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- 169Unstoppable Faith: Unstoppable Faith in a Confused WorldPastor John Mark explains that through Paul's courageous journey from Thessalonica to Berea to Athens, we discover that engaging culture requires both boldness and wisdom.
- 170Unstoppable Faith: Unstoppable Faith Expects Spiritual BattlesWhat happens when a culture declares war on the very foundations of your faith? Pastor John Mark talks about this reality as he walks us through Paul's explosive encounter in Ephesus in Acts 19. Yet just as Paul's friends wisely counseled him against entering a hostile theater, God provides unexpected allies and divine wisdom for our spiritual battles.
- 171Unstoppable Faith: Unstoppable Faith Expects Spiritual BattlesWhat happens when a culture declares war on the very foundations of your faith? Pastor John Mark talks about this reality as he walks us through Paul's explosive encounter in Ephesus in Acts 19. Yet just as Paul's friends wisely counseled him against entering a hostile theater, God provides unexpected allies and divine wisdom for our spiritual battles.
- 172GPS: God's Powerful Story Begins with Your CallPastor John Mark reveals how God interrupts ordinary routines with extraordinary purpose, addressing Moses' five excuses that mirror our own fears about inadequacy and past failures. Whether you're feeling too old, too broken, or too ordinary, God doesn't call the ready—He readies the called. Don't miss this powerful reminder that your "yes" brings victory to others!
- 173GPS: God's Powerful Story Begins with Your CallPastor John Mark reveals how God interrupts ordinary routines with extraordinary purpose, addressing Moses' five excuses that mirror our own fears about inadequacy and past failures. Whether you're feeling too old, too broken, or too ordinary, God doesn't call the ready—He readies the called. Don't miss this powerful reminder that your "yes" brings victory to others!
- 174GPS: God's Powerful Story Sets You FreePastor John Mark walks us through Exodus, showing how God's ten plagues weren't just ancient history—they were surgical strikes against every false god that enslaves us today, from addiction to anxiety to unforgiveness. Whether your bondage is bad habits, deep hurts, paralyzing fears, or destructive lies, God sees, hears, and is already moving to set you free.
- 175GPS: God's Powerful Story Sets You FreePastor John Mark walks us through Exodus, showing how God's ten plagues weren't just ancient history—they were surgical strikes against every false god that enslaves us today, from addiction to anxiety to unforgiveness. Whether your bondage is bad habits, deep hurts, paralyzing fears, or destructive lies, God sees, hears, and is already moving to set you free.
- 176GPS: Trust God in the Bitter PlacesPastor John Mark walks through Exodus 15 and reveals how bitterness becomes a poison, a prison, and a prism distorting everything we see. Through Moses' simple act of obedience—throwing a piece of wood into bitter water—discover how God transforms your hardest seasons. Your Elim, with its twelve springs, is closer than you think.
- 177GPS: Trust God in the Bitter PlacesPastor John Mark walks through Exodus 15 and reveals how bitterness becomes a poison, a prison, and a prism distorting everything we see. Through Moses' simple act of obedience—throwing a piece of wood into bitter water—discover how God transforms your hardest seasons. Your Elim, with its twelve springs, is closer than you think.
- 178GPS: God Gives You What You NeedIn this powerful installment of the GPS series, Pastor John Mark unpacks Exodus 16, where God rains down manna each morning—not a lifetime supply, but just enough—teaching Israel that daily dependence is the pathway to deep faith. Like Abraham, who declared "Jehovah Jireh" before seeing the ram, we're invited to trust the God who provides just in time.
- 179GPS: God Gives You What You NeedIn this powerful installment of the GPS series, Pastor John Mark unpacks Exodus 16, where God rains down manna each morning—not a lifetime supply, but just enough—teaching Israel that daily dependence is the pathway to deep faith. Like Abraham, who declared "Jehovah Jireh" before seeing the ram, we're invited to trust the God who provides just in time.
- 180America's Christian HeritagePastor John Mark reveals how the Treaty of Paris opens with "the most holy and undivided Trinity"—proof that faith wasn't separate from our nation's birth, it was the cornerstone. From the 34% of Founding Fathers' writings directly quoting Scripture to John Adams declaring the Constitution suited only for "a moral and religious people," this message uncovers a history rarely taught.
- 181America's Christian HeritagePastor John Mark reveals how the Treaty of Paris opens with "the most holy and undivided Trinity"—proof that faith wasn't separate from our nation's birth, it was the cornerstone. From the 34% of Founding Fathers' writings directly quoting Scripture to John Adams declaring the Constitution suited only for "a moral and religious people," this message uncovers a history rarely taught.
- 182GPS: Live This WayGod’s “GPS” story in Exodus shows Him leading people from slavery to freedom and then giving them guidance for how to live well along the way. Pastor John Mark explains that God’s laws aren’t meant to feel like prison bars, but like guardrails—loving boundaries that protect us from wrecking our lives, harming others, or destroying our families.
- 183GPS: Live This WayGod’s “GPS” story in Exodus shows Him leading people from slavery to freedom and then giving them guidance for how to live well along the way. Pastor John Mark explains that God’s laws aren’t meant to feel like prison bars, but like guardrails—loving boundaries that protect us from wrecking our lives, harming others, or destroying our families.
- 184Whatever: Whatever is TrueThis sermon launches a series on winning the battle of the mind by using Philippians 4:8 as a “filter” for what you allow to shape your thoughts. The key idea is that your mind is never empty—it's always thinking about something—so the real question is whether you’re filling it with God’s truth or with lies that lead to toxic living.
- 185Whatever: Whatever is TrueThis sermon launches a series on winning the battle of the mind by using Philippians 4:8 as a “filter” for what you allow to shape your thoughts. The key idea is that your mind is never empty—it's always thinking about something—so the real question is whether you’re filling it with God’s truth or with lies that lead to toxic living.
- 186Whatever: Whatever is Noble and RightOur thoughts shape our actions, habits, and character. This sermon urges us to reject toxic thinking, renew our minds with God’s truth (Philippians 4:8), and focus on what is noble and right. By doing so, we build integrity, honor God, and leave a meaningful legacy.
- 187Whatever: Whatever is Pure and LovelyThis sermon challenges believers to guard their hearts and renew their minds by focusing on what is pure and lovely, based on Philippians 4:8 and Romans 12. Using the examples of Daniel’s convictions and David’s restoration, it urges listeners to reject what pollutes, pursue righteousness, and trust God for transformation and grace.
- 188Whatever: Whatever is Pure and LovelyThis sermon challenges believers to guard their hearts and renew their minds by focusing on what is pure and lovely, based on Philippians 4:8 and Romans 12. Using the examples of Daniel’s convictions and David’s restoration, it urges listeners to reject what pollutes, pursue righteousness, and trust God for transformation and grace.
- 189Whatever: Whatever is Excellent or PraiseworthyThis sermon calls us to win the battle for our minds by focusing on what is true, pure, and praiseworthy—choosing God’s best over what’s easy or familiar. Using examples from Abraham, Lot, and Ruth, Pastor John Mark urges us to seek God’s approval, be salt and light in our workplaces, and finish strong by living for what matters most.
- 190Whatever: Whatever is Excellent or PraiseworthyThis sermon calls us to win the battle for our minds by focusing on what is true, pure, and praiseworthy—choosing God’s best over what’s easy or familiar. Using examples from Abraham, Lot, and Ruth, Pastor John Mark urges us to seek God’s approval, be salt and light in our workplaces, and finish strong by living for what matters most.
- 191Blessed: I Need GodPastor John Mark begins the "Blessed" series. This sermon teaches that true blessing begins with admitting our deep need for God—being “poor in spirit.” Blessing isn’t about circumstances or success, but about receiving God’s grace, forgiveness, and direction. When we humbly depend on God, He fills our emptiness, changes our hearts, and empowers us to live for Him.
- 192Blessed: I Need GodPastor John Mark begins the "Blessed" series. This sermon teaches that true blessing begins with admitting our deep need for God—being “poor in spirit.” Blessing isn’t about circumstances or success, but about receiving God’s grace, forgiveness, and direction. When we humbly depend on God, He fills our emptiness, changes our hearts, and empowers us to live for Him.
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