September 20, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org

Title: "Wisdom, Limitations, and Humble Dependance"

Text: Proverbs 30:1-33

Sermon Points:

1) We must trust God alone for comprehensive wisdom.

2) We need an honest perspective of our own limitations.

3) We need to embrace limits to avoid the harm of self-exaltation.

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September 13, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org

Title: "The Fear of the Lord"

Text: Proverbs 14:26-27; 15:33; 16:6; 23:17-18

Sermon Points:

1) The fear of the Lord leads to genuine repentance.

2) The fear of the Lord means we humbly walk in the Lord's ways and not our own.

3) The fear of the Lord is a fortress of protection and a fountain of life.

4) The fear of the Lord gives us an eternal perspective.

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September 6, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org

Title: "Leadership and Authority"

Text: Proverbs 20:28; 21:1; 29:14, 18

Sermon Points:

1) Good leaders have godly character.

2) Good leaders enact godly justice.

3) Good leaders have godly vision.

4) True authority comes from the King of kings.

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August 30, 2026. Guest Speaker: Pastor Bob Emrich. Bob is the pastor of Emmanuel Bible Baptist Church in Plymouth, Maine and one of the directors of Hope and Mercy Mission.

Psalm 46

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August 23, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org

Title: "Anger and Self-Control"

Text: Proverbs 14:29; 16:32; 19:11

Sermon Points:

1) Uncontrolled anger is destructive.

2) Self-control is one of the outworkings of godly wisdom.

3) Self-control stems from the realization of a forgiven past and of a glorious future.

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August 16, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.

Title: Pride vs. Humility

Text: Proverbs 11:2; 15:33; 16:5, 18-19; 22:4

Sermon Points:

1) Pride distorts the reality of our place in the world.

2) Humility allows us to receive Godly wisdom and honor.

3) Look upward to Christ who humbly came down to rescue proud sinners.

August 9, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.

Title: "God's Desire for His People"

Text: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Sermon Points:

1) Know the love of the Father.

2) Experience the grace of Jesus.

3) Enjoy the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

August 2, 2026. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org

Title: "Discipline, Correction, and Teachability"

Text: Proverbs 10:17; 15:31-33; 19:20; 20:30

Sermon Points:

1) The wise person seeks out instruction and learning.

2) The wise person seeks wise, Godly counsel and accountability.

3) The wise person learns from loving discipline.

4) Discipline and correction drive us into the heart of Jesus.

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