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Have you wondered why God doesn’t change everyone’s hearts so that they believe in Him? The Bible says God doesn’t want anyone to go to hell, so if He’s all-powerful, why doesn’t He just make everyone a Christian? Man’s free will and God’s sovereignty seem like contradictions that have stumped theologians for centuries. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches that God gives all of us a choice. If...

The only way to get to heaven is by believing in Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But have you ever wondered how people in the Old Testament were saved? Heroes of the faith such as Abraham, Noah, and Job didn’t even have the Ten Commandments. The Bible says they were saved by faith, just like you and I are.  Today, Pastor Mark teaches that you’re saved through faith in Jesus Christ, not by following...

Maybe you’ve been in Christ for a while now, and you’ve started to look for more responsibility. Maybe you’ve been doing more at the church, giving more, spending more time in the Bible; and that’s great! But we can’t let ourselves forget who gave us the grace to do all these great things, or who gave us the desire to do them. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us how little we had do to with...

At some point, maybe you’re there right now, we have to lay our efforts down. We have to accept and be grateful that only, we aren’t enough; and can’t be enough to be right with God. Yes, there is still stuff God has for us to do while we’re here, but maybe there is also some sitting at the feet of Jesus too. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that this life isn’t all about achieving, it’s...

We’re called to be lambs among wolves, and bold even if it cost us something. The Apostle Paul was a grace teacher, but he was not afraid to correct errors, even publicly. Sometimes that’s what it takes to stop a virus from infecting the sheep. If Paul thought it was necessary shouldn’t we be brave enough to do the same? In today’s message, Pastor Mark examines how to deal with apostasy in the chu...

We have to be ever diligent and watch out for apostasy in the church; and always examine the teachers set before us to ensure that they are teaching sound doctrine. As Pastor Mark says in his message today, we’re just one generation away from apostasy. So, that’s why it’s important to trust but verify everything we’re taught. In today’s message, Pastor Mark brings to the forefront the importance o...

Grace isn’t an excuse to just do whatever our flesh desires. In today’s message, you’ll find out all about navigating faith, and freedom and getting along with others who might see things a bit differently. Pastor Mark is going to break it all down for us. You'll find out how Paul stood his ground on some pretty big issues. Pastor Mark will show us how to go about our journey today, figuring out h...

The fear of man and the pleasing of man will quench out the works of ministry God has for your life. Let’s be a people that will stand up for what God says is right, and live in such a way that affirms what we believe. Have you been struggling with doing what is right in the eyes of God because of what someone will think? In today’s message, Pastor Mark notes that he has to pray for boldness at ti...

You can’t add to Jesus. The Gospel is a one-step program! Believe Jesus finished the work. The word finished is a farming term, which means everything that needed to be done; was completely done, and nothing was left undone! We have a good God who draws, loves us, and keeps us with the Faith that He gave us. In today’s message, Pastor Mark calls us to wake up! Not we unwise to the devices of the d...

A man once said, "The law was the light that reveals how dirty the room is, not the broom that sweeps it clean." Wow isn’t that powerful! The law was never given to us to make us right with God; it was given to make us come to the end of ourselves and cause us to recognize that we need a savior. That savior’s name is Jesus! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that we aren’t building a house...

Most of us didn’t get to learn the truth of the Gospel from Jesus in person, but we’re fortunate to have the Apostle Paul fill in the gap in our understanding. Tradition can have a place in the church, but our traditions should never quench the Holy Spirit's moving. Have you noticed any of these traditions still holding your brethren captive? In today’s message, Pastor Mark you’ll learn about the...

The people around you are watching your life. What kingdom are you representing? Are you showing love, compassion, and mercy? Are you walking in forgiveness; are you being a peacemaker? What does your walk tell the world about the God you believe in? You’re called to represent the King well here on this earth! In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of the power of a testimony. The power of a t...

Let that sink in for a moment. Paul marveled that followers of Jesus could be tricked into falling back into their Jewish traditions. I once heard that tradition is just peer pressure from dead people. There was no clear conscience for the Jew before that generation. Once a year a sacrifice was made, but everyone knew there would be another. In today’s message, Pastor Mark us of the finished work...

Have you been to a church before that told you; that to be right with God you have to do a bunch of stuff? All the while they reinforced that you’ll never do enough to please Him. Friend, I’m telling you that the righteousness of God talked about in the Bible has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with Jesus. In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us of a biblical truth, that righteousn...

In our current culture, one of the biggest barriers to accepting Jesus is believing that someone who claims to be good could allow so much suffering. Every day, our world experiences more and more suffering, with seemingly no end in sight. In the midst of all of this, how do we know that Jesus is who He says He is? If you’re struggling with accepting God’s grace, Pastor Mark wants you to know that...

It’s safe to say that at some point in our lives, we’ve all had a guilty conscious. Whether it’s feeling shame from a mistake we made, or having issues letting go of the past, feeling guilty is all too common. Today in his message, Pastor Mark shows you the freedom you can experience by letting Jesus cleanse you of your mistakes. There’s no time to wait if you haven’t put Jesus in the center of yo...

Why is the nation of Israel considered God’s chosen people? Is it something they did to earn that status? In today’s message, Pastor Mark will unpack the history of Israel’s relationship with God, and where they stand today. Understanding happenings in our world through the lens of Scripture is so valuable! Our eyes should always be on what is happening with the nation of Israel, and the Lord comm...

The role of Israel throughout history, in the Bible, and even today, is both fascinating and extremely influential in what is still to come for this earth. Today, Pastor Mark will look at what was foretold in the Scriptures, what has happened to this point, and what to be looking out for as the end times approach. The Lord has asked us to be watchful for His return. Signs of the last days should b...

Just like a tree planted by water bears much fruit, so does a life that is rooted in God’s Word! As Jacob shares the blessings over his sons, he highlights the steadfastness of Joseph, despite his circumstances. Because of this faithfulness, Joseph and his family were blessed for many years to come, and we see that in history! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to be rooted i...

How can we know that the Word of the Lord is true and will always come to pass? Because it has time and time again! As Jacob spoke blessing and prophecy over his sons, we can look back over history and see how each one has been true to his word. The Bible is all truth, and remains our best guide! In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will continue to look at Jacob addressing each of his sons. As we hav...

There is no room for deception in the House of the Lord. Sin will always find you out! The example of Reuben shows us that not only his sin but also his hiding of it, paved the way for some difficult consequences. God has promised to forgive us of our sins if we simply confess and seek true repentance. Today, Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to come clean with any sins that are still being hid...

How are you maximizing the gifts and talents that God has given you? In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will look at the story of Jacob blessing his sons according to their deeds, and how this provides wonderful imagery of how we will stand before our Heavenly Father someday. We want to make Him proud! We know that our Salvation is not dependent upon our good works, but the Lord has called us to liv...

How does the life of Jacob speak to the faithfulness of God? Scripture is filled with stories like Jacob who serve as an example to the character and nature of our God. We can always rest in the power of these testimonies to know without a shadow of a doubt that the Lord will come through for us! Today, Pastor Mark will continue to unpack Jacob’s final days, and how he gave a powerful testament to...

Do you feel like the responsibilities of life are overbearing? Perhaps your physical and mental capacity is maxed out! Even Jacob at a very old age must have felt exhausted, but the Lord gave him the strength he needed. Likewise, the Lord will always supply us with everything we need to get through each day. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to stay faithful and trust in the...

Have you allowed the weight of the world, and various demands in your life, to choke out the feeling of peace that only comes through Jesus? The enemy wants to rob both believers and unbelievers of their peace. The stress, the conflicts, and the “hustle and bustle” of life can all turn our eyes away from the Lord. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will continue to speak on the only form of structur...