The enemy is sneaky – he’s not going to announce himself. He’ll use whatever tactics he can to stop the message of Jesus getting through. It’s worked before – and you’ll see it firsthand as you join Pastor Mark for his study today! But since Jesus has come and changed people, is Satan still as much of a threat? The answer to that question is a resounding YES. Satan will continue to be a menace until Jesus comes back as the conquering King. He’ll use whatever he can too – governments, circumstances, weather – even your friends and family. Hold fast to the truth so you can see him coming!

Satan doesn’t like God winning – he’s the enemy of faith, after all. Satan wants to stop people from hearing about salvation in Jesus, and if they do give their lives to Christ, he still gets in the way of growth. But this isn’t a new phenomenon – this enemy has been on the warpath from the very beginning! Pastor Mark is continuing his introduction of the book of Exodus today, a book that details how the people of Israel have run right up against Satan. They are God’s people – so Satan continues to push against their ability to thrive. But Pastor Mark will remind you that God’s greater. In fact, God will ALWAYS be greater than Satan, and will always be victorious in the end!

Today, Pastor Mark begins a study in the book of Exodus, the second book of the Bible and one of the books of law. Now, you may look at this book and think it’s outdated – it’s useless because Jesus came and fulfilled the law already! Why would you even want to look at it? The law of the Lord is STILL so valuable to every person – but not because it will save you. It’s important because it reveals how God desires His children to live! Pastor Mark will explain how God’s perfect law is still applicable today as it was when it was written, and why you should continue to study the books written before Jesus came on the scene!

Do you remember playing Tug of War in elementary school? Both sides would wait for the whistle and then pull with all their might. In this teaching, Pastor Mark describes what it is like when the Holy Spirit draws people closer to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit does not give up, and Jesus is ready to catch you. Are you resisting? Are you digging in your heels? Do you feel a tug in one direction and then pull with all your might the other way? The Holy Spirit is urging you to draw close to Jesus Christ. It doesn’t have to be a battle of wills; it’s a sweet surrender. He loves you and wants to welcome you to Heaven.

Advertisements for food usually fit into two categories...describing what is IN the food or describing bad things that are NOT in the food. The smoothie is rich in antioxidants and vitamins....the granola bar does NOT have trans-fat or preservatives. In this teaching, Pastor Mark describes Heaven by explaining what will be there AND the flip side...what will NOT be in Heaven. Heaven will be filled with righteousness and goodness. Love will be in its purest form. The curse will be removed. There will not be any struggles or sicknesses. All your stress will be gone.

In this message, Pastor Mark describes a perfect city created by the original architect...God. Words fall short of describing the future city of New Jerusalem, but John does his best in this chapter. Let’s try to picture it in our minds.

Our time here on Earth is temporary. But not in a BAD way. If you believe in Jesus as your savior, there are many more moments in time that will be far greater than any here on Earth. Joy without sorrow--love without loss--all this is to come. In this teaching, Pastor Mark explains what life will be like during the millennial rule of Christ--1000 years of a perfect Earth after Satan is bound. Knowing that pain is temporary takes some of the sting away. Believing and trusting in the new perfect life with Christ will help you to endure today’s difficult trials.

Have you ever gone through a hard time and felt incredibly alone...forgotten... without hope? In this message, Pastor Mark explains that John was alone in a prison on the island of Patmos when he wrote the Holy Spirit-inspired book of Revelation. John understood what it meant to be persecuted. God revealed to John that he would someday be seated on a throne. You can also be seated on a throne. Believing in Jesus Christ is the first step towards that event. It’s hard to imagine that during your struggles in the here and now, but it’s true. There will be a throne for you and other believers.

There are many songs written about peace on Earth. What a glorious thought!... No more fighting or wars. No more sadness or sickness. The Bible says that will actually happen after the Great Tribulation. Jesus will rule on the new perfect Earth for 1000 years. Peace will finally be a reality. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches that before the 1000-year rule of Jesus Christ...when perfect peace will exist...Satan has to be bound first. You might think that the mightiest angels will have to fight to bind Satan...They won’t... God will use an ordinary angel. He wants you to know Satan is not that powerful.

Most people prefer to picture Jesus as calm and peaceful. Rightly so... He IS the Prince of Peace. However, during the end times as described in the book of Revelation...Jesus shows another side. He is at war with the Antichrist. He is going to battle to settle the score once and for all. Today, Pastor Mark describes what Jesus will look like when He is headed to battle. It’s a graphic description...BUT it is fitting for the time of tribulation AND necessary to destroy ALL the evil on Earth. Jesus will defend the nation of Israel, which has been persecuted throughout history, rescuing them once again.