An the eve of the week celebrating our national Day of Independence, Jim points out that we as Christians have an obligation to our government, just as it has to us.
Mark 12:1-12
June 23, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 12:1–12, Isaiah 5:1–7
God wanted to plant goodness on this earth, but it was corrupted by the devil. Jesus tells this through this parable, or story, used to illustrate how His Father, God, wants us to be nurtured and grown in goodness though Jesus.
Isaiah 5:4
What more could have been done to My vineyard
That I have not done in it?…
Mark 12:2; Isaiah 1:16-17; Isaiah 1:18-20Jeremiah 25:4
Mark 12:3-5; Hebrews 11:37; Mark 12:6; John 3:16
John 1:10-12; Mark 12:9; Psalms 118:25-26
Psalms 118:5; Psalms 118:8-9; Psalms 118:22-23; 1 Peter 2:7-10
Ephesians 2:19-22; Isaiah 5:4; Matthew 21:43-44; Daniel 2:44
Mark 11:12-26
June 16, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 11:12–26
Jesus is rarely portrayed as losing His temper, but here are two examples of Him being upset with the situations in the story.
Referenced Verses:
Psalms 120:1; Psalms 120:5-7; Psalms 121:1-2; Psalms 122:1-2
Psalms 122:9; Psalms 123:1-2; Psalms 126:4
Psalms 128:3-4; Psalms 131:3; Psalms 133; Isaiah 56:3-7
Jeremiah 7:1-2; Jeremiah 7:9-11; Jeremiah 7:12; Jeremiah 7:15 John 12:20-21
Mark 11:1-11
June 2, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 11:1–11
The Kingdom is the focal point of the Cross, but the Cross is the Entry way to the Kingdom.
Referenced Verses:
2 Samuel 7:12-13; 1 Chronicles 22:9-10; 1 Kings 1:38-40; 1 Kings 1:49-50
Colossians 2:8; Genesis 3:15; 1 John 3:8; Colossians 1:13-14
Mark 10:46-52
May 26, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 10:46–52, Psalm 130
Bartimaeus was blind, but his belief was so great that he persisted in calling for Jesus until he was heard.
Referenced Verses: Psalm 130
Mark 10:32-45
May 19, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 10:32–45, Philippians 2:5–8
What better way to show the humility that Jesus wanted in His followers, than by service to others.
Mark 10:13-31
May 12, 2024 • Nate Gallagher • Mark 10:13–31
Three main points to this teaching: 1)The approach; 2) The interaction 3) The need for God
POINT 1: The Approach
1. Soften their hearts towards Him
2. Model life with Him
3. Show the need for Him
POINT 2: The Interaction
1. Sell all that you have
Quote: “Jesus requires more than we thought, but offers more than we could possibly imagine.” - Tim Keller
2. Take up the cross, and follow Me
a. Following Suggests That Jesus leads and I Follow
b. Following suggests that He is taking us somewhere
c. Following requires self-denial
POINT 3: The Need For God
Mark 10:27 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”
Mark 10:1-9
May 5, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 10:1–9
David didn't follow Pastor Jim's rules for a happy marriage, but you can. Here they are:
1) Remove Compromise and Commit to Christ
2) Forgive the Things that happened in the past
3) Talk through reasonable ways to express love for each other for whatever season you're currently in.
4) Spend Time Together! It doesn't have to be elaborate, but simple time together is important for a healthy marriage.
5) Treat each other like you did when you were trying to win the other over.
Remember, Pastor Jim has a great little book on marriage available on Amazon.
Just search "Jim Gallagher" and it will pop up as "Always: A Handbook on Marriage" with Kristie Gallagher as co-author.
Mark 10:1-12
April 28, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 10:1–12
Marriage is so important to our life on earth, so much so that God made it one of the first things in creation. Genesis 2 tells us so in Vss 23-24.
Mark 9:38-50
April 21, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 9:38–50
Are there things in your life causing you to sin? Remove them from your life to save your eternal soul! Instagram, Internet searches, places you frequent may each be a hazard to your spiritual health. But according to Pastor Jim surfing is safe! Listen and see why.
Referenced Verses:
Romans 3:23; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Isaiah 59:1-2
John 1:11-13; John 3:16-18; John 5:24; John 14:6
Acts 4:12; Romans 10:9; Matthew 12:30
2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 25:21; Revelation 20:15
Hebrews 12:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 1 Corinthians 6:12; John 3:16-17
Mark 9:30-37
April 14, 2024 • Nate Gallagher • Mark 9:30–37
Mark makes a point of telling us that Jesus wants servants, not superstars. Nate tells us we come to church to be equipped as a servant.
Mark 9:1-29
April 7, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 9:1–29
Jesus was transfigured and the Apostles witnessed it and were in awe. Has Jesus filled you with awe? If not, contact the church and find out how you can change that.
Mark 11
March 24, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 11
Jim jumped to chapter 11 because of Palm Sunday. Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a stolen donkey's colt was prophesied in the old testament.
Mark 8:27-33
March 17, 2024 • Nate Gallagher • Mark 8:27–33, Matthew 16:13–20
POINT 1: Answer The Question (for yourself) Who Do you Say That I Am?
POINT 2: Learn to be mindful of the things of God
POINT 3: Have Confidence in the promises of God
Mark 7:31 - 8:26
March 10, 2024 • Jim Gallagher • Mark 7:31–37, Mark 8:1–26
Two seemingly separate miracles, but with ancient prophetic roots and modern applications.
