When is a blessing not a blessing? When it is robbed of its blessedness by the misrepresentations of men. In our message this morning, we see Jesus declare and assert his authority as Lord of the Sabbath, as the Pharisees question his actions.

As Jesus continues to come under the scrutiny of the religious leaders, he takes the opportunity in one of their questions to explain the inappropriateness of trying to live in the old when the new has come. Join us for -Joy Over Mourning.-

As Jesus continues to come under the scrutiny of the religious leaders, he takes the opportunity in one of their questions to explain the inappropriateness of trying to live in the old when the new has come. Join us for "Joy Over Mourning."

Why did Jesus come to live among us- Why is Jesus so often found in the company of sinners- Is there ever a time when we should give up hoping that God will save a loved one- These are some of the questions Pastor Gene addresses in this morning's sermon from Mark 2-13 - 17.

When a man is brought before Jesus through the roof of a house in expectation of a healing, Jesus takes the opportunity to teach a valuable lesson in what is most important, as well as to demonstrate that he has authority to do what only God can do.

Join us for this message, as Mark shows us Jesus' understanding of the importance of prayer. Next, as the Lord enters a new area of ministry, we learn of a special healing which has important implications for our understanding of Christ's work.

Having called his first few disciples, Jesus begins his public ministry in Mark's record, demonstrating his divine authority through his calling men, his teaching, and his dealing with demonic spirits and illness. This can be none other than the Son of God-

In this message, Pastor Gene continues his look at the beginning of Jesus's public ministry. This morning we particularly look at Jesus' calling of his first disciples along the shore of the Sea of Galilee.

In this message, Mark describes the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, and he begins with a summary of the focus of his preaching and the calling of his first disciples. This is part one of a two part message on Jesus' message and mission.

Mark moves quickly from the introduction of John the Baptist, the herald of the Messiah, to the introduction of the Messiah himself, -Jesus Christ, the Son of God- -from verse 1-. Join us as we witness Mark's unique recording of this earth-changing event.