Episodes
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Mark 8:11–21 – Failing to See
Today we see two groups of people, looking at the exact same Jesus, but who will ultimately come to two different conclusions. From this, we'll learn the right posture to approach Jesus, as well as the dangers of unbelief as we follow Jesus.
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Mark 8:1–10 - Lessons from a Repeated Miracle
Why is it that we see virtually the same miracle performed twice by Jesus in Mark's Gospel? One, because this teaches us that we're often slow to understand and quick to forget how Jesus is our Provider. But also, we are reminded in this miracle of some wonderful truths about how the Lord sees us...
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1 Peter 4:12–19 - Resolutions to Persevere through Suffering
In this message from guest speaker Adam Derus from Calvary Church in Lancaster, we'll learn how the apostle Peter anticipates suffering in our lives and exhorts his readers to persevere through suffering and fully entrust our souls to God. Peter encourages us through a series of commands to live...
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Mark 7:31–37 - He Has Done All Things Well
Today we encounter another healing of Jesus, and yet this time with a seemingly strange twist. He encounters a deaf and mute man, and in healing him, sticks his fingers in his ears and touches his tongue. While at first appearing to be strange, there are some beautiful truths we learn about the...
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Mark 7:24–30 - A Pleasing Faith
Join us today as we have guest speaker Ben Bailey teaching from Mark 7:24–30!
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Mark 7:14–23 - How to Become Clean
When it comes to medical issues, one of the worst things we can encounter is no diagnosis or a misdiagnosis. The same is true in the spiritual world. The answer to what is wrong with the world and with us is one of the most critical. Thankfully for us, we have a Great Physician in Jesus who can...
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Mark 7:1–13 - The Danger of Tradition
Traditions can be wonderful things. Who doesn't love a candlelight Christmas Eve service? But sometimes traditions, especially when it comes to the church and spiritual things, can get out of hand and even dangerous. In this message from Mark 7:1–13, we'll see Jesus confront the Pharisees for how...
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Mark 6:45–56 - Sailing with Jesus Through the Storms
In Mark 6:45–56, the disciples find themselves in the midst of yet another storm. Spiritually speaking, we may be in a season that feels like a storm. This passage gives us some timely reminders both of dangers we face as individuals and a church, as well as great comforts about the Lord Jesus.
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A Scattered People
Today we have guest speaker David Gundrum, the Director of Development and Expansion for the Bible Fellowship Church, speaking on the Commissions we see from God throughout the Bible, and how that applies to us in the church today.
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Mark 6:30–44 - Jesus the Good Shepherd
In last week's message, the question of "who is Jesus?" was raised without much of a definite answer. Herod was afraid that John the Baptist had been raised from the dead. In this message, however, we get an answer: Jesus is the Good Shepherd. From this beautiful truth, we'll learn four main…
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Mark 6:14–29 - How to Kill a Conscience
Most of us are probably very grateful for the warning we now get on our phones when we get a spam call. We happily ignore those, but what do we do when our conscience calls? In our passage today from Mark 6:14–29, we follow the tragic story of a man, Herod, who ignored his conscience time and…
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Mark 6:1–13 - Ministering Midst Unbelief
Today we have guest speaker Ben Bailey with us as he takes us through Mark 6:1–13.
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Mark 5:21–43 - Faith That Heals Two Daughters
Many speak of having faith, but what does that look like in practice? How can we find faith, and how can we grow in faith? In this passage from Mark 5:21–43, we see two remarkable instances of faith, from two individuals who could not be more different socially. From that, we'll learn five…
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Acts 8:26–40 - Living a Sent Life
How do we wisely engage in spiritual conversations with those who don't yet believe? Our tendency is to talk first, listen second. But in this message from Acts 8:26–40 from guest speaker Tim Zuck, we are reminded to listen first. Words are important, and speaking the Gospel is crucial, but the...
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Mark 5:1–20 - Jesus Versus a Legion
What is the spiritual realm actually like? Hollywood often depicts demons in movies, but what is demonic activity actually like? What does it seek to do? In this message from Mark 5:1–20, we'll see the reality of the spiritual realm, its influences, Christ's power over them, and then his purpose...
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Mark 4:35–41 - Caution: You Will Get Wet on this Ride!
One of the great misunderstandings of Christianity is that it will fix every single problem you have and make life easier. But the reality is, the Christian life is still filled with storms! This message from Mark 4:35–41 corrects many of the misunderstandings we have about storms in life, and...
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Mark 4:21–34 - Hearing and Sharing
Jesus tells us to hear His Word correctly, but then what? In this message from Mark 4:21–34, we see how hearing rightly naturally leads to sharing, and how we can have confidence as we do so.
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Mark 4:1–20 - How's Your Soil?
In this message from Mark 4:1–20, Jesus uses a metaphor for the spiritual life that is very familiar to a lot of us: plant care. He describes how the hearts of men and women can be likened to the soil of a garden. The success of the seed, which here represents the Word of God, depends on the...
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Mark 3:20–35 - The True Family of Jesus
Belonging and identity are interrelated. Who we belong to says something about who we are. In this message from Mark 3:20–35, misunderstandings regarding Jesus identity lead to the question: who does Jesus belong to? We'll then see Jesus make a stunning statement regarding who his true family is,...
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Mark 3:7–19 - True Discipleship
What is discipleship? In short, it's the lifelong journey of following Jesus. But how do we do that? What specifically does that look like? In this message from Mark 3:7–19, we'll see a wrong approach to discipleship demonstrated in the crowd, and the correct approach that Jesus himself calls us...
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Luke 15 - Jesus' Story of Two Lost Sons
What does it mean to be a son? In this message from Luke 15, we'll see how the two sons in Jesus' parable misunderstand sonship from two different angles, and how the Father corrects that misunderstanding. In doing so, we'll see the incredible love of the Father for us, and how that corrects our...
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Mark 2:23–3:6 - Collisions with the Religious
In this message, Pastor Ben explores the powerful encounters between Jesus and the religious leaders in Mark chapters 2 and 3. Through five specific "collisions," we see a radical, inviting Jesus who prioritizes the heart over legalism and relationship over ritual.Jesus didn't come for those who...
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Mark 2:18–22 - Fasting or Feasting
One of the main misunderstandings of Christianity is that it creates miserable people. And yet, Jesus compares Christianity to a wedding celebration! In this message from Mark 2:18–22, we’ll see how the Pharisees’ man-made rules and traditions created critical people and deceived people, and that...
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Mark 2:13–17 - Jesus, Friend of Sinners
As humans, we tend to be careful who we associate with or are seen with, which can be a good or bad thing. What shocked Jewish leadership, however, was when they saw Jesus openly and willingly hanging out with a rough crowd! Yet Jesus uses this as a tremendous teaching moment in Mark 2:13–17.…
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Mark 2:1–12 - Forgiven and Walking
What is a person's greatest need? In Mark 2:1–12, a paralytic man is brought to Jesus with the hope of being healed. But to the shock of everyone in the home, Jesus declares the man's sins forgiven. Why does Jesus say this, and what does it mean? In this message, we'll explore the greatest need a...
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Mark 1:40–45 - The Unclean Made Clean
We tend to resonate, relate, or sympathize with stories or movies about outcasts. Yet this story from Mark 1:40–45 tells us about an encounter Jesus had with an outcast of all outcasts: a man with leprosy. In this message, we'll see a number of surprising and shocking elements, all pointing to a...
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Mark 1:29–39 - A Day in the Life of Jesus
A popular trend on social media is to post "a day in the life" videos. But what if you could catch a glimpse into a day in the life of a perfect person? In our text today from Mark 1:29–39, we get just that. We see 24 hours with Jesus. How did he spend his time, and what did he prioritize? In...
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Mark 1:21–28 - The Authority of Christ
On this episode, we welcome guest speaker Ben Bailey! As he preaches from Mark 1:21–28 on the authority of Christ, we'll see Jesus's miraculous preaching and his miraculous power, and how that impacts our lives.
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Mark 1:16–20 - Gone Fishing
If you were starting a movement to transform the world, what kind of people would you hire? Celebrities? Influencers? People with great experience? What's remarkable about Christianity is that it begins with Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. In this message from Mark 1:16–20, we'll...
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Mark 1:14–15 - The Good News of God
Welcome to the rainy edition of Living Word Fellowship’s podcast! This message is from our outdoor Easter service, where we braved the rain and still worshipped the Lord joyfully together under a pavilion. In this Easter message, from Mark 1:14–15, we explore the Good News of God by seeing how it...
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Romans 5:6–8 - God Shows His Love for Us
One of humanity's most basic desires and needs is to be loved. And yet whether we find ourselves fulfilled in this area or unfulfilled, the Bible tells us that the love God shows us far surpasses any human love we can ever experience. On this Good Friday, we look at God's love displayed for us in...
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Mark 1:9–13 - Jesus in the Wilderness
We often come to God with our expectations. Yet when Jesus arrived on the scene, his actions surprised the people around him, including John the Baptist. Though Jesus’s actions in Mark 1:9–13 may seem unusual at first, they’re actually a fulfillment and foreshadowing of all that Jesus came to do.
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Mark 1:1–8 - In The Wilderness
Mark's Gospel begins in an unusual setting: the wilderness. Why is John the Baptist doing ministry and baptizing in the wilderness? What is its significance? In Mark 1:1–8, we see the promise fulfilled in the wilderness, the purpose of the wilderness, and the good news in the wilderness.
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2 Timothy 4:1–5 - The Preaching of the Word
How do we proclaim the Gospel in an ever-changing world with so much confusion on what is true and what is not? In this message, we'll see how Paul challenges us to stay faithful and level-headed in our proclamation of God's Word, even in the face of opposition.
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Acts 6:1–7 - The Priority of the Word
What place does the Bible have in our world today? In a world where there are plenty of physical needs that the church can meet, why focus on an ancient book like the Bible? In this message, we'll explore how the early church handled growth that came with increased needs, and what role the Bible...
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Hebrews 4:12–13 - The Power of the Word
As a church called "Living Word Fellowship", we ought to know what our name means! What does it mean that the Word is living? How is God's Word powerful? In this message we explore some misconceptions around God's Word, and unpack the truths we find in our church's theme verse from Hebrew 4:12–13.
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