Sermons

The Gospel of Mark is more than a collection of curated stories about Jesus. It’s a purposeful narrative that paints a picture of the person, life, and work of Jesus: A Messiah who came to rescue, confront evil, and invite people to live under God’s reign. A healer who advanced the Kingdom of God by casting out demons and healing the sick. The son of God who asserted his authority over a broken religious and political system. A king who established his Kingdom through his own death and resurrection. The gospel of Mark shows us an everlasting king who invites us to seek His Kingdom.

In an anxiety filled world, we are consumed with worries related to our health, our finances, our jobs, our children’s future, our retirement, just to name a few. Anxieties weigh us down, and can often lead to a state of apathy, despair, and even depression. What if there was freedom from those anxieties?

Proverbs 12:25 says “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” So God gives us these words: “Do not be anxious… But seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.” To lean into these truths is to know that we are purposed, invaluable, called, and invited to a greater mission and into a gateway to greater graces in our lives.

Don't miss out. Don’t be anxious, as we learn to seek first.

From what we read and watch, where we go and what we do, our culture is constantly shaping us whether we see it or not. And the demands of work, family, school, and life already makes us busy, tired and to be truthful - unfulfilled. Yet for followers of Jesus, God has given us rhythms and spiritual habits to help us keep our hearts focused on Him. As we start the new year, we will see how we find God’s grace and meaningful purpose in these rhythms. From prayer to serving to living in community, we will look at how we can engage these spiritual habits with our whole hearts. Through God's instructions as we follow His best practices for us, we will discover that we are indeed Made for This.