Maple Plain Community Church

A Living Hope

Pastor Dominic preaches from 1 Peter 1:3–4, focusing on the living hope we have in Jesus Christ. In this message, he highlights how our hope is rooted in God’s mercy, secured through the resurrection of Jesus, and anchored in the promise of an eternal inheritance that will never fade.

No matter the circumstances we face, we are reminded that our hope is not temporary or uncertain—it is living in Christ forever.

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The Only Way up Was Down

Pastor Dominic preaches from Philippians 2:5–11, exploring the humility and exaltation of Jesus Christ. In this message, he shows how Jesus, though fully God, willingly humbled Himself, became a servant, and gave His life on the cross—revealing that the path to true greatness is not self-exaltation but self-sacrifice.

As we follow Christ’s example, we are called to adopt His mindset in our relationships, trusting that the way up in God’s kingdom is ultimately the way down.

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Parable of the Weeds

Pastor Phil continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 13:24–30 and 36–43. In this message, he unpacks the Parable of the Weeds, showing how God is at work in a world where good and evil grow side by side. While evil is real and present, we are reminded that God is patient, judgment is coming, and He is faithfully carrying out His greater plan.

As we wait for the final harvest, we are called to trust God’s timing, remain faithful, and stay focused on the mission of sharing the good news of the gospel.

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Parable of the Sower

Pastor Dominic continues our journey through the Gospel of Matthew with Jesus’ Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1–23). In this message, we explore why Jesus taught in parables and what this well-known story reveals about the condition of our hearts when we hear God’s Word.

Jesus describes four types of soil representing different responses to the gospel—from hardened hearts and shallow faith to distracted lives and, ultimately, hearts that truly receive and bear fruit. This passage reminds us that while the seed—the Word of God—is always good, the way we receive it matters deeply.

Join us as we reflect on what it means to hear, understand, and respond to God’s Word in a way that produces lasting spiritual fruit.

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Finding Treasure

Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 13:44–46. In this message, he explores Jesus’ parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value, showing that the kingdom of heaven is worth more than anything we possess. As we discover the true value of God’s kingdom, we are called to pursue it with joy, recognizing that following Christ is both a great privilege and a great cost.

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The Sign of Jonah

Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 12:38–50. In this message, he warns of the danger of hardened hearts and empty faith while pointing to the hope found in Jesus—the greater Jonah and the promised Savior. As Christ calls people to true repentance and obedience, we are invited into an enduring relationship with Him as members of God’s family.

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No Middle Ground

Pastor Chris continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 12:22–37. In this message, he explores the powerful response to Jesus’ miracles and the sharp division they caused—showing that there is no neutral ground with Christ. As Jesus confronts the Pharisees and reveals that our words and actions flow from the heart, we are challenged to examine our response and choose to follow Him in faith.

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The Promised Servant

Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, preaching from Matthew 12:15–21. In this message, he reveals Jesus as the promised Servant foretold by Isaiah—humble, chosen, gentle, and victorious. As Jesus heals the crowds with compassion, we see how Christ brings hope and justice to the nations through faithful obedience to the Father’s will.

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Relationship over Rules

Continuing our sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew, this message from Matthew 12:1–14 explores Jesus’ confrontation with legalism and His emphasis on mercy over ritual. As Jesus declares Himself Lord of the Sabbath and heals a man on the Sabbath, we are reminded that God values relationship over rules and calls His people to reflect His compassion by doing good.

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Serving Together

Pastor Dominic continues our sermon series focused on our church’s vision, mission, and values, preaching from 1 Corinthians 12:4–26. In this message, he teaches how God equips every believer with spiritual gifts to serve together as one body—reminding us that no role is unnecessary, no gift is insignificant, and every act of service matters for the good of the church and the glory of God.

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