{"id":12571,"date":"2020-06-20T02:22:03","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T02:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/?page_id=12571"},"modified":"2022-11-02T13:11:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T21:11:03","slug":"connect-ministry-sermons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/connect-ministry-sermons\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect Ministry Sermons"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12571\" class=\"elementor elementor-12571\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c5becab elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c5becab\" data-element_type=\"section\" 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class=\"sby_video_title\" >\u201cStrong Walls, Weak Hearts\u201d  Nehemiah 13  ~  Pastor Edward Lu<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 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Children&#039;s Combined Service   Matt. 21:1-11 ~ Teacher Lili  &amp; Pastor Edward Lu<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 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Nehemiah 10:28-29 ~ Pastor Edward Lu<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" 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data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/Bb6B0CdwLCM\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/Bb6B0CdwLCM\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/Bb6B0CdwLCM\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/Bb6B0CdwLCM\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"Bb6B0CdwLCM\" data-video-title=\"\u201cWhat You Believe Matters: A Christian Worldview\u201d  Romans 12:2 ~ Rev. Eric Kuykendall\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/plugins\/feeds-for-youtube\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"03\/15\/2026 MPCBC CONNECT MINISTRY\">\n\n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                                                    <span class=\"sby_video_title\" >\u201cWhat You Believe Matters: A Christian Worldview\u201d  Romans 12:2 ~ Rev. 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William Eng<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"lae-portfolio-69eb895b395a6\" class=\"lae-portfolio js-isotope lae-fitRows lae-grid-container lae-classic-skin lae-grid-desktop-3 lae-grid-tablet-2 lae-grid-mobile-1\" data-isotope-options='{ \"itemSelector\": \".lae-portfolio-item\", \"layoutMode\": \"fitRows\", \"originLeft\": true}'><div data-id=\"id-13504\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-89 term-85\"><article id=\"post-13504\" class=\"post-13504 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-avalon-sookdeo tag-other\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/tbd-to-be-determined\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/TBD-Textiles-3-pdgn6tgf3hvsk5pu0vew7w3pmd3peerk9hfhonepca.jpeg\" title=\"TBD-Textiles-3\" alt=\"TBD-Textiles-3\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/tbd-to-be-determined\/\" title=\"TBD: To Be Determined\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">TBD: To Be Determined<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, July, 2021, 3:04 pm\">July 18, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/avalon-sookdeo\/\">Avalon Sookdeo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Avalon Sookdeo shares a message about purposeful, pre-determined paths through the story of Zacchaeus.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13499\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-85 term-86\"><article id=\"post-13499\" class=\"post-13499 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-other tag-pastor-caleb-cheung\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/jonah-2-prayer-from-a-self-righteous\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Pieter_Lastman_-_Jonah_and_the_Whale_-_Google_Art_Project-1-scaled-pdglgr61uax7z1v9fjmp31x1lh085vdleaqbxxfi6i.jpg\" title=\"Pieter_Lastman_-_Jonah_and_the_Whale_-_Google_Art_Project\" alt=\"Pieter_Lastman_-_Jonah_and_the_Whale_-_Google_Art_Project\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/jonah-2-prayer-from-a-self-righteous\/\" title=\"Jonah 2 &#8211; Prayer from a Self-Righteous\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Jonah 2 &#8211; Prayer from a Self-Righteous<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, July, 2021, 2:53 pm\">July 11, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-caleb-cheung\/\">Pastor Caleb Cheung<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Are we praying the wrong way? When we come to God in prayer, we should be earnest and humble.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13493\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-85 term-87\"><article id=\"post-13493\" class=\"post-13493 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-other tag-pastor-matt-hwang\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/church-discipline-is-the-will-of-god\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Science-Of-Self-Discipline-in-recovery-pdgmmkzhyw6kmd3z6mj11hxh8qu8ozfl5bu6r7etai.jpg\" title=\"Science-Of-Self-Discipline-in-recovery\" alt=\"Science-Of-Self-Discipline-in-recovery\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/church-discipline-is-the-will-of-god\/\" title=\"Church Discipline is the Will of God\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Church Discipline is the Will of God<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, July, 2021, 2:46 pm\">July 4, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-matt-hwang\/\">Pastor Matt Hwang<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">It's not always easy, but we are called to keep each other accountable. This is a primary purpose of a true church.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13486\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-88 term-85\"><article id=\"post-13486\" class=\"post-13486 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-brother-ed-lu tag-other\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/guard-the-gift\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/getty_168325476_349217-pdgmfuh4zmyleyw8ippa674jzc1jj2ou7ziwxtedvu.jpg\" title=\"getty_168325476_349217\" alt=\"getty_168325476_349217\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/guard-the-gift\/\" title=\"Guard the Gift\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Guard the Gift<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, June, 2021, 2:34 pm\">June 27, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/brother-ed-lu\/\">Brother Ed Lu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">What are we doing to stir each other up in order to nurture future generations of believers?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13480\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-85 term-87\"><article id=\"post-13480\" class=\"post-13480 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-other tag-pastor-matt-hwang\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/examine-yourself\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/mirror-pdglumacnbwh7zq9h1dld1yt12o4p5f2ax55ruvgei.jpeg\" title=\"mirror\" alt=\"mirror\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/examine-yourself\/\" title=\"Examine Yourself\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Examine Yourself<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, June, 2021, 2:32 pm\">June 20, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-matt-hwang\/\">Pastor Matt Hwang<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\"> Are you truly saved? Learn how self examination leads to salvation and continuous spiritual growth and maturity.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13472\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-86\"><article id=\"post-13472\" class=\"post-13472 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-pastor-caleb-cheung\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/jonah-1-a-story-of-a-racist\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/jonah-thrown-overboard-1-1024x640-1-pdglibkd8d2fbnlca80b8nop8la8zplhm1vgqj3vt6.jpg\" title=\"jonah-thrown-overboard-1-1024&#215;640\" alt=\"jonah-thrown-overboard-1-1024x640\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/jonah-1-a-story-of-a-racist\/\" title=\"Jonah 1 &#8211; A Story of a Racist\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Jonah 1 &#8211; A Story of a Racist<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, June, 2021, 2:21 pm\">June 13, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-caleb-cheung\/\">Pastor Caleb Cheung<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\"> When God issues us a mission, are we in any position to object?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13460\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-85 term-87\"><article id=\"post-13460\" class=\"post-13460 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-other tag-pastor-matt-hwang\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/christ-crucified\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/cross-671379-1920-p8oe76gw7t4fqfxrd1ffrmlb595fcer67nrdvx44wa.jpg\" title=\"cross-671379-1920\" alt=\"cross-671379-1920\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/christ-crucified\/\" title=\"Christ Crucified\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Christ Crucified<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, June, 2021, 4:15 pm\">June 6, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-matt-hwang\/\">Pastor Matt Hwang<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Christ Crucified 2&nbsp;And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom&nbsp;as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13429\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-83 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13429\" class=\"post-13429 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-parting-words tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-how-to-free-me-from-myself\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/self-destructive-1600x900-1-pbj2edexy4lpjo84ru4ml3e7vzly3henpbegmozq2y.jpg\" title=\"self-destructive-1600&#215;900\" alt=\"self-destructive-1600x900\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-how-to-free-me-from-myself\/\" title=\"Parting Words: How to Free Me from Myself\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Parting Words: How to Free Me from Myself<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, May, 2021, 3:38 pm\">May 30, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/parting-words\/\">Parting Words<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">To be free from sin, we must be free from our sinful selves. That's right! We are often our own worst enemy. How do we fight ourselves? Tune in to learn more.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13435\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-85 term-86\"><article id=\"post-13435\" class=\"post-13435 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-other tag-pastor-caleb-cheung\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/special-service-the-commissioning-of-eric-and-crystal-kuykendall\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/4-Commands-of-the-Great-Commission--pbj2z7i5fx4iwhyl3ucwuu41xgwupy4gkfzxli3k5m.png\" title=\"4-Commands-of-the-Great-Commission-\" alt=\"4-Commands-of-the-Great-Commission-\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/special-service-the-commissioning-of-eric-and-crystal-kuykendall\/\" title=\"Special Service: The Commissioning of Eric and Crystal Kuykendall\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Special Service: The Commissioning of Eric and Crystal Kuykendall<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, May, 2021, 3:51 pm\">May 23, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-caleb-cheung\/\">Pastor Caleb Cheung<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">In a special combined worship, we send Eric and Crystal Kuykendall to the mission field. Pastor Caleb Cheung offers a sermon about loving God, loving our neighbors, and how this fits into the Great Commission.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13419\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-83 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13419\" class=\"post-13419 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-parting-words tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-how-to-distinguish-gods-voice\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/TooManyVoices-pbj1rktu7ree03c2vhfbmcgtalyifpwzkhvko4seyy.jpg\" title=\"Unhappy woman with many thoughts\" alt=\"Unhappy woman with many thoughts on a gray background\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-how-to-distinguish-gods-voice\/\" title=\"Parting Words: How to Distinguish God&#8217;s Voice\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Parting Words: How to Distinguish God&#8217;s Voice<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, May, 2021, 3:23 pm\">May 16, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/parting-words\/\">Parting Words<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">When we are influenced by that guiding voice, is it coming from God or someone else?\u00a0Tune in to learn more about how to tell the difference.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13412\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-83 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13412\" class=\"post-13412 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-parting-words tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-how-to-avoid-stressing-out\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/stressed-woman-at-work-pbj1aec1arvpsoah722t1ojif2mzqvplvgm2w29gp6.jpg\" title=\"stressed-woman-at-work\" alt=\"stressed-woman-at-work\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-how-to-avoid-stressing-out\/\" title=\"Parting Words: How to Avoid Stressing Out\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Parting Words: How to Avoid Stressing Out<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, May, 2021, 3:12 pm\">May 9, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/parting-words\/\">Parting Words<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Believe it or not, the Bible gives us a guaranteed way to handle stress and anxiety. Tune in to find out how. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13403\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-83 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13403\" class=\"post-13403 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-parting-words tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-winning-the-hand-youre-dealt\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/20151023204134-poker-game-gambling-gamble-cards-money-chips-game-pbizytq3emra75e4zhsjuopo31486cunzzzehwsrm2.jpeg\" title=\"20151023204134-poker-game-gambling-gamble-cards-money-chips-game\" alt=\"20151023204134-poker-game-gambling-gamble-cards-money-chips-game\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/parting-words-winning-the-hand-youre-dealt\/\" title=\"Parting Words: Winning the Hand You&#8217;re Dealt\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Parting Words: Winning the Hand You&#8217;re Dealt<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, May, 2021, 2:42 pm\">May 2, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/parting-words\/\">Parting Words<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">How can we be so different, yet be expected to live the same Christian life? Tune in to find out.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13389\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13389\" class=\"post-13389 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/stewardship-god-gives\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/istockphoto-921342136-612x612-1-pa4mukxo43z5cmyw1ph2cer9ktp83zkewdwst2ltje.jpg\" title=\"Hand Inserting Heart Shape In Crucifix Slot On White Background\" alt=\"Hand Inserting Heart Shape In Crucifix Slot On White Background\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/stewardship-god-gives\/\" title=\"Stewardship: God Gives\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Stewardship: God Gives<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, April, 2021, 4:08 pm\">April 25, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">God expects us to be stewards. He provides for us financially so that we can use those resources as stewards.\n\nJoin us this week to learn how God wants us to use our money.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13378\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13378\" class=\"post-13378 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/worship-gods-glory\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/8140-gettyimagescreativaimages-pa2xnoef40d7w2t5ghnhrazapvj6ks6wp0woxovg0a.jpg\" title=\"8140-gettyimagescreativaimages\" alt=\"8140-gettyimagescreativaimages\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/worship-gods-glory\/\" title=\"Worship: God&#8217;s Glory\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Worship: God&#8217;s Glory<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, April, 2021, 4:52 pm\">April 18, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Worship is such a huge part of our faith, yet so many in the Bible have blurred the lines between worship and idolatry. How should we worship while staying on the right side of that line?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13371\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13371\" class=\"post-13371 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-church-god-sends\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/oikumene-church-wood-indonesia-tsds-interior-architect_dezeen_2364_hero_14-pa2x4zdz6mrwz9yqmeqm60t9dzodhhz3ght1bklbre.jpg\" title=\"oikumene-church-wood-indonesia-tsds-interior-architect_dezeen_2364_hero_14\" alt=\"oikumene-church-wood-indonesia-tsds-interior-architect_dezeen_2364_hero_14\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-church-god-sends\/\" title=\"The Church: God Sends\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Church: God Sends<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, April, 2021, 4:37 pm\">April 11, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">What is a church? Is it a building? Is it a collection of believers? Why do churches exist?\n\nJoin us this week to find out more about the reason for the church, what part it should play in our lives, and what part we should play in the life of the church.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13364\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13364\" class=\"post-13364 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-resurrection-gods-salvation\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/jesus-risen-photo-1-scaled-p8oet33hht40ba48g0bfdll1jj6dqgpyw33rj2mtvu.jpg\" title=\"Prayer.\" alt=\"Man praying in the cave.\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-resurrection-gods-salvation\/\" title=\"The Resurrection: God&#8217;s Salvation\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Resurrection: God&#8217;s Salvation<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, March, 2021, 4:16 pm\">March 28, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">As Christians, we often focus the life and death of Jesus Christ. We try to be more like Jesus (WWJD).  We honor His sacrifice. There's one very important part of the story that we, as humans, can't achieve: He defeated death.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13354\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13354\" class=\"post-13354 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-cross-god-dies\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/cross-671379-1920-p8oe76gw7t4fqfxrd1ffrmlb595fcer67nrdvx44wa.jpg\" title=\"cross-671379-1920\" alt=\"cross-671379-1920\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-cross-god-dies\/\" title=\"The Cross: God Dies\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Cross: God Dies<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, March, 2021, 4:00 pm\">March 21, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">The doctrine of the crucifixion of Jesus paramount to Christian faith. But, crucifixion was not a punishment reserved for Christ alone.  What is it about this crucifixion that is different from the rest?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13342\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13342\" class=\"post-13342 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-incarnation-god-relates\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/2017-10-29-cristo-redentor-conhe\u00e7a-a-historia-dessa-maravilha-do-mundo-moderno2-1280x720-1-p8fowgbs6reb1gx078xqh9w5sik135zrv5cjc2707e.jpg\" title=\"2017-10-29-cristo-redentor-conhe\u00e7a-a-historia-dessa-maravilha-do-mundo-moderno2-1280&#215;720\" alt=\"2017-10-29-cristo-redentor-conhe\u00e7a-a-historia-dessa-maravilha-do-mundo-moderno2-1280x720\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-incarnation-god-relates\/\" title=\"The Incarnation: God Relates\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Incarnation: God Relates<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, March, 2021, 4:02 pm\">March 14, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">The doctrine of incarnation explains God becoming flesh, coming to us as a human in the form of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13326\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13326\" class=\"post-13326 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-covenant-gods-pursuit\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/5etAw8AcdApdgKGNYYckZF-p7b9pgk3qjjw35y4g6jycg7f41do2o9dnlrdhawu6i.jpg\" title=\"5etAw8AcdApdgKGNYYckZF\" alt=\"5etAw8AcdApdgKGNYYckZF\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-covenant-gods-pursuit\/\" title=\"The Covenant: God&#8217;s Pursuit\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Covenant: God&#8217;s Pursuit<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, March, 2021, 10:42 am\">March 7, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">A covenant, in its most basic form, is an agreement.  It's a deal between two or more parties.  \n\nWhat was the agreement? Have we held up our end of the deal?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13293\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13293\" class=\"post-13293 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-fall-gods-judgement\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/sinstocks1600a-768x432-1-p3opq2xow4cxcnhgzbijztnu85kuubgfwfovfiim6i.jpg\" title=\"sinstocks1600a-768&#215;432\" alt=\"sinstocks1600a-768x432\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-fall-gods-judgement\/\" title=\"The Fall: God&#8217;s Judgement\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Fall: God&#8217;s Judgement<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, February, 2021, 10:37 am\">February 28, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">What is sin? \n\nWhy does sin exist?\n\nHow does our understanding of sin affect they way we, as Christians, live our lives?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13279\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13279\" class=\"post-13279 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/image-gods-mirror\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/god-creation-man-p3avlt9xw8fojj3stzxpiywcbzg3v5lefy509evbnu.jpg\" title=\"god-creation-man\" alt=\"god-creation-man\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/image-gods-mirror\/\" title=\"Image: God&#8217;s Mirror\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Image: God&#8217;s Mirror<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, February, 2021, 11:45 am\">February 21, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">We have been made in God's image.\n\nThat's a strong statement.  \n\nThe fact that we are made in the image of God means that we are set apart from the creatures and other living things, but it also means we have extra responsibility. Just like children are often seen as a reflection of their parents, we are a reflection of God.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13266\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13266\" class=\"post-13266 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/creation-god-makes\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/creation-2-small_0-p32kp30y5dt3yhnxxm3jtegw2hpmh48uba81m1ws0a.jpg\" title=\"creation-2-small_0\" alt=\"creation-2-small_0\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/creation-god-makes\/\" title=\"Creation: God Makes\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Creation: God Makes<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, February, 2021, 8:36 am\">February 14, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Believe it or not, there are different perspectives on creation (even among Christians). \n\nWhat does creation mean to you? How well does it match up to what the Bible tells us? How does our belief affect our lives?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13255\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84\"><article id=\"post-13255\" class=\"post-13255 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/revelation-god-speaks\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/bible-scaled-1-p2araa0ttiz1m3gzbgddrp3ifbjl631nsd2dluss0a.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry &#8211; Essential Doctrines of the Faith\" alt=\"Connect Ministry - Essential Doctrines of the Faith\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/revelation-god-speaks\/\" title=\"Revelation: God Speaks\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Revelation: God Speaks<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, February, 2021, 4:51 pm\">February 7, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">So often, we pray for guidance and counsel from God and listen intently for his answer. Just as often, we hear an answer and wonder: Did we hear Him correctly? Are we understanding Him accurately? Is it really Him speaking to me?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13239\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-81 term-84 term-82\"><article id=\"post-13239\" class=\"post-13239 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-essential-doctrines-of-the-faith tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-trinity\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-trinity-god-is\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Untitled-2_7-p2aswopshwxh1smp979t7ghna9nogzx7hgfk5u73d6.png\" title=\"Connect Minitry &#8211; The Trinity: God Is\" alt=\"Connect Minitry - The Trinity: God Is\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-trinity-god-is\/\" title=\"The Trinity: God Is\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Trinity: God Is<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, January, 2021, 6:26 pm\">January 31, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/essential-doctrines-of-the-faith\/\">Essential Doctrines of the Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/trinity\/\">Trinity<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">We begin this week with the often-misunderstood doctrine of the Trinity.  What is it and what does it mean for our faith?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13204\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-84 term-64 term-79\"><article id=\"post-13204\" class=\"post-13204 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots tag-the-rule-of-radical-endurance\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-endurance\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/image1-p2aneozmx7w5iq84e49uhx5apfjc46wmlhgm0lrg0a.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry &#8211; The Rule of Radical Endurance\" alt=\"Connect Ministry - The Rule of Radical Endurance\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-endurance\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Endurance\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Endurance<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, January, 2021, 4:13 pm\">January 24, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/the-rule-of-radical-endurance\/\">The Rule of Radical Endurance<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Christian life is \u201ca race\u201d, not a sprint but more of a marathon. It is a race that will include many setbacks, disappointments, and pain along the way.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13196\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-84 term-64 term-78\"><article id=\"post-13196\" class=\"post-13196 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots tag-the-rule-of-radical-presence\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-presence\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/iStock_000022085197_Medium-p2amyk3dllsy7pnwm56eozqflb2hz8uidmajfloqtm.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry &#8211; The Rule of Radical Presence\" alt=\"Connect Ministry - The Rule of Radical Presence\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-presence\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Presence\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Presence<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, January, 2021, 3:58 pm\">January 17, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/the-rule-of-radical-presence\/\">The Rule of Radical Presence<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">\u201cIt isn't good for man to be alone.\u201d God has provided us certain tools to deal with loneliness we all feel at times.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13188\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-76 term-84 term-64 term-77\"><article id=\"post-13188\" class=\"post-13188 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-mercy tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots tag-the-rule-of-radical-mercy\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-mercy\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/66010-getty-arkira-openhands.1200w.tn_-p17w79f4c4booadgbj8xz4zcsa5ppchbarxjdwh6fe.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry &#8211; The Rule of Radical Mercy\" alt=\"Connect Ministry - The Rule of Radical Mercy\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-mercy\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Mercy\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Mercy<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Monday, January, 2021, 12:37 pm\">January 11, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/mercy\/\">Mercy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/the-rule-of-radical-mercy\/\">The Rule of Radical Mercy<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">What does it mean to show mercy that is deeply rooted in God's love?  When you think of of mercy, you may think of forgiveness, compassion, leniency, or even pity.  Radical mercy goes beyond forgiveness and compassion. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13177\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-74 term-84 term-64 term-75\"><article id=\"post-13177\" class=\"post-13177 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-freedom tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots tag-the-rule-of-radical-freedom\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-freedom\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/iStock-875657838-p17w7c8mwmfjn49cv2gtom9qkfrtcfsib5vztqczwq.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry &#8211; The Rule of Radical Freedom\" alt=\"Connect Ministry - The Rule of Radical Freedom\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-freedom\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Freedom\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Freedom<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, January, 2021, 11:42 am\">January 3, 2021<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/freedom\/\">Freedom<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/the-rule-of-radical-freedom\/\">The Rule of Radical Freedom<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Freedom is the ability AND the power to say YES to the good things of God in our life, and NO to the things that are destructive and inhibit fellowship with our Lord as well as with others.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13170\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-72 term-84 term-64 term-73\"><article id=\"post-13170\" class=\"post-13170 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-hope tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots tag-the-rule-of-radical-hope\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-hope\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Hope-web-p17w7e4baai4ac6mk3a2tlsnr7ijrtzyzf6ysaa7ka.gif\" title=\"Connect Ministry &#8211; The Rule of Radical Hope\" alt=\"Connect Ministry - The Rule of Radical Hope\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-hope\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Hope\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Hope<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, December, 2020, 9:51 am\">December 27, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/hope\/\">Hope<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/the-rule-of-radical-hope\/\">The Rule of Radical Hope<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">It\u2019s been a tough year\u2026 People are searching for HOPE going into 2021. But WHERE you find your hope, is the critical issue.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13160\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-71 term-84 term-64\"><article id=\"post-13160\" class=\"post-13160 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-love tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots speaker-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-love\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/AdobeStock_324212567@0.25x-ppz2b35lg3s3x8lhhjlto241lnwf831uzd0y3fylze.png\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Love\" alt=\"The Rule of Radical Love\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-love\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Love\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Love<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Monday, December, 2020, 3:48 pm\">December 21, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/love\/\">Love<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">This Sunday I will be sharing a message in our series Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots. I think it is appropriate that we look at the Root of LOVE at Christmas, especially THIS Christmas.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13155\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-69 term-84 term-64 term-68\"><article id=\"post-13155\" class=\"post-13155 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-joy tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots tag-the-rule-of-radical-joy\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-joy\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/joy-p07r3kvzm0by37mh5tosjyvmi8ziik6xfvlhe2513e.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry &#8211; The Rule of Radical Joy\" alt=\"Connect Ministry - The Rule of Radical Joy\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-joy\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Joy\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Joy<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Monday, December, 2020, 3:41 pm\">December 21, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/joy\/\">joy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/the-rule-of-radical-joy\/\">the rule of radical joy<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\"> If there is one characteristic that symbolizes the Christian faith, it is JOY! In fact in addition to the Radical Roots of Gratitude and Faith, Joy is one thing that keeps a believer well \u201crooted\u201d when times of suffering and challenge arise in our lives. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13110\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-84 term-64\"><article id=\"post-13110\" class=\"post-13110 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-faith\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Faith_182362279.width-1200-ozop4qfkv4y6ec9kpuaro4kvdkqlxgd5vqkxi7fmiy.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots The Rule of Radical Faith\" alt=\"Connect Ministry Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots The Rule of Radical Faith\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/the-rule-of-radical-faith\/\" title=\"The Rule of Radical Faith\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">The Rule of Radical Faith<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, December, 2020, 4:51 pm\">December 6, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">What is faith?  Is it simply believing in the existence of God, or an orthodox set of important biblical doctrines? Actually it is much, much more than mere belief. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13068\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-85\"><article id=\"post-13068\" class=\"post-13068 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-other\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/a-great-multitude-and-you\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/8098699979_2b4d1874b6_o-scaled-e1606777712302-oz75s003fv0xef0qk7yqqn6rsfrysiv6yy607bjyyy.jpg\" title=\"connect ministry missions\" alt=\"connect ministry missions\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/a-great-multitude-and-you\/\" title=\"A Great Multitude and You\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">A Great Multitude and You<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Monday, November, 2020, 10:49 pm\">November 30, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/other\/\">other<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Southern Baptists have been \u201ctelling\u201d the good news of Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world, for over 175 years though it\u2019s missionary arm, the International Mission Board(formally known as the Foreign Mission Board). In fact, Southern Baptists chose China as their first foreign mission field, and Samuel C. Clopton was appointed as the first missionary in 1845.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-13026\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-84 term-64 term-63 term-65\"><article id=\"post-13026\" class=\"post-13026 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots tag-thanksgiving tag-the-rule-of-radical-gratitude\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/special-service-thanksgiving\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/photo-1574837588854-34ec4e599499-oyriv277x9uoaqz3kl8igfieob2xmggostau0mkxxm.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry Thanksgiving MPCBC\" alt=\"Connect Ministry Thanksgiving MPCBC\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/special-service-thanksgiving\/\" title=\"Special Service &#8211; Thanksgiving<br>The Rule of Radical Gratitude\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Special Service &#8211; Thanksgiving<br>The Rule of Radical Gratitude<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Saturday, November, 2020, 11:22 pm\">November 21, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/radical-rules-for-developing-spiritual-roots\/\">Radical Rules for Developing Spiritual Roots<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/thanksgiving\/\">thanksgiving<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/the-rule-of-radical-gratitude\/\">The Rule of Radical Gratitude<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, Monterey Park Chinese Baptist Church (MPCBC) has scheduled a combined worship service.  As we come together as one unified church of diverse backgrounds and cultures, let us praise God in all things and at all times.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12971\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-59 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12971\" class=\"post-12971 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-identity tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-victorious\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/iStock-673388396-oyivj1h1zkx0xt8zjd0iq8hhyzzidkeeu9iv22tp6y.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry I am Victorious Identity Series Ephesians\" alt=\"Connect Ministry I am Victorious Identity Series Ephesians\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-victorious\/\" title=\"I Am: Victorious\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Victorious<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Tuesday, November, 2020, 12:58 am\">November 17, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/identity\/\">identity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">We are in a war. Do you know your enemy? Do you know your king? What weapons are you using to fight? <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12872\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-59 term-58 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12872\" class=\"post-12872 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-identity tag-parenting tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-fathered\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/fatherhoods-oy35tixv7629k7anu97dnehkmn0llepuubpc9iz5xm.jpg\" title=\"fatherhood\" alt=\"fatherhood\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-fathered\/\" title=\"I Am: Fathered\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Fathered<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, November, 2020, 12:16 am\">November 8, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/identity\/\">identity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/parenting\/\">parenting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Men, what kind of father are you or will you be? Women, what are your hopes for your present or future husband?  <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12868\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-61 term-62 term-84 term-60\"><article id=\"post-12868\" class=\"post-12868 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-husbands-and-wives tag-marriage tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall tag-relationships\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-loved\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/freestocks-org-552875-unsplash-o4goa4o6rn3g8ek0nslknj3ju26n6zynsvnr84cp8q.jpg\" title=\"freestocks-org-552875-unsplash\" alt=\"freestocks-org-552875-unsplash\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-loved\/\" title=\"I Am: Loved\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Loved<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, November, 2020, 4:34 am\">November 1, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/husbands-and-wives\/\">Husbands and Wives<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/marriage\/\">Marriage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/relationships\/\">relationships<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Jesus loves the church the way a groom loves his bride. He acts as her head, giver, sanctifier\/cleanser, and nourisher\/cherisher. This relationship provides a picture of what a marriage between a husband and wife SHOULD look like.  <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12862\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12862\" class=\"post-12862 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-adopted\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/The-Climate-of-Adoption-1200x1000s-oyaeb6i0sxd4wvq9xaqr0hfa6nr20icttel2oomv2i.jpg\" title=\"Connect Ministry Sermon Identity Series I am Adopted book of ephesians\" alt=\"Connect Ministry Sermon Identity Series I am Adopted book of ephesians\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-adopted\/\" title=\"I Am: Adopted\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Adopted<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Saturday, October, 2020, 10:43 pm\">October 24, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">As a Christian, you\u2019ve been adopted by God the Father, given a new identity, and welcomed into a family with Jesus as your big Brother. You\u2019ve been adopted to worship. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12844\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12844\" class=\"post-12844 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-forgiven\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/forgiveness-ox48v5uq6hq5nbz26jc3669lcoarapwthtiwak53uy.jpg\" title=\"forgiveness\" alt=\"forgiveness\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-forgiven\/\" title=\"I Am: Forgiven\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Forgiven<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, October, 2020, 10:14 pm\">October 18, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">In the past, have there been seeds of discontent sown in your soul that could cause you to become bitter? The truth is, if you\u2019ve been sinned against, you have two choices: to REMAIN BITTER or to FORGIVE<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12837\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12837\" class=\"post-12837 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/when-you-know-who-you-are-then-you-know-what-to-do-the-truth-is-that-in-christ-you-are-a-totally-new-creation-no-longer-are-you-alienated-from-god-and-walking-i\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/276_1920-orzoj2570eal0fnqf7egaz6u0xg0bqyo314ej0l68a.jpg\" title=\"276_1920\" alt=\"276_1920\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/when-you-know-who-you-are-then-you-know-what-to-do-the-truth-is-that-in-christ-you-are-a-totally-new-creation-no-longer-are-you-alienated-from-god-and-walking-i\/\" title=\"I Am: New\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: New<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, October, 2020, 1:07 am\">October 11, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">\u201cWhen you know who you are, then you know what to do.\u201d The truth is that \u2018in Christ\u2019; you are a totally new creation. No longer are you alienated from God and walking in the futility of a darkened mind. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12834\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12834\" class=\"post-12834 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-gifted\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/intro-oy3figl093q7h0g6b31l9clnbz5v0fyphe29rdlw3u.jpg\" title=\"gifts\" alt=\"gifts\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-gifted\/\" title=\"I Am: Gifted\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Gifted<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, October, 2020, 12:58 am\">October 4, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Some have multiple gifts and different levels of a gift. God gives gifts \u201cto equip the saints and build up the body of Christ.\u201d Since every believer has at least one spiritual gift, what is yours?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12829\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12829\" class=\"post-12829 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-heard\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/dreamstime_m_98966512-1280x640-1-oy3fv6cepf4uj3z922wwhn34mmhm51fzkbrqh4r5xm.jpg\" title=\"I Am Heard\" alt=\"I Am Heard\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-heard\/\" title=\"I Am: Heard\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Heard<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, September, 2020, 7:56 am\">September 27, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\"> Paul is not only an excellent model for thriving under affliction; he is also a practical example of how to pray.  In fact, communicating with our God is closely related to who we are IN CHRIST.<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12825\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12825\" class=\"post-12825 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-afflicted\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/download-oy3fvxlq7m65vsvnmwp2zy7husr9c9g7c2ote5mqx6.jpg\" title=\"I am Afflicted\" alt=\"I am Afflicted\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-afflicted\/\" title=\"I Am: Afflicted\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Afflicted<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, September, 2020, 7:10 pm\">September 20, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">\n<p>Every person on Earth will go through some period of suffering.  In this week's scripture, Paul explains how suffering has a benefit--a benefit for you, for others, and for the Kingdom of God.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12819\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12819\" class=\"post-12819 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-reconciled\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Handshake-oy3fwl3oyh2by1xitour8aa0pfjfop1hrazye2nwlm.jpg\" title=\"I Am Reconciled\" alt=\"I Am Reconciled\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-reconciled\/\" title=\"I Am: Reconciled\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Reconciled<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, September, 2020, 7:57 am\">September 13, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Christians are reconciled to one another and together are a dwelling place for God. What an important message today in our culture of strife and division!<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12815\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12815\" class=\"post-12815 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-saved\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/download-1-oyaegcm2e4fwro7xqj6vq6gjsy9qckvoizr7pgywui.jpg\" title=\"connect ministry sermon series identity i am saved ephesians\" alt=\"connect ministry sermon series identity i am saved ephesians\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-saved\/\" title=\"I Am: Saved\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Saved<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, September, 2020, 10:02 am\">September 6, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">those who are \u201cin Christ\u201d are saved from. Namely:  death, sin, worldly living, Satan and demons, the old nature\/old desires, and God\u2019s wrath. We\u2019re saved by grace, and then empowered by grace to do good works. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12792\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12792\" class=\"post-12792 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/when-you-know-that-jesus-appreciates-you-it-enables-you-by-gods-grace-power-to-turn-those-dark-and-sinful-areas-in-your-life-into-ones-that-bring-glory-to-him-and-a-blessing-to-you-and-othe\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/download-2-oyaej2da4w5qb49xvpg2xhshl0vwl3nrkflpm8xyve.jpg\" title=\"connect ministry sermon series identity i am appreciated ephesians\" alt=\"connect ministry sermon series identity i am appreciated ephesians\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/when-you-know-that-jesus-appreciates-you-it-enables-you-by-gods-grace-power-to-turn-those-dark-and-sinful-areas-in-your-life-into-ones-that-bring-glory-to-him-and-a-blessing-to-you-and-othe\/\" title=\"I Am: Appreciated\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: Appreciated<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, August, 2020, 4:51 am\">August 30, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">When you know that Jesus appreciates you it enables you, by God\u2019s grace power to turn those dark and sinful areas in your life, into ones that bring glory to him and a blessing to you and others. <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12774\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12774\" class=\"post-12774 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-in-christ\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/jesus-in-the-mirror2-1140x818-1-oyaenpojxeirppiwqpro9bkjblz8n83zjfq51i1w3u.jpg\" title=\"connect ministry sermon series identity i am in christ ephesians\" alt=\"connect ministry sermon series identity i am in christ ephesians\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/i-am-in-christ\/\" title=\"I Am: In Christ\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: In Christ<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, August, 2020, 1:07 am\">August 23, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">In the Book of Ephesians, Paul further says that as Christians, we are privileged to be what he calls \u201cin Christ.\u201d  He uses some form of this expression some 216 times in his letters.  In comparison, the term \u201cChristian\u201d is used a mere three times throughout the entire New Testament.  So what is Paul trying to say to each of us who are?<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12760\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-41 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12760\" class=\"post-12760 sermon type-sermon status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-ephesians tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-project-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/how-do-you-identify\/\"\u030c\u030c target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" decoding=&quot;sync&quot; loading=&quot;eager&quot; data-no-lazy=1 src=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/identity-person-ss-1920_bay0a7-oud95etge1948hszkuv7mnl7h3v8eom2qpjbz6kclm.jpg\" title=\"connect ministry identity sermon series i am ephesians\" alt=\"connect ministry identity sermon series i am ephesians\" class=\"lae-image skip-lazy no-lazyload exclude-me a3-notlazy\" \/><\/a><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap \"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/how-do-you-identify\/\" title=\"I Am: ________________\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">I Am: ________________<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Saturday, August, 2020, 10:29 pm\">August 15, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-ephesians\/\">Book of Ephesians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Today&#8217;s sermon represents the start of a new sermon series about self-identity, based on the Book of Ephesians. I Am: _________ Please join CONNECT Ministry @ MPCBC on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at 11:00 AM on YouTube for the sermon &#8220;How Do You Identify.&#8221;<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12747\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-40 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12747\" class=\"post-12747 sermon type-sermon status-publish hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-proverbs tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap  nothumbnail\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/how-to-earn-the-respect-of-others\/\" title=\"How to Earn the Respect of Others\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">How to Earn the Respect of Others<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, August, 2020, 5:02 am\">August 9, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-proverbs\/\">Book of Proverbs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Many times, we think we gain that respect through establishing a certain image based on money, power, intellect and self-branding . . but the reality is true respect is gained by personal character<\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><div data-id=\"id-12743\" class=\"lae-grid-item lae-portfolio-item  term-40 term-84\"><article id=\"post-12743\" class=\"post-12743 sermon type-sermon status-publish hentry category-sermons tag-book-of-proverbs tag-pastor-eric-kuykendall\"><div class=\"lae-entry-text-wrap  nothumbnail\"><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/sermon\/how-to-be-an-authentic-friend\/\" title=\"How to be an Authentic Friend\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">How to be an Authentic Friend<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"lae-entry-meta\"><span class=\"published\"><abbr title=\"Sunday, August, 2020, 3:18 am\">August 2, 2020<\/abbr><\/span><span class=\"lae-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/book-of-proverbs\/\">Book of Proverbs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/tag\/pastor-eric-kuykendall\/\">Pastor Eric Kuykendall<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"entry-summary\">Being an authentic friend is an important life skill all the time, especially during the broadest and most life-altering pandemic in our life time in the United States.   <\/div><\/div><\/article><!-- .hentry --><\/div><\/div><!-- .lae-portfolio --><\/div><!-- .lae-portfolio-wrap -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connect Ministry Sermons Connect Ministries Sermons AllAvalon SookdeoBook of EphesiansBrother Ed LuEssential Doctrines of the FaithotherParting WordsPastor Caleb CheungPastor Eric KuykendallPastor Matt HwangRadical Rules for Developing Spiritual RootsRev. William Eng TBD: To Be Determined July 18, 2021Avalon Sookdeo, otherAvalon Sookdeo shares a message about purposeful, pre-determined paths through the story of Zacchaeus. Jonah 2 &#8211; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"sermon_page":[],"class_list":["post-12571","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Connect Ministry Sermons - Connect Ministry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/mpcbc.net\/english\/connect-ministry-sermons\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Connect Ministry Sermons - Connect Ministry\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Connect Ministry Sermons Connect Ministries Sermons AllAvalon SookdeoBook of EphesiansBrother Ed LuEssential Doctrines of the FaithotherParting WordsPastor Caleb CheungPastor Eric KuykendallPastor Matt HwangRadical Rules for Developing Spiritual RootsRev. 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