Faith Baptist Church Sermon Podcast

Everyone today seems to have an opinion about who Jesus is; a prophet, a great teacher, a myth, or an inspiring religious leader. In Mark 8:22–30, Jesus asks a question that cuts through all the speculation:  “Who do you say I am?”  This message explores why getting Jesus’ true identity right matters, how God opens spiritually blind eyes, and why this is the most important question you’ll ever ans...

Why do we keep looking for satisfaction in things that never last? Mark 8, Jesus performs another miracle of provision, yet His disciples still struggle to trust Him. This message explores why we forget God’s faithfulness so quickly and why Jesus is the only One who truly satisfies. 

What do you do when God doesn’t seem to answer right away? In Mark 7:24–30, a desperate mother comes to Jesus with humility, persistence, and faith. This message explores how we bring our needs to God, why persistence matters, and how true faith keeps seeking Him even when the answer feels delayed.

What if your biggest problem isn’t around you, but inside you? In Mark 7, Jesus challenges some of our deepest assumptions about what really shapes our lives.

Have you ever wondered if you're doing the right thing... or just doing what everyone around you expects? In Mark 7:1–13, Jesus confronts a group of religious leaders who looked righteous on the outside but had missed something far more important. Their challenge isn't just an ancient religious problem—it's something every one of us wrestles with today.

Have you ever gone through a season where God felt distant? Maybe you've prayed and heard nothing. Maybe you've wondered if God sees what you're going through or if you're facing it alone. In Mark 6:45–56, the disciples find themselves struggling in the dark against a storm they can't control. What happens next reveals something powerful about who Jesus is and what He does for...

In Mark 6:30–44, Jesus meets people who are weary, hungry, and searching for something more. And in one of the most well-known miracles in the Gospels, we’re reminded that Jesus is not distant from our needs … He is the Good Shepherd who cares for His people.

In Acts 1:4–11, Jesus’ disciples are left asking what comes next after the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. But the ascension reveals something powerful: Jesus is not absent. He is alive, reigning, and still at work today.

What happens when someone keeps ignoring God’s warnings? In Mark 6:14–29, we encounter the tragic story of Herod and Herodias, two people confronted with sin, given opportunities to repent, and yet unwilling to turn around. This message walks through the dangerous road of unrepentance and the destruction that leads to fear, folly, and fatality. But the good news of the Gospel is that repentance le...

What if God is moving… and you’re missing it? In Mark 6:1–13, Jesus returns to His hometown and the people who know Him best reject Him, not because they lack evidence, but because they resist surrender. And here’s the tension: You can’t stop what God is doing, but you can miss it.

In Mark 5, a desperate father and a suffering woman both come to Jesus ... and everything changes. In this message, Pastor Nate Pifer explores Jesus' power to heal, His personal mercy, and the invitation He gives to every one of us: come to Him and believe.

In Mark 5:1–20, Jesus confronts the power of evil and completely restores a man whose life had been destroyed. But the people who witness it respond in very different ways. Some reject Jesus, while one is transformed. This message shows why neutrality to Jesus isn’t an option and calls us to decide where we stand with Him.

In Mark 4:35-41, the disciples are caught in a massive storm while Jesus sleeps through the chaos. Panicked and overwhelmed, they struggle to handle the pressure of a life-threatening situation. Pastor Nate Pifer explores the "turbulence" we all face today, from personal anxiety to global stress, and shares how to find a peace that doesn't depend on your surroundings. Discover how to stay steady e...

In John 20:24–31, Jesus' disciple Thomas struggles to believe the impossible - that Jesus has risen from the dead. But when he encounters the risen Jesus, everything changes. In this message, Pastor Nate Pifer explores doubt, belief, and the question we all face ... will you believe?

Pastor Ryan Maxson shares the eternal hope and forgiveness that underlies Good Friday.

As Jesus entered Jerusalem the week of his arrest, the crowds were full of excitement, but they didn’t all see Him the same way. Some believed, some doubted, and others rejected Him altogether. In this message Pastor Darrell Baker pushes past those crowds and asks the question each of us can't avoid ... "What is your response to Jesus?"

Jesus describes a kingdom that doesn’t grow through power or force, but through the spread of His word and the work of God. This message explores how God’s kingdom grows, our role in it, and why we can trust Him with what we cannot control.

Why do some people respond to Jesus while others reject Him? In Mark 4:1–20, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower to show how the gospel message lands on different kinds of hearts.

Is there really such a thing as an unforgivable sin? In Mark 3, Jesus warns about the unforgivable sin but also shares a lot of good news.

Heaven isn’t clouds and harps; it’s the unveiled glory of God. In this message, Pastor Harry Toews walks through what Scripture teaches about heaven, why it’s the fullness of joy and holiness, and how a right view of eternity strengthens us for faithful living today.

Jesus had fans. But He didn’t come for fandom. He came to form disciples and make them family. From Mark 3, this message challenges us to ask: Are we admiring Jesus from a distance, or walking with Him as sons and daughters?

In Mark 3:1–6, Jesus encounters something more immovable than a stone … a hardened heart. This message examines how self-righteousness and bitterness harden us, why that path leads to destruction, and how God graciously gives a new, tender heart through Christ.

We live in a self-help world that promises change by adding the right habits, mindsets, or even spirituality. But in Mark 2:18–28, Jesus refuses to be added to our lives. He comes as Lord. This message explores why following Jesus means the end of the old life and the beginning of a new one under His loving authority.

What do we actually need most when life feels broken? In Mark 2:1–17, people come to Jesus looking for healing, but He points to something deeper. This message explores why Jesus focused on forgiveness first, what that says about human need, and why His approach still challenges how we think about fixing our lives today.

Many people think Jesus came to be a nice guy, do good things, and help people feel better. But in Mark 1:29-45, we see something deeper. In this message, we explore how Jesus’ miracles reveal His identity, how prayer shaped His mission, and why healing was only a preview of the greater rescue He came to bring.