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December 30, 2018

Making an Impression

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: 1 Peter Passage: 1 Peter 3:8–12

December 23, 2018

Things Remembered: Mary's Retrospective of Jesus' Birth

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: Luke Passage: Luke 2:1–20

December 16, 2018

What's Right and Wrong About Celebrating Christmas?: A Pastoral Perspective

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick

December 16, 2018

The Sympathetic and Sufficient Shepherd

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 6:30–44

December 16, 2018

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - Session 6

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Topic: Selected Scripture

December 9, 2018

Preparation for Persecution: The Example of John the Baptist

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 6:14–29

December 2, 2018

The Enjoyment of God's Work

Speaker: Rod Goertzen Series: Guest Speaker Topic: Selected Scripture

November 25, 2018

So it Begins! Gospel Expansion by Proxy

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 6:7–13

November 25, 2018

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - Session 5

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Topic: Selected Scripture

November 18, 2018

More Than a Carpenter

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 6:1–6

November 18, 2018

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - Session 4

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Topic: Selected Scripture

November 11, 2018

Two Appointments With the Great Physician - Part 2

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 5:21–43

November 11, 2018

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - Session 3

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Topic: Selected Scripture

November 4, 2018

In Christ Alone

Speaker: Tim Taylor Topic: John Passage: John 14:1–6

November 4, 2018

Two Appointments With the Great Physician - Part 1

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 5:21–43

October 28, 2018

A Most Improbable Missionary: The Gerasene Demoniac

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 5:1–20

October 28, 2018

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - Session 2

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Topic: Selected Scripture

October 21, 2018

Biblical Manhood & Womanhood - Session 1

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Topic: Selected Scripture

October 21, 2018

Lessons in Laziness

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 6:6–11

October 21, 2018

"Who Then is This?" - The Incarnation on Full Display

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:35–41

October 14, 2018

Confidence in the King and His Kingdom

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:30–34

October 7, 2018

A Fool and His Money

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 6:1–5

October 7, 2018

Preparing for the Work of God

Speaker: Dr. Tom Drion Series: Guest Speaker Topic: 1 Corinthians Passage: 1 Corinthians 16:13

September 30, 2018

Devoted Christians in a Digital Culture

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: MRBC Staff Pastors Topic: Selected Scripture

September 30, 2018

Man's Responsibility and God's Sovereignty in Salvation

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:26–29

September 23, 2018

A Biblical View of Gender

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Guest Speaker Topic: Selected Scripture

September 23, 2018

Heat for our Holiness: How God's Future Plans Direct Our Present Concerns

Speaker: Myral Watson Series: MRBC Staff Pastors Topic: 2 Peter Passage: 2 Peter 3:11–18

September 16, 2018

God's Bluepring for Sexual Purity

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 5:1–23

September 16, 2018

Fruitful Discipleship

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:21–25

September 16, 2018

Conclusion: Now What?

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Discipleship & Change

September 9, 2018

The Parable of the Soils - Part 5: The Good Soil: A Responsive Heart

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:20

September 9, 2018

Helping People Change: Giving Instruction/Wise Teaching

Speaker: Bob Taylor Series: Discipleship & Change

September 2, 2018

Words to Live By

Speaker: Myral Watson Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 4:10–27

September 2, 2018

The Parable of the Soils - Part 4: The Thorny Soil: A Preoccupied Heart

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:18–19

September 2, 2018

Helping People Change: Extending Care and Building Hope

Speaker: Mike Walje Series: Discipleship & Change

August 26, 2018

"A Supreme Desire to Please Him": The Spirituality of Adoniram Judson

Speaker: E.D. Burns, PhD Series: Guest Speaker

August 26, 2018

The Parable of the Soils - Part 3: The Shallow Soil: An Impulsive Heart

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:16–17

August 19, 2018

When I Was Your Age...

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 4:1–9

August 19, 2018

Helping People Change: Asking, Listening and Discerning

Speaker: Kris Drent Series: Discipleship & Change Topic: Selected Scripture

August 19, 2018

The Parable of the Soils - Part 2: The Impenetrable Soil - An Indifferent Heart

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:13–15

August 12, 2018

The Parable of the Soils - Part 1: An Antomy of Spiritual Healing

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 4:1–12

August 12, 2018

How go grow and change Part 2 - Sanctification Practical

Speaker: Aaron Johnson Series: Discipleship & Change Topic: Selected Scripture

August 5, 2018

The Blessings of Delayed Gratification

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 3:31–35

August 5, 2018

Shaming the Devil with Church-Trained Pastors (Titus 2:6-8)

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: Titus Passage: Titus 2:6–8

August 5, 2018

How to grow and change Part 1 - Sanctification Proper

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Discipleship & Change Topic: Selected Scripture

July 29, 2018

A Surefooted Walk with the Savior - Part 3: The Plausibility for a Surefooted Walk

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: 2 Peter Passage: 2 Peter 1:12–21

July 29, 2018

Key Features of Biblical Counseling

Speaker: Myral Watson Series: Discipleship & Change Topic: Selected Scripture

July 22, 2018

What is our Approach to Discipleship?

Speaker: Myral Watson Series: Discipleship & Change Topic: Selected Scripture

July 22, 2018

A Surefooted Walk with the Savior - Part 2: The Practices for a Surefooted Walk

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Passage: 2 Peter 1:5–11

July 15, 2018

The Calling of All Christians

Speaker: Kris Drent Series: Discipleship & Change Topic: Selected Scripture

July 15, 2018

Wisdom and Your Neighbor

Speaker: Myral Watson Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 3:27–30

July 15, 2018

A Surefooted Walk with the Savior - Part 1: The Provisions for a Surefooted Walk

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: 2 Peter Passage: 2 Peter 1:1–4

July 8, 2018

Vital Role of Discipleship in the Church

Speaker: Aaron Johnson Series: Discipleship & Change Topic: Discipleship

July 8, 2018

Rediscovering the Authority of Scripture

Speaker: Dr. Matthew Barrett Series: Summer Preaching Series Topic: Summer Preaching Series Passage: 2 Kings 22:1– 23:3

July 1, 2018

Expository Preaching: The Logical Response to a High View of Scripture

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Summer Preaching Series Topic: Summer Preaching Series

June 24, 2018

The Clarity of Scripture

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Summer Preaching Series Topic: Summer Preaching Series

June 17, 2018

Compatibilism Biblically Understood

Speaker: Dr. Bruce Ware Series: Summer Preaching Series Topic: Summer Preaching Series

June 17, 2018

Wisdom vs Fear - The Battle for Your Mind

Speaker: Aaron Johnson Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 3:21–25

June 10, 2018

Stake Your Life on the All-Sufficient Scripture

Speaker: Dr. Owen Strachan Series: Summer Preaching Series Topic: Summer Preaching Series Passage: 2 Peter 1:3–4

June 3, 2018

The Blessing and Beauty of Lady Wisdom

Speaker: Aaron Johnson Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 3:13–20

June 3, 2018

Illumination: The Secrets of Wisdom Among the Mature

Speaker: Shane Koehler Series: Summer Preaching Series Topic: 1 Corinthians Passage: 1 Corinthians 2:14–16

May 27, 2018

The SUPERIORITY of the Bible

Speaker: Dr. George Zemek Series: Summer Preaching Series Topic: Summer Preaching Series Passage: Psalm 19

May 20, 2018

The Rewards of Wisdom

Speaker: Myral Watson Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 3:1–12

May 20, 2018

Confusion and Clarity About the Christ and the Christian

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 3:20–35

May 13, 2018

The Example of a Humble God

Speaker: Aaron Johnson Series: MRBC Staff Pastors Topic: Philippians Passage: Philippians 2:3–11

May 6, 2018

The Ulitimate Treasure

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 2

May 6, 2018

Twelve Unexpected World-Changers

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 3:13–19

April 29, 2018

Popularity and Power: The Ascent of Jesus' Ministry

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 3:7–12

April 22, 2018

The Road to the Cross Begins Here

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 3:1–6

April 15, 2018

Who Has Your Ear?

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 1:20–33

April 15, 2018

Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 2:23–28

April 8, 2018

The Newness Christ Brings

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 2:18–22

April 1, 2018

The Conspirarcy to Cover Up the Ressurection of Jesus Christ

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: Matthew Passage: Matthew 28:11–15

March 25, 2018

Who Really Needs a Savior?

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 2:13–17

March 21, 2018

Learning to Put our Faith into Action - Conclusion

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Selected Scripture

March 18, 2018

The Anatomy of Peer Pressure

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 1:10–18

March 18, 2018

Who Can Forgive Sins?

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 2:1–12

March 14, 2018

Suit Up - Part 2

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 6:10–17

March 11, 2018

And a Leper Came to Jesus

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 1:40–45

March 4, 2018

Listen Up for Life

Speaker: Aaron Johnson Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 1:8–9

March 4, 2018

Proof and Purpose: A Busy Few Hours in the Life of Jesus

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 1:29–39

February 28, 2018

Suit Up - Part 1

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Ephesians Passage: Ephesians 6:10–17

February 25, 2018

A New Teaching with Authority

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 1:21–28

February 18, 2018

Where It All Begins...and Ends

Speaker: Myral Watson Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 1:7

February 18, 2018

The First Fishers of Men

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 1:14–20

February 14, 2018

The Ultimate Lifeline

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Matthew Passage: Matthew 26:41

February 11, 2018

Prelude to the King

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 1:1–13

February 4, 2018

Solomon's Thesis

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 1:2–6

February 4, 2018

An Introduction to Mark & His Gospel

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: The Gospel of Mark by Pastor Rick Holland Topic: Mark Passage: Mark 1:1

January 31, 2018

Hand Down, Man Down

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Matthew Passage: Matthew 26:34–41

January 28, 2018

The Mercy of God in the Book of Jonah

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: Jonah

January 24, 2018

Keeping Your Head on a Swivel

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Matthew Passage: Matthew 26:41

January 21, 2018

The Inestimable Value of The Lord's Supper

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: 1 Corinthians Passage: 1 Corinthians 11:23–34

January 17, 2018

Walking by the Spirit

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Galatians Passage: Galatians 5:16–25

January 14, 2018

Recalibrating Our Identity in Christ

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: 1 Peter Passage: 1 Peter 1:22– 2:10

January 10, 2018

Uncrossing the Wires of Sanctification

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: Philippians Passage: Philippians 2:12–13

January 7, 2018

Uncommon Wisdom from an Unlikely Source

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Proverbs: Wise Enough to Know You're Not Wise Enough Topic: Proverbs Passage: Proverbs 1:1

January 7, 2018

Finding God in Times of Loss

Speaker: Rick Holland Series: Topical - Pastor Rick Topic: Job Passage: Job 13:15

January 3, 2018

When Faith Doesn't Work

Speaker: Adam Bueltel Series: Activate - Student Ministry Topic: 1 John Passage: 1 John 2:1–6