Messages
A collection of sermons and messages Mark has given over the years
New messages are added as they become available
Mar 26, 2023, 5:30 AM
The Apostle John promises that if we pray according to God's will, we will receive what we ask for (1 John 5:14-15). How well do we know God's will? Do we know what is important to God, and so how to pray in accord with His will? In these few verses, Jesus gives us a great deal of insight into the heart of God for us and for those around us. From Matthew 6:7-15.
Mar 19, 2023, 5:30 AM
How tempting it is to seek the praise of men instead of God. Giving to the needy, praying, fasting and many other "acts of righteousness" are good and right, and we should be known for our good deeds. But Jesus knows how easily we are drawn away from doing these things out of love for the Lord and our fellow man, to be tripped up into doing them for the praise of men...or something worse. From Matthew 6:1-6,16-18.
Mar 12, 2023, 5:30 AM
Finishing up Matthew chapter 5, we discover God has a pretty high standard for us. But He's in us to help us. It does, however, require a significant paradigm change. What do we value most? What does God? Are we willing for Him to change us? And, funny how those Beatitudes keep showing up! From Matthew 5:33-48
Mar 5, 2023, 4:04 AM
Adultery. Sexual immorality. Divorce. It's so common, is there really any point talking about God's perspective on it? Sure, it's great when we can use it to put others in their place, but what's in our own hearts? Can we find—and offer—mercy while still holding fast to God's standard? Again, the Beatitudes show the way. From Matthew 5:27-32
Feb 26, 2023, 4:30 AM
How do we handle anger? How do we handle it when others are angry with us? Being "salt" and "light" can get us into trouble, but are we too quick to let ourselves off the hook? Do the Beatitudes have anything to teach us about handling anger? From Matthew 5:21-26
Feb 19, 2023, 4:30 AM
Jesus calls His disciples "salt" and "light." What does He mean and how do we carry out our "salt" duties and "light" duties? Do they have anything to do with the fact that Jesus didn't come to abolish the Law and Prophets, but to fulfill them? If they aren't going away, how do they fit into the Believer's life? From Matthew 5:13-20
Feb 12, 2023, 4:30 AM
Looking through these Beatitudes, they look more like Be-miserable-tudes! What's going on here? What was Jesus teaching His disciples? From Matthew 5:1-12.
Feb 5, 2023, 4:30 AM
People were drawn to Jesus for a variety of reasons. Is He drawing you and me? Does it scare you to be drawn closer to Him? From Matthew 4:12-25.
Jan 29, 2023, 4:30 AM
Having been baptized, Jesus is sent into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Why? And what does that mean for us? From Matthew 4:1-11.
Jan 22, 2023, 4:30 AM
John the Baptist came on the scene with several very specific purposes. He was to prepare a people for the coming Messiah. How did he do that? From Matthew 3:1-17.