A nation puts itself “over” God by embracing perverse doctrines – like these:   “A RELATIVE God is better than the REAL God” - “A SOMETIMES God is better than the SOVEREIGN God” - “A LITTLE BIT of God is better than NO GOD” Scripture Basis: Psalm 33:12.

Jesus really can calm all our fears. Storms Do Come; Jesus Will Deliver; Jesus Is God; I Can Rest. Scripture Basis: Mark 4:35-41.

A disciple fathers his children differently than the way other men father their children.  Bring Your Children TO Jesus; Discuss Your Children WITH Jesus; Before Your Children Trust IN Jesus. Scripture Basis: Mark 4:30-34.

Message by John Woods, Children's Minister

Real Faith is Designed by and Defined by God; Real Faith has Deep Roots; Real Faith is demonstarted by Daily Living; Real Faith has Dirty Hands. Scripture Basis: James 1:16-27. 

The growth of a disciple is a process with a beginning – and a definite end goal. The Baby Stage; The Beneficial Stage;

The Blessing Stage. Scripture Basis: Mark 4:30-34.

A strong disciple correctly prioritizes his devotions in life. Love for Mother; Love for Disciples; Love for Wife; Love for Jesus.

Scripture Basis: Mark 3:20-21;31-35.

A disciple knows that people need Jesus. Demons Fear Jesus; Crowds Enjoy Jesus; Individuals Need Jesus.

Scripture Basis: Mark 3:7-12.

A disciple fasts in order to better focus on God. What about RITUAL Fasting?  No.  What about JOYFUL Fasting?  No. What about PRAYERFUL Fasting?  Yes.   The emphasis is always on the focus – not the “fast.”  Scripture Basis: Mark 2:18-22

Scripture Basis: Mark 2:1-13

By spending our days the way Jesus did, we will become excellent disciples. Daily PRAYER; Daily PURPOSE; Daily PRACTICE.

Scripture Basis: Mark 1:35-39

 If I want to be a stronger disciple, I will copy my older brother - Jesus. Copy Jesus in His Public Declaration; Copy Jesus in His Paternal Affirmation; Copy Jesus in His Personal Temptation.  Scripture Basis: Mark 1:9-13

Any of us can become a strong disciple. A Messed Up Disciple; A Mentored Disciple; A Mature Disciple.  Scripture Basis:Several Scriptures to Intoroduce the Book of Mark.

We can control what happens to us by simply making good choices. Choose To Be Grateful; Choose To Be Faithful;

Choose To Be Joyful. Scripture Basis: Genesis 22: 1-14.

 Christmas needs to renew our sense of HOPE! - Hope for a New START; Hope for a New SAVIOR; Hope in a New SITUATION.
Scripture Basis: Isaiah 11:1-12.

Jesus is for us, our most perfect counselor. Jesus Gives POWERFUL Counsel; Jesus Gives PREPARED Counsel; Jesus Gives PERSONAL Counsel; Jesus Gives PERFECT Counsel. Scripture Basis: Isaiah 9:6.

We can have an amazing calm in the midst of this chaotic ole world. The Lord is Faithful To Me; The Lord Will Strengthen Me; The Lord Will Protect Me.  Scripture Basis: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 .

Jesus’ grace is enough for every need in my life. GRACE ENOUGH - For My Financial Needs; For My Physical Needs; For My Family Needs; For My Future Needs.