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A Life that Honors God – Part 2

A LIFE THAT HONORS GOD Mark Darling talks about how to live a life that honors God. At the end of our life will we look back and have a life well lived? And that we should fear God and not man.

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20 Jan, 2018
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living

A Life that Honors God – Part 3

A LIFE THAT HONORS GOD Mark Darling talks about how to live a life that honors God. At the end of our life will we look back and have a life well lived? And that we should fear God and not man.

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27 Jan, 2018
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living

A Life that Honors God – Part 1

A LIFE THAT HONORS GOD Mark Darling talks about how to live a life that honors God. At the end of our life will we look back and have a life well lived? And that we should fear God and not man.

A Life that Honors God: Part 1 [ 25:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1131)
5 Jan, 2018
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living

Lights to the World, Ambassadors for Christ – Part 3

Jesus gave us, his followers, a life defining mission. It’s a way of life; a calling that is intended to permeate every aspect of our life. It gives everything about our lives divine and eternal significance and meaning. Jesus told us we are to be lights to the world and ambassadors for Jesus Christ. Come join us for this new…read more →

Lights to the World, Ambassadors for Christ - Part 3 [ 36:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (605)
24 Nov, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
  • Purpose

Lights to the World, Ambassadors for Christ – Part 2

Jesus gave us, his followers, a life defining mission. It’s a way of life; a calling that is intended to permeate every aspect of our life. It gives everything about our lives divine and eternal significance and meaning. Jesus told us we are to be lights to the world and ambassadors for Jesus Christ. Come join us for this new…read more →

Lights to the World, Ambassadors for Christ - Part 2 [ 33:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (536)
17 Nov, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
  • Purpose

Lights to the World, Ambassadors for Christ – Part 1

Jesus gave us, his followers, a life defining mission. It’s a way of life; a calling that is intended to permeate every aspect of our life. It gives everything about our lives divine and eternal significance and meaning. Jesus told us we are to be lights to the world and ambassadors for Jesus Christ. Come join us for this new…read more →

Lights to the World, Ambassadors for Christ - Part 1 [ 27:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (642)
11 Nov, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
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Loving Better

(FYI – this was intended to be a series but is actually a single message) Loneliness has become an epidemic in our country. Though we are more connected than ever before with technology, our daily life revolving much around connectedness through social media, more and more people report feeling isolated and alone. Jesus commanded us to love one another. Love…read more →

Loving Better [ 46:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1132)
2 Sep, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • Dealing with People
  • Grace
  • Love

The Yielded Life

Mark shares stories about the importance of yielding control in your life, and submitting.

The Yielded Life [ 41:13 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (966)
11 Feb, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • God's Will
  • Relationship with God
  • Relationships
  • Submission
  • Trust

Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Much Better – Part 3

Tips for improving your marriage, and making sure your spouse and you are best friends forever.

Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Much Better - Part 3 [ 39:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (638)
18 Nov, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Marriage
  • Relationships

Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Much Better – Part 2

Tips for improving your marriage, and making sure your spouse and you are best friends forever.

Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Much Better - Part 2 [ 34:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1040)
11 Nov, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Marriage
  • Relationships

Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Much Better – Part 1

Tips for improving your marriage, and making sure your spouse and you are best friends forever.

Simple Ways to Make Your Marriage Much Better - Part 1 [ 37:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1156)
4 Nov, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Marriage
  • Relationships

Colossians (2016) – Part 7

Colossians is one of the four letters the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison. Paul is passionate that this young church in Colossae would know the truth, that the false teachings they are hearing are destroyed, and that they come to know and live God’s wonderful Gospel truths. Come discover the timeless truths that Christians need today while living in…read more →

Colossians (2016) - Part 7 [ 33:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (464)
2 Jul, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
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  • Prayer

Colossians (2016) – Part 6

Colossians is one of the four letters the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison. Paul is passionate that this young church in Colossae would know the truth, that the false teachings they are hearing are destroyed, and that they come to know and live God’s wonderful Gospel truths. Come discover the timeless truths that Christians need today while living in…read more →

Colossians (2016) - Part 6 [ 19:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (436)
24 Jun, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective

Colossians (2016) – Part 5

Colossians is one of the four letters the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison. Paul is passionate that this young church in Colossae would know the truth, that the false teachings they are hearing are destroyed, and that they come to know and live God’s wonderful Gospel truths. Come discover the timeless truths that Christians need today while living in…read more →

Colossians (2016) - Part 5 [ 30:41 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (526)
11 Jun, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective

Colossians (2016) – Part 4

Colossians is one of the four letters the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison. Paul is passionate that this young church in Colossae would know the truth, that the false teachings they are hearing are destroyed, and that they come to know and live God’s wonderful Gospel truths. Come discover the timeless truths that Christians need today while living in…read more →

Colossians (2016) - Part 4 [ 23:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (479)
3 Jun, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective

Colossians (2016) – Part 3

Colossians is one of the four letters the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison. Paul is passionate that this young church in Colossae would know the truth, that the false teachings they are hearing are destroyed, and that they come to know and live God’s wonderful Gospel truths. Come discover the timeless truths that Christians need today while living in…read more →

Colossians (2016) - Part 3 [ 24:02 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (487)
28 May, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective

Colossians (2016) – Part 2

Colossians is one of the four letters the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison. Paul is passionate that this young church in Colossae would know the truth, that the false teachings they are hearing are destroyed, and that they come to know and live God’s wonderful Gospel truths. Come discover the timeless truths that Christians need today while living in…read more →

Colossians (2016) - Part 2 [ 24:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (498)
21 May, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective

Colossians (2016) – Part 1

Colossians is one of the four letters the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison. Paul is passionate that this young church in Colossae would know the truth, that the false teachings they are hearing are destroyed, and that they come to know and live God’s wonderful Gospel truths. Come discover the timeless truths that Christians need today while living in…read more →

Colossians (2016) - Part 1 [ 36:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (747)
13 May, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective

The Choice – Part 2

Jesus made a choice that impacted all eternity. This Easter, what choice will you make? Please join me, Pastor Mark Darling, for this series: “The Choice!” What you choose will impact you for all eternity.

Live Your Life as an Act of Worship to God [ 34:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (688)
1 Apr, 2016
  • Choices
  • Christian Living
  • Easter
  • Relationship with God
  • Worship

Tapping Into God: Part 4

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

Build Stronger Faith [ 39:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (647)
3 Jul, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Tapping Into God: Part 3

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

The Amazing Power of Gods Awesome Love Understood and Experienced [ 40:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (658)
26 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Tapping Into God: Part 2

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

Tapping into God: I Can Do All Things Through Christ Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (672)
21 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Tapping Into God: Part 1

  Many Christians find themselves struggling to live the Christian life. They are trying—sincerely trying—to do the right thing. They are sincerely trying to please God, but they find themselves burdened. They feel a weight and a strain as they seek to follow Christ. They feel as though they are constantly walking through thick mud, trudging along the Christian path….read more →

Tapping into God by Faith Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (935)
13 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Exiles: Dare To Defy, Live For God!

We are living in unprecedented times. For the first time in American history, Christians are the marginalized minority. Biblical values are no longer the majority view. But it’s gone further. True believers are being openly ridiculed, scorned, and resented. Our nation once was based on Biblical principles, but now those same beliefs are treated with disdain. America is transitioning to…read more →

Exiles: Dare To Defy, Live For God! [ 38:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1127)
4 May, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective
  • Doctrine of Holy Living
  • Hope
  • Injustice
  • Persecution
  • Perseverance
  • Tough Questions
  • Troubles
  • Wake Up Call

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 3

Jesus gave us some amazing and vital lessons to guide our life on earth. These truths have profound ramifications. The lessons we will look at in this series have tremendous relevance to the current cultural issues of our day. Join us as we explore the Profound Lessons from Jesus.

Profound Lessons From Jesus: Jesus Defines Greatness [ 24:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (676)
24 Apr, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Fatherhood
  • Jesus
  • Marriage
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Relationship with God
  • Relationships
  • Sex

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 5

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: Jesus - Part 5 [ 41:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (586)
3 Apr, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Easter
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Jesus
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 4

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: Paul Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (581)
20 Mar, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 3

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

The Bible People Who Shaped Me: David - Part 3 [ 40:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (591)
15 Mar, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 2

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

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27 Feb, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

The Bible People who Shaped Me: Part 1

Series Date: February 2015 (5 part series)  All of us, when we reach a certain age in our lives, must make a decision as to who we allow to shape and influence our lives—who becomes our heroes and who becomes the people we aspire to be like. This choice has a major impact on the person we will become. Before I…read more →

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23 Feb, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Success
  • The Bible
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wisdom

Driving Ambition: Part 1

Driving Ambition (2 part series) Series Date: December 2014 What is your ambition in life? What is it that burns inside of you–that you want, more than anything, to achieve with your life? Have you ever seriously thought about it? What is it that you really want in life? To be happy? Rich? Famous? Powerful? Successful? To enjoy life? Have…read more →

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5 Dec, 2014
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose

Driving Ambition: Part 2

Driving Ambition (2 part series) Series Date: December 2014 What is your ambition in life? What is it that burns inside of you–that you want, more than anything, to achieve with your life? Have you ever seriously thought about it? What is it that you really want in life? To be happy? Rich? Famous? Powerful? Successful? To enjoy life? Have…read more →

Driving Ambition: Honor and Glorify God at your Job [ 40:07 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (803)
13 Dec, 2014
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose

Instructions for Aliens: Part 6

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

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25 Nov, 2014
  • Christian Living
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 5

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

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25 Nov, 2014
  • Christian Living
  • Divine Perspective
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 4

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

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25 Nov, 2014
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 3

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

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25 Nov, 2014
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 2

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 2 [ 34:13 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (667)
25 Nov, 2014
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Instructions for Aliens: Part 1

Instructions for Aliens (6 part series) October 2014

Instructions for Aliens: Part 1 [ 34:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (796)
25 Nov, 2014
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The Missional Life: Part 1

The Missional Life Series Date: 05/16/14  

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18 May, 2014
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The Missional Life: Part 2 – Organizing Your Life Around God’s Mission

The Missional Life Series Date: 05/16/14  

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18 May, 2014
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