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John 1:29-42

October 31, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:29–42

Do you know what the most significant event in history is? It’s not the discovery of America or the invention of the iPhone. It’s Jesus’ death on the cross. As Pastor Mark teaches in today’s message, Jesus’ death had cosmic importance. It changed the course of history and impacted everyone who lived and ever will live. Until Jesus’ death, there was no way to get rid of the problem of sin. Animal sacrifices were only a temporary covering for sins. But Jesus died once and for all sins - past, present, and future sins. When you accept Jesus as your Savior, there’s nothing you have to do to earn salvation. Jesus already did everything for you!

John 1:19-28, Malachi 4:5

October 30, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:19–28, Malachi 4:5

It’s scary sharing the Gospel, isn’t it? Even in America, where we have freedom of speech and religion, things can get very uncomfortable and even downright hostile when we share the truth about Jesus. The Gospel is offensive to people because it goes against their pride, self-righteousness, and self-sufficiency. Today, Pastor Mark encourages you to be mentally prepared to share your faith with others. You will be rejected, criticized, and mocked, just like the prophets, the disciples, and even Jesus. But stand firm in your faith, and ask the Holy Spirit to give you the boldness to share the message of salvation with those around you!

John 1:19-28

October 29, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:19–28

Have you shared your faith with a non-believer? Have you told someone about what Jesus has done for you? You might think that you don’t have a testimony that’s worth sharing, but you’ve got a message that’s important for others to hear! In today’s message, Pastor Mark tells you that you have a message of eternal hope! Just as John the Baptist was a voice in the wilderness to prepare people to accept Jesus, you are also a voice in the wilderness of America. More and more people are leaving the church or have never even heard the Gospel. Ask God for the courage and opportunity to share Jesus with those who need the saving truth!

John 1:14-18

October 28, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:14–18

Many people believe that they’re good enough to get into Heaven. Their definition of ‘good enough’ usually means that they didn’t commit some horrible crime. That’s a pretty low standard. God’s standard is that you have to be perfect. Breaking even one command means you’re not good enough to go to Heaven. The truth is that you’re far more sinful than you realize. That’s what God’s perfect law shows you. But in today’s message, Pastor Mark shares good news. God demonstrated His grace by sending His Son Jesus to live the perfect life, and die on the cross for your sins so that you can have eternal life! That’s good news indeed!

John 1:14-18

October 25, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:14–18

If you’ve been a Christian for a while or grew up in the church, then the fact that Jesus became a man is no big deal to you. That’s just Christianity 101. But that was actually a very big deal. As Pastor Mark explains in today’s message, God becoming a man was something completely new for God that He had never done before. The Almighty Creator of the Universe stepped down from all of His infinite glory to become a man. Can you imagine what that must have felt like for Him? To feel hungry and tired, to get sick and weak, to feel pain. Jesus became a weak, humble man so that He could save you from your sins and give you eternal life.

John 1:6-13

October 24, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:6–13

We live in a society that upholds diversity, equality, and tolerance as the highest values. And while those are good ideals for a harmonious society, when it comes to your salvation and gaining eternal life, they don’t work. Jesus says that He’s the only way to Heaven. All other religions are false and can’t save you. In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches that Jesus is the true Light of the world. He’s the only one who will lead you to Heaven. Any religion or teacher that adds or takes away from the Word of God is a false light that leads to darkness. In a world that offers so many different misleading options, be sure to follow the true Light!

John 1:6-13

October 23, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:6–13

In our culture, we love having a lot of different options. Just walk down the aisle of a grocery store. There are a hundred different types of ice cream, soda, and cereals to choose from. People want to take that same consumer mentality to salvation. We’ve heard people say that all roads lead to Heaven. But is that true? In today’s message, Pastor Mark teaches that when it comes to being saved, there’s only one way to eternal life, and His name is Jesus. Jesus clearly states that no one comes to the Father except through Him. In a world that tells you otherwise, stand firm on this truth. Jesus is the only Way, the Truth, and the Life!

John 1:3-5

October 22, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:3–5

Have you ever been in a completely dark place without a bit of even the faintest light? It can be oppressive and quite uncomfortable. Darkness is a scary thing, but in today’s message, Pastor Mark will teach that the darkness can’t stand against the light that comes from God. God has power over darkness. Do you ever feel like the darkness is oppressing you? Just as darkness flees from a room where light comes in, the powers of darkness flee from the light of Jesus. You don’t have to be afraid if you have Jesus in your life. You have His light inside of you. Trust and know that God is with you, and you have nothing to fear.

John 1:3-5

October 21, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:3–5

We all like our stuff, don’t we? We like to accumulate possessions. We hoard and say, “This is mine,” but in actuality, none of it belongs to us. God created everything. It’s all His. In his message today, Pastor Mark will remind you that you don’t own anything. Even the air you breathe belongs to God. That kind of changes your perspective on possessions, doesn’t it? Your house, your car, and your food all belong to God. The life you live is a gift from God that He owns. He has given it all to you to take care of. How are you stewarding God’s possessions He’s given you? Are you using them for God to spread His Kingdom?

John 1:1-2

October 18, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:1–2

Do you believe in the whole Bible, or do you pick and choose which parts you like and believe them? In John 1, it is declared that Jesus is the Word. Jesus brings the mystery and idea of God into tangible form. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will remind you that every word in the Bible is a part of Jesus. God’s Word is Him in a form that we can see and understand, and that’s exactly who Jesus is. He came to show you who God is. It’s challenging when you think of the Bible that way, isn’t it? You might have respect for the Bible, but maybe you need to have even more respect when you think of it as Jesus.

John 1:1-2

October 17, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:1–2

Why are there four different gospels? Why do we need four different accounts of the story of Jesus? Our faith hinges on Jesus, and so it’s important to know Him completely, from every angle. In his message today, Pastor Mark will teach that you have the four gospel accounts to get a full 360-degree picture of Jesus In what way do you need Jesus today? Do you need to be reminded that Jesus is your Savior? Do you need to know that He is God? Do you need to remember that He knows exactly what you’re going through because He experienced life just like you did? However you need to see Jesus, you can take in the full picture. .

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

October 16, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 3:6–18

We don’t understand God’s timing, do we? We want things to happen right now. We don’t want to wait. We often think our prayers are going unanswered, but they’re not. Sometimes the answer is yes, but not yet. In today’s message, Pastor Mark will teach that faith in God requires patience. Trust God will answer. Don’t give up on sharing your faith with your friends and family. Don’t give up on praying for them. You don’t understand fully how God works, and you don’t know His timing. However, you can know that God is good. He loves you, and when you ask with the right intentions, God will pour out His blessings at the right time.

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

October 15, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 3:6–18

Kids are great imitators, aren’t they? They love to pretend to be like a character on TV or a movie. We sometimes think they don’t notice what we do and say, but they absolutely do. In his message today, Pastor Mark will warn you to be careful how you act because your kids are watching. They see everything you do. Your kids will know when you say one thing but do another. You need to be living out your faith instead of just telling your kids how to act. They can sniff out hypocrisy. Do you want your kids to follow your example of hypocrisy, or do you want your kids to follow your example of genuine faith and living for Jesus?

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

October 14, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 2:13—3:5

Are you ready for the storm that prophecy predicts is coming? In today’s message, Pastor Mark compares the coming trials and tribulations that are to come in the end times to a hurricane. You won’t be around when the hurricane hits, but there are still some serious “headwinds” that will come before the hurricane. Are you ready for the storm? Do you have your spiritual life in order? Study your Bible, and keep your connection with God alive through prayer. Then you will be ready to stand against any trial that may come your way. There’s no need to be afraid. God is more powerful than any storm, so stand firm in the power He gives.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

October 11, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 2:13—3:5

When we think about the storm of affliction that prophecy says will come, it’s easy to be afraid, isn’t it? It’s probably good to take those prophecies seriously enough that we prepare ourselves, but we don’t have to be afraid. God is with us now and God will be with us in every trial that may come our way. In his message today, Pastor Mark will remind you that you can trust in God to take care of you. You may experience the “headwinds” of the storm to come, but you won’t be here for the tribulation. If you believe in God and have put your faith in Jesus, He will take you home to be with Him before the worst comes.

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John 1:29-42

October 31, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:29–42

John 1:19-28, Malachi 4:5

October 30, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:19–28, Malachi 4:5

John 1:19-28

October 29, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:19–28

John 1:14-18

October 28, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:14–18

John 1:14-18

October 25, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:14–18

John 1:6-13

October 24, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:6–13

John 1:6-13

October 23, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:6–13

John 1:3-5

October 22, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:3–5

John 1:3-5

October 21, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:3–5

John 1:1-2

October 18, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:1–2

John 1:1-2

October 17, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • John 1:1–2

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

October 16, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 3:6–18

2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

October 15, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 3:6–18

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

October 14, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 2:13—3:5

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

October 11, 2024 • Pastor Mark Kirk • 2 Thessalonians 2:13—3:5