On the one-year anniversary of the Compelling Love Giving Campaign, Pastor Mark shares the latest information on the renovation project followed by a message from Judges 4-5 exploring the nature of faith.

"Experience," Aldous Huxley said, "is not what happens to a man. It is what a man does with what happens to him." What are you doing with what happens to you? This question voices one of the mega themes in Judges. What are you doing with what happens to you? What are you learning? To learn nothing from our life experience is tragic to say the least. This message explores some of the things experience teaches us, if we're willing to listen.

In this stand alone message from the book of Ephesians, Pastor Mark talks about the things that hold us in their grip and the power of Christ alone to set us free.

Othniel, Ehud and Shamgar are the first three judges mentioned in the book of Judges. David takes a look at their stories and underlines the need for us to be ready and willing to use our gifts and skills to do whatever God puts before us when he calls.

In this third installment in our series from the book of Judges, Pastor Mark addresses the question, "Where is God When People Fail?" He also takes a look at the proper response to the problem of evil in the world, in the wake of the recent tragedy at the Boston Marathon.

Why do God’s people fail? Why do people who have a knowledge of God, people who’ve had encounter after encounter with God, fall away? Knowing the difference between right and wrong, why do they choose to do wrong? And why, having done wrong, do so many of God’s people stubbornly refuse to change? In this second message from the book of Judges, Pastor Mark looks at three reasons why God's people fail.

Do you know Judges? In this introductory sermon to the Book of Judges, Pastor Mark explores a handful of mega themes that emerge from the book with an emphasis on the question, "Who will be your King?"

Is the Easter story true? Why should we believe that Jesus of Nazareth died, rose from the dead and alive, changes people’s lives today? In this follow up to Palm Sunday, Pastor Mark examines the evidence of the resurrection.

How many of you love a good mystery? Mystery is one of those words that Christians must become comfortable with. In fact, to be a Christian is to embrace mystery because, as one church historian wrote, "Jesus is the mystery of mysteries." With the backdrop of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on what became known as Palm Sunday, Pastor Mark explores the mystery of mysteries.

We hear a lot about how important doubt is to progress in business, science and sociology. But what happens when we take this notion and plant it in the rich soil of Christian tradition and theology? David looks at what the Bible has to say about doubt and its effects on the followers of Jesus Christ.

It sounds like fun, life without rules, breaking all the rules, but rebellion has consequences. How do you know if you’re in rebellion? How do you get in touch with your rebellious ways, with a rebellious heart, with a rebellious spirit? And, specifically, how do you know if you’re rebelling against God? This messages examines the six tests of a rebellious heart.

Everywhere we look we see the lingering effects of past hurt -- divided churches, broken families, destroyed relationships. When we fail to deal with our pain in a biblical way, bitterness is often the result. This message addresses the question: How do we free our souls from the root of bitterness before it grows up to trouble and defile us?

Do you know the secret to contentment? We certainly all know the all-too-familiar opposite of contentment. Marketing firms are adept at rubbing our sense of discontentment with what we own, how we look, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. This message looks at the roots of our discontent and offers a straightforward solution for finding true peace.

Is there a more confusing topic than anger? It has so many disguises. It's both commended and condemned in scripture. How are we to know the difference between what the Bible calls righteous anger and unrighteous anger? And how do we learn to control our temper while lengthening our fuse? This message addresses these questions and more.

Love is a strong emotion that has made many a man and woman come unglued. But most of what we call “love” is something much, much less than God intended it to be. David compares our ideas of love to God’s definition of love and proposes a way forward toward genuine and lasting love.

Anxiety is definitely on the rise and the followers of Jesus are not immune. What do we do with the tremendous pressure? How do we handle one stressful circumstance after another? What do we do with our worry? This message examines the destructive nature of worry and the Bible cure for a troubled mind.

We all have regrets. There are things in our past we wish we could change. David unpacks how the Bible calls us to turn to God, feel Godly sorry that brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets.

Depression is a major public health problem. If you don't suffer from depression, someone you love probably will. What will you say to them? How will you help? This message explores what the Bible says about the causes and cures of depression.

Throughout the Bible, we encounter a divine being who's filled with emotion--a God who's absolutely passionate, furious at times, outraged and even violent in his responses. This message examines the beauty of a God who feels deeply and what that means for us.

In this introductory message, Pastor Mark explains the reasons behind his decision to open the New Year with a series on emotions.

It's getting harder and harder to be a biblical people in America today, harder to hold to an orthodox interpretation of the scriptures, harder to resist the pressure of the culture to conform. This New Year's message explores how Christians and non-Christians down through the ages have misinterpreted the Bible and how the Bible should be read today.

One of the most common mistakes people make is wrongly evaluating another person's potential or ability. No one in history was more underestimated than Jesus Christ. On this fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Mark takes a look at the unexpected circumstances of his birth.

What does a real servant of God look like? We have many “pictures” of servants in the history of the church. We even have many, often times conflicting, pictures of Jesus. So what does the true servant of God look like? David turns to Isaiah 50 to see the biblical portrait of what a servant of God looks like.

Isaiah's second Song of the Servant reveals the calling of the Servant of the Lord and, by extension, God's call on the lives of each of his followers. If you're struggling to find purpose in life, this message is for you!

Whether or not you were pleased with the recent presidential election, Jesus points us back to the source of all authority. He reminds us that God’s Kingdom is greater than Caesar’s kingdom. He asks us to give to God what is God’s. David takes a deeper look at what this means for us today.

Understanding the battle.

When the Holy Spirit comes in power you can be certain it’s for his purposes. And sometime he wants us to speak on his behalf. Join David as he takes a closer look at how the followers of Jesus can draw on the Holy Spirit's power to say the righ the at the right time.

Using the first several verses of Acts 13 as a guide, Mark explores a handful of practical things you can do to increase your ability to hear God.

There's a dividing line in the church today over whether or not you believe God is a God who spoke or a God who speaks. Mark explores the contemporary ways God speaks to us and the reasons why hearing the voice of God is important.

If the foundation for knowing God's will is to know God better, why is it so hard for us to get clear on what God wants? Perhaps it's because we're at cross purposes with God. Perhaps it's a question of surrender. Or maybe we simply don't believe God loves us enough to reveal his will to us. Do you have a decision to make? This message is for you!

When the Holy Spirit comes in power you can be certain it’s for a purpose. Sometimes the experience of God can be so amazing that we get so caught up in the gifting God has given us that we can begin to think the experience is all about us. But Holy Spirit power serves God’s purposes, as David illustrates from Peter’s famous sermon in Acts 2.

Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is he here? How do we learn to move in his power? Too ambitious for a single message? Perhaps but necessary as we lay a foundation for a deeper discussion on hearing the voice of God.

How much of God are you releasing in your world? This message takes a look at a number of things that are not required to release healing and the one thing that is.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit often marks the beginning of a deeper experience of God. This messages examines Jesus' famous promise of power and what can happen when the followers of Jesus get plugged in.

In this opening message on the person and work of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Mark explores the cure for humdrum Christianity and the importance of a rational and yet experiential faith.

In this final message in the YOU series, Pastor Mark looks at perils and pitfalls of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Micah tells us loving mercy is part of the normal life of those who serve God. What does that even mean? David takes a look at how God has shown his people what mercy is and why his followers should be first in line to show mercy to others.

Throughout history, there are certain things that have always preceded revival--a rising discontent with ones current experience of God, cries of injustice and the removing of obstacles to name a few. This message talks about preparing the way for a major move of God and what we can expect when Jesus comes in power.

Are you living by God's standards? It's an important and uncomfortable question especially for Christian leaders but it's a question that has to be answered. This message challenges Christian leaders, and everyone else, to lead by example.

God has shown us what is good and fair, and what is right. He has called those who claim to be his followers to act justly. But what does that even mean? What did it mean for the people of the Bible, and what does it mean for us today? What does it look like? David tackles these questions and more.

We see the signs of entropy all around us so it should be no surprise when it shows up in the church. This message examines the twin sins of procrastination and living in the past and calls the followers of Jesus to take up the Cause of Christ in our generation.

Living by faith in anxious times is a challenge especially when our prayers are unanswered, God's answers aren't what we had in mind or our idea of God's character doesn't seem to line up with our circumstances. This messages examines the things that rock our faith and what we can do about them.

How merciful are you? This message examines the depth of God's mercy for us while uncovering the reasons behind our reluctance to extend mercy to others.

Do you have a problem with God? No? Are you sure? This message examines three behaviors that might point to an underlying problem with God.

Failure is a regular part of life. Have you ever done something that utterly contradicted your profession of faith, something you knew was wrong? How do you respond? What do you do when you've blown it colossally? This message offers a roadmap for reconciliation.

Why do some people run from God? What power is at work in the heart of the prodigal? This message examines the price we pay when we choose to run from God, his relentless pursuit of us, and the steps we need to take to come home.

Andy Comiskey, founder of Desert Streams Ministries, parallels his own story with that of the woman at the well in John 4. This is a powerful picture of how Jesus meets us where we are; a snapshot of his incredible mercy.

With the recent controversy over the existence of a literal hell, a number of important questions have been raised. Why should we believe in hell? Is hell compatible with God's love? Will anyone actually go to hell? This message addresses those questions and more.

Sometimes we try to earn God's approval through the things that we say and do. Sometimes we do good things because we want the approval of others and we want to look good. Join David as he looks at what the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector has to say about the unmerited grace of God extended to those who simply don't deserve it.

Jesus uses the parable of the widow and unjust judge in Luke 18 to prepare his disciples for the hard times that were to come. What happens to us today when hard times come 2000 years later? Do we give up? Do we lose heart? Join David as he takes a look at the importance of faith in God as the main way we don't lose heart.

Have you ever wondered what happens after we die? Are you looking forward to spending eternity floating around heaven? This message addresses the exciting truth of our return to planet earth.

In the swirl of questions surrounding the soon coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, one question emerges: What is he hoping to find when he gets here? This message examines the inevitability of the second coming and our responsibility to be ready.

Summary: The Lord's Supper is a special part of our worship. More than just a symbol or a memorial, the followers of Jesus can expect to encounter, to spiritually commune with the risen Savior in the meal. If you've ever wondered why we eat the bread and drink the cup, this message is for you.

How are you spending the days you've been given? What are you doing with the resources you've been given? This message explores the forces driving our cultural obsession with things and it's underlying sin: greed.

Jesus said "Depart from me, I never knew you" to people who did amazing things in his name. This is one of the most sobering passages in the Bible for those who profess to follow Jesus. Join Matt as he finishes the "Jesus Uncensored" series and takes a look at what these hard words of Jesus mean for us today.

A large part of the Bible is devoted to the issue of identity, specifically, who is Jesus and, by extension, who are you? This message answers the first question and explores the second. Are you a good starter or a good finisher? Are you a slave or free? How do you know you have true faith?

How do you respond when a loved one dies? Do you attempt to rewrite the past? Do you stoically accept the present? Or, do you look to the future? In this message, Jesus shows us how to grieve while underlining the fact that death is not the end.

Are you afraid of completely turning your life over to Jesus? This message explores the qualities that make Jesus a great leader and what happens when we surrender completely to him.

Jesus said: "When I am lifted up...I will draw all people to myself." This message addresses the supremacy of Christ and the responsibility of every believer to lift him up in an increasingly pluralistic society.

In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Mark underlines the fact that Jesus is not only God with us but God for us, God over us and God in us!

John Stott said, "You cannot call Jesus the Great, comparable to Alexander the Great, Charles the Great, or Peter the Great. Jesus is not the great; he is the only. He has no peers, no rivals, no successors." This message looks at the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the responsibility of every believer to imitate the incarnation and make the invisible God visible today.

Not a day goes by without news of a new threat to our health and safety. How does that make you feel and, more importantly, how do you respond? In this message, Pastor Mark talks about a healthy response fear and what you should do when everything you hold dear is hanging in the balance.

What do you do when the tables are turned, when the people who’ve wronged you are suddenly at your mercy, when circumstances change and you’re presented with an opportunity to repay evil for evil? This message deals with the devastating consequences of getting even and the steps you have to take to do good to those who hurt you.

Thomas Edison once said: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work." This message addresses the questions: How do you recognize a God-given opportunity, how do you get more God-given opportunities and what do you do with them once you get them?

What do you do when you're not where or who you thought you'd be, when your God-given dreams haven't been realized, when things aren't working out the way you thought they would, when you feel like you're marking time? This message addresses the issue of delayed or shattered dreams.

Rudyard Kipling wrote: "If you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two impostors just the same..." This message takes an in depth look at the special temptations that come with success and what to do when things go horribly wrong.

This message looks at the crippling effects of dysfunction in family life, at what happens when members of a family choose not to fulfill their appointed roles and the fact that God can still work through them while he continues to work on them.

You are the battlefield. The enemies of God seek to control your mind so they can control you. But you have a role in the battle. David closes this series on spiritual warfare by sharing how we can join in the the fight alongside God in the battle for our minds.

We're in a war. We need to know the enemy's tactics of accusation, violence, and deception. But even more, we need to know our weapons - the blood of Christ, the call to endurance, and the call to respect the power of words.

The name "Satan" means "the accuser." One of the ways he engages us is by regularly reminding us of our sins. This message addresses the flood of accusations we're confronted with every day, our inadequate responses and the triumph of the work of Christ on the cross to free us from condemnation.

Understanding the mechanics of temptation is critical to overcoming it. This message uses the temptation of Christ to expose our vulnerabilities and remind us of what's truly at stake.

Satan's primary way of working against humanity is through deception. To stand against such an enemy, we must be aware of how he works. Pastor Mark draws from the story of the Fall in Genesis 3 to help understand how this enemy works.

Elisha's prayer: "Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see," needs to be the prayer of every Christian every day. Our unwillingness to acknowledge the activity of demonic forces in every day life has made us easy targets. This message underlines the fact, if we're to live in freedom we have to be more spiritually aware.

Where do we draw the line on loving our enemies? Where did Jesus draw the line? David takes a deep look at Jesus throwing the moneychangers out of Temple to better understand if and when we should say "This far, but no further" to an enemy.

What we do matters. We often look to sources other than Christ to determine how to respond to an insult or offense. If we let him, Jesus changes everything, even how we view our enemies and respond to those who hurt us.

Loving those who don't seem worthy is something hard for everyone to learn. This week we are looking at how God approaches the problem, and some ways to help us do it!

Guest speaker Bennie Gonzales explores what Jesus means when he says, "Blessed are those who mourn..." in Matthew 5.

Jesus tells us to love our enemies. What does this even mean? Is this something that is practical for today? How do we love our enemies? Pastor David takes a practical look at what Jesus means when he tells us to love our enemies, and how we can live out that command in everyday life today.

Our brokenness over the sexual choices we've made and what we've experienced at the hands of others is infinitely varied. It stamps us, stains us and has a profound influence on our lives. In this final message, Mark Warner underlines the heart of Jesus for sexual sinners and sexual sufferers while reminding us all that the way we are is not the way we have to be.

Among the many lies being pedaled in our sex-saturated society is the lie of homosexuality. This message addresses the questions: What would Jesus say to the church about our treatment of homosexuals? And what would Jesus say to someone like Adam Lambert?

From the illusion of vulnerability to the problem of self-indulgence to the making of rationalizations, Pastor Mark explores the circumstances surrounding adultery and sexual sin and calls each one of us to look in the mirror.

With so many Christian marriages coming apart, Pastor Mark focuses on what the Bible says about marital love and offers five reasons for Christian couples to stay married.

This is the audio from the roundtable discussion on parenting that was held at the Freedom In The Father's Blessing conference at Vineyard OP in March 2011. The panel consists of Dr. Doug Weiss, Ed Tandy McGlasson, Diane Smith (MA, LCMFT) and Lead Pastor Mark Warner.