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2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The relationship between Paul and the church of Corinth has been patched up and now the apostle wants to see the believers get reengaged in the famine relief project. He's talked to them about the generosity of the Macedonians and the generosity of Jesus and now he calls them to generosity themselves. But in the actual administration of these financial resources, Paul wisely avoids common missteps and instead operates with integrity and transparency. This week as we look into 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 let's ask the Lord to teach us how to wisely steward his resources for his glory.
1 Kings 18 - Daniel GillespieWant to learn more about Eastwood? Visit https://eastwood.church
2026-02-22 Jesus For Sinnersby: Pastor Chris BergScripture: Mark 2:13-1713 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector's booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.15 While Jesus was having dinner at Levi's house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. 16 When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”Mandeville Bible Church "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Office Phone: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.
Sermon Notes - John 7:53-8:30 - Jesus: The Light of the WorldMain Point: Jesus is the light of the world, and so is the only way to life for the world.-Be aware of the brackets (7:53-8:11)-Jesus is the light of the world (8:12-20) -The Context -The Claim -The Calling-Jesus is the way to life for the world (8:21-30)
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Even as Paul becomes a pawn in corrupt politics, Acts 25 shows God's hand working incognito behind the scenes to orchestrate his journey to Rome.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
Shawn, Cullan, Justin and Other Justin discuss the apostles being sent out and how much of it applies to us today.
2026-02-15 Authority to Forgive Sinby: Pastor Chris BergScripture: Mark 2:1-12When He had come back to Capernaum several days afterward, it was heard that He was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room, not even near the door; and He was speaking the word to them. 3 And they *came, bringing to Him a paralytic, carried by four men. 4 Being unable to get to Him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above Him; and when they had dug an opening, they let down the pallet on which the paralytic was lying. 5 And Jesus seeing their faith *said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 But some of the scribes were sitting there and reasoning in their hearts, 7 “Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 Immediately Jesus, aware in His spirit that they were reasoning that way within themselves, *said to them, “Why are you reasoning about these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven'; or to say, ‘Get up, and pick up your pallet and walk'? 10 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He *said to the paralytic, 11 “I say to you, get up, pick up your pallet and go home.” 12 And he got up and immediately picked up the pallet and went out in the sight of everyone, so that they were all amazed and were glorifying God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this.”Mandeville Bible Church "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Office Phone: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.
Acts 25:1–12: Paul faces a kangaroo court. Discover how maintain integrity and truthfully defend yourself against false accusations while trusting God's plan.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
Revelation 2:8-11 - Speaker: Chris Hile - This week, we are exploring Jesus's letter to the Church of Smyrna, the second of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. The Christians in Smyrna were facing persecution for their faith in Jesus, and their troubles were about to intensify. What words of comfort and encouragement does Jesus have for a church facing poverty, imprisonment, and even death? And what might we be able to learn from this? This passage reveals two important truths about who Jesus is, which embolden Christians in all ages to not fear, but to be faithful, even unto death. For us, let's take heed of the repeated words in each of these seven letters: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Revelation 2:8-11 - Speaker: Jotham Manoranjan - This week, we are exploring Jesus's letter to the Church of Smyrna, the second of the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. The Christians in Smyrna were facing persecution for their faith in Jesus, and their troubles were about to intensify. What words of comfort and encouragement does Jesus have for a church facing poverty, imprisonment, and even death? And what might we be able to learn from this? This passage reveals two important truths about who Jesus is, which embolden Christians in all ages to not fear, but to be faithful, even unto death. For us, let's take heed of the repeated words in each of these seven letters: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
1 Kings 17 - Daniel GillespieWant to learn more about Eastwood? Visit https://eastwood.church
Expository Reading & Pastoral Prayer - Psalm 79:11-13 - Pastor Kurt M. Smith - 2/15/2026
Sermon Notes - John 7:25-52 - Jesus: Come to HimMain Point: Everyone is invited to come to Jesus, drink, and live.-Confusion: (25-36) -Jesus' Origin (25-31) -Jesus' Destination (32-36)-Clarity: Jesus' Mission (37-39)-Confusion: (40-52) -The People (40-44) -The Leaders (45-52)
Malachi 3:13-4:6: God distinguishes the wicked from the righteous. The Sun of righteousness rises with healing in its wings as the Day of the Lord draws near.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
2026-02-08 Assurances In A Troubled Worldby Larry BowserScripture: John 14:2727 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.Mandeville Bible Church "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Office Phone: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.
Explore Acts 24 as Paul faces Felix. Learn why we shouldn't fight fire with fire, how to balance grace and truth, and trust Providence during life's delays.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
Shawn, Justin and Other Justin talk about the passage of "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few".
2 Corinthians 8:1-16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - After highlighting his restored relationship with the Corinthians, Paul calls on them to continue the work they started a year earlier. In 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Paul asks the church in Corinth to give generously to the famine relief fund. He knows that they've been graced with great wealth. But God's gifts are not meant to be hoarded. Christians are graced to give. So, this passage challenges all of us to consider our wealth and pray for wisdom about how to live generously.
1 Kings 15, 16 - Daniel GillespieWant to learn more about Eastwood? Visit https://eastwood.church
Sermon Notes - John 7:1-24 - Jesus: Judge Him with Right JudgmentMain Point: Jesus calls us to judge him with right judgment and so conform to him, rather than try to make him conform to us.-The Brothers' Wrong Judgment (1-13)-The Jewish Leaders' Wrong Judgment (14-24)
Expository Reading & Pastoral Prayer - Psalm 79:8-10 - Pastor Kurt M. Smith - 2/8/2026
Acts 24:1–27. On trial for "The Way," Paul defends the resurrection of the just and unjust. Discover how to maintain integrity in a world full of corruption.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
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Shawn, Cullan, Justin and other Justin give there takes on Jesus' healing two blind men and demon possessed man.
2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - 2 Corinthians 7 is such a practical passage on the distinction between regret and repentance. Paul surfaces the contrast between godly grief and worldly grief, and he calls us to the former. When sin causes relational distress, the way forward is repentance, the sort that comes from godly grief. So, maybe you've heard someone say in exasperation, “Good grief!” Well, there is a good grief – it's the godly sort that leads to repentance and ultimately the deliverance we need. May the Lord work in our relational fallouts to not just give us a hand, but give us joy in divine deliverance.
In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, Mike McGarry helps us deliver expository messages for you. What does it mean to teach the Bible expositionally to students? In this episode, Mike defines expository teaching and why it matters. You'll learn how to align your message with the main idea of the biblical text and walk away with four essential questions to guide your prep. Mike is the Founder and Director of Youth Pastor Theologian and served as an ordained youth pastor for nearly twenty years in Massachusetts. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, with an emphasis on Ministry to Emerging Generations, and is the author of multiple books on youth ministry. Rooted Resources:Youth Pastor TheologianRethinking Expository Bible Teaching (Confessions of a Struggling Youth Minister) by John GardnerWhy Youth Pastors Should Teach Expository Bible Messages by Syler ThomasParents, Value Expository Teaching at Youth Group by Jennifer Kvamme Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates andSubscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts
2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 - Speaker: Lukus Counterman - The book of 2 Corinthians betrays a strained relationship between Paul and the church of Corinth. Even though he brought the good news of the gospel to these people, and even though he started the initial congregation, they turned on him. The relationship was cold and distant and so at the end of chapter 6, Paul explains the cause. The believers in Corinth were intermingling with unbelievers. They were toying with sin. They mistakenly thought they could blend Christianity and worldliness. But in the end, they were contaminated and their relationship with Paul was compromised. The way back home for distant Christians is to root out evil and run towards holiness in the fear of God. May the Lord teach all of us that lesson as we gather in worship this weekend.