Joy in the Blessings and Testings

How do we experience joy in both the blessings and testings of life.  Join Pastor Mark Pierce in this first sermon of four on the topic of Christian joy.  From James 1:2-12.

#164: Astonished Crowds

Don't you hate it when you have to suffer through a boring sermon? One thing we know about Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. It was anything but boring. The crowds were astonished! Join Pastor Mark Pierce from Church Requel as we study Matthew 7:28-29.

#162: Known By Jesus

Given the choice to be known by Jesus or to be known by your work, which would you choose? Join me this morning as we study Matthew 7:21-23.

#161: Known By Their Fruit

We should have the right to examine our Christian leaders' lives to discover if their walk matches their talk. Join Pastor Mark Pierce as we study Matthew 7:15-20.

#160: The Narrow Gate

Does the Christian walk sometimes seem difficult? This should be no surprise since this is what Jesus said! Want to know more? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel for our study of Matthew 7:13-14.

#159: The Golden Rule

What's so golden about the golden rule? Other religions have said similar things as Jesus about how we treat other people. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 7:12.

#158: Ask, Seek, Knock

When Jesus tells us to "Ask, Seek, and Knock" for the good things, is he talking about rubbing the genie's bottle? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 7:7-11.

#157: Pearls and Swine

Did you know that there are times when you need to "back off" in sharing your good news - gospel message with others? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 7:6.

#156: Judging Myself

Does Jesus' instructions to "Judge not," mean that we are never to judge? You might be surprised at the answer. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 7:1-5.

#155: Living in the Moment

Do you find yourself constantly living in the future, wondering how things will work out? Or do you find yourself replaying something from the past over and over again in your mind? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:34.

#154: Our Top Priority

Our top priority in life has a lot to do with the degree of anxiousness and worry we experience. Join Pastor Mark Pierce as we study Matthew 6:31-33.

#153: Beyond Fashion

"I don't have a THING to wear!" Have those words ever come from your lips? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:27-28.

#152: Anxiety Attack

If I give myself up completely to treasure the right treasure, who's going to treasure me? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:25-26.

#151: Double Minded

It's easy to be "double-eyed"... unfocused... How do you keep your eyes focused on being rich towards God? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:24.

#150: The Evil Eye

Do you have an "evil eye?" Don't know what an evil eye is? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:22-23.

#149: Treasure Focused

How do we live so we can be rich towards God? What is the truth about treasure? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:19-21.

#148: Secret Agent Fasting

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that Jesus thought you should try. But how should you go about it? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:16-18.

#147: Gloomy Faced Fasting

When you think of fasting, you probably think of food. But there are many different thing to fast and five good reasons to do it. Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:16-18.

#146: God Father's Protection

We should pray for God to "not lead us into temptation." But does God ever tempt us? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:13.

#145: The Double Standard

How tough is it for you to ask God to "forgive you as you have forgiven other people?" Stay tuned for insight from Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as we study Matthew 6:12-15.