-06-0244 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, God's Work from a Womb to the World, Pastor Matt Watson1 Samuel 1:1-2:11, God's Work from a Womb to the World, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-05-2647 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 16:9-20, Sent on Mission, Pastor John DivitoMark 16:9-20, Sent on Mission, Pastor John Divito by MVBC2024-05-2049 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 16: 1-8, First to the Tomb, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 16: 1-8, First to the Tomb, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-05-1243 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 15: 40-47, A Proper Burial, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 15: 40-47, A Proper Burial, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-05-0549 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 15:21-39, God's Love for the Lonely, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 15:21-39, God's Love for the Lonely, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-04-2858 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 15:1-20, Confessing Christ, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 15:1-20, Confessing Christ, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-04-2154 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 14:53-72, Night Court, Hunter WilsonMark 14:53-72, Night Court, Hunter Wilson by MVBC2024-04-1434 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 14:26-52, Garden Prayer, Pastor Joshua Hammond-KelleyMark 14:26-52, Garden Prayer, Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley by MVBC2024-04-0754 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 14:12-26, Communion With God, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 14:12-26, Communion With God, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-03-3141 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 14:1-11, Sin Thrives in Secret, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 14:1-11, Sin Thrives in Secret, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-03-2455 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 13:24-37, End Times: Readiness, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 13:24-37, End Times: Readiness, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-03-1752 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 13:14-23, End Times: Difficulties, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 13:14-23, End Times: Difficulties, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-03-1053 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 13:1-13, End Times: Enduring, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 13:1-13, End Times: Enduring, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-03-0338 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 12:38-44, Christian Authenticity in Giving, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 12:38-44, Christian Authenticity in Giving, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-02-2556 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 12:28-37, What's Your Old Testament All About?, Pastor Matt WatsonMark 12:28-37, What's Your Old Testament All About?, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-02-1853 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchHebrews 13:1-25, The State of The Church, Pastor Matt WatsonHebrews 13:1-25, The State of The Church, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-02-1155 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchRomans 15:8-33, A Passion For Missions, Pastor Mark RedfernRomans 15:8-33, A Passion For Missions, Pastor Mark Redfern by MVBC2024-02-0541 min
Mt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 12:18-27, Marriage in Heaven, Pastor Joshua Hammond-KelleyMark 12:18-27, Marriage in Heaven, Pastor Joshua Hammond-Kelley by MVBC2024-01-2954 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 12:13-17, God & Government, Pastor John DivitoMark 12:13-17, God & Government, Pastor John Divito by MVBC2024-01-2155 minMt. Vernon Baptist Church1 Peter 5:1-4, A Flock to Shepherd Among You, Pastor Matt Watson1 Peter 5:1-4, A Flock to Shepherd Among You, Pastor Matt Watson by MVBC2024-01-1433 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchGalatians 6:6-10, Mock Not God, Jonas WyattGalatians 6:6-10, Mock Not God, Jonas Wyatt by MVBC2024-01-0732 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 12:1-12, A Beloved SonMark 12:1-12, A Beloved Son by MVBC2023-12-2441 min
The Immersion PodcastCultivating a Young PastorThe 6th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are continuing a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this sixth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown about how...2023-12-2226 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 11:27-33, By What AuthorityMark 11:27-33, By What Authority by MVBC2023-12-1744 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 11:12-25, "This House of Prayer"Mark 11:12-25, "This House of Prayer" by MVBC2023-12-1057 min
The Immersion PodcastWhat God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Mentoring & Missions Over the YearsThe 5th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to continue a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this fifth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown...2023-12-0832 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 10:32-52, The Deep Desire for ImportanceMark 10:32-52, The Deep Desire for Importance by MVBC2023-11-2643 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 10:17-34, Money: An Indicator for EternityMark 10:17-34, Money: An Indicator for Eternity by MVBC2023-11-1948 min
The Immersion PodcastWhat God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Conventions, Associations, & the GospelThe 4th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to continue a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this fourth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown...2023-11-1523 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 10:1-16, Marriage: A Good and Dangerous GiftMark 10:1-16, Marriage: A Good and Dangerous Gift by MVBC2023-11-1254 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 9:30-50, The Great Aim of PeaceMark 9:30-50, The Great Aim of Peace by MVBC2023-11-0551 min
The Immersion PodcastWhat God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 3Part 3 of the Early Years with Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this third episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma continue their conversation...2023-11-0123 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 9:14-29, Help My UnbeliefMark 9:14-29, Help My Unbelief by MVBC2023-10-2952 min
The Immersion PodcastWhat God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 2Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this second episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma continue their conversation with host Daniel Brown about the early years in ministry. This conversation...2023-10-2420 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 9:1-13, The Majestic TransfigurationMark 9:1-13, The Majestic Transfiguration by MVBC2023-10-2249 min
The Immersion PodcastWhat God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 1Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this first episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma both join host Daniel Brown and remember the early years in ministry. This conversation is...2023-10-1821 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 8:22-38, Seeing Discipleship More ClearlyMark 8:22-38, Seeing Discipleship More Clearly by MVBC2023-10-151h 00Mt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 8:1-21, Christ, The Patient PastorMark 8:1-21, Christ, The Patient Pastor by MVBC2023-10-0854 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 7:24-37, Christ the MissionaryMark 7:24-37, Christ the Missionary by MVBC2023-10-0142 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchPsalm 13:1-6, Rejoice!Psalm 13:1-6, Rejoice! by MVBC2023-09-2437 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 7:1-23, Getting to the Heart of WorshipMark 7:1-23, Getting to the Heart of Worship by MVBC2023-09-1747 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 6:45-56, Jesus Passed ByMark 6:45-56, Jesus Passed By by MVBC2023-09-1052 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchActs 13:1-3, God's Call to Missions and the Order He EstablishedActs 13:1-3, God's Call to Missions and the Order He Established by MVBC2023-09-031h 01Mt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 6:30-44, Effective ShepherdingMark 6:30-44, Effective Shepherding by MVBC2023-08-271h 00Mt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 6:14-29, Sin's Progression to Spiritual DeathMark 6:14-29, Sin's Progression to Spiritual Death by MVBC2023-08-2056 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 6:1-13, Christ Makes Things ClearMark 6:1-13, Christ Makes Things Clear by MVBC2023-08-1352 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchRevelation 6:9-11, When Their Number is CompleteRevelation 6:9-11, When Their Number is Complete by MVBC2023-08-0658 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchGalatians 5:26-6:1-5, Burden Bearing BelieversGalatians 5:26-6:1-5, Burden Bearing Believers by MVBC2023-07-3034 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchRomans 12:1-21, What a Gift!Romans 12:1-21, What a Gift! by MVBC2023-07-2345 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 5:21-43, You're No Trouble to JesusMark 5:21-43, You're No Trouble to Jesus by MVBC2023-07-1641 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMark 5:1-20, The Power Of What He's DoneMark 5:1-20, The Power Of What He's Done by MVBC2023-07-1044 min
The Immersion PodcastBiblical Backgrounds: LotHost Daniel Brown, Pastor Shannon Scott, and MVBC's Mike DeVaughn share an introduction to Lot of the Bible. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the stories yourself. This podcast coincides with the new teaching series on Lot at MVBC. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at the church, or live on our website mvbcraleigh.com. -Why study Lot? (1:46) -Where do we find Lot in the Bible? (5:37) -Summarizing the biblical narrative including Lot (7:16) -“The Days of Lot” - being ready for Christ’s return (Luke 17) (19:50) Lot des...2023-02-0230 min
The Immersion PodcastBiblical Backgrounds: 1 PeterHost Daniel Brown and Pastor Joshua Blythe share an introduction to the book of 1 Peter. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the riches of this book of the Bible yourself. This podcast coincides with the new teaching series on 1 Peter at MVBC. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at the church, or live on our website mvbcraleigh.com. -Peter, the Author: His Background (2:59) -Peter's activities in the Book of Acts (6:54) -1 Peter - About the Book and Occasion for Writing (11:22) -Major Themes of the Letter -Salvation (22:37)2022-09-1639 min
The Immersion PodcastCultural Conversations: Loving Life, Ending AbortionSeason 2, Episode 1. Host Daniel Brown and Pastor Shannon Scott are joined by Beth Mull, Triangle Area Director for Love Life. Much has happened since our December 2021 cultural conversation on abortion. The Supreme Court upheld the Mississippi law restricting abortion and overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Thanks be to God, this is a huge decision for life, but there is still much to do, as we agree with God that each and every life has dignity and infinite value, and should be protected. What is Love Life? (1:07) The overturning of Roe v. Wade (3:36) ...2022-08-1842 min
The Immersion PodcastBiblical Backgrounds: PhilippiansEpisode 11. As we begin our 2022 podcast schedule, we share an introduction to the book of Philippians. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the riches of this book of the Bible yourself. This podcast coincides with the new teaching series on Philippians at MVBC. -Paul, the Author (1:48) -Philippi, a Roman Colony in Macedonia, Greece (4:29) -The Founding of the Philippian Church (9:19) -How Paul Got to Rome, the Place He Wrote From (13:20) -The Occasion for Writing (18:18) -Major Themes of the Letter (19:55) -Wrap-Up and Previewing...2022-02-2330 min
The Immersion PodcastCultural Conversations: Abortion and the Dobbs CaseEpisode 10. Join us for a special episode! When we planned the first season of the Immersion Podcast this fall, we intended to go through the Thrive Series and our "Aspiring to..." podcasts, then return in early 2022 with cultural conversations. With the Mississippi Abortion Law being before the Supreme Court this month, we felt this to be an especially good time to bring this subject before our audience. We mention several Scripture passages in this podcast which are listed in the notes below. We also wish to include some internet resources for those in need; you'll find these a...2021-12-2139 min
The Immersion PodcastAspiring to Covenant Membership - Part 2 of 2Episode 9. We continue discussing the fifth of the five challenges revealed to us over the last 18 months, and its matching idea that with God's help we can aspire to. Covenant membership has been a focus of our teaching series at MVBC - "Thrive: A Flourishing Church in a Struggling World." In Part 2 of this podcast (Part 1 was the prior Episode 8), we take a deep dive into covenant, and how church membership is "covenantal." We mention several Scripture passages in this podcast which are listed in the notes below. These passages are a sample but are not a...2021-11-3038 min
The Immersion PodcastAspiring to Covenant Membership - Part 1 of 2Episode 8. We are discussing the fifth of the five challenges revealed to us over the last 18 months, and its matching idea that with God's help we can aspire to. Covenant membership has been a focus of our teaching series at MVBC - "Thrive: A Flourishing Church in a Struggling World." In part 1 of this podcast, we discuss membership related to the cultural challenge. In part 2, which will be released next week, we'll take a deep dive into "covenant." -Cultural challenge: less commitment (2:14) -Consumerism (7:41) -Implications for the church (9:36) -Two ways the culture...2021-11-2339 min
The Immersion PodcastAspiring to Eternal PerspectiveEpisode 7. We are discussing the fourth of the five challenges revealed to us over the last 18 months, and its matching idea that with God's help we can aspire to. Eternal perspective has been the focus of the most recent week of our teaching series at MVBC - "Thrive: A Flourishing Church in a Struggling World." -What are we afraid of? (1:10) -Cultural challenge: people are fearful, polarized, uncertain (3:27) -Where do we look for answers? (7:31) -God's eternal perspective - biblical foundations (11:02) -Value of solitude for reflection and meditation (19:12) -Curate...2021-11-1633 min
The Immersion PodcastAspiring to Biblical EngagementEpisode 6. In the earlier part of 2021, we started asking ourselves the question, "What is it that Covid has revealed to us about the larger culture and about our faith family here at MVBC?" In this episode we discuss the 3rd of the 5 answers we were led to, and its matching idea that with God's help we can aspire to. Biblical engagement has been the focus of the most recent week of our teaching series at MVBC - "Thrive: A Flourishing Church in a Struggling World." -Testimony for Incarnational Community (2:01) -Cultural challenge: media and public figure...2021-11-0824 min
The Immersion PodcastAspiring to Missional AdaptabilityEpisode 5. In the earlier part of 2021, we started asking ourselves the question, "What is it that Covid has revealed to us about the larger culture and about our faith family here at MVBC?" In this episode we discuss the 2nd of the 5 answers we were led to, and its matching idea that with God's help we can aspire to. Adaptability in missions has been the focus of the second week of our teaching series at MVBC - "Thrive: A Flourishing Church in a Struggling World." -Missions "at every opportunity" (1:34) -Cultural challenge: more flexibility and informality (3:47)...2021-10-2528 min
The Immersion PodcastAspiring to Incarnational CommunityEpisode 4. In the earlier part of 2021, we started asking ourselves the question, "What is it that Covid has revealed to us about the larger culture and about our faith family here at MVBC?" In this episode we discuss 1 of the 5 answers we were led to, and its matching idea that with God's help we can aspire to. This incarnational community has been the focus of the first week of our teaching series at MVBC - "Thrive: A Flourishing Church in a Struggling World." Cultural challenge: living more isolated and detached (1:50) What does "incarnational" mean? (6:23) 2021-10-1938 min
The Immersion PodcastThe Thrive SeriesIn the earlier part of 2021, we started asking ourselves the question, "What is it that Covid has revealed to us about the larger culture and about our faith family here at MVBC?" There are 5 answers we were led to, and for each one, a matching "aspiration" that with God's help we can strive for. These will be the focus of our upcoming series at MVBC - "Thrive: A Flourishing Church in a Struggling World." Cultural Moment/Aspiration #1 (10:02) Cultural Moment/Aspiration #2 (17:52) Cultural Moment/Aspiration #3 (22:14) Cultural Moment/Aspiration #4 (26:47) Cultural Moment/Aspiration #5 (30:30)2021-10-0843 min
The Immersion PodcastMVBC's Vision & ValuesJoin Pastors Joshua Blythe, Kevin Moore, and Daniel Brown as they discuss MVBC's Vision & Values: where and how they originated, what they are, how they have been ingrained so far in the life of our church, and how we hope to see them further grow into our body.2021-09-3037 minMt. Vernon Baptist ChurchMVBC - 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 - Am I Sufficient? 09.08.19MVBC - 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 - Am I Sufficient? 09.08.19 by MVBC2019-09-0843 min