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God is known by many names, each one revealing a different characteristic of Himself. All of them are God – all of them are aspects of who He is. But sometimes, we can get stuck on only one of his names, missing out on areas of His personality we could know more intimately. Today Pastor Mark talks about 2 of these names – El Shaddai, and Yahweh. El Shaddai means creator of the Universe – it’s a po...

God wants you to step out in faith. He’s on the move, and you’re invited to join Him – and sometimes you’ll need to simply start moving! And sometimes, especially if you’re relying on yourself to get it done – you might fail. But as Pastor Mark will talk more about today, that’s ok – and that might be part of God’s plan. God deserves the glory for anything done in His name. He is, after all, the r...

Oh, what a sneaky and demanding taskmaster the enemy is. He doesn’t offer breaks. He doesn’t take care of you. He wants to tear you down; he’ll never give you all you seek. Satan is harsh, unyielding, and he’ll trick you into doing exactly what he knows will be harmful to you. Don’t fall for it! Pastor Mark will talk with you today about the freedom we’ll have when we get away from Satan. There’s...

There are giants in your life; you might not be able to see them or touch them, but they’re there. Big decisions that keep you up at night--a diagnosis with no easy answer, unexpected deaths--all of it can feel overwhelming. So what can you do? How do you slay the giants? Well, the honest answer is, you can’t on your own. Pastor Mark will be sharing a situation today where a giant problem is plagu...

Some people “know” the Lord, meaning they’ve heard about God. They may have gone to church a couple of times, or maybe a family member mentioned Him. But when you dig deeper into their life, they don’t really know what He’s all about. They haven’t spent time learning about Him from the Word. And more importantly, they haven’t been saved by the blood of Jesus! Today’s message is a bit of a wake-up...

Have you been praying for a friend or family member to come to the Lord, but it seems like nothing’s happening? Well today, Pastor Mark will encourage you through his message to keep praying! Keep asking the Lord to get them away from Satan and to reveal Himself to them. It’s a bold prayer, but one that’s worth the effort. Moses is embarking on an epic battle for the lives of the Israelites – a ba...

In this teaching, Moses is finally back with the Israelites. He’s done what God has asked and has returned to the place God told him to go. He talks to his brother, and together they approach the nation with what the Lord has said. The plan is in motion! Pastor Mark reminds you in his message of the importance of following God’s instructions. That’s all you’re really asked to do if you think about...

Moses certainly had a big task laying in front of him – leading the people of Israel out of Egypt. And it wasn’t a tiny nation; it was likely millions--all looking to him for leadership. That’s a lot of pressure, but Moses wouldn’t be alone. He needed to constantly follow the Lord. As you learn more about Moses’s path back to Egypt, you’ll find that obedience was key; Pastor Mark will tell you mor...

The idea of circumcision can be a sensitive topic to talk about – no pun intended. It’s cutting flesh – and it’s painful! But as you’ll learn in today’s message, it’s a sacrifice that shows commitment. God intended it to be a sign for His people to the world – that they are willing to do whatever’s necessary to follow the Lord. As Pastor Mark says today, the practice of circumcision as a sign of f...

Moses could have stayed in Egypt. He could have ignored the cries of the Israelites, or he could have stayed in his current capacity to make a difference later on. He might have waited, become Pharoah himself, and released the Israelites. We’ll never know what might have been – but we do know what actually happened – God used Moses to do some incredible things! Pastor Mark reminds you today that y...

Pastor Mark is going to be reminding you of your purpose today. He won’t give you exact instructions for how you are to follow the Lord in what He’s called you to do – but he will share that there’s a plan. And there’s a limited time to accomplish this plan! If you’ve been putting off following Jesus and doing what He’s asked of you, it’s time to stop making excuses. This life is all you have to s...

God DOES prepare His people to do what He has planned for them. He really does1 But – you might not think you’re ready when He finally tells you what He wants you to do. Look at Moses – he’d had 40 years to learn and grow, but when God finally laid out the plan, Moses started throwing out every excuse in the book! Is that your first response to God too? Today, tell the Lord you’re ready to do what...

When you share the Word of God, it’s not always going to have an immediate effect. Wouldn’t it be nice if it did though--if everyone you told about Jesus immediately acknowledged their sin and turned to Him? Even though that doesn’t often happen, it doesn’t mean you should give up sharing the Gospel. Pastor Mark reminds you today to keep telling people about Jesus, every chance you get! All you ne...

Just because you grew up in a family of believers doesn’t mean you’re a Christian. Just because you go to church sometimes or do good things, you’re not necessarily saved. Your location, your lifestyle – none of it guarantees you’ll go to Heaven. Yet even knowing that, many people still “try” to be enough. What’s the answer? The answer is Jesus – and you can learn all about Him in the love letter...

The gifts of the Holy Spirit can sometimes be misunderstood and therefore pushed aside or even feared. Take the gift of tongues – it seems crazy to suddenly speak in another language, one you don’t even know – but that’s the point. The Gift of Tongues is for God, not for you! It’s a supernatural experience that’s an honor to witness or experience, yet many fear it. Pastor Mark will urge you today...

There’s a possibility that not everyone you tell about Jesus will accept Him. In fact, it’s possible many will completely reject Him! As Pastor Mark will tell you today, this isn’t a surprise to the Lord – and it doesn’t mean you should stop telling people the good news of the Gospel. As you continue to study the book of Exodus with Pastor Mark, you’ll discover just how difficult it was for Moses...

It’s interesting to think about – God will make sure you get paid when you’re working for Him. It’s part of the provision God promises all His people – if we’re doing what He asks, He’ll make sure we’re taken care of! It just might not always be in the way you expect. In this teaching, you’ll learn why God asks the children of Israel to request money from the Egyptians – it’s what they’re due! God...

The children of Israel were certainly blessed – God’s favor was upon them, even when they were among their enemies. As Pastor Mark will share in his message today, God provided all they needed from the hands of the people oppressing them. God would continue to show favor to His people as they traveled toward the place He had promised them. Even in their disobedience, God provided all they needed....

As a follower of Jesus, you have been tasked with telling others about Him. He wants you to share the good news that everyone can be saved from sin – just as you have been! But sometimes, it seems overwhelming when it seems like no one’s listening. It can get discouraging when they don’t believe you. But as Pastor Mark will tell you today, it’s not your job to win them over! You are God’s messenge...

Following the Lord doesn’t need to be done solo – in fact, it won’t be. When God gives you something to do, He’s coming with you. He’s there each step of the way, guiding you and giving you the words to say. It’s easy to make excuses when you’re being led by God. God takes you out of your comfort zone – and comfort can be enticing. Fear of the unknown can also hold you back – don’t let it! Pastor...

Pastor Mark wants you to know today that God can use you right now, exactly as you are. You don’t have to learn more – just go. You don’t have to wait until you’ve matured in your faith – just go. Whatever God’s calling you to do – just go. Sometimes God does have something for you to learn before you step into ministry. Like Moses, you may have to wait to step into the big plan God has for you. B...

When God brought the people of Israel out of Egypt, He had plans. He knew what they needed, and He wanted to bless them. He had a place in mind, and it was good, spacious, and filled with provision. God cared deeply about His people – and He cares deeply about you! God wants to bless you too, and He has great plans for you. Listen today as Pastor Mark describes all that God has waiting for His peo...

Satan lies. Surprised? You shouldn’t be; the enemy of God will do whatever he can to pull you away from the truth, and frequently, that includes manipulation and distortion of reality. Don’t be fooled; if the Bible says one thing and the enemy is whispering another in your ear, trust the Bible. God continually proves He’s right throughout Scripture and throughout your life. Pastor Mark will be enc...

This may come as a surprise, but you don’t have to know everything about God and the Bible to tell others about Him. Of course, it would be great if you had all the answers before even beginning to speak, but you don’t – and that’s ok! God doesn’t need you to be well versed in all things spiritual to be His witness. In this teaching, Pastor Mark will encourage you to simply follow Jesus – that’s i...

Think of the plethora of voices speaking “truth” into the world today – they come from every political standpoint, every social justice standpoint, from the rich, from the poor, from the famous, from the everyday Joe. It’s everywhere – everybody wants to speak about what THEY think is true. It’s hard to sort through the voices to find the ACTUAL truth. The same has been true throughout history, bu...