“…devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching…” (1 Tim. 4:13)

BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP (PT. 1)

Examining an Elder’s Credentials Titus 1:5-9 In this sermon, Pastor Mark explains how the appointment of Biblically qualified leadership must be a point of priority for the local church.  From the text, we learn some of the proving grounds of an elder’s fitness for the role of elder/pastor/bishop.

WHEN YOU PRAY

Guest Speaker:  Pastor David Carlson Matthew 6:7-13 Pastor David Carlson walks us through the Lord’s Prayer.  We see from the text some observations about Prayer:  Prayer is personal, prayer is to the point, prayer is shared, prayer is progressive, prayer covers many topics, and prayer is a daily activity.

EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION

Philippians 3:3-11 In this sermon on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Mark explains from the text the Barrier, the Bridge, and the Beauty of the gospel.  We see from Paul’s example, the self life is a barrier to the gospel.  When we live in reliance on our own pedigree, position, and performance.  We also see the Bridge…

WHO ARE YOU EXPECTING?

*We apologize for the sound quality at times throughout this recording. Guest Speaker:  Steve Gartner Luke 19:28-44 In this Palm Sunday sermon, Steve Gartner gives an overview of the nature of the problem we and all creation face, as well as the solution in Christ Jesus and His death on the cross.  We see that…

CHRIST AND THE MINISTRY OF MERCY

Luke 5:12-16 In this final sermon in our “Foundations” series, Pastor Mark preaches on how belief in the Gospel inspires social concern in our world.  In the text, we see how Christ lived out this ministry of mercy.  In this account of Jesus healing the man with leprosy, we see the desperate nature of the…

GOSPEL CENTERED UNITY

Titus 3:8-11 In this sermon, Pastor Mark reminds us that godliness is the standard and goal of every Christian and local church.  We must insist on the Gospel and keep it forefront in our hearts and minds as believers.  From the text, we see three things that we need to avoid since they threaten to…

THE LIFE THAT SUCCEEDS

John 1:1-22 The sad reality is that we spend all of our lives trying to make a living, and completely miss out on the life that God desires to give us freely.  In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches out of the gospel of John chapter 21.  God will not allow something else to fill the…