Epicenter Church with Pastor Mark Knight

Pastor Mark challenges us to examine our faith and persistence in prayer. The parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18 takes center stage, illustrating how we should 'always pray and not give up.' This story isn't just about repetitive asking, but about growing through adversity and maintaining unwavering faith. We're reminded that God's delays aren't denials - they're opportunities for spirit...

Pastor Mark challenges us to examine our priorities and the way we live out our faith. The primary text is Mark 4:26-29, a parable that illustrates how the Kingdom of God grows in our lives - often imperceptibly at first, but with tremendous impact over time. We're urged to focus on 'growing like' the Kingdom rather than chasing after worldly 'likes.' This shift in perspective encourages us to ali...

In this exploration of Ecclesiastes 3, Pastor Ian invites us to reflect on the concept of time and seasons in our lives. We're challenged to ask ourselves, 'What time is it in my life?' The message reminds us that while we can't control the seasons of life, we can trust that God is working to make everything beautiful in its time.

Pastor Mark reminds us of the power of calling out to God. Drawing from Psalm 138 and the story of Mary at Jesus' tomb, we learn that when we call out, God steps in. This isn't just a comforting thought, but a life-changing reality. We're challenged to shift our focus from our emptiness to God's faithfulness, even in the midst of our struggles. By remembering God's faithfulness and trusting Him in...

Pastor Mark reminds us of the transformative power of Christ's resurrection and its relevance in our daily lives. The central theme revolves around John 20:1-18, where Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb. This narrative isn't just a historical account; it's a metaphor for our own spiritual journeys. We often find ourselves in 'pauses' - periods of uncertainty, fear, or emptiness. But just as t...

In this exploration of the book of Ecclesiastes, Pastor Ian challenges us to confront the fleeting nature of life and our illusion of control. The Hebrew word 'hevel' takes center stage, reminding us that life is ephemeral, enigmatic, and elusive. But far from being a message of despair, this realization invites us to embrace the gift of letting go, the gift of good enough, and the gift of grace....

In this round table conversation, Pastors Mark, Ian, & Johny discuss some of the previous sermons from the Pause series. They reflect on what it means to be in a pause, how to see God at work in the pause, and to see our pauses not as setbacks, but as opportunities for God to work in ways we can't imagine.

Pastor Mark uses the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 19 to illustrate that our moments of weakness don't define our relationship with God. He challenges us to examine how we use our God-given imagination - are we imagining the wrong things, focusing on our fears instead of God's promises? We're encouraged to 'stop imagining the wrong things' and instead use our faith to bring clarity to our reality....

Pastor Mark uses the story of Elijah at the Brook of Kerith to challenge us to examine our relationship with comfort and how it can hinder our spiritual growth. We're encouraged to recognize how our fascination with comfort can cause us to settle into situations God never intended for us to remain in. It's a call to trust in God's provision and timing, reminding us that our true source of comfort...

Pastor Mark explores the concept of 'getting ready in the pause.' The story of David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17 serves as our backdrop, revealing how God prepares us for future victories during seasons of waiting. He reminds us that the distance between 'back and forth' is the space called preparation. Just as David's time tending sheep and practicing with his sling prepared him for confrontatio...

Pastor Mark brings a word from James 1:2-12 on the Power of Perseverance

Pastor Ian shares a word from Isaiah 40:31 about the importance of waiting for (and hoping in) the Lord.

Pastor Mark reminds us of the transformative power of praise, especially during life's pauses. Drawing from Psalm 100, he helps us see that our praise shouldn't be tied to our circumstances, but to God's unchanging nature. This message challenges us to shift our focus from our problems to God's greatness, reminding us that He is God in both the peaks and pits of our lives. It's a call to fill our...

Pastor Mark kicks off a brand new series titled "Pause" with a message from John 11 titled There's Power In the Pause.

Pastor Mark invites several guests on stage to share some vision and goals for Epicenter Church in 2025 and beyond!