Messages
A collection of sermons and messages Mark has given over the years
New messages are added as they become available
Oct 29, 2023, 10:30 AM
We live like this life is all there is. We have so many wants and wishes, dreams and desires. But God sent His One and Only Son, Jesus, to come to earth and die for us. To live His entire life to carry out the mission of His Father. Not to travel, not to see sights, not to excel at sports or a job, or just to make sufficient money to live a happy, comfortable life. God sent Him to die. For us. That's our God. Should we really believe and live like He intended Jesus to die for us so that we could live this life to the fullest, pursuing whatever we wanted in this world? Or is it more in line with God's character that He intended Jesus to die for us, so that we too would die to ourselves and live entirely for God's will? From Matthew 16:21-28.
Oct 22, 2023, 10:30 AM
At the beginning of this chapter, the Pharisees and Sadducees couldn't (wouldn't) recognize Jesus. A short time later, Jesus asks His disciples who they think He is. Peter nails it! And with that, he's honored with position, authority and responsibility like no other. No one can replace Peter or the Twelve, but we can share in his authority and responsibility. In fact, we must. From Matthew 16:13-20.
Oct 15, 2023, 10:30 AM
It's easy to think the Bible is hard to understand, especially when you hear all the debates about things that look pretty clear and pretty simple in the text. So what's the problem? Is it the Bible, or something else? Two groups of people show up in this passage, and they each have a hard time with God's Word. Look where the problems lie! From Matthew 16:1-12.
Oct 8, 2023, 10:30 AM
A woman desperate for the healing of her daughter. Jesus calls her a dog in refusal! How would you respond if you were the mother? Would you be offended? Wouldn't we all? We labor so hard and so long to build up our self-esteem, but is that right? Is it wasted time or is it even more dangerous than that? Jesus seems not only unconcerned about our egos, but He seems to be set against them. Does He have a point? From Matthew 15:21-39.
Oct 1, 2023, 10:30 AM
The Jews aren't the only people with religious traditions and doctrines that undermine clear, simple commands of Scripture. We're all looking for ways to get around the "unpleasant" commands and expectations of God. In this passage, Jesus deals with a challenge to His ministry, which turns out to be a challenge to God's authority. Where do you stand? Do you prefer the teachings of those who adjust Scripture's teachings to satisfy your desires? Or do you accept God's design for you, even if it's the last thing you want for yourself? From Matthew 15:1-20.