Following Jesus Through the Flames

Neighborly Love and Friendship - Proverbs

July 12, 2026.  Pastor Zach Vaughn.  Title: "Neighborly Love and Friendship" Text: Proverbs 12:26; 17:17; 18:24; 27:5-6, 17 Sermon Points: 1) Love and friendship require honesty. 2) Love and friendship require transparency.  3) Love and friendship require faithfulness. 4) Jesus is our truly faithful Friend.    Has this podcast encouraged you? Consider supporting our ministry: www.machiasvalley.org/give [http://www.machiasvalley.org/give] and type "podcast" in the Note/memo line.

Justice and Integrity - Proverbs

July 5, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org [http://www.machiasvalley.org] Title: "Justice and Integrity"  Text: Proverbs 10:9; 11:1; 21:3; 24:10-12; 28:5-6 Sermon Points: 1) God's people are to have integrity in their dealings. 2) God's people are to give just treatment toward others.  3) We will only know true integrity and justice when we seek the heart of God.

Work and Laziness - Proverbs

June 28, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org [http://www.machiasvalley.org]. Title: "Work and Laziness" Text: Proverbs 12:11; 14:23; 16:3; 21:25-26  Sermon Points: 1) The sluggard cares little for God's design for work.  2) The diligent work hard to reflect God's image in work.  3) Christ redeems our work for His glory.

Following Jesus Through the Flames

June 21, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org [http://www.machiasvalley.org] Title: "Following Jesus Through the Flames" Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Sermon Points: 1) Suffering for Christ is the norm, not the exception, in a broken world. 2) God often brings about His purposes for His people through suffering. 3) The flames of suffering bid us to fling ourselves upon the sovereign care of Christ.    *We experienced technical difficulties during the recording of this audio and have done our best to improve it. Thank you for patience and for listening.

Salvation: A Glorious Gift from Christ - Miguel Brown

June 14, 2026.  Miguel Brown, Pastoral Intern . www.machiasvalley.org [http://www.machiasvalley.org] Title: Salvation: A Glorious Gift from Christ  Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Sermon Points: 1) Salvation is despite us and should produce thanksgiving.  2) Salvation brings blessings of mercy and grace.  3) Salvation is Christ’s gift for all who believe in His name.