MCF Sermon Podcast

Same Spirit, Same Love - 5th Sunday of Easter

As Pastor Kevin continues his Easter series entitled, "The Same Power", he asks us to consider what distinguishes a follower of Christ?  Is it our rules?  Is it our political positions?  Is it what we are against?  Or are we defined by how Jesus said we would be defined?

The Voice of the Shepherd - 4th Sunday of Easter

Jesus said he was The Good Shepherd. 
Do we know what the voice of The Good Shepherd is like? 
Pastor Kevin continues his Easter series entitled, "The Same Power" by helping us to identify the true voice of Jesus Christ.

Deep Wounds - 3rd Sunday of Easter

The sermon series entitled "The Same Power" continues with the message by Pastor Ruben Luna. 

What are our deepest wounds that cause us pain and shame?  The power of Christ's love heals those deep wounds.  As our wounds are healed, we are able to offer the healing love of Christ even those who threaten to wound us. 

Exposing Scars - 2nd Sunday of Easter

Pastor Kevin begins a new sermon series for the Easter Season entitled, "The Same Power."  In this sermon Kevin explores the meaning of faith.  

Is faith synonymous with certainty?  Can faith exist without doubt?  Is it something that you believe up in your head that does not translate into action?  Or is it more like trust, which gets you moving forward in life?  

This podcast begins with the Gospel story of Doubting Thomas and "By the Mark," a traditional folk/gospel song, performed by Angela Vicente, Jens Kuross, and Vince Ronquillo.

Stepping in it - Palm/Passion Sunday

Have you ever "Stepped in it"?
Pastor Kevin talks about how Jesus stepped into our human mess and the implications for our lives as a result.

The Aroma of New Creation - 5th Sunday in Lent

In this very divisive political climate, we can often either get sucked into the fear and anger or bury our heads in the sand and check out.  But there is a better option.  When there is the stench of destruction and despair all around us, followers of Christ can bring the aroma of hope, compassion, and new creation.

ONE - 4th Sunday in Lent

In this 4th sermon in the series called "Losing My Religion, Gaining God's Life", Pastor Kevin talks about The Story of One, a new title for the well known Prodigal Son story that Jesus told.  This story calls us to a life beyond the pride/defeat trap that comes with an earning mentality.  For that to happen we have to re-claim our true identity.

O Manure! 3rd Sunday in Lent

In life, "Manure happens".  This week Pastor Kevin continues his Lenten series entitled, "Losing My Religion, Gaining God's Life" and talks about manure.  Yep, manure!  That smelly stuff we would just as soon avoid.  God's grace sometimes stinks, but it is often just what we need.

Getting the Job Done (2nd Sunday in Lent)

Pastor Kevin tells the story of Georgia Gilmore, an unsung hero of the civil rights movement, as an example of how we can elevate our work when we find meaning that lines up with God's heavenly kingdom of righteousness and peace. 
When we pray, "Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven," we must remember that we are the instruments God wants to use to answer that prayer.

First Sunday in Lent - No Thank You

Are you living by bread alone?  Is your ego being fed but your soul being starved?  In this first sermon in a new 6 week sermon series for Lent entitled, "Losing My Religion, Finding My Life," Kevin talks about the three different types of bread that feed the ego and shows us the importance of fasting from them in order to feed the soul.