Maple Plain Community Church

Pastor Chris continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 18:10–14. In this message, he explores the value God places on those who may seem insignificant and the heart of the Good Shepherd who goes after the one who has wandered away.

Through the picture of the wandering sheep, we are reminded that every person matters to God, that our Shepherd actively cares for those who are lost, and that the Father’s desire is that none of His little ones should perish.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 18:6–9. In this message, he examines Jesus’ strong warning about causing others to stumble and the seriousness with which we should approach sin and temptation.

Jesus challenges us to handle our relationships, our influence in the world, and our own temptations with care. We are reminded that the cost of losing our sin is infinitely less than the cost of loving our sin, and that we must take both the consequences of sin and the depth of God’s mercy and grace seriously.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 18:1–5. In this message, he explores Jesus’ teaching on what it means to become like a child, emphasizing the need for a heart that is radically changed, a life that humbly depends on God, and a posture that openly welcomes others.

As Jesus challenges His followers to let go of pride and self-sufficiency, we are reminded that saving faith begins with God’s grace, true greatness is found in humble dependence, and we welcome others because they are valuable to Christ.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 17:22–27. In this message, he explores Jesus’ miraculous provision of the temple tax and reminds us that God faithfully provides for every need—both in the ordinary moments of life and through His eternal plan of redemption.

As Jesus demonstrates His care for His disciples and points ahead to His death and resurrection, we are encouraged to trust that God’s provision is personal, His timing is perfect, and His greatest gift has already been secured through the cross. Whether facing today’s needs or eternity’s greatest need, we can rest confidently in our God who provides.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 17:14–20. In this message, he examines the healing of a demon-possessed boy and reminds us that God’s power is most clearly displayed when we recognize our own weakness and depend completely on Christ.

Through this powerful encounter, we are challenged to move from self-sufficiency to faith-filled dependence, trusting that when we come to the end of ourselves, Jesus is more than enough. Even faith as small as a mustard seed can accomplish what seems impossible because our confidence rests not in ourselves, but in Him.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 17:1-13. In this message, he examines the pivotal moment of the Transfiguration, where Jesus reveals His divine glory to Peter, James, and John.

Focusing on the significance of this encounter, Pastor Dominic explores five key lessons from the Transfiguration that shape how we view Jesus, how we walk in faith, and the importance of listening to His voice above all others. As we navigate a world full of competing voices, this passage reminds us that everything in Scripture ultimately points to Jesus, who is our redeemer, our savior, and the only foundation upon which we can build our lives.

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Pastor Phil continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 16:21–28. In this message, he examines the difficult yet vital turn in Jesus' ministry as He explains to His disciples the necessity of His suffering, death, and resurrection.

Focusing on the call to true discipleship, Pastor Phil explores what it means to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. As we are tempted to prioritize earthly comfort or reshape Jesus into our own image, this passage challenges us to surrender our lives to Him. We are reminded that while the world offers temporary gains, losing our life for the sake of Christ is the only path to discovering true, eternal life.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 16:13–20. In this message, he examines the pivotal moment when Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say I am?"

Focusing on Peter’s profound confession, Pastor Dominic explores the significance of building our lives on the only true, unshakable foundation: Jesus Christ. As we navigate a world that offers many shifting foundations, this passage reminds us that the church endures not because of human effort, but because it is built by Jesus, who remains our rock, our cornerstone, and our Savior.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 16:1–12. In this message, he examines the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and even the disciples, reminding us that seeing Jesus’ works is not the same as believing in Him.

As Jesus warns His followers about the "yeast" of false teaching, we are challenged to guard our hearts against unbelief and distraction, remembering God’s faithfulness and growing in spiritual discernment. True faith is not built on demanding more signs, but on trusting the One who has already revealed Himself.

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Pastor Chris continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 15:21–28. In this message, he explores the remarkable faith of the Canaanite woman who came to Jesus seeking mercy for her daughter.

Despite obstacles, silence, and apparent rejection, she persisted in trusting Christ’s power and compassion. Through her example, we are reminded that genuine faith recognizes who Jesus is, humbly depends on His mercy, and confidently trusts Him to respond according to His perfect wisdom and grace.

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