If you’ve ever traveled a long distance on your vacation, the question has inevitably come up, “Are we there yet?!”. As born again Christians, we may sometimes ask ourselves this very same question when it comes to our faith, “Are we there yet?”. And as believers, it’s not only about the destination–it is about the experiences you create and the person you become during the journey. Listen in now to this timely message.
At some point between the time that we're saved until we get to Heaven, there's very practical things we have to manage like paying electric bills (on time), getting the oil changed in the car (hopefully not too late), and keeping your home kept. We can so focus on the allure of Heaven that we ignore what we consider "mundane" tasks, assuming that they're not important to the Kingdom of God. In this 3 part message, Pastor Mark explains why it's not just about arriving at your destination, it is more so who you become along the way that matters.
What does the Red Sea, Julius Caesar, Joseph, the Jordan River and the Pharisees all have in common? Find out in this insightful and inspiring teaching by Pastor Mark that begins with winemaking in Jeremiah 48:11 and ends with explaining three things that make you who you are today. Your future depends on your ability to cross over. Listen in now!
If you find yourself talking to somebody, and you're doing all the talking–that's not a conversation it's a monologue (and unless you're Jimmy Fallon, it's probably not that entertaining). Jesus taught us the importance of being an active listener in every conversation if you sincerely want to help others. In this Leadership Life teaching, Pastor Mark explains what the Bible has to say on developing your skills as an active listener.
Worship is the language of Heaven. Your choice to worship God is the un-doing of the curse that Adam & Even brought onto humanity. Their desire for self-domination and self-control went against God's desire for humanity to trust his authority and care over the world. Worship isn't just a sound you make with music, it's the condition of your heart to trust His oversight for your life. Listen in now to this compelling message with Pastor Mark!
The Pharisees knew scripture but their hearts were far from God. It's interesting that in Revelation 2:29 Jesus says, "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says." Meaning we have know scripture AND be able to hear the spirit of God. This compelling message acknowledges the gravity for you to be a person of His presence. Listen in now to Pastor Mark Pfeifer.
God created men to be doers, and being a good father could be the most important role any man will ever have. Pastor Mark dives into 5 essential qualities that every man should aspire to have. Listen in now to today’s message.
God wants to give you the ability to frame every event of your life in a way that allows you to know it will all work out for your good. In this fresh message from Pastor Mark, learn the 4 stages of mastery that will unlock the truth of how to live out of Romans 8:28: "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."
Events are neither good nor bad. It’s only how we interpret them. Most of us would admit that sometimes what we thought was a good event turned out to be something bad for us. At the same time, we’ve also experienced events that are initially thought to be bad, turned out for our good. In this installment of a two-part message, Pastor Mark explains the process of reframing negative events into something positive. Enjoy these insights from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians where reframing negatives events becomes second nature.
The wheels on your grocery cart stop and you've only got one or two seconds to decide left or right to avoid what's ahead. That difficult person you just can't stand. We've all been there, and this leadership teaching may not have you avoiding unnecessary grocery aisles, but it will give you some real tools to deal with some of the most challenging people in your life. Listen in now with Pastor Mark Pfeifer!
We can get offended by what others say and do–but have you ever been offended because someone DIDN'T do something you felt like they should? Or they didn't speak up and say something you wanted them to say? In Matthew 11 we read about John the Baptist who prepared the way for Jesus, and when you look closely to his story you realize that he likely could have been offended at some of the things Jesus didn't say and didn't do towards John. Listen in now to learn how to deal and overcome this type of offense.
Offense is probably the #1 thing that takes Christians out more than any other issue in the body of Christ. And when you feel insulted, it’s a perceived injustice that can be very challenging to navigate thru. It’s only human to get offended, but it’s essential to identify the root of offense so that you can overcome it. Listen in now!
The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan river was such a powerful event–one of the few times in scripture that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit all show up together. That alone is amazing! Why? John the Baptist prepared a space that brought honesty, humility, openness and transparency. And offense counteracts all of those things. When God moves, Satan will use the spirit of offense to remove the honesty, humility, openness and transparency that God desires you to live in.