Lost & Found

Our Easter message this year focuses on the Prodigal Son. If we find ourselves LOST, a u-turn is usually a good idea. Have you ever heard the GPS say, “Please turn around?” Sometimes the Holy Spirit whispers that to us too. The Biblical word for this is repentance. We examine the six-step process of how to R.E.P.E.N.T.

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Five Great Powers Of Life

What powers do you - as a Christ-follower - have available to you every single day? Today we examine the story of when the funeral procession meets Jesus in Luke 7:11-17. Not only do we recall a great miracle of Jesus, but we also discover 5 great powers available to us.

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Resurrection Reality

On Easter we celebrate the greatest day on our calendar - the day Jesus conquered death - for Himself and for all of His followers. Was the resurrection real? Is there any real evidence that would stand up to today’s skeptic? In this sermon we talk about 3 of the most often used challenges to Jesus’ resurrection. Then we pivot to the 4 ways that the reality of resurrection should change us.

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Setting Goals

Accomplishing a healthy goal requires that we first have one! Why do we need goals? Even more importantly, what kind of goal will God bless? In this audio sermon I help us to set God-sized goals in this 3rd talk on physical fitness.

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Principles For Lasting Change

Have you ever tried to make a good change in your life, only to find yourself back into your old bad habits? How do you make changes that stick? I talk about 6 Biblical principles for making lasting changes.

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Body Motivation

What is the correct Christian motivation for taking care of our physical bodies? I propose six Biblical reasons why we should be as healthy as is possible.

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Radical Resurrection

For Church Requel's Easter morning, I talked about why belief in the resurrection is so important to our authentic Christian faith.

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Lifeless Lazarus

What do you do when you feel disappointed by Christ? Most Christ-followers experience a dark time of their soul when God does not respond the way they thought. In this podcast I consider the story of Mary, Martha and Lazarus from John 11 to discover how our faith survives grief and disappointment.

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The Easter Weekend

Pastor Mark talks about the Easter weekend, including his talk for the Good Friday service at Ontario Christian Fellowship, conversations with several CR folks, his children home for the holidays, and the Easter sermon, "The Divine Nature."

My Body Will Be Made Perfect

Romans 8:23 talks about our redeemed bodies. What will that be like? Join Pastor Mark as we discuss the physical continuity of our resurrected bodies. Also listen to Rachel Barr's story and why she also groans for her new and perfect body.

I Will Be Resurrected

Some Christians believe in their future resurrection because they should. Others believe in it because they want to - they hope it will happen. But can we really KNOW we will be resurrected? Join Pastor Mark of Church Requel as we study Romans 8:9-11.

Follow Me

Jesus says, "Follow me," no matter how we have failed to follow in the past.  That's what G.R.A.C.E. is all about.  Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel for this Easter story of resurrection and restoration.

Unbind Him

We learn six lessons from the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.  Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel in this study of John 11.

ARISE: Doubt and Resurrection

There are many ways our future resurrection benefits us today. But to really enjoy the benefits, we have to really believe we will be resurrected. Pastor Mark shares 5 steps to help us T.R.U.S.T. in our own resurrection from Luke 24:36-49.

ARISE: The Resurrection Parade

On Palm Sunday, Jesus began the Resurrection Parade that still continues today. On his triumphal entry to Jerusalem, the religious leaders got three things right about Jesus that we sometimes get wrong. Sadly they also got three things wrong about Jesus that we still sometimes get wrong today.

ARISE: New and Improved

We should be excited about our new and improved, resurrected bodies. When Christ-followers are resurrected, they will be raised imperishable, in glory, in power and will have spiritual bodies. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel to find out exactly what this will mean for us.

ARISE: What's the Big Deal?

What's the big deal about the resurrection? Why is it so important for the faith of a Christ follower? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we learn 8 basic truths about the resurrection.

You Defined: Life Reset

How do I die to my own sin and selfishness and live to God? Does the power of resurrection have any present day benefit? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Philippians 3:10-11 and Romans 6:5-11.