Escape urself Podcast

Sunday, July 12 10:00 a.m.
Mark 6:30-56
Today we get to share one of the most well-known miracles of Jesus. This one resonated with the people in a big way. Through it, Jesus was able to provide for everyone’s most basic need: food. It was one thing to watch others be healed. But in this case, what Jesus did was for everyone there. This miracle also appears in all 4 gospels. This reminds us of a great rule to remember when studying Scripture: if it is repeated, it is important. What does this miracle tell us about Jesus and who He longs to be in our lives?

Sunday, July 5 10:00 a.m.
Mark 6:1-13
Happy 250th birthday, America! What a blessing it is to live in this country. Is it perfect? Not even close. There are about 349 million reasons why our nation could never be perfect. But the miracle resides in the truth that our nation was, in fact, established under God. In spite of all of the imperfections, that truth is the sole reason that America still exists today. This country is special. It is set apart in so many ways. Unfortunately, very few people realize this truth anymore, and even fewer realize how quickly a nation like ours could cease to exist. We have something to celebrate, but more importantly, we have a nation to pray for and strive to bring back to God.
This week, we will continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark as we watch Jesus’ return to His hometown for the first time since His ministry began. How would those who knew Him best receive Him? The outcome might not be what you would expect. What can we learn from the way they treated Jesus? Also this week, Jesus sends out the 12 for the first time on their own. He gives them an interesting set of “rules” to follow. How do those apply to us as we share the Gospel with the people in our lives? We can’t wait to share it all with you!

Sunday, June 21 10:00 a.m.

Mark 4:35-5-20

The storms will come…

At the end of Mark 4 Jesus challenges the disciples to dosomething new.  Something that was likely very uncomfortable for them.   Probably something that made all of them a bit uneasy.   Then after Jesus challenges them, He goes to sleep and they all nearly drown?  The storms of life come up on us in an instant. All it takes is one phone call, text, diagnosis, or conversation and life goes from calm to chaos in moments. Jesus longs to help us prepare for these times the best we can, but even more than that He longs to help us through the storms of life when they come. 

Sunday, June 14 10:00 a.m.
Mark 4:1-34 The power of story
There is power in story. You know that. You have felt that from books you have read, movies you have seen, plays you have watched. We still believe in the power of the stories Jesus shared to change our eternity!

Family’s tough

Mark 3:20-35

The text this week begins in Mark 3:20.   It involves Jesus family.  His mother and His brothers.  But it is probably not the type of family get together that you might be thinking.  Although, I guess that might depend on what type of family you comefrom.  The teachers of the law are back in the picture this week, this time calling Jesus satan.   They are trying hard to discredit all that Jesus is saying and doing.  Why would they take this approach?

Sunday, May 31st 10:00 a.m.
Who You Are is greater than Where You Go
Colossians 3:1–4, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 2:9
This week, we are taking a one-week break from our study in Mark to encourage all of our graduates. The world is obsessed with where you are going and what you can achieve. The world wants your identity to be found in where you work, how much you make, or what your title is. But God has a different plan. The truth is that our identity is not something we earn; it’s something we receive. This message is a great reminder for all of us in this high-pressure world that we live in.

This week was worship at the Park here in Brazil, as a result, the audio quality is not as amazing as it normally is. Please go ahead and turn it up a bit and give it a listen. Thanks!

Sunday, May 24th 2026
Is God Calling You? (The answer is yes)
Mark 2:13-22, Mark 3:1-19
This week the miracles of Jesus continue, the controversy around Jesus continues to grow. And Mark shares with us a list of names. The names of those that Jesus personally called to follow Him. Why is that list so important? Who is Jesus calling today? Please join us this week as we invite the community to worship with us at Forest Park.

Sunday, May 17th 2026

It’s about forgiveness

Mark 2:1-12

This is one of my favorite miracles of Jesus!  There are so many things to consider.  The faith and determination of friends.  The acceptance of Jesus.  The forgiveness of sins.  Please come join us to find out more. 

Sunday, May 10th 2026
Mother’s Day at Berea
“I know who you are” A study through the book of Mark
Why did people come to Jesus?
Mark 1:35-45
This week we find people being drawn to Jesus. All kinds of people, from all over the region with all kinds of challenges in their lives. What was it that people were searching for? What did they hope to find? Are people still looking for the same things today?

What does it mean to believe in something? The dictionary definition for believe is simply to accept something as true. But is that what Jesus means when He speaks the famous words of John 3:16? “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” The Bible is clear that belief is more than just accepting the truth. Belief requires a response, it requires action. We can’t wait to share more with you this Sunday!