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Psalm 46: An Ever Present Help

Schools canceled, businesses closed, sports and entertainment brought to a screeching halt, churches unable to gather for worship and community. Almost overnight it seems, our world as we know it has been turned inside out by an unseen, but dangerous enemy called COVID-19, and the result is a growing fear, anxiety, and restlessness. Where will we find help? Psalm 46 was written for just such a time, when our world seems to be turning upside down. Join us and find comfort from this Psalm and the truth that God is a powerful, present help.   

Fan, Foe, or Follower? The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Mark 3:7-19)

As controversy surrounding Jesus grew, the crowds continued to come from all over to see him such that he was pressed on all sides. Amidst this great throng, Mark records Jesus' appointing of the twelve apostles whom he would specifically call and commission with the proclamation and power of the kingdom. Here we consider the difference between fans, foes and followers of Jesus.  

What Makes Jesus Sad and Mad? The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Mark 2:23-3:6)

When another question arises from the Pharisees over Jesus' adherence to Sabbath regulations, the brewing controversy between their religion of rule keeping and Jesus' ministry of mercy comes to a head. It leads to Jesus' anger and grief at the Pharisees' hard hearts and initiates their plot to destroy God's Son.

Having the Eyes of your Heart Enlightened: Don Knox (Ephesians 1:15-23)

Seeing clearly can sometimes be a problem, whether it's frosted car windows on a cold morning, aging eyes in dim lit rooms, foggy mountain roads, or even confusing motives behind the actions taken. We want to and need to see well. Paul prays for the Ephesians and gives us a great model of a prayer for clarity.  Guest speaker Mr. Don Knox preaches from Ephesians 1. 

Fasting or Feasting: The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Ch 2:18-22)

As Jesus' ministry of proclaiming the gospel and healing the sick spread throughout the region of Galilee, confrontation with the Pharisees and religious leaders grew over what they saw as a disregard for the law and traditions of God's people, such as the practice of fasting. Jesus' answer to their question points to a shocking claim and a radical paradigm shift that centers around his arrival and presence.

Jesus, Friend of Sinners: The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Ch 2:13-14)

As the crowds continue coming to seek out and see Jesus, Jesus continues to see and seek out the most unexpected and unlikely to follow him. One of those was a man named Levi whose profession put him in a class that was despised and rejected by the religious leaders and the people. No respectable Jew would have invited Levi for dinner. Yet, Jesus not only calls this tax collector to follow him, but he goes to his house and eats dinner with a large group of his fellow tax collectors and sinners.

Tell Me the Stories: The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Ch 2:1-12) - Eddie Brown

Some of us as children in Sunday School learned the song 'Tell me the Stories of Jesus'.  Mark 2:1-12 tells us one of those wonderful stories of Jesus. It speaks to us of his great compassion and power. He heals the body and he heals the soul. Join guest preacher Rev. Eddie Brown for the message. 

Going Viral: The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Ch 1 v. 32-45)

When popular news or social media post gets shared so rapidly that it immediately has a wide following and impact, we say that it has "gone viral." At the beginning of his ministry in Capernaum, news of Jesus' teaching and works of healing go viral throughout the region such that his popularity and demand among the people skyrocketed. Yet, in the midst of the pressures of this rising popularity, Jesus does not lose sight of his priorities, purpose or plan.

 

Amazing Authority: The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Ch 1 v 21-34)

When Jesus begins his ministry, it quickly becomes apparent to those around him that this man speaks and acts with an authority unlike any they've ever encountered. Here we look at Jesus' amazing authority as it is revealed one eventful Sabbath day in Capernaum.    

Following Jesus: The Gospel According to Mark: Following Jesus (Mark 1:16-20)

Most of us have an idea of what it means to follow someone. Sports fans follow their favorite teams or athletes; readers follow their favorite authors. We even follow a mass of friends, groups and strangers on social media sharing and exchanging information.  The call to follow Jesus goes much deeper and demands much more than what we typically associate with following someone.