Pastor Mark Reynolds' Podcast

"Breathing Under Water" is a new series (based on a book by Richard Rohr) that explores Christian spirituality and the 12-Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. In this first message, we explore the link between addiction and sin, revealing how these dynamics often trap individuals in self-destructive cycles. Paradoxically, it's by acknowledging our powerlessness that we find the strength to seek solution...

We all experience heartbreak and know the importance of grieving personal losses. But what happens when bad things happen to an entire community or country? What does communal and national grief look like? David sets a good example in his lament over King Saul and Johnathan in 2 Samuel 1. Check out this message to help you grieve personal and collection loss. If this message is a blessing, you can...

What happens when giants come your way? When you experience scary challenges that feel overwhelming? In this message we continue the series, "God at Work," by reflecting on the story of David and Goliath and how God fights through us when we focus on faithfulness.  If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.   Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds  Venue: F...

Have you ever felt judged, misunderstood, and written off? When you meet new people, do you fear they are evaluating you with a mental checklist, focusing on outward appearance and stereotypical labels? Has someone questioned your character just because you disagree with them? This happens to all of us, and it hurts. But the good news is that God sees us in a different way, and God calls us to do...

In this message, we continue the series, "God at Work," by looking at how God responds when we turn away from him or reject His wisdom. Instead of forcing His will on us, sometimes God accomplishes His purposes by giving us what we want and allowing us to experience the natural consequences. Technical Difficulty: We lost audio for 36 seconds, but Pastor Mark re-recorded and spliced it in. You will...

In this message, we start a new series, "God at Work," that focuses on God's grace at work in incredible ways in the books of 1 and 2 Samuel. This lead-off sermon helps us to see how God calls all of us in important ways if we have eyes to see and ears to hear. But we need to put aside preconceived ideas of the who, how, and what of God's calling. If this message is a blessing, you can support our...

In this message we reflect on the connection between living well and dying well and look at four biblical principles that help us do both.  If this message is a blessing, you can support our ministries by donating at www.fumccb.com.   Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds  Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)  Connect with Pastor Mark: www.revmarkreynolds.com  Facebook: https://www.faceb...