Closeness with God is an open invitation—He desires intimacy with all who seek Him. The Lord promises to reveal His heart to those who draw near, offering supernatural wisdom, comfort, and direction. When we prioritize time in His presence, we open ourselves to a relationship that transforms every aspect of our lives. Today, Pastor Mark explains that when we draw near to the Lord, He reveals truths and insights that others may never experience. Just as John leaned on Jesus and heard His heartbeat, we too can experience a deep, personal connection with Him. Will you take the time to draw near and hear His whisper today?

Judas walked alongside Jesus for three years, hearing His words, seeing His miracles, and experiencing His love firsthand. Yet, Judas’ heart grew harder with time. Despite being so close to the Savior, Judas chose to reject Him. Even with all of the evidence that Jesus is the Son of God, Judas decided to betray Him. Today, Pastor Mark highlights the sobering truth that we all have the freedom to either embrace God’s love or turn away from it. A hardened heart begins with small compromises, and over time, it can lead to devastating choices. Let this be a reminder to guard your heart and seek God’s will daily, staying sensitive to His love.

God’s love transcends anything we can experience in the natural realm. It’s a supernatural love that calls us to act beyond feelings or understanding. Jesus fully embodied God’s love. Jesus demonstrated this by humbly washing the disciples’ feet, showing us what it means to serve others selflessly. Today, Pastor Mark encourages you to embrace this same heart of humility and service. No matter how difficult, you’re called to love and serve as Jesus did, reflecting His supernatural love to the world. In doing so, you can demonstrate the transformative power of Christ’s love in our own lives and be a light to the world.

What if you were told you could have everything—unlimited power, wealth, and control over all things on earth? It’s easy to imagine ourselves taking it all for our own benefit, right? On the other hand, Jesus, who holds all authority as King of the Universe, chose to serve others. When He had every reason to take, He gave. Today, Pastor Mark reminds you that true greatness comes from serving others, not from self-indulgence. It’s in serving that we truly reflect the heart of Christ. Jesus humbled Himself and washed His disciples’ feet. Today, consider how you can serve others and reflect Christ’s love in everything you do.

In life, we often face trials that make us question God's love. Some of you might be asking, "Does God really love me if I'm going through this?" Satan wants you to doubt God’s love for you in the midst of your difficulties. But just look to the cross of Jesus Christ. God didn’t even spare His own Son to save you. Today, Pastor Mark reminds you that even Jesus, whom God loved supremely, endured unimaginable suffering. God allows suffering in this world, but it’s never a sign of His absence or lack of love. He is at work in our lives, even in our pain, and He will not forsake us. God uses all things for your good. 

Do you ever wonder how children can lie at such a young age? How can something like a child that seems so pure and innocent still be sinful? Everybody is born spiritually blind when they enter the world. You may have been born into a Christian household but that doesn’t automatically make you a follower of Jesus. Today, Pastor Mark will encourage you to go beyond what your eyes can see, and begin to see the world through the eyes and the heart of God. When you let Him change your heart, you will begin to see things differently from the rest of the world. It all starts with a willingness to surrender everything you have to Him.

What happens when you continue to reject God over and over again? Pharaoh was given so many miraculous signs and opportunities to believe in God and surrender his life to Him but ultimately chose to continue to reject Him. God decided that Pharoah would never believe so He hardened the heart of Pharoah. Today, Pastor Mark will remind you to take the heart of God seriously. If you continue to mock God and deny that He exists there is a point in which God can reject you completely. God is extremely patient and kind, but you shouldn’t put Him to the test because He has the power to harden your heart as well. 

We certainly don’t know darkness the way that people in the past did. We have headlights on our cars and street lights in the city, and almost everyone has a flashlight on their phone, right in their pocket whenever they need it. In the times before electricity, people were much more dependent on the light of the sun. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches you that the world you live in is a world of spiritual darkness. How can you find your way without light to see? The good news is that Jesus is the light of the World, and when you follow Him, He will light your path. When you follow Jesus, you’ll no longer stumble in the dark.

What is it that you’ve had to do that’s difficult, but you did it anyway, knowing it needed to be done? Maybe it was getting a root canal, or maybe it was stepping out of your comfort zone, like in Pastor Marks's story. There are always going to be things in life that you have to do, as uncomfortable as they may be. In his message today, Pastor Mark teaches you about the attitude Jesus had, as He determined to go to the cross. He didn’t want to suffer for the sins of the world, but He did it anyway, because of His love for you. He went to the cross because He knew it was the only way to reconcile you to Himself.

Many of us are out there trying to make something of our lives. Some may be satisfied with simply having the basics. Others are looking for riches, fame, meaningful relationships, or career success. None of these pursuits are necessarily wrong, but will any of them truly satisfy? In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches you that there’s only one pursuit in life that will matter when all else is said and done - a relationship with Jesus Christ. If you’re not right with God, then nothing else in this life will benefit you in eternity. Only Jesus can fulfill your deepest need and satisfy your soul.