The wellspring of living
Mark Brandon Alred Mark Brandon Alred

The wellspring of living

Romans 6:1-10

The world is a broken place, but there is a profound reality that gives a deep hope in the face of any and every circumstance. It has been the source of hope for God's people for over 2,000 years and can be yours also. Want to know what it is?

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A wellspring of sharing
Mark Brandon Alred Mark Brandon Alred

A wellspring of sharing

Philippians 2:1-11

In our search for meaning, significance, success, we are each longing for transcendence. But the way up is down. None of this can come through our usual means of hustle, intellect, power, or wealth. We won't find ourselves in gaining, but in losing. This is what Christ shows us.

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Our wellspring of love
Mark Brandon Alred Mark Brandon Alred

Our wellspring of love

John 10:22-33

If there is a God what is God like? Is God a maniacal tyrant, demanding obedience and subservience? An absent clockmaker? Or something worse? Is there any way to know? A long held Christian confession can help us navigate these important questions.

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This is everything
Mark Brandon Alred Mark Brandon Alred

This is everything

We’ve had to ask hard questions about faith over the last few years. And we’re left wondering if there's anything worth saving? Or maybe better yet anything that can actually save us? Is there a spring of life in this wasteland of death?

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Trembling and ecstatic
Mark Zack McCoy Mark Zack McCoy

Trembling and ecstatic

Trembling & ecstatic. The women at Jesus’ grave found themselves trembling and ecstatic. Their minds, hearts, and whole beings must have raced as they processed the news—Jesus is risen.

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When Jesus matches your extravagance
Mark Zack McCoy Mark Zack McCoy

When Jesus matches your extravagance

When you’ve worshiped Jesus with extravagant demonstrations of love—and then He applauds your extravagance, praises you the world over, and exceeds your love—that’s what this morning’s text is about.

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