Sunday, May 7, 2023 -
We as human beings do not like to experience hurt. But God uses our hurt to reveal the truth of Who He is. In the Body of Christ, some of us have dealt with church hurt and hypocrisy in the church. When that happens, spiritual trauma enters: How do we understand and work through Christian hypocrisy and church hurt?
Sunday, April 30, 2023 -
If God is good and He is all-powerful then why does He allow suffering to happen? Is He maybe not good or loving? Or maybe He’s not able to stop bad things? The so-called “Problem of Evil” isn’t just an academic question but one that resonates deeply with every single one of us. Each of us have asked, or are asking, “Why?”.
Sunday, April 23, 2023 -
From the moment we enter this world we begin dying. No matter what or when that is how each of our stories in this life will end. What happens when we die? Is there an afterlife? And, if so, what will it and our place in it be like? Come with your questions as we enjoy a unique experience with a live Q & A about death, heaven, and hell.
Sunday, April 23, 2023 -
From the moment we enter this world we begin dying. No matter what or when that is how each of our stories in this life will end. What happens when we die? Is there an afterlife? And, if so, what will it and our place in it be like? Come with your questions as we enjoy a unique experience with a live Q & A about death, heaven, and hell.
Sunday, April 16, 2023 -
Just the fact that God is infinite means there’s going to be a lot about Him, His Word, and His world that we don’t understand. But there are some particular questions that both the believer and non-believer commonly ask. The good news is that, while we may never be able to have all our curiosities addressed, God does want us to ask because He has the answers!
Sunday, April 9, 2023 - Why was the Tomb empty? All who hear the story of Jesus must offer an answer, and yet Jesus Himself has already told us. Only by revisiting His Words can we leave our old lives behind and faithfully follow Him.
Friday, April 7, 2023 -
In the climax of his story, Mark shows us the most shocking thing yet about Jesus: How with the Empire’s very own instrument of death and shame, Jesus secures the victory of God over sin and evil demonstrating He is the true King.
Sunday, April 2, 2023 -
It’s easy to look back at someone’s failure and say, “Oh, if I had been there...” We’d all like to think that if we had been by Jesus’ side for three years we would have listened to Him and remained faithful. But as we near the climax of Mark’s Gospel we find that only Jesus alone was able to fulfill the mission of God.
Sunday, March 26, 2023 - The joy of a healthy newborn child far exceeds whatever challenges or pains labor involves. Jesus warns His people that they, too, will experience hardship but our hope in the promise of His glorious Kingdom.
Sunday, March 19, 2023 -
It can be easy for one to get caught up in titles, positions, or things that seemingly give us value, worth, or validation. No matter whether you are a layperson or a leader, it is critical that we are clear about who we are and Whose we are. We will explore the Heart of the Matter as we examine our passage and what drives us to do what we do.
Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Whether in times of hardship or just dreaming about our futures, we can find ourselves unintentionally viewing Jesus as some magical genie there to grant us three wishes. But the road to Jerusalem (and ultimately Calvary) requires us to pause on Who the King and His Kingdom really offers and asks of us.
Sunday, March 5, 2023 -
It’s one thing to say we are a Christian, but following Jesus is a life of faith, constantly dying to oneself and one’s way of thinking. In the glory of Jesus’ transfiguration, we see the cost of discipleship and begin to see what it looks like in the Christian life for the rubber to meet the road.
Sunday, February 26, 2023 - In Chapter 8, Mark gives us insight into why some still don’t understand Who Jesus is. Could the same be said of us?
Sunday, February 19, 2023 - Just as our bodies hunger and thirst for nourishment, so too our souls pant for sustenance and safety. Mark shows us this week how everything in this world will fail us, which is why Jesus brings His Kingdom and meets us saying, “I Am. Don’t be afraid.”
Sunday, February 12, 2022 - It can be human nature to lower our expectations to avoid disappointment, but with Jesus we see in our passage that our expectations for His Kingship aren’t high enough! He intends to do above and beyond all we could ask for or think of.
Sunday, February 12, 2022 - It can be human nature to lower our expectations to avoid disappointment, but with Jesus we see in our passage that our expectations for His Kingship aren’t high enough! He intends to do above and beyond all we could ask for or think of.
Sunday, February 5, 2022 - Many things can unite or divide us into groups and communities. But with Jesus there is only one factor: Him! As He builds His family in ways totally unexpected we are each challenged with one question, “Will we believe and follow Him or not?”
Sunday, January 29, 2023 - What could go wrong with healing disabilities and not skipping meals? Apparently a lot! In five little encounters the people begin to realize that Jesus is more than just a miracle worker . . . which begins to expose everyone’s true colors.
Sunday, January 22, 2023 - Jesus healed the sick and drove out demons, but His ministry ran much deeper than that. Rather, His miraculous works point us to a message He preached about Himself and this very reality of life.
Sunday, January 15, 2022 - Like an alarm that goes off as the sun is rising, the beginning of Mark’s gospel makes us leap out of our beds to see that something entirely new, and yet old, is now happening with the arrival of this Man named Jesus. Who is He, and what does He mean for all our lives now?
Sunday, January 8, 2023 - Life is short we say - yet we live as if it lasts forever. Jesus was clear that keeping an accurate view of life keeps us in Kingdom perspective. And Kingdom perspective is required to do Kingdom building. As we start the new year we’ll look at how we can keep a Kingdom view of life.
Saturday, December 24, 2022 - Jesus’ birth wasn’t announced to those we would have expected. The host of angels didn’t come to the head priests or the leaders of the Jews; they appeared to lowly shepherds. God announced His Son’s birth to the most unlikely people, showing His love for all of humanity, His desire for all to know Him. The star of Bethlehem reminds us that the Gospel isn’t just for the religious, for the neat and tidy. The Good News of Jesus' birth, His death, and His resurrection is for all people.
Sunday, December 18, 2022 - The world around us demands our allegiance and devotion, pretending to offer security and prosperity. But there is only one true King Who can provide us with all that we need . . . and He’s coming back soon!
Sunday, December 11, 2022 - For some this season of joy is more like a season of dread, loneliness, and doubt. But the season of advent reminds us that our joy in Christ is not tied to our circumstances, but rather to His promises and the coming of His Kingdom.
Sunday, December 4, 2022 - “Don’t say I didn’t warn you!” It’s our way of telling someone to take our warning seriously, to pay attention and act. John the Baptist’s warning about the nearness of the Kingdom of God still rings true today so we better sit up and listen.