The Bible was written by God. Hands down, no questions about it. It is SO incredibly clear and has been proven by History and science that what the Bible says is true! Purely because everything that has been prophesied has come true…it has happened exactly as God said it would happen! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will show you that as a Christian, there should be NO doubt in your mind that the Bible is true and that God wrote it! You can clearly read about how God worked wonders in countless people’s lives and then see God doing the exact same thing in your own life!

The enemy of your soul is constantly trying to distract you and lead you as far away from God as he can. Thankfully, the devil also knows the power that lives inside of you. If you have accepted Jesus Christ into your heart, then the same power that rose Jesus from the grave lives inside of you! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you to be aware of the devil's doings but also be aware of God’s power! God has made you just as you specifically for a purpose…His purpose! You were made to look and act like Jesus, now all you have to do is trust Him to lead you and your life will flourish like no other!

Going where God calls, and doing what God says, and being who God wants us to be is hard. It’s not easy to do the right thing ten times out of ten. Especially while fighting our human nature. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you that when you truly love God, obeying Him and His commands will come easy! When you love the Lord and recognize Him as the Lord in your life, obedience comes naturally! Because you obviously want to please Him. And when you please Him and follow His commands your life will be SO much more fruitful! With God, your life can and will flourish in ways you cannot even imagine!

A lot of times in life, all we care about is our rights and what we can get or have. The Bible shows us that that is not the Christian way. God’s way is giving over receiving and serving over being served every single time. We’re called to put others before ourselves just as we saw Jesus do! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will invite you to start today by putting others before yourself! Learn to sacrifice your own comfort and time to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in your own job, family, church, and friend groups! To be a Christian means to serve others well and with a humble heart!

Today, Pastor Mark will be reminding you that the enemy is very active in this world, and unfortunately very active in the church. Sadly, many have been burned by others in the church and they chose to forsake the fellowship of the brethren. This is very dangerous because you're robbing yourself of accountability and fellowship. The devil wants to kill, steal, and destroy, this is why it’s extremely important to go to church. The enemy roams about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. The easiest targets for lions are those who are the weak of the herd that are straggling behind. Stay in Church, and remain in prayer and in His Word. 

As Pastor Mark continues his teaching series through the book of 1 Thessalonians, he’ll be explaining the difference between loving the idea of Jesus and having an intimate relationship with Him. It’s not enough to recognize who Jesus is and like His character, you must choose to make Him your Lord and Savior. Many people love the teaching of Jesus, and many love the positive impact Jesus has on people's lives, but they have not entered into that intimate relationship with Him. Jesus said many will come to Him on that Day and say “Lord, Lord”- and He will turn to them and say “Depart from Me, I never knew you”. 

Today, Pastor Mark will be challenging you to be bold for the Lord, because what you're proclaiming to the world is the truth, and it’s the only truth that can set humanity free. After all, the Bible says the righteous are as bold as lions! Don’t allow the enemy to cause you to fear preaching the Gospel to the lost. Always remember, that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives within you. It’s not you who should live in fear for preaching the truth, it’s the enemies of God who should fear dying without having their sins forgiven. When you’re heart becomes broken for the lost, it becomes easier to evangelize. 

Do you ever find yourself waiting? Perhaps you’ve had to sit around for an oil change. What about at the doctor’s office? Maybe you sent an important email that left you anticipating a response. Waiting is a natural part of life, and you will find yourself waiting for something daily. What does biblical waiting look like? In today’s message, Pastor Mark explains what it means to be waiting on the Lord, and waiting for Jesus’s second coming. You will learn what it means to have patience and that you should seek the Lord in those times of waiting.

John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and loved verses in the bible. “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him…” …Whoever. That means your neighbor, prisoners, the opposing political party, and even you. Whoever believes in Him will be saved. Jesus set the foundation for today’s message when He died on the cross. Today, Pastor Mark teaches that God will accept anyone who accepts His Son, regardless of their past mistakes. When you follow Jesus, you become a new creation. If you haven’t made that decision today, what are you waiting for?

Do you have any favorite clothing or food brands? If so, the company likely used some celebrity to showcase why their product is great. For example, “Our sports drink gives you the energy to shoot consistent 3-pointers. Just ask Michael Jordan.” Having a good example helps drive sales for companies. Today, Pastor Mark will teach that you ought to be a good example for Christ. Preaching the Gospel is one thing, but living it out makes it that much more appealing to others. The world is watching your actions to see if they line up with your beliefs. Will they find a true believer? Or will they just find empty words?