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This episode explores Ezekiel’s vision of God’s glory departing and returning, centering on the name Yahweh Shammah — “The Lord is there.” It traces Israel’s exile, the restoration vision of the temple and life-giving river, and connects that hope to Jesus as Emmanuel and the promise that God dwells with his people now and forever.

Lets explore how the Bible presents wisdom from Genesis and Proverbs through John and 1 Corinthians, showing Jesus as the Word and ultimate wisdom—inviting us to seek Christ above all.

Join us as we reflect on Revelation 5, focusing on Jesus as both the Lion of Judah and the slain Lamb.
The episode reflects on God’s justice and redemption, the counterfeits of evil, and how Christ’s sacrifice makes him worthy to open the scroll and lead us into victory and worship.

This week, we explored one of Scripture's most powerful images for Jesus: the Rock.
From the cornerstone that sets the direction of the entire building, to the keystone that holds everything together, to the capstone that completes the work, Jesus is the stone on which everything depends. He is tested, precious, and sure—the only foundation strong enough to bear the full weight of our lives.
The question isn't whether we'll build something. We all are. The question is what we're building on. When storms come, when plans fail, when life shakes what we've trusted in, the true foundation is revealed. If Jesus is merely another brick in the wall, everything begins to crumble. But if He is the cornerstone, the entire structure stands secure.
This message invites us to examine our foundations. Is Christ at the center of our marriages, friendships, homes, church, and daily decisions? Because when Jesus becomes the cornerstone, everything else finds its proper place.

What happens when your view of God gets bigger? In this week's message on God Almighty (El Shaddai), we explore how seeing God's power, majesty, and sovereignty transforms our worship, prayer, and understanding of His love. A bigger God changes everything.
God is far bigger, stronger, and more glorious than we often imagine.
When we see God as the King of Kings who commands the heavens and holds creation together, it changes everything. His love becomes deeper. His grace becomes more astonishing. His compassion becomes even more personal. A bigger view of God leads to greater humility, deeper worship, and stronger faith.
The invitation from this message is simple: ask God to give you a greater vision of who He is. The more we see His greatness, the more we understand His goodness.

In this message, we explore the powerful truth that God doesn't just have names—He gives them. Through Isaiah, Hebrews, and John, we discover the names God speaks over His people: holy, redeemed, sought after, and never forsaken. Join us as we learn how our identity is shaped not by our past, our failures, or the opinions of others, but by the God who knows us completely and calls us His own.

In this message, we explore one of the most beautiful names of God: Jehovah Shalom, "The Lord Is Peace." Through the story of Gideon in Judges 6, we discover that biblical peace is more than the absence of conflict—it is wholeness, completeness, and rest found in God's presence. Long before Gideon's circumstances changed, God revealed Himself as peace in the middle of fear, uncertainty, and chaos. Join us as we learn how true peace is not found when life finally settles down, but when we encounter the God who is with us in the midst of the mess.

Today, we sink into the beautiful, sometimes surprising picture of God as the Good Shepherd — mostly from Ezekiel 34, with echoes in Isaiah, John 10, and Psalm 23. The talk wrestles with what it means to be sheep: prone to wandering, tempted to self-shepherd, and often convinced we know the best route. Instead, the message invites us to trust the Shepherd who searches for the lost, binds up the injured, gives rest, and even lays down his life for the flock.
Jesus is presented as the One Good Shepherd who knows each sheep by name, who goes after the one who’s gone astray, and who leads us into green pastures even through the valley of the shadow of death.
If you want something practical to take away, try praying Psalm 23 over yourself or a friend this week — there’s a simple template shared in the message that turns those lines into personal, healing prayers. And if you’re looking for community or want to connect with Mountainside, head to mcboone.com.
Bottom line: the Shepherd is not ashamed to be associated with our mess. Fix your eyes on him when the wolves howl, let him lead you, and remember — sheep with a good Shepherd turn out fine.

This message is a warm invitation to let God’s love move from your head into your heart. We pull on big truths here: Tozer’s challenge that what we think about God determines our life, Sinclair Ferguson’s reminder that the greater the Lover the greater the love, and the way Scripture shows us God as the One who sees (El Roi). These aren’t just ideas; they’re meant to be felt.
We walk through 1 John, 1 Corinthians 13, and Jesus’ words in John to show a love that is personal, infinite, and demonstrated in action — a love that chose you before the world began and that pursues you now. Remember the woman in Luke who couldn’t remain hidden? That’s the kind of love we talk about: a love that notices, finds, and heals.
This love is holy and steadfast — it isn’t based on what we’ve earned. It’s forgiving, loyal, measureless, and fatherly. It’s poured into our hearts by the Spirit, not just explained to our minds. The point isn’t only that God loves the world, but that God loves you — truly, deeply, and personally, the same love he has for Jesus.
The call is practical: abide in that love and let it shape how you treat others. Love one another as Christ loved us — to the fullest extent, even to death of self. When we truly live this out, people will know we follow Jesus because of how we love, not by our attendance or playlists but by our everyday kindness, patience, and self-giving.
If you’re struggling to believe God loves you, try saying it out loud, sit with the idea, and ask the Spirit to pour that truth into your heart. Love is the higher thing to pursue — it transforms us and prepares the things God has set aside for those who love him.
So let this be a morning to feel loved, to dwell in God’s presence, and to go love others in ways that no one could remain hidden. We’re all learning, and this is an invitation to keep returning to the simple, life-changing truth: God loves you — let it change you.

This message walks through Hagar’s story and the name El‑Roi — the God who sees — reminding us that God meets us in the wilderness, hears our pain, and calls us back to life and community. Come sit with the story, let yourself be seen, and bring others along as we gather at the table of communion.