The Latter Writings - Mountain Valley Church

Chronicles: (re)Building Hope

June 2, 2024 • Chris Promersberger • 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles

Big Idea (Sermon in a Sentance): Chronicles is an exile's guidebook for hope. Melody of 1 & 2 Chronicles: The Chronicler reminds the remnant of their connection to the promises of God, despite exile, by presenting the Davidic Dynasty as a beacon of hope and the construction of the House of Yahweh in order to bring about hope in God's faithfulness to fulfill the Davidic promises.

Ezra-Nehemiah: (Re)Turn and (Re)Build

May 19, 2024 • Chris Promersberger • Ezra, Nehemiah

Melody of Ezra-Nehemiah: Ezra-Nehemiah records the returns of faithful exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and their work of rebuilding the Temple and the Wall that the nation of Judah might be reborn in obedient temple worship in anticipation of the fulfillment promises. Big Idea (Sermon in a Sentence): The priority of the local church is to increase the worship of Yahweh in the person and work of Christ.

Esther: Untainted Kindness

May 12, 2024 • Chris Promersberger • Esther

Big Idea (Sermon in a Sentence): Esther teaches God's people how to live even when God cannot be seen. Melody of Esther: The book of Esther records the events surrounding the life of Esther and Mordecai as the origin of the Feast of Purim to demonstrate Yahweh's providential protection and preservation of His people, reminding them of His faithfulness to His promise.

Daniel: No Matter What

May 5, 2024 • Chris Promersberger • Daniel

Big Idea (Sermon in a Sentence): No matter what, God is sovereign; therefore, no matter what, the Christian must trust and obey. Melody of Daniel: Daniel traces the course of world history from the time of the exile to the second coming to show that God has ordained human history so that those who eagerly await the Kingdom of God should remain confident and obedient as they endure the life of an exile.