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Genesis #30 - How Can God Reunite a Broken Family?

This sermon from Pastor Mark in Genesis 33 gives hope to those who have broken relationships with friends and family members, showing that brothers Jacob and Esau were able to reconcile despite an entire lifetime of strife.

Aug 21, 20221h 5m

Genesis #29 - How Can We Wrestle With God in a Good Way?

In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Genesis 32 on obeying God, praying through difficult situations, and wrestling with God when life circumstances seem to be dark. Pastor Mark will also walk through how repentance and restitution can lead to reconciliation in difficult relationships.

Aug 14, 20221h 6m

Genesis #28 - When to Sever Ties with Toxic Family Members?

In a tough but practical sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Genesis 30-31 on a murderous spirit, boundaries, relationships with toxic and evil people, and when to walk away from an unhealthy relationship.

Aug 7, 20221h 7m

Genesis #27 - Why Should We Marry & Sleep with Only One Person?

In Genesis 29-30, we see Jacob engage in polygamy with two wives and four baby mamas that causes lots of drama that lasts for generations. As Pastor Mark shares, the good news is that no matter how many times Jacob messes up, God is still the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Jul 31, 20221h 2m

Genesis #26 - What Happens When Adult Children Have A Controlling Parent?

This sermon from Genesis 29 is another incredibly practical parenting lesson from this amazing book of the Bible and, as Pastor Mark preaches in this chapter, Laban meddles in his adult daughters' lives, causing pain, problems, and perils that last their entire lives.

Jul 24, 20221h 4m

Genesis #25 - What's It Like When Heaven Visits Earth?

In Genesis 28:10-22, Heaven visits earth as Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to Heaven. In this story, Pastor Mark preaches that, though Jacob's circumstances don't necessarily change, his life changes because of an encounter with God, and a relationship with the God of his father and grandfather is started and strengthened.

Jul 17, 20221h 4m

Genesis #24 - Why Are Siblings the Most Frustrating Relationships?

In this sermon from Genesis 27 and the first part of Genesis 28, we see sibling rivalry at its worst in the story of Jacob and Esau when parents favor one child over another. Pastor Mark preaches on how family division can lead to family deception, devastation, and dispersion.

Jul 10, 20221h 9m

Abort Abortion: 23 Scriptures that Oppose Abortion

In light of the recent US Supreme Court overturn of Roe vs. Wade, Pastor Mark shares this topical sermon with 23 different Scripture verses giving reasons why true Christians must oppose abortion.

Jul 4, 202256 min

Genesis #23 - Why Do Families Need Men To Lead?

In this sermon from Genesis 26, Pastor Mark preaches on the need for men to lead their families and about generational blessing and cursing in the lives of Abraham and Isaac.

Jun 26, 20221h 6m

Genesis #22 - How Does God Work Through Generations of a Family?

In this special Father's Day sermon, Pastor Mark preaches from Genesis 25 on the ways that descendants of Abraham both continued the race, carrying the baton of following Jesus and leading their families to follow Jesus, and dropped the baton, leading to future generations of tumultuous turmoil. In the end, he concludes that dads can make a difference, for good or bad, for generations.

Jun 19, 20221h 12m

Genesis #21 - Why is Your Spouse the Second Most Important Decision of Your Life?

In this sermon from Genesis 24, Pastor Mark shows how the story of Isaac and Rebekah is a great model for those who are wanting to get married or are coaching their own children in that season.

Jun 12, 20221h 8m

Genesis #20 - Why is the Last Day of your Marriage is the Most Important?

After 10+ chapters have been dedicated to the lives of Abraham and Sarah, Abraham lays his beloved wife to rest as we read the first funeral recorded in Scripture. As Pastor Mark preaches in this sermon from Genesis 22-23, we see in the marriage of Abraham and Sarah that the last day of our marriages are more important than the first.

Jun 5, 202257 min

Genesis #19 - What Does Faith Look Like As a Parent?

In Genesis 21, it appears that, after Abraham and Sarah's promised son, Isaac, comes, life will settle down and they'll be able to enjoy this life that God has blessed them with. But, in Genesis 22, God puts Abraham to the ultimate test of faith and, spoiler alert, he passes the test, leading to blessing for not only him and his immediate family but future generations of his family, through which will ultimately come Jesus.

May 29, 202256 min

Genesis #18 - Does God Choose Some People, But Not Others?

In Genesis 21, Abraham's promised son, Isaac, finally comes and the baby mama drama continues after he tried to take matters into his own hands and have a child with another woman. As is often the case with God, Pastor Mark shows that God blesses everyone in the story, despite the people and their actions, and that God is always the ultimate hero in every story.

May 22, 20221h 0m

Genesis #17 - Can God Deliver Me From A Mess I'm In?

In Genesis 20, Abraham gives his wife Sarah away, the second time we read about this type of action by Abraham in the book of Genesis. In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches that, as Abraham continues to make a mess of his life, acting in fear rather than faith, God is faithful as He continues to save His people from themselves.

May 15, 20221h 1m

Mother's Day 2022 - A Tale of Two Mothers

In this topical sermon for Mother's Day, Pastor Mark preaches on two mothers - Sarah and Hagar - both mothers to Abraham's children, one child of the promise (Isaac) and one child from Abraham trying to take things into his own hands and go against God's plan (Ishmael). With Galatians 4 as the backdrop for the sermon, Pastor Mark teaches that, from these two moms, we can learn how to have more grace-based homes (like Sarah) and less law-based homes (like Hagar).

May 8, 20221h 1m

Genesis #16 - Is God Tolerant or Intolerant of Our Sexual Sin?

In this sermon from Genesis 18-19, Pastor Mark shows that the same depravity that started in Sodom and Gomorrah has been prevalent throughout world history and continues into culture today. He concludes that Jesus will be the ultimate Judge and it's of critical importance for people to align themselves with Jesus' values rather than the world's to save themselves from the ultimate judgment that awaits.

May 1, 202257 min

Genesis #15 - Is God Faithful to Families for Generations?

In this slightly awkward passage in Genesis 17 about Abraham circumcising himself and his entire household, Pastor Mark points to the most important part of the story - that Abraham's covenant with God was cemented in this act and that God's priorities for our families are the same as His priorities have been for families since the beginning.

Apr 24, 20221h 2m

Good Friday 2022 - The King is Dead

In this special Good Friday sermon, Pastor Mark gives 12 reasons why Jesus died for humanity, being crucified on the cross, dying in one of the worst possible ways, because He loved us so much.

Apr 18, 202235 min

Easter 2022 - The King is Alive

The Good News of the gospel is that, after Jesus died and was buried, he resurrected from death three days later to save us and bring us back into eternal relationship with Him. In this special Easter sermon, Pastor Mark gives 21 reasons to believe in Jesus' resurrection to help bolster your faith and encourage those who don't yet know Jesus to start a relationship with Him.

Apr 17, 202233 min

Genesis #14 - How is God Faithful Even When We are Faithless?

In this sermon from Genesis 16, Pastor Mark preaches on the story of Abraham and Sarah trying to, once again, take matters into their own hands, this time to get a son they believe to be God's promised son. He ends with the good news that, even though faith-filled people have faithless days, God remains faithful when we are faithless.

Apr 10, 20221h 2m

Genesis #13 - Why Should We Trust God's Promises to Us and Our Family?

In this sermon from Genesis 15, Pastor Mark continues Abraham's story, preaching on the dichotomy of having faith in God as well as questions for God. He continues with the good news that God has grace and covenant relationship for His people, especially for those who don't always get things right.

Apr 3, 20221h 4m

Genesis #12 - How Does God Deliver a Family?

In this sermon from Genesis 14, Pastor Mark shows that there were both battles and blessings happening simultaneously, as we often see in our own lives today. The final portion covers the mysterious, debated figure, Melchizedek, and whether he was a typology, pointing us to Christ, or a Christophony, an actual appearance or manifestation of Christ Himself.

Mar 27, 20221h 2m

Genesis #11 - How Can a Family Be Blessed by God?

In Genesis 12-13, Pastor Mark preaches that, even though Abraham and Sarah had unbelief and nearly ruined everything, God is faithful and allows many second chances to receive His blessing and promises.

Mar 20, 20221h 2m

Genesis #10 - How Does God Change a Family?

In this sermon from Genesis 11-12, Pastor Mark preaches on the calling of Abraham and Sarah to leave their pagan, wicked upbringing, their home, and all that they knew and start a new legacy for their family. This journey took incredible faith and Abraham is saved to receive his place in the family line and genealogy that ultimately leads to Jesus Christ.

Mar 13, 20221h 4m

Genesis #9 - What Does the Bible Say About Globalism?

In this sermon from Genesis 10-11, Pastor Mark shows that all nations came from Noah's 3 sons and dives into the topic of the city and Tower of Babel, including what influence the events of Genesis 11 have had on language throughout history and even in modern times.

Mar 6, 20221h 7m

Genesis #8 - How Does God Build Relationships?

In this sermon from Genesis 9, Pastor Mark teaches that humanity brings death and chaos but God brings life and covenant. The good news is that, even though earthly fathers and sons fail, God the Father and God the Son never fail.

Feb 27, 20221h 6m

Genesis #7 - Does God Punish People for Their Sin?

This sermon from Genesis 7-8 covers one of the most well-known parts of the book as Noah's family enters the ark and the Flood takes place. In this sermon, Pastor Mark preaches on how God saved Noah's family and how Noah's first action upon getting off the ark was to build an altar to worship God. He also covers the differing opinions on the case for a global vs local flood, showing once again that there are many open-handed issues in the book of Genesis that Christians can debate but ultimately not divide over.

Feb 20, 20221h 4m

Genesis #6 - Why Did God Flood the Earth but Save Noah?

In this packed sermon covering a large chunk of text (Genesis 5:1-7:1), Pastor Mark preaches on the fact that God is good and people are bad, that human progress is external not internal, and that a faith-filled, yet still sinful, family can be used mightily by God.

Feb 14, 20221h 5m

Genesis #5 - Why are Families So Painful?

In Genesis 4, we start to see the effects of the Fall on Adam & Eve's family and how it negatively impacts generations, starting with their sons Cain & Abel. Ultimately, in this sermon, Pastor Mark concludes that everyone needs Jesus because, though it can be easy to get haughty, in this story, Cain is a picture of humanity and Abel is a picture of Jesus.

Feb 6, 20221h 5m

Genesis #4 - Why is the World so Broken?

After God called everything "good" and "very good" in Genesis 1-2, Adam and Eve make choices in Genesis 3:1-24 that will change the course of humanity forever. In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how hell literally came to earth in the form of a serpent and, because of Adam and Eve's choices, creation is now cursed. But, the good news is that Jesus is the dragon slayer who rules and reigns over all creatures and creation then, now, and forever.

Jan 30, 20221h 0m

Genesis #3 - Were Adam and Eve the First Human Beings?

After describing what happened each day of creation, the Genesis narrative zooms in on the first man, Adam, and recounts the creation of and his marriage to the first woman, Eve. In this sermon from Genesis 2:4-25, Pastor Mark preaches on how God created us to live physically and spiritually, to work and worship, for a relationship with Him and others, and for marriage and family.

Jan 23, 20221h 4m

Genesis #2 - Are People Created by God or Evolved by Nature?

In this sermon from Genesis 1:26-2:4a, Pastor Mark preaches on the creation of man and woman, His most important creation, created in His image, and which He set apart by calling "very good".

Jan 17, 20221h 6m

Genesis #1 - Does the Bible Teach Creation or Evolution?

In this first sermon in the Genesis series, Pastor Mark preaches on the first six days of creation as detailed in Genesis 1:1-25.

Jan 9, 20221h 5m

Worship the King #4 - How Do We Worship in Life?

In this final sermon of the Worship the King series, Pastor Mark gets the most practical talking about worshipping in your life and work.

Jan 2, 20221h 8m

Worship The King!

In this special Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Mark preaches on how Jesus is worshipped as King both in Heaven and on earth.

Dec 25, 202126 min

Worship the King #3 - How Do We Worship at Home?

In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches how we can worship at home using the example of the first Jewish and Gentile Christians and that generations can be affected, impacted, and changed when we worship at home and church.

Dec 19, 202158 min

Worship the King #2 - How Do We Worship in Church

In this practical sermon on worship in the church, Pastor Mark teaches on how worship in Heaven comes down to the church and that there are many appropriate ways to worship in church in the way that God commands us to do.

Dec 13, 202159 min

Worship the King #1 - How Do We Worship in Heaven?

In this first sermon of the series, Pastor Mark preaches from Revelation 4 on how we will worship in Heaven as the people of God in the presence of God giving praise to God.

Dec 5, 20211h 2m

James #12 - How does faith work when you do ministry?

In this final sermon in the book of James from 5:13-20, Pastor Mark preaches on faith while doing ministry including with those who are suffering, cheerful, sick, sinning, weary, and doubting, and closes the series with the idea of never forgetting to find the lost sheep.

Nov 28, 20211h 6m

James #11 - How does faith work when you are suffering?

When it comes to suffering, it can be extremely tough to trust God's plan through the pain. In this sermon from Pastor Mark, he preaches from James 5:7-12 on God's harvest and judgment and the fact that we must do what we can do as we wait for God to do what only He can do.

Nov 21, 20211h 6m

James #10 - How does faith work with your wealth?

In this sermon from James 5:1-6, Pastor Mark preaches on wealth, money, and finance in the context of selfishness, stealing, and stewardship, ultimately conveying that God desires our hearts to be generous with the money He gives us.

Nov 14, 20211h 5m

James #9 - How does faith work for life planning?

In this incredibly practical sermon from James 4:13-17, Pastor Mark preaches on the fact that life has uncertainty and brevity and, since God has sovereignty, we should have humility and urgency.

Nov 7, 20211h 4m

James #8 - How does faith work in relational conflicts?

In this sermon from James 4:1-12, Pastor Mark preaches that relational conflict is inevitable and not inherently the problem. The problem becomes whether the conflict is Kingdom down or Hell up.

Oct 31, 202157 min

James #7 - How does faith work when you are frustrated?

In this sermon from James 3:13-18, Pastor Mark goes through a list of characteristics and attitudes that will bring Kingdom (Heaven) down into your life, family, and ministry and another list that will bring Hell up into your life, family, and ministry.

Oct 24, 20211h 5m

James #6 - How does faith work when you speak your mind

In this sermon from James 3:1-12, Pastor Mark talks about the power of the tongue and that, in the flesh, it wants to destroy us and we can use it for evil. But, the Holy Spirit can transform our tongue so we can use it for good.

Oct 17, 20211h 3m

James #5 - How does faith work when you are feeling lazy

In this sermon from James 2:14-26, Pastor Mark preaches about lazy Christians that prefer lip service over their lifestyle and that, ultimately, good trees bear good fruit and bad trees bear bad fruit.

Oct 10, 20211h 7m

James #4 - How does faith work with people you don’t like?

In this sermon from James 2:1-13, Pastor Mark preaches on looking up to Jesus rather than down on others, that we should look at both the inward and outward of people, and that while the world runs on judgment, the church runs on mercy.

Oct 3, 20211h 5m

James #3 - How does faith work when you are angry?

Pastor Mark, in this sermon, tackles the ideas of anger, trial triggers, our behavior, and the result of our behavior when we react in anger to trials, based in James 1:19-27.

Sep 26, 20211h 6m

James #2 - How does faith work when you are tempted?

In this sermon from James 1:9-18, Pastor Mark preaches on how joy comes from God more than it comes from circumstances of our lives, our stuff, or our sin.

Sep 19, 20211h 7m