The Skeptic and the Risen Lord

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The Skeptic and the Risen Lord

John 20:19-20

September 17, 2023 • Pastor Mark Wilson • John 20:19–20

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Thomas was determined to face life honestly. If Jesus was dead, then he would have to face it. As he had always done before, he would have to come to grips with the facts and just move on. Even though some of the disciples claimed that Jesus had appeared to them, Thomas needed to be more cautious this time. Can you blame him? If he were to believe and jump back in this time fully, he would have to have his own encounter with Jesus.

An Invitation to the Dinner Table

September 24, 2023 • Pastor Mark Wilson • 1 Thessalonians 4:16–18, Revelation 22:3, Isaiah 65:16–17

We know that scripture reveals that we will all have a personal encounter with Jesus. The fact is that we will never be totally satisfied until the day when we are face-to-face with Jesus in heaven—the place that He promised to prepare for us. What do we know about that encounter? What will Heaven be like?

Seeing Jesus Through the Fog

September 10, 2023 • Pastor Mark Wilson • Mark 9:1–10

Today we are going to talk about three men and the mountain. The men: Peter, James, and John—were about to have an encounter that would shake them to their core, challenge them in their call, and later on propel them in their cause. They thought they knew Jesus, but when they encountered Him in His full glory it drove their confidence to an all-time high.

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September 3, 2023 • Pastor Josh Nash • Mark 6:1–6

After performing some incredible miracles and displaying his power, Jesus returned to his hometown to preach and teach. While the people were initially amazed, once they started to realize they "knew" all about Jesus and that he was Joseph's son, they took offense at him and his message. Instead of a response of amazement or fear that others had in response to God's action, we see Jesus' amazement at the people's lack of faith. They missed the reality of who Jesus truly was because they thought they knew all about him. They missed the forest for the trees. Looking to us, as we spend more time in church and grow familiar with Jesus, we can be at risk of losing sight of just how incredible the reality is of what God has done through him. Have we forgotten to be amazed?