Pastor Mark ParsonsMar 23, 20211 minTIME FOR OPTIMISMSome people are naturally optimistic—“Don’t worry, be happy!” They tend to worry less and have less stress. Webster defines optimism as…...
Pastor Mark ParsonsMar 13, 20211 minNO EASY ROADMatthew’s gospel records three times Jesus telling his disciples that in Jerusalem he faced arrest, beating, and crucifixion. Was He...
Pastor Mark ParsonsMar 8, 20211 minGod is here!In John 14:8, Philip says, “Lord, show us the Father, that will be enough for us.” Jesus’ response: “Don’t you know me, Philip, after I...
Pastor Mark ParsonsMar 1, 20211 min99 WordsIn Matthew 7 Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount, reminding us to Self-Examination and Distinguishing Fruit. With this in mind,...
Pastor Mark ParsonsFeb 24, 20211 minThe Unseen OvationThe hypocrite plays for the applause. He wants to stand out with his prayers and fasting to be seen by people. He disguises his...
Pastor Mark ParsonsFeb 15, 20211 minFrom Theory to RealityFollowing an encounter with the Pharisees regarding Jesus disciples picking heads of grain on the Sabbath and eating them…Jesus now...
Pastor Mark ParsonsFeb 9, 20211 minExcellingTo excel in anything takes practice, practice, practice. Even those with great skills know that unless they continue to work at it, they...
Pastor Mark ParsonsFeb 1, 20211 minPersecuted & BlessedJames instructs us to “Consider it pure joy…whenever you face trials of many kinds…” Why do we face trials and persecution? It’s...
Pastor Mark ParsonsJan 25, 20211 minWhat Are You Hungry For?In the reality show, “Alone”, individuals compete…seeing who can survive the longest in a difficult environment. It isn’t long before...
Pastor Mark ParsonsJan 18, 20211 minThe Humble Are BlessedIn God’s economy: the poor receive relief, the grieving find comfort, the forgotten have an inheritance and their names are known throughout
Pastor Mark ParsonsJan 11, 20211 minThe Saltier The BetterFollowers of Christ are called to be the Salt that is crucial to the spiritual health of others.
Pastor Mark ParsonsJan 4, 20211 minDROP WHAT YOU’RE DOING!Jesus says simply, “Come and follow me. I will show you how to fish for people.”
Pastor Mark ParsonsDec 28, 20201 min99 WordsOur Heavenly Father is not willing that any should perish. His focus is always on the lost.