“And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him [Samson] in Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.” – Judges 13:25 The work of the Holy Spirit in the life of Samson is truly incredible. Samson is divinely conceived, divinely dedicated, divinely destined, and divinely blessed. In the ancient world, when a leader was chosen, they … Read more
“You fathers—if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead? Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy … Read more
Because of Abraham’s sin, we have a constant war between the descendants of Ishmael and the descendants of Isaac. We saw that with the recent invasion and terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel. The corresponding global rise in antisemitism is demonic. The terrorist attack took place on a Saturday morning, which is the Jewish Sabbath. … Read more
En este sermón, el pastor Mark se explaya sobre los dones de servicio como la misericordia, la hospitalidad, el discernimiento, la ayuda/servicio, la administración, el dar y la fe.
1 Kings 19:13 – And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” God speaks in multiple ways throughout Scripture and, in this part of Elijah’s story, … Read more
1 Kings 19:11-12 – And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after … Read more
Luke 23:34 – And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. The stories of forgiveness we see throughout the Bible, and in our own lives on this earth, are mere shadows of the forgiving act Jesus Christ did for us on the … Read more
Genesis 30:27 – But Laban said to him, “If I have found favor in your sight, I have learned by divination that the Lord has blessed me because of you.” In John 8:44, Jesus speaks of those who lie as being “of [their] father the devil” and as a “murderer”. In Genesis over the past … Read more
Pastor Mark sits down with Trinity Church interns answering their questions on life, relationships, and Christianity. In this Ask Pastor Mark, answer your questions on, how to know if you’re in God’s will.
Acts 16:31-34 – And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all … Read more
Acts 10:28,44 – And he said to them, “You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean…the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. Prior to Acts … Read more
Acts 2:1-4 – When the day of Pentecost arrived…there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house…And divided tongues as of fire appeared…And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit… Over the years, many people have asked the question “What makes a church?” Is it the ornate, … Read more