Storing Up The Good

Jesus taught “Judge not lest ye be judged.” Yet only a few verses later we discover Jesus teaching us the correct way to judge someone else (as well as ourselves!) In this sermon we study Luke 6:43-45 and along the way will review 4 ways to store up good within our hearts.

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RELATE @ Work

Work could be considered worship if we do it right! I give Biblical advice to employers and employees alike for how they should relate... at work. From Ephesians 6:5-9.

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Friend or Fool?

Does BFF stand for Best Friend Forever or Baloney From a Fool? In this audio from Sunday's sermon I share 6 traits to look for in a friend. "Friend or Fool" uses Ephesians 5:15-20 for a Biblical text.

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Adventurous Expectations

What do you expect out of life? Are you hopeful about your future? The Message version of Romans 8:15 tells us that this resurrection life of the Christ-follower should be "adventurously expectant." In this Church Requel audio sermon from June 22, 2014, I talk about 7 ways we can remain adventurously expectant no matter what.

#075: Who's Pushing Your Buttons?

This week we talk about four ways people often express their anger - the Machine Guns, the Mutes, the Martyrs, and the Manipulators. Then we talk about the first strategy to use when you are angry and you want to keep it under your control.

Music for this week's podcast is "Move" by Mercy Me.

#070: My Identity In Christ

When you know who you are in Christ, it changes how you see yourself and everyone else! Pastor Steve Thoman discusses the first three fingerprints of our Christian ID. Also Mark and Steve talk about the book bag giveaway, the record attendance at CR, and Mark's visit to another new church - The Summit Church in  Green, Ohio.

Music for this week's podcast is Praise Like Fireworks by Rend Collective Experiment.

066: Do I Know Who I Am?

Once you know who you really are, you are going to be able to handle life so much better. In this first lesson of the Creating a Positive ID sermon series, we learn the 4 benefits of knowing who you really are - maturity, responsibility, priorities, and destiny!

Music for this week's podcast is "Identity" by Israel Houghton.

#052: Toxic Influences

This week I talk about the week after Easter and the fun involved in keeping the excitement level high. We also include the second sermon in the Toxic series, "Toxic Influences."

Music for this week's podcast is "Rise Up and Praise Him" by Paul Baloche.

Thanks for Nothing

There are down times in our lives when our soul says, "Thanks for nothing," times when our dreams don't seem to come true. Join Pastor Mark from Church Requel as we examine Joseph's life to learn 6 ways to remain U.P.B.E.A.T. in these down times.

Joy and Doubt

Doubt is the great robber of joy.  Without faith we can't believe that God is with us or that He cares or that He has any help.  In this Church Requel talk, Pastor Mark affirms that God gives wisdom generously to all without reproach.