Life in the Valley Podcast

Merry Christmas Fun!

Episode 44. Merry Christmas!  Pastor Zach & Andrea play "Name that Christmas Tune," we talk about our favorite Christmas carols and the history of the Christmas tree.  Andrea also asks Pastor Zach a question:  Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25? Was Jesus actually born on December 25?   Pastor Zach's two favorite Christmas carols: * Hark the Herald Angels Sing * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Andrea's favorite Christmas carol: * Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Pastor Zach recommends: * Red Pen Logic [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIwZDSKSeNboqWKtgX7UrA] Hosts:  Zach Vaughn [https://www.machiasvalley.org/leadership], Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford [https://www.machiasvalley.org/leadership], Director of Education & Communications at MVBC.

How is God three in one?

Episode 43. In this episode, we answer a listener question: “How is God three in one?” Recommended Resources: * The Shield of the Trinity [https://defendtheword.com/shield-of-the-trinity.html] * The Trinity Explained for Kids [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YXOgyx9Jvk&t]  Host: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church.  www.machiasvalley.org [http://www.machiasvalley.org/].

Is baptism necessary to be saved?

Episode 42. In this episode, we answer a listener question: “Is baptism necessary to be saved? If you have asked Christ into your heart and accepted Him as your Lord and Savior, is that enough to be saved?” * Romans 10:8-10 * We are not saved by forms but by faith. * Baptism comes from the Greek word “baptizo” means “immersion of water.” * Seen repeatedly in the book of Acts * Why is baptism important? * Ephesians 4:4-6 * Romans 6:1-4 Recommended Resources: * 9 Marks [https://www.9marks.org/] Host: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church.  www.machiasvalley.org [http://www.machiasvalley.org/].

The Greatest Need of the Modern Church with Kip Vaughn

Episode 41. Kip Vaughn, Pastor Zach's grandfather, joins the show today to discuss the greatest need of the modern church.  * What is the greatest need of the church today? * What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? * What does it look like? * How does this happen? Scripture References: * 1 Corinthians 2-3 * Ephesians 5:18 * Ephesians 3:19 Host: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of Machias Valley Baptist Church.  www.machiasvalley.org [http://www.machiasvalley.org].

What is spiritual warfare? How do you battle through it?

Episode 40. In this episode, we answer a listener question: “What is spiritual warfare? How do you battle through it?”   Resources: The Whole Armor [https://www.christianbook.com/armor-christs-victory-strengthens-spiritual-warfare/iain-duguid/9781433565007/pd/56500X?event=ESRCG] of God by Iain Duguid Systematic Theology [https://www.christianbook.com/systematic-introduction-biblical-doctrine-second-edition/wayne-grudem/9780310517979/pd/517979?event=ESRCQ] by Wayne Grudem – See chapter “Satan and Demons” Blog articles [https://www.machiasvalley.org/post/spiritual-warfare-christ-s-strength] on the book of Ephesians by Zach Vaughn Grace Driven Effort [https://www.thevillagechurch.net/resources/sermons/grace-driven-effort] by Matt Chandler   Hosts:  Zach Vaughn [https://www.machiasvalley.org/leadership], Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford [https://www.machiasvalley.org/leadership], Director of Education & Communications at MVBC.