The Mountain Valley Chapel Podcast

Pastor Chris Buscher
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Sermons from Mountain Valley Chapel in Gold Bar, Washington, with Pastor Chris Buscher. We open the Bible, preach Jesus Christ, and call people to repentance, faith, and obedience. Listen each week as we learn to love God, love people, and make disciples. Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM. Mountain Valley Chapel: https://www.mountainvalleychapel.org/ Pastor Chris Buscher: https://www.pastorchrisbuscher.com/

  1. 3d ago

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Good Shepherd | John 10:11-18

    Who would come looking for you if you disappeared? For some people, that question brings immediate answers. For others, it exposes a loneliness they've carried for years. In John 10:11-18, Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd." He contrasts Himself with hired hands who abandon the sheep when danger comes. The Good Shepherd is different. He knows His sheep, cares for them, and willingly lays down His life for them. In this message, Pastor Chris Buscher examines the relationship between the Shepherd and His sheep, the cost Jesus willingly paid for our salvation, and His promise to bring others into one flock under one Shepherd. Drawing from the Old Testament promises of a coming Shepherd and the words of Jesus Himself, this sermon reminds us that Christ does not abandon His people when following Him becomes costly. You may have been forgotten by others. You may have wondered whether anyone would come looking for you. But the Lord says in Ezekiel 34:11, "Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out." The Good Shepherd knows His sheep. And He calls them to follow Him! Scripture: John 10:11-18 Additional Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11 Series: JESUS: In His Own Words Preached: November 8, 2026 Pastor Chris Buscher Mountain Valley Chapel Gold Bar, Washington https://mountainvalleychapel.org https://www.pastorchrisbuscher.com

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Good Shepherd | John 10:11-18

  2. Nov 1

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Door | John 10:1-10

    Jesus said, "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved." Those two words, "if anyone," should change the way we understand the invitation of Jesus Christ. In John 10:1-10, Jesus speaks about the shepherd, the sheep, the thief, and the only Door through which salvation is found. His words follow the healing of a man born blind who was rejected by the religious leaders but sought out by Jesus Himself. In this message, Pastor Chris Buscher examines why Jesus is the only way to salvation, why religious performance cannot save us, and what Christ meant when He promised abundant life. The sermon also follows the remarkable story of missionary C. T. Studd, who walked away from fame and fortune to spend more than 30 years bringing the Gospel to people around the world. What did he discover in Jesus that made everything else worth leaving behind? Jesus never promised that following Him would eliminate suffering. He promised something far greater: salvation, belonging, and eternal life. The invitation is open. The Door is Jesus. Scripture: John 10:1-10 Additional Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Series: JESUS: In His Own Words Preached: November 1, 2026 Pastor Chris Buscher Mountain Valley Chapel Gold Bar, Washington https://mountainvalleychapel.org

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Door | John 10:1-10

  3. Oct 18

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Light of the World | John 8:12-20

    What can we believe? Where can we turn? Who can we really trust? In a world where misinformation spreads faster than truth and even Scripture gets misquoted, Jesus makes a declaration that demands our attention: "I am the light of the world." In John 8:12-20, Jesus is teaching in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles. The religious leaders challenge His testimony and question His authority. But their refusal to believe Him doesn't change who He is. In this message, Pastor Chris Buscher examines why Jesus called Himself the Light of the World, how God's presence led Israel through the wilderness, and why we can follow Christ without knowing every detail of what lies ahead. We don't have to understand everything to follow the One who does. The question is whether we will trust Him enough to leave the darkness behind. Scripture: John 8:12-20 Additional Scripture: John 12:46 Series: JESUS: In His Own Words Preached: October 18, 2026 Pastor Chris Buscher Mountain Valley Chapel Gold Bar, Washington https://mountainvalleychapel.org

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Light of the World | John 8:12-20

  4. Oct 11

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Bread of Life | John 6:25-40

    What did Jesus mean when He said, "I am the bread of life"?In John 6:25-40, Jesus confronts a crowd that had witnessed His miracles, eaten the bread He multiplied, and followed Him across the Sea of Galilee. They wanted another miracle, another meal, and another sign. But they were missing the One standing right in front of them.In this sermon, Pastor Chris Buscher begins our new series, JESUS: In His Own Words, by examining the first of Jesus' seven "I AM" statements in the Gospel of John.Nearly 1,500 years earlier, God provided manna from heaven to sustain Israel in the wilderness. Now Jesus declares that He is the true Bread of Life, sent by the Father to give eternal life to everyone who believes in Him.We'll look at what the manna in Exodus 16 was pointing toward, why the crowd misunderstood the miracles of Jesus, and why receiving God's provision is not the same as putting your faith in Him.This message also includes a personal testimony from Pastor Chris about losing nearly everything while serving as a missionary in Brazil, and what it means to continue trusting God when you cannot see what He is doing.Jesus did not come simply to give us another meal, another miracle, or another temporary blessing. He came to give us Himself.The manna sustained Israel for 40 years, but everyone who ate it eventually died. Jesus promises something far greater: eternal life and resurrection on the last day.Main Scripture: John 6:25-40 (ESV)Additional Scriptures: Exodus 16:4, 1 John 5:20Series: JESUS: In His Own WordsMessage: The Bread of LifePreached: October 11, 2026Pastor Chris BuscherMountain Valley ChapelGold Bar, WashingtonWebsite: https://mountainvalleychapel.orgSubscribe for weekly sermons, biblical teaching, and Christ-centered preaching from Mountain Valley Chapel in Gold Bar, Washington.#BreadOfLife #John6 #JesusChrist

    JESUS: In His Own Words | The Bread of Life | John 6:25-40

  5. Oct 4

    The Creator Himself Bore Witness | What God Says About Marriage | 1 Peter 3

    What does the Bible actually say about marriage, husbands, wives, and biblical covenant? Marriage is more than a contract between two people. Scripture presents covenant as something far more serious. God Himself is witness to what happens inside our homes. In this message from 1 Peter 3:1-7, Pastor Chris Buscher examines biblical marriage through the lens of covenant. Peter was writing to Christians facing persecution and suffering, yet he still turned their attention toward their homes, their marriages, their character, and the way husbands and wives treated one another. This sermon begins in Genesis 15, where God establishes His covenant with Abram, before moving into Peter's instructions for Christian husbands and wives. The message is clear: covenant isn't primarily about appearances. It's about faithfulness when nobody else is watching. In this sermon: - What covenant means in the Bible - Why biblical marriage is more than a contract - What 1 Peter 3 actually teaches husbands and wives - Biblical submission and the character of a godly wife - Why husbands are commanded to understand and honor their wives - Why Peter warns husbands that their prayers can be hindered - Why your home reveals more than your Sunday morning - How parents model marriage and covenant before their children - Why Christian families must choose whom they will serve Peter gives husbands a sobering warning. The way a man treats his wife directly affects his relationship with God. She is not beneath him. She is an “heir with you of the grace of life.” And our children are watching.They are learning what marriage looks like by watching ours. They are learning how men treat women, how women treat men, how conflict is handled, how forgiveness works, and whether the Jesus we worship on Sunday is actually Lord of our homes. Whatever has happened in your home, today you can repent, forgive, and begin again. “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Main Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Also Referenced: Genesis 15, Ephesians 6:1-4, Joshua 24:15 Message: The Creator Himself Bore Witness Preached: October 4, 2026 Mountain Valley Chapel Gold Bar, Washington Pastor Chris Buscher #BiblicalMarriage #1Peter3 #ChristianMarriage #MarriageSermon #ChristianFamily #BiblicalManhood #BiblicalWomanhood #MarriageCovenant #MountainValleyChapel #PastorChrisBuscher

    The Creator Himself Bore Witness | What God Says About Marriage | 1 Peter 3

  6. Sep 20

    Becoming Known by God | Galatians 4:4-11

    You can know His name. You can know the Bible. You can attend church, serve, preach, and perform religious works. But are you known by God? In Galatians 4, Paul reminds believers that salvation is far more than joining a religion. Through Jesus Christ, we are redeemed, adopted, given the Holy Spirit, and brought into the family of God. We are no longer slaves. We are sons and heirs. This message confronts the reality of eternity while pointing directly to the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Before we ever searched for God, He had already sent His Son. We did not earn redemption. We could not provide what our souls needed. God knew the cost and sent Jesus anyway. Don't let religion, tradition, performance, or anyone else convince you that Jesus isn't enough. Scripture: Galatians 4:4-11 Also Referenced: John 10:27-28 Mountain Valley Chapel | Gold Bar, Washington Pastor Chris Buscher

    Becoming Known by God | Galatians 4:4-11

  7. Sep 13

    The Great Falling Away | 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

    How does someone who once appeared strong in the faith become deceived? In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul warns believers about a coming rebellion, the man of lawlessness, powerful deception, and people who “refused to love the truth.” But he does not leave the Church frightened or confused. He tells them exactly what to do: Stand firm and hold on. In this message, Pastor Chris Buscher examines the Great Falling Away and why deception often begins long before someone openly abandons the faith. Truth becomes negotiable. Sin becomes defensible. Correction becomes offensive. Eventually, lies that were once rejected become comfortable. This message is a warning, but it is also a call to prepare. Know the Word. Test every voice. Receive correction. Love the truth. And decide what you believe before deception comes. Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15 Mountain Valley Chapel | Gold Bar, Washington Pastor Chris Buscher

  8. Sep 6

    This Valley WILL Know His Name | Acts 19

    If we want to reach farther, we have to grow deeper. In Acts 19, the gospel took root in Ephesus and spread throughout the region. People turned from witchcraft, confessed their sins, and burned what had held them in bondage. Their response to Jesus cost them something. Pastor Chris Buscher lays out the vision for Mountain Valley Chapel and calls us to the surrender that reaching this valley will require. You cannot stand against this present darkness with borrowed faith. If Jesus is Lord, some things have to burn. Scripture: Acts 19:8 through 20 Preached: September 6, 2026 Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM in Gold Bar, Washington.

    This Valley WILL Know His Name | Acts 19
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Sermons from Mountain Valley Chapel in Gold Bar, Washington, with Pastor Chris Buscher. We open the Bible, preach Jesus Christ, and call people to repentance, faith, and obedience. Listen each week as we learn to love God, love people, and make disciples. Join us Sundays at 10:30 AM. Mountain Valley Chapel: https://www.mountainvalleychapel.org/ Pastor Chris Buscher: https://www.pastorchrisbuscher.com/

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