Machias Valley Baptist Church

June 1, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Text: Ezekiel 34   Sermon Points: 1) Bad shepherds use the flock for their own gain. 2) The flock belongs to God.      a) He feeds them.      b) He corrects them.      c) He rescues them.  3) God will dwell with His sheep forever in paradise. 4) Jesus is the Chief Shepherd. 

May 25, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Text: Ezekiel 33   Sermon Points: 1) The call of the watchman is of eternal significance. 2) God desires to bring life where death reigns. 3) God's message is for action, not entertainment.  

May 18, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Text: Ezekiel 25-32   Sermon Points: 1) God is sovereign over the nations. 2) Behind earthly conflict is a spiritual struggle between good and evil. 3) God's judgment of evil brings hope to His people.

May 5, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Text: Ezekiel 17-24   Sermon Points: 1) Any judgment before the final judgment is a call for repentance (Ezekiel 18:20-32). 2) God saves in spite of us, for the sake of His name (Ezekiel 20:33-44). 3) Sin has serious consequences (Ezekiel 21:1-10). 4) A better King is coming (Ezekiel 19:13-14 and 17:22-24).

May 4, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Text: Psalm 67   Sermon Points: 1) God's message: The blessing of salvation. 2) God's mission: To all nations. 3) God's goal: His glory to the ends of the earth.  

April 27, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Guest Speaker: Ethan Davis Title: Run the Race Text: Hebrews 12:1-13

April 20, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Text: Luke 24:36-53   Sermon Points: 1) The resurrection brings peace. 2) The resurrection comes with empirical proof. 3) The resurrection brings transformation. 

April 13, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Text: Ezekiel 12-16   Sermon Points: 1) Beware of the false hopes of false prophets. 2) Be humbled by the depth of human depravity.  3) Be amazed by the grace of Christ's atonement. 

April 6, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Title: "God's Glory Leaves the Temple"   Text: Ezekiel 8-11   Sermon Points: 1) God sees all worship, public and private, right and corrupt. 2) God disciplines and delivers. 3) God takes away His glory from where He is not welcome. 4) God gives His people the hope of regenerated hearts. 

March 30, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Title: "A Drama of Judgment"   Text: Ezekiel 4-7   Sermon Points: 1) Judgment comes for the wicked. 2) God will leave a broken remnant.  3) God is known in His judgments.   

March 23, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Title: "God's Commission in Declining Times"   Text: Ezekiel 1-3   Sermon Points: 1) We need a perspective of God's glory. 2) We need an awareness of God's presence. 3) We need the empowering of God's Spirit. 4) We need to feed on God's Word. 5) We need to consider the seriousness of God's call.

March 16, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Title: "The Self-Sacrifice of Marriage"   Text: Song of Solomon 2:15-17   Sermon Points: 1) Destroy what threatens to undo your marriage. 2) Give yourself fully to the other in marriage. 3) Work together to focus on Jesus in your marriage.  

March 9, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Title: "The Conflict in Marriage"   Text: James 4:1-10   Sermon Points: 1) We have an inward struggle of warring desires. 2) Warmth in relationship correlates with proximity to God. 3) We need humble submission to the Lord.

March 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Title: "The Covenant of Marriage"   Text: Matthew 19:1-12   Sermon Points: 1) Marriage is a permanent covenant. 2) The greatest problem in marriage is a hard heart. 3) Singleness can be a Godly calling. 4) Marriage teaches us about the New Covenant.

Title: "The Purpose for Marriage"   Text: Colossians 1:16   Sermon Points: 1) "Created through Him:" Marriage is Jesus's idea. 2) "Created for Him:" Marriage is designed for Jesus's glory.  3) Marriage is a means for growth. 

February 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Title: "The Empty Tomb"   Text: Mark 16:1-20   Sermon Points: Prelude: What's going on with verses 9-20? 1) The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate hope of the believer. 2) The resurrection of Jesus sends us out to be on mission with Jesus.

January 26, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Title: "Crucified in My Place, Part 2"   Text: Mark 15:33-47   Sermon Points: 1) To grasp the atonement, we must grasp the seriousness of God's wrath. 2) We have access to God through the torn flesh of Jesus. 3) We can have courage, because Sunday is coming!

January 19, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Title: "Crucified in My Place, Part 1"   Text: Mark 15:16-32   Sermon Points: 1) Jesus was shamed so that we might gain approval. 2) Because of the cross, we can live lives free of shame and guilt. 3) Jesus couldn't be saved so that He might save others. 

January 12, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Title: "Crucified For Us Under Pontius Pilate"   Text: Mark 15:1-15   Sermon Points: 1) Jesus models for us how to suffer rightly.  2) Jesus is a King, but not THAT kind of king. 3) Jesus takes our place and we get His.

January 5, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org   Title: "State of the Unity"   Text: Acts 2:42-47   Sermon Points: 1) We strive to devote ourselves to the practices of the early church. 2) We desire to be in awe of God. 3) We celebrate all that the Lord has done in our midst. 

December 29, 2024. Pastor Bob Emrich. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "Press on to Know the Lord"

December 22, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Title: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"   Text: Luke 2:8-20   Sermon Points: 1) The glory of God incarnate must be proclaimed.      a) Sometimes through extraordinary means.      b) Mostly through ordinary means.  2) The glory of God incarnate is the focus of God. 3) The glory of God incarnate brings the peace of God. 

December 15, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"   Text: Haggai 2:7/Luke 2:21-35   Sermon Points: 1) The glorious treasure of Christ and His Kingdom is beyond all compare. 2) All the benefits of the Christian life are wrapped up in the gift of Christ. 3) Rest in Christ is greater than the strife of the world.

December 8, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" Text: Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7 Sermon Points: 1) The significance of "God with us" 2) The scariness of "God with us" 3) The salvation of "God with us" 4) The seeking of "God with us"

December 1, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "Joy to the World!"   Text: Psalm 98   Sermon Points: 1) "The Lord has come": Rejoicing in God's salvation. 2) "Let men their songs employ": Expressing this joy through song. 3) "Far as the curse is found": Hoping in the universal extent of Christ's reign.  

November 24, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: A King in a Kangaroo Court Text: Mark 14:53-72 Sermon Points: 1) Satan loves to pervert justice. 2) Jesus is the Messianic King seated in power. 3) Will you respond like Judas or like Peter?

November 17, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org  Title: "The Kiss of Death"  Text: Mark 14:43-52 Sermon Points: 1) Judas displays the kingdom of this world. 2) Jesus displays submission to the Father. 3) Jesus is the True and Better Adam.

November 10, 2024. Micah Perkins. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "There is None Righteous" Text: Romans 3:10

Session 4 - STEADFAST: Bringing Our Culture to the Rock. November 1-2, 2024. Ladies Conference with Charla DeJager. STEADFAST: Living as Christian Women in Today's Challenging Culture www.machiasvalley.org  

Session 3 - STEADFAST: Bringing our Emotions to the Rock November 1-2, 2024. Ladies Conference with Charla DeJager. STEADFAST: Living as Christian Women in Today's Challenging Culture www.machiasvalley.org.  

Session 2 - STEADFAST: Bringing Our Circumstances to the Rock November 1-2, 2024. Ladies Conference with Charla DeJager. STEADFAST: Living as Christian Women in Today's Challenging Culture. www.machiasvalley.org  

Session 1 - STEADFAST: God is Our Rock November 1-2, 2024. Ladies Conference with Charla DeJager. STEADFAST: Living as Christian Women in Today's Challenging Culture. www.machiasvalley.org

November 3, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "The Anguish of Jesus" Text: Mark 14:32-42 Sermon Points: 1) The reality of Christ's anguish. 2) The dreadfulness of God's wrath. 3) The beauty of submission to God's will. 4) The strategy for standing firm in temptation.

October 20, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "The Faithful Shepherd" Text: Mark 14:26-31 Sermon Points: 1) Jesus sung with His sheep. 2) Jesus is committed to His sheep even unto death. 3) Jesus is a living Shepherd who leads His sheep.

October 13, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "A Better Passover Feast" Text: Mark 14:12-25 Sermon Points: 1) Jesus sets the table (Christ's control over the Last Supper). 2) Jesus serves at the table (Institution of the Lord's Supper).    a) The symbol.    b) The reality. 3) Come sinner, and feast at the table (Christ's invitation in the Lord's Supper).

October 6, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "Extravagant Love" Text: Mark 14:1-11 Sermon Points: 1) Extravagant love for self: Judas and the chief priests. 2) Extravagant love for Christ: Mary and the alabaster flask. 3) The supreme value of Christ.

September 29, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "Perseverance to the End, Part 2" Text: Mark 13:24-37 Sermon Points: 1) Jesus will come again in power and glory. 2) Jesus will come again because His words are enduring. 3) Jesus will come again, so we should live faithful, hope-filled lives.

September 22, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "Perseverance to the End, Part 1" Text: Mark 13:1-23 Sermon Points: 1) Do not be led astray, though there will be deception. 2) Proclaim Christ and His Gospel, though there will be persecution.  3) Be on guard by knowing the real Jesus.

September 15, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "Who Are You Living to Please?" Text: Mark 12:38-44 Sermon Points: 1) The hypocrisy of self-focused religion. 2) The beauty of God-centered sacrifice.

September 8, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "Greater than David" Text: Mark 12:35-37 Sermon Points: 1) We believe and confess: Jesus is equally both God and man.  2) We believe and confess: There is a coming judgment for the enemies of Christ.

September 1, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "Love God, Love Others" Text: Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Points: 1) We are commanded to love God supremely. 2) We are commanded to love others genuinely. 3) We come into the Kingdom as we love Jesus truly. Introspective questions about loving God (from Sam Storms): - Is the Lord the all-consuming passion of my life? - Do I have a deep, intense, and abiding affection for my Lord? - Am I loyal to my God with an exclusive love?  - Do I resist and even oppose anything or anyone that seeks to do my Lord harm? - Am I zealous to defend, with grace, my Lord's name and honor? - Do I enjoy spending time with my Lord? - Do I do things that please my Lord and increase His joy? - Do I brag on my Lord to others? - Do I tell my Lord that I love Him? - Do I talk with my Lord as much as I can?   Practical ways to love your neighbor in the context of Leviticus 19: - Care for the poor (19:10) - Don't steal (19:11) - Don't lie (19:11) - Be fair in business dealings (19:14) - Care for the deaf (19:14) - Care for the blind (19:14) - Deal justly with all (19:15) - Avoid slander (19:16) - Don't "jeopardize" the life of your neighbor (19:16) - Don't "harbor hatred against your brother" (19:17) - Rebuke your neighbor when necessary for his and your good (19:17) - Don't take revenge or bear a grudge against others (19:18)

August 25, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "The God of the Living" Text: Mark 12:18-27 Sermon Points: 1) The connection between marriage and the resurrection. 2) The Scriptures attest to the resurrection. 3) The power of God is the basis of the resurrection.  

August 18, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Title: "Jesus, Government, and Taxes" Text: Mark 12:13-17 Sermon Points: 1) Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. 2) Give to God what belongs to God. 3) The marvelous wisdom of Jesus.  

August 11, 2024. Guest Speaker: Rob Wood Title: Our Hope as Believers  Text: 1 Peter 3:8-18 Sermon Points: 1. Our Hope displayed in our action 2. Our Hope defended with reason 3. Our Hope dependent on the Gospel www.machiasvalley.org  

July 28, 2024.  Guest Speaker: Dr. Greg Beale.  Dr. Beale is a professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas.  Learn more about him here. Title: "Why Should We Be Thankful to God?" Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 www.machiasvalley.org.  

August 4, 2024. John 17:6-26. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.   Title: "Living for Jesus According to How He Prayed"   Text: John 17:6-26   Sermon Points: 1) We obey God's Word. 2) We accept God's gifts through faith. 3) We belong to God. 4) We bring glory to Jesus. 5) We trust God's protection in the world. 6) We are filled with joy. 7) We are made holy by God's truth. 8) We are sent on mission to share God's Word. 9) We are united in Christ. 10) We know and long for Jesus.

July 21, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn.  www.machiasvalley.org. Title: "The Warning of the Parable of the Tenants" Text: Mark 11:27-12:12 Sermon Points: 1) Beware of fear of man. 2) Beware of rejecting the authority of the Messiah. 3) Beware of rejecting the salvation of God, the Cornerstone.

July 14, 2024. Elders Q&A Sunday. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org The MVBC Elders are Rob Wood, David Hopkins, David Burns, Micah Perkins and Zach Vaughn. Elders Q&A Personal Questions Who are you? Briefly tell us about yourself. What specific way is the Lord working in your own heart right now? Outside of the Bible, what resources have been the most helpful in building up your faith and love for Christ? What is your favorite passage of Scripture and why? Question Regarding the “Capital C” Church What is encouraging about the state of the Church right now? What is challenging about the state of the Church right now? Questions Regarding MVBC What are some ways that our people can be involved within the life of the church? What are some ways that we as leaders can grow? What do you think we are doing well regarding our Mission, Vision, and Values? What do you think we can improve on?   Elders Recommended Resources: Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch Bible Doctrine by Wayne Grudem gotquestions.org biblethinker.org Life in the Valley podcast Grace to You podcast R. C. Sproul His Presence is in His Name by J.D. Greear   Sermon  Title: "Shepherding the Flock of God"   Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4   Sermon Points: 1) With willing oversight. 2) With selfless eagerness. 3) With gentle holiness. 4) With hope-filled sights set on Jesus.

July 7, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "Impossible Prayer" Text: Mark 11:20-25 Sermon Points: 1) The prayer of faith focuses on the Giver. 2) The prayer of faith asks of God the impossible. 3) Moving the ultimate mountain: praying for forgiveness.

June 30, 2024.  Pastor Zach Vaughn.  www.machiasvalley.org Title: "A Barren Temple and a Withered Tree" Text: Mark 11:11-21 Sermon Points: 1) Pay attention to the vivid lesson of the fig tree. 2) Avoid the hypocrisy in the temple. 3) Trust that we have a better Temple.  

June 23, 2024. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org Title: "The Final King" Text: Mark 11:1-10 Sermon Points: 1) Jesus as the Davidic King. 2) Jesus as a humble King. 3) Jesus as a saving King.