St. Mark Houston

Ever notice how the music you listen to while running changes your pace, endurance, and even the path you take? In this powerful message, we explore how the Holy Spirit works like a divine soundtrack in our lives, one we can choose to turn up or tune out.

Drawing from Galatians and the example of Christ's sacrificial love on the cross, this message challenges us to move beyond convenient, conditional love to the kind of selfless, others-oriented love that changes hearts.

What if the "peace" you're chasing is actually keeping you from real peace?

This message challenges our modern understanding of what it means to have peace in chaos. Whether you're seeking escape through products, experiences, or substances, discover why the peace Jesus offers is fundamentally different from the tranquility the world sells.

We've all heard the advice: "Just forgive yourself." But what if that well-meaning counsel is actually keeping you trapped in cycles of guilt and shame?

Drawing from the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery (John 8), this message unpacks the profound difference between trying to heal ourselves from within versus receiving true healing from the outside.

Whether you're carrying deep regret from past mistakes or struggling with daily feelings of unworthiness, this message offers hope rooted not in your ability to fix yourself, but in Christ's finished work on your behalf.

The question that haunts us all: "Am I enough?" In our social media age, we're bombarded with conflicting messages about self-worth and identity. This sermon cuts through the cultural noise to reveal what God's Word actually says about who you are.

Discover the profound truth that you're valuable enough for God to die for, yet broken enough to need saving - and why that's the best news you'll ever hear.

Ask Anything - Questions Answered:

How do we know the Bible is true?

What is the new heaven and new earth and how does it differ from the current heaven?

Where should Christians draw the line when drinking?

How should Christians engage with politics without idolizing a party or politician?

Can unbaptized children go to heaven?

In your view, what’s the most important distinction between LCMS theology and other Lutheran bodies, and why does it matter?

How can I repair a broken relationship with my wife?

Why would the God of love allow awful things to happen to people while using his name as a reason to do so?

Ask Anything - Questions Answered:

How do we know the Bible is true?

What exactly is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Saying that Jesus had an evil spirit?

How can Jesus be God if he says that his Father knows things that he doesn't, such as when He will return?

Are Mormons Christians?

How do we know what’s in God’s will for us?

When Jesus descended into hell, were people saved because of seeing Him?

Is there a “right” worship style? Why do some say there is?

What’s the deal with the age of earth (young vs billions) and dinosaurs

How can we best justify God’s goodness when suffering is so prevalent across the world?

Popular culture tells us to "put yourself first" and "follow your heart," but what does Scripture say?

In this thought-provoking message, we explore how these seemingly positive phrases can lead us astray when taken to extremes.

Discover Jesus's radical teaching about true greatness - that to be first, you must be last. Learn why our hearts can't always be trusted and how Christ gives us new hearts to guide our decisions. This isn't about self-neglect; it's about finding the biblical balance between caring for yourself and serving others.

What if endurance isn't about powering through, but about sitting under life's weight while looking to Jesus?

This powerful sermon from Hebrews 12 challenges everything we think we know about endurance and reveals the life-changing difference between glancing at Jesus versus truly looking to Him.

A sermon about discovering God's presence and purpose in life's uncomfortable "middle places." Through the story of Jonah, we explore how God's grace meets us in our seasons of waiting, struggle, and uncertainty.

Homegrown - St. Mark Houston