There are many religions in this world. Virtually all of them are based upon "works" or "good deeds." The Christian faith is not based on these things. It is first and foremost a relationship. A relationship with Jesus Christ. This relationship will be followed by good works. We must be careful not to get works ahead of relationship. It seems the Pharisees in Jesus' day were more interested in religion (rule keeping). Are you following Jesus from the heart (relationship) or are you just keeping the rules (religion)?

Within Christianity, there are two extremes which are dangerous to our walk...legalism and liberty. Either extreme will find us living in bondage or excusing wrongdoing on our part. Jesus had several run-ins with legalists during His earthly ministry. What can we learn from His encounters?

"Faith" is a common word in the Christian Church world. Do we know what it means? Is faith necessary in our walk with Christ? What role does it play when it comes to prayer and God answering our prayers? My guess is that most, if not all, of us have prayed and didn't get the answer we hoped or expected. Maybe we prayed with faith, but still, it seems that nothing happened. Why not? Join us Sunday as we touch the tip of the iceberg on faith.

Would you touch a leper? Fear of contracting leprosy? I wonder, are there people in your circle of influence who you might think are "untouchable?" Maybe you avoid them for some reason. What if Jesus wants you to follow His example and touch the untouchable? Wold you do it? Will you do it?

The people in the town of Capernaum had the wrong idea of who Jesus was. The crowds of people in that region seemed to come to Him for what He could do for them. What could they get out of Him? What about you? What is your answer to the question, "Who is Jesus?" Who is He to you?

As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we will take a look at the calling of Jesus' first disciples. His call was simple: "Follow Me!" Not many details. Just "Follow Me!" Is Jesus still calling people to follow Him today? What does following Jesus look like for us? See you Sunday for the answer.

Today we begin a journey through the Gospel of Mark. His account is the briefest of the four Gospels and it begins, in perhaps, the most unusual of ways. He never mentions the birth of Jesus. Mark's account of Jesus' life begins with His baptism. There is a lesson here for all of us.

Have you ever considered that there were several tragedies associated with Easter? As we gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Sunday, we will consider together five tragedies directly connected to Easter and then celebrate the TRIUMPH of Easter.

Come explore the significance of Palm Sunday/The Triumphal Entry in a different way. How much does God love us? What is He capable of (what length's will He go)? When Jesus entered Jerusalem on the Donkey that day, He was not only fulfilling prophecy, He was showing Himself to a nation as the perfect sacrificial Lamb. Why didn't they get it? What does that tell us about God and what can we learn from what unfolded that day?