Come To The Table

Are you the type of person that likes to push your limits? Do you want to see how far you can take things and still get away with them? Maybe you've got it all figured out, and you'll reign it right at the last second... But do you know when that last second is gonna be? In today's message, Pastor Mark warns us about walking that kind of line. He warns us that there's a point of no return, and onc...

Can you imagine a life where you have a checklist for everything? Wouldn't that be tedious? First thing in the morning... “Open eyes... Check... Roll over... Check... sit up... Check....” I'll spare you the rest of the day, but you get the idea.... you'd be so focused on checking boxes that you'd miss out entirely on life itself..... In today's Message, Pastor Mark teaches us how much Jesus cares...

You know, there are certain things in life that are worth fighting for, and then there are things that just need to be let go. Sometimes it's easy to blur the line between the two. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in fighting over how we do things and forget why we do them. In pastor Mark's teaching today, we learn from the apostle Paul that it wasn't so important which day the church worships...

When was the last time you took a day off? Has it been a while? A few weeks? Months? Years? We all know the struggle of finding the time to rest, but when you do get that time to reboot, isn't it worth it? Doesn't it feel so good to give your batteries a little recharge? In today's Message, Pastor Mark teaches us about the Sabbath. What it is and isn't, and why we need it. God didn't just make up...

Do you remember the old song “Jesus loves me this I know...?” Have you ever thought much about it? Have you ever stopped to think about how much He loves you? Pastor Mark teaches us in Today's message, that one of the ways Jesus shows His love for us, in His active pursuit of us. We know that He created us. We know He came to earth and walked among us, and He died on the cross for our sins.... but...

Often we get to look at other people's influence and think of all the good they must be able to accomplish. “If only I had that kind of influence...” Or maybe you are shy and don't want that kind of attention and think, “What can I do at all?” In Today's Message, Pastor Mark teaches us that the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives matters. God used John the Baptist as the Holy Spirit came upon hi...

Have you ever had to readjust for unrealistic expectations? Like getting married or becoming a parent? You saw the best parts of other people's marriages or highlights of parenthood, but when your turn came, you realized how much work came with it. Pastor Mark teaches us that being a follower of Jesus isn't without its own share of difficulties in today's Message. Indeed, Jesus offers eternal life...

Everyone makes sacrifices in life. Some people give up tasty treats like ice cream and candy bars to keep a slim figure. Some people live without sleep because time is money. What sacrifices are you willing to make to follow Jesus? Pastor Mark teaches us in today's message that being a disciple of Jesus isn't easy. Following Jesus is more than checking a box on social media; it's a life-altering d...

Does it ever feel like you're being singled out? Do you feel like no matter what you say or do, you just seem to have a target on your back? You could be the most excellent person, have a great work ethic, and have a squeaky-clean reputation, but because you are a Christian... Now you're enemy number one! Pastor Mark Reminds us in Today's message that Jesus warned His disciples about this. Jesus t...

Purifying requires heat. It requires firing and melting and re-firing and remelting. Over and over, the metal is made purer the more it goes through the fire. We will be refined, too; like everything else, it takes the heat. It takes trials and testing to draw out the impurities and leave us refined. The heat that refines metal would kill a flower. The same trials that bring a believer closer to G...

The Bible clarifies that there will be trouble in this life on earth. We've all seen a glimpse of hardship, some more than others. No one has seen problems like the Jewish people, though. Enslaved, roaming in the wilderness, brought under captivity, and dominated by Hitler in World War 2. Can the Jewish people endure more? As we learn about the end times in the Bible, we know that the Jewish peopl...

Everybody likes good news. Can there be better news than finding out you landed that new job, having a good report from the doctor, or knowing your kids are coming home for Christmas? As impressive as all of those are, they don't compare to the good news you can find in the Bible. “Gospel” literally means good news. So what is the good news? Pastor Mark tells you today! You were dead in your sin,...

What is the impossible thing you can think of? Guessing a number your friend is thinking of? Trying to guess someone's name before meeting them? As daunting as those tasks may seem, being asked to imagine what someone dreamed of is way more complicated. It's impossible. But God specializes in the impossible. When the unthinkable happens, the only choice is to give God the glory. Today, Pastor Mark...

Have you ever had an imaginary argument with someone all in your own head? You think through every point they could come up with and try to decide what you will say to answer them. It can be exhausting! Not to mention stressful. What if there was a way to be prepared to answer without putting yourself through that stressful preparation? Pastor Mark reminds us today that in the Bible, God promises...

We often want to be on the front lines, leading the charge of advancing God's kingdom. We want to be the charismatic preacher with huge altar calls or the youth pastor all the kids adore. We want to start a movement, do something big, and make a huge impact. But what if the most significant effect is found when you kneel at your bed, alone, in prayer? A steady life spent in habits of reading the B...

Do you ever find yourself getting scared of sharing the Gospel? I know I have before. How do you get over that fear? In today’s message, Pastor Mark tells us that we don’t need to be afraid to share the Gospel if we pray for courage! God wants these people saved, just as much as you probably do, so ask for His help! Even if you don’t feel ready to share the Gospel with people yet, you can always s...

Have you ever had a “bad deal?” Maybe you pay too much for something that’s not worth it, or you trade away something important for something that’s not. In today’s message, Pastor Mark challenges us to examine our lives to ensure we’re not changing eternal life for something minuscule like earthly gain! Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, doesn’t that seem ridiculous? Even if silver was...

Do you ever see a need in your church? Maybe it needs a better youth program, or maybe you see it lacking in organization. What do you do about that? Do you just tell some of the church leaders and hope for the best? Or do you work with those leaders to make the changes you think the church needs? In today’s message, Pastor Mark speaks about how; when we see a need in the church, that’s God puttin...

Have you ever been in a “hopeless” situation? Most of us have before. In Christ though; we don’t need to feel hopeless! In today’s message, Pastor Mark speaks about when Jesus said to “make room” for him. That meant never letting hopelessness take all of the room in our hearts, we need room for Him! So how do we “make room” for Jesus in our hearts? Well, how do you make room in a stuffed closet? Y...

Do you remember your first time going to church? For some of us, we’ve been going our whole lives; not even thinking about it anymore. But try to put yourself in the position of someone who’s never been. Does church seem all that inviting? What can you do in your church to make it seem more welcoming? In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds us that; while we can’t let sin into the church, it’s sup...

Have you ever had a prayer answered? Did anyone notice? Have you ever come close to feeling like it’s “thanks to you” that it happened? It’s a feeling that needs to be fought! In today’s message, Pastor Mike reminds us that God’s miracles are for His Glory! Too many quote-unquote “Christian” organizations today, and even throughout history; have tried to give the credit for these miracles to the p...

Have you ever felt like God couldn’t possibly want to help you because you don’t have enough faith? In today’s message, Pastor Mark compares us to Lazarus; the man Jesus brought back to life. Pretty hard to have faith when you’re dead, right? So why would Jesus heal a man who couldn’t show him respect? Jesus healed Lazarus because others had faith in Jesus. What Pastor Mark says about this is that...

The demons in our lives can come in many different forms. It’s not always physical beings that torment us. The struggles, toil, and difficulties in our lives can be viewed as “demons.” Today in his message, Pastor Mark wants you to know that you need to let Jesus use His power against the demons in your life. No matter how perfect your life may seem or even if the struggles in your life seem like...

It’s safe to say that most of us have been confronted with demons at one time or another. Whether it’s in movies, television, or books, demons have been a fixture of our media for a long time. In today’s message, Pastor Mark wants you to know that you can’t treat demons just as fantasy and need to take them seriously. The way demons infiltrate our lives is not like what we see in the media. You’re...

As Christians, we know that demons exist, but do we really take it to heart? Maybe you’ve seen them in movies or read about them in books, but do you see them as more than just a story? In today’s message, Pastor Mark wants you to know that spiritual warfare is very real and you need to harness God’s power against them. Demons come in many different forms. It could be anything from back pain to th...