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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.

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5 Jan, 2018
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Christian Living

Above all else… LOVE – Celeste Rundquist

Celeste Rundquist shares a message called Above All Else… LOVE

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20 Nov, 2017
  • Celeste Rundquist (Darling)
  • Love
  • Women

Regional Meeting Part 2 – Loving Better

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7 Nov, 2017
  • Dealing with People
  • Leadership
  • Love

Regional Meeting Part 1 – Imitate God

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7 Nov, 2017
  • Dealing with People
  • Leadership
  • Love

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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11 Nov, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • Mission
  • Purpose

Raising a Different Kind of Child in a Different Kind of Family

Mark talks about how he and his wife cultivated a household environment of love and grace so as to instill Godly morals into his children. And he explains how he could not be a perfect father, but was intentional on seeking forgiveness and seeking God.

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27 Oct, 2017
  • Fatherhood
  • God's Will
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • Mission
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Purpose
  • Women

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

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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

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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

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8 Sep, 2017
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Discouragement
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Fear
  • Hope
  • Importance of The Bible
  • Joy
  • Peace
  • Prayer
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials
  • Troubles

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 →

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2 Sep, 2017
  • Christian Living
  • Dealing with People
  • Grace
  • Love

Unite 2017: Living In Grace

Listen to Mark’s inspiring message from the 2017 Evergreen Unite series.

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27 Aug, 2017
  • Grace
  • Love

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

Grow real faith, take real action.

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21 Jul, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Perseverance
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials

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

Grow real faith, take real action.

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14 Jul, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Marriage
  • Perseverance
  • Thankfulness
  • Trials

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

Grow real faith, take real action.

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8 Jul, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Perseverance
  • Trials

Winning The Next Generation

Pastor Mark shared a powerful message at the Great Commission Church Pastors Conference.

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21 Jun, 2017
  • Courage
  • Discipleship
  • Fatherhood
  • Leadership
  • Men
  • Wisdom

Living in Grace – Part 3

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4 Jun, 2017
  • Doubt
  • Encouragement
  • Grace
  • Jesus
  • Joy

Living in Grace – Part 2

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27 May, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Grace

Living in Grace – Part 1

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19 May, 2017
  • Encouragement
  • Grace

Parenting With Grace

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12 May, 2017
  • Fatherhood
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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5 May, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Faith
  • Fatherhood
  • Joy
  • Parenting
  • Perseverance

Making Disciples – Part 2

This is a message from the Northlands Regional Leaders Meeting

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19 Mar, 2017
  • Discipleship
  • Leadership
  • Mission
  • Purpose

Making Disciples – Part 1

This is a message from the Northlands Regional Leaders Meeting

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19 Mar, 2017
  • Discipleship
  • Leadership
  • Mission
  • Purpose

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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3 Mar, 2017
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Relationship with God

Pornography: Life Under Siege – Important Resource (PDF)

Here is an important resource with several tools to help you fight the battle. Pornography has taken over every area of our culture and infested every corner of the american psyche.  Full, unfettered and completely free access to pornography (from casual to graphic to violent) is at your fingertips.  Make no mistake: the pornification of our culture is complete and…read more →

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26 Feb, 2017
  • Jeromy Darling
  • Overcoming Dysfunction
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Sex
  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Wake Up Call

Reflections of Homeschooling and Raising My Children (Kathy Darling)

Kathy Darling shared a special message at a homeschool co-op on 4/3/2017

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4 Apr, 2017
  • Homeschooling
  • Kathy Darling
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Success

Pornography: Life Under Siege by Jeromy Darling

WARNING: MATURE CONTENT, PARENTS USE DISCRETION WITH CHILDREN Pornography has taken over every area of our culture and infested every corner of the american psyche.  Full, unfettered and completely free access to pornography (from casual to graphic to violent) is at your fingertips.  Make no mistake: the pornification of our culture is complete and no one is safe.  It’s time we…read more →

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17 Feb, 2017
  • Jeromy Darling
  • Overcoming Dysfunction
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Sex
  • Spiritual Warfare
  • Wake Up Call

The Yielded Life

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

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

What Is God Doing In My Life?

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3 Feb, 2017
  • Grace
  • Humility
  • Leadership
  • Purpose
  • Submission

The Maximum Life – Part 4

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28 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Heaven
  • Joy
  • Love
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God

The Maximum Life – Part 3

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21 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Heaven
  • Joy
  • Judgement
  • Love
  • Overcoming Sin
  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God

The Maximum Life – Part 2

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14 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Joy
  • Love
  • Relationship with God

The Maximum Life – Part 1

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7 Jan, 2017
  • Compassion
  • Experiencing God
  • Forgiveness
  • Joy
  • Love
  • Relationship with God

Imagine a Gift

See Christmas in a fresh new way!

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24 Dec, 2016
  • Christmas
  • Heaven

The Blessings of Christ

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26 Nov, 2016
  • Discouragement
  • Encouragement
  • Overcoming Sin

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.

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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.

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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.

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4 Nov, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Marriage
  • Relationships

Nurture Your Childs Heart and Soul

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29 Oct, 2016
  • Fatherhood
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting

Northlands Regional Meeting Message 2: The Self Sabotaging Life (October 2016)

A message pastor Mark shared at the Northlands Regional Meeting. This is a similar message to the one under the same name from September 2016 but it was to a different audience and has different insights.

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22 Oct, 2016
  • Leadership

Northlands Regional Meeting Message 1: Contagious

A message pastor Mark shared at the Northlands Regional Meeting.

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22 Oct, 2016
  • Leadership

Love Like God – Part 3

A Hunger to Learn

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21 Oct, 2016
  • Character
  • Grace
  • Love
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Wisdom
  • Words

Love Like God – Part 2

An emotional message by pastor Mark illustrating how we can love like God with our words. And early in the message Mark mentioned Christina who goes to The Rock Church, she was and is an instrumental part of the Strong Disciple team. She spent HOURS converting Mark’s old message library from cassette tape to mp3 files, here are some photos…read more →

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14 Oct, 2016
  • Character
  • Grace
  • Love
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Wisdom
  • Words

Love Like God – Part 1

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30 Sep, 2016
  • Character
  • Forgiveness
  • Grace
  • Love

Compassion Like God By Jeromy Darling

A message by Jeromy Darling

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7 Oct, 2016
  • Compassion
  • Divine Perspective
  • Jeromy Darling
  • Love

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 →

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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 →

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9 Sep, 2016
  • Doctrine of God's Love and Forgiveness
  • Encouragement
  • Grace
  • Love

The Self Sabotaging Life (September 2016)

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3 Sep, 2016
  • Contentment
  • Desire

God’s Got your Back

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29 Jul, 2016
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Courage
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Hope
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Don’t Lose Hope

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8 Jul, 2016
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Divine Perspective
  • Encouragement
  • Fear

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 →

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2 Jul, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective
  • 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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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13 May, 2016
  • Christian Living
  • Christianity
  • Divine Perspective

The Duty of Parents

The Duty of Parents May 2016

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6 May, 2016
  • Doctrine of Godly Parenting
  • Parenting

My Crisis of Belief In My Own Marriage by Kathy Darling

Kathy Darling’s session from a Rock couples conference. Message Date: April 2016  

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29 Apr, 2016
  • Kathy Darling
  • Marriage

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 →

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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 →

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8 Apr, 2016
  • Authentic Christianity
  • Faith
  • Perseverance

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.

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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.

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25 Mar, 2016
  • Easter
  • Relationship with God

Eternity – Part 2

It is easy to forget–amid all the challenges and troubles of life, all of the background noise of the world, and all of the injustices we see around us–ETERNITY! We easily forget what is really at stake. We easily lose sight of what we cannot see, and instead, take hold of what we feel and experience from day-to-day. Soon we…read more →

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11 Mar, 2016
  • Divine Perspective
  • Doctrine of Eternity
  • Heaven
  • Judgement
  • Persecution
  • Trials
  • Troubles

Eternity – Part 1

It is easy to forget–amid all the challenges and troubles of life, all of the background noise of the world, and all of the injustices we see around us–ETERNITY! We easily forget what is really at stake. We easily lose sight of what we cannot see, and instead, take hold of what we feel and experience from day-to-day. Soon we…read more →

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4 Mar, 2016
  • Divine Perspective
  • Doctrine of Eternity
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2016 Rock Parenting Conference Part 1: John and Celeste (Mark’s daughter) Rundquist

Practical Responsibility and Having Your Child’s Heart and Q&A When you think of your child as an adult, what do you envision? What do you want your child to become? Proverbs teaches that a “foolish child is a calamity to a father” but it also teaches us that “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child.” How will…read more →

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9 Feb, 2016
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  • Fatherhood
  • Marriage
  • Motherhood

2016 Rock Parenting Conference Part 2: Mark Darling

Mark’s Closing Thoughts and Q&A When you think of your child as an adult, what do you envision? What do you want your child to become? Proverbs teaches that a “foolish child is a calamity to a father” but it also teaches us that “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child.” How will you train and parent…read more →

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9 Feb, 2016
  • Fatherhood
  • Marriage
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting

Becoming a Proverbs 31 Wife – Part 3

Most women do not understand the unique reason they were created by God and the God-ordained role they can play in their husband’s and children’s lives. Though most of us grew up with a mom, very few grew up with a Proverbs 31 women in their lives. This kind of woman is of tremendous value in God’s eyes and in…read more →

Becoming a Proverbs 31 Wife: The Godly Mothers Secrets [ 39:29 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1115)
13 Feb, 2016
  • Character
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Becoming a Proverbs 31 Wife – Part 2

Most women do not understand the unique reason they were created by God and the God-ordained role they can play in their husband’s and children’s lives. Though most of us grew up with a mom, very few grew up with a Proverbs 31 women in their lives. This kind of woman is of tremendous value in God’s eyes and in…read more →

Becoming a Proverbs 31 Wife - Part 2 [ 45:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (891)
9 Feb, 2016
  • Character
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  • Parenting
  • Women

Becoming a Proverbs 31 Wife – Part 1

Most women do not understand the unique reason they were created by God and the God-ordained role they can play in their husband’s and children’s lives. Though most of us grew up with a mom, very few grew up with a Proverbs 31 women in their lives. This kind of woman is of tremendous value in God’s eyes and in…read more →

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30 Jan, 2016
  • Character
  • Marriage
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Women

Faithwalkers Midwest 2015: What I Need Most

Defining moments. Our lives are marked by defining moments. Followers of Christ can all point to times when God revealed Himself to them in a special way. At these moments God’s word became alive to them. And their lives were never the same. These defining moments can happen when we least expect it. Other times God visits us during a time of…read more →

Defining Moments: What I Need Most [ 37:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (983)
2 Jan, 2016
  • Choices
  • Commitment
  • Experiencing God
  • Faithwalkers Conference
  • Prayer
  • Wake Up Call

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
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  • 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
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  • Perseverance
  • Relationship with God
  • Trials
  • Trust

Guard and Protect Your Marriage

Guard and Protect Your Marriage

Guard and Protect Your Marriage [ 27:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1229)
1 Nov, 2015
  • Faithfulness
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  • Girl-Guy Relationships
  • Love
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  • Motherhood
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GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 5

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

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5 Sep, 2015
  • Christianity
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  • Hope
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  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wake Up Call

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 3

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper: Gods Financial Plan for You [ 42:37 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (956)
21 Aug, 2015
  • Christianity
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  • Wake Up Call

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 4

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper - Gods Financial Plan for You - Part 2 [ 39:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (855)
29 Aug, 2015
  • Christianity
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GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 2

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper: The God App, The Secret to Everything Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1012)
14 Aug, 2015
  • Christianity
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  • Hope
  • Success
  • Transforming Your Life
  • Wake Up Call

GO THE OLD WAY, LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: PART 1

Message Date: August, 2015 You have heard people say, “They sure don’t make things like they used to.” Their are many times that saying proves true. They aren’t making furniture like they used to; they aren’t making dishwashers like they used to; they aren’t making marriages like they used to; they aren’t making kids like they used to. Everyone desires…read more →

Go the Old Way, Live Long and Prosper - Part 1 Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1129)
31 Jul, 2015
  • Christianity
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  • Wake Up Call

Kathy Darling’s Faith Story

It’s all because I made a serious, but yet simple decision, that I have truly found lasting joy, and I have discovered life indeed.  When I was 15, a friend shared with me a few simple facts I had never heard before.  She told me that in God’s Word, it shows how I could have eternal life by first recognizing…read more →

26 Aug, 2015
  • Kathy Darling
  • Women

What Now?: Part 2

This is the question many Christians are asking like never before. Many were shaken by the recent Supreme Court decision to redefine marriage. Many sincere believers are wondering, “What should I do now?” How should the church respond? What should be a Christian’s response to the tragic direction our nation is headed, and has been headed for many, many years…read more →

What Now? Dare To Defy, Live For God! [ 44:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (979)
17 Jul, 2015
  • Divine Perspective
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  • God's Character
  • Honest Answers
  • Love
  • Marriage
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  • Tough Questions
  • Wake Up Call

What Now?: Part 1

This is the question many Christians are asking like never before. Many were shaken by the recent Supreme Court decision to redefine marriage. Many sincere believers are wondering, “What should I do now?” How should the church respond? What should be a Christian’s response to the tragic direction our nation is headed, and has been headed for many, many years…read more →

What Now? [ 44:53 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1280)
11 Jul, 2015
  • Divine Perspective
  • Girl-Guy Relationships
  • God's Character
  • Honest Answers
  • Love
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Tough Questions
  • Wake Up Call

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 (748)
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 (775)
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 (772)
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 (1060)
13 Jun, 2015
  • Christian Living
  • Discouragement
  • Faith
  • Transforming Your Life
  • 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
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  • Overcoming Your Past
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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
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  • Overcoming Your Past
  • Relationship with God
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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 (1492)
4 May, 2015
  • Christian Living
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  • Doctrine of Holy Living
  • Hope
  • Injustice
  • Persecution
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  • Troubles
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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
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  • Maturing in Christ
  • Motherhood
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  • 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
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  • Maturing in Christ
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  • 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
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