Pastor Mark breaks down the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians, empowering and directing us into obedience for the glory of Jesus Christ.

We Need Him: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

What does it look like to truly admit that we need God? In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, we continue our conversation around the Lord’s Prayer and the simple but powerful request, “Give us this day our daily bread.” From Israel’s daily provision of manna in the wilderness to Jesus’ declaration, “I am the bread of life,” we explore what God teaches us through our need and how we can learn to trust Him one day at a time. When we feel empty, worried, or overwhelmed, we are invited to remember that Jesus is exactly what our souls need.

Discover the power of daily prayer for receiving God's provision. Cultivate unwavering trust in His faithfulness, even when circumstances are uncertain. Embrace peace through faith. #DailyPrayer #Faith #GodsProvision #TrustInGod #SpiritualGrowth

Why We’re Praying: Living Like Kingdom Citizens

What happens when a church makes prayer a priority? In this episode of the Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastors Mark, Brandon, and Jay explore what it means to seek God’s Kingdom, surrender our plans to His, and live differently from the world around us. Discover how confidence, reverence, and submission reshape the way we pray and live as Kingdom citizens.

Praying “Your Kingdom come” means surrendering our agenda and inviting heaven’s priorities into our everyday life. Core Truth: Prayer is not about moving God to our will; it’s about God moving us to His.

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In the first week of Pray Like Heaven, we explore what it means to pray like family. Jesus didn’t teach us to pray for performance or recognition, but to know and communicate with our Father relationally. Discover how prayer shapes our relationship with God, aligns our hearts with His will, and helps us bring a little more of heaven into our everyday lives. We’ll also introduce the 21-Day Prayer Guide and Week of Prayer as we begin this journey together.

Prayer begins with who we’re talking to—our loving Father who is near and holy. Core Truth:  The power of prayer is found in intimacy, not performance. 

What happens when ordinary people choose to follow Jesus together? In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Brandon Rieb sits down with Pastor Jay Austin, Caden Sichler, and Lori Klump to explore the power of Christian community through the story of Daniel and his friends. From prayer and perseverance to standing firm when God’s answer is uncertain, discover why we were never meant to follow Jesus alone and how authentic community can strengthen our faith.

What happens when God places us in rooms filled with people who have little or no understanding of who Jesus is? In Acts 17, Paul finds himself in three very different cities, but Athens presents a unique challenge: a culture full of spiritual seekers, intellectuals, and people searching for something they cannot name. Join Jay Austin, Jonmark Ragsdale, and Wendell Mathis as they explore how God purposely positions us to reach people right where they are, point them toward the truth of Jesus, and invite them to respond.

Wendell preaches in Acts 17, about how the times of ignorance are over, that we must worship Jesus. Repentance and good works are essential to the life of the christian, as Paul spoke to the people of Athens in the scripture.