Disputes with co-workers, arguments over little things when we’re tired, and family conflicts are, unfortunately, unavoidable. We may have seasons where we’re at peace with everyone, but eventually, we will need to make amends with another person; thankfully, there IS a biblical way to do so! The Bible says that we’re to be at peace with everyone to the best of our ability; so, how do we do that? In today’s message, Pastor Mark will show you some of the biblical tools you need to settle arguments. The main tool is simply communication. Seek God to give you the right words, and He WILL come through!

Unfortunately, the world we live in is dark and is only getting darker every day. But fortunately, as Christians, we have the light, and we can be light amidst the darkness! We can shine for Jesus by staying positive, calm, and steady so our family, friends, and co-workers can see exactly who our God is! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will show that you have an opportunity to share Jesus with those when life gets hectic. When the world is spiraling, and you stay confident and unwavering in your God, people will notice, and you then have an opportunity to share why you do not need to worry!!!

Families can be a complicated thing. Whether you have a good earthly family or not, it can be a difficult thing to navigate. Thankfully, God has adopted you into His heavenly family! God wants you to know that He accepts you, He chooses you, and He will never mistreat you or leave you! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will recognize that families can be a touchy subject and a difficult thing for most people. Pastor Mark will teach that God uses family trauma or even healthy families to grow us spiritually and to give us a greater understanding of how much He loves us and cares for us!

Confession and repentance are used quite often in Church, but what do they really mean, and how are we supposed to be doing them? Confession is verbally speaking your sin and apologizing; Repenting is an action! We must take action to change our thoughts and habits; that is where the spiritual change happens! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you that real-life transformation comes from the Holy Spirit's intercession and your actions! You’ve probably heard that, “if nothing changes…then nothing changes”… You must do something different so you don’t get caught up in your sins again!

Everything God does and says has a purpose, and a purpose that is beyond what we can imagine. It’s hard to comprehend God’s sovereignty and plans, because they are so far beyond what we can understand…that is where our faith comes in! We must have faith that God has a plan that will be fruitful! In today’s message, Pastor Mark will encourage you as you may be doubting, misunderstanding, or unsure…God has a plan for your life! What the Lord has said and done has all been for your betterment and growth! Don’t concern yourself with seeing the full picture, just trust God in His faithfulness!

The Bible teaches that we’re the salt of the earth…but what does that mean? In today’s message, Pastor Mark will explain what being salt means for you and me. The Bible teaches that we’re to be like a seasoning that God can sprinkle where He wants and however much He wants. We must be willing to season according to His will! Being the salt of the earth means that you are an honest, kind, and loving person; you are someone who is seasoned in your faith, and you’re wise with your actions! So wherever God calls you, you go, and you go to be a balanced blessing and a steady voice among the chaos and lies we encounter today.

One thing we need to understand is that we serve a just God. Everything He does is balanced, thought out, and successful! God isn’t going to do something just because; He is going to do something to serve a godly purpose that benefits us! In our limited minds, we can’t always see what that purpose is right away. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you that when you’re upset, confused, or frustrated with the present world, seek God on how you may need to repent first! It’s easy to just be mad at others; it’s a lot harder to take a look at your own actions; real change happens with YOU first!

The best method I use to make friends is to try to find something we relate to each other with. When we relate to each other, we can grow closer in friendship because we have common ground. Well, a good way to get to know Jesus is to understand how He was betrayed. The same way we understand the new friends we make.  In today’s message, Pastor Mark reminds you that at some point in your life, you’ll be betrayed or you’ll go through suffering. It’s not because God hates you, but because it’s the best way to understand how Jesus felt before going to the cross. Luckily, you will never have to live what Jesus went through on the cross!

Have you ever been good at one sport, and then tried to learn a different sport, and you were just terrible at it? For example, being super good at soccer, but then being bad at tennis. That’s not your fault; you were just given the blessing of foot-eye coordination, but not hand-eye coordination. That’s how God made you! In today’s message, Pastor Mark says that you should know your gifts and callings, and that it’s important to USE those gifts and callings to God’s glory. And if you don’t have it, then don’t try to force it. God has made you the way He wants you to be. The best way to further God’s kingdom is to stick to what He has blessed you with. 

I grew up playing soccer, and I always looked up to my coaches because everything they taught me, they could demonstrate well. But when I went to watch them play in their games, they made the same mistakes as I did. I learned that even though they taught me everything I know, they were still humans who weren’t perfect. In today’s message, Pastor Mark talks about the importance of not idolizing pastors or other Church leaders. If they made a mistake, then it would be easy for you to doubt your ability to stay holy. It’s important to remember that even though someone is in a leadership position in the church, they aren’t immune to sin.