Messages

January 19, 2014

God With Us

God With Us

Abraham obtained the witness that God was “with” him. What did this ultimately mean for Abraham? What does it mean for us?

January 12, 2014

The Birth of Isaac

The Birth of Isaac

This message covers the birth of Isaac, the rivalry of Ishmael, the sending of Ishmael and Hagar away, and other various points of interest.

January 5, 2014

Self-Messes

Self-Messes

What are self-messes and how do we get in them? How can we avoid them? How does God respond to them?

December 1, 2013

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Some thoughts from Pastor Eric’s own heart on Thanksgiving.

November 3, 2013

A God Who Condescends

A God Who Condescends

The God of the Bible is a God who humbles Himself in order that His people may know Him. He is willing to meet us where we are in an effort to display His great love for us.

October 27, 2013

Church Strategy

Church Strategy

What is the strategy for ministry at Mountain View Bible Church? To answer this we must first have a mission. Our mission is where we are headed; and our strategy is how we plan to get there.

October 20, 2013

Church Structure

Church Structure

What is the leadership structure at MVBC? What are some of the major ecclesiastical polity patterns found in churches and denominations today?  Understanding Biblical Church Structure and my place in it is critical to my local church’s success.

October 13, 2013

Church Unity

Church Unity

What are the characteristics of a stable, healthy, safe church?

October 6, 2013

Church Stability

Church Stability

What keeps a church healthy and stable? How do we, as a local church, become a part of Matthew 16:18b?

September 29, 2013

What Does the Church Do?

What Does the Church Do?

Last week we learned what the Church is. This week we take a look at what the Church does. What should a healthy local church be devoted to? How should they feel? Where should their focus be? And, how will God respond?

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