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Faith

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 (1112)
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 (967)
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 (1032)
5 May, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Faith
  • Fatherhood
  • Joy
  • Parenting
  • Perseverance

Fight The Good Fight – Part 2

The fastest growing sport in America, with a passionate following among young people, is Ultimate Fighting. There is something in all of us that attracts us to fighting. Many like to watch, but few want to actually fight! It may seem counter-intuitive that the word “fight” is a significant command in the New Testament, but it is! It is essential…read more →

Fight the Good Fight - Part 2 [ 40:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (335)
16 Apr, 2016
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Faith
  • Perseverance

Fight The Good Fight – Part 1

The fastest growing sport in America, with a passionate following among young people, is Ultimate Fighting. There is something in all of us that attracts us to fighting. Many like to watch, but few want to actually fight! It may seem counter-intuitive that the word “fight” is a significant command in the New Testament, but it is! It is essential…read more →

Fight the Good Fight - Part 1 [ 38:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1006)
8 Apr, 2016
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Faith
  • Perseverance

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 (649)
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 (660)
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 (937)
13 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Faithwalkers Midwest 2014: Heroes – Inspired Faith Initiatives: Jonathan

Conference Date: December 27-30, 2014 Faithwalkers messages by Mark. Find out more about the annual Faithwalkers Conference held December 27-30.

Heroes - Inspired Faith Initiatives: Jonathan [ 1:03:42 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (756)
30 Dec, 2014
  • Courage
  • Faith
  • Faithwalkers Conference

Always on the Job God: Part 1

(2 part series) Series Date: 07/18/14  

Always on the Job God - Part 1 [ 33:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (841)
18 Jul, 2014
  • Divine Perspective
  • Faith
  • Hope
  • Stress
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  • Troubles
  • Trust

Always on the Job God: Part 2 – He Answers Us with Awesome Deeds

(2 part series) Series Date: 07/18/14  

Always On the Job God - Part 2: He Answers Us with Awesome Deeds [ 32:38 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (642)
18 Jul, 2014
  • Divine Perspective
  • Faith
  • Hope
  • Stress
  • Trials
  • Troubles
  • Trust

Unite 2014: Inspired Faith Initiatives: Taking New Steps of Faith

Message Date: 05/31/14

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3 Jun, 2014
  • Faith
  • Purpose
  • Trust

The Gospel: Part 1

The Gospel (3 part series) Series Date: April 2014

The Gospel Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1145)
4 Apr, 2014
  • Doctrine of The Gospel
  • Evangelism
  • Experiencing God
  • Faith
  • Grace
  • Heaven
  • Hope
  • Judgement

The Gospel: Part 2 – What Does it Really Mean?

The Gospel (3 part series) Series Date: April 2014

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4 Apr, 2014
  • Doctrine of The Gospel
  • Evangelism
  • Experiencing God
  • Faith
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  • Heaven
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  • Judgement

The Gospel: Part 3 – Living the Gospel

The Gospel (3 part series) Series Date: April 2014

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4 Apr, 2014
  • Doctrine of The Gospel
  • Evangelism
  • Experiencing God
  • Faith
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  • Hope
  • Judgement

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 (1056)
Rewrite your Life Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (407)
Building Hope Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (310)
6 Dec, 2013
  • Confidence
  • Encouragement
  • Faith
  • Featured
  • Hope
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Thankfulness
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Trust

Prepare to Be Attacked: Part 1

Prepare to Be Attacked (3 part series) Series date: 8/24/12

Prepare to Be Attacked [ 35:20 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (756)
25 Aug, 2012
  • Faith
  • Featured
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  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Trials

Prepare to Be Attacked: Part 2 – Prepare to Fight Back

Prepare to Be Attacked (3 part series) Series date: 8/24/12

Prepare to Fight Back [ 37:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (556)
25 Aug, 2012
  • Faith
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  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Trials

Prepare to Be Attacked: Part 3 – You Can Not Make it Alone

Prepare to Be Attacked (3 part series) Series date: 8/24/12

You Can Not Make it Alone [ 42:16 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (443)
25 Aug, 2012
  • Faith
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How to Find Real Rest

June 1st 2012 How to Find Real Rest

How to Find Real Rest Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (751)
3 Jun, 2012
  • Faith
  • Prayer
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A GPS for Life

Message Date: 5/27/12 A GPS for Life

A GPS for Life Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (703)
27 May, 2012
  • Choices
  • Faith
  • God's Will
  • Importance of The Bible

Why Hope?: Part 1

Series Date: April 2012 Why Hope?

Why Hope? [ 45:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (700)
14 Apr, 2012
  • Faith
  • God
  • Hope
  • Jesus
  • Perseverance

Why Hope?: Part 2

Series Date: April 2012 Why Hope?

God [ 45:41 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (464)
14 Apr, 2012
  • Faith
  • God
  • Hope
  • Jesus
  • Perseverance

The Cat in the Window – Jeromy Darling

Message Date: April 6, 2012 Jeromy Darling shares about fear.

The Cat in the Window [ 33:03 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (963)
9 Apr, 2012
  • Courage
  • Faith
  • Fear
  • Featured
  • Jeromy Darling

Heroes of the Faith: Part 1 – Daniel

Series Date: February 2012 Discover insight about some incredible the heroes of faith; Daniel, Esther, & Joseph. (4 part series)

Daniel: Part 1 [ 44:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (762)
3 Feb, 2012
  • Character
  • Courage
  • Divine Perspective
  • Doctrine of Holy Living
  • Faith
  • Featured
  • Forgiveness
  • Leadership
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Prayer

Heroes of the Faith: Part 2 – Daniel

Series Date: February 2012 Discover insight about some incredible the heroes of faith; Daniel, Esther, & Joseph. (4 part series)

Daniel: Part 2 [ 52:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (504)
3 Feb, 2012
  • Character
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  • Divine Perspective
  • Doctrine of Holy Living
  • Faith
  • Featured
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  • Leadership
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Prayer

Heroes of the Faith: Part 3 – Esther

Series Date: February 2012 Discover insight about some incredible the heroes of faith; Daniel, Esther, & Joseph. (4 part series)

Esther [ 50:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (627)
3 Feb, 2012
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Heroes of the Faith: Part 4 – Joseph

Series Date: February 2012 Discover insight about some incredible the heroes of faith; Daniel, Esther, & Joseph. (4 part series)

Joseph [ 50:48 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (542)
3 Feb, 2012
  • Character
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  • Featured
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God Our Mighty Rock!

Message Date: November 25, 2011 A message about the stability of God in a very unstable world.

God Our Mighty Rock! Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (458)
28 Nov, 2011
  • Faith
  • God
  • Hope
  • Wake Up Call

The Three Most Essential Characteristics: Part 1 – Humility

Series Date: October 2011 The Three Most Essential Characteristics (3 part series)

#1 - Humility [ 41:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1228)
14 Oct, 2011
  • Doctrine of Godly Character
  • Faith
  • Featured
  • Humility
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Perseverance
  • Self Discipline

The Three Most Essential Characteristics: Part 2 – Self Discipline

Series Date: October 2011 The Three Most Essential Characteristics (3 part series)

#2 - Self Discipline [ 39:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1628)
14 Oct, 2011
  • Doctrine of Godly Character
  • Faith
  • Featured
  • Humility
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Perseverance
  • Self Discipline

The Three Most Essential Characteristics: Part 3 – Perseverance

Series Date: October 2011 The Three Most Essential Characteristics (3 part series)

#3 - Perseverance [ 38:32 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (717)
14 Oct, 2011
  • Doctrine of Godly Character
  • Faith
  • Featured
  • Humility
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Perseverance
  • Self Discipline

Accessing Divine Resources

Accessing Divine Resources

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14 Apr, 2011
  • Faith
  • Prayer

Faithwalkers West 2007: Becoming an Impact Player for God

Conference Date: December 27-30, 2007 Faithwalkers messages by Mark. Find out more about the annual Faithwalkers Conference held December 27-30.  

An Impact Player is Filled with Faith and Courage Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (728)
Thoughts About Being an Impact Player Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (338)
13 Apr, 2011
  • Confidence
  • Courage
  • Experiencing God
  • Faith
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Why Is It So Hard to Believe?: Part 1

Why Is It So Hard to Believe? (3 part series)

Why Is It So Hard to Believe? - Part 1.mp3 [ 35:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (406)
4 Feb, 2011
  • Faith

Why Is It So Hard to Believe?: Part 2

Why Is It So Hard to Believe? (3 part series)

Why Is it So Hard To Believe? - Part 2 [ 36:16 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (385)
4 Feb, 2011
  • Faith

Why Is It So Hard to Believe?: Part 3

Why Is It So Hard to Believe? (3 part series)

Why is it so Hard to Believe? - Part 3 [ 44:40 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (362)
4 Feb, 2011
  • Faith

Renew: Parts 1-2 – Secrets to Happiness: Breaking the Chains of the Past

The Renew Series is a collection of Biblical teachings that can help you change the way you think about God and about yourself.  These messages can help you overcome barriers to success in the areas of relationships, confidence, self-esteem, any obstacle stemming from a lifetime of learning the wrong things. “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but…read more →

Secrets to Happiness: Breaking the Chains of the Past [ 24:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1282)
28 Aug, 2010
  • Confidence
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  • Faith
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  • Overcoming Dysfunction
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Transforming Your Life

Renew: Part 3 – Overcoming a Dysfunctional Past: Facing Dysfunction

The Renew Series is a collection of Biblical teachings that can help you change the way you think about God and about yourself.  These messages can help you overcome barriers to success in the areas of relationships, confidence, self-esteem, any obstacle stemming from a lifetime of learning the wrong things. “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but…read more →

Overcoming a Dysfunctional Past: Facing Dysfunction [ 39:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (89)
4 Mar, 2019
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  • Discouragement
  • Faith
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