SERMON TITLE: What Faithfulness Looks Like

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Ruth 3:1–18

KEY VERSE(S): Ruth 3:1 — "My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?"

THEME: Faithfulness

BOTTOMLINE: Following faithful counsel is an act of faith.

PROMO DESCRIPTION:

Some of the most important moments in your life were shaped by someone who saw further down the road than you could. This Sunday, as we continue through the Book of Ruth, we're going to focus on her mother-in-law, Naomi.

She had lost everything, but used everything she had left to invest in Ruth's future. She guided her toward courage, covenant, and a redeemer. And for Ruth, we'll see that following faithful counsel is an important act of faith.

We'll talk about the Naomis in your life (the mothers, grandmothers, and mentors), who speak into your future, and what it looks like to actually follow their counsel. Join us as we discover how God often guides us through faithful people He's placed in our path.

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Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary

Everyone's looking for the right partner, but most of us are using the wrong filter. This Sunday, we're back in the Book of Ruth, asking a question that cuts to the heart of every relationship: How do you know if someone is worth trusting?

At the end of chapter two, God begins to pull back the curtain on who Boaz really is in how he treats a foreign widow who can offer him nothing. It turns out the ordinary moments are where character is revealed and formed.

This message is for those still searching for the right one, for those who've been drawn to someone for the wrong reasons, for those who want to rekindle the flame when the chemistry has faded, and for those who want to become the kind of person worth choosing for the long term.

Series: Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary
Speaker: Jeremy Norton
Scripture: Ruth 2:18–23

Timestamps
00:00 - Picture a room full of CEOs at a corporate luncheon
04:36 - That CEO from our introduction had one edge on the competition
05:56 - God is revealing Boaz to us through Naomi’s perspective
07:03 - If we look at the entirety of chapter two, we get a breakdown of Godly character displayed in the actions of Boaz
08:51 - Let’s come back to Naomi’s reaction, looking at two weeks’ worth of grain
09:47 - This term is a combination of two ancient Hebrew institutions
12:48 - Coming back to Naomi’s reaction, she says that Boaz is “one of our redeemers.”
14:13 - Boaz is a picture of someone we all desperately need
15:57 - Jesus is your redeemer
17:10 - Prayer
17:51 - Updates
19:25 - Connecting Questions
20:02 - Come back next week!

#jesus #faith #faithjourney #jesuschrist #mountainviewchurch #ruth #ruthandnaomi #character

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Fellowship Pacific is committed to sharing the hope of Jesus across British Columbia, the Yukon, and beyond—through local churches, prison ministry, church planting, and global missions.

In this video, you’ll hear powerful stories of life transformation. From prison walls to local communities, God is changing lives through programs like Alpha—bringing hope, purpose, and redemption to those who need it most. You’ll also hear testimonies of faith through grief, ministry in Indigenous communities, and young leaders stepping into their calling.

Together, we are part of a larger movement—one that is united in Christ and committed to living out the Gospel in real and tangible ways.

Mountainview Church is proud to be part of this network of churches, partnering in the mission to see lives transformed across our region and beyond.

Join us as we reflect on what God is doing and look ahead to what’s to come.

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Have you ever had a moment when you looked back and realized God had been working the whole time? But at the time, you just couldn't see it.

This Sunday, we're continuing our Ruth series, Finding God in the Ordinary. We'll find a young widow going to work in a field on an ordinary morning, but she walks into a moment that will change everything.

No miracles, no dramatic signs; just faithful presence meeting quiet providence. If you're in a season that feels unremarkable, routine, or like God has gone silent, this message is for you.

Series: Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary
Speaker: Jeremy Norton
Scripture: Ruth 2:1–17

Timestamps
00:00 - Imagine you’re at a high school or college reunion
05:50 - There’s an important phrase in verse 3
06:51 - But let’s not get ahead of ourselves
07:42 - There’s a temptation to wait for God to show up in a way we’ll recognize
08:22 - Before we continue, I’d like to jump back to chapter 1
09:46 - Now, let’s talk about this landowner, Boaz
10:45 - Scrolling down to verse 5, Boaz noticed Ruth gleaning in the field
12:07 - So, the obvious next question is, why IS Boaz doing this?
13:32 - Now, gleaning has been mentioned a lot in other the first and second chapters of Ruth
15:39 - Coming back to Boaz, he decides to take this charitable law one step further
16:53 - The thread that runs throughout Ruth’s story is that she takes the next faithful step, one ordinary moment at a time
17:43 - You might be living in a season that feels unremarkable
19:22 - Before we close our today’s message, I’d like to come back to Boaz one last time
20:34 - Jesus was sent by God to deal with our sin completely
22:18 - Prayer
23:02 - Updates
29:23 - Connecting questions

#Jesus #JesusChrist #Lord #God #Hidden #Ordinary #Ruth #Boaz

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Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary

Some of the hardest decisions we make aren't the reckless ones; they're the ones that made complete sense at the time. This Sunday, we open the book of Ruth, a story set in one of the darkest seasons in Israel's history.

We meet a man who considered his options, chose the obvious one, and led his family in the wrong direction without knowing it. We also meet a woman who made one of the most remarkable turns in the entire Bible.

If you've ever made a choice that seemed completely reasonable and still cost you more than you expected, this message is for you. Because the obvious choice can still be the wrong one, and it's never too late to change direction!

Series: Ruth: Finding God in the ordinary
Speaker: Jeremy Norton
Scripture: Ruth 1:1–18

Timestamps
00:00 - Have you ever made a decision that cost you, even though it wasn’t a reckless decision?
04:48 - The book of Ruth opens during a challenging time in Israel’s history known as the Judges
07:39 - Let’s pause to walk through some of the unstated details
10:21 - Look at verse 6
12:26 - And Ruth foreshadows this through her commitment to Naomi
13:34 - As we reflect on this contrast of these two choices, it’s striking how ordinary Elimelech’s mistake was
15:10 - Because Ruth’s choice is a picture of what saving faith looks like
16:03 - So, what kind of choices are you facing the consequences of in this season?
17:25 - Elimelech’s move made sense, and it just cost him everything
18:11 - Prayer
18:49 - Updates
19:54 - Connecting Questions

#mountainviewchurch #jesus #trustgod #faithjourney #jesuschrist #ruth #ordinary

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EASTER: From Darkness to Dawn

It was still dark… and hope felt gone.

On that first Easter morning, everything seemed lost.
Grief, fear, and doubt filled the hearts of Jesus’ followers.
But in a single moment, everything changed.

A name spoken in the dark.
Peace in a locked room.
Hope for the one who doubted.

Jesus didn’t wait for them to have it all together—He met them right where they were.

And He still does.

Discover a risen Savior who meets you in your despair, your fear, and your questions—and invites you into new life.

Series: EASTER: FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN
Speaker: Jeremy Norton
Scripture: John 19:1-30

Timestamps
00:00 - It was still dark on that first Easter morning
09:03 - Marry arrives at the tomb and finds the stone rolled away
11:34 - That same evening, the disciples are behind a locked door
13:30 - Remember that Thomas wasn’t in that locked room
16:36 - Maybe you’re still skeptical
20:50 - Some might state that Jesus meets us in our despair, fear, and doubt because He’s compassionate
22:31 - Sinner’s Prayer
23:00 - Updates

#jesus #jesuschrist #mountainviewchurch #easter #easterjourney #trustgod #hope #savior #risensavior

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EASTER: From Darkness to Dawn

What looked like an execution… was actually a coronation.

On Good Friday, Jesus was mocked, beaten, and nailed to a cross.
To the world, it looked like a defeated king.
But every detail told a different story.

The crown of thorns.
The purple robe.
The sign above His head.

All pointing to one truth: Jesus is King. And in His final words—“It is finished”—He wasn’t giving up… He was completing the work of salvation.

Discover a King who took on our sin, carried our curse, and made a way for us to be made new.

Series: EASTER: FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN
Speaker: Jeremy Norton
Scripture: John 19:1-30

Timestamps
00:00 - On Palm Sunday, the crows celebrated Jesus as King
08:56 - The crown of thorns they gave Jesus
10:56 - The robe they gave Jesus
12:41 - The title they gave Jesus
14:05 - Details of Christ’s Kingship is witnessed in the SUBJECTS
16:28 - We receive the King’s Decree
19:25 - Most of us come to Good Friday carrying something
20:32 - The Apostle Paul describes what God accomplished through Jesus on that first Good Friday
23:05 - Thank you for watching today


#jesus #jesuschrist #lord #king #cross #goodfriday

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EASTER: From Darkness to Dawn

What if you knew… someone would betray you— Would you still love them?

This Maundy Thursday, we remember the night Jesus chose to love… anyway.
He washed the feet of His disciples, He shared the bread and the cup and He loved—even those who would fail Him.
We are called to love like Jesus—by serving humbly, giving sacrificially, and remaining faithful to the end.

Discover a love that is: Humble, Sacrificial and Faithful to the end
Join us as we reflect on John 13 and participate in the Lord’s Supper together.

Series: EASTER: FROM DARKNESS TO DAWN
Speaker: Byron Binga-An
Scripture: John 13:1–17, 34–35 | 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

Timestamps
00:00 - What if you knew… someone close to you would betray you?
04:26 - The night Jesus was betrayed
07:17 - A love that humbles itself
11:58 - Love that gives sacrificially
14:59 - Love that endures to the end
17:16 - How does this look like today?
19:58 - Communion
23:59 - Prayer
24:57 - Final declaration
25:11 - Thank you for joining
27:07 - Discussion Question and Prayer Focus

#jesus #mountainviewchurch #faith #jesuschrist #easter #maundythursday #footwashing

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