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Life is precious, but we never know how much of it we have. In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark explores Jesus’ parable of the fig tree, the urgency of repentance, and the call to live fully. Read the full sermon here.

“What makes us think rushing will help us find our way?” This week, Pastor Mark reflects on the Good Samaritan, the story of Mary and Martha, and why slowing down is essential for our faith. Read the full sermon here.

What if we don’t see the full picture? This week, Pastor Mark explores the Transfiguration—where the disciples caught a glimpse behind the veil. Read the full sermon here.

Jesus encounters a woman whose extravagant love challenges social expectations, teaching us powerful lessons about compassion, radical hospitality, and what it means to truly see each other. Click through to reflect more deeply on Pastor Mark Hanna’s sermon, “Shown Great Love.”

“Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect another?” John the Baptist wasn’t the only one with expectations about the Messiah. We all have moments where we wonder if God is working in the way we had hoped. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores what happens when God’s kingdom shows up differently than we expect—and why that might be the best news of all. Read the full sermon here.