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Have you ever wondered how you can be optimistic in times of despair? If so, this message is for you. Learn what Chester Nimitz, Commander of the Pacific Fleet in WWII, and the Prophet Isaiah can teach us about resilience.
What can we learn about God's love from the life of Queen front man, Freddie Mercury? Check out this week's The Monday Wrap to find out. Our guiding verse is Romans 5:8. You won't want to miss this one!
Where is your focus this Christmas season? Are you focused on Christ or the millions of other things vying for your attention? In today's message, based on John 1:19-28, we'll see what we can learn from John the Baptist about how to properly focus our attention this Christmas season. Enjoy!
As we face the battles of life, we might wonder what a true warrior for Christ looks like. Well, Paul gives us some indication in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, but his list of attributes may not be quite what you expect. Are you intrigued? Then take a listen to this episode of The Monday Wrap. Enjoy!
Have you ever experienced something that was inconvenient? Sure...we all have. Well, I want to submit to you that Hebrews 5:7 contains an inconvenient truth...something with which we must come to terms if we are to live our lives of faith with eyes wide open. Want to know what that inconvenient truth is? Then take a listen to this episode of The Monday Wrap. Enjoy!
We are God's dwelling place. What a radical thought that was in the first century world and still is today! We are not simply spectators in this life of faith; we have an important and decisive role to play. To learn more, take a listen to this episode of The Monday Wrap. Enjoy!
Are you the type who likes to devise your own plans? How often do you wait on God for His vision, purposes, and guidance? We are so accustomed to doing things our way that we too often ignore God's will for our lives and our churches. In this message entitled "True Vision" based on Proverbs 29:18, we tackle the notion of "prophetic vision." You won't want to miss it! Enjoy!
If you think you can get through life, be successful, and do the things God has called you to do while excluding prayer, then you are in for a rude awakening. As believers in Christ Jesus, our lives should be defined by and focused on prayer. Indeed, prayer should be the centerpiece of our being. If you want to learn more about prayer and how we at Jerusalem Chapel Church are going to work toward becoming prayer warriors, then this message is for you! Enjoy!
Is your life defined by the human element...the sinfulness and disobedience that keep you distant from God? Would you like to neutralize the human element in your life with a healthy dose of the divine element? If so, then this message is for you. Join Pastor Mark as he dives into Mark 8:31-38 in a message appropriately entitled "The Human Element." Enjoy!
Has God's Spirit been poured into you? If so, are you using the power of this Spirit in you to grow into the person God wants you to be and to maximize your use of the spiritual gift(s) He has given you? In this message, Pastor Mark challenges us through Joel 2:23-29 to be all we can be for Christ--to accept that God has poured His Spirit into us and, because of this, to dedicate our lives to His service. You won't want to miss this message!
Are you a procrastinator? Do you find yourself putting off until tomorrow what could get done today? If so, then this week's message entitled "Right Now" from Matthew 4:18-22 is for you. Join us as we allow God's Word to challenge us in our walks of faith. Pastor Mark wants to help you follow God...right now!
What is your purpose in life? Why were you formed by God? What is the reason for your existence? These are the questions we tackled at Jerusalem Chapel Church on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in a message entitled "Formed" based on Jeremiah 1:4-10. If you want to deepen your understanding of God's plan for your life, then this message is for you.
Do you want to experience Philadelphia Freedom? Are you curious to know what Philadelphia Freedom is? If so, then you need to listen to this teaching on Revelation 3:7-12. Join us for a very special episode of the The Monday Wrap as we seek to better understand the wonderful freedom that is available to all of God's people!
Have you ever felt beat up, depressed, torn down, or ripped apart? If so, this message is for you! We serve a God who can take broken things and make them Unbroken. Join us for this week's Monday Wrap as Pastor Mark delves into Psalm 51:16-19. And, remember, you are always welcome at the Chapel!
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This is a summary of the Sunday message at Jerusalem Chapel Church for August 22, 2021. The message is entitled "The Least of These" and is based upon Matthew 25:35-40. As followers of Christ, we are most definitely called to serve others. But how and why do we serve? These are the questions we tackle in this episode. We hope you enjoy!
This is a summary of the Sunday message at Jerusalem Chapel Church for August 15, 2021. The message is entitled "Simple Prayer; Might Results" and is based upon 1 Chronicles 4:10, the Prayer of Jabez. What a beautiful verse detailing the provision, power, and protection of God! We hope you enjoy!
This is the summary for our message on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Jerusalem Chapel Church. How do you define obedience to God? That's the question we take up in this episode. We hope you enjoy!
This is a summary of my Sunday morning message from Jerusalem Chapel United Brethren Church on August 1, 2021. This was my first Sunday as pastor of this church. May the Lord bless our time together!
Teamwork, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bible have more in common than you might think. Indeed, teamwork is, in many ways, at the heart of the other two. Check out this episode of The Message to learn more.
In this new series, we're going to explore Christian principles found in the U.S. Constitution. Justice--a principle central to the heart of God--is the subject of this episode. We hope you enjoy!
Did you ever think you could learn good character from a mega-rock star? Jon Bon Jovi can teach us something about giving to those who are in need, and his life serves as example for all of us. Join us on this episode of The Message to see how.
What can we learn about kindness from one of the greatest rock-n-rollers of all time? Check out this episode of The Message to see!
What can Huey Lewis and the News teach us about teamwork? Find out by joining us on this episode of The Message. Enjoy!
Have you ever thought of U2's Bono as a teacher? After listening to this episode of The Message, I think you'll agree that we can learn a lot from this rock-n-roller about courage. Enjoy!
What do you think you can learn from the rock-n-roll band Def Leppard? Check out The Message for this week to find out! Enjoy.
If you want to have influence, then you must grow. Stagnate people do not attract others and, thus, they do not encourage change in people's lives. Want to be an influencer? Cultivate a growth-mindset. Listen to The Message for more!
How can you influence others if you cannot influence yourself? This is a basic question with which we must all grapple if we seek to make a difference in the lives of others. Join me on The Message to learn more!
Liars are not influencers. Deceivers are not influencers. Want to be an influencer? Then be a straight shooter! If you want people to look up to you, then you must make candor part of your character toolbox. Take a listen to The Message this week for more. Enjoy!
Influence begins with vision. If your sights are set on the wrong things, then your influence will be limited. However, set your sights on the right things...and there's no telling what heights you'll achieve. Listen to this week's Message for more details. You won't want to miss it!
From all of us at The Message, we want to wish you a Happy New Year. May 2020 be your best year ever!!!
From our family to yours, we hope you have a very Merry Christmas! God bless. The Message
Are you motivated to be an influencer? If so, then start by being an optimist. No one wants to follow a killjoy or a melancholy spirit. However, people will line up behind someone who is encouraging, positive, and inspiring. Listen to this episode of The Message for more!
Influence is not for the cowardly! If you want to make a difference in the world, then you have to show a little backbone. See what we mean in this episode of The Message. Enjoy!
If you want REAL influence in people's lives, then try starting off with a little kindness. Grace, a smile, and some encouraging words can go a long way in making a difference in the lives of others. Listen to today's Message for more information. Enjoy!
Think you can be an influencer and be callous, harsh, and uncaring? Think again! True influencers are those who show compassion. Check out this episode of The Message to learn more. Enjoy!
On this SPECIAL episode of The Message, my four year old son, Levi, will tell us about bald eagles...and other assorted, random things. You won't want to miss it.
An often overlooked leadership trait is humility. We too often think leaders must be brash, over-confident, and "full of themselves," but this is simply not the case. Join us on this week's episode of The Message as we applaud the humble leader.
Confidence is one of the most fundamental character traits of influencers. Do you want to be an influencer? Then develop your confidence! But how do you do that? Take a listen to this week's episode of The Message for the answer. Enjoy!
OK, all you workaholics out there...how many times have you substituted your drive to achieve for a car drive with your kids? How many times have you tried to catch the next big deal instead of playing catch with your son? If this is you, then take a listen to The Message episode for this week. You won't want to miss it.
Have the technological gadgets in your life come to rule you? Is technology taking you away from your family? These are the questions we tackle in this episode of The Message. Join us for this very important podcast!
Your kids see what you do, and they so often imitate what you do. So, what you do matters! Join us on The Message as we talk about this very simple but important principle. Don't miss it!
Are you an angry father? If not, are you a father who has ever let his anger get the best of him? Or are you a father who wants to be sure anger is not a problem in the future? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, take a listen to this week's podcast. You may find it helpful. Enjoy!
Are you a father? What are your greatest failures? In this five-part series, we're going to look at the biggest parenting mistakes committed by most fathers. And the first mistake is when we don't give enough time to our kids. Won't you join us for this new and informative series?
How does reverb relate to our lives of faith? Find out in this episode of The Message! Enjoy!
Do you ever say negative things about yourself...to yourself? If so, you need to listen to this episode of The Message. Enjoy!
Have you ever done anything absolutely on your own? I doubt it. Most everything we do in life requires the assistance of others. Take a listen to this week's Message to learn more. Enjoy!
Externals are great, but what's on the inside is really what matters. You've heard this before, but have you ever had it related to an electric guitar. Check us out. Enjoy!
Have you ever tried to live your life unplugged? Check out this week's episode of The Message as we discuss life without power. We hope you enjoy!
There is just something about guitar chords that sounds beautiful! What can this teach us about life? Check out this week's podcast to find out. Enjoy!
It's impossible to rock your relationships without loyalty and trust. People must know they can count on you before they'll invest emotionally, spiritually, and temporally in you. Join us on this week's The Message as we take a look at this very important principle.
In order to have truly rockin' relationships with others, we must be willing to give of ourselves. If we hold back, then our songs will be more like dirges. Join us on this week's The Message broadcast to see exactly what we mean.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T., find out what it means to me...and YOU! Want to rock your relationships? Then you need to respect others--plain and simple. Join us on The Message to hear more about this truth.
Love is the center of all things, including our personal relationships. If you want to rock your relationships, then you must love. Join us this week on The Message as we discuss this most important topic.
How willing are you to open up to those closest to you? Your answer to this question will largely determine how rockin' your relationships are. Join us this week as we discuss the matter of transparency on The Message.
In this series, "The Music Behind Rockin' Relationships," we are going to look at the six necessities for great interpersonal relationships. These principles work for spouses, friends, family members, work associates, and acquaintances. And the first principles is forgiveness. Won't you join us? You won't regret it!
Have you ever thought about quitting? Sure you have! We all have! But what do you do with that impulse? That's the question we wrestle with on today's episode of The Message. We hope you enjoy!
Do you succumb to negative self-speak? Do you put yourself down on a regular basis? If so, you may be placing your confidence in the wrong place. Join us on this very important episode of The Message. Enjoy!
Gossip is a success killer. If you want to ensure failure, then become a gossiper. Join us on this episode of The Message as we discuss this important "confession" of failure. Enjoy!
Have you said, "It's not my fault" today? If so, are you taking responsibility for your actions, or are you passing the proverbial buck. Join us today as we talk about this common confession of failure.
How many times have you said, "I can't!" Well, can you? Find out on this episode of The Message. Enjoy!
How we treat others is a significant factor in our success. So, let's learn to treat other well! Join us on this episode of The Message as we discuss this important secret. Enjoy!
Negative criticism is a part of life. What we do with negative criticism can either give us life or snatch it from our hands. Join us on this week's episode of The Message as we discuss the criticisms of others. Enjoy!
We often avoid failure at all costs. However, sometimes it is good for us to fail. How can this be? Find out on this episode of The Message.
Success is not random. It starts with setting goals. Join on this episode of The Message as we discuss the art of goal-setting. Enjoy!
If you want to see success in your life, then you must get real. Yes, really! Stop faking it, and just be YOU. We hope you enjoy this week's episode.
Living successfully requires serving selflessly. Say that ten times quickly! I hope you can join us for this week's Message. Enjoy!
Our children can teach us just as much as we can teach them, especially when it comes to the matter of patience. Join us this week as we flesh out this truth of parenting. We hope you enjoy!
What we leave behind for our children is one of the gems of parenting! Check out this week's episode to get the full scoop. We hope you enjoy!
Have you ever thought of service to your children as a gem of parenting? Join us this week to see what we mean. Have a great week!
Being a parent means you are a member of something precious and priceless, namely, family. Join us for this week's podcast on the gems of parenting.
Parenting is one of the most difficult endeavors known to humankind! However, there are some gems in the rough. In this series, we'll look at five of these gems, starting with love. We hope you'll join us!
We have a tendency to look down our noses on people...until we notice how ugly our noses are! Join us on this episode of The Message.
Humility can break down walls! Join us on The Message this week to see what we mean. Have a great week!
Nice people are not all created equally. See what we mean by listening to this episode of The Message.
Sometimes we think we have to go out looking for a fight. But this is not true. Our calling is to live our lives with virtue.
We don't have run from our tigers. We can confront them through God's power. Learn more in this episode of The Message.
This is a special mid-week episode of The Message. It is based on a recent sermon of mine about the opportunities God gives us in life. I hope you'll listen and enjoy!
The company we keep is important! Come find out why in this episode of The Message. Enjoy!
If we live with good character when we're young, then we won't live with regret when we're old. Come see what we mean!
We are often too busy. If we want real success, then we need to focus on a few of the most important things in our lives. Join us on this episode of The Message.
Have you ever noticed that some people think everything's an emergency? But is everything an emergency? Join us today as we briefly discuss this matter.
On behalf of The Message and Inquiry for Today, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
This Episode #1 in a 10-part series on life principles to live by. I hope you'll join us!
We are re-inventing The Message! Join us next week as we begin short, weekly messages meant to inspire and encourage. Won't you join us?
We like to be first; God asks us to be last. What's that all about? Join us today and find out.
Old age isn't the end. In some ways, it's just the beginning! Join us for today's message!
Happy Easter 2018! Hey, how do you face obstacles in your life? Often times, we try to handle them on our own without God's help. Let's see what God has to say about that strategy in today's message.
Paul tells us that we are to possess the mind of Christ. What does he mean? Join me today as we find out what God's Word says.
Many of us want to achieve worldly stardom and fame. But Jesus tells us that this is the wrong focus. Join me today to see where our focus should be.
Sometimes the world looks at Christians as foolish. But God's Word tells us not to worry about the world's opinion. Indeed, we should embrace the fool role! Join me today to see what it means to be a fool for God.
Sometimes we like to go at life alone. But the call of Christ is to follow Him. Join me in today's message.
Sometimes we want to give up in our lives of faith. But God's Word encourages us to persist and even gives us an object lesson in doing so. Join me for today's lesson!
Sometimes we just want to talk the talk of faith. But Jesus calls us to a greater work; he calls us to walk the walk of faith. Join me in today's message.
What does the life of a servant of God look like? How can we "be all we can be" for God? This is the topic of today's message. Please join me as we delve into God's Word.