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Sunday Sermons from Mountain View Church of the Nazarene

  1. 11h ago

    A Better Mountain - September 13, 2026

    Pastor Mike contrasts Mount Sinai and Mount Zion (Hebrews 12:14–24) to show how the law exposes sin and creates distance from God, while Jesus’ sacrifice and the new covenant welcome sinners into God’s presence. He urges believers to live as people of Zion by pursuing peace and holiness, uprooting bitterness, guarding their inheritance, and invites those who have not trusted Christ to receive forgiveness and come near. A Better Mountain Hebrews 12:14–24 The Big idea: In Christ, we stop living like fearful outsiders and start living as confident people who belong to God. Introduction: “We’re on the wrong trail” Mount Sinai shows us the problem. (vs.18–21) God is holy, and sin is serious. Sinful people cannot casually walk into the presence of a holy God. Mount Sinai is not where Jesus leaves His people. Mount Zion announces the gift. (vs.22–23) Through Jesus, we have come near. We belong here! Jesus speaks the better word (v. 24) Abel’s blood shed by Cain demanded justice and condemnation. Jesus’ blood shed fulfills justice and brings forgiveness. Live like you belong at Zion (vs. 14–17) Pursue peace (v.14) Pursue holiness (v.14) Pull up bitterness roots early (v. 15) Guard your inheritance (vs. 16–17) Conclusion: Live on the better mountain. Action Steps: Ask yourself: Am I relating to God as if I’m still at Sinai—trying to earn, hide, or prove myself? What would it look like, right now, to live from Zion—to receive Jesus’ ‘better word’ of forgiveness and welcome? Write down one area of life where you’ve been living in fear or condemnation, and next to it write one truth from Hebrews 12:22–24. Pray a simple prayer: “Lord, I’m not at Sinai anymore. Through Jesus, I have come to Zion. I receive Your forgiveness and welcome today.” Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

  2. Sep 6

    A Better Discipline - September 6, 2026

    Join this sermon exploring Hebrews 12:4–13 as it reframes hardship as God’s loving discipline and training rather than punishment. You’ll be encouraged not to give up, reminded that God is molding your character, and urged to find strength together in community. Practical guidance is given: pause in hard moments, view trials as God building your strength, and take one small step forward in faith while leaning on others for support. -- A Better Discipline Hebrews 12:4–13 Main Idea: God’s discipline doesn’t break you—it molds and makes you into who you were meant to be. Introduction – The Coach who wouldn’t let him quit. When life gets hard, we assume God is displeased (vs. 4–5) Discipline is God’s investment in you not His anger toward you (vs. 6–8) Training aims at transformation, not punishment (vs. 9–11) Strengthen what suffering has weakened (vs. 12–13) Conclusion – The tree that grew stronger in the storm. Action Point: When you feel overwhelmed this week, pause and remind yourself, “This is God building my strength,” then take one small step forward instead of giving up. Stay rooted and grow strong. Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

  3. Aug 30

    A Better Focus - August 30, 2026

    It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast where we reflect on Hebrews 12:1–3 and the call to "throw off everything that hinders" so we can run the race God has set before us. The message explores how modern distractions weigh us down, urges us to fix our eyes on Jesus as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, offers a practical 10‑minute plan to identify and limit one distraction this week, and concludes with the Lord's Supper as a moment to refocus on Christ. A Better Focus Hebrews 12:1–3 Big Idea: A better focus fuels your faith journey. Introduction – The Struggle is Real We are surrounded by distractions (v. 1a) Not every weight is a sin. We live in an attention What has your attention may eventually shape your direction. Following Jesus requires purposeful focus (v. 1b) The Christian life is a race that requires endurance. Endurance is knowing where you are headed and refusing to quit. You have to faithfully run the race marked out for you. III. Jesus re-centers our attention (v. 2) Fix our eyes on Jesus. Jesus is the pioneer of our faith. Jesus is also the perfecter of our faith. A Jesus-focused life becomes a lighter life (v. 2-3) Jesus’ joy becomes our strength. Jesus’ endurance becomes our hope. Jesus’  faithfulness keeps us from giving up. Conclusion Action Step: Spend 10 minutes this week identifying at least one distraction in your life and write down a specific plan to limit or eliminate it.   When you fix your eyes on Jesus, you find the strength to finish your race. Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

  4. Aug 23

    A Better Plan - August 23, 2026

    Join today’s sermon podcast as the pastor reflects on family photos and Hebrews 11 to explore how the faith of past generations shapes our lives today. The message highlights three truths: our faith receives a legacy, we must choose faith over comfort, and our lives fit into God’s larger redemptive story centered on Jesus. Practical takeaway: write a short note to someone who influenced your spiritual journey, honor their investment, and commit to passing faith forward to the next generation. -- A Better Plan Hebrews 11:17–40 The Big Idea: Our individual stories weave into a single tapestry of faith. Introduction: More Than a Photo Our Faith Receives a Legacy (Hebrews 11:17–22) We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. Honor the faith passed down to you by practicing it. Who helped make your faith possible? Our Faith Chooses What Matters Most (Hebrews 11:23–38) Every generation must choose faith over comfort for the sake of the next. Will we choose comfort, or will we choose faithfulness? The faith choices you make today may become the freedom someone else walks in tomorrow. Our Faith Belongs to a Bigger Story (Hebrews 11:39–40) God’s better plan is that all His people are completed together in Christ. God’s redemptive plan has always included one united family of faith Your life is one chapter in a story God has been writing for generations and Christ is the One who brings the whole story together. Conclusion: Leave Something Behind Action Point: This week write a note or send a message this week to someone who has influenced your faith, expressing your gratitude for their impact on your spiritual journey. Together in Christ, we become part of a faith story that outlives us all.   Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

  5. Aug 16

    A Better Example - August 16, 2026

    In this sermon on Hebrews 11 the preacher explores how true faith is steady and often unseen, drawing examples from Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and the story of William Borden. Faith is shown as genuine worship, a daily walk with God, and an obedient witness that trusts God before outcomes are visible — calling listeners to take one quiet step of obedience this week. A Better Example Hebrews 11:1–16 Main Idea: True faith isn’t flashy; it’s steady and messy. Introduction: “What if the most significant impact you make for God will be unnoticed by everyone else?” An Example of Better Worship – Abel (Hebrews 11:1–4) Abel’s offering was accepted because it came from faith. Faith is trusting someone enough to act on what they say or in response to what they do. God desires a people whose worship flows from genuine love, trust, and obedience. Action Point: Give God more than a routine. An Example of a Better Walk – Enoch (Hebrews 11:5–6) Enoch “pleased God” and did not experience death. Faith is necessary. v. 6 Action Point: Stay close to God in ordinary life. An Example of a Better Witness — Noah and Abraham (Hebrews 11:7–16) Noah obeyed God about something he had never seen. Abraham left what was familiar without knowing every detail of where God was leading. Their faith was anchored in God’s future, not merely their present circumstances. Action Point: Obey before you see the outcome. Conclusion and Response Action Step: Choose one small act of obedience to do that no one else will see. Write it down. Share it with one person you trust. Obey. Trust that God is shaping you most in the unseen places of obedience. -- Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

  6. Aug 9

    A Better Endurance - August 9, 2026

    It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast. . May today's sermon come alive to you and aid you in your understanding of God's plan for your life. This episode explores perseverance through the story of Ernest Shackleton and the warnings and encouragements of Hebrews 10. It outlines four truths for better endurance: a clear-eyed view of reality, recalling God's past grace, anchoring hope in a promised future, and exercising faith that refuses to shrink back. Practical application includes sharing your biggest faith challenge with a friend for prayer and accountability. ----   “A Better Endurance” Hebrews 10:26–39 Main Idea: Endurance isn’t about strength - it’s about staying faithful. Introduction - “Have you ever felt like giving up?” Endurance begins with a clear-eyed view of reality (vv. 26–31) Endurance starts when we take seriously what’s at stake Warning: Rejecting Christ is spiritual self-destruction. Endurance grows when we see that Jesus Christ is the only sacrifice, the only refuge, the only hope. Application: Understand what you’re enduring for. III. Endurance is strengthened by remembering God’s past grace (vv. 32–34) Endurance is fueled by recalling how God has already carried us through. Losses can be endured when you have “a better and lasting possession.” If God sustained them in the past He will sustain them in the present. Application: When you remember God’s past faithfulness, present trials lose their power to intimidate. Endurance is anchored in a better future (vv. 35–37) We endure because our future is guaranteed by the return of Christ. Don’t throw away your bold, public allegiance to Jesus. Endurance is not self-help grit; it is hope-driven perseverance. Application: Trust God’s promised future. Endurance is expressed through faith that refuses to shrink back (vv. 38–39) Endurance is active faith that refuses to retreat, even when pressured. Shrink back or be saved? Endurance is faith with a backbone. Application: Choose faith over fear. Conclusion & Application Action Step: Share your biggest faith challenge with a friend this week and ask them to pray for you and check in on your progress. Stay anchored in faith—because Jesus is returning soon, and He’s faithful to those who endure. Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

  7. Aug 2

    A Better Confidence - August 2, 2026

    In this sermon based on Hebrews 10:19–25, the pastor invites listeners to step boldly through the open door Jesus has made into the very presence of God, explaining how Christ’s sacrifice removed the veil and gives believers confident access. He urges believers to hold fast to hope without wavering, to encourage one another toward love and good deeds, and offers practical steps—daily Scripture reading, identifying areas of wavering, and intentionally encouraging others—to live this access out in community. The message closes with an invitation to practice drawing near this week, to partake of the Lord’s Supper, and to remember the urgency of Christ’s return. --   A Better Confidence Hebrews 10:19-25 Main Idea: Jesus opens the access door to God; let’s step boldly through. Introduction Have you ever been somewhere you weren’t sure you were allowed to go? What should our response be to the open door? “Therefore…” (vs. 19-21) We draw near to God with full assurance (v. 22) We hold fast to hope without wavering (v. 23) We encourage one another to love and faithfulness (v.24-25)  Conclusion -  Step Boldy Through the Door Every morning this week, read Hebrews 10:19-25 and write down one concrete action you can take that day to step boldly into God's presence. Stop standing far off. Practice drawing near. Identify where you waver. Ask & Act –“ Who can I encourage? How can I do it?” Jesus has swung the door wide open, so step through and discover the peace waiting for you in His presence. Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect   With Pastor Mike Curry.

  8. Jul 26

    A Better Clean - July 26, 2026

    It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast as we reflect on Hebrews 10 and the difference between outward religious ritual and the inward cleansing Jesus provides. The speaker makes Paul’s prayer his own and explores how Christ removes sin, finishes the work of redemption, and renews the heart. Key takeaways: Jesus removes sin where sacrifices only reminded; His one sufficient sacrifice finishes the work so we no longer live under repeated rituals; and He cleanses us within, writing His law on our hearts. Practical steps given include naming and confessing specific sins, receiving Christ’s forgiveness, and spending time in prayer and reflection. Listeners are encouraged to spend ten minutes this week naming one burden or guilt, bring it to Jesus, and accept the lasting forgiveness He offers. For the full sermon and resources, visit www.mvcnaz.org. A Better Clean Hebrews 10:1–18 Big Idea: Stop pretending – Jesus is the clean for our mess. Introduction: “Looking clean isn’t the same as being clean.” 1. Jesus Removes Sin (vs. 1-4) The shadow was not the substance. The repetition exposed the limitation. The reminder was not removal. “It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.” 2. Jesus Finishes the Work (vs. 5–14) Jesus came with a prepared body. Jesus obeyed the Father’s will. Jesus offered one sufficient sacrifice. Jesus sat down because the sacrifice was complete. 3. Jesus Cleanses Within (vs.15–18) God writes His will within God remembers sins no more. God ends the sacrifice grind. If Jesus has finished the work of cleansing your heart, how can you start living as if you truly believe that today? Stop Settling for a Surface Clean Action Point: Take 10 minutes this week to write out one specific guilt you’ve been carrying, then pray and ask Jesus to cleanse it completely. The clean you’ve been seeking isn’t in rituals but in a relationship with Christ.

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Sunday Sermons from Mountain View Church of the Nazarene

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    Mountain View Church
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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