Come To The Table

Life is FULL of decisions. Every day, we have to decide what we want to eat, what clothes to wear… and those are just a couple of the choices we have to make. There’s also plenty of BIG decisions in life; where to live, what career path to follow, who to marry… Pastor Mark encourages you in his message today to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit so that you can know which way God is leading you. Not...

You know, one can imagine what it’s like to be a king on some remote island somewhere… Servants everywhere, some bringing you food, some waving palm branches over you to keep you cool. All day long, you just do whatever you want, and your servants are there to wait on you hand and foot; A life in the lap of luxury. Today in his message, Pastor Mark shares with you that being part of the body of th...

Going through life without guidance can be a real challenge. That’s why it’s so important to have people like parents, grandparents, mentors, and pastors to pour into the lives of others, especially those who are younger. There’s so much wisdom that can be passed along that will save many from having to learn things the hard way. In his message today, Pastor Mark is going to tell you about how Pau...

Are the spiritual leaders and mentors in your life teaching doctrine that agrees with the Holy Spirit? Does their teaching agree with everything that's in The Bible? Today, Pastor Mark will explain how the first church was inspired directly by the Holy Spirit moving through all the members and doing great works. The Holy Spirit should inspire the teaching and leadership in any church today, too. T...

The ultimate source of the Scriptures and their meaning is the Holy Spirit. The Word of God is inspired by the Holy Spirit, Who moved in people's hearts, to reveal to them what to write down. Everything you read in the Bible is trustworthy, because even though man wrote it down, the Holy Spirit inspired it. Any doctrine that's contrary to what God's Word says is false, because it's not of the Holy...

All it takes to be saved and inherit eternal life in heaven is faith. A faith in Jesus, and that His sacrifice was enough to wash you clean of your sins. The same faith that Paul talked about right after the days of Jesus is the same faith that leads to salvation now. And it's meant for everyone to receive, no matter your past. God made it clear that His Word is meant to be preached to all people...

Jew or Gentile, slave or free – salvation is for everyone. Jesus made a way for all to get to heaven. No matter someone's background or where he or she came from, God can move. No matter what nationality, race, size, or age someone is, God can move in his or her heart and give that person eternal life, too. Jesus died for everyone when He was sacrificed on the cross. Pastor Mark wants you to know...

If God is for you, who could stand against you? When you commit your life to service for God and spreading the Good News of salvation, you have nothing to fear. Whatever obstacle comes your way, you can get through it because God will make a way. You just have to trust that He will when the time comes. Pastor Mark is going to encourage you today to face your obstacles and hardships with confidence...

Just like a soldier trains for the battlefield to be prepared for times of war, a Christian soldier should train to be ready for times of spiritual warfare. While times are easy, you should be learning and memorizing God's Word, so you can draw from those Scriptures when the days get harder in the battles. Today, Pastor Mark will encourage you to put in the work behind the scenes in your walk with...

Opposition to the advancement of God's Word always follows revival and movements of God. Satan, the enemy, doesn't want to lose more people doomed to hell with him. He wants them to serve him and ultimately have the same judgment he does. When God moves, so does Satan. You need to be ready for it. In today's message, Pastor Mark will warn you to be on the lookout for Satan's opposition. Living out...

Opposition will eventually come when you commit your life to serving God. Satan won't just sit by and idly watch people be saved without doing something to interfere. It might be big, it might be small, but he moves wherever God moves. Your heart needs to be ready for those times when they come. Today, Pastor Mark is going to prepare you for the times of the enemy's attacks. They usually come when...

There is always hope while you’re still breathing – you can be saved simply by placing your trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But, as Pastor Mark will warn in today’s message, it doesn’t get easier as you get older. The more you resist His invitation and say “no” to the offer Jesus extended on the cross, the more likely you are to continue down that path. You do not want to continue to put o...

Have you ever talked with a devout member of the Mormon church or perhaps a Jehovah’s Witness? They may offer some of the most challenging conversations you’ll have in sharing the Gospel. They often have very strong convictions and a comprehensive understanding of their own religion, along with a playbook for every argument you may try to present. As Pastor Mark will point out in today’s message,...

Before you start going around examining others’ lives, it’s important that you dedicate time to some honest introspection. What kind of fruit are you bearing? Would the people around you say that they see Jesus in your words, actions, and attitudes? If you’re following Him, you won’t live a perfect life, but your life should demonstrate a trend of growth in the fruits of His Spirit. As Pastor Mark...

In a battle, the element of surprise brings a massive advantage to the attacking party. Even an outnumbered, outgunned force significantly increases its chances of victory if its enemy is caught off guard. As Pastor Mark will warn us in today’s message, we’re entrenched in a spiritual battle, and it’s crucial that we’re alert and ready for the attacks of the enemy. Our enemy loves to lull us into...

Do you remember the last time God spoke to you? I’m not talking about an audible voice coming down from Heaven, that’s rare… but when’s the last time you heard His voice speak to your heart? For many believers, it’s a challenge to remember a moment like that. It isn’t something unique to the people we read about in Scripture; God will speak to you if you give Him the opportunity. As Pastor Mark wi...

Following the leading of the Holy Spirit can be a real challenge in this life. As Pastor Mark points out today, as a young believer, or in a situation where you really don’t have any other choice, following the Spirit may come naturally. But in day-to-day practice, it’s easy to rely on yourself and ignore God’s guidance. To follow Jesus and allow His Spirit to move through you requires faith and i...

This account of King Herod’s untimely death is not only presented in Scripture, but in the records of Josephus – a well-respected historian of the time. It offers a warning to any who would try to take glory that should be directed to God while also persecuting those He loves. We may not see people bowing down before leaders today, but the fervor some have for their political icons can be a form o...

When you lose someone to death, it hurts. Words fail to express the inner turmoil and pain you experience in that moment. Even the knowledge that they’re with God in Heaven may only be a small consolation. You want them here with you now. As Pastor Mark will explain in today’s message, those feelings are natural, and God can handle your pain in that moment. Why doesn’t God stop us from experiencin...

An important part of your development as a follower of Christ is learning patience. This will test your faith, and you’ll find it easy to allow your passion to wane as you wait on God to lead you to the next step or open that next door for you. As Pastor Mark will point out today, you’re not alone in that. In today’s passage, we see that even the Apostle Paul had periods of waiting on God to lead...

Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and you can likely think of a few more holidays we celebrate as Americans that have nothing to do with Christianity. Is there any harm in participating in these? As Pastor Mark will point out in today’s message, as long as they don’t become idolatrous or seen as a requirement for faith, it’s not wrong to take part in these kinds of things.  As we’ll find in...

There’ve been many examples in the history of Christianity, as well as in Judaism in general, where man has added conditions or even entire new laws to the Law that God ordained in Scripture. In today’s passage, we’ll witness Peter struggling with this and stepping into God’s New Covenant with faith. Peter struggled to accept God’s new work, which expanded the boundaries of his religion to invite...

We aren’t saved by our obedience to the Law found in Scripture. If we could keep it perfectly, we could earn our place in God’s presence, but as Pastor Mark will remind us in today’s message, that simply isn’t possible. So, if it’s impossible to live by the Laws that God set in place, how can we ever be worthy to be in His presence? Are we doomed to a life of sin, separated from Him? …No, that’s w...

When you spot a guy covered in tattoos, it’s easy to picture him as someone who might be a troublemaker. So, rather than chatting with that person or spreading the gospel, you’d probably choose to head in the opposite direction, wouldn’t you? Have you ever thought that the story behind that guy’s tattoos might be tied to his emotional pain and suffering? Today, Pastor Mark shares a heartfelt remin...

So, here's the thing: God gave Peter the green light to eat pork, which totally threw him for a loop! You see, he had been raised on the idea from the Old Testament that munching on unclean animals was a no-go. Quite the twist, right? Today, Pastor Mark dives into the intriguing reason why God gave Peter the green light to eat what was considered unclean. In the Old Testament, God had a special mi...