Sermons on Following Jesus

THE PROMISE OF DIVINE PEACE

Philippians 4:4-9 In this first sermon in our new series on the Promises of God, Pastor Mark preaches on divine peace from God.  We learn that this peace does not necessarily mean an absence of conflict, but an inner sense of harmony/wholeness.  God is the only SOURCE of true peace.  We learn that the enemy…

THE MISSION-MINDED PRAYER LIFE

Psalm 67 What kinds of things do we pray about the most?  In this sermon in our series on “Learning the Language of Prayer” in the Psalms, we see God’s heart for the world to worship Him.  Pastor Mark examines Psalm 67 and God’s heart for Christian Missions.  We learn that the Church must passionately…

STAY AWAKE

Being Aware of the Ongoing Threat of Spiritual Deception – Galatians 6:11-18 In this final message of our series on the book of Galatians, Pastor Mark preaches on Paul’s passionate warning against false teachers in the church.  We learn about Paul’s condemnation of these false teachers, and their methods and motives behind what they say…

THE INVINCIBLE LIFE

John 14:18-19 In this sermon, on Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Mark explains why the resurrection of Christ matters to us today as believers.  We learn that the resurrection gives us the assurance of overcoming in this life, as well as fearlessness in the face of death.  We have Christ’s permanent presence with us!

WHEN GOD GRIEVES

Luke 19:28-44 In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Mark explains the two realities at play in Jesus’ triumphal entry:  an exceedingly joyful crowd, and an exceedingly sad King.  We see from the text what breaks the heart of God, that is God’s Love for the spiritually wayward.  In this sermon, we are challenged further to…

SERVE: LIVING FOR GOD’S “WELL DONE”

Galatians 2:1-10 What motivates or drives your life?  As we continue our series entitled, “Growing in Grace:  A study of Galatians”, we enter into chapter 2, and see Paul’s faithful stewardship in his ministry to the Lord.  Pastor Mark gives 3 Principles of Faithful Stewardship from the text:  We must embrace ordained accountability, engage with…