Come To The Table

Today, Pastor Mark will be encouraging you to serve the Lord with your children and to allow them to see God working in and through your life. Children mostly catch the Bible from their parents, not always by being taught. You have to practice what you preach so that your kids don’t think hypocrisy is normal. One of the most angering things to the Lord is religious hypocrisy. The Lord would rather...

As Pastor Mark continues his teaching series, he’ll be reminding you that it’s the kindness of God that draws men unto repentance. Yes, for some, it’s the fear of Hell and the fear of God’s punishment that gets their attention, but ultimately it’s God’s kindness that causes people to repent and be saved. Don’t allow the enemy to influence you to hit people over the head with the Bible, because tha...

Today, Pastor Mark will be challenging you to seek after the Lord when trials come your way, running from your problems is not the answer. As a Christian, you have the power of the Holy Spirit to get you through all aspects of this temporal life on Earth. All you have to do is cooperate with Him and follow His lead. Don’t be discouraged when you face hardships or persecutions, because Jesus Himsel...

Sin can feel good in the moment when you give in to it. It might even seem like the logical thing to do, and it’s definitely the easy choice to make most of the time. However, as Pastor Mark’s going to point out to you today, it always leads to regret. It leads to suffering and missing out on the blessings God has for you. God has such amazing blessings in store for you and plans to work through y...

Everyone has a choice of what they put their focus on. Do you focus on God, or on the world? The answer is simple in words but can be more difficult than we think in deeds. Today, Pastor Mark is going to show you the example of two brothers who each chose differently for themselves, and what happened as a result. To choose God as the focus of your life over the world is a life of blessing and joy:...

When God makes you a promise, He’s going to keep it. He made a promise to Abraham, as you’ll see today with Pastor Mark, that Abraham’s son Isaac would be the father of the nation of Israel. Even when God tested Abraham’s faithfulness to Him to see if he would kill Isaac if he was commanded to, Abraham didn’t fail. No matter what, Abraham trusted God. Despite odds that seem impossible, God proved...

Even when God’s will isn’t clear at the moment, when you put your trust in Him that He’ll work through whatever situation you’re in, you have nothing to fear. He’ll never leave you alone to fight your battles. All He wants is for you to stay faithful to Him, so He can be faithful to you, too, and work in and through your life. When you keep your focus on God, there’s nothing you have to fear. When...

Do you know that as Christians, we are called the bride of Christ? Thats right! In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how Jesus loves us so much that He came to earth to take us as His bride. He died on the cross and rose again three days later so that we could be with Him forever in heaven. Just like a bride prepares herself for her wedding day, you too should be preparing yourself for the...

Do you ever feel like serving the Lord is a chore? Like you're just going through the motions without truly feeling it in your heart? Truth is, as Pastor Mark details in today’s message, we are called to serve the Lord with a good heart. It's not enough to just do the right thing; we must do it with the right attitude as well. In fact, the Bible says that it's not obedient if you do something with...

Are you tired of constantly feeling like you're compromising your faith in your relationships? Do you feel like your current relationship is pulling you away from God? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how as Christians, we are called to be equally yoked with our partners, which means we should date Christians. Dating a nonbeliever can lead to challenges and temptations that can ultimate...

When we run to the Lord in prayer, we can find comfort and peace in His loving presence. He understands our struggles and our pain, and He offers us His unconditional love and support. When we turn to Him, we can find the strength to face whatever challenges come our way. He will provide for us when we run to Him! Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? When life's challenges seem too much t...

Are you feeling like you've got everything figured out when it comes to your faith? It's easy to fall into the trap of pride, thinking that we know all there is to know about God and our relationship with Him. But, as Pastor Mark talks about in today’s message, there is always more to learn, and that’s where humility comes in. Humility is key to growing in our walk with the Lord. When we approach...

Are you afraid of dying? Does the thought of death bring anxiety? For many of us, the thought of dying can be a scary one. But, as Pastor Mark talks about in today’s message, as Christians, we have a promise that can give us peace in the face of death. When you leave this earth, you won't experience death, but instead, you’ll be with the Lord forever. Death is not something to fear, but rather som...

Are you feeling like you have it all together? Like you don't need anyone or anything to complete you? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how no matter how good of a person you may think you are, you still need Christ. No matter how successful or put-together we may seem on the outside, we need Christ. Maybe you're thinking that you don't need Christ because you're doing just fine on your...

Are you feeling lost or unsure of your purpose? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions of life without any real direction? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how chasing after God isn’t a one-time event, it is a lifelong commitment that will give us a greater purpose. Many of us spend our lives chasing after things that ultimately leave us feeling empty inside. You pursue...

Are you feeling vulnerable in these uncertain times? Do you need protection and security? Do you get anxious when things aren’t going your way? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how the Lord is our protector. He has already defeated death, and so no matter what we are dealing with, He has already won. The world can be a scary place. But know that the Lord is always with you. He will neve...

Are you feeling vulnerable in these uncertain times? Do you need protection and security? Do you get anxious when things aren’t going your way? In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about how the Lord is our protector. He has already defeated death, and so no matter what we are dealing with, He has already won. The world can be a scary place. But know that the Lord is always with you. He will neve...

Our heroes of the faith are not without their own shortcomings! In today’s message from Pastor Mark, he explains to you that even the best heroes within the Bible still had their own battles that they had to deal with. All of them had to grow in their faith. None of them had an easy button that they could hit! They had to trust in God. Pastor Mark understands that sometimes it can be hard to step...

Are you waiting for the Lord to move in your life? Today you learn from Pastor Mark about God’s perfect timing. Sometimes when we’re waiting for our promises from God to be fulfilled, it can seem like it’s taking a lifetime. But be encouraged, God is faithful. What He has promised to you, will come to pass. Pastor Mark encourages you to be patient, longsuffering, and dependent upon the Lord. God w...

What is the test that God is desiring for you to pass? As you listen to today’s message from Pastor Mark, he urges you to take the time necessary to study, learn, and grow in the things that God has for you. Our God is an excellent teacher who is patient! If there are tests in your life that you’ve failed, He will give you another chance. Pastor Mark explains that Jesus is the best at extending se...

The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. In today’s message from Pastor Mark, you learn about the tactics of Satan. He teaches you to better understand the difference between God’s voice and the voice of the enemy. Don’t be fooled, Satan wants to take you out! He desires to blow out your light for the Lord. The enemy is called the Father of Lies. Everything that comes from His mouth is a twist...

Do you ever think that you’re doomed to repeat the same mistakes as your parents? Ruth was such an amazing example of a life redeemed from her heritage. She turned and repented the lifestyle of her ancestors and gave her life to God, and she is counted in the lineage of King David and our Savior, Jesus Christ. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you by reminding you that it’s not too la...

Have you ever struggled with depression? Have you felt like you may never feel true joy again? Depression can lead you down into a dark hole, and often we look to things like alcohol and other addictions to get us out of that hole. The problem is they only dig you down deeper. The answer is found in God. In his message today, Pastor Mark will encourage you to find your hope in God; through His wor...

Do you ever find yourself thinking back on the sinfulness of your life before Christ? Do you find yourself longing for some of what your flesh and the world has to offer? This is a dangerous and slippery slope. The world has nothing for us. All that is good comes from God’s hands. Focus your heart on His goodness. In his message today, Pastor Mark will remind you to not look back. You may think yo...

What’s stopping you from stepping out in faith? Are you worried you’ll mess it up? Have you thought about sharing your faith, but you’re afraid you will trip over your words and make a fool out of yourself? God doesn’t expect you to be perfect, and He is the God of second, third, and fourth changes. Trust in Him. Today in his message, Pastor Mark will challenge you to take a risk. Life is messy. I...