Come To The Table

As Christians, we often prefer to choose who we want to witness. We make judgments on people based on their status, income, or ethnicity and let that decide whether they are worthy to hear God’s good news. Today, Pastor Mark explains that this is not who we are meant to be as followers of Christ. Have you ever felt unworthy to attend church? Have you ever felt like you need to clean up your life b...

Have ever you wondered if you’re truly living out “you’re calling?” Today, Pastor Mark wants you to know that if you want to do what you’re truly meant to do, you need to put your trust in Jesus. Even when you’re doing things that seem perfect and right, you will never know if you’re just wasting your time. You need to stop trying to be perfect and let God lead your life. No matter how hard you wo...

We’ve all experienced prejudice at least once in our life. Whether it’s us making the preconceived judgment or experiencing it ourselves, we often are so quick to categorize someone unjustly. Today, Pastor Mark wants you to know that you need to give your prejudice, bigotry, and unloving thoughts about others to God. It’s safe to say that most of us can all recall a time when we were humbled and i...

A lot of times it's easy for us to hear all the good news and the benefits of being followers of Christ, but we forget that Jesus told us that there is a cost, that we all need to count. Have you ever heard the saying, “Hope for the best, and prepare for the worst?” In today's Message, Pastor Mark reminds us that there's a very real Spiritual battle going on right now, and we're all part of it. Ar...

Have you ever been on a cross-country road trip? We're talking days of driving. When you get out on the open road and get into a groove. You've got your cruise control set, you've got your music going, and you start just enjoying the scenery. The thing that happens after a while, is you become so comfortable and relaxed, that you get drowsy and start to fade and before you know it you're drifting...

In order to produce olive oil there must be crushing. The pits are removed and thrown into a press, where they're crushed. From the crushing of the pits is where we get the extra virgin olive oil. Without that kind of pressure, we would not have that oil that is considered so rich and valuable. Pastor Mark teaches us in today's message, that pressure on the Christian life provides an opportunity,...

There's only one true Jesus. There's only one Son of God, that came to earth and died for our sins. A bank teller can tell counterfeit money right away, why? Because they've spent so much time with the real deal, they know when something else comes their way. Pastor Mark challenges us in today's message to commit ourselves to growing, in a deeper relationship with Jesus. He teaches us that to know...

There are often two types of people out there, those that spend all their time in the books trying to figure things out, and those that get out there and DO things. You can spend all your time learning about something, but does that make you an expert? No! It's the experience that really counts. In today's message, Pastor Mark shares with us about the experience of a lifetime that Peter, James, an...

There's a saying, “Whoever dies with the most toys, still dies.” How true is that? Our society, whether we like to admit it or not, is obsessed with the stuff! Now everybody has different stuff they like, but we all like our stuff! Pastor Mark challenges us in today's message to really consider what we're living for. The things of this world? Or are we living for eternity? When Jesus commanded His...

The Roman cross was one of the most brutal forms of public execution, in the history of man. It wasn't like modern-day capital punishment, where you're given a last meal, and then given a lethal injection, and it's over... Not to minimize any form of execution, but crucifixion was horrific! In today's Message, Pastor Mark challenges us to think about what Jesus was saying, when He said, “if anyone...

People from all different beliefs and religions have varying ideas of who Jesus is. Some would say He's just a myth, while others say He's a prophet, or a teacher, or maybe just an inspirational story to tell. In today's Message, Pastor Mark is going to tell us who Jesus said He was, and why we should believe Him. Peter, one of Jesus' disciples believed that He was the Jewish Messiah sent from God...

You know that scene in the movies, the one where the character is standing outside in a desert wasteland, screaming at the sky, “God, if you're real, give me a sign....” And BOOM!... Thunder crashes, lightning strikes, and the rain start pouring down. In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches that God wants you to know that He is real, and He wants a relationship with you. God doesn't always give us...

Do you ever feel inadequate? It's not uncommon to feel that way, especially when you scroll through social media. Everybody's showcasing their gifts and talents for the whole world to see. It can certainly make you feel less than capable of adding anything of value. Pastor Mark reminds us in today's message, that God isn't looking for those that would impress Him with their amazing talents, but He...

Have you ever experienced the kind of desperation that Pastor Mark is talking about here? Maybe you've been in a spot where you didn't know how you were gonna pay your bills that were due. Maybe you were in a relationship that was falling apart and seemed hopeless. Pastor Mark Teaches us in today's message, that God sometimes allows us to experience times of desperation so that we'll see how much...

Traditions can be a good thing, like sitting around the thanksgiving table and saying what you are thankful for, giving gifts at Christmas, or perhaps just saying grace before a meal. The problem is that sometimes we put so much emphasis on the traditions themselves, and forget what their original purpose was. In today's message, Pastor Mark encourages us to think about the traditions that we have...

Have you ever heard the story of the woman that cut off the end of the ham before putting it into bake? The story goes, that as she did this her young daughter asked her, “Mom, why did you cut off the end?” The truth was, she didn't actually know, and so then she asked her mother, who also didn't know, and in turn, asked her mother. Finally, an answer was found, and the reason was, that the ham wa...

What are you afraid of? What kind of “wind” and “waves” are you facing today? What circumstances have come up against you that would keep you from trusting in God? Isn't God more powerful than any challenge that comes our way? In today's message, Pastor Mark reminds us that God is always in control. He's the creator of everything, and even the wind and the waves obey Him. God only wants what's goo...

Everyone goes through storms in life. Some are more intense than others, but we all experience difficult times. Blue skies turn grey, the wind kicks up and the waves start tossing the boat around like a little toy. Pastor Mark teaches us in today's message that it's times like these where our faith is tested. I don't know about you, but I think most of us prefer smooth sailing. I think most people...

Pastor Mark makes a good point here, what are you filling you're living with? Are you filling it with the passing pleasures of this world? Or are you filling your soul with the eternal goodness of God? Do you live only to feed your flesh for the moment? Or do you feed your spirit with the bread from heaven that will satisfy you forever? In today's message, Pastor Mark teaches us about two feasts t...

Guilt, fear, and anxiety, seem to run rampant in our society today. There is all kind of different voices today saying “do this,” or “don't do that.” Whether it's from celebrities, politicians, or from your peers, it can be extremely overwhelming. Everyone experiences guilt, fear, and anxiety, at some point in their life, but the question is, how are you going to deal with it? Pastor Mark teaches...

Can you imagine the care of the potter as he forms a pot from the clay? He carefully shapes every curve to reflect his design. Or the attention the artist gives each brushstroke, slowly bringing the form to a blank canvas? As the artist creates, she gives her full attention to the work. She brings beauty from nothing and worth to otherwise simple materials. Has anyone cared for you that way? Today...

God always gives us the choice to love him or not. We weren't created as robots, programmed to always do God's will and love him with our whole being. He doesn't force himself on us. He doesn't want our mindless devotion. He wants our hearts. He wants us to choose. As Pastor Mark looks at the book of Matthew today, he shows us a sobering reality: one day, it will be too late to choose God. Even as...

Finishing well matters. You can run an entire marathon in the first place and lose it all in the last mile. The previous 25 miles will mean nothing! Anybody can have a great first day on the job, but will you continue to put in the effort, day in and day out? Can you finish as well as you started? God wants you to finish your Christian race well. He wants you to run every step with conviction unti...

There are lots of factors when it comes to planting and harvesting a crop. The amount of water, sun, temperature and the state of the soil all play a role in the seed growing as it should. If a crop fails, it's not because the seed itself failed. It's the result of an outside influence. Your heart is a field. Every day, the word of God is sown, but the success of the crop lies in the condition of...

Have you ever seen those reality TV shows, where they follow someone around with a camera 24/7? What if that was you? What if everything you ever said, and everything you've ever done, was recorded? In today's message, Pastor Mark tells us that one day every man, woman, and child will be held accountable for everything they've ever said. That is a scary thought! Think about your own life... Certai...