Episodes
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Episode 34. In this episode, we continue our Theology Talk series on spiritual disciplines with the discipline of giving.
What is the biblical basis for giving?
How is giving a spiritual discipline? How does the Lord use it to grow us in godliness?
What does this practice look like?
Scripture References:
Deuteronomy 15:9-11
Deuteronomy 8
Proverbs 3:9-10
Luke 6:30
1 John 3:16-18
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
1 Corinthians 16
Malachi 3:10
Also, we talk about what songs we are loving these days.
On Zach’s playlist: Yes Song by KB
On Andrea’s playlist: All Sufficient Merit by Shane & Shane
Donald Whitney’s Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.
*We apologize for the quality of this audio as we had some technical difficulties recording.
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications at MVBC.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Episode 33. This is a sermon follow up from the sermon Pastor Zach preached on June 30, 2024 on Mark 11:11-21, "A Barren Temple and a Withered Tree." We also talk about book recommendations for summer reading for your family.
Book Recommendations for Summer Reading
For the kids:
The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan
The Red Rock Mysteries by Jerry Jenkins and Chris Fabry
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne
That’s Nat Series by Dandi Daley Mackall
For adults:
The Gospel by Ray Ortlund
Love Comes Softly Series by Janette Oke
Also check out our Recommended Reading on our website.
Graphic of the temple in the time of Jesus.
Do you have questions? You can submit them on our website at www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications at MVBC
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Episode 32. This is part 2 of our discussion on Bible translations with guest Micah Perkins. Micah is an elder at MVBC, and in this episode, we talk about the KJV (King James Version) only controversy.
Recommended Reading:
https://answersingenesis.org/bible-questions/how-did-we-get-the-bible-in-english/
http://evangelicaltextualcriticism.blogspot.com
https://www.thetextofthegospels.com
https://youngtextlessreformed.com
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC
Submit your questions at https://www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Episode 31. We continue our discussion on Bible translations with guest Micah Perkins. Micah is an elder at MVBC and we dive deeper into the history of how we got our Bible translations.
Recommended Reading:
https://answersingenesis.org/bible-questions/how-did-we-get-the-bible-in-english/
http://evangelicaltextualcriticism.blogspot.com
https://www.thetextofthegospels.com
https://youngtextlessreformed.com
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC
Submit your questions at https://www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Episode 30. In this episode, we talk about Bible translations and discuss these questions:
Why are there so many Bible translations?
How do I choose a Bible translation?
Why do you use the ESV?
Lifeway Bible Translation Continuum Chart
Pastor Zach’s Bible translation recommendations for everyday use:
ESV
NASB
NLT
KJV
NKJV
NIV
CSB
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC
Submit your questions at https://www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Episode 29. In this episode, we continue our Theology Talk series on spiritual disciplines and today we talk about fasting.
What is it?
What is the purpose of fasting?
How do we fast?
Why, in the Baptist denomination, do we not fast? Generally, it is not taught or practiced much. Why is that?
Can I change God’s mind by fasting?
How often should I fast?
Recommended Reading:
Spiritual Disciplines of the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney
A Hunger for God by John Piper
Sermon on Fasting:
Fasting According to Jesus – Pastor Zach Vaughn – August 27,2023.
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC
Submit your questions at https://www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Episode 28. In this episode, we continue our Theology Talk series on spiritual disciplines. This is part 2 of the discipline of prayer where we answer several questions on prayer:
If God is sovereign and His will is supreme, why pray? What difference does it make?
Does God change His mind? Can my prayers change His mind?
Why do people always say “in Jesus’ name” at the end of their prayers?
Why do I struggle to stay focused while praying? I fall asleep or my mind wanders.
I get overwhelmed with all the things to pray for. When I see a prayer list, I feel defeated or it becomes rote to pray though. Any advice?
How do I know if it is God speaking to me….or just indigestion?
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC.
Submit your questions at https://www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Episode 27. In this episode, we continue our Theology Talk series on the spiritual disciplines. This is part 1 of the discipline of prayer. We break it down like this:
What is prayer?
Practicing the discipline of prayer.
Practical helps for your prayer life.
Book Recommendations:
Prayer by Timothy Keller
The Valley of Vision
A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller
Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor of MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications of MVBC.
Submit your questions at https://www.machiasvalley.org/questions.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Episode 26. As we enter Holy Week, we discuss Easter and the significance of the resurrection for us as followers of Christ.
What is it that Christians celebrate on Easter?
What is the importance of the resurrection?
Why do you think we don’t celebrate Easter as much as other holidays such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, etc.?
Scripture references:
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
1 Corinthians 15:20-23
Ephesians 1:19
Romans 8:11
Do you have questions about the Bible or living out your faith? Submit your question at www.machiasvalley.org/questions and we will try to answer in a future episode.
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications, MVBC
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Episode 25. In this episode, we answer a question submitted by a listener: “How do I know if I am really saved?”
1. First, do you understand the gospel?
https://www.machiasvalley.org/the-gospel
Romans 3:21-26; Hebrews 6:19-20; Galatians 3:26; John 10:27-30; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:13
Sealed with the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Corinthians 1:22
2. If yes, then you can know you are really saved because God’s Word declares you are saved.
Adoption – Galatians 3:26
Union with Christ – Romans 5:11
Gifts from the Father to the Son – John 10:27-30; 17:11, 20-21
Read 1 John
3. There is evidence or fruit of salvation.
Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23
Love for God – Mark 12:30
Love for other Christians – John 13:35, Colossians 1:4,8; I John
Mortification of/grief over sin – Galatians 5:19-21; Romans 6; Romans 8:13-16
Alistair Begg video
Assurance - article by The Gospel Coalition
Do you have questions about the Bible or living out your faith? Submit your question at www.machiasvalley.org/questions and we will try to answer in a future episode.
Hosts: Zach Vaughn, Senior Pastor, MVBC and Andrea Lyford, Director of Education & Communications, MVBC