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Sermon Discussion Below you'll find the pastor's presentations associated with each sermon along with discussion questions for your Life Group to use in response to each week's sermon. 8/16/26 Genesis 11:1-9, John 17, Acts 2 "Origins, pt. 26: The Tower of Babel" Pastor Tom Gray Why is unity such an important ingredient in growth? Why is language such a barrier AND a unifying thing? God not only confuses languages, but forcibly scatters the people. Think about what the commission given to humanity was (“fill the earth”). How was Babel a rebellion to this? How was God accomplishing His plan through the judgement handed out here? Have you noticed a theme in Genesis? Rebellion, Judgment, new location. We see it with Adam / Eve, Cain, the Flood and now Babel. What do you think God is trying to communicate to us with these patterns? Read Deuteronomy 32:7-9. What does this teach us about God's judgment in Genesis 11? How does verse 9 set us up for Abraham / Israel’s story that we are about to dive into? 8/9/26 Genesis 10 "Origins, pt. 25: From the Table of Nations to the Banquet Table of the Lamb" Pastor Matt Russell Genesis 10 is a list of names most of us would skip over. What does the fact that God included it in Scripture — cataloguing seventy specific peoples by name — tell us about how God sees the "ordinary" details of a nation, a family, or a person? Is there a "list" in your own life (an overlooked relationship, a season, a group of people) that you've been tempted to skim past that God may actually be paying close attention to? The chapter repeats itself four times: by their clans, by their tongues, by their lands, by their nations. Why would the author go out of his way to keep naming the differences between peoples, rather than just saying "they all came from Noah" once and moving on? What does it look like, practically, to hold both truths at once? We are one human family, and our differences (ethnicity, language, culture) are God-designed? In many ways our culture has elevated ethnicity other differences leading to what has leading to tribalism and identity politics. Why is this view of ethnicity unbiblical and how should the disciple of Jesus think about the concept of ethnic differences and identity? Nimrod took the vision of "fill the earth" and turned it into "build my own name." Can you relate at all to the impulse we see in Nimrod to control outcomes rather than trust and obey God? Where in your life (ambition, work, even ministry) are you tempted to build something for your own name than to trust God's design for how things should unfold? What would it look like this week to hand that back to him? Revelation 7:9 pictures the same categories from Genesis 10 (tribe, tongue, people, nation) but this time no one can count them, and "land" is gone. That gathered, uncountable multitude is where Yahweh is directing history. What's one concrete way your life, your relationships, or your church could reflect that reality now? 8/2/26 Genesis 9:18-29 "Origins, pt. 24: Foolishness, Wickedness, Love" Pastor Tom Gray We started with Noah’s foolishness. What other biblical examples can you think of heroes acting foolishly? How does it make you feel to know that heroes of the Bible make foolish mistakes? What contrast is there from Ephesians 5:18, of being drunk on (fill in the blank) and being filled with the Spirit? What are those controlling areas you have to watch out for? (Screens, alcohol, relationships, calendar, money, etc.) Why does wickedness follow so closely on the heels of foolishness? (Genesis 8:21) Wickedness is either celebrated (Ham) or covered (Shem / Japheth). What is the outcome in this story of these two options? How does the loving action of the two righteous brothers point us to Jesus and what he has done for us? 7/26/26 Genesis 9:8-17 "Origins, pt. 23: The Promise and the Picture" Pastor Michael Pleasant Why is grace such an important gift for us to understand? Why do you think grace is tied so directly to Gods character? What is so freeing about the new covenant we have in Christ not being tied to our works? What do the rainbow and the cross have in common? What do they teach us? 7/19/26 Genesis 8:1-9:7 "Origins, pt. 22: Salvation and Goodness" Pastor Tom Gray What does it mean that “God remembered”? How does this encourage you today? How would you define “faithfulness”? How does faithfulness tie into our worship of God? What stands out to you about Gods “oath” that He makes with Himself? (V. 21) See also Hebrews 6:13-19 and 2 Timothy 2:13 What are some examples of common grace blessings that we have in our lives? How often do we think and thank God for them? What stands out to you about Gods blessing on this new round of humanity? (9:1-7) 7/12/26 Hebrews 10:24-25 "Retell. Remember. Respond." Pastor Matt Russell The definition of Christian Worship given on Sunday was “The embodied response of reverence, submission and allegiance to Yahweh expressed through obedience, sacrifice and praise for who He is and what he has done.” What aspect of worship grabbed your attention in a new way? How is this different than the way many Christians use the term worship? Can you relate to finding yourself going through the motions in Sunday morning gatherings without meaningfully engaging your mind? What do you believe can be done to create more mindfulness in our corporate worship services? Psalm 115:8 is clear that we become what we worship. In what ways can you see the truth of this principle in modern life and idolatry? How can calling the elements of the gospel to mind serve to inform and form us in our daily experiences? Matt discussed 6 gospel-centered elements that have been present in Christian corporate worship from the beginning. 1. Adoration, 2. Confession, 3. Assurance of God’s Grace, 4. Thanksgiving and Offering, 5. The Word, 6.Benediction / Commission. Take a look at Isaiah 6:1-8 and see if you can identify these elements in Isaiah’s worship. 7/5/26 Genesis 7 "Origins, pt. 21: Judgement Waters" Pastor Aaron Crawford Aaron talked about God being both a Righteous Judge and a Merciful Savior. Other than Genesis 7, where else do we see this play out in Scripture? What can we learn from these examples? Why do you think Christians tend to shy away from talking about God’s judgment or wrath today? Do you think it is an important part of the gospel message? Why or why not? Aaron made an emphasis to focus on all the theological elements of Genesis 7 including, judgment of sin, creation / de-creation, and the salvation of a remnant. Which one of these stood out to you the most and why? What is the theological significance of the remnant that is spared from judgment in this chapter? Can you think of other examples of remnants in Scripture? What do we learn from all of these? Righteousness has been an underlying theme the past few weeks from Abel, to Enoch, and now Noah. How would you define righteousness and what does it look like today? Why is righteousness such an important factor in Scripture? 6/7/26 Genesis 5:1-2, Psalm 145:3-7 "Origins, pt. 17: Generations" Pastor Tom Gray How far back can you go back in your family line? What spiritual significance do you see in your own book of generations? What traditions or things have been passed down through your family generations? What spiritual things have been passed down? How have you been involved cross-generationally at Mars Hill? What have you learned through those interactions? How does generational activity impact discipleship and spiritual growth? 5/17/26 Matthew 20:20-28 Dr. Stephen George How do you define “greatness?" Jesus definition of greatness involves humility, faith and the way of the cross. Why do people have a such a hard time understanding this definition? What does the phrase “the path of greatness lies through the cross” mean to you? What does it look like? Suffering is a part of every humans life, and especially for the Christian. How does suffering tie into the idea of greatness? Why do you think Jesus highlights serving as the model of greatness? What does that mean for us today? 5/10/26 Genesis 4:1-7 "Origins, pt. 14: Outside the Garden" Pastor Aaron Crawford Appropriately with this being Mother’s Day weekend, we start with the birth of two boys. What is significant about Eve’s response to becoming a mother? Why are children such a blessing from the Lord? What do you make of Cain and Abel presenting offerings to the Lord before offerings were a specified part of worship? How does Abels offering of “the best” correlate to how we should approach God in our lives? What does this look like for us? Why do you think there is such an emphasis on “the heart” and “faith” being the key components in Abel’s sacrifice being accepted? How is God’s mercy shown to Cain through the conversation they have? What do you think God wanted Cain to understand? Aaron reminded us that our moments of failure and sin are not permanent. How does this play into our process of sanctification as Christians? How would you describe sin? What types or forms of sin have you seen it take within your own life? Do you think people typically underestimate their sinfulness? Why or why not? God tells Cain that he can rule over the temptation to sin. How do we practically do that in our lives?

Mars Hill Community Church (Powder Springs, GA) is an independent, non-denominational Bible church serving Cobb and Paulding Counties for over 25 years. We are resolutely focused on investing our lives in sharing Jesus Christ and growing His followers. We invite you to join in life-giving community, transformational Bible study, and kingdom-focused ministry. Check out these resources from Pastor Tom related to his August 16 sermon: Did the Whole Earth Settle at Shinar? (Answers in Genesis) Search for the Tower of Bible (Expedition Bible) YOU ARE WELCOME HERE Mars Hill Community Church exists to invest our lives in sharing Jesus Christ and grow His followers. PLAN YOUR VISIT WHAT WE BELIEVE NEW? START HERE! LEARN MORE LIVESTREAM SERVICE WATCH NOW SUPPORT BY GIVING DONATE WELCOME WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE Mars Hill Community Church is an independent, non-denominational Bible church serving the communities of Cobb and Paulding Counties for over 25 years. We are resolutely focused on investing our lives in sharing Jesus Christ and growing His followers. We invite you to join in life-giving community, transformational Bible study, and kingdom-focused ministry. LEARN MORE LISTEN TO SERMONS UPCOMING EVENTS Learn More Learn More Learn More Address 109 Mars Hill Road Powder Springs, GA 30127 Phone (678) 797-0814 Email contact@marshillcc.com Connect STAY UP TO DATE Keep up with current events, sermons, & news from MHCC! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOLLOW THE PODCAST UPCOMING EVENTS

Baptism "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life." Romans 6:4 Buried with Christ and Raised to Walk in Newness of Life Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change. It doesn’t change our eternal destiny or our standing with God. Rather, it is a public expression of what has already transpired in our lives. It is a declaration of our faith in Christ and our decision to become one of His followers. A good illustration of the significance of baptism is that of a wedding ring. The ring is a symbol of the love and promises shared by husband and wife. It is worn proudly as an expression of belonging to another and as an expression of love for another. Like the wedding ring, baptism is a symbol. And, like the ring, it is a significant one – for it is the one our Lord himself gives us. Common Baptism Questions I Want To Be Baptized

The Glavda people of Nigeria and Cameroon still don't have the entire Bible in their own language. Let's change that. View Progress Update Glavda: A Language, A People The Glavda people's longing for Scripture began whern they witnessed other people groups around them complete translations of Luke's Gospel and produce the "JESUS" film. They wanted God's Word too, so they joined with other area language groups to pursue the same thing! Extreme violence at the hands of radical insurgents caused delays to the project—forcing translators to flee for their lives—but team members remained committed to completing the work. They successfully developed a writing system and produced Luke's Gospel and the "JESUS" film in their language. Through the project's second phase and still today, the political climate has been no less challenging. From 2019 to 2023, the Glavda worked on translating Matthew, Mark, John, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, and James. This project continues where they left off: working toward the completion of their full New Testament. The Glavda team's perseverance in Bible translation—despite insurgency and forced evacuation from their homes—is a powerful testimony to their hope in God's Word alone for lasting peace and strength. Believers still struggle with the influence of African Traditional Religion, but God is bolstering their faith. Church leaders fell confident that more Scripture in Glavda will deepen their understanding of Christ's rich love for them and His power over the darkness that surrounds them. BE A PART OF IT. View Progress Update Every $35 you give can support translation of a verse from the New Testament into Glavda. $35 = 1 verse. $105 = 3 verses. $525 = 15 verses. $1,000 = an entire chapter! $59,525.39 raised of $53,000 goal! All Scripture, All People Over 1 billion people still don’t have the full Bible in their language. In partnership with the global church, we are working to make all Scripture available to all people through the translation of God’s Word. The mission of Seed Company is to accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships. Frequently asked questions What is Seed Company? Seed Company, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Watermark member Davis Powell, is focused on accelerating Bible translation. They partner with local churches, translation organizations, and leaders to ensure that Bible translation is community-owned, sustainable, and delivered in a language and format people truly understand. To date, Seed Company has helped bring God’s Word to over 2,400 language communities. Learn more. How does Bible translation work? The process of translating Scripture involves linguists, local churches, and native speakers working together to ensure accuracy and clarity in every verse. How can Seed Company use my gift? Each Bible translation project requires funding for essential needs such as training, equipment, travel to and from workshops, testing the translation within the community, investor reporting, and effective project management. Seed Company works closely with field partners to establish sound project planning, benchmarks, and other forms of accountability. All projects are closely monitored to ensure an appropriate percentage of each investment goes directly toward needs in the field. While many local communities contribute financially or through in-kind support—such as services or gifts—Seed Company often provides additional funding to help cover living expenses for translators and their families. This helps prevent costly work stoppages and keeps translation efforts moving forward, reflecting a commitment to both acceleration and innovation. What happens after I give? We’ll keep the church updated on how many translation projects are supported through this initiative. You'll also have the opportunity to continue praying for the people and language communities impacted by your generosity. How far can my gift go? $35 helps translate a verse of Scripture into Glavda, the language spoken by the Glavda people group located in Nigeria and Cameroon. $105 helps translate three verses of Scripture into Glavda. $525 helps translate fifteen verses of Scripture into Glavda. $1,000 helps translate an entire chapter of Scripture into Glavda. $53,000 could help complete the Glavda translation of the New Testament.

OUR MISSION The mission of Mars Hill Community Church has been given to us by Jesus: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go there for and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold I am with you always to the end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20 In light of Jesus' words to His disciples, Mars Hill Community Church exists to invest our lives in sharing Jesus Christ and grow His followers. OUR VALUES While our mission is why we exist, our values are what we do to accomplish our mission. As Disciples of Jesus Christ, our values are key commitments to which we are resolutely devoted and virtues in which we aspire to grow both individually and corporately. Prayerfully Dependent Cultivate relationship with God through regular prayer Our efforts are in vain if we are not abiding in Christ through prayer. Prayer is the common thread that runs through all areas of our Christian walk. Through prayer we can pursue a relationship with God that is both intimate and dependent. Ministry Minded Actively develop and deploy spiritual gifts to serve the others. When most of us think of ministry, we immediately think of "professional" ministers. However, the Scripture clearly teaches that every disciple of Jesus is also a minister. The Holy Spirit grants unique gifts to all born again Christ followers. These gifts are meant to be deployed in the body of believers to help the body mature and grow. Biblically Centered Be defined and directed by God's Word The Bible is God’s holy, inerrant word. God’s word serves as the foundation of our life and it is essential to understanding God, mankind, history, and life in general. The Bible is truth that rightly defines us and directs us in all areas of our lives. Missionally Engaged Seeking opportunities to have gospel conversations locally and globally The Church is the hope of the world. We have been entrusted as ambassadors with the message of reconciliation. Therefore, our ultimate motive in every relationship is to embody and proclaim the life giving message of hope and restoration only found in Jesus. We accomplish this by actively seeking to create "God-space" in all our relationships through loving service and conversation. Relationally Connected Build authentic Relationships of Encouragement and Accountability All of us have a deep longing for community in our lives. We need others in our lives and cannot be all that God has intended us to be without significant, meaningful relationships with others. It's in authentic relationships with others that we can look most like Jesus. Courageously Generous Living as a faithful steward, rather than an owner, of resources entrusted to us. Jesus identifies wealth as one of the primary competitors for our heart's affection. As a disciple of Jesus we must regularly remind ourselves that we are simply managers of our resources rather than owners. We give to the purposes and work of God not to gain anything from Him but to demonstrate our gratitude and trust. We regularly need to be challenged to courageously give. When we do, we will see God's faithful provision and love.

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FCA - Dominican Republic TO SEE THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TRANSFORMED BY JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE INFLUENCE OF COACHES AND ATHLETES FCA Dominican Republic exists to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the evangelism and discipleship of coaches and athletes. FCA DR has a team of 13 individuals currently working in 6 major areas of the DR—Higuey, La Romana, San Pedro de Macoris, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo, and Dajabon. FCA DR has a ministry strategy of “to and through the coach.” Many athletes come from broken homes and end up spending more time with their coaches than with parents, teachers, or other adults. We believe if we can reach and disciple the coaches and their families in the Gospel, they can in turn disciple their players and families, which in turn can change an entire community. Donate Website Contact Dominican Republic Mission Trip - February 2025: Update #4 Emotions were high going into our fourth and final day. In the morning, we visited another baseball field where FCA has partnered with... Mission Trip Updates Jennifer New Feb 26, 2025 2 min read Dominican Republic Mission Trip - February 2025: Update #3 God provided a third beautiful day in the Dominican Republic for the Mars Hill team. We woke to breakfast on the patio (they do not have... Mission Trip Updates Glenda Stewart Feb 21, 2025 2 min read Dominican Republic Mission Trip - February 2025: Update #2 Today we traveled to another field where we met a group of baseball players who were training. Tim shared the gospel with the boys and... Mission Trip Updates Melinda Cope Feb 19, 2025 1 min read Dominican Republic Mission Trip - February 2025: Update #1 Day one began with a team meeting to discuss and prepare for our day and then personal quiet time with the Lord in prayer. Then we all... Mission Trip Updates Laura Dunn Feb 19, 2025 2 min read

JUNE 22-25, 2026 Join the Fun! It's Free! Power Up Club (PUC) is MHCC's version of Vacation Bible School. PUC is designed specifically with elementary aged kids in mind but everyone has a great time, even the parents! Our 75 minute club is jam packed with games, skits, music, snacks, and stories. And because summer in Georgia is hot, water games are a must! Plan to get a little wet! We have 19 different clubs hosted in the front yards of neighborhood homes PLUS a club at church each day from Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25. Our 2026 Club Locations CRAWFORD FRONT YARD 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 144 Boxwood Way Dallas, GA 30132 Pre-Register RUNYON FRONT YARD 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 332 Chamberlyn Ln Hiram, GA 30141 Pre-Register STILES FRONT YARD 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 1266 Boone Hall Dr Powder Springs, GA 30127 Pre-Register WALDRON FRONT YARD 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 1405 Echo Mill Dr Powder Springs, GA 30127 Pre-Register MISSION 1:27 WALTON 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 1570 Roberta Dr Marietta, GA 30008 Closed to Public DAY FRONT YARD 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 440 Gunnell Rd Dallas, GA 30157 Pre-Register DESMARAIS FRONT YARD 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 224 Brightwater Dr Dallas, GA 30157 Pre-Register GUNTER FRONT YARD 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 2871 Cressington Bend Kennesaw, GA 30144 Pre-Register SMITH FRONT YARD 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 1206 Embassy Court Powder Springs, GA 30127 Pre-Register WEINMEISTER FRONT YARD 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 917 Dual Hall Ct Powder Springs, GA 30127 Pre-Register WHITENER FRONT YARD 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM 5181 Hadaway Rd Kennesaw, GA 30152 Pre-Register HARRISON FRONT YARD 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 5536 Clipper Bay Dr Powder Springs, GA 30127 Pre-Register HOLST FRONT YARD 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 1556 Halisport Lake Dr Kennesaw, GA 30152 Pre-Register MHCC COURTYARD 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 109 Mars Hill Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127 Pre-Register NEW FRONT YARD 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 2597 Cricket Ct Marietta, GA 30064 Pre-Register WHITEHEAD FRONT YARD 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 4516 Creekwood Circle Kennesaw, GA 30152 Pre-Register WOSTBROCK FRONT YARD 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM 5675 Rutland Dr Powder Spring, GA 30127 Pre-Register Interested in Providing Support for PUC? Donate Food for PUC View Our Prayer Guide Frequently Asked Questions What is a Power Up Club? Power Up Clubs are super fun, high-energy gatherings located in the front yards of local homes. Mars Hill Community Church trains and sends a Power Up Team to lead each club at Host Homes throughout the surrounding community neighborhoods. Who should attend? What are the ages for kids? A Power Up Club is designed for elementary-aged children, but all kids—toddlers to teens—can join the fun! There's something for everyone. Even parents love to stay, watch and enjoy the adventure. What happens during a Power Up Club? Lots of FUN! Games, music, skits, snacks, stories, laughter... and oh, by the way, you will get wet! Is Power Up Club free? YES! Just show up and enjoy the fun!

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Semillas de Vida EXALTING THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THE TEACHING OF BIBLICAL TRUTH Semillas de Vida is a church plant located in the north central region of Costa Rica that is devoted to growing a healthy body of believers into a congregation of disciples who make disciples. This is accomplished by faithful, expository preaching and intentional small group studies to assure that each member can articulate the gospel clearly and understands their role as a part of the body which includes a calling to obedient participation in the expansion of the kingdom of God. Semillas de Vida has ministries operating five days a week and is building a library of Biblically sound, theologically and spiritually helpful resources for their congregation to be able to check books out from. Donate Website Contact Costa Rica Mission Trip - June 2025: Update #5 We kicked things off with breakfast and a devotional from Caden, who focused on the story of Rahab and how the lessons from her life can... Caleb Pratt Jun 13, 2025 2 min read Costa Rica Mission Trip - June 2025: Update #4 We started off the day with a devotional led by Alec right after breakfast. It was a good moment to regroup as a team and take stock of... Caleb Pratt Jun 12, 2025 2 min read Costa Rica Mission Trip - June 2025: Update #3 We kicked off the morning with another Costa Rican staple: gallo pinto, along with the usual eggs, toast, coffee, and juice. Mark... Caleb Pratt Jun 11, 2025 2 min read Costa Rica Mission Trip - June 2025: Update #2 We started the morning with breakfast at the hotel. Most of us had some mix of eggs, toast, and gallo pinto, along with local coffee and... Caleb Pratt Jun 10, 2025 2 min read Costa Rica Mission Trip - June 2025: Update #1 We kicked off the trip early with a 7:00 AM meetup at the Atlanta airport. After checking bags and getting through security, the team... Caleb Pratt Jun 9, 2025 1 min read