Mount Pleasant Christian Church

Mount Pleasant Christian Church

Our mission is simple; we want to change the world one life, one family, one opportunity at a time. Our Vision is to be a church that is locally focused and globally engaged with an undeniable IMPACT for Christ. Through compelling worship, relational discipleship, spiritual influence and serving others across the street and around the world, MPCC is a welcoming place for you and your family to learn, grow and connect.

  1. Jul 27

    God With Us | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself

    God's ultimate desire has always been to dwell with His people. We long for God's presence, but our sin separates us from a holy God. How can sinful people approach a holy God? After rescuing Israel and establishing His covenant with them, God gives Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle… a place where His presence would dwell among His people. Every part of the Tabernacle tells a story. The gate, the sacrifice, the altar, the laver, the lampstand, the bread, the veil, and the Ark all point to humanity's greatest problem and God's ultimate solution.  The Tabernacle revealed two truths that seem impossible to reconcile: God is completely holy, and God desperately wants to be near His people.  What began as a tent in the wilderness ultimately points to Jesus Christ, the One who became the final sacrifice, tore down the barrier of sin, and made access to God possible for everyone.  The story of Moses ends with God's glory filling the Tabernacle. The story of Jesus ends with the veil being torn. And the story of every believer is the invitation to live in the presence of God. God's greatest gift is not an explanation. It's His presence. About the Series: Life is full of questions we wish God would answer. Why did the diagnosis come? Why did the relationship end? Why did the opportunity disappear? Why does the waiting continue when we've prayed for so long? Most of us want explanations, but throughout Scripture, God often offers something different. Instead of revealing the entire plan, He invites us to trust Him one step at a time. The life of Moses is a powerful example of that kind of faith. From being born into slavery and raised in a palace to leading God's people through impossible circumstances, Moses repeatedly found himself in situations that didn't make sense. Yet through every season of uncertainty, God was present, faithful, and at work in ways Moses couldn't fully see. In this series, we'll follow Moses' journey and discover what it means to trust God's character when we don't understand His timing, His methods, or His plans. Because faith isn't trusting God when He explains Himself. Faith is trusting God when He doesn't. Join us as we learn that the most important question isn't, "Do I understand what God is doing?" but "Will I trust Him anyway?" This week’s notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49640085 Pastor Sean Kelly | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself | Exodus 25-31 (Overview); Exodus 40:34-38 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

  2. Jul 20

    Draw the Line | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself

    God's commands are not about restriction. They are about transformation. Culture views freedom as doing whatever you want. God teaches that true freedom is found in becoming who He created you to be. After rescuing Israel from slavery, God brings them to Mount Sinai. Before giving them instructions for living, He reminds them that they already belong to Him. The Ten Commandments were never intended to earn God's favor. They were given to shape God's people. God rescues us before He reforms us. About the Series: Life is full of questions we wish God would answer. Why did the diagnosis come? Why did the relationship end? Why did the opportunity disappear? Why does the waiting continue when we've prayed for so long? Most of us want explanations, but throughout Scripture, God often offers something different. Instead of revealing the entire plan, He invites us to trust Him one step at a time. The life of Moses is a powerful example of that kind of faith. From being born into slavery and raised in a palace to leading God's people through impossible circumstances, Moses repeatedly found himself in situations that didn't make sense. Yet through every season of uncertainty, God was present, faithful, and at work in ways Moses couldn't fully see. In this series, we'll follow Moses' journey and discover what it means to trust God's character when we don't understand His timing, His methods, or His plans. Because faith isn't trusting God when He explains Himself. Faith is trusting God when He doesn't. Join us as we learn that the most important question isn't, "Do I understand what God is doing?" but "Will I trust Him anyway?" This week’s notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49636831 Pastor Sean Kelly | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself | Exodus 19-20 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

  3. Jul 13

    Hemmed In | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself

    Sometimes God leads us into situations that only He can get us out of. When circumstances become impossible, we often assume God has abandoned us when He may actually be positioning us for a miracle. The Israelites find themselves trapped between Pharaoh's army and the Red Sea. From a human perspective, there is no way out. Yet what appears to be a dead end becomes a defining moment of trust as God demonstrates His power and faithfulness. God's greatest displays of power often happen when our options run out. About the Series: Life is full of questions we wish God would answer. Why did the diagnosis come? Why did the relationship end? Why did the opportunity disappear? Why does the waiting continue when we've prayed for so long? Most of us want explanations, but throughout Scripture, God often offers something different. Instead of revealing the entire plan, He invites us to trust Him one step at a time. The life of Moses is a powerful example of that kind of faith. From being born into slavery and raised in a palace to leading God's people through impossible circumstances, Moses repeatedly found himself in situations that didn't make sense. Yet through every season of uncertainty, God was present, faithful, and at work in ways Moses couldn't fully see. In this series, we'll follow Moses' journey and discover what it means to trust God's character when we don't understand His timing, His methods, or His plans. Because faith isn't trusting God when He explains Himself. Faith is trusting God when He doesn't. Join us as we learn that the most important question isn't, "Do I understand what God is doing?" but "Will I trust Him anyway?" This week’s notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49633712 Pastor Matt Pineda | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself | Exodus 13:17-22; 14:1-31 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

  4. Jul 5

    It's Not Yours | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself

    God cannot fully use what we refuse to surrender. We often trust our identity, influence, resources, abilities, and reputation more than we trust God. God asks Moses a simple question: "What is that in your hand?" The staff represented far more than a walking stick. It represented Moses' identity, livelihood, security, and influence. Before God would use Moses, He first required surrender. What you place in God's hands becomes far more powerful than what you keep in your own. About the Series: Life is full of questions we wish God would answer. Why did the diagnosis come? Why did the relationship end? Why did the opportunity disappear? Why does the waiting continue when we've prayed for so long? Most of us want explanations, but throughout Scripture, God often offers something different. Instead of revealing the entire plan, He invites us to trust Him one step at a time. The life of Moses is a powerful example of that kind of faith. From being born into slavery and raised in a palace to leading God's people through impossible circumstances, Moses repeatedly found himself in situations that didn't make sense. Yet through every season of uncertainty, God was present, faithful, and at work in ways Moses couldn't fully see. In this series, we'll follow Moses' journey and discover what it means to trust God's character when we don't understand His timing, His methods, or His plans. Because faith isn't trusting God when He explains Himself. Faith is trusting God when He doesn't. Join us as we learn that the most important question isn't, "Do I understand what God is doing?" but "Will I trust Him anyway?" This week’s notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49630699 Pastor Brian Holt | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself | Exodus 4 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

  5. Jun 28

    Holy Ground | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself

    God often interrupts ordinary moments to accomplish extraordinary purposes. Most people want God to reveal the entire plan before they obey, but God usually gives the next step instead of the full picture. After forty years in the wilderness, Moses encounters God in a burning bush. What appeared to be an ordinary day becomes a life-changing encounter. God reveals His holiness, reminds Moses who He is, and calls him into something bigger than himself. Calling begins when God becomes bigger than your excuses. About the Series: Life is full of questions we wish God would answer. Why did the diagnosis come? Why did the relationship end? Why did the opportunity disappear? Why does the waiting continue when we've prayed for so long? Most of us want explanations, but throughout Scripture, God often offers something different. Instead of revealing the entire plan, He invites us to trust Him one step at a time. The life of Moses is a powerful example of that kind of faith. From being born into slavery and raised in a palace to leading God's people through impossible circumstances, Moses repeatedly found himself in situations that didn't make sense. Yet through every season of uncertainty, God was present, faithful, and at work in ways Moses couldn't fully see. In this series, we'll follow Moses' journey and discover what it means to trust God's character when we don't understand His timing, His methods, or His plans. Because faith isn't trusting God when He explains Himself. Faith is trusting God when He doesn't. Join us as we learn that the most important question isn't, "Do I understand what God is doing?" but "Will I trust Him anyway?" This week’s notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49627739 Pastor Brian Holt | When God Doesn’t Explain Himself | Exodus 3 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

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Our mission is simple; we want to change the world one life, one family, one opportunity at a time. Our Vision is to be a church that is locally focused and globally engaged with an undeniable IMPACT for Christ. Through compelling worship, relational discipleship, spiritual influence and serving others across the street and around the world, MPCC is a welcoming place for you and your family to learn, grow and connect.

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