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!