What does it really mean to shock the world? It starts with understanding God's heart—His deep love for people everywhere, His call to bless our neighbors, and His desire for us to be part of His mission locally and globally. In this powerful message from the Shock the World series, discover how you can respond to God's generous love with open hands and an open heart. Learn what it looks like to be a church that's rooted locally while remaining globally minded, and explore practical ways you can become a blessing in your community and around the world this holiday season. Whether you're just beginning to follow Jesus or you've been walking with Him for years, God is inviting you into something bigger than yourself. Find out how you can join the movement of disciples making a real impact. So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

How do we truly make an impact for Jesus? A surprising study of two missionary teams in Thailand revealed that those focused on blessing others saw 48 people come to faith—while those focused solely on conversion saw just one. This message unpacks the final practice in our BLESS series: sharing your story. Discover how to be ready with a simple, authentic three-part story of your life before Jesus, how you met Him, and what life has been like since. When we live Jesus-shaped lives that provoke questions, we'll have opportunities to share the hope within us—with gentleness and respect. On this All Saints weekend, we're reminded of the faithful witnesses who blessed us with their stories, and we're challenged to become part of someone else's cloud of witnesses. So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

What does it mean to live a truly Jesus-shaped life? It's more than just being kind or generous—it's about radical descent. This message challenges us to move beyond comfortable Christianity and embrace the servant heart of Jesus, who humbled himself to the point of death and calls us to do the same. Explore the difference between worldly success and Kingdom greatness through Philippians 2 and Jesus washing his disciples' feet. So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Jesus spent more time eating with people than almost anything else—tax collectors, sinners, outcasts. Why? Because the table is where grace happens. In a world of isolation and surface-level connections, discover how something as simple as sharing a meal can become a powerful ministry. This message explores Jesus' revolutionary practice of using the dinner table to extend grace, build relationships, and welcome the overlooked. Learn how every meal is an opportunity to live on mission—starting with your own kitchen table. When we open our homes and hearts over food, we give people a taste of the heavenly banquet where everyone has a seat and every name is written in ink. So, what’s next?   New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

In a world full of noise where everyone is talking but few are truly listening, we're called to something different. This message explores one of the most powerful ways we can show love to others: by genuinely listening to them. Drawing from Jesus' encounter with a blind beggar in Luke 18, we discover that listening isn't just about gathering information—it's about giving someone the dignity of being seen and heard. When Jesus stopped for one desperate voice in a crowded street, he modeled what it means to truly pay attention to another person. Listening is loving. It's how we open hearts, build bridges of trust, and create space for authentic relationships. Whether it's with family, friends, neighbors, or that person God has placed on your heart, learning to listen well is essential to living on mission. This week's challenge: Practice the gift of active listening. Grab a BLESS card and put practical listening habits into action—because the world needs more people who will hear others the way Jesus does. So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

What does it look like to truly love your neighbor? It starts with prayer. When we ask God to send workers into the harvest, we discover that we are the answer to our own prayers. This week in Shock the World, we explore how prayer transforms our hearts, opens our eyes to see people the way Jesus does, and prepares us to bless a world that desperately needs it.   So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Tired of "same old, same old"? Discover what it means to be part of a Jesus-shaped community that shocks the world. Through 2 Corinthians, we explore how followers of Jesus are called to be more than church attendees—we're ambassadors of heaven, representatives of God's kingdom on earth. Learn how embracing a Jesus-shaped life means dying to ourselves to find real life, and how God uses ordinary people as His appeal to a broken world. This message challenges us to move beyond just "going to church" to truly belonging to a community that brings heaven to earth through love, reconciliation, and service.   So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

We're living in unprecedented times - caught between resistance and revival, headwinds and tailwinds. While some are pulling away from faith, others are experiencing a new spiritual hunger. At Mountain, we believe God has positioned us "for such a time as this" with a bold vision: to shock the world by showing a stunning picture of the real Jesus. This isn't about doing something big or flashy - it's about ordinary, everyday ways of lifting up Jesus through how we live. When we choose radical love over revenge, contentment over comfort-chasing, and generosity over greed, we reveal a Jesus that draws people to himself. Normal isn't working. It's time to be wonderfully weird like Jesus. Discover how simple practices like BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat together, Serve others, Share your story) can help you live with purpose and mission every single day. Because when broken people help broken people by living like Jesus, the world takes notice. So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Are you tired of feeling defeated in your spiritual walk? This message from our "Made New" series tackles the reality that followers of Jesus face genuine spiritual warfare, but we don't have to live as "wimpy Christians." Discover the four essential truths that separate weak faith from standing firm: recognizing you're in a battle, knowing Jesus already won the war, staying alert to ongoing attacks, and putting on God's full armor. Through Paul's powerful metaphor in Ephesians 6, learn how the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit equip you for victory. You don't have to be pushed around by spiritual forces - you can stand strong in God's mighty power.   So, what’s next?   New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

What does it mean to live as "children of light" in a world full of darkness? This message explores how our identity as God's dearly loved children naturally leads to transformation in how we live. Discover the three key contrasts that mark a life made new: choosing wisdom over foolishness, understanding God's will over living without direction, and being filled with the Spirit rather than influenced by the wrong things. Love fuels imitation—and when we truly grasp how much our heavenly Father loves us, we can't help but want to be like Him. Learn practical ways to live out your new identity through community, wisdom, and Spirit-filled living. Whether you're just starting your journey with Jesus or looking to go deeper, this message will challenge and encourage you to step fully into the abundant life God has for you. So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Just like a child eagerly checking if their planted seed has grown or measuring their height against the wall, God expects and equips us for spiritual growth. In Ephesians 4, we discover that being "made new" in Christ isn't just about forgiveness—it's about transformation that leads to maturity. The message challenges us to move beyond spiritual infancy, putting off our old ways like dirty clothes and putting on the new self created to be like God. This isn't about behavior modification but heart transformation—becoming people who want to do what's right. From stealing to giving, from harmful words to building others up, from bitterness to compassion—God is calling us to grow up. Spiritual maturity happens in community through groups, relationships, and new habits that align with our calling as followers of Jesus. The world needs a church that has grown up—one that holds firmly to both truth and love, supporting one another as each person does their part.   So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsiteBible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

What does it mean to be made new? In this week's sermon, explore how God's immeasurable power is at work in us. Be reminded that God is "able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine". This power can turn lives around, multiply resources, and be with us through any challenge. Don't underestimate what God can do through you. He is a God who can make a way where there is no way —all you need is to pray boldly and trust in His ability. So, what’s next? New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

In a world filled with division and hostility, what does it truly mean to be "Made New" in Christ? This week's message, based on Ephesians 2, highlights that Jesus's death on the cross broke down the "dividing wall of hostility" that separates people. The sermon challenges believers to "act like it" by actively working to heal divisions and bring people together. God's dream is for the church to be a new community where everyone is welcome, a reflection of heaven's vision where people from every nation, tribe, and language worship as one. The message urges us to examine our own attitudes and actions to ensure we are tearing down walls, not building them, and living out the unifying power of the gospel.   So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

What if every "scratch and blemish" on your life told a story of redemption? Explore how God makes us new in Christ, like an old worn guitar as a powerful metaphor for our own journeys. Discover your identity as a chosen and adopted child of God, and learn to let your story of grace shine brightly.  So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Are you ready to go "all in" for Christ? 🙏 This message explores the transformative power of embracing challenges and finding strength in vulnerability, just like Paul's journey from persecutor to passionate preacher. Discover how our fragile "jars of clay" carry God's incredible power. Watch now and be inspired to live a life of true commitment!  So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Have you ever felt your heart sink when faced with criticism? Deep dive into the life of Paul, the apostle, who faced relentless critiques yet thrived through them. Paul's transformative encounter with the living Christ equipped him to navigate criticism with grace and resilience. Rather than letting insults define him, Paul viewed them as opportunities for growth, asserting that a strong, all-in connection to Jesus can empower us to respond differently to negativity. The take-home principles encourage us to control our responses, discern the motives behind criticism, and embrace constructive feedback from those truly invested in our journey. As you embark on your spiritual journey, consider how adopting this all-in mindset can reshape your interactions and strengthen your faith. So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Have you ever felt like your beliefs clash with the world around you? How do you become "all things to all people" amidst a culture of idols? This resonates with our distraction-filled modern society. Paul's example teaches us to use skepticism as a springboard to share God's inclusive love. The sermon emphasizes that all individuals, regardless of background, are called to experience God's grace and become "all in" in sharing His love. Discover how embracing this truth can transform your perspective and the lives of those around you. Join us to be part of this divine mission in a world needing hope and meaning!  So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

What does it mean to be "all in" as followers of Jesus? Emphasizing a radical, counter-cultural way of life that turns the world upside down. Drawing from the experiences of Paul and Lydia in Philippi, it highlights how early Christians disrupted the status quo by proclaiming Jesus as Lord above all others. The message challenges believers to examine their habits and allegiances, moving beyond a comfortable faith to actively embody God's kingdom in every aspect of life, demonstrating His transformative power and love to the world. So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

Ever felt stuck in the wilderness? Before Paul ever preached to the masses or performed miracles, he spent time in obscurity, alone in the desert. But that season wasn’t wasted. God was digging a well in Paul’s soul, preparing him for a lifetime of impact. What if your own “desert” season is doing the same? The wilderness isn’t punishment, it’s preparation. Join in as we discover how God uses silence, solitude, and unseen seasons to do His deepest work in us.   So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible

What direction is your life going? Saul’s passion was real, but it was aimed in the wrong direction…until Jesus stepped in and changed everything. This week, we’re looking at what happens when Jesus meets us where we are and completely redirects our lives. Whether your story is dramatic like Paul’s or slow and steady, one thing’s for sure: Jesus is still in the business of transformation. Are you willing to let Him interrupt, humble, and lead you into something greater?   So, what’s next?  New to Mountain? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/MTNConnect  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite Bible Resources 👉 https://mountaincc.org/bible