Have you ever wondered what happens when you pray? Do you feel like your prayers simply bounce off the ceiling and return empty? Join us for an enlightening presentation on what happens when we pray. It’s very amazing! Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Revelation 4, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Luke 22:31-32, Genesis…
Question: Is God your friend? Question: Are you God’s friend? Two Questions, two answers, two realities, one outcome. Join us as we lean into this discussion. Scripture: John 15:15, Exodus 33:8-11, Numbers 12:7-8, James 2:23, Isaiah 41:8 “Me? A Friend of God?!” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on March 26th, 2022 at the Mount Vernon…
Does it really matter how a person shares the “Good News”? Can’t I just throw down the message of Christ any old way and that is good enough? Or would it be better to mingle with people as a friend and share the “Good News” with joy, as if I am really changed by it?…
Ever been hungry? Really hungry? So hungry that a simple piece of bread and a glass of water satisfies? Bread and water, bread and wine are used as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood. Used to remind us of His sacrifice on our behalf. In John 6, Jesus invites His followers to eat His body…
In Luke 14, Jesus is at a Sabbath dinner with a ruler of the Pharisees. In this context Jesus challenges them to reach out the marginalized of their community and serve them. Invite them into the Kingdom of God. We are challenged to do the same here in Mount Vernon in 2022. Let us get…
If you stop and think about it, the Gospel, the Good News is that God came to save humanity, the humanity that He formed… Formed in His image. God came to save His image. Scripture: John 3:16; Genesis 1:26-27; Genesis 2:7 “Gospel in the Mud” preached by Pastor Don Bryan on February 12th, 2022 at…
The Gospel Story is the “Scarlet Thread” that runs through the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation the idea that God will/is/or has redeemed humanity is central to the narrative. Join us as we pray, worship and celebrate the good news of the Gospel Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 6-8, Genesis 12:3, John 3:16, Genesis…
The Gospel – The Good News of scripture is that Jesus came down to live among us, die in our place on the Cross, was in the grave three days and then rose to new life, gaining the victory over sin for all people. He then ascended to the Father and has promised to come…
Take a look at the Nativity… What do you see? Mary, baby Jesus, donkey, sheep, shepherds, hay, Wisemen. Do you see anything else? In the corner to the side of Mary. Do you see “Him?” So often we run past Joseph on our way to the manger. He is all too often forgotten in the…
We are so glad you are joining us today! Our congregation is currently serving the homeless living in their cars with showers, clothing, food, prayer, minor car services and more. Please enjoy this pre-recorded sermon by Pastor Don Bryan. Jesus stated in John 14:12 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me,…