Romans 12:7 – …if service, I our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching… 1 Corinthians 12:28 – And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. Romans 12:8 – the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; … Read more
Romans 12:8 – …the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:13 – Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 1 Corinthians 12:10 – …to another the working of miracles, to … Read more
In this sermon from Pastor Mark, he expands upon gifts of service like mercy, hospitality, discernment, helps/service, administration, giving, and faith.
1 Corinthians 12:7 – To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. My mom and dad got married and had me, the first of five kids, at a young age. Like Jesus, my dad was named Joseph and worked a job swinging a hammer to feed his family. My dad … Read more
Romans 16:14 – Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them. The cool thing in this part of the passage is a list of men who are doing ministry together, shoulder-to-shoulder. Women and men build their relationships differently – you probably have noticed this. Women build their relationships face-to-face. For … Read more
Romans 16:3-5 – Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. Greet also the church in their house. In this long list of names Paul mentions in Romans 16, we … Read more
Romans 16:1-16 – I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well. Greet Prisca and … Read more
In Romans 16:1-16, Pastor Mark teaches a passage with a long list of names written by Paul, showing that all people are fascinating and every testimony is important.
Romans 12:13 – Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. The area surrounding Scottsdale, Arizona, where I have the honor of being a senior pastor, has become the fastest-growing area in the entire country. Especially as churches, businesses, and life, in general, are still closed in many parts of the … Read more
Romans 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Every Saturday, I go outside, because we’re in Arizona and I can, and I spend time not … Read more
Romans 12:4-8 – For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in … Read more
2 Peter 1:1 – Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: Think for a moment all the titles you hold. Consider family titles like mother/father, or sister/brother. Consider work titles like CEO, … Read more