Gratitude grows when we realize how much God is doing that we could never do on our own. In Mark 4:26 to 29 Jesus describes the kingdom of God like a farmer who scatters seed and then goes about his days while the seed quietly sprouts and grows in ways he cannot explain.

In this message we thank God for His presence His love and His constant work in our lives. He lets us participate by sowing the seed of the gospel yet He alone makes it grow and brings a harvest. As you head into this season take time to notice the God stuff around you and be grateful for all that He is doing.

Real Christian life is not about hiding what God has done in you. In Mark 4:21 to 25, Jesus uses the picture of a lamp on a stand to show that His followers are meant to shine. We are called to live as light in a dark world, to be generous with what God has given, and to be responsible with every opportunity and gift.

In this message we look at three marks of a fruit bearing life. Be a light that points people to Jesus. Be generous in the way you give, serve, and respond to others. Be responsible with the truth, time, and talents God has entrusted to you. The measure you use will be measured back to you.

Jesus sat in a boat on the Sea of Galilee and told a simple farming story that still hits home today. In Mark 4, the seed is God’s Word and our hearts are the soil. Some stay hard, some are shallow, some get choked by worry and distraction, and some bear amazing fruit. How is God’s truth landing in your life, and what kind of harvest is growing from it?

Read Mark 2 23 28. Jesus and His disciples picked grain on the Sabbath and the Pharisees called it unlawful. Jesus answered with Scripture and showed the heart of God. The Sabbath was made for people and the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. We look at the story and then draw three takeaways. Get your facts straight before judging. Use Spirit led common sense as you apply God’s Word. Do not live by the dictates of critics. Follow Jesus with grace and truth. Challenge today is to apply Spirit led common sense to the decisions you face.

In Mark 2, Jesus speaks powerful words to a paralyzed man: “Son, your sins are forgiven.” These words reveal both our greatest need and God’s greatest gift. Sin is real, it carries consequences, and it separates us from God. Yet through Christ, we are offered forgiveness by grace—freely given, not earned. Forgiveness cancels the debt, restores relationship, and sets us free. Have you received God’s forgiveness? And are you extending that same forgiveness to others?

Hope in God is more than a phrase—it’s a lifeline. In this message from Mark 1:40–45, we see a leper who refused to give up, coming to Jesus in desperation and faith. Just as Christ reached out His hand and made the leper clean, He reaches into our lives with power, compassion, and love. When life feels dark, when plans shift, or when sin separates us, our only lasting hope is found in Christ alone.

In a world buzzing with noise and pressure, Jesus shows us a better way—He intentionally sought solitude with the Father. In this message, Pastor Bill challenges us to step away from distractions, carve out time for God, and focus on what truly matters. Solitude isn't just about silence, it's about strength. Learn how seeking time with God can refuel your mission and bring peace to your chaos.

God still works in the ordinary moments of life—our homes, our families, and our struggles. In this message from Mark 1, Pastor Bill McMinn teaches how Jesus' healing of Peter’s mother-in-law reminds us that we are healed to serve. Whether it's in the quiet of our home or the noise of community need, God restores us so we can bless others. Ministry doesn’t start on stage—it starts at home.