The gospel transformed a former persecutor into a tireless missionary who refused to stay comfortably in the tool shed while the harvest waited—what drove Paul to keep going through beatings, stonings, and mobs? In Thessalonica and Berea, two cities heard the same message of a suffering and risen Christ, yet one erupted in jealous hostility while the other responded with noble eagerness. What does this sharp contrast reveal about the power of God's word to disrupt society and the daily habit that marks true followers today?📝 Study Notes, Scripture List, Transcript, and more: https://medicallake.church/sermons/the-mob-mentality#mlcc #church #churchonline

What if the people society discards as irredeemable are the very ones God chooses to highlight for His greatest purposes? In the opening moments of Israel's conquest of the Promised Land, a story emerges about a woman on the fringes who risks everything for a glimpse of hope, raising the question of who truly qualifies for redemption. Join us as we uncover how this unexpected encounter reveals a side of God's character that challenges everything we assume about worth, judgment, and grace.

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When modern missionaries sang praises in a Taliban prison and saw a guard come to faith, it echoed an ancient story of midnight worship that shook foundations and changed lives forever. What happens when God's people choose praise over complaint in their darkest hour? How might our own suffering become the very means God uses to bring deliverance to someone else?📝 Study Notes, Scripture List, Transcript, and more: https://medicallake.church/sermons/how-god-works#mlcc #church #churchonline

As the gospel begins to take root in Philippi with fresh conversions, a disturbing interruption emerges from an unexpected source—a slave girl under demonic control. Her persistent cries seem to affirm Paul's message at first glance, yet they carry subtle distortions that threaten to undermine the truth. Why does Paul wait days before confronting the spirit directly, and what chain of events unleashes when he finally acts in Jesus' name?📝 Study Notes, Scripture List, Transcript, and more: https://medicallake.church/sermons/our-enemy-is-real#mlcc #church #churchonline

Imagine setting out with a clear mission... only to encounter repeated roadblocks that force a complete change in direction. This sermon by Pastor Mark Hudson explores how early Christian leaders responded to divine interruptions, leading to unexpected breakthroughs that shaped church history. What might happen if you embrace similar redirections in your own life, and where could they lead you?📝 Study Notes, Scripture List, Transcript, and more: https://medicallake.church/sermons/trusting-god-s-timing#mlcc #church #churchonline

An ancient five-verse song declares bold commands for every person on Earth—commands that promise joy even in hard times. Why is this Psalm the only one explicitly labeled a song of thanksgiving, and how does its center verse hold the key to understanding those that surround it? Uncover how embracing its call to extravagant praise, glad service, and intimate knowledge of God can reshape your entire year and transform your life.

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The Christmas story is filled with unexpected choices by God, from the humble town of Bethlehem to the unlikely recipients of the angelic announcement. Why would the heavens open with glorious news not to kings or priests, but to ordinary shepherds watching their flocks at night? What does their immediate response reveal about true faith, and how might their transformation challenge our own encounters with the Messiah today?

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🕯🕯 Join us for our annual Christmas Eve candle-lighting service! 🕯🕯📝 Scripture List, Transcript, and more: https://medicallake.church/sermons/christmas-eve-candle-lighting-service-2025#mlcc #christmas #church