In this message from Mark 14:53–72, we look at the Jewish trial of Jesus and the powerful contrast between Jesus and Peter during one of the most intense moments leading up to the cross.While false accusations are brought against Him, Jesus remains silent until the most important question is asked: “Are you the Messiah?” In that moment, Jesus boldly speaks the truth, fully surrendering to the will of the Father even though it will lead to suffering and the cross.Meanwhile, Peter finds himself in the courtyard below, warming by the fire and facing his own moment of pressure. Afraid and overwhelmed, he denies even knowing Jesus.This passage reminds us that when life falls apart and our plans crumble, we often find ourselves on one of two paths: following our flesh like Peter, or trusting the will of God like Jesus. Yet even in our failures, the story of the cross is ultimately a story of redemption, restoration, and hope.

In Pastor Bart's message, Shadows of Failure, we step into one of the most sobering moments before the cross in Mark 14. Jesus warns His disciples that they will all fall away, yet Peter confidently insists he will never fail. Within hours, overconfidence gives way to fear, and the disciples scatter as Jesus is arrested.This message explores why sincere followers of Jesus can still stumble and what we can learn from their failure. It reminds us that overconfidence can quietly set us up for compromise, while humility, prayer, and wise guardrails help us remain faithful when pressure rises.Most importantly, this passage reveals the hope of the gospel. Even when the disciples failed, Jesus remained faithful to His mission and to them. Our story does not end with failure because Jesus restores, refines, and calls us back to follow Him again.Discover how God can use even our failures to shape us, restore us, and draw us closer to Him.

This week we began our new series Into the Shadows, walking through the final hours leading up to the cross. In Mark 14, the tension surrounding Jesus begins to build as different groups struggle with their expectations of who He should be. In the middle of it all, a woman pours out an extravagant gift of worship, while Judas chooses to walk away because Jesus didn’t fit his plans. The message challenges us to consider our own response: when life doesn’t go the way we hoped, will we hold back from Jesus or pour out our lives in surrender to Him?

In this message, we explore how the grace we receive from God transforms the way we live and give. Looking at Acts 4–5, we see two contrasting examples: Barnabas, whose generosity flowed from a heart surrendered to Christ, and Ananias and Sapphira, who sought the appearance of generosity without true surrender. Through the story of the early church, we’re reminded that when God’s grace fills our hearts, generosity naturally follows. As a church on mission, we’re invited to participate in what God is doing locally and around the world by living with open hands and faithful hearts.

In this message, we’re reminded that following Jesus means joining Him in His work around the world, especially alongside believers who face persecution for their faith. Drawing from Matthew 25 and other scriptures, this message explores practical ways we can participate with the persecuted church: protecting them, praying for them, giving to support the work of the gospel, and identifying with them as partners in Christ. As we hear stories of faith and perseverance, we’re invited to consider how God might call us to stand with and support our brothers and sisters around the world.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus when faith isn’t convenient? In this message, Pastor Bart launches the Relentless series by reminding us that the global Church is one body and when believers suffer anywhere, it matters everywhere. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, we’re challenged to see that persecution is not a failure of faith, but often a sign of faithful living. Following Jesus creates friction, blessing doesn’t always mean comfort, and pressure often comes before persecution. Yet Jesus invites His followers to choose joy, stand firm, and live with conviction rather than comfort. This message calls us to pray with persecuted believers, participate in God’s mission, stay aware, and commit to the way of Jesus even when it costs.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus when faith isn’t convenient? In this message, Pastor Bart launches the Relentless series by reminding us that the global Church is one body and when believers suffer anywhere, it matters everywhere. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, we’re challenged to see that persecution is not a failure of faith, but often a sign of faithful living. Following Jesus creates friction, blessing doesn’t always mean comfort, and pressure often comes before persecution. Yet Jesus invites His followers to choose joy, stand firm, and live with conviction rather than comfort. This message calls us to pray with persecuted believers, participate in God’s mission, stay aware, and commit to the way of Jesus even when it costs.

Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:38–48 challenge our natural response to fight back when we are hurt or wronged. He calls us to a different way of living, one that does not mirror the anger, division, and retaliation of the world. Loving our enemies is not about feelings or weakness, and it does not mean enabling harm. It is a choice to refuse bitterness and to stop letting other people control our hearts.When we pray for those who hurt us, we release them from our grip and place them in God’s hands. This is how we reclaim freedom, reflect the heart of the Father, and live the life that truly flourishes.

In this message, Pastor Bart challenges the idea that outward religious activity automatically leads to spiritual transformation. Using Jesus’ encounters with the Pharisees in Mark 2–3, we see how easy it is to confuse routines, traditions, and rule-keeping with a real relationship with God.Jesus reveals that empty religion can actually weigh us down, while true life with Him brings freedom, joy, and renewal. Rather than adding Jesus onto old patterns, He invites us into a new way of living marked by grace, compassion, and closeness with the Father. This message calls us to move from simply doing spiritual things to genuinely walking with Jesus in a living relationship that leads to true flourishing.

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In this message from the Flourish series, Pastor Bart unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 about anger and relationships. He explains that Jesus is not just warning against murder, but exposing the deeper “root” of simmering contempt that can damage homes and relationships long before anything explodes. The call is to take the keys back from anger, pursue reconciliation quickly, and practice humility by making things right when you have wronged someone.