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In Mark 3, Jesus heals a man with a shriveled hand…but the real miracle may not be what happened to the man’s hand. It's what the story reveals about the human heart. While one man stretched out the broken thing and found healing, a group of religious leaders hardened their hearts and walked away even […]

In Mark 6:45–52, the disciples find themselves stuck in the middle of a storm - exhausted, afraid, and straining against the wind - when Jesus comes walking toward them on the water. In this episode, Ken reflects on this story through the lens of his own experience of following Jesus into uncertain and difficult waters.Together, we explore the tension of faith and fear, the reality of life's “wind and waves,” and what it means to trust Jesus when obedience feels risky and the storm feels very real. This conversation looks honestly at discipleship, courage, surrender, and the invitation of Jesus to step out of the boat - not because the waters are safe, but because He is present in them.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 6:45-52More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook

Many people approach God with the wrong questions, focusing on what they can get away with or what they must do to earn salvation. In Mark 10, both the Pharisees and the rich young ruler made this mistake, treating their relationship with God as a transaction rather than pursuing genuine intimacy. Jesus redirected them to God's original design and calling. Instead of asking rule-based questions, we should focus on what God is calling us to. When we fix our eyes on Jesus rather than on regulations, we discover the transformative power of relationship over transaction.

Jesus Followers Practice a Weekly Time of Worship and Rest through Their Sabbath and a Daily Time Alone with God in Prayer MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus said, in Mark 2:27-28, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”. Therefore, we are to practice a weekly Sabbath – worship and rest. Also, we are to build into our lives a time alone with God each day. In Mark 1:35, Mark tells us about Jesus: “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed.". If Jesus needed to spend time in prayer, doesn't it make sense that we need to spend time in daily prayer as well?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I now take a deep breath and stop. So often I miss your hand and gifts in my life because I am preoccupied and anxious. Grant me the power to pause each day and each week to simply rest in your arms of love. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 132). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Loneliness. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Presence. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mark 2:27-28; Mark 1:35; John 16:33; John 10:10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Day of Pentecost – The Promise Fulfilled ”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Mark.In Mark chapter 2, Jesus walks past a tax collector — one of the most despised men in town — and says two words: Follow me. No conditions. No get-his-act-together required. Just an invitation.Then Jesus goes to his house for dinner. And the religious leaders lose it.Jesus gravitates toward exactly the people everyone else avoids, which reveals the nature of the gospel: Jesus only heals people who know they're sick. Which means the real danger isn't being too far gone. It's thinking you're already fine.If you've been a Christian long enough to forget what it felt like to need saving, this message will challenge you. And if you're not sure Jesus would want anything to do with you, this one's for you, too.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on May 24, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(1:10) Memorial Day Prayer & Church Announcements(4:52) Scripture Reading: Mark 2:13–17(6:26) Truth #1: Jesus Loves People We Love to Hate (Levi the Tax Collector)(15:09) Levi Becomes Matthew: The Power of Transformation(18:21) Truth #2: The Temptation to Talk About People Behind Their Backs(23:46) Truth #3: Jesus Only Heals Those Who Know They're Sick(26:27) The Tree Story: Remembering the Weight of What You Were Saved From(31:44) Closing: Living in the Tension of Sickness and Healing

In Mark 4:35–41, Jesus and His disciples are caught in a violent storm while crossing the sea. The waves are crashing, the boat is filling with water, and fear begins to take over. Yet in the middle of the chaos, Jesus is asleep—resting in authority while everyone else is panicking in uncertainty. This episode, “God Got It From Here,” reminds us that storms do not mean God is absent. Sometimes the greatest test of faith is not whether we can stop the storm, but whether we can trust the One who is in the boat with us. When Jesus speaks, the wind obeys, the waves settle, and fear has to make room for faith. No matter what you are facing—pressure, uncertainty, loss, transition, or spiritual exhaustion—this message is a reminder that you are not alone. The same God who calmed the sea is still able to bring peace to your situation. When you have done all you can do, rest in this truth: God got it from here.

In the one-hundred-and-ninety-third episode, we look at the Definist Fallacy, starting with Trump redefining profit, temperament, and his opponents.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at definitions of socialism from Jeremy Corbyn, Mick Lynch, Kier Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Jonathan Reynolds, and James Cleverly.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Friends, Babylon 5, and Andy Ngo on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.Jim and Mark go head-to-head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes was made up by Jim.Then we talk about the insane "settlement agreement" between Trump and the DoJ.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft193 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeSubscribe to Fallacious Trump to make sure you never miss a logical fallacy. Rather than just mindless anti-Trump rhetoric, we apply skepticism and critical thinking to our Donald Trump analysis by exploring his liberal use of logical fallacies and cognitive biases, along with a bit of humor and news about US politics. (But there is also some of that much needed anti-Trump rhetoric.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Mark 4:35, the disciples found themselves caught in the middle of a violent storm while Jesus slept peacefully in the boat. What's powerful is that it wasn't the storm that woke Jesus — it was the sound of His disciples' voices crying out to Him.In today's episode, we talk about what it means to trust God in the middle of life's storms. Jesus wasn't afraid of the wind or the waves because even creation obeys Him. Sometimes the storm around us feels overwhelming, but our faith is not built on understanding God's activity — it's built on confidence in God's character.Romans 10 reminds us that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. So wherever you are today — whether you feel exhausted, uncertain, stuck, or tossed around by circumstances — we pray this episode reminds you that Jesus is still present in the storm, and He is still speaking, “Peace, be still.”We also share a trauma-informed message for women who may feel pressure to leave difficult situations before they are emotionally, mentally, spiritually, or physically ready. Healing is not linear, and shame has no place in your story. There is grace for the process, and your life has immeasurable value.You are loved by your Creator.You are not forgotten.And the storm does not get the final word.If you need support:National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888Text “BEFREE” to 233733

Today we're continuing our series on doubt. We're in part three of five. Because there's so much easy access to information and ideas today, we can take in a huge amount of stuff. The downside is that much of it is just noise, and a lot of it simply isn't true. What we hear, even if it sounds good, is not always good for us, especially when we're talking about spiritual doubt. There are many opinions floating around out there on the subject. For instance, some will say that doubt is really something to wrestle with continually, never finding a satisfying answer. While at the other end of the spectrum, some will say that if you doubt, you are permanently cut off from God. Both of those extremes are not helpful at all.The Bible is clear that God gives us a choice whether to believe in Him or not. John 1:12 says, “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” Within each person is a longing to understand our place in the world and to know if there is something or someone beyond this life. The Bible says that “He has set eternity in our hearts,” that “curiosity is in all of us.” And if you're wondering about God, then your curiosity is a good starting point. A bedrock truth for Christians is that God sent Jesus in human form to atone for the sins of mankind. This is not an easy concept to grasp honestly, but it's what is known as the Gospel, the foundation of our faith.Christianity's exclusive claims are too much for some seekers. In Mark chapter 10, the Bible describes a wealthy young man who asked Jesus what he had to do to be saved, and Jesus replied that besides following the 10 Commandments, he should give his money to the poor, and the story ends with that man sadly walking away. It's likely that Jesus was helping him to see that his heart was not yet ready to receive anything that would require any sacrifice on his part. In Luke 9:23, Jesus says, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Believing in the true God is not a bed of roses, but if you can make the search for God your starting point, you'll likely find what you're looking for. Let's pray. Father, you've given us the knowledge of saving faith in your word. Thank you for giving us a free choice to decide our path in life. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

In Mark 10:15, Jesus says that anyone “who does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” This text has been misunderstood in different ways through the years since Jesus has said it. One listener who had grown up with the King James Version (which translates this verse, “whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.” The word “as” can mean “like”, but in this sentence it can also mean “when”; in other words, “whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God when a child…”. Within the context of the New Testament, this clearly different meaning makes no sense, because many adults come to faith in Jesus and enter God's kingdom long after their childhood is over. But our listener remembers preachers and teachers in their church putting pressure on young children to make a declaration of faith for Christ before it was too late and they missed their childhood's chance. This sort of emotional pressure is, of course, unbiblical. But so is the misunderstanding of this verse's theology. Jesus is teaching his disciples that the only way to come to him is the way a child does - with simple faith that one can receive a gift without doing anything to earn it, and an equally simple faith that Jesus meets our almost selfish need for his love and affection. Hosts: Aaron Mueller and Chuck Rathert Subscribe to the show at https://cacg.saintjamesglencarbon.org. To comment on this episode, visit https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/cacg-ep144.

Some breakthroughs require deeper surrender. In Mark 9:28, the disciples asked Jesus why they could not cast out what they were facing, revealing that certain victories require a greater level of prayer, fasting, and spiritual authority. In The Power Of Fasting & Prayer, Pastor Brandon Hill teaches how fasting quiets the flesh, sharpens spiritual focus, and positions us to experience God's power in a greater way. This powerful message will challenge you to seek God deeper, strengthen your faith, and believe for breakthrough through prayer and consecration.

We continue in Mark 15 verses 38-47.Here our Lord, having died, Mark records that the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom. This points to its divine origin. This veil was at least 4” thick and very heavy. Our Lord died crying out with a loud voice, not a weak one. The roman centurion, in seeing and hearing Him, made this confession “Truly, this man was the Son of God”. How did this soldier hear that Jesus Christ is the Son of God? Later in this passage, we see Joseph of Arimathea, asking for the body of Jesus in order to bury Jesus in his own new tomb also recorded in Matthew 27:57-60.Our Lord's burial fulfilled Isaiah 53:9 He “was with a rich man in His death..” In Mark 15:38, here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Most of us know what it feels like to not be enough. In Mark 6, Jesus takes five loaves, two fish, and a group of exhausted disciples and feeds thousands, not because they had enough to offer, but because they offered what they had. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches how you can take whatever you are carrying right now, and bring it to the One who turns not enough into more than enough. Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 6:30-44 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer Instagram: https://instagram.com/traderspointcc/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@traderspointcc

Most of us know what it feels like to not be enough. In Mark 6, Jesus takes five loaves, two fish, and a group of exhausted disciples and feeds thousands, not because they had enough to offer, but because they offered what they had. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches how you can take whatever you are carrying right now, and bring it to the One who turns not enough into more than enough. Aaron Brockett • The Urgent Kingdom • Mark 6:30-44 CONNECT WITH US! Engage with this message: https://tpcc.org/messages Visit our website: https://tpcc.org We believe in the power of prayer: https://tpcc.org/prayer Instagram: https://instagram.com/traderspointcc/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/TradersPointCC/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@traderspointcc

Pastor Micah discusses the another aspect of faith that can be helpful along the journey; the practice of being WITH Jesus. In Mark 3:7-14, Jesus calls his disciples to “be with him” and THEN he sends them out. How do each of us uniquely experience the divine? Micah invites us into a practice of being present with God in whatever ways are most accessible to us.

In Mark 9, Peter's response to Jesus' transfiguration reveals how we often interrupt holy moments by trying to control them instead of simply receiving them. When faced with God's overwhelming glory, Peter defaulted to familiar religious practices, missing the point that Jesus had already chosen to dwell with humanity permanently. We make similar mistakes when we answer questions nobody asked or try to manage divine encounters rather than sit in wonder. God wants us to recognize that Jesus is in a category by Himself, above all other good things. Holy moments happen when the divine enters our reality - during worship, prayer, Scripture reading, or everyday experiences. Instead of trying to control these encounters, we need to learn to receive them with gratitude and allow them to transform our thinking.

Speaker: Robert ConnEverybody loves the idea of following Jesus...until Jesus leads them into a storm. In Mark 4:35-41, the disciples discover that faith is not pretending storms don't exist, it is declaring that Christ is greater than the storm. Fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and suffering are real, but so is the Savior in the boat. The storm may shake you, but it cannot overcome the One who commands the wind and the waves.Need Prayer? 

In Mark 14, we learn about a woman who was wholeheartedly committed to Christ.  She pursued his presence, and gave a extravagant sacrifice to him that had an unknown extremely prophetic purpose.  We are called to be obedient and leave the results up to God, and that's what this woman did as she anointed Jesus for burial!Welcome to the Liberty Church online experience!_If you would like more information about Liberty, get on our email list or just simply want to get better connected, text "INFO" to 478.217.7563 _Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help or answer any questions you may have. Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://lbcdublin.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/133/responses/new_Looking for a place to serve and partner with us? Click here: https://lbcdublin.com/serve_Want to give online or set up automatic giving? Click here: https://lbcdublin.com/give

In Mark 11, Jesus tells his disciples they can hurl mountains into the sea, and in the very same week prays, "Not my will, but yours." What is the balance between approaching the throne with bold, impassioned prayers and surrendering to God's will above our own? Was Jesus promising Christians the power to move literal mountains? Why didn't the apostles ever do it? And why does Jesus connect mountain-moving faith with forgiveness? Jesus' teaching in this passage shows the answers rise from understanding one of God's more underappreciated attributes—his eagerness to answer your prayers. He loves saying, "yes" to his children! If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

What if the thing standing between you and peace isn't failure… but success? In Mark 10, we encounter the rich young ruler: a man who seemingly has everything, yet still comes running to Jesus restless and empty. Together we'll explore the deeper question underneath his story: What are we really looking to for rest, security, and significance? Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Davis Johnson Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Downtown, visit hopecc.com/downtown.

“If you are willing…” That question sits underneath more of our lives than we realize. In Mark 1:40–42, a man everyone else avoided comes to Jesus—and instead of stepping back, Jesus steps in. He doesn't just speak healing…He touches what everyone else calls unclean. “I am willing.” If you've ever felt like you have to […]

Speaker: Robert ConnMotherhood can feel like constant effort with little visible result. In Mark 4, Jesus shows that the Kingdom of God doesn't grow instantly or obviously. It grows quietly, over time, in ways we cannot control. What feels small and insignificant is often exactly what God is using. You are not responsible for the outcome. Stay faithful in the small things and trust that God is growing something you cannot yet see.Need Prayer? 

In Mark chapter 7, Jesus confronts the Pharisees about their obsession with ceremonial hand washing, revealing that true cleanliness comes from the heart, not external rituals. He explains that evil thoughts and actions originate from within a person, making outward ceremonies powerless to address the real problem of sin. Jesus then demonstrates this truth by performing miracles for Gentiles - those considered outsiders - while the religious insiders who demanded more signs remained spiritually blind. Only Christ can perform the inside-out transformation needed to truly cleanse our hearts from sin.

In the one-hundred-and-ninety-second episode, we look at the Didactic Fallacy, starting with Trump talking about assassinations and tariffs.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Jacob Rees-Mogg reminiscing about the Empire, Boris Johnson waxing lyrical on Thatcher, and Kemi Badenoch missing the point of Bloody Sunday.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Brooklyn Nine Nine, Babylon 5, historian Margaret MacMillan, and journalist Eva Ladipo.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes was made up by Jim.Then we talk about the latest insane filing in Trump's ballroom lawsuit.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft192 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeSubscribe to Fallacious Trump to make sure you never miss a logical fallacy. Rather than just mindless anti-Trump rhetoric, we apply skepticism and critical thinking to our Donald Trump analysis by exploring his liberal use of logical fallacies and cognitive biases, along with a bit of humor and news about US politics. (But there is also some of that much needed anti-Trump rhetoric.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Mark 5:21–43, Jesus heals a bleeding woman and raises a little girl—but these aren't just miracle stories. They reveal something deeper: salvation is healing.The same word the New Testament uses for “saved” also means to heal, restore, and make whole.In this message, we explore:Why we all need healing (more than we think)How Jesus brings true wholeness—not just physical healingWhat faith actually looks like (even when it's weak)How salvation heals our isolation, wounds, and fearIf you've ever wondered:“Why didn't God heal?”“Where is Jesus in my suffering?”“Is salvation more than forgiveness?”This message is for you.Jesus didn't come just to fix parts of your life—He came to make you whole.

If we want the life of Jesus, we must adopt the lifestyle of Jesus. If we desire His public power, we must first embrace His private practices. That means stepping away while others rush in, listening when others are speaking, and moving forward when others settle for comfort. In Mark 1:35–39, Jesus revealed the rhythms that lead to a life of faithfulness and fruitfulness: solitude, resistance, and purpose.I. The Rhythm of SolitudeII. The Rhythm of ResistanceIII. The Rhythm of PurposeLearn Your Bible: Using your favorite Bible dictionary or concordance, study the idea of solitude. If you're able, access our new Guided Meditations at cabq.us/gm to start practicing the rhythm of solitude in your life.Love Your Neighbor: Create the opportunity to sit and listen to a friend or family member you haven't connected with recently.Live in Freedom: Which of these rhythms do you need to practice this week?

We long for deep connection and lasting security, yet often settle for what is easiest rather than what is true. In Mark 10, Jesus cuts through the noise of legal debates about marriage to reveal something far greater—God's original design and his unwavering commitment to his people. This passage ultimately points us beyond earthly relationships to the good news of a Savior who does not walk away but holds fast to us forever. Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Downtown, visit hopecc.com/downtown.

In Mark 14, we've come to the last Passover meal Jesus has before his crucifixion. The disciples learn that a place has been prepared for their preparation, Jesus predicts his betrayal, and identifies himself as the fulfillment of the Passover as he institutes the Lord's Supper.

Every one of us has prayed for healing - and experienced different answers. In Mark 5:21–37, Jesus meets both a desperate father and a suffering woman, revealing His power over sickness, delay, and even death. This sermon unpacks why healing is real but not predictable, and invites us into a simple, approachable way of praying for healing as a church family.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 5:21-37, Mark 1:1, Mark 1:40–42, Mark 2:1–12, Mark 3:6, Mark 4:35–41, Mark 5:21–37, Mark 5:27–34, Mark 5:35–43, Mark 8:22–25, Mark 10:52, Matthew 8:5–13, John 4:46–52, John 11:43–44, Acts 13:13, Acts 15:37–39, 2 Corinthians 12:7–9, 1 Timothy 5:23, 2 Timothy 4:20, 2 Timothy 4:11More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus? In Mark 1:16–20, Jesus doesn't call perfect people—He calls ordinary people into an extraordinary mission. “Follow me, and I will make you…”—following comes first, then He does the transforming. If you've ever felt like you don't fit, or like you're just watching from a distance, this message […]

In Mark 8, Jesus asks His disciples the most important question ever posed: "Who do you say that I am?" This pivotal moment marks a shift from public ministry to intimate discipleship preparation. Through three powerful miracles - feeding 4,000 people, healing a blind man in stages, and the profound questioning at Caesarea Philippi - Jesus reveals His sufficiency for all people and challenges partial spiritual vision. Peter correctly identifies Jesus as the Messiah, but struggles when Jesus explains His coming suffering. Jesus calls His followers to pick up their cross and follow Him, demonstrating that discipleship means dying to self and allowing Him complete access to every area of life.

We live in a world where truth is something we define, but Jesus shows that truth is something we respond to. In Mark 4:21-25, He teaches that truth is not hidden, it is revealed, yet not everyone receives it the same way. Some hear it and move on. Some filter it. Some let it change them. The difference is not the truth, it is the response. What we do with truth determines what it does in us.Need Prayer? 

In Mark 5, two desperate stories collide with Jesus: a father pleading for his dying daughter and a woman who has suffered for twelve long years. Both are reaching for hope, both are facing situations that seem beyond repair, and both discover that delay does not mean defeat. Despair says brokenness, sickness, waiting, and even death get the final word—but Jesus tells a different story. Through His power, compassion, and ultimately His resurrection, we are reminded that what is broken can be redeemed, what is lost can be restored, and what is dead can live again. Because of Jesus, hope has the final word.

Why Confession and Repentance Are Essential for Christian GrowthAuthor: Dave JenkinsShow: Anchored in the Word with Dave JenkinsDate: April 30, 2026Show SummaryWhy are confession and repentance essential for Christian growth? In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains why repentance is not merely the beginning of the Christian life, but its ongoing rhythm. Drawing from passages such as 1 John 1:9, Mark 1:15, Psalm 32, Romans 8:13, and James 5:16, Dave shows how confession restores fellowship with God, repentance produces spiritual fruit, and the grace of God leads believers into deeper holiness, joy, and assurance in Christ.Audio PlayerVideo PlayerKey Scriptures1 John 1:9Mark 1:15Revelation 2–3Matthew 3:8Psalm 32Romans 8:13Ezekiel 36:26–27Hebrews 12:6James 5:16Acts 11:18Romans 2:4Episode HighlightsRepentance is the ongoing rhythm of the Christian lifeConfession restores fellowship with GodRepentance is more than simply saying “I'm sorry”Unchecked sin hardens the heart and hinders communion with GodRepentance produces humility, joy, and spiritual clarityThe Holy Spirit empowers believers to put sin to deathRepentance and assurance go togetherConfession within Christian community helps strengthen believersFull ArticleEvery Christian desires to grow. Every believer wants to mature in Christ, to walk more faithfully with the Lord, and to know deeper fellowship with Him. But the Word of God is crystal clear: there is no spiritual growth without repentance, and there is no close fellowship with God without confession of sin.Repentance is not something we do only once when we first come to Christ. It is the ongoing rhythm of the Christian life. Martin Luther famously said that the entire Christian life is one of repentance, and John Calvin likewise emphasized that repentance is not merely the start of the Christian life, but the Christian life itself. Scripture confirms this truth. In 1 John 1:9, confessing sin is taught as a continual practice. In Mark 1:15, Jesus begins His ministry by calling people to repent and believe the gospel. In Revelation 2 and 3, the risen Christ calls entire churches to repentance. Repentance is not optional. It is essential.Confession restores fellowship with God. When a Christian sins, his union with Christ is not broken, but his fellowship with God is hindered. Our security in Christ remains sure because it rests on the finished work of Christ, but our communion with the Lord can be interrupted by unconfessed sin. This is why confession matters so deeply. First John 1:9 tells us that God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Confession is not informing God of something He does not know. It is agreeing with God about what He already knows and sees.Biblical repentance is more than saying, “I'm sorry.” Repentance involves acknowledging sin honestly, without excuses or blame-shifting. It means turning away from sin with a deliberate break from it, and turning toward Christ in faith. Repentance is not merely stopping sinful behavior; it is returning to the Lord. Matthew 3:8 makes clear that repentance bears fruit. It produces change—not perfection, but real direction toward God.Christians must practice continual repentance because sin blinds and hardens the heart. We do not always see our sin clearly until Scripture, the Holy Spirit, or faithful believers bring it into the light. Left unchecked, sin becomes increasingly comfortable. We begin to treat it lightly, even respectably, instead of seeing it as the rebellion against God that it truly is. Repentance breaks that pattern. It humbles us before the Lord and reminds us daily of our need for the grace of God in Christ.Repentance also leads to joy. Psalm 32 shows that unconfessed sin crushes the soul, but forgiveness restores gladness and peace. Repentance is not the enemy of joy; it is the pathway to it. The believer who walks in repentance is not walking in despair but in the freedom of grace.This repentance is empowered by the Holy Spirit. Biblical repentance is not self-improvement or moral reform. Ezekiel 36:26–27 tells us that God gives a new heart and causes His people to walk in His statutes. Romans 8:13 teaches that by the Spirit believers put sin to death. We repent because God is at work in us, giving us grace to turn from sin and walk in obedience.Repentance and assurance also belong together. Many Christians struggle with assurance not because they are outside of Christ, but because they are not walking in the light of repentance. Hebrews teaches that the Lord disciplines those whom He loves. His discipline is not cruel or distant. It is fatherly, loving, and purposeful. God disciplines His children because He cares for them and desires restored communion with them. Repentance brings renewed clarity, peace, and confidence in Christ.Confession is also important within Christian community. While private confession before God is essential, James 5:16 teaches that believers are also to confess their sins to one another. This is not about public humiliation, but about accountability, prayer, help, and restoration. God often uses mature believers and faithful pastors to help us see our sin clearly and walk in repentance more fully.At the heart of all of this is the gospel. Repentance is not punishment. It is grace. Acts 11:18 calls repentance a gift. Romans 2:4 says that God's kindness leads us to repentance. The Lord does not call His children to repentance to crush them, but to restore them. In Christ, repentance is not a burden to dread but a gift to receive. It is God's gracious invitation away from sin and into renewed fellowship, peace, holiness, and joy.Christians do not outgrow repentance. They grow through it. The more we walk honestly before God, confessing our sin and turning afresh to Christ, the more we grow in humility, assurance, and joy. Repentance is not a sign that grace has failed. It is one of the clearest evidences that grace is at work.Takeaways / Reflection QuestionsDo you view repentance as a burden, or as a gracious gift from God?Are there sins you have been minimizing instead of confessing honestly before the Lord?How does 1 John 1:9 encourage you to walk in daily confession?In what ways does repentance restore joy and fellowship with God?Who are the mature believers or pastors in your life who can help strengthen you in repentance and accountability?Related ResourcesAnchored in the Word ArchiveAnchored in the Word YouTubeCall to ActionThank you for listening to this episode of Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins. We pray this episode helps you remain anchored in the truth of God's Word and anchored in Christ. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with others.

In Mark 13 we look at verses 24-26.In these 3 verses, Jesus speaks of the time after the tribulation. Here He describes the disruption of the heavens including the sun, the moon, stars and the powers of heaven. It will be a time of deep dark blackness. At the culmination of this period of time, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself will come from heaven as the Son of Man, coming in the clouds with great power and glory. His will be a bright and unmistakable display of His glory. No one on earth, in seeing Him, can avoid Him.In verse 27, Jesus will send forth His angels to collect His elect Jewish believers to Himself wherever they are scattered.Let's turn to Mark 13:24 with Dr. Mitchell to hear Jesus' words concerning His coming again.This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In Mark 13:14-23 our study continues.Jesus is describing things to come to 4 of His disciples, Peter, James, John and Andrew.In these verses our Lord speaks of the portion of time when an idol is set up in the temple. This incident was first spoken of by Daniel the prophet. Dr. Mitchell will explore this more in depth. This time is called the great tribulation which is described by many of the Old Testament prophets as the day of the LORD. Here Jesus refers to this 7 year period of time, which John later writes about in the book of Revelation 6-19 in great detail. The church will not be there then at all.Although the tribulation is worldwide in scope, it centers on the physical nation of Israel in particular and their deliverance from it.Let's hear what Jesus says with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mark 13:14.

Mark 13:1-37: Join us this Sunday as we explore Christ's return.  In Mark 13, we will highlight what Jesus teaches about His impending return.

Why would Jesus kill a tree—on purpose? Why was he crying during his triumphal entry? Why did he cleanse a temple that was about to be destroyed? And what do those events teach us about how to have a productive, fruitful life that brings pleasure to God? In Mark 11, we see how these seemingly strange actions come together to show us how to fulfill God's wonderful plan for his people. If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

Most of us think we understand Jesus, but what if getting him slightly wrong is why so much else feels off? In Mark 9, the disciples are close to Jesus, yet still completely confused about who belongs, how serious sin is, and what really matters. This passage exposes how easy it is to miss him and why seeing him clearly changes everything. Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Cor Chmieleski Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Downtown, visit hopecc.com/downtown.

In Mark 14:12–26, on the night of the Passover, Jesus gathers with His disciples in a room. At that table, everything is revealed. A betrayer is exposed; hearts are searched. Then Jesus takes bread and a cup, and offers not just a meal, but Himself: His body and blood given for His people.

Marriage – A Current Assessment (Christ the King Anglican Church; Birmingham, AL) MESSAGE SUMMARY: Marriage and the family, in current decades, have been under attack to the degree that marriage is now losing its value in our culture.   In Mark 10:6-9, Jesus speaks to God's plan for marriage: “But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.' ‘Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.'” In our culture's attacks on marriage and the family, we see ten ways in which marriage and the family have been and are being perverted: 1) US Supreme Court's decision on same sex marriage – as followers of Jesus, we don't believe the courts have the right to define/redefine marriage as established by God; 2) sex before marriage is becoming the norm; 3) sex outside of marriage has become acceptable; 4) the prevalence of divorce; 5) acceptance of cohabitation; 6) birth of children out of wedlock; 7) multi-spouse marriage; 8) escalation and the acceptance of pornography; 9) the acceptance and practice of abortion on demand; and 10) the acceptable “choosing” one's own gender by some people. These perversions of marriage and the family are chipping away at the value and importance of marriage and the family in the US – even among Christians. Too many of our Christian young people don't know why they should get married -- this diminution of marriage's value is a failure, mostly, of the Christian Church. Many Christians, today, are being deceived and led away from God's Word by the Evil One (e.g., John 10:10). Therefore, we need to read and understand God's Word, especially as it relates to His plan for marriage that Jesus posits in His quote from Genesis in Mark 10:6. Throughout history humans have corrupted God's beautiful plan for His Creation. In Mark 10:7, we see God's pattern for marriage. In Mark 10:8, we are provided with God's purpose for marriage; and the product of this “one flesh” is children. By becoming “one flesh” in marriage, the man and women become a “new trinity” – husband, wife, and the Lord. In this “marriage trinitarian relationship”, each child is brought into this family relationship in the same way that we, as followers of Jesus, are brought into our personal relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit through the Gospel. In Mark 10:9 we see God's expressed permeance of marriage. God's design and plan for marriage, as presented by Jesus in Mark 10, is ideal for us as humans, our nation and our culture; but His plan is being increasingly perverted. Therefore, what should we do, as followers of Jesus, about these “attacks on marriage”? We can: 1) stand up, speak up and speak God's truth – Christians need to stop be trampled upon by this divergent culture; 2) model good and Godly marriage and family life to the culture; 3) you teach your children, you not the church/school/government, about God and His plan for marriage and the family; and 4) pray and ask God to intervene in these attacks and to support our seeking to achieve His plan for our own marriage and the family – prayer does change things, and it brings the power of God. We are blessed to live in an incredible time in history, but the plan and fabric that God designed to keep us together and thriving – marriage and the family – is being perverted. However, we, as followers of Jesus, hold the key to stopping this perversion though getting our own family and marriage in line with God's plan and then witnessing and voting to stop this perversion – the time is now.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mark 10:6-9; John 10:10; Genesis 2:21-25. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Daniel's Prayer Was “seeking him {God} by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting . . . ‘O Lord, the great and awesome God . . . we have sinned and done wrong'””: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

We all tend toward extremes, just like the Pharisees who started with good intentions but became hypocritical in their pursuit of righteousness. In Mark 7, Jesus confronted their focus on tradition over love, showing us a better way. While the Pharisees separated themselves from others, Jesus expanded the table and welcomed everyone. He demonstrated how to balance truth and grace, naming sin without discarding people. The question for us is simple but challenging: Will we be like the Pharisees who separate, or like Jesus who draws in those who need Him? We're called to love God completely and love our neighbors as ourselves, reaching out to the broken and hurting in our communities.

In Mark 12:18-27, the Sadducees, an elite religious group that did not believe in the resurrection of the dead, try to trap Jesus with a ridiculous hypothetical question about marriage. Jesus masterfully cuts through their theological puzzle by quoting from the very book of Moses they claimed to revere, unveiling the eternal, living reality of God's covenant.

In the one-hundred-and-ninety-first episode, we take another look at the Galileo Fallacy, starting with Trump being compared to Galileo and Einstein, Karoline Leavitt defending RFK Jr, and Rick Perry denying climate change.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Farage misquoting Gandhi, Jonathan Dimbleby defending the BBC, and Zia Yusuf attacking Zack Polanski.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from The Newsroom, Smallville, and Monty Python's Flying Circus.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which of three Trump quotes was made up by Jim.Then we talk about FEMA official Gregg Phillips and his claims of teleportation.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft191 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeSubscribe to Fallacious Trump to make sure you never miss a logical fallacy. Rather than just mindless anti-Trump rhetoric, we apply skepticism and critical thinking to our Donald Trump analysis by exploring his liberal use of logical fallacies and cognitive biases, along with a bit of humor and news about US politics. (But there is also some of that much needed anti-Trump rhetoric.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We all want to be great. Whether we admit it or not, there's something in us that wants to rise above, to be seen, to matter. In Mark 9, the disciples finally say it out loud: “Who is the greatest?” Instead of shutting the question down, Jesus redefines it. In this message, we'll see how our pursuit of greatness gets hijacked, why it ultimately leaves us empty, and how Jesus reveals a better way: not through climbing higher, but through descending in love, service, and ultimately the cross. Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Davis Johnson Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Downtown, visit hopecc.com/downtown.

In Mark 6, when faced with feeding 5,000 people, Jesus told His disciples to use what they had - just five loaves and two fish. Instead of waiting for perfect conditions or more resources, God calls us to serve with what we have right now. Like an apple containing seeds for an entire orchard, our seemingly small offerings can have extraordinary kingdom impact when placed in God's hands. Whether serving in church ministries or blessing our communities, God operates by different mathematics than we do - He multiplies what we bring to Him. The question isn't whether you have enough; it's whether you're willing to give what you do have today.

Many know Scripture, but few truly understand it. In Episode 12 of "Wisdom," Duane Sheriff teaches from the book of Proverbs that wisdom has built her house with seven pillars—and understanding is essential to our spiritual growth. Knowledge is knowing what God said, but understanding is knowing what He meant. Without understanding, we cannot apply God's Word in our lives correctly.Understanding is a choice requiring an intentional “ear to hear.” We must approach God with a pure, receptive heart and a single-minded desire to hear Him. As we grow in understanding, we learn to discern good from evil and progress from spiritual infancy—living on “milk”—to the maturity of handling the “solid food” of God's Word.In Mark 4, Jesus reveals that God is not hiding truth from us—He desires to give us light and revelation. But we must choose to listen. The sobering reality is that those who grow in understanding will receive more, but those who neglect it will lose even what they have. We are never standing still spiritually—we are either moving forward or drifting backward. In a culture that celebrates confusion, this message calls us to stay hungry, stay attentive, and continue growing in true understanding.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/wisdom/

In Mark 14, we are given the testimony of the woman with the alabaster jar of oil coming to Jesus. She falls at His feet, breaking the jar open and pouring the oil upon His head and feet. Jesus says that this woman's actions will be proclaimed in every Gospel throughout the whole world. How important is this to us, then? The Church has handed down to us that the infinitely valuable jar of oil is indeed the human soul. This sinful woman poured out her worship and repentance before Christ. Her soul was broken and poured out upon Him. And there, she received and experienced the Divine mercy of her Savior. May our souls be broken and poured out upon Christ that we may experience the same.

Have you ever taken an awareness test? It's possible to be looking right at something, and still miss it. In Mark 15:16–47, we see a sobering moment surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. The very people carrying out His death didn't fully realize who He was until it was too late. Their awareness came after the fact, but what about ours? Pastor Kevin Queen walks through this passage and invites us to wrestle with a deeper question: Are we truly seeing Jesus as King, or are we missing Him in plain sight? This was not just as a moment in history, but a personal invitation; for us to live free from shame, fully surrendered to Him.

In today's special episode, Guy and four former show guests talk with callers about how they can prove the value of their products—and themselves.First, Meagan from Vermont questions whether an experiential pop-up concept for her reusable gift wrap and bags is worth the effort. Then, Amanda from Wisconsin seeks new ways to explain her deck of dog enrichment activities to potential customers. And finally, Mark from New York looks for a complement to help grow his artisanal pesto business.Thank you to the founders of Shiki Wrap, Woofsie, and In Mark's Kitchen for coming on the show. Also thanks to WeWork co-founder Miguel McKelvey, Paperless Post co-founder Alexa Hirschfeld, and Chomps co-founders Pete Maldonado and Rashid Ali.If you'd like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode—where Guy and former show guests take questions from early-stage founders—leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you'd like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298.This episode was produced by Alex Cheng with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com or on Substack.To hear our returning guests' previous episodes:Miguel's original episode: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-wework-miguel-mckelvey/Miguel's HIBT Lab episode: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-hibt-lab-wework-miguel-mckelvey/Miguel's Advice Line episode: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-advice-line-with-miguel-mckelvey-of-wework/Alexa's original episode: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-paperless-post-james-and-alexa-hirschfeld/Alexa's Advice Line episode: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-advice-line-with-alexa-hirschfeld-of-paperless-post/Pete and Rashid's original episode: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-chomps-pete-maldonado-and-rashid-ali/Pete and Rashid's Advice Line episode: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this/episode/10386-advice-line-with-pete-maldonado-and-rashid-ali-of-chomps/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.