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Encouragement

Soul Prescription: Psalms – Part 3

I believe there are many people feeling weary and in need of hope, strength, encouragement, and renewed perspective. The definition of “prescription” is “a prescribed remedy!” Our weary hurting souls need the remedy that the Psalms provide. May God give you grace today. —Pastor Mark Darling

Soul Prescription: Psalms 42 and 138 [ 29:20 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (625)
29 Sep, 2017
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Discouragement
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Fear
  • Hope
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Prayer
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Soul Prescription: Psalms – Part 2

I believe there are many people feeling weary and in need of hope, strength, encouragement, and renewed perspective. The definition of “prescription” is “a prescribed remedy!” Our weary hurting souls need the remedy that the Psalms provide. May God give you grace today. —Pastor Mark Darling

Soul Prescription: Psalms 27 [ 21:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (879)
15 Sep, 2017
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Discouragement
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Fear
  • Hope
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Prayer
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Soul Prescription: Psalms – Part 1

I believe there are many people feeling weary and in need of hope, strength, encouragement, and renewed perspective. The definition of “prescription” is “a prescribed remedy!” Our weary hurting souls need the remedy that the Psalms provide. May God give you grace today. —Pastor Mark Darling

Soul Prescription: Psalms 34 [ 32:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1163)
8 Sep, 2017
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Discouragement
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Fear
  • Hope
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Prayer
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials
  • Troubles

James: Grow Real Faith, Take Real Action – Part 3

Grow real faith, take real action.

James: Part 3 [ 36:54 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1101)
21 Jul, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Perseverance
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials

James: Grow Real Faith, Take Real Action – Part 2

Grow real faith, take real action.

James: Part 2 [ 28:02 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (932)
14 Jul, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Marriage
  • Perseverance
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials

James: Grow Real Faith, Take Real Action – Part 1

Grow real faith, take real action.

James: Part 1 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1086)
8 Jul, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Perseverance
  • Trials

Living in Grace – Part 3

Living in Grace - Part 3 [ 33:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1419)
4 Jun, 2017
  • Doubt
  • Encouragement
  • Grace
  • Jesus
  • Joy

Living in Grace – Part 2

Living in Grace - Part 2 [ 33:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1059)
27 May, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Grace

Living in Grace – Part 1

Living in Grace - Part 1 [ 38:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1308)
19 May, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Grace

The Why Motivations – Part 1

Why live for Christ? Why walk uprightly? Why should I battle my carnal desires? Why should I sacrifice my time and energy to serve God? Why should I obey all Jesus commanded? Many Christians struggle with these questions. Many find themselves running on empty, overwhelmed by a sense of duty, like, I have to serve God, I have to have…read more →

The Why Motivations: Part 1 [ 38:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1266)
21 Apr, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Faith
  • Joy
  • Perseverance

The Why Motivations – Part 2

Why live for Christ? Why walk uprightly? Why should I battle my carnal desires? Why should I sacrifice my time and energy to serve God? Why should I obey all Jesus commanded? Many Christians struggle with these questions. Many find themselves running on empty, overwhelmed by a sense of duty, like, I have to serve God, I have to have…read more →

The Why Motivations: Part 2 [ 38:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1121)
29 Apr, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Faith
  • Joy
  • Perseverance

The Why Motivations – Part 3

Why live for Christ? Why walk uprightly? Why should I battle my carnal desires? Why should I sacrifice my time and energy to serve God? Why should I obey all Jesus commanded? Many Christians struggle with these questions. Many find themselves running on empty, overwhelmed by a sense of duty, like, I have to serve God, I have to have…read more →

The Why Motivations: Part 3 [ 38:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1156)
5 May, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Faith
  • Fatherhood
  • Joy
  • Parenting
  • Perseverance

Psalms of Encouragement – Part 3: Psalm 40

There is not a day that goes by that each of us does not need the encouragement of God. As Christians today, we face many challenges, and obstacles. Over the last 40 years, I have found great comfort, encouragement and perspective from the Psalms. Please join me, Pastor Mark Darling, for this new series, “Psalms of Encouragement”, as we walk…read more →

Psalms of Encouragement - Psalm 40 [ 38:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (832)
18 Mar, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Relationship with God

Psalms of Encouragement – Part 2: Psalm 145

There is not a day that goes by that each of us does not need the encouragement of God. As Christians today, we face many challenges, and obstacles. Over the last 40 years, I have found great comfort, encouragement and perspective from the Psalms. Please join me, Pastor Mark Darling, for this new series, “Psalms of Encouragement”, as we walk…read more →

Psalms of Encouragement - Psalm 145 [ 43:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (911)
11 Mar, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Relationship with God

Psalms of Encouragement – Part 1: Psalm 66

There is not a day that goes by that each of us does not need the encouragement of God. As Christians today, we face many challenges, and obstacles. Over the last 40 years, I have found great comfort, encouragement and perspective from the Psalms. Please join me, Pastor Mark Darling, for this new series, “Psalms of Encouragement”, as we walk…read more →

Psalms of Encouragement - Psalm 66 [ 36:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (998)
3 Mar, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Relationship with God

The Blessings of Christ

The Blessings of Crhist [ 36:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (755)
26 Nov, 2016
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Overcoming Sin

Loved by God – Part 2

There is a love, a love beyond reason, a never ending, always faithful, ever passionate, never wavering, life giving, mind blowing, life transforming love that flows from God himself and satisfies our human heart as no other can.  It is a love not based on the attractiveness of the one loved, nor the worthiness of the one loved, but based…read more →

Loved By God - Part 2 [ 29:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1104)
16 Sep, 2016
  • Doctrine of God's Love and Forgiveness
  • Encouragement
  • Grace
  • Love

Loved by God – Part 1

There is a love, a love beyond reason, a never ending, always faithful, ever passionate, never wavering, life giving, mind blowing, life transforming love that flows from God himself and satisfies our human heart as no other can.  It is a love not based on the attractiveness of the one loved, nor the worthiness of the one loved, but based…read more →

Loved By God - Part 1 [ 33:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1124)
9 Sep, 2016
  • Doctrine of God's Love and Forgiveness
  • Encouragement
  • Grace
  • Love

God’s Got your Back

Gods Got your Back [ 33:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (700)
29 Jul, 2016
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Courage
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Don’t Lose Hope

Dont Lose Hope [ 38:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (976)
8 Jul, 2016
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Fear

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 1

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for faith. Others look back and have found that although they had great intentions, they…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: A Fresh Vision of the God who Saves Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1742)
3 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 2

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for faith. Others look back and have found that although they had great intentions, they…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: Part 2 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1194)
10 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 3

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) – IMPORTANT NOTE – the 1st 5-10minutes of the message was unintentionally not recorded. We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: The Joy of the Love of God Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (724)
18 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Rekindling Your Spiritual Fire: Part 4

Series Date: January 2014 (4 part series) We have all just finished the year, and a new one has begun. For many, the last year brought many challenges and difficulties. For some, the year ended in discouragement and the fading of their spiritual fire and enthusiasm for faith. Others look back and have found that although they had great intentions, they…read more →

Rekindling your Spiritual Fire: Fire Killers Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (943)
23 Jan, 2015
  • Complacency
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials

Blessed Are you When People Hate You

Blessed Are You When People Hate You Message Date: 04/11/14

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12 Apr, 2014
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Injustice
  • Perseverance
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Rekindle your Spiritual Fire: Part 1 – What Kills our Spiritual Fire?

Rekindle your Spiritual Fire (2 part series) Northlands Regional – March 1, 2014

What Kills our Spiritual Fire? [ 55:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (998)
4 Dec, 2014
  • Encouragement
  • Experiencing God
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose
  • Relationship with God

Rekindle your Spiritual Fire: Part 2 – What Keeps our Fires Burning?

Rekindle your Spiritual Fire (2 part series) Northlands Regional – March 1, 2014

What Keeps our Fires Burning [ 1:03:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (626)
4 Dec, 2014
  • Encouragement
  • Experiencing God
  • Perseverance
  • Purpose
  • Relationship with God

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard?: Part 1

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard? (4 part series) Series date: 03/14/14.

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be So Hard? (Part 1) [ 43:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (994)
15 Mar, 2014
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Honest Answers
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard?: Part 2

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard? (4 part series) Series date: 03/14/14.

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard: Part 2 [ 51:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (716)
15 Mar, 2014
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Honest Answers
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard?: Part 3 – How to Get Through Hard Things

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard? (4 part series) Series date: 03/14/14.

How to Get Through Hard Things [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (692)
15 Mar, 2014
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Honest Answers
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard?: Part 4 – Paul’s Supernatural Secret

Dear God, Why Does my Life Have to Be so Hard? (4 part series) Series date: 03/14/14.

Pauls Supernatural Secret [ 37:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (594)
15 Mar, 2014
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Honest Answers
  • Perseverance
  • Stress
  • Trials
  • Troubles
15 Years Reaching the Next Generation, 15 Years Changing Lives

15 Years Reaching the Next Generation, 15 Years Changing Lives

15 Years Reaching the Next Generation, 15 Years Changing Lives Message Date: 02/07/2014

15 Years Reaching the Next Generation, 15 Years Changing Lives Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (567)
7 Feb, 2014
  • Church Planting
  • Encouragement
  • Evangelism
  • The Rock

Is There Hope for Me?

Is There Hope for Me? Series Date: 12/06/13

Is There Hope for Me? Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1267)
Rewrite your Life Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (547)
Building Hope Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (439)
6 Dec, 2013
  • Confidence
  • Encouragement
  • Faith
  • Featured
  • Hope
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Thankfulness
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

The Joy of God: Part 1

The Joy of God (Series) Series Date: 10/04/13

The Joy of God - Part 1 [ 39:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (963)
5 Oct, 2013
  • Encouragement
  • Experiencing God
  • Joy
  • Relationship with God

The Joy of God: Part 2 – The Joy of God’s Love and Forgiveness

The Joy of God (Series) Series Date: 10/04/13

The joy of Gods Love and Forgiveness [ 40:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (631)
5 Oct, 2013
  • Encouragement
  • Experiencing God
  • Joy
  • Relationship with God

The Joy of God: Part 3 – The Joy of Reading and Applying God’s Word, The Bible

The Joy of God (Series) Series Date: 10/04/13

The Joy of Reading and Applying Gods Word, The Bible [ 40:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (519)
5 Oct, 2013
  • Encouragement
  • Experiencing God
  • Joy
  • Relationship with God

The Great Encourager

The Great Encourager Message Date: February 7, 2013 Mark shared this message at an all locations leaders meeting. “Over all my years of pastoring and shepherding people, I have found that most often the greatest need people have is to be encouraged. To have someone come along and believe in them, to speak words that lift their despair and discouragement….read more →

The Great Encourager [ 58:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (947)
7 Feb, 2013
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Leadership
  • Thankfulness

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