Life To The Max with Pastor Max

Where does all the evil in the world come from? Learn how The Parable of the Wheat and Tares applies to the world we live in today. We know that God is good and we live in a fallen world. When bad things happen they are not caused by God. They are caused by the devil. When you understand this, you are free from asking why. But God gets you out.  Trust God for protection. God has planted us as seed...

God has a plan to change the world, but first he asks you a question.  Who is Jesus to you?  What kind of place does he have in your life? We are the Ekklesia - the Church - the called out of the world, then immediately called to go back in and transform it. God is calling out a people to get involved with what really counts. Everywhere we go, we need to influence people with righteousness, peace,...

In writing to the Corinthian church, the apostle Paul lists five essential characteristics of a father and a mentor. These qualities are a reflection of God our Father, who is Honorauble, Loving and Merciful. Adopting these qualities as a lifestyle, will make us better people and will greatly improve our relationships both at home and at work.  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram...

There is a difference between religiosity and spirituality. In Mark 7:1-13, Jesus had an strong encounter with Pharisees and Scribes. Every time we come to church, we bring two things with us: our Bibles, and our traditions. And our traditions are so powerful that they can nullify the effect of God’s Word in our lives. Jesus corrected the religious people of His day because they were placing rules...

Many believe that God is angry and enjoys punishing people for their bad behavior. In reality, the Apostle Paul paints a totally different picture. Paul describes a loving God who was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself (2 Cor. 5:14-21). Jesus died to kill our old sinful selves, to take away the sin of the world, and to make us brand new persons. No room for anger, guilt or condemnation. Go...

We live in times when worry and anxiety are at an all-time high. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught some time-tested ancient secrets to overcoming worry (Mt. 6:25-43). Pastor Max explains why we should not worry, how worry gets a hold of us, and how to turn worry into trust.  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh...

The Lord is good: this is a well-established truth. But if this is true, where do all the suffering and evil come from? James explains that good and perfect gifts come from God (Jam. 1:16-17), and Jesus re-assures us that God will never give us a stone or a serpent when we ask Him for bread and fish (Mt. 7:7-11). This means that we are free to taste and see that the LORD is good (Psa. 34:8). Go ah...

In 1 Corinthians 11:28 the Apostle Paul talks about discerning the Lord’s Body. What does this mean? Who is the Lord’s Body? It is vital that we recognize and understand this, so we can partake of the Lord’s supper in a worthy manner and get along with other members of the Body of Christ.  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&...

Turn the other cheek, go the second mile, give your coat away (Mt 5:38-42). These verses are hard to understand, and they can be wrongly used to either justify mistreatment or fostering a victim mentality. This is not what Jesus meant. Jesus is talking about an attitude of love that is strong and leads to a victorious lifestyle. If want to know more, check out this teaching by pastor Max.  Follow...

Turn the other cheek, go the second mile, give your coat away (Mt 5:38-42). These verses are hard to understand, and they can be wrongly used to either justify mistreatment or fostering a victim mentality. This is not what Jesus meant. Jesus is talking about an attitude of love that is strong and leads to a victorious lifestyle. If want to know more, check out this teaching by pastor Max.  Follow...

In 1 Corinthians 11:28 the Apostle Paul talks about discerning the Lord’s Body. What does this mean? Who is the Lord’s Body? It is vital that we recognize and understand this, so we can partake of the Lord’s supper in a worthy manner.  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Is passion a characteristic of your life? We should live passionately - especially when it comes to God. Prayer should not be a dead tradition or a boring duty, but fervent and exciting (James 5:16-17). In this teaching, Pastor Max explains how prayer makes tremendous power available in your life. Simply put: works!  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_sourc...

 Five hundred years before Christ, Israel’s situation was dire: the nation was about to be invaded by an evil empire called Babylon. God’s solution was the birth of a very special Child, and His Name is Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6-7). Is this Child still important today? Is He relevant? Can He make a difference in your life? In this teaching, Pas...

Forgiving other people when they hurt us is hard to do. In this teaching, Pastor Max explains several reasons why it’s hard to forgive and helps us overcome the two main obstacles to forgiving others: thinking that forgiveness is denying the hurt and absolving the person who hurt us from any responsibility. Then we can finally be free to forgive others as Christ has forgiven us (Col. 3:12-13), and...

Approximately 700 years before Christ, God prophesied that one day He would make a New Covenant with His people (Jer 31:33). That day has come. When God made this promise, His people were facing very dark times and they were about to be deported into Babylon. In the midst of all this tragedy, God consoled His people, gave them new hope and made this wonderful promise. That’s just the way God is: w...

Approximately 700 years before Christ, God prophesied that one day He would make a New Covenant with His people (Jer 31:33). That day has come. When God made this promise, His people were facing very dark times and they were about to be deported into Babylon. In the midst of all this tragedy, God consoled His people, gave them new hope and made this wonderful promise. That’s just the way God is: w...

In Mk 5:25-34 we are told of a dear woman who was afflicted with severe hemorrhaging. The doctors could not help, she spent all her money and she was getting worse. She heard about Jesus, she touched the hem of His garment and she was healed. Her story is of great inspiration for us: if her faith healed her, then our faith can heal us too!  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In Mk 5:25-34 we are told of a dear woman who was afflicted with severe hemorrhaging. The doctors could not help, she spent all her money and she was getting worse. She heard about Jesus, she touched the hem of His garment and she was healed. Her story is of great inspiration for us: if her faith healed her, then our faith can heal us too!  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Part 4 of a four part series entitled What Jesus Taught About Faith. Pastor Max teaches on Mark 11:23: if you don’t doubt in your heart, but you believe that what you say will be done, you will have whatever you say. These verses deal with how to believe with the heart. Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzI...

Part 3 of a four part series entitled What Jesus Taught About Faith. Pastor Max teaches on Mark 11:25-26: when stand praying, forgive if you have anything against anyone. These verses deal with the parameters and the conditions of the prayer of faith.  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Part 1 of a four part series entitled What Jesus Taught About Faith. If you’re a believer, you can move mountains! Jesus has given you authority over your problems so use your faith and your voice to command them to leave. A new, fresh and detailed study of what Jesus said about faith when He cursed the fig tree in Mark 11:22-23. Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconn...

Part 2 of a four part series entitled What Jesus Taught About Faith. Pastor Max teaches on Mark 11:24: when you pray, believe you receive and you will have what you are asking God.  Follow Pastor Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxandconnieg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==