Midway Community Covenant Church Sermon Podcast

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins continues the Advent season with a message from Luke 3:7-18. This is the Third Sunday of Advent.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins continues the Advent season with a message from Luke Luke 3:1-6. This is the Second Sunday of Advent.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Colossians 3:15-17. This week, we worship with our partner churches: Bridge of Grace (Congolese), Ministerio (Hispanic), and UCC (Marshallese).

Youth David Nzuzi gives a youth message on Psalm 119:9-12, Ecclesiastes 11:9, Genesis 8:21, and 2 Timothy 2:22 in "Do Not Forget Your Youth." This week, we worship with our partner churches: Bridge of Grace (Congolese), Ministerio (Hispanic), and UCC (Marshallese).

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Haggai 2. This is the second sermon in series: "The Book of Haggai." This series explores the theme of true worship in Haggai. By calling the Hebrew people to rebuild the temple, God led them in a renewal of the heart. In the same way, when God calls us to consider our own actions and how they impact our worship, he will lead to a renewal of our hearts.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Haggai 1. This is the first sermon in series: "The Book of Haggai." This series explores the theme of true worship in Haggai. By calling the Hebrew people to rebuild the temple, God led them in a renewal of the heart. In the same way, when God calls us to consider our own actions and how they impact our worship, he will lead to a renewal of our hearts.

Lay Minister Ken Walugembe teaches on Jude and Luke 18 in "Contending for the Faith."

Leadership Team member Don Paige teaches on living with depression in "Who is God to You?" from Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 23:1-4, Jeremiah 29:11, John 16:33, Romans 8:38-39, and Hebrews 10:23.

Lay Pastor Malcolm Brewer teaches on Psalm 90 in "Praying Like Moses."

Lay Pastor Brad Hill teaches on Romans 8:26-30 in "Do All Things Work Together for Good?"

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 2 Peter 2. This is the seventh sermon in the series on 1 Peter & 2 Peter: "Stand Firm." 2 Peter is a reminder that we serve a Sovereign God who is in control of all events! In chapter 2, the apostle Peter warns the persecuted believers of the danger of false teachers who were increasing in number and popularity by telling people what they wanted to hear and twisting Christ's teaching. He urged the believers (and urges us) to expect this and to stand firm by paying close attention and holding fast to God's truth. Through the references to Noah and Lot, the righteous are reassured of God's care for them, and the wicked are warned of God's destruction if they do not repent.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 2 Peter 1. This is the sixth sermon in the series on 1 Peter & 2 Peter: "Stand Firm." The book of 2 Peter is written with an emphasis on holy living, sanctification, and how to address false teaching. The recurring theme is standing firm in the midst of deception, persecution, and false teaching. Peter encourages believers not to allow any of these trials to bring them sadness, because we have God's promises that He will make things right, and we have the assurance that His timing is perfect.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Jonah 4. This is the fourth and final sermon in the series on The Book of Jonah.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Jonah 3. This is the third sermon in the series on The Book of Jonah. In the third chapter of Jonah, we see the prophet's change of heart as he obediently proclaims God's message of impending judgment on the wicked Ninevites. What a reminder that we serve a God of second chances who pursues us with patient and persistent love. Our disobedience doesn't change God; on the contrary, His relentless love changes us! This four-week sermon series shows God's great love and relentless pursuit of sinful people. From renegade cities to rebellious prophets, nobody is beyond God's reach! When Jonah initially rejects God's call to preach to the city of Nineveh, he finds himself floating in a sea of regret. We also learn that there are costs, to ourselves and those around us, when we try to outrun God's purpose for our lives.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Jonah 2. This is the second sermon in the series on The Book of Jonah. In the second chapter of Jonah, we see the prophet literally hit rock bottom, and how God rescues him and redirects his thoughts and actions. From renegade cities to rebellious prophets, nobody is beyond God's reach! We are reminded that God is both powerful and patient, not willing that any perish but that all come to repentance!

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Jonah 1. This is the first sermon in the series on The Book of Jonah.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 1 Peter 5. This is the fifth sermon in the series on 1 Peter & 2 Peter: "Stand Firm." In 1 Peter 5, the apostle Peter gives instructions about how we are to relate to one another in the Body of Christ. He addresses leaders as well as the flock, and gives practical advice about standing firm in our faith and resisting our enemy, the devil. We are reminded that suffering is part of a Christian's life on this earth, and that God's power sustains us through such times. We see how God's grace equips us to share Christ's suffering out of gratitude for the undeserved gift we have received from God through Christ.

Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 1 Peter 4. This is the fourth sermon in the series on 1 Peter: "Stand Firm." In 1 Peter 4, we are encouraged to pursue peace and unity in our relationships, and to repay evil with kindness and blessing. The apostle Peter points us to Christ as our example of enduring suffering and continuing to do good. The suffering on earth is for a little while, but the glory we experience in eternity will make it all worth it.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on August 1, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins and David Nzuzi teach on 1 Peter 3. This is the third sermon in the series on 1 Peter: "Stand Firm."In 1 Peter 3, the apostle Peter addresses how we as Christians can walk in obedience to Christ in our relationships. He instructs us to pursue peace and unity in our relationships, and to repay evil with kindness and blessing. He points us to Christ as our example of enduring suffering and continuing to do good. This sermon series offers encouragement and peace to us as we walk through times of difficulty.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on July 25, 2021.Pastors Shaun Higgins (Midway Covenant), Baron Mbala (Bridge of Grace Church), Samuel Oreiiana (Ministerio Internacional Jesúcristo Fuente de Vida), Michael Hunter (Spirit & Truth Worship Center), and Andre Khilchenko (City of Rain Church) join for a panel on Matthew 17.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon/service streamed on Midway Covenant Live on July 18, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 1 Peter 2:1-25. This is the second sermon in the series on 1 Peter: "Stand Firm."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on July 11, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 1 Peter 1:1-25. This is the first sermon in the series on 1 Peter: "Stand Firm."This series on 1 and 2 Peter focuses on how a Christian can stand firm and unwavering against expected persecution and false teaching. Even though fiery trials, opposition and heresy can envelop our lives in a variety of ways, we can have hope in the fact that it is all for the strengthening of our faith and refinement of our hearts. This series will offer encouragement and peace to those might be walking through a time of difficulty and opposition.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on July 4, 2021. Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Malachi 3:16-4:6. This is the fourth and final sermon in the series "Malachi."This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. Through the words of the prophet Malachi, we learn God's love for his people, his name, his covenant, and his messenger. These same passions are to be present in the lives of his people today.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on June 27, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Malachi 2:17-3:15. This is the third sermon in the series "Malachi." God has sent Jesus as his messenger to reveal God's great salvation for his people once and for all.This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. Through the words of the prophet Malachi, we learn God's love for his people, his name, his covenant, and his messenger. These same passions are to be present in the lives of his people today.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on June 20, 2021. Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Malachi 2. This is the second sermon in the series "Malachi."This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. Through the words of the prophet Malachi, we learn God's love for his people, his name, his covenant, and his messenger. These same passions are to be present in the lives of his people today.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on June 13, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Malachi 1:1-14. This is the first sermon in the series "Malachi." God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust. This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. Through the words of the prophet Malachi, we learn God's love for his people, his name, his covenant, and his messenger. These same passions are to be present in the lives of his people today.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on June 6, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Ephesians 4:1-16. This is the third and final sermon in the series "Spiritual Gifts: Gospel-Driven Mission." This three-week series explores the role of spiritual gifts in the church and in believers' lives. Looking at what gifts are for and how they're used, this series will help believers gain a more holistic view of spiritual gifts.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on May 30, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. This is the second sermon in the series "Spiritual Gifts: Gospel-Driven Mission." This week we consider how spiritual gifts function: as attributes of our loving God to help us love him as well as others. This three-week series explores the role of spiritual gifts in the church and in believers’ lives. Looking at what gifts are for and how they’re used, this series will help believers gain a more holistic view of spiritual gifts.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on May 23, 2021, a joint service with ministry partners Bridge of Grace, City of Rain, Midway Covenant, Ministerio Internacional Jesucristo Fuente de Vida, and Spirit & Truth Worship Center churches. Spirit & Truth Worship Center’s Pastor Michael Hunter teaches on Acts 1:1-14. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on May 16, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Romans 12:3-8. This is the first sermon in the series "Spiritual Gifts: Gospel-Driven Mission." Each Christian has been gifted by the Holy Spirit in some way to aid the body of Christ and the going forth of God’s kingdom.This three-week series explores the role of spiritual gifts in the church and in believers’ lives. Looking at what gifts are for and how they’re used, this series will help believers gain a more holistic view of spiritual gifts.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on May 2, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Revelation 7:9-17. This is the fourth sermon in the Spring series: "Come Together."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on April 25, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Colossians 3:5-17. This is the third sermon in the Spring sermon series "Come Together."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on April 18, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Ephesians 4:1-6. This is the second sermon in the Spring series: "Come Together."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on April 11, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Psalm 133:1-3. This is the first sermon in the Spring sermon series "Come Together."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on April 4, 2021. Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 for Resurrection Sunday.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on March 28, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Luke 19:28-44. This is the seventh sermon in the lent series: "The Heart Matters."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on March 21, 2021. Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 1 Peter 1:3-9. This is the sixth sermon in the lent series: "The Heart Matters." Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on March 14, 2021.Rev. Andre Khilchenko, Senior Pastor at City of Rain Church teaches on James 2:1-9 in "The Sin of Partiality." This is the fifth sermon in the lent series: "The Heart Matters."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on March 7, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on 2 Chronicles 34:1–33 in "The Way We Should Go." This is the fourth sermon in the lent series: "The Heart Matters."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on February 28, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on James 1:13–25 in "Doers of the Word." This is the third sermon in the lent series: "The Heart Matters."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on February 21, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Psalm 51:1–19 in "Prescription for Repentance." This is the second sermon in the lent series: "The Heart Matters."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on February 14, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Isaiah 6:1-5 and 61:1-3 in "A Glimpse of Reality." This is the first sermon in the Lent series: "The Heart Matters."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on February 7, 2021.Senior Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on John 16:5-15 in "Position, Perspective & Patience." This is the fifth and final sermon in the winter series: "The Blazing Center."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on January 31, 2021.Superintendent Greg Yee teaches on Joshua 1:1-9 in "New Beginnings: On Mission Together." Holy Bible,New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on January 24, 2021.Pastor Malcolm Brewer teaches on John 14:15-21 in "The Spirit Within." This is the fourth sermon in the winter series: "The Blazing Center."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on January 17, 2021.Associate Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on John 4:27-38 in "Open Your Eyes and Look." This is the third sermon in the winter series: "The Blazing Center."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on January 10, 2021.Associate Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on John 3:1-9 in "Birth from Above." This is the second sermon in the winter series: "The Blazing Center."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on January 3, 2021.Associate Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on John 1 in "Is There a Difference?" This is the first sermon in the winter series: "The Blazing Center."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Bilica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on December 27, 2020.Associate Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Hebrews 10:5-10 in "The Will of the Father."Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on December 20, 2020.Associate Pastor Shaun Higgins teaches on Romans 16:17-27 in "Disrupting the Establishment." This is the fourth sermon in "The King" series.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This sermon streamed on Midway Covenant Live on December 13, 2020.Rev. Malcolm Brewer teaches on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 in "Until Then." This is the third sermon in "The King" series.Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.