The Laboratory of Faith
Hebrews 11
Mount Zion Baptist is all about connection and care. We are a thriving community centered on loving, knowing, and supporting one another. Our mission is compassion, not condemnation; valuing people, not labels. You’ll often hear us say, “Faith is more than just religion.”
The Laboratory of Faith
A Fall Sermon Series on Hebrews 11
Faith is more than a belief you keep in your head—it’s a living experiment that shapes the way you see the world, make decisions, and face the unknown.
In Hebrews 11, we meet men and women who stepped into the unknown with nothing but God’s promise to hold onto. They didn’t have all the answers. They didn’t always see the results. But they trusted—and that trust transformed them.
Like a scientist in a lab, they tested God’s promises in real life. And what they discovered still speaks to us today: that faith is not wishful thinking—it’s a deep, settled confidence in the character of God.
This series will explore the kind of faith that gives assurance in uncertainty, the courage to keep moving forward, and the desire for something better than this world can offer. We’ll see that God invites us not to check our questions at the door, but to bring them into His presence—where curiosity, creativity, and conviction work together in the ongoing experiment of trusting Him.
So whether you’re wrestling with doubts, seeking God’s approval, or learning how to live as a pilgrim in a world that isn’t home, join us in the Laboratory of Faith. Let’s discover together how belief—tested and tried—becomes unshakable.
Discovering & Growing in Assurance (1 John)
Fall Bible Study Series (Wednesdays 10:30, 7pm, & Online
Have you ever wondered if your faith is genuine? If you really being to God and are walking in HIs light? Discovering and Growing in Assurance offers a clear, accessible journey through the Apostle John's first letter, guiding you to find certainty in your relationship with Christ.
Using the proven inductive method of observation, interpretation, and application, Dr. Nathan T. Morton invites you to dive deeply into Scripture, letting the Bible speak for itself and then applying its truth to your life. Each chapter examines a passage of 1 John, highlights key themes such as light versus darkness, truth versus error, love and obedience, and the assurance of salvation. It provides:
Background and context to illuminate the text
Thought provoking observations and interpretation questions
Practical prompts to help you live out what you learn
Space to journal your reflections
Whether you are studying on your own or with a group, this guide will help you move from doubt to confidence, from confusion to clarity, and from fear to joy. You'll learn how to identify genuine faith, discern false teaching, and grow in your live for God and others.
This study is designed to help you dig deep into God's Word while growing in faith.
Welcome to Mt Zion Church
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The local church is the foreign embassy of the kingdom of God. This means that as God’s people, we are sometimes going to be called on to wade into the middle of the conflict to rescue the broken and the lost. Jesus left the 99 and went to find the one, not because he did not care for the 99, but because it was the one who was in danger.
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The Bible teaches us that the Holy Spirit resides within every child of God. The membership of Mount Zion is the body of Christ in this place and as such they are entrusted to be the final authority in all church matters.
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Three things:
First, we believe the pastor is a shepherd, bishop, and elder. The pastor’s calling is to feed, lead, and protect God’s flock, not to dictate or rule over God’s house.
Second, we are passionate about keeping out conflict, drama, judgmentalism, and contention. Our motto is: “In essentials agreement, in non-essentials liberty, in all things love.”
Third, both juice and wine are offered in communion. Wine, because that has been the practice of the church for 2000 years, and juice for those who have a conviction against the use of wine. All are encouraged to be true to their conscience and choose accordingly. No one should judge the choices of another. (See previous paragraph.)
