Come To The Table

Picture this: you're sitting in the exam hall, and that one answer is just dancing on the tip of your tongue, teasing you to remember it. Even if you give it your all to recall the answer, what happens if it never crossed your path during your study sessions? You'll never see that answer coming! In the same way, you might want to reach out to God and have a little chat. So, do you take some time t...

So, when you're brewing up some green tea or pouring yourself a cup of black coffee, guess what? The star of the show is water! It’s versatile enough to mix seamlessly with both tea leaves and coffee beans. Have you ever thought about giving that a go with another liquid? It won’t be that easy, right? In the same way, you could be navigating your life by your own cherished traditions. But what if...

Do you know how pessimistic people think? They always start by imagining the worst possible outcome in everything they tackle. So, when you're sending up a prayer for someone, how often do you feel like it's going to make a difference? You tend to assess things by observing the situation and imagining the worst-case scenario. It seems like your faith in God takes a blow during that time. Today, Pa...

A soldier needs a bulletproof vest that’s crafted from top-notch materials. If he's rocking a fake vest or none at all, that soldier's putting himself in serious danger, even from a less powerful weapon. Just like that, when you're out sharing the gospel, you might run into some pushback and rejection from folks you encounter. If you're feeling a bit spiritually and mentally fragile, it can really...

When you open a toolbox, do you expect to see twenty identical screwdrivers? Or would it make more sense to see a variety of tools, each one suited for a different kind of job? In the Kingdom of God, people with different talents and different gifts are assigned to all kinds of roles to accomplish the work of the Gospel. In today’s message, Pastor Mark wants you to realize that comparison is a dan...

Your life isn’t a surprise to God! Think of all of the struggles and trials you’ve gone through in this life. Think of the things that have gone wrong since you woke up this morning. God knew everything that would happen to you on your journey today, and yet He chose you for such a time and place as this. Pastor Mark reminds you today that God uses people from unusual backgrounds and circumstances...

If you’ve ever seen someone bungee jump, you know that the guide will lead the jumper to the edge of a platform, but then allow them to take the leap of faith on their own. God wants you to take the leap of faith in your own life, trusting in Him to bring you safely through the ordeal set in front of you. Pastor Mark teaches you today that God will sometimes require you to show proof that you trus...

Have you ever seen a potato grow? Well, you probably haven’t because they grow completely underground! It’s impossible to tell how a potato is growing because it needs to stay in the ground to properly form. You need to have faith that everything is going as it should be, even if you can’t see the results until the harvest. Pastor Mark wants you to realize today that Saul was one of those people w...

It always seems like a huge and scary thing to share the gospel with people. The reality is, it is scary, and it is a big deal. BUT, God sees that…God sees you in your fear, and yet He still calls you to share about His love! Because you have experienced it first-hand, who else better to share the gospel, to share Jesus?! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you to trust in the Lord, eve...

If God calls you to preach the truth to people, trust that He will give you the intelligent words to speak and the right tone that communicates respect and kindness! God will absolutely send you somewhere that you’re not qualified to go…that is the whole point! He will equip you to go and represent Him well! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will share how God doesn’t call the capable; He calls the...

When we work through bitterness and unforgiveness toward someone and release it to God, we can begin to heal. Whatever happened to you, you CAN recover from it. Your heart may not mend instantaneously, but with time and a lot of Jesus, there’s hope and healing in your future! Today, Pastor Mark will recognize that forgiveness isn’t easy. Handing over that personal and painful memory, including tha...

We cannot, in our natural form, turn away from sin in our own strength. We NEED the power of the Holy Spirit to help us get that sin, that separation from God, out of our lives. Now, here’s the good news: if you’ve given your life to God and have been baptized, you already have the power of the Holy Spirit living inside you!!! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will share a little about that good new...

God has personally given each and every one of us a gift - a talent, or something that we’re good at - that we can use to edify the body of Christ. Maybe you’re musical, maybe you’re good with kids, or maybe you’re good at making people feel seen. No matter what it is, YOU have a gift that God wants to use for His people! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will tell you a little about how God used hi...

God works in the most wonderful ways to lead people to salvation. He does not want you to live in uncertainty about your relationship with Him. Scripture encourages us to examine our lives to ensure we are grounded in the faith. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that this was addressed to believers. We should not live with doubts about our salvation. Without assurance, we cannot achieve v...

Salvation is a heart decision that results in a changed life. A person’s spirit must bear witness as a devoted believer in Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Mark warns that many simply give mental assent to the gospel but are not truly saved. It is common for people to believe with their heads but not with their hearts. The Bible teaches that even demons believe in Christ, but they will not enter...

What are the dangers of drifting away from God? In today’s message, Pastor Mark discusses the decline of Samaria into darkness and its vulnerability to Satanic activity. The Samaritans had intermarried and adopted a different religion. They had rejected their faith. They were suffering the results of sin. As demonstrated by the nation of Samaria, when we abandon the light of God, darkness prevails...

Many religions teach a figure similar to Jesus. Today, Pastor Mark discusses the heresy of believing in any path to heaven that does not recognize Jesus as the Son of God. It is important to understand who we are witnessing to and the flaws that exist in their current beliefs. Knowing the truth is vital to our witness. Belief in Jesus as anything but God is counterfeit. We should not mold our unde...

God uses difficult times to bring us closer to Him. In today's message, Pastor Mark reminds us that even the suffering of the tribulation is meant to open the eyes of the Jews. Sometimes we must experience hardship before we can truly see the light. We don't recognize our need for Christ until He is all we have left. God has always used persecution to open people's eyes and bring them back to Him....

The way we share the gospel can vary depending on whom we are speaking with. It might be a rebuke, a logical argument, or a gentle appeal. In today’s message, Pastor Mark suggests that, in general, a softer approach is preferable. He uses Stephen’s example as he addressed the Sanhedrin to illustrate this point. Stephen used history to remind the Jews of God’s preparation for the gospel. We can do...

We, Christians, were given a very clear command to share the gospel. Now, that doesn’t mean that if we fail to do so, maybe we get scared to speak up, or feel it’s the “wrong time”, God’s will will still be done. He doesn’t need you to do anything, but He wants YOU to share about what He has done!!! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you to be bold and courageous about sharing the gosp...

Sharing about your faith in God can be very daunting. A lot of people struggle with having the courage to speak about God…maybe that’s you, maybe you feel uncomfortable sharing your faith; remember that you’re not alone in that difficulty, most Christians face this at least once in their walk with the Lord. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will give you some pointers on how “easy” it can be to shar...

Speaking about the Gospel is preaching. If you’ve ever told someone about the gospel, about the good news of Jesus Christ, you were preaching…when put like that, it seems pretty simple, right? In today’s message, Pastor Mark will share how easy it can be to preach about Jesus, just like any pastor on a stage. There are so many opportunities for you to share your faith by telling people about what...

The people in this historical story were thankful for their persecution. Isn’t that crazy?! Can you imagine, going through just a sliver of what they did…that alone would be difficult, but counting themselves lucky to be even beaten for the Lord?! We can barely show up for church every week or pray every day. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will ask you how you would and will respond when persecut...

As Christians, we cannot sit aside and say God will handle it. God absolutely can. There is no doubt about it, but that doesn’t mean we get to be lazy Christians. God can do anything He wants… whenever He wants, but He wants to execute His plan with YOU! He wants YOU to be involved and active in His good plan! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will show you just how important you can be in building...

Peter appeared quite self-assured as he engaged with the elders, boldly accusing them of the murder of Jesus. Peter knew that God was right there with them, and the Holy Spirit was leading the way. After seeing Jesus face to face, post-resurrection, Peter found the courage to tackle every tough situation that crossed his path. Today, Pastor Mark encourages you to welcome that same boldness into yo...