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Relationship with God

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 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 (1154)
11 Feb, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • God's Will
  • Relationship with God
  • Relationships
  • Submission
  • Trust

The Maximum Life – Part 4

The Maximum Life - Part 4 [ 39:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1113)
28 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Heaven
  • Joy
  • Love
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God

The Maximum Life – Part 3

The Maximum Life - Part 3 [ 40:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1117)
21 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Heaven
  • Joy
  • Judgement
  • Love
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God

The Maximum Life – Part 2

The Maximum Life - Part 2 [ 39:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (968)
14 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Joy
  • Love
  • Relationship with God

The Maximum Life – Part 1

The Maximum Life - Part 1 [ 40:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (4422)
7 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Joy
  • Love
  • Relationship with God

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 (816)
1 Apr, 2016
  • Choices
  • Christian Living
  • Easter
  • Relationship with God
  • Worship

The Choice – Part 1

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.

The Choice [ 39:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (688)
25 Mar, 2016
  • Easter
  • Relationship with God

Knowing God – Part 3

Since the very dawn of man, the devil’s single greatest tactic has been to discredit God, to distort and deceive our view and understanding of God’s very character. He did this to Adam and Eve, and it brought death and chaos to all humankind as a result. There is nothing more valuable, more significant to a Christian than knowing God!…read more →

Knowing God: God Possesses all Wisdom and Always Knows Whats Best [ 37:33 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (952)
19 Dec, 2015
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Perseverance
  • Relationship with God
  • Trials
  • Trust

Knowing God – Part 2

Since the very dawn of man, the devil’s single greatest tactic has been to discredit God, to distort and deceive our view and understanding of God’s very character. He did this to Adam and Eve, and it brought death and chaos to all humankind as a result. There is nothing more valuable, more significant to a Christian than knowing God!…read more →

Knowing God: God Is Not Like Humans [ 39:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (979)
12 Dec, 2015
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Perseverance
  • Relationship with God
  • Trials
  • Trust

Knowing God – Part 1

Since the very dawn of man, the devil’s single greatest tactic has been to discredit God, to distort and deceive our view and understanding of God’s very character. He did this to Adam and Eve, and it brought death and chaos to all humankind as a result. There is nothing more valuable, more significant to a Christian than knowing God!…read more →

Knowing God: God Is Always Good [ 35:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1716)
5 Dec, 2015
  • Experiencing God
  • Hope
  • Perseverance
  • Relationship with God
  • Trials
  • Trust

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 5

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 The Life of Jesus: Ask, you Will Receive [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1240)
30 May, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 4

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 The Life of Jesus: The Rich Life [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (974)
22 May, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

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 (783)
24 Apr, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Fatherhood
  • Jesus
  • Marriage
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Relationship with God
  • Relationships
  • Sex

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 2

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: Woe to the Hypocrite! Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (965)
17 Apr, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

Profound Lessons From The Life of Jesus: Part 1

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 The Life of Jesus: Part 1 [ 40:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1427)
11 Apr, 2015
  • Choices
  • Dealing with People
  • Experiencing God
  • God's Character
  • Jesus
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
  • Transforming Your Life

The Rock: That the Next Generation Would Know the Real God: Part 1

The Rock: That the Next Generation Would Know the Real God (3 part series) Message Series: September 2014

The Rock: That the Next Generation Would Know the Real God [ 33:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1007)
13 Sep, 2014
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Mission
  • Relationship with God
  • The Rock

The Rock: That the Next Generation Would Know the Real God: Part 2 – That the Next Generation Would Grow Real Faith

The Rock: That the Next Generation Would Know the Real God (3 part series) Message Series: September 2014

That the Next Generation Would Grow Real Faith [ 33:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (495)
13 Sep, 2014
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Mission
  • Relationship with God
  • The Rock

The Rock: That the Next Generation Would Know the Real God: Part 3 – That the Next Generation Would Take Real Action

The Rock: That the Next Generation Would Know the Real God (3 part series) Message Series: September 2014

That the Next Generation Would Take Real Action [ 42:10 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (633)
13 Sep, 2014
  • Christianity
  • Experiencing God
  • Mission
  • Relationship with God
  • The Rock

Psalm 63

Psalm 63 Message Date: 08/29/14

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29 Aug, 2014
  • Experiencing God
  • God
  • Identity
  • Love
  • Relationship with God

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

Prayer our Greatest Privilege: The God Wrestler

Leaders Meeting 2013 Prayer our Greatest Privilege: The God Wrestler

Prayer our Greatest Privilege: The God Wrestler [ 43:11 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1955)
1 Mar, 2014
  • Doctrine of Prayer
  • Prayer
  • Relationship with God

My Best Friend, God

My Best Friend ,God October 23, 2013

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26 Oct, 2013
  • Contentment
  • Experiencing God
  • God
  • God's Character
  • Hope
  • Relationship with God

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 Most Dangerous Thing

The Most Dangerous Thing Message Date: 3/9/13

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9 Mar, 2013
  • God
  • God's Character
  • Lies
  • Relationship with God
  • Trust

How to Find Real Rest

June 1st 2012 How to Find Real Rest

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3 Jun, 2012
  • Faith
  • Prayer
  • Relationship with God

Missing God

Message Date: October 22, 2004 Missing God

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22 Oct, 2004
  • Relationship with God

Developing a Closer Walk with God by Kathy Darling

Message Date: March 27, 1993 Developing a Closer Walk with God by Kathy Darling

Developing a Closer Walk with God by Kathy Darling [ 1:15:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (400)
27 Mar, 1993
  • Kathy Darling
  • Relationship with God
  • Women

How to Get Close to God: Part 1 – A State of the Heart

Series Date: June 1991 How to Get Close to God (3 part series)

How to Get Close to God: A State of the Heart [ 33:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (358)
2 Jun, 1991
  • Relationship with God

How to Get Close to God: Part 2 – You Need New Eyes

Series Date: June 1991 How to Get Close to God (3 part series)

How to Get Close to God: You Need New Eyes [ 33:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (296)
2 Jun, 1991
  • Relationship with God

How to Get Close to God: Part 3 – You Need a New Heart

Series Date: June 1991 How to Get Close to God (3 part series)

How to Get Close to God: You Need a New Heart [ 24:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (244)
2 Jun, 1991
  • Relationship with God

Improving your Spiritual Health: Part 1 – Proper Nutrition for Strong Spiritual Bodies

Series Date: June 1989 Improving your Spiritual Health (5 part series)

Proper Nutrition for Strong Spiritual Bodies [ 24:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (339)
4 Jun, 1989
  • Christian Living
  • Experiencing God
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Relationship with God

Improving your Spiritual Health: Part 2 – Escaping the Stress Monster

Series Date: June 1989 Improving your Spiritual Health (5 part series)

Escaping the Stress Monster [ 36:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (315)
4 Jun, 1989
  • Christian Living
  • Experiencing God
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Relationship with God

Improving your Spiritual Health: Part 3 – Overcoming Loneliness

Series Date: June 1989 Improving your Spiritual Health (5 part series)

Overcoming Loneliness [ 35:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (396)
4 Jun, 1989
  • Christian Living
  • Experiencing God
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Relationship with God

Improving your Spiritual Health: Part 4 – How to Get Through Tough Times

Series Date: June 1989 Improving your Spiritual Health (5 part series)

How to Get Through Tough Times [ 43:05 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (390)
4 Jun, 1989
  • Christian Living
  • Experiencing God
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Relationship with God

Improving your Spiritual Health: Part 5 – The Ultimate Source of Inner Strength

Series Date: June 1989 Improving your Spiritual Health (5 part series)

The Ultimate Source of Inner Strength [ 23:53 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (502)
4 Jun, 1989
  • Christian Living
  • Experiencing God
  • Maturing in Christ
  • Relationship with God

Only One Devotion

Message Date: July 1988 Only One Devotion

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10 Jul, 1988
  • Experiencing God
  • Identity
  • Purpose
  • Relationship with God

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