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How hard is it to wait for God’s guidance? We often want answers now, and mistakenly can take situations into our own hands. Sometimes, the Lord simply wants us to wait and trust in Him. Throughout history, God has orchestrated the lives of many according to His will and according to His timing. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will continue to unpack Jacob’s walk with the Lord. Even some of the mo...

Have you given everything in your life over to God? He wants to supply and sustain you, and even more so, He wants to know you! When we are called to follow Christ, He wants us to surrender all to Him. The temptation from the enemy is to keep some back so that we can still control parts of our own lives. Today, Pastor Mark will examine the maturing process that took place in Jacob, and how his off...

The Lord desires for us to be in fellowship with one another, and to worship Him together. There are many benefits to being involved in the local church. Because of this, the enemy is quick to steer you away or justify reasons not to go. It is healthy to consider if your church involvement has been consistent. Today, Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to evaluate their relationship with God and...

A common misconception is that Spiritual works are what determine one’s eternity. The reality is that only through a true relationship with God, can one be saved. It is about a heart change first, which then leads to actions. Have you turned your heart towards God, or are you merely checking some boxes? In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will continue to look at the life of Jacob and the lessons tha...

Do you have a good pulse on what is filling your child’s heart, mind, and time today? They are surrounded by so many distractions and the enemy wants nothing more than for parents to leave them alone. We must be vigilant to combat the enemy’s attempts to steal the hearts of our kids in a fallen world! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will challenge parents to be engaged with their children. We cann...

Isn’t it incredible that the God of the universe doesn’t just reluctantly welcome us in, but He genuinely desires us? As humans, we love to be cherished, valued and pursued. No matter what you have done, the Lord is running after you with open arms to welcome you “home” in relationship with Him. In today’s teaching, Pastor Mark will look at Jacob and Esau, and how their reunion is an example of Ch...

Have you ever overcome a difficult situation? Odds are you have! However, at the same time, odds are that you’re going to face another tough situation, and it may be even worse! These types of things are all a part of life. In fact, Jesus even tells us of this in His word. Today, Pastor Mark is going to be sharing a message with us that reminds us of one of the most difficult things God brought Hi...

Have you ever met someone who no matter how sick they got, or how bad things in their life were going, they never acted like anything was wrong? Sometimes we even look at those people and wish we were able to go through trauma like that, but oftentimes those types of people end up reaching a breaking point! In today’s message, Pastor Mark is going to be talking about people who continue to blow th...

Just like seasons are a part of each calendar year, they are also a part of our lives. At some point, we will all face difficulty, and at other times we will face victory! This is no surprise to God. In fact, even in the Bible, His word tells us that in our lives we will face trouble, but to take heart because He has overcome the world! In today’s message, Pastor Mark is going to be sharing with u...

Have you ever felt comfortable in life having almost everything you needed when all of a sudden you felt a strong pull to go somewhere else? Or have you ever had a situation where you were invited somewhere and you only wanted to go if one of your friends was going as well? These two situations are very similar to what we’re going to be talking about today. In our message, Pastor Mark is going to...

Have you ever found yourself enjoying life and living comfortably when suddenly everything starts to feel like it’s crumbling below you? It’s a scary feeling to suddenly not have that security we once did, but what if I told you that sometimes the only way God is able to work in our lives is by bringing change to them? Today, Pastor Mark is going to be sharing a message with us where He talks abou...

Mowing the yard. Running kids to practice. Washing dishes. Raking leaves. Folding laundry. All of these seem like daily tasks to me, not really defined as work. Because when I think of work I think of employment. Not so with God. Pastor Mark reminds us today that everything we do, whether big or small, is to be done with care and thoroughness. 

Laban, Jacob’s father-in-law, wasn’t a believer. But, he did have the sense to recognize a good thing when he saw it. Actually, it was Jacob and Laban didn’t want to lose him. Want to know why? It comes down to two words that Pastor Mark explains today as work ethic. Did you know that how well and hard you work is a testament to the name of Jesus? Take a moment to reflect on what your work is sayi...

Four wives. Numerous sons. Working for a dishonest man. All because of Jacob’s decision to engage in deceit. You might think this is a pretty hefty consequence, but I contest that sin is heavier. God has a reason for His actions and we see this playing out in Leah and Rachel’s sprint to win Jacob’s favor as Pastor Mark explains today. Will you view your life experiences and situations as workouts...

What a rivalry we hear about from Pastor Mark today! Two women fighting for their man to notice them. This isn’t anything new. But there IS something in Jacob’s story that we can learn. Despite the mess we find ourselves in because of our sins, God works everything together for our good and HIS GLORY! Remember that only through repentance, spiritual wrestling, and submission to God will we experie...

Sin usually has consequences in some way or another. Jacob’s sin was deceit and in a chain of events, he lived with polygamy. He was married to two sisters, Rachel and Leah. Can you imagine? How they battled for his love, affection, and time is weird. They had a baby race as Pastor Mark tells us today. I want to leave you with some food for thought. What are your steps to attaining love? Do you ba...

You reap what you sow, but if if you don’t sow anything, then all you’ll have to reap are weeds. If you’ve ever seen a garden that was left untended for long enough, then you know that sometimes it’s almost impossible to ever realize it was even a garden at all. If you ever want to see it bear fruit again, you’re going to have to put on some gloves and get out there and start pulling. In today’s m...

Water is essential to all life. The earth is made up of two-thirds water. The human body is made up of two-thirds water. Without water, all life on earth would cease to exist. Plants need water to grow. People and animals need water to drink. We don’t just need any water, but it’s vital that the water we drink is clean and free of anything that would cause us harm. In today’s message, Pastor Mark...

Do you know that feeling when you just close your eyes for a “second” and when you wake up your world has completely been changed? It was daylight when you started and suddenly it seems that hours have gone by and twilight has set in. It can really shake you up, but you know what? The world doesn’t stop when you do. The clock keeps ticking and the earth keeps spinning. In today’s message, Pastor M...

Have you ever tried so hard at something and realized that you were just way over your head? Maybe this is a little silly, but imagine trying to fly by flapping your arms. It’s ridiculous right? You can flap as much as you want, and you can train and condition and develop your technique, but you’re never going to fly. It’s just not Going to Happen. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches you that...

Are you exhausted from the relentless burden of carrying the heavy load of your past mistakes and regrets, as if shackled to a never-ending chain of sorrow? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how there are two different types of sorrow: Godly sorrow, and worldly sorrow, and how one will set you free. Worldly sorrow makes you feel guilty, ashamed, or simply fear the consequences. Godly sor...

In a fast-paced world, it's all too easy to get caught up in the noise of daily life, chasing temporary pleasures and material gains. Everything is fighting for your attention so that it can control your life. But, as Pastor Mark talks about in today’s message, your main focus in life needs to be on the Lord. The Scriptures remind us that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, all else falls into...

Are you tired of being led astray by your emotions? Do you feel like you are being pulled in two different directions - what you feel you should do, and what the Lord calls you do to? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how feeling will deceive you, and that you should anchor your life on the foundation of the Lord. How often have we let our feelings dictate our decisions, only to find our...

Are you seeking guidance on how to navigate life's complex decisions? While God calls us to obey all authority, there is one exception. In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how you need to obey all authority, except for when the authority is demanding you turn your back on the Lord. We are human, and at times, the directions given by those in power may diverge from God's will. It is during...

As Pastor Mark continues his teaching series through the book of Genesis, he’ll be challenging you to spend intimate time with the Lord on a daily basis. Living in this world is difficult, the only way you can properly serve the Lord is by being in the Word and in prayer along with fellowshipping with other Christians. When people encounter you, do they sense the Spirit of the Lord? When you open...