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Send Us Your Questions/CommentsEach week Pastor Mark takes time to go deeper and talk about the week's message!  If you have questions you'd like him to answer or hear more about please send those in by texting us at the link in the show notes!You can also view video of this podcast and our Sunday sermons by visiting our YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@lifehousemot A crippled man asks for spare change and walks away with new legs, a new future, and a crowd demanding answers. That scene from Acts 3 is more than a dramatic miracle story; it's a spotlight on Jesus Christ of Nazareth and a test of what we really believe about him. We talk through why Peter refuses credit, why the healing is immediate and public, and how God often uses ordinary faithfulness like showing up to pray to put us in the right place at the right time. We also pull back the curtain on our week away representing our church at the Southern Baptist Convention and why we see denominational partnership as a voluntary, mission-focused affiliation. From the Cooperative Program to the commissioning of missionaries sent to unreached and even hostile places, we share why “we can do more together” is not a slogan but a practical strategy for global missions, North American church planting, and relief efforts that meet real needs. The heart of the conversation turns to clarity: not every use of the word “Jesus” points to the same Jesus. We unpack Peter's bold claims about Jesus as the Holy and Righteous One and the Author of Life, why adding to Scripture or subtracting from Christ changes the gospel, and why fence-sitting is still a decision. We end with the beauty of repentance, the promise of sins being blotted out, and the deeper hope of salvation that holds steady even when circumstances don't change. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

Pastor Mark WalkerGenesis 12:1-9For more information please visit:https://nampacollegechurch.com

Maybe you're not as picky as needing certain M&M colors, but Christians can, unfortunately, be needy and sometimes demanding. We may not expect it, but we're not entitled to anything; everything we own, everything we are, even all our followers on social media, are God's and God's alone! In today's message, Pastor Mark will encourage you not to lose sight of what real Christianity is all about…serving! Remember that it's not about you…it's not the “Me show”, it's the God show!!! It's all about what Jesus has done for you and sharing that overflow of love to others in your everyday life!

Speaker: Mark Crull

This may sound like a tongue-twister, but…when we move from just knowing about God to actually knowing God, that is being known by God. There is more to religion and life than what you may expect; There is a real-life transformation when you have an intimate relationship with the God who knows you! In today's message, Pastor Mark will explain the vast differences between the religions of the world and the relationship that Jesus offers, called Christianity! Many people claim to be Christians because they're scared of hell, but declaring Jesus is Lord and creator of the universe is what real Christianity is!

In this brief update, Pastor Mark shares plans for his renewal leave from June 21 through August 3. During this season of rest, prayer, and renewal, there will be a temporary pause in podcast and YouTube episodes. Thank you for your prayers and support, and be sure to stay connected through the weekly worship livestreams and guest messages from First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach. Grace and peace, and see you in August! 

Today on Bold Steps Minute, Pastor Mark explains how the gospel works. Mark is passionate about sharing the importance of the gospel on resurrection Sunday.Become a Bold Partner Today: http://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps/minuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Hope Fellowship Podcast! In this teaching, Pastor Mark explores question two of the New City Catechism: "What is God?" Our summer series Back To The Basics will focus on strengthening the foundation of our belief by asking questions and revisiting the basic essentials of our faith.

Some people face unexpected challenges through raising a child with special needs, caring for a loved one, navigating mental illness, experiencing a health crisis, or watching their dreams slip away. In this message, Pastor Mark explores how God's grace meets us in the middle of life's disappointments and uncertainties.Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, spouse, or simply someone living with burdens you never expected, this message will encourage you to trust God in the life you have—not just the life you imagined.

From our sermon series "I AM: Who Jesus Is in His Own Words." Pastor Mark preaches from John 8:12-30, showing how Jesus' statement reveals Him as the fulfillment of God's promise to guide, sustain, and rescue His people from darkness.

06-14-26 – Pastor Mark Crow by Pastor Mark Crow / Mosaic Church OKC

Why do some people start strong and finish weak?In 1 Samuel 15, Saul was chosen, anointed, gifted, and given incredible opportunity by God. Yet despite everything he had going for him, he lost the kingdom.The issue wasn't Saul's talent. It wasn't his leadership ability. It wasn't his potential.It was his heart.In this message, Pastor Mark examines six heart conditions that led to Saul's downfall—including pride, insecurity, partial obedience, blame, fear of man, and image management—and challenges us to allow God to search our own hearts.Because your calling is too important to be sabotaged by what's happening beneath the surface.

The spiritual patterns we establish can have either a positive or negative effect on the people around us. Today on Bold Steps Weekend, Pastor Mark continues in Nehemiah chapter 13 with a message on this important topic.Become a Bold Partner Today: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps-weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True restoration is something I think we all need in today's society. We all need forgiveness, new chances, and transformation in the name of Jesus! In today's message, Pastor Mark will teach the steps to restoration according to the Bible, and according to the story, you will hear about Samson! Step one: repent from your sin. Repentance means turning the other way. We must do a full 180 from our sin! Step two: allow God to humble you and make you new! Humility is a necessity when we're ministering and simply living life! We all need humility before the Lord, but true confidence in the Lord!

Wednesday evening service preaching from the pulpit of Woodland Baptist Church – Winston Salem, NC * Please feel free to visit our website at woodlandbaptistnow.com

Samson made some poor choices, and he fell into some serious sin…and he paid a heavy price for it. While Samson was learning his lesson, he began to understand the weight of his sin, and he repented to God! He turned back to God, he trusted God, and guess what God did? God blessed Him more than before! In today's message, Pastor Mark will share that there is SO much that we can learn and identify with from the story of Samson's life. Even when we sin, we can ALWAYS turn back to God, we can ALWAYS repent! God will be waiting, He will forgive, and He will bless us and use our experience to bless others!!!

This sermon is the start of our series, "Building for the Next Generation." In this message, we learn how mothers have a profound influence in shaping their children's faith – but they were never meant to do it alone. Pastor Mark shares a vision for partnering with families to create spaces of belonging and spiritual growth as we step into a season of building for the next generation.

In this follow-up conversation, Pastor Mark unpacks his powerful message "In It Together" from Philippians 1:27-30. Discover what it really means to live as a citizen of heaven, why unity is found in the Spirit — not uniformity — and how to stand and fight for the Gospel without fear or intimidation. Plus, Pastor Mark shares a raw, honest take on suffering as a gift and closes with a heartfelt prayer for anyone walking through a hard season right now. You are not alone — we are in this together! Join us Sundays at 9AM & 10:30AM at Neighborhood Church.#NeighborhoodChurch #InItTogether #JesusIsEnough #ChristianPodcast #Philippians #SufferingAndFaith #CitizensOfHeaven #HolySpirit #ChurchCommunity #FightForTheFaith #PausePodcast

We all know that sin starts as fun. Sin is a quick shot of dopamine, it's a fast hit of satisfaction, it's what you want…right now. But as we all know, that feeling, that satisfaction, ends, and it ends quickly!!! Sin is a fun time until we try to stop. That limited enjoyment depletes quickly!! In today's message, Pastor Mark will highlight the story of Samson and how he was blindsided by the repercussions of his actions; He was surprised by the toll it had on him and his life. Sin was a literal prison for Samson; don't let your desire for quick satisfaction be your prison!!!

Samson is one of my favorite examples that God gave us to understand how sin can conquer even the strongest people. No one is immune to sin, but followers of Christ have a secret weapon against sin…do you wanna know what it is? It is Christ! With God giving you your strength, you can conquer your sin! In today's message, Pastor Mark will remind you of your secret weapon: the power, strength, and endurance that the Holy Spirit gives! Jesus defeated death, and He defeated sin…so live like that is true in your life…because it is! You have ALL power over ALL sin through the mighty name of Jesus Christ!

Sermon of the week at Christian Renewal in Brunswick, GA.Speaker: Pastor Mark LintonMessage: Made For More: Empowered | Pastor Mark LintonScripture: Acts 4:31-35Date: 6/7/26INFO⁠⁠⁠https://www.christianrenewal.church⁠⁠⁠CONNECTFill out an online connect card: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/connect2crc​⁠⁠⁠GIVE ⁠⁠⁠https://christianrenewal.org/give⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.facebook.com/christianrenewalhttps://www.instagram.com/christianrenewal

What if your simple "yes" to God could change someone else's life forever? In this powerful message from Acts 9:1–19, Pastor Mark Roslund explores how God works through ordinary people who choose obedience over understanding. Ananias didn't have all the answers when God called him—he simply said yes. Your obedience may be the key to someone else's purpose. You could be the answer to a prayer you've never heard. The story of your faith isn't yours alone; you are where you are today because of the faithfulness, sacrifice, and "yes" of others who went before you. This message will challenge you to trust that God is working even before you understand what He's doing and to embrace an Ananias spirit—ready to say yes now and ask questions later. https://www.kingdomchurch.ca/connect.html https://www.kingdomchurch.ca/give.html

It's hard to read the story of Samson and Delilah and not be amazed at the incredible recklessness of Samson.  How could Samson tell Delilah the means by which she could kill him?  WHY would he do such a thing???  Surely you wouldn't be so brazen in the face of obvious destruction… would you? The answer, according to Pastor Mark today, lies in the alluring power of sin.  You may think you can flirt with sin, and then step back before it gets a hold of you.  You might even do some things and be saved from the consequences a few times.  But at some point, as with Samson, your ability to escape will be depleted.

You were saved to change the world!   ABOUT THE MESSAGE In part 1 of World Changers, Pastor Mark Stermer teaches us that God never intended for us to keep our faith to ourselves. Every believer has been called, equipped, and sent to make a difference in the world around them. From Abraham's calling to the Great Commission, Scripture reveals God's heart to partner with His people to bring hope, salvation, and transformation to others!   ABOUT JESUS If you want to learn more about who Jesus is and what it means to have a relationship with Him, we would love to help you on that journey: https://www.thechurch.fm/jesus For a deeper dive into The Word of God on a daily basis check out our Free Ancient Paths Daily Devotional: https://www.thechurch.fm/ancient-paths   WHO WE ARE We believe that the goal of every Christian is To Be Conformed Into the Image of Jesus Christ, and a relationship with Jesus as well as being involved in a healthy church community are both important to achieving that goal. Find out more about who we are and all that we do at https://www.thechurch.fm/about. We would love to meet you in person! Find our locations and service times here https://www.thechurch.fm/campuses and download our smartphone app here https://pushpay.com/get?handle=saintamantcampus&source=external to access video content, daily devotionals, updates on what is going on at The Church, and so much more. To get connected here at The Church International simply visit us here https://www.thechurch.fm/connect-track and we will walk you through all of the life giving opportunities that we have to connect with you and your family. We want to give a special thanks to everyone who donates to what God is doing through this ministry. If you would like to partner with us through generosity and giving you can do so at https://www.thechurch.fm/give-online.   SOCIAL MEDIA The Church International: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechurchinter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchinternational/ Website: https://www.TheChurch.FM Pastor Mark: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkAStermer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_stermer Pastor Cindy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.stermer.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy_stermer

Wednesday evening service preaching from the pulpit of Woodland Baptist Church – Winston Salem, NC * Please feel free to visit our website at woodlandbaptistnow.com

Sunday, we focus again on Loving God and Cultivating Relationship with God.  It is the greatest commandment.  And as we know from the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, loving God is to live an 'inspiring' life.

"Preparing the Way through the Next Generation"This week, Pastor Mark interviews a few of our community leaders about how they are reaching the next generation for Christ, both inside and outside the four walls.#NewHopeKailua #PastorMarkStinton #YouthSunday #OnlineChurch #ChurchOnline #ChurchInKailua #YouTube #YouTubeChannel #Subscribe #Sub #Follow #LikeIf this is your first time visiting us, we'd like to get to know you: https://bit.ly/nhk-connectSubscribe to receive our latest messages: https://bit.ly/nhk-sermonsTo support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://newhopekailua.org/givingSee what God can do through you. Be a part of our New Hope Kailua family, whether in-person or online——Stay ConnectedDownload our church app: https://bit.ly/nhk-appWebsite: https://newhopekailua.org/New Hope Kailua Facebook: https://bit.ly/nhk-fbNew Hope Kailua Instagram: https://bit.ly/nhk-igAudio-only SermonsApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3LYiqNTGoogle Podcast: https://bit.ly/nhk-googlepodcastSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3LUtqvP

June 7, 2026 AM Service

June 6, 2026 Pastor Mark Bintliff - Brotherly Love 10:30AM

June 6, 2026 Pastor Mark Bintliff - Brotherly Love 8:30AM

Welcome back to the Hope Fellowship Podcast! Today, Pastor Mark begins our summer series, Back To The Basics, based on the New City Catechism devotional! This series will focus on strengthening the foundation of our faith by asking questions and answering them with scripture.

Knowing who you are in Christ is just the beginning. In this message, Pastor Mark picks up where last week left off and digs into the practical side of sanctification, showing what it looks like to actually walk out the holy life God has already made available to you. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, you can be renewed, strengthened from the inside out, and transformed in character. If you've ever wondered why the Christian life feels harder than it should, this message is for you.

06-07-26: 11:00 AM – Pastor Mark Crow by Pastor Mark Crow / Mosaic Church OKC

06-07-26: 9:30 AM – Pastor Mark Crow by Pastor Mark Crow / Mosaic Church OKC

Matthew, Mario, Micah, and Mike Pastor Mark Havel Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, ‘Follow me.' And he got up and followed him.And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax-collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax-collectors and sinners?' But when he heard this, he said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.'While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, ‘My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.' And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, ‘If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.' Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, ‘Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.' And instantly the woman was made well.When Jesus came to the leader's house and saw the flute-players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, ‘Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.' And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district. These days after Pentecost are a long season in the church calendar. They are meant to be a time for us – after the arrival of the Holy Spirit, at Pentecost, which we talked about a couple of weeks ago – to focus on a season of growth and discipleship as God's people in the Church. A lot of Christians call it “Ordinary Time,” which couldn't sound like more of a snore. So it takes some work to see that what Jesus was up to – and what we're called to be about, still – is anything but “ordinary” for people in our day and age, who want to be more like Jesus.See, all along – even before the Holy Spirit showed up like it did at Pentecost – Jesus is just trying to love people … and trying to show people how to love people, too. He's milling around Galilee collecting followers. Building friendships. Growing relationships. Getting invited to dinner and sharing time with the cool people – and by “cool people,” I mean the tax collectors and sinners.Because I think Jesus, like Billy Joel, would “rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints … because the sinners are much more fun!”Jesus just sang it differently: “I have come to call, not the righteous, but sinners.”And it's fair to assume Matthew, who Jesus found at the tax both, measured up to the all the sinful stereotypes of a First Century Jewish tax-collector, otherwise there wouldn't be much to this story. See, the reason it was surprising, if not scandalous, for Jesus to be having dinner at Matthew's house, remember, is that Jewish tax-collectors were known to have made nice with the powers of Rome. That means Matthew would have been in charge of exacting taxes from his fellow Jews – his friends, family, and neighbors, at his discretion – to line the pockets of the occupying, oppressive Roman Empire. And tax collectors, like Matthew, were known for lining their own pockets – unfairly – along the way, too.So, imagine Jesus breaking bread with some of the richest, most corrupt people you can imagine, in our day and age. Imagine your least favorite politician. Imagine your least favorite billionaire. And just to bring it a little closer to home, imagine your least favorite boss, co-worker, teacher, coach, neighbor, ex. And now that we've each created our very own personal guest list from Hell, imagine Jesus at the head of the table … pull up a chair … and pass the mashed potatoes, please.This is why what's happened this past week in our own backyard – with the words, tweets, posts, and podcasts from certain politicians – in the name of Jesus Christ – is so maddening.I'm talking about the invitation to hate muslims, by our Lieutenant Governor, of course.And, since it's PRIDE month, I've really been struck by all of the nonsense from other powerful people who feel the need to steal the thunder from the LGBTQ+ community by declaring June “Nuclear Family Month,” instead, as some sort of middle finger to the celebration of “PRIDE.” It is the opposite of what Jesus would do – “reclaiming the rainbow,” as they say – in a petty, selfish, self-centered, close-minded, hateful, exclusionary, version of what they call “Christianity,” but which is anything but “Christ-like.”You might say, these people are sick and in need of a physician. Or a lobotomy. Or a spiritual heart-transplant. Or maybe (more kindly, Pastor Mark) they're in need of a meal, shared around a table with the very people – the children of God – they are judging, hating, afraid of, or pretending they want to – or could – save, as if that was their job – which it is not.[And let me be clear. I'm not equating the LGBTQ community with the tax collectors and sinners – or suggesting their sexuality makes them somehow sinful. I'm equating the judgment of them by the powers that be as having no more sway over Jesus' capacity to love all people, regardless of who the world says he should or should not love.]My apologies to those of you who've heard this story before. I've talked about it in our book studies of Colby Martin's UNCLOBBER, but never in the context of a sermon, surprisingly. But it came to mind in light of all that Jesus is up to this morning.When I was in elementary school, back in the 80's, my family traveled to New Orleans to see the culmination of my grandmother's latest hobby – the grand finale showcase of her time at something like an Arthur Murray Dance Studio. It sounds terribly cheesy. And maybe it was, but I doubt it. My grandmother was a pretty classy lady.And, to my childish sensibilities, it was a classy affair. It took place in a hotel ballroom downtown. We had to wear shirts and ties, hard pants and uncomfortable shoes. As part of it all, my grandmother hosted a gathering with several of her new friends – the dancers, instructors, and whatnot – at her home, for drinks and hors d'oeuvres. And that's where I met Mario, my grandma's much younger dance partner. I think he was – to my grandmother – like the professional dancers they pair with the B-list celebrities on “Dancing with the Stars.”Mario was also a Black gay man. Going by stereotype alone, it was as obvious that Mario was gay as it was that he was Black, even to my elementary-aged eyes … he had a longish jheri curl hairdo and long, polished finger nails, too, which he waved flamboyantly and without shame as he walked, talked, and danced.And this was the 1980's remember. And there was this thing called the AIDS epidemic running rampant in the gay community. And even my elementary-aged eyes and ears had told me to be very afraid of gay people – and to stay away from them – if I didn't want to get sick… or die… or probably, “catch the homosexuality.” And this guy, Mario, was in my grandmother's house. And they had danced together. And we were eating from the same buffet table. And I shook his hand when we were introduced.And I was afraid. And mad, I think. And worried about my grandmother, too.But bear with me, because what I learned, thanks to that party and around that buffet table, was as powerful as anything I'd learned around the altar of Holy Communion up to that point in my life. And it has something to do with what Jesus meant when he said he desires mercy not sacrifice.See, sacrifice was the way of worship for believers before Jesus, remember … bring a goat or a lamb, bring some incense or two turtledoves, bring a partridge in a pear tree to the house of God, set them afire as an expression of your love and repentance, and your way was made … your sins were forgiven … your prayers were lifted … your devotion, awe, and worship were offered up to the Almighty. And that was that.But Jesus, like the prophets before him changed the game. Like Amos who despised the self-righteous songs of the people and had no regard for their fake fellowship… like Isaiah who hated and was burdened by the phony festivals of the people… like Jeremiah, who found burnt offerings unacceptable… like Hosea this morning… Jesus wanted to see, to feel, to inspire among God's people mercy, compassion, love, and forgiveness – over and above all the rest.And I'm convinced that you can't scare or shame or preach or punish people into any of those things. But you can model mercy. You can practice compassion. You can offer forgiveness. You can be generous. You can love one another.And Jesus does that today, not from behind a TV screen or a computer keyboard or a pulpit, even. Jesus does that up close and personally – at Matthew's dinner table … and so near to that hemorrhaging woman she could touch him … and in the home, at the bedside, of that little girl, too.And what I think is most telling and beautiful about what Jesus was able to do for the people he met, is what he did when he healed that hemorrhaging woman. We're told, very deliberately, that Jesus sees her. And I imagine, he sees more than just what she was wearing – her red hat or her rainbow bracelet, her jheri curl or her long fingernails, let's say. I imagine he could see what twelve years of sickness and shame do to a person. I imagine he could see how exhausted and afraid she must have been. I imagine he could see how desperate and lonely she felt. I imagine he could see that she had no other option but to put her faith into someone so unbelievable and something so utterly new, for a change.We can't begin to show mercy, compassion, or forgiveness … we can't begin to love one another … until we take the time to see, to listen to, to understand the wants, needs, fears, longings, lives, and loves of others in this world – especially those who are so very different from us.I didn't learn anything about Mario that night at my grandmother's when I was a boy – acting like some kind of 5th grade Pharisee. But I've learned about him since – because I've learned to see, listen to, learn from, and love the friends I know who are like him in so many ways.It's why I pray this communion table, our worship, and the ministry we share will look more and more like where we find Jesus this morning: that we'll make room for more Matthews, more Marios, and more sinners of all stripes – and that we'll acknowledge that that includes each and every one of us, too, every day of the week. And I pray we'll work hard to see one another – really see each other and ourselves – the way God sees us all: with a wide mercy, with an abiding love, with a steadfast grace – no strings attached – that can change us, change others, and change the world our God so loves.Amen

Pastor Mark explores Paul's perspective on suffering from Colossians 1:24-2:19, challenging us to see Jesus as more than just ‘seasoning' in their lives but as their very life itself. Writing from prison, Paul demonstrates how suffering has purpose in God's plan and reveals the mystery of ‘Christ in you, the hope of glory.' The message emphasizes that struggles aren't signs of God's punishment but invitations to discover His presence more deeply. Paul warns against adding substitutes to Jesus (religious practices, special knowledge, positive thinking, control, etc.) and calls believers to remain connected to Christ as the head. The sermon concludes that suffering unlocks spiritual mysteries and builds character that couldn't be developed any other way.

What is Christianity actually about? In this opening message of our series on 1 John, Pastor Mark begins where John begins: with eyewitness testimony. John declares that he and the other apostles heard, saw, and touched the Word of Life — and that claim was not made in a corner. It was a public proclamation of a real Savior who entered history in an actual human body.Drawing on the historical context of early Gnosticism, which denied the goodness of the physical world and infiltrated the early church like a parasite, this sermon unpacks why the bodily reality of Jesus matters so much. Our deepest problem isn't a lack of enlightenment — it's sin before a holy God. And our only hope is the real, historical, bodily work of Jesus Christ, testified to by eyewitnesses and proclaimed so that our joy may be complete.

Daniel 8:1-27

Pastor Mark teaches that Psalm 96 is a universal call to worship God, and is displayed through the psalmist's use of three different word triplets: sing, sing, sing, represents the call to worship for all humanity; ascribe, ascribe, ascribe, gives a call to join the family of God to worship in community; and let, let, let is a plea to God to allow all creation to break loose from the chains of the Fall and worship the Lord unfettered.

Father’s Day is right around the corner and Pastor Mark's ministering to men is very important very important. In fact, one of the most powerful examples of a mentoring relationship we have in Scripture is the one between Paul and Timothy. Let’s open our Bibles to 1st Timothy chapter 6, as we get started with today’s lesson, titled … Man of God in the Making.Become part of our Advance Team: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/moodypresents/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Bold Steps Weekend, Pastor Mark will be talking about restoring the centrality of worship and the spiritual integrity of your relationships. Join him in Nehemiah 13 verse 15 for getting back on track with God.Become a Bold Partner Today: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps-weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The scourge of “physician-assisted suicide” has been spreading through the world at a rapid pace.  As Christians, we know it's wrong to take our own lives.  And we know it's wrong for anyone – a medical professional or anyone else – to take someone else's life.  But is it possible to assist someone else in committing “spiritual” suicide? Today, Pastor Mark illustrates from the tragic story of Samson and Delilah, not only how Samson killed his own spiritual life, but how Delilah assisted him in doing so.  Hopefully, you're not committing spiritual suicide with your sins.  But you also need to ask yourself: are you helping someone else to commit spiritual suicide?

Reflect for a moment on that deplorable modern tragedy known as “human trafficking”.  Now, imagine that a person who was a victim of such trafficking was somehow liberated from that bondage and was able to establish a free, happy, and prosperous life.  Do you think they would ever want to go back? Today, Pastor Mark explains that if you're a Christian, you've been liberated from something even worse than human trafficking: the bondage to sin.  Surely you wouldn't want to go back to that… would you?  It's easier to do than you might think.  But there are some practices you can follow to protect yourself from that danger. 

Most people have heard the story of Samson and Delilah.  And if nothing else, they know that somehow, she tricked Samson into telling her the secret of his great strength.  And then she brought in some of his enemies, and they captured him.  But how did he get into that position in the first place?  What went wrong? Today, Pastor Mark describes what he calls “The Samson Effect”.  It's where you start with some teeny, tiny compromise with sin.  And you're sure you can handle it without getting into trouble.  And sometimes, God will even rescue you from your own folly.  But – as Samson found out – tragically – that's not always the case.

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsEach week Pastor Mark takes time to go deeper and talk about the week's message!  If you have questions you'd like him to answer or hear more about please send those in by texting us at the link in the show notes!You can also view video of this podcast and our Sunday sermons by visiting our YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@lifehousemot Thirty-four baptisms in one day will do something to your soul. We sit down to process a big Sunday at LifeHouse: baby dedications, taking communion as a gathered church, and a baptism celebration filled with raw, honest testimonies of how Jesus changes real lives.We dig into why baby dedication matters even though it isn't an ordinance, and how it functions as a public commitment for parents and a shared promise from the church family to come alongside them. Then we clarify the two ordinances Jesus gives the church: communion and baptism. Both are symbolic, but never shallow. Communion re-centers us on the cross together, and baptism publicly pictures the gospel, the washing of sin, and the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. We also talk through the tension around children's baptism, why some churches set age limits, and how we try to guard the sacredness of baptism without becoming spiritual gatekeepers.The conversation turns to Acts 2 and Pentecost, where Peter's first sermon shows the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” in motion. We unpack four themes: the Spirit powers the messenger, presents the message through illumination, proclaims the Messiah, and pierces hearts with conviction. That conviction isn't condemnation; it's God's kindness that wounds in order to heal, leading from salvation into real sanctification.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. What part of Acts 2 hits you hardest right now?New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

I remember my son's baseball coach would tell his fielders: “On every pitch, be saying to yourself: ‘hit it to me! hit it to me!'”.  Why did he say that?  Because he wanted them always to be ready.  So when the ball is hit to them, they'll field it successfully and make a good play.  Confidence is a good thing! In today's message, Pastor Mark doesn't want to discourage confidence, but he does want to warn you about overconfidence.  You may be a strong Christian.  You may think you have the strength to handle some “risky” temptations.  But… remember Peter.  Remember David.  And today, as you'll hear: remember Samson.

How many times have you heard someone describe a situation they were in, and it was all somebody else's fault?  “This other driver did such-and-such.”  “My boss is incompetent.”  “My parents did a bad job raising me.”  It's much easier to blame someone else than it is to look at yourself honestly. Today, Pastor Mark explains that as long as you're looking at somebody else, you'll never solve the real problem inside.  And that is: you're responsible for your own choices.  And when you acknowledge that, and submit yourself to God, you'll be able to stay out of situations that could be destructive to yourself or others.

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