God is good — all the time! 🌿 In this episode of Pause, the Neighborhood Church podcast, Pastor Mark unpacks the first message in the Greatest Story Ever Told series: Creation. Why does the Bible read like a story? What does imago dei really mean? And what does God actually see when He looks at you? From the goodness of creation to putting your phone down and looking up, this conversation is grounding, practical, and full of hope. Even in the messy middle of life, God's goodness is still at work — and His original intention for you has never changed.

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God is good — all the time! In this first message of the Good News, The Greatest Story Ever Told series, Pastor Mark takes us back to the very beginning. Before the fall, before the brokenness — there was a good God creating a good world. Through Genesis 1, discover what it means to be made in the image of God, why creation is meant to draw your heart toward Him, and how God's goodness changes the way you see yourself, others, and the world. If life feels messy right now, this message is a powerful reminder: God has not abandoned His good plan — for you or for anyone.

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What does the resurrection of Jesus actually mean for your everyday life? In this episode of Pause, the Neighborhood Church podcast, Pastor Mark goes deeper on his Easter Sunday message — Restoration Through Resurrection. From spiritual life and death, to broken relationships, to the breathtaking promise of a renewed heaven and earth, this conversation is both practical and full of hope. Plus, Pastor Mark answers the question we all need to sit with: Do you know your status with God? If you're searching for hope, this one is for you. He is risen — and that changes everything.

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He is risen! In this Easter Sunday message from Neighborhood Church, Pastor Mark unpacks what the resurrection of Jesus means for your life right now — not just 2,000 years ago. Through Matthew 28, discover three powerful ways the resurrection brings restoration: it makes the spiritually dead come alive, it restores broken relationships, and one day it will make everything new. Whether you're exploring faith or a longtime follower of Jesus, this message is full of hope and honesty. The resurrection isn't just a story — it's a lived reality that changes everything. 

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What are you missing when you read familiar Bible stories too fast? In this episode of Pause, the Neighborhood Church podcast, we unpack the Palm Sunday message from Matthew 21 — and are challenged to slow down and truly observe Scripture. From the turning point of Jesus publicly accepting His title as Son of David, to the crowd from Bethany, to the donkey that says it all — there's so much we rush past. Plus, one unforgettable statement: Crown Him or kill Him. There's no middle ground with Jesus. He comes to us humbly, but He will force us to make a choice. Are you ready to meet the King?

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In this message from Neighborhood Church, we walk through Matthew 21 and challenged to slow down and truly observe Scripture. From two blind men calling Jesus "Son of David," to a donkey that changes everything, discover the confrontational, conflicting, and transforming nature of Jesus' kingship. He doesn't sneak into Jerusalem — and He doesn't sneak into our lives either. Crown Him or reject Him, but there's no in between. This Palm Sunday message will change how you read this story.

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What happens when life doesn't go the way you planned? In this episode of Pause, the Neighborhood Church podcast, Pastor Mark unpacks his Sunday message on resurrection — going deeper than Easter Sunday. Drawing from John 11 and the story of Lazarus, he explores what it really means to trust God when dreams die. From projecting past pain onto your future, to understanding that God is never distant from your suffering, this conversation is honest, personal, and full of hope. If you're in a hard season, this one's for you. Jesus is the resurrection — and that changes everything.

Have you ever had a dream die? In this powerful message from Neighborhood Church, Pastor Mark walks us through John 11 — the raising of Lazarus — and asks the question we all need to sit with: When dreams die, will you still trust God's plan? Through the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, we're reminded that God's delays are not denials, that Jesus weeps with us in our pain, and that new life often only comes through death first. If you're in a season of loss, grief, or disappointment, this message is for you. There is hope — resurrection is coming!

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What does it really mean to forgive? In this episode of Pause, a Neighborhood Church podcast, Eric shares a powerful, compassionate message on forgiveness and healing. Learn why forgiveness doesn't mean pretending everything's okay, why reconciliation isn't always possible, and how releasing others actually sets you free. Eric opens up about his own journey with his father, helping us see that forgiveness is less about the other person and more about healing your own heart. Whether you're the one who's been hurt or the one who caused harm, there's something here for you. You are not alone — healing is possible! 

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Stop saying "just forgive"—this powerful message tackles BOTH sides of forgiveness! Eric addresses those hurt ("How can I forgive someone who left such a deep wound?") AND offenders ("Humble yourself while you still can"). Discover why unforgiveness feels protective but eventually imprisons you, the difference between walls and healthy boundaries, and why forgiveness isn't about setting THEM free—it's about setting YOU free. Includes honest testimony about forgiving an abusive father who never truly apologized, confronting an unfaithful spouse, and battling depression. Learn from the blind man in John 9: your story doesn't end in brokenness—God will reveal His glory through it. 

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