Mount Vernon Baptist Church http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org A Caring Community of Christlike Followers Fri, 17 May 2013 15:03:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Angel Caught the Followers of Jesus Star Gazing http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/the-angel-caught-the-followers-of-jesus-star-gazing/ http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/the-angel-caught-the-followers-of-jesus-star-gazing/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:22:56 +0000 Cory Brown http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/?p=1895 The angel caught the followers of Jesus ‘star gazing’… watching Jesus ascend into heaven, they were asked, Why do you stand here watching him? It was and is time for action…we are all in the middle of a war, whether we like it, realize it or engage in it…spiritual war is happening. We are under attack by the one and only real enemy. People are not my enemy…this world is not my enemy…bad times are not my enemy….but Satan is.  Are you ready to fight… he is the only one you don’t have to turn the other cheek with. He, Satan, never fights fair, so listen and see how to go on the attack instead of being attacked all the time.

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]]> http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/a-roman-skeptic//feed 0 WHO IS HE? http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/who-is-he/ http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/who-is-he/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:18:55 +0000 Cory Brown http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/?p=1882 WHO IS HE? This King riding into town. Could he be the messiah, but we have seen his type before? Is HE different? Who were in the streets that day and what was their perspective on Palm Sunday as we know it now? Pharisees, disciples, roused crowd, teachers, the poor and many more and a donkey…maybe the donkey fulfilled the best purpose of all.  Listen and see what you think?
]]> http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/who-is-he//feed 0 “Is foot washing for today?” http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/is-foot-washing-for-today/ http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/is-foot-washing-for-today/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 03:27:21 +0000 Cory Brown http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/?p=1872 “Is foot washing for today?”  It sounds like it might be some old custom, long forgotten or just for those times, but may we challenge you to learn to serve because Jesus is our model “Servant/Leader”.  Foot washing was also a powerful reminder of cleansing for the everyday walk of all Christians….cleansing that comes with preparation, love, war, submission, obedience, and humility.

This sermon is also illustrated with the story of the Pioneer 10 Nasa space probe that traveled some 6 billion miles over 25 years and the amazing story of St. Patrick and why we have a holiday commemorating his passing.

]]> http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/is-foot-washing-for-today//feed 0 Between the ? and the ! 3-10-2013 http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/between-the-and-the-3-10-2013/ http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/between-the-and-the-3-10-2013/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:51:55 +0000 Cory Brown http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/?p=1865 Life offers many questions…why am I here ?  what’s my purpose ? where am I going ? how do I get there ? and am I on the right track ?
Jesus challenges us in the gospel of John to “Believe in HIM” and to really understand our “Advocate” … we need our Advocate to guide us, convict us, challenge us, and lead the way in the journey with Jesus. HE is the Holy Spirit, an Advocate like no other. HE also answers the real questions and points toward an exclamation point…an end that is a new beginning. Jesus asks the right questions as He moves toward the cross and the resurrection.
]]> http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/between-the-and-the-3-10-2013//feed 0 Who is THIS EXTREME JESUS? 3-3-2013 http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/who-is-this-extreme-jesus-3-3-2013/ http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/who-is-this-extreme-jesus-3-3-2013/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:13:54 +0000 Cory Brown http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/?p=1861 Who is THIS EXTREME JESUS ?  We sing ‘There’s just something about that name’ and it is very true. The Word reveals this Jesus that speaks with ultimate authority and we need real authority. Jesus heals with a touch and how we need His touch today….HE ignites faith in us when there was none…  HE is radical, real, relative, and relational as we meet the Extreme Jesus of the Word. ]]> http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/sermons/who-is-this-extreme-jesus-3-3-2013//feed 0 Finding Faith http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/events/finding-faith/ http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/events/finding-faith/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:08:46 +0000 Cory Brown http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/?p=1845 BIG MOVIE NIGHT March 2 (Saturday). Showing of “Finding Faith” with actor Eric Estrada in person at Mt Vernon Baptist @ 5 pm
(no cost just love offering)

]]> http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/events/finding-faith//feed 0 03-03-2013 Bulletin http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/news/03-03-2013-bulletin/ http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/news/03-03-2013-bulletin/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:41:33 +0000 Cory Brown http://www.mvbaptistchurch.org/?p=1832 3-3-13 Bulletin visitor tear off

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What do these sacred sacraments really mean and are they relevant today?
Explore baptism – Immersion IN the Spirit and communion – Open communication
and covenant with our Creator everyday.

New identities, New power, New locations for believers in baptism & communion….
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