Families of Faith

Paul calls believers to live differently, without complaining or arguing—so our lives stand out in a dark world. Instead of negativity, they’re meant to reflect God’s light, showing that a grateful, obedient heart points others to Him .

Pastor Michael Kractochvil

- Philippians 2:14-15

Jesus tells His followers to wait—not to act in their own strength, but to receive the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit comes, they are empowered to be bold witnesses, carrying the message of Jesus from where they are to the ends of the earth—showing that the mission isn’t fueled by human effort, but by God’s power within us

- Acts 1:4-8

Jesus begins to clearly tell His disciples about His coming suffering and death, but they don’t understand and are afraid to ask. While He’s focused on His mission, they’re missing it; reminding us that following Jesus means fixing our attention on Him, even when we don’t fully understand the path

- Mark 9:30-32

A desperate father brings his tormented son to Jesus, admitting both his faith and his doubt: “I believe; help my unbelief.” Jesus responds with power, delivering the boy and showing that even imperfect faith, when placed in Him, is enough—and that some battles are only won through deep dependence on God

- Mark 9:14-29

Jesus is revealed in glory on the mountain, and the disciples get a glimpse of who He truly is. In that moment, God calls them to stop being distracted and “lock in” on Jesus alone—reminding us that real clarity, power, and direction come when we focus fully on Him

- Mark 9:1-13

As the deer longs for water, the soul longs for God, revealing a deep, desperate hunger that only His presence can satisfy, calling us to seek Him above everything else

- Psalm 42:1

Paul counts everything he once valued as loss compared to knowing Christ. He trades status, achievement, and self-righteousness for a deeper relationship with Jesus, embracing both His resurrection power and His suffering, showing that true gain is found in surrendering everything for Him.

- Philippians 3:1-11

The message of the cross isn’t polished or impressive by the world’s standards, it sounds foolish. But to those who believe, it carries the very power of God, revealing that what seems weak is actually where true salvation is found

- 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Guest Speaker: Tim Tatum

Jesus begins to reveal that following Him comes with a cost; He will suffer, be rejected, and die, and anyone who follows Him must deny themselves and take up their cross. He makes it clear that gaining the world means nothing if you lose your soul, calling us to live with eternity in view rather than temporary comfort.

- Mark 8:31-38

Jesus heals a blind man in stages, revealing that spiritual understanding often comes progressively. When Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, it shows that truly knowing Him isn’t just seeing what He does, it’s recognizing who He is and being willing to walk with Him.

- Mark 8:22-30