Maple Plain Community Church

Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 20:1–16. In this message, he walks through Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard, challenging our tendency to compare what we have with what others receive and question God’s generosity when life doesn’t seem fair.

Through the actions of the vineyard owner, Jesus reminds us that God’s grace is generous and undeserved. We are challenged to guard against a competitive, complaining, or entitled spirit and instead recognize and be grateful for all that God has given us. As Jesus teaches, “the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

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Pastor Chris continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 19:16–30. In this message, he looks at the encounter between Jesus and the rich young ruler, challenging the idea that eternal life can be earned through good works or religious achievement.

Jesus reminds us that salvation is impossible through human effort but completely possible through God. As we follow Christ, we are also reminded that faithful obedience comes with a cost, but God promises an eternal reward to those who are willing to leave everything behind and follow Him.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 19:1–12. In this message, he explores Jesus’ teaching on marriage, divorce, and singleness, pointing us back to God’s original design for marriage as a sacred covenant between a husband and wife, united as one flesh in lifelong devotion and faithfulness.

Jesus also addresses the reality of brokenness and the regulation of divorce, reminding us that God’s design remains the foundation even in a broken world. The passage also highlights the gift of singleness and the different ways God calls people to faithfully live for His kingdom.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 18:21–35. In this message, he explores Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness through the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant, reminding us that God’s forgiveness toward us should shape the way we forgive others.

As we consider the incredible debt God has forgiven us, we are challenged to extend that same mercy to those who have wronged us. Jesus calls us to forgive not simply as an obligation, but from the heart—because we have experienced the immeasurable grace and forgiveness of God.

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Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 18:15–20. In this message, he explores Jesus’ teaching on how to handle sin and difficult conversations within the church, emphasizing the importance of correction that is rooted in gentleness, restoration, and a proper understanding of our own sinfulness.

As Jesus lays out a process for addressing conflict and pursuing restoration, we are reminded that difficult conversations don’t have to divide us. When handled according to Christ’s instructions, they can become opportunities for grace, truth, reconciliation, and spiritual growth. And through it all, we can rest in Jesus’ promise that He is present with His people—even in the most difficult circumstances.

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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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