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While Jesus is preparing His disciples for the cross, the disciples are busy arguing about something entirely different: which one of them is the greatest. In response, Jesus turns their understanding of success, status, and significance upside down. In God's kingdom, greatness isn't found in climbing higher—it's found in serving lower. The way up is down. Join us as we explore Jesus' countercultu...

Podcast / Livestream DescriptionWhat does generosity reveal about your heart? In this message, Pastor David explores one of Jesus' most surprising teachings on money through the story of the widow's offering in Mark 12. While the world measures generosity by the size of the gift, Jesus measures it by the heart behind it. Through powerful stories of unexpected generosity, practical wisdom on money,...

How do you respond when you feel like an outsider? In Mark 7:24–37, Jesus encounters a desperate mother who seems to have every strike against her - she's a Gentile, an outsider, and someone many would have considered unworthy of God's attention. Yet her humble, bold, and persistent faith becomes one of the most remarkable examples in the Gospel of Mark. In this message, we explore what Jesus is r...

This week, we welcome guest missionary Randal Cheney who brings a fresh perspective and personal lived-experience from Mark 8:1–23. From the feeding of the four thousand to Jesus' warning about the "yeast" of the Pharisees and Herod, this passage challenges us to remember God's faithfulness, trust His provision, and guard our hearts from spiritual blindness. Join us as we explore what it means to...

In Mark 6:45–52, the disciples find themselves stuck in the middle of a storm - exhausted, afraid, and straining against the wind - when Jesus comes walking toward them on the water. In this episode, Ken reflects on this story through the lens of his own experience of following Jesus into uncertain and difficult waters. Together, we explore the tension of faith and fear, the reality of life’s “win...

What happens when caring for people starts wearing you down? In this teaching from Mark 6:30–44, we explore the very real experience of compassion fatigue — emotional, mental, and spiritual exhaustion from constantly carrying the needs of others — and how Jesus offers a better way: compassion resilience. As the disciples return exhausted from ministry, Jesus invites them into rhythms of rest, priv...

This week we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as a guest speaker Dr. Dave Martin teaches from Gospel of Mark 6:6–13. In this passage, Jesus sends out the twelve disciples two by two - not after they had everything figured out, but while they were still learning what it meant to trust Him. The teaching explored what it looks like to live on mission with dependence on God, courage in...

In a culture where everyone seems offended by everything, how do followers of Jesus navigate offense with wisdom, humility, and truth? In this teaching through Gospel of Mark 6:1–6, we explore the moment Jesus returned to His hometown, preached in the synagogue, and offended the very people who knew Him best. But this wasn’t merely hurt feelings — their offense revealed unbelief, pride, and resist...

Every one of us has prayed for healing - and experienced different answers. In Mark 5:21–37, Jesus meets both a desperate father and a suffering woman, revealing His power over sickness, delay, and even death. This sermon unpacks why healing is real but not predictable, and invites us into a simple, approachable way of praying for healing as a church family.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 5:21-37,...

In one of the most powerful stories in Mark 5, Jesus confronts a man completely overtaken by bondage - and sets him free. But this isn’t just an extreme story… it’s a mirror. In a world of unprecedented advancement, we’re still deeply enslaved—to addiction, anxiety, distraction, and more. This message explores a counterintuitive truth: real freedom isn’t found in doing whatever we want, but in sur...

What do you do when the storm doesn’t stop—and Jesus seems silent? In this message from Gospel of Mark 4:35–41, we explore how faith is formed not in calm waters, but in real-life storms. Using the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Artemis II journey, this sermon contrasts human limits with the power of the God who speaks over chaos. You’ll be invited to wrestle with honest questions: Does Jesus care?...

Gospel of Mark 15: Seeds and Soil (4:1-20) do some people hear God’s Word and change… while others walk away unchanged? In this message from Mark 4:1–20, we explore Jesus’ parable of the sower and discover that the condition of your heart determines the fruit of your life. Whether you feel distracted, depleted, or spiritually stuck, this teaching will help you identify what’s really going on benea...

Counterfeits leave us empty. The empty tomb fills us up. In this Easter message from Mark 16:1–8, discover how Jesus emptied His life on the cross so your life could be filled with Him.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 16:1-8, Luke 23:33–34;44–46, Isaiah 53:5–6, Matthew 27:57–60, Romans 10:9-10.More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/  // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit...

What if your disappointment with God is actually rooted in the faulty expectations you brought to Him? On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus as King - but expected the wrong kind of King. In Mark 11:1–11, we explore the gap between what we expect from God and what Jesus actually came to do. What if He’s not here to meet your expectations - but to transform them? This message will challenge you...

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In Mark 3:13-19, Jesus forms His team - and it’s a surprising one: a rockhead, two status-chasing brothers, and even a future betrayer. Yet Jesus still calls them, showing that He doesn’t call the equipped - He equips the called. The pattern of discipleship is simple: be with Jesus first, then be sent by Jesus. Faithful ministry for the long haul isn’t built on perfection, but on ordinary people w...

In Mark 3:1–12, Jesus confronts the religious leaders over what truly honors God. When a man with a shriveled hand enters the synagogue, the Pharisees watch closely to see if Jesus will heal on the Sabbath—not because they care about the man, but because they want a reason to accuse Him. Jesus exposes their hardened hearts and shows that God’s commands were never meant to restrict life but to rest...

We’re launching 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting…  but before we begin, we have to ask a crucial question: Are we aiming at the right target? In Mark 2:18–22, Jesus is challenged about fasting, and His response reveals something deeper than a debate about food. It’s about what it truly means to follow Him. In a world where Christianity can easily drift toward performance, politics, self-improvement,...

s.o.a.p. mark 2. discovering what God is communicating to each of us in ch 2

In a world shaped by the attention economy, it can be hard to believe prayer really matters—but Genesis 18 shows a God who invites conversation and responds to intercession. In Mark 1:35–39, we see Jesus step into the eremos (silence and solitude), pray through interruptions, and come out with clear priorities for ministry. This message offers a realistic path forward: carve out 5–15 minutes of da...

This teaching explores Jesus’ healing power in Mark 1:29–39, where healing is not just a miracle but a pathway to restored lives and effective service. We’re reminded that we all carry wounds - physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual - and yet Jesus has authority to heal the whole person. This message traces God’s healing work across Scripture, wrestles honestly with the complexity of unansw...

Jesus steps into a synagogue and reveals a stunning truth: His authority isn’t just in His teaching - it sets people free. As Jesus confronts the darkness gripping a man’s life, we’re reminded that no one is too stuck, too bound, or too far gone for His freedom. // SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // Mark 1.21-28 More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP // Want...

In this message from Mark 1:14–20, we explore Jesus’ simple but life-altering invitation: “Come, follow me.” Before the disciples understand anything fully, they respond with immediate obedience—leaving their nets, their security, and their old lives behind. This sermon highlights a core truth: following Jesus always involves letting go of something old to take hold of something new. Through the G...

Where did your sense of identity come from—and what voice is shaping it now? In week three of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we step into Mark 1:9–13 and discover a powerful, countercultural truth: Jesus is declared beloved before He ever faces the battle. Before miracles, ministry, or temptation, the Father speaks identity—“You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” This m...