Timeless Truths

We love the story of self-invention, the person who is down and out and rises from the ashes. But what fuels a person to restart? It's not easy, so having the right starting point is the key. That's true of the Christian more than anybody. But what's our motivation, where do we start new? Of course, with the eternal Word of God. Matthew records Jesus' own words and works as he...

What does Jesus ask of those who follow him? It's not what you might expect, it certainly was not what early believers expected. Are you up to the challenge? Join us this episode as we consider what work Jesus has prepared for us to do. Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Copyright St. Mark Ministries. All Rights Reserve...

In order for us to demonstrate Christian character and integrity and produce good fruits in all areas of our life, we must remain connected to the Vine, the source of life and power for our souls, Jesus Christ. Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Copyright St. Mark Ministries. All Rights Reserved. No part of this audio broadc...

What is character? Character is the will to do what is right as God defines right, regardless of the cost. Join us this episode as we kickoff our brand-new sermon series, "Fresh Start."  Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Copyright St. Mark Ministries. All Rights Reserved. No part of this audio broadcast may be reb...

If you gain the whole world, Jesus says, it won’t be big enough or bright enough to cover up the stain of insignificance. No matter how many of these things you gain, it’s never enough to make you sure of who you are.  Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Copyright St. Mark Ministries. All Rights Reserved. No part of this audi...

The man hadn't always been blind. Maybe that's why he was ready to walk away with a half-way miracle. He thought it was good enough. But Jesus had so much more to offer, a greater miracle to work: an answer to prayers the man didn't even know he was praying. What about you? Are you content with a half way miracle when Jesus has so much more to offer? Join us this episode as we conti...

Have you ever felt like an imposter inside the church? Or maybe you’ve invited someone who has said, “I’d be struck by lightning if I walked through those doors!” As we read Jesus' miracle in Mark 8 this week, we witness Jesus bringing abundance to outsiders. Outsiders like you and me. Jesus even invites us to not be slow to understand the invitation he extends to everyone! Join us this episo...

Think of all of the people you crossed paths with last week. Maybe it was at work or at the grocery store or on the golf course. Do you see them? Sometimes Jesus brings people into our lives as an opportunity, sometimes it is a test. Sometimes ... it’s both. Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Copyright St. Mark Ministries. A...

Have you ever wondered what God thinks of you and your past sins? Maybe you’ve gotten caught up with how you appear to God, you imagine the judgment of God, and you start to feel guilt and shame because you know you haven’t lived up to his standard of perfection. Join us this episode as we continue our series on the book of Mark entitled, “The Royalty of Love.” We’re going to talk about what reall...

Because of science, the question, “When does life begin?” is no longer relevant today in the pro-life and pro-choice discussion. The question in the debate between the pro-life and pro-choice groups has now changed to “When does a fetus become a person?” or “When does a baby become a person?” The notion of personhood has to do with awareness. The pro-life view says the fetus is a growing person fr...

"Why do you condemn homosexuality and transgenderism when it's clear God made people that way and that he loves all people the same?" The Bible would say you have the gender you were created with. Science would say it's biology. Culture would say gender is a personal choice. Let's discuss this challenging topic together.  Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com F...

Many people cite the reason for rejecting Christianity and Jesus has nothing to do with the authentic Christian faith, much less Jesus. They just point to hypocrisy. The problem? Those who are calling out ”hypocrisy” don’t actually know what it is. Join us this episode as we explore one of the biggest reasons people reject the Christian faith.  Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Fin...

"Aren't Christians just a bunch of judgmental people? All they talk about is what's 'wrong' and who 'sins.' I'm all about love and acceptance."  It's easy to see where this sentiment comes from. Maybe Christians are too judgmental? How should we speak about such big things as "good and evil" or "right and wrong?" Maybe we should...

"How can a just and righteous God condemn people to hell?" We are talking about the same God, and God's love and justice answers the question. The simple fact is a loving God is not going to let people get away with sin like hurting innocent people. If God is loving, he has to be just. Join us this episode as we dig in to this tough question. Send a text Support the show StMarkMinis...

Mom, do you feel like you need to do it all? Do you reflect on the kind of mom you had, the kind of mom you were, or the kind of mom you wanted to be and shake your head? This episode, we'll come close to our God, who watches over us. We are never far from his sight, and he brings unique comfort to all who feel the sting of unmet expectations, enduring shame, and overpacked schedules. Send a...

"We learned that the Bible was just full of contradictions. Our professor even pointed out that the Gospels don’t even agree on the details of the resurrection. You would think if God wrote it, it wouldn’t have these kinds of problems. So, I never really picked up the Bible again.”  What would you say to this person?  We're tackling the question "Why believe the Bible when it is a b...

It's easy to categorize Jesus as a moral teacher, a holy man, a wise prophet. But what if he was more than that? What if he is who his followers have always said he was?  If he really was God, that would have profound effects on... everything! But is there any evidence to back up the claim? Join us as we answer the question, "Is there any proof that Jesus was God?" Send a text Suppo...

People assume that the existence of suffering is proof that God could not exist. “How could a good God allow a seven-year-old girl to die from cancer?” “How could God allow Christians to be persecuted and murdered in Ethiopia?” “How can a loving God allow a little three-year-old boy from Manitowoc to disappear?”Join us this episode as we challenge the assumption that the existence of pain and suff...

Faith in Jesus is not a blind faith, one absent of evidence rather saving faith in Jesus is a supernatural gift given by a gracious God whose left his fingerprints all over his creation ... and you. Join us this episode as we answer the question, "What proof do you have that God even exists?" Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , an...

The creation vs. evolution debate is not about religion versus science or the Bible versus science – – it’s about good science versus bad science. Likewise, it’s not about faith versus reason – – it’s about reasonable faith versus unreasonable faith. It may surprise you to see just who is practicing the bad science, and just who has the unreasonable faith. Join us this episode as we answer the que...

On that first Easter Sunday something got released into the world and it hasn’t been eliminated yet. Join us this episode to learn more. Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn . Copyright St. Mark Ministries. All Rights Reserved. No part of this audio broadcast may be rebroadcast or retransmitted without express written consent.

What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God? As we follow his final footsteps to the upper room on the night before his death, we see Jesus celebrate the Passover with his disciples. Jesus and disciples will eat a lamb, sacrificed for a ceremony with deep historical meaning. But the meaning of this ceremony will help us understand why Jesus is called the Lamb of God, and why he gives his body...

The crowd chose a criminal over Jesus. Judas chose money over Jesus. Peter chose his reputation over Jesus. Yet Jesus still continued to the cross. We've made other choices over Jesus and our sin is heavy but Jesus still went to the cross for us. His death on the cross takes away the weight of our sin. Send a text Support the show StMarkMinistries.com Find us on YouTube , Facebook , Instagram...

How would it feel if Jesus publicly called you out for the sins you keep secret? For the sins you try to justify? What would you say to Jesus? What if you knew that he was only doing this so that you would repent and turn away from your sin? When Jesus calls out his enemies - the Jewish leaders - their reaction shows the depth of their sinfulness, and the depth of Jesus' love for them. If Jes...

We have been following Jesus' final steps this since the middle of February. They are steps that have led to enemies, a tomb, suffering. The steps he'll take later this week will lead him to betrayal and death. Do we really want to follow him? Anybody in their right mind would say "no." But Jesus' gentle invitation to "pick up your cross and follow me" reminds us...