Posts with the tag “sermon”

It's easy to put on a religious face and pretend everything is fine. But what does genuine Christianity actually look like? Based on 1 John 1:5 through 2:2, real faith isn't about appearing perfect. It's about walking honestly before a holy God, confessing sin, and running to Jesus when we fall. Before addressing our brokenness, John establishes something foundational: the character of God. "This ...  Read More

In a world that increasingly celebrates retaliation and "getting even," followers of Christ are called to live differently. When someone mistreats us, attacks our character, or spreads lies about us, our natural response is to fight back. But Scripture offers a radically different approach that challenges everything our culture teaches about responding to hostility. Paul begins Romans 12:14 with a...  Read More

Romans 12 In a world where the word "love" is thrown around constantly—in music, movies, politics, and social media—it's easy to assume we all understand what love really means. But when we look closely at how culture defines love today, we discover something troubling: much of what passes for love is actually just emotional attachment without commitment, affirmation without truth, or convenience ...  Read More

Type your new text here. We've all been there - surrounded by people celebrating something we can't quite bring ourselves to believe. While others rejoice, we wrestle. While some worship, we hesitate. This was exactly where Thomas found himself in the days following Jesus' resurrection. Thomas wasn't dealing with minor uncertainty or a few small questions. His doubt was deep and settled. Despite b...  Read More

In the opening message of the new sermon series, The Final Week, Pastor Sandy Marks invites us to slow down and truly see the cross, not just as a moment in history, but as the defining act that reshapes our lives today. As he and Pastor Rod begin walking through the final days leading to the resurrection, we’re reminded that Jesus’ death was not accidental or symbolic—it was deeply intentional. H...  Read More