In my refrigerator and in my pantry, there are all kinds of things to eat. Anytime someone in my house wants something to eat, pretty much anything is free game. But sometimes, there are things that have been set aside for a certain purpose. Perhaps for a special meal on a special day. And no one better touch them before that time comes. In Pastor Mark’s message today, he tells you that if you want to be used by God, then you have to be set apart for Him and His purpose. That’s what it means to be Holy. To be set apart for a special use by God. Have you been separated from this world so that you can be used by God?

Have you ever been in one of those situations where you needed a little peer pressure to do something? Maybe like jumping off the high dive as a kid for the first time, and you tell your friend, “I’ll go if you go with me.” Or were you the brave one who had the courage to climb up there and be the first to take the plunge? In today’s message, Pastor Mark shares with you that when God calls you to do something, you shouldn’t be afraid to step out and do it. You don’t need to lean on anyone else to do what God is calling YOU to do. Trust God at His Word and obey His voice, knowing that He will do the work as you follow Him.

It’s true that people spend way too much time worrying about what other people think about them. But if everybody’s spending their time worrying about what other people think about them, then they really aren’t spending any time thinking about everyone else. It really is a funny thing, isn't it? In his message today, Pastor Mark encourages you to quit worrying so much about what other people think about you, and start asking yourself What does God think about me. Live your life in a way that pleases God rather than man. When all is said and done, He’s the one you’ll have to give an account to.

Every story we read in the bible and every testimony we hear, one thing is the same…God used someone inadequate. God has proven that He doesn’t call the qualified, He equips the surrendered! When someone is humble in heart and willing to do anything God says, there is no limit to what will happen! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you that you may not be able, but God only asks for your obedience! You don’t need to be perfect before allowing God to work; you only have to be humble and obedient right now. God will use you, no matter your past or present sins; He has special plans for you!!!

Sometimes, although not all the time, God uses hard times to get our attention. God will use people, He will use conflict, and He will use difficult situations to show us that something isn’t right. Maybe you’re facing family disagreements or friendship issues, or maybe a workplace dispute, God may be trying to get your attention. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will share some examples of how you can read, or rather sense, what God may be doing to get you to listen up or pay special attention. God will bring up anything to get to you, whether to get you to know you’re doing good, or to know you need to change something in your life.

On our own, we can’t accomplish much. We can’t have victory, we can’t have courage, and we can’t have power over sin…but with Christ, WE CAN! Alone, we have no authority in life, but when the Holy Spirit is working in us, there is no limit and no end to our victories, our courage, and our power! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you to seek God and remember to be with Him! When you spend time with God, and you allow the Holy Spirit to work in you and through you, there is no limit! The Bible says that you have the same power that raised Jesus from the grave in you! Live like it!!!

Even though our world is ever-changing, God doesn’t and hasn’t changed. His power, His presence, and His goodness haven’t changed since Bible times, and we’re promised it’s not going to change anytime soon! God still does miracles, God still heals, God still cares for His people, no matter what the world is doing! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you to let fear stay just as it is…an emotion. Fear of the future should never hold you back or make you think God’s power has diminished in any sense! Don’t be fearful of what is to come; trust God knows best! Because God remains faithful even through your doubt and fear!

There are absolutely repercussions for standing up for our faith and standing up for the salvation of others; God unfortunately promised this in the Scriptures. He said that we will have trials and that it won’t be easy. Life isn’t easy…that is the point…we need Christ to be with us to walk through life peacefully!  In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you as you’re facing trials and pushback for your faith. Stay strong! Stand with God, and He will not leave you! When you stand up in the face of adversity and stand strong in your beliefs, God will bless your efforts and endurance in ways you can’t even imagine!

Sometimes we pray once, and we expect God to show up powerfully and consistently. Not that He won’t, but God expects us to pray continually! When our prayers never end, His mercies will find no end! God wants to bless you, and He wants you to ask for it, to seek after His ways, and to knock at His door. So practically, what does asking, seeking, and knocking look like for our lives? In today’s message, Pastor Mark will show you exactly how your prayers are asking, seeking, and knocking! When your consistent prayers encounter the Lord’s power, there is no limit to what He will do in your life!

It’s important to know that we are at war. There is a spiritual battle for our souls, and there is a fight for control. The enemy, satan, wants total chaos and destruction, and he is willing to do anything to get us away from Jesus! Seek God in the battle, and there is no possible way for us to fall into satan’s traps. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will teach that you have a part to play in this war! You have the power to stand up for your own soul and choose Jesus! When you choose Jesus to fight on your side, there is no amount of mayhem or madness that the enemy can cause that you can’t overcome in the name of Jesus Christ!