MTO Church Life

Darvin Halteman

Nov 11, 2025

Short Articles

The made-to-order church life mentality is believing that church life or congregational life must be just as I want it....and this mentality is the sinful culprit responsible for the chaos found in too many churches. Yet there is a proper response to concerns noticed in the congregation.

Why Church Standards?

Stephen Ebersole

Oct 09, 2025

Short Articles

We face the challenge of making practical applications of the Bible that confront our carnal nature, honor our Lord Jesus and give a consistent testimony to the world around us. Let us study the Word, agree to live it out with respect to our heritage, and then make our way heavenward together.

Loving like Martha; Working like Mary

James S. Martin

Aug 16, 2024

Sermons

Do you sense confusion in this title? We all know that Martha was consumed with serving the Lord Jesus, while Mary sat at His feet, listening. But perhaps Martha's service was a special kind of love, and Mary's love was service in a different way than her sister's....

Finding Rest in My Church

Vernon Martin

Jun 04, 2020

Short Articles

"Oh, for some good church life!" Restlessness because we want better church life has some good aspects to it. Vision and purpose in church life are good. So where do we find the perfect church?

The Christian Relating to Religious Tolerance

Duane Witmer

Feb 12, 2020

Sermons

Live and let live! Many roads lead to Heaven! How should the Christian relate to such views? Arm yourself with the mind of Christ, and cultivate an allegiance to Him that makes you live like someone who believes that the end of all things is at hand.

The Glorious Church

Duane Witmer

Dec 21, 2019

Sermons

Christ has dreamed a dream: His dream is a perfectly glorious Bride. Do you share that dream with Him? Do you see it? Feel it? Live in it? Seven rock-solid glories from Hebrews 12 to admire and strive for.

Knit Together in Christ

Dale Heisey

Apr 18, 2018

Sermons

The body of Christ is meant to function in heavenly unity. Is this closeness possible? How can real people with real issues be knit together in Christ?

Blessings of Brotherhood

Daniel Horst

Apr 17, 2018

Sermons

The local church is where Christians who love God express love to each other. Where believers relate in Christ-likeness, we discover the blessings of brotherhood—unselfish giving, witnessing, togetherness, counsel, completeness and support.

Brotherhood Agreements: Are They Man-made Holiness?

Dale Heisey

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

An elder speaks regarding brotherhood agreements—a concept common in Anabaptist groups. While abuse of practical agreements are devastating, Dale explores the potential for brotherhoods to come together in genuine unity of life.

An Invitation to Submission

Daniel Horst

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

“Biblical submission is a benefit, a privilege and is freedom, an invitation to walk the journey of life with Someone.” What will godly submission look like, in us?