Morgan Hill Bible Church

Life isn't easy. It may seem as though the troubles are never-ending; in some ways, they are. In the Psalms, David knew many troubles. He went as far as the ask God why he was forsaken. Yet, what got him through troubling times and will do so for us as well is focusing on what God has already done.

It's not all for nothing. Perhaps you are in a season where you feel as though you have done all the right things and walked with integrity, and anything and everything is still against you. Jesus understands what that feels like, and had to walk in slander, hate and even death regardless of his righteousness.

What does the Holy Spirit feel like? Its not a warm fuzzy feeling that just goes away. In fact, the Holy Spirit is much deeper and significant that just fleeting feelings.

We have a special message for this Sunday service! Hear from some of our MHBC pastors as they discuss some common questions about the Holy Spirit. If you have had some lingering questions or are curious to know more, this is for you!

Got to love those handy cell phones. Some of us probably love them too much! There is something, rather Someone, much better than a cell phone that is always with us too. That is the Holy Spirit. He is ever active and present in our lives.

There is a battle for your soul. You can't see it, but there is warfare over your heart and life. You are priceless in the eyes of God, but there is something else out there that is after your valuable soul. Fight like your life depends on it!

Don't play the blame game. It can be tempting to blame others or our trauma for our sin and shortcomings now, but we are all guilty and fall short. So how does Jesus save guilty people?

Want to live an empowered life? Every believer has the ability to do so through the Holy Spirit. But what does that actually look like, and how can it be lived out?

Everyone holds value. Sometimes it can be tempting to fall into comparison with other's spiritual gifts, but every single person holds intrinsic value with their unique gifts in the body of Christ.

Go into all the world. When Jesus gave his great commission, many of us may mis-interpret that we need to pack up and leave to a foreign country in order to live this out. That is a great thing to do, but we often forget that there is a mission field in our own front yard. Many of the Bay Area is unreached, how will you tip that statistic?

Unsalted crackers don't taste the same. Jesus tells Christians to be the salt of the earth, but we can loose our saltiness. By pursuing our own comforts and methods of the world, the “flavor” we could have with Christ fades. Stay salty.

Help wanted! Jesus is shouting that for any believers that are willing to hear. He doesn't need our help, rather he desires our help. How can you participate in spreading the Good News?

Is it all meaningless? We try through many different avenues to find purpose and meaning in life. But if we were to truly pause and look at what we have filled our life with, are we satisfied? Some things many temporarily bring happiness, but true fulfillment and purpose in life comes from God.

The eye of a needle. Many may have asked why Christianity seems so exclusive and “narrow.” However, it is the opposite. God desires everyone to be saved and have a personal relationship with Him. So how do we explain that to others?

He is the ultimate. When someone asks the question "why Jesus?" we can answer that God chose to reveal Himself ultimately and finally through him. It is through Jesus that we receive not only salvation but the opportunity for a relationship.

All scripture is inspired. Many may ask if the Bible is reliable, and feel as though there are too many contradictions or its an outdated text in todays modern world. However, as one digs deeper, they find not only the timeless reliability of the Bible, but its inspiration by God himself.

Pastor MichaelJohn 3:1-17 Knowing God personally.

Pastor AnthonyEphesians 2:8-9 Grace

What is the skeleton in God's closet? Many of us would say it is the pain and suffering we believe He allows. However, God does not have any skeletons in His closet. So what is the real reason for so much injustice and pain in the world?

Pastor MichaelColossians 2:13-15 The Glory of the Cross

Pastor MichaelEphesians 1:4-6 Adopted by God

Pastor MichaelRomans 3:21-26 Four essentials to understanding Justification

Pastor Michael1 Thessalonians 4:3, Philippians 2:12-13, John 17:17 The Journey of Holiness

Pastor MichaelRomans 8:30, Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Best Is Yet To Come

Pastor MichaelMatthew 2:1-12 The Greatest Gift

Pastor BenPsalm 103:1-12 Beautiful Forgiveness

Pastor MichaelGenesis 25:19-34 Journey: Sibling Rivalry

Pastor RickyGenesis 26:1-33 Journey: Covenant or Curse

Pastor MichaelGenesis 26:34-28:9 Journey: The Blessing Thief

Pastor MichaelGenesis 28:10-22 Journey: Stairway to Heaven

He is always with us. Shame can keep us from wanting to approach God, or feeling worthy of his love. However, Jesus was the atonement for our sin, so that not only could we be forgiven, but so we could have a relationship with him. He wants to be with us, and always is!

Is your family ideal? No one has the perfect family, including Jesus. Over the course of history, God honored his promises even through Jesus' messy family lineage.

God is faithful. We may struggle to understand God's faithfulness when circumstances don't change on our timeline. Regardless of our impatience or anything we could do to “mess it up,” God is faithful to His promises.

The road is winding, but we always have a way home. In a tale as old as time, we often find ourselves following the footsteps of Biblical characters before us; and not always in the right direction. However, there is always a road open for us back to God.

Who do you need reconciliation with? Forgiveness can be challenging, especially when you have been wounded, slandered or heartbroken by another. However, our calling is to walk in forgiveness and reconciliation; for the God we worship is a God of redemption.

We are all fragile. No matter the tough exterior we may put on, we all have weakness and can suffer at the hands of others. When it all comes crashing down, what hope do we lean on?

It's not how you start, its how you finish. Finishing well means living in repentance, and taking on God's identity for you.

We need a strong foundation. We can build our life on many things; careers, finances, relationships, but there is only one true strong foundation that will stand the test of time.

Why is Easter so important? It's a common question. Believe it or not, the true purpose of Easter is not showing up to church, then enjoying egg hunts, extra chocolate and family lunches. There is much deeper and significant meaning than that!

Have you ever wondered about heaven? Questions about the afterlife are some of the most pondered and debated amongst everyone through the corse of time. However, not all conclusions and assumptions are correct. What does the Bible reveal to us about heaven?

So, what exactly is hell? This question lingers on even the “best” of folks minds, is joked about or perhaps people feel they are walking in it every day of their life. Whatever the theories, the Bible points towards what hell actually is.

We are guaranteed to meet God one day. At the end of our life, we will be faced with the other side of eternity. What we do on this side of eternity will determine how the remainder will be spent.

We all want to be in our prime! As we ponder what eternity might look like for us, we wonder how we will be “stuck” forever. It's much more than simply a body.

Heaven is awesome. We might be trying to make out own heaven here on earth by updating our home, buying a new car, and dreaming of retirement, but nothing will compare too what we have waiting for us in eternity with Jesus.

If there is one thing to know, it is that we are God's beloved children. Our past, our hurts, our relationships do not define the love that Christ has for us. His unwavering character calls us His own.

Walk in the light. As believes, we have a clear difference in how we can and should walk through life. However, many of us choose to walk in darkness when the path of light is available to us. Jesus way is always better, so let us walk in the light.

What is the evidence of faith? Jesus said if you love him, you will keep his commands. Easier said than done, but as our hearts truly grow to love him, we grow in obedience and evidence of our faith.

Life feel like an earthquake zone? No matter how secure we may feel in a day, all that can change overnight. No matter what life throws at us (no matter how unfair), we can stand on the firm foundation of truth; Christ.

There is no denying it. Jesus is the Christ! We must hold onto the truth of Jesus and the truth of his Word. There are many forces or individuals in life who will try to work against this truth, but it stands the test of time.

This is no identity theft. We have the assurance that once we confess Jesus as Christ and shift our hearts to Him, we are a part of the family. Our identity is now as His children; marked completely new. We have confidence in His return and His promises.

Baby don't hurt me, no more. Whether its a catchy song or a real heartbreak, all of us have experienced the highs and lows of love. True authentic love, that comes from Jesus, is the only love that is pure and will help us love others the right way.

Testing, testing, one, two, three. We are overloaded with a lot of information in the age of the internet, but not all of it is true or useful. As believers, we are required to test what is being told to us according to scripture. Sound too good to be true or is something smelling fishy? Test it!

Pastor Michael1 John 4:7-21 We love because He first loved us.

Jesus name is pretty popular. He is in memes, television shows, a significant part of various religions, and believed by many. But who is Jesus to YOU? Is He a growing and deepening relationship, or just a person you read about and forget what He says?

As we wrap up this series, there's some things you should know! As we walk with Jesus, our life will be marked by His love and presence. Whatever you face, know that He is with you as His child.

What has your heart? We live in a very affluent area, and it can be temping to keep up with those next door. No matter how many stocks we trade, new cars we buy or loans we take, our treasures on earth are temporary and undependable. There is freedom in life when money no longer owns us.

Money can be very stressful. With so much of our world and daily life revolving around money, it can be hard not to fall victim of being consumed by worry around money. Will it ever be enough?

A generous life is radical. In a society that says “more for me”, being a person marked by generosity can be a beautiful representation of Jesus. s Christians, we can represent Jesus love in a radical way and touch the lives of others.

It's time to change it up. Money can be a sensitive topic, especially today with a swinging economy, high unemployment, and unpredictable circumstances. So, how to we truly make change in our finances and approach money in a Christ-centered way? Join us in this series to find out!

A generous heart is a good thing. We don't just give because we HAVE to, but out of a cheerful heart dedicated to becoming more like Christ.

We have a prayer blueprint. One of the most significant things the disciples asked Jesus was how to pray. They watched his prayer life and wanted the same. Jesus showed them the way to pray, and we have the blessing of being able to use it today!

Are you bold in prayer? We may struggle approaching God with our requests, whether they are big or small, but the God we serve wants to hear them all. As we grow in prayer, we can also grow in boldness.

When God's people intercede, God intervenes. There is much depth and beauty in prayer, and so much of that comes from praying on behalf of others. As the body of Christ, we can step in for each other in lift up one another and watch the miracles happen.

Today is different. Join in as we walk through a guided prayer service and spend time with God!

Don't become the villain in your own story. Jonah was called to minister and pray for people that he did not relate to and did not like. Yet, God's heart is the same for everyone. We are called to minister and pray for those that we despise, letting our hearts be transformed to resemble God's heart in the process.

When do you give up? We may pray for years for a specific request, and it feels as though the answer will never come through. So, when do you throw up your hands and stop? God has a lot in store for us when we persist in prayer, and we have to keep praying to find out.

When Jesus calls, do you answer? Many of us feel as thought we have to “get ourselves together” in order to truly follow Jesus. Yet, perfection is not required of us. We can answer Jesus' call no matter where or who we are.

Storms will come. It is not a matter of “if” but “when.” Most of us fight against them or pray for the storms to go away. We may end up questioning why Jesus does not storm the storms in our life. If we turned to look, we would see that He was right there with us.

We get to hear from an incredible special guest and MHBC missionary, Laurie Krieg, as she shares her powerful story as a flawed follower through the lens of her marriage; and how Jesus grace was sufficient.

Got a big question? Many of us approach Jesus with these heavy questions, but have we considered that HE also has some for us?

Do you crack under pressure? We all feel the weight of the world one way or another. In times where the heaviness feels suffocating, where do you run?

Spectacular failure. We have most likely felt this way quite a few times in our life. Yet, do our failures define us? Hear how Jesus responds to failures in our life.

Waiting for an open door? If you only wait for certain ones, you may miss the one that God has for you, it usually is quite surprising!

A night to remember. In the most humble entry, the most memorable night in history occurred when Jesus was born. We get to celebrate this every Christmas!

Forgetting is easy. Choosing to remember, however, can be a challenge. Do we want to hold on to the promises God has, and the goodness of His character, or are we drifting into forgetfulness? Let choose remembering the truth.

Sexuality is not scary. In fact, the Bible is open about laying a beautiful foundation of what healthy Christian sexuality looks like. We are given a generous framework in an intimate area of our life that can be honoring to God, not scary or tainted as the world paints it to be.

Everyone is worthy of love. Marriage is one way that we reflect the love of Christ to each other. The world has many definitions and ideas on how marriage should look, but we want to know God's heart behind this beautiful union.

We have the joy of hearing from some of our pastors on staff as they answer some burning questions. If you have been itching for some answers that don't normally come up in church, this is for you.

Where do you go from here? We have a perfect guide in Jesus. While navigating an ever-changing world, we have someone who will never leave or forsake us in the process.

We aren't talking about global warming. It can be extremely difficult to keep a pure heart and mind before the Lord as we are constantly bombarded by images, media, cultural messages and other temptations from a world that does not think Biblically. So, how do we stop pollution?

Walk not by sight. Much easier said then done, as we wrestle with God. We can pepper Him with questions of why, but His goal is a deeper relationship with us.

The Gospel is for everyone, everywhere. We have the treat of listening to special guest Steve Dang as he shares the beauty of the good news with us.

Have expectations let you down? We all have an expectation of God, and it usually aligns with our logic of how life should play out. So, how do you cope with the opposite result?

hanging by a thread. That may be how you are found today, barely holding onto hope. we have a permanent hope in Jesus, no matter what this life brings.

Wrestle with God. We can bring Him our hard questions, our outrange, our doubt, and wrestle safely. We will be surprised how our muscles grow, and a new song of praise comes through the new strength.

What do you worship? When Jesus visited a temple, he was heartbroken and angry at what he saw. People were using the temple for selfish profit and monetary gain, something Jesus didn't stand for. It can be easy to pass judgement on those we read about in the temple, but where does our heart lie?

A new way. Jesus' life, death and resurrection paved new way to have relationship with God. We don't have to stay stuck in the same patterns, we are offered freedom and eternal life.

What have you learned? One of the important lessons Jesus taught was using what is entrusted to us. Regardless of what we are given, using our talents for Gods glory is valuable.

Explore the final week of Jesus before the cross. Join us in this new series as we walk through the final week of Christ together!

Celebrate God's grace. We are all deserving to experience the consequences of sin. The Israelites experienced God's grace in Passover, and hundreds of years later, Jesus' sacrifice caused the ultimate punishment to pass over us and be cast on to Him.

We have a beautiful promise, a promise that will be kept. In Jesus resurrection, fulfilling countless prophecies, we have the solidified hope in eternity with Him and the ultimate defeat of death and darkness.

Congratulations, hurrah! You are exactly where you should be. When Jesus gave his famous sermon on the mount, the beatitudes he gave shocked many. As we discover the hope woven in the statements, we learn what it means to be in the kingdom of God.

Pastor AnthonyMatther 5:13-16

Angry much? We all experience anger, and some of it is even what the Bible would call righteous anger. Mostly, our anger should be controlled and not controlling us.

Dig deeper. On the surface, what the world offers seems quite satisfying. Promises of happiness, health, wealth, and fulfillment all seem to fall short at the end. The truth is, we were meant for something much deeper.

Got haters? When we live our life out for Christ, we will have some haters. If we have so many to count, it may be time to evaluate our life and actions; are we truly living for Jesus?

It's no secret. We live in a melting pot of opportunity, yet a dismal percentage of the Bay Area would call themselves Christians or attend church. We can't practice our faith in secret; being transformed by Christ means living out loud.

Where is your treasure? It is easy to say our heart is in the right place, but what we value most might not look like Jesus. Is our focus the next Instagram viral moment, how much is in our savings, how successful we can look for those who doubted us, or another family vacation to post online? Our treasure is more obvious than we think.

Got a plank in your eye? It can be second-nature to cast judgement or make assumptions of others character, but Jesus calls us to a different way. Rather than be the first to throw a stone, He challenges us to take a look at ourselves first.

It's easier for a camel. As believers in Jesus, there are many changes that take place in our life, and at times it can feel directly in contrast with the world, and extremely difficult. One of the many things Jesus promised, is that life would not be easy as His follower, but it would be worth it.