Messages
A collection of sermons and messages Mark has given over the years
New messages are added as they become available
Apr 30, 2023, 5:30 AM
Is salvation simply a matter of praying a prayer? Passing a confirmation class? Or is there more to it? Where do we find assurance of salvation? How do we know we are saved? What does it mean to really believe in Jesus? Jesus tells us. From Matthew 7:13-29.
Apr 23, 2023, 5:30 AM
So many great instructions in these few verses. Hijacked...distorted...twisted by the world and given back to us...to silence us. We are supposed to be salt and light, to protect, preserve and save this corrupt generation; we need to recover Jesus' original intention for these verses. From Matthew 7:1-12.
Apr 16, 2023, 5:30 AM
Our God is a jealous God. He wants all our heart, soul, mind and attention. How are we doing? How serious and diligent are we in storing up treasure in Heaven? We may be satisfied with our effort, but is Jesus? What does He expect and want from us? From Matthew 6:19-34.
Apr 2, 2023, 5:30 AM
After years of resisting calls to become king of Israel, Jesus suddenly makes all the right moves to claim the throne of David. But do people really understand what God has in mind? And will they accept the king that Jesus intends to be? How about you and me? From Matthew 21:1-17.
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