The unfortunate reality is that God does allow hard times to come our way. He does. The reason He does so is to grow our faith and trust in Him. It is so detrimental to our growth as Christians that we trust God to come to our rescue, whether it be physical protection or mental peace during turmoil. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will share a little bit of how God came through for him when he trusted His guidance. God will show up; He never leaves His children alone or abandoned. So, whatever you may be going through, remember that God is with you always and will save you in your time of need!
Just like we’ll see with Hezekiah, God sometimes allows difficult things to happen so His faithfulness can shine through! God uses hardships to shape us and to reveal His goodness to us and to those who witness what is happening. Our lives, including the ups and downs, are a testament to God’s goodness! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you that when people question or challenge your beliefs, God will back you 100% of the time! When hard times come, and they will come, people will ask where your God is, and the way you allow God to shape you will be proof of His love and faithfulness!!!
The world can be a scary place; lots of things happen that can be detrimental to our way of life and to our peace. But the Lord says not to be fearful! There is no reason to fear the things of this world, because He is always in control and His plan will come to fruition! God remains in control no matter what happens!!! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you through whatever it is you may be facing. God is in control! There is no reason to fear any disasters because God is the god of peace and protection! If you’ve accepted Jesus, there is a place for you in heaven; death isn’t in your future!!!
Preaching the Word and sharing the Gospel isn’t about sharing your opinions or viewpoints. Sharing about Jesus is about sharing about Jesus. Nothing more, and surely nothing less. Anytime you get the chance to hear or share about Jesus, you should always fact-check with the Word of God! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will share that you should even fact-check what he preaches. You shouldn’t take any pastor's word for it; you should always check with the Bible and see what truth is and what may be an opinion. There is no mistaking the Bible, so make sure you know the Word, so you can share the Word!
What does it mean to fear God? Are we supposed to live in fear of being struck down because of our sins? No! In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches that fearing God is a respect and understanding of reverence for the creator of the universe! It is knowing who He is and what He is capable of! Fearing the Lord isn’t supposed to make us live an anxious life; it is supposed to keep us humble. Yes, at any moment God can stick us down. But, because of what Jesus did, we can live in right standing with God! We are forgiven from ALL our sins and can live holy by the blood of Jesus Christ!
How often do you find yourself being generous or going out of your way to serve someone else? Is it daily, weekly, monthly, or even yearly? The Bible tells us that God loves a humble and generous servant! God wants to bless and honor the righteous person so they can overflow onto all people!!! In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches that God isn’t a vending machine. You can’t put in good works and get blessings and good fortune out. God wants your heart to be honest and humble, and that person, He will bless beyond their imagination! So, how can you humbly serve someone else today?
Have you heard about the Passover festival that the Israelites celebrate? The whole idea revolved around the blood of the lamb that was applied to their house doors, and that’s what kept the folks inside their homes safe from the death angel's visit. It represents how the wrongdoings of the people are hidden away by the sacrifice of the innocent. Have you ever thought about how this mirrors what Jesus did to save you? Today, Pastor Mark shares how Jesus saved you by laying down His life on the cross for your sins. Thanks to His sacrifice, when the heavenly Father sees you, He sees righteousness shining through!
Ever notice how, when your to-do list is overflowing, your brain just kind of hits the pause button? It’s like a little mental vacation, isn’t it? When you finally get home, you feel completely drained and a bit fed up. Yet, when you drift off to sleep at night, you might find that you wake up with a burst of fresh thoughts and creative ideas. Finding refuge in God feels quite similar. Today, Pastor Mark shares some insights on how God can bring you rest and rejuvenation. With Jesus by your side, you’ll find a fresh strength to tackle your challenges head-on. Regardless of the hardships the enemy tosses in your direction, victory will be yours!
The way sin impacts us can be quite intense, leading us to search for a clever workaround to take advantage of. One of those tricky ideas is thinking that God will just forgive me no matter what, so I can keep doing my thing and then just ask for forgiveness later. Hey, have you thought about how your actions might come back to you down the road? Today, Pastor Mark has an important message for you about steering clear of a sinful life. It might feel like those tempting urges are beyond your control. But Jesus is there to help you push back against your sinful nature and keep it from taking control of your life.
There's this ongoing conversation about creation and evolution that just keeps getting more interesting. Scientists are really determined to show that evolution is the journey that shaped us into the humans we are today. So, what’s the deal with some real evidence? Looks like they don’t have it, huh? On the flip side, creation really gets its due, not only from a biblical angle but also from a scientific viewpoint. In today’s message, Pastor Mark dives into a lively discussion about creation versus evolution, sharing his thoughts on why he believes creation holds more weight than evolution. You’ve been crafted in the very image of God!
As you read in the Bible, you'll find plenty of connections between yourself and the people from the Old Testament. Just like you, they were a bit puzzled by the book of Revelation, too. The final book of the Bible definitely has a way of capturing our interest, doesn’t it? Have you ever thought about how God wants to share the secrets of the world's final days through that book? In today’s message, Pastor Mark dives into the fascinating world of the book of Revelation and why it's so crucial to understand its meaning. The Holy Spirit is here to guide you in grasping what’s inside the book. God definitely wants you to know!
With everything going on in the world—the crimes, the chaos—it’s hard not to pause and think about why God seems to be taking his sweet time with the judgment, right? The world seems to be overflowing with negativity, filled with sin, hatred, and violence all around us. What do you think God is waiting for? In today’s message, Pastor Mark shares insights on why God seems to be taking His time with the judgment period. He wants everyone to have the chance to hear the gospel, because He’s a fair and just God. He would make sure that no one had to face judgment without first giving them a chance to find salvation.
You've probably caught those Jurassic films, right? When you gaze at a dinosaur, it’s hard not to ponder the reality of these incredible creatures, isn’t it? Have you ever wondered what the Bible says about the closest thing to a dinosaur? Today, Pastor Mark looks into the topic of the Leviathan. In the Bible, Leviathan emerges as a colossal sea creature, striking fear into the hearts of other marine life with its immense size, often depicted as a fearsome dragon. Isn't it fascinating how Satan gets compared to a Leviathan? It embodies that sense of terror. But don’t worry, God’s got everything under control!
According to the Bible, those of us who believe in Jesus will receive a new body once the judgment period wraps up. But did you know it also talks about those who didn’t pick Jesus? Pretty interesting, right? Today, Pastor Mark dives into the fascinating topic of the resurrection of our bodies. If you believe in Jesus, you’ll get a glorified body—something totally transformed and different from what you have now! However, for those who turned away from Christ, a different kind of body awaits them—one designed to endure the relentless flames of hell for all eternity. So, which one are you thinking about picking up?
Imagine you're stuck in a tiny, dark room, no light, no room to stretch your legs. It would be pure torture, right? So, picture this: what would it really be like to find yourself in that bottomless pit from the Bible? Just picture it: even the demons are too scared to set foot inside, so you can only guess the sheer terror of being locked up in that place. Today, Pastor Mark tells you about the Abyss, sharing insights on how Satan and his followers will ultimately find their place there. When the judgment period wraps up, it won't just be Lucifer and his crew heading there; those who turned their backs on Christ will join them, too!
Well, it seems like there's a big reckoning coming for the world, doesn't it? The signs are all around us, with pollution and global warming taking centre stage as the main culprits. It feels like a message from above, doesn’t it? So, as a believer, do you ever find yourself concerned about getting caught up in that chaos, too? Today, Pastor Mark is diving into a fascinating topic: the event known as the rapture! When the time of judgment arrives for the world, Jesus will return and gather the church, bringing all the believers of Christ along with Him to heaven. No need to stress about what’s ahead; everything is in God’s hands!
You might have noticed that our planet's environment is gradually heading towards a state of degradation and destruction. Have you ever thought about global warming and pollution, and all those other things that contribute to it? Well, what if I told you there's a divine hand behind it all? Have you ever thought about why God might choose to destroy the world? In today’s message, Pastor Mark dives into the reasons behind the environmental changes you're witnessing and what they mean for you from a spiritual perspective. It’s just God’s way of showing judgment on the people and their pretend deities.
There are times when God’s presence in your life can be overwhelmingly real. You’re certain of His love for you; His will for your life is clear, and you have no doubt of His Providential care. And then there can be other times, when things don’t seem to be as simple. God may seem distant. What has happened? Today, Pastor Mark suggests that God may allow dry times to come into your life for a good reason. He doesn’t want you to trust in Him only when things are going great. He wants you to experience His care during those tough seasons as well. And that’s when you know you really love Him for Who He Is, not just for what He does.
“Eat, drink, and be merry”. Most people probably don’t say it quite so obviously, but their overarching rule of life is to think about what they want – today. Everything in this world is designed to keep your attention fixed on the NOW. And especially, don’t worry about what may come after this life. Today, Pastor Mark shows that this present world culture isn’t really anything new. And he illustrates it with an incident that happened to an overconfident king named Belshazzar*. What’s your focus? Yes, take care of what you need to in this present world. But always keep your vision locked steadfastly upon God.
People today have a lot of different ideas about the Bible. Those who haven’t read it think it’s just a bunch of outdated laws and rules. Some people have a dislike for it because it doesn’t keep up with the changes they’d like to make in the culture. It may sometimes be intimidating to say that you believe it’s the Word of God. Today, Pastor Mark shows that doubting God’s Word is not just a modern invention. During the time of Isaiah, as well as the time of Christ, a lot of people didn’t take too kindly to the words of the prophets. But when you put your trust in the Word of God, it doesn’t matter what other people say; you’re looking for His approval.