Everywhere you look; online, at work, even at home, people seem quick to take offense. But what if offense is more than just an emotion? What if it’s a trap?



This week in our series working through the book of Mark, Pastor Kevin teaches from Mark 7 and reveals how easily we can get caught in cycles of bitterness and division. Together we’ll learn that carrying offense blinds us spiritually, pulls communities apart, and keeps us from the freedom Jesus offers. Learn how to let go of grudges, find forgiveness, stay on mission, and shine bright in a dark world.



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In week 21 of our Gospel of Mark series, Pastor Kevin teaches from Mark 7:1-23, where Jesus challenges the religious leaders and reminds His disciples that it’s not what goes into a person that makes them unclean – it’s what comes out of their heart.



When we hold on to the wrong things, spiritual vision is impaired by the world. The good news? Jesus invites us to repent, turn our eyes back to Him, and live with hearts aligned to the Gospel. How can you clear what’s blinding you and refocus on Jesus today?



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In week 20 of our Gospel of Mark series, Pastor Kevin teaches from Mark 6:45-56, when Jesus walked on water and the disciples were terrified, thinking He was a ghost. This passage reminds us that everyone puts faith in something, but only Jesus is worthy of our trust. Sometimes God allows us to walk through storms so we can see His glory more clearly. Are you trusting Him in the middle of your storm?



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In week 19 of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor James Savage shares the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish (Mark 6:30-44). Even while tired and needing rest, Jesus showed compassion and made the most of a difficult day.



This passage reminds us that when we face bad days, we’re not alone.  Jesus lays out an insightful and wise plan that we can choose to implement when we face our worst days. With Jesus, we believe that Anything’s Possible – no matter how heavy the day feels.

In week 18 of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin Queen walks through Mark 6:7–13, where Jesus sends His disciples out for the first time to preach the Gospel. One of His instructions is to “travel light” – an instruction that still rings true today:  Carry less. Trust more.



When our hands are empty, our hearts are more open to receive what only God can provide. God is always preparing us for life in all it’s fullness. The call to mission isn’t about being fully equipped; it’s about being fully dependent. 



God is still inviting us into that kind of faith. Are you ready? Could we be someone who says ‘yes’ before we know all the steps? How can we learn to trust Him? What would our lives look like if we learnt to really ‘send it’? 

We all face rejection, hurt and moments of offense. In this next section of Mark, Ps. Kevin Queen unpacks how Jesus Himself experienced it in His own hometown—and John the Baptist even lost his life for standing firm in his faith. Rejection and offense are painful, but they don’t have to define us. Jesus shows us how to stay rooted in God’s truth, free from bitterness, and strong in the Spirit no matter what opposition comes our way.

What does it look like to push past fear, risk our reputation, and reach out to Jesus? In week 16 of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin shares stories from Mark 5:21-40. We see Jesus stop for a woman who had suffered for 12 years, before raising a little girl from the dead. These two very different people had one thing in common: desperate faith. Jesus meets us today with the same compassion, power, and perfect timing. No matter how long you’ve been waiting or how impossible it looks, you can trust His heart, His hand, and His timing. 

In week 15 of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin Queen shares two stories from Mark – two powerful moments where fear meets faith. In both stories, Jesus isn’t shaken. He’s sovereign.



Even with Jesus right beside them, the disciples panicked in the face of a storm. Jesus doesn’t run from storms or chaos. He speaks peace over them and brings restoration.



Fear can either shrink our faith or lead us straight into the arms of the One who calms the storm. Jesus wants us to step out of our comfort zone, so we can grow. 



So – how do we respond during a storm? What if that fear is the very place Jesus wants to show us His power?

In week 14 of our series on the Gospel of Mark, guest speaker Dave Stone looks at Mark 4:21-32. We see Jesus share short parables that reveal a massive kingdom truth: God’s power doesn’t need a platform, just a seed.



Through this imagery Jesus demonstrates how Kingdom impact often starts hidden, humble, and almost unnoticeable. In the hands of God, the smallest act of obedience can grow into something world-changing.



We don’t need to be impressive – just faithful. Even doing something small can still make a huge difference. You’ll never reap the harvest if you never plant the seed!

In a world obsessed with results, Jesus offers a better way. In one of His most misunderstood parables, Jesus reveals a kingdom truth that flips everything we think about faith, growth, and impact. In this powerful and deeply encouraging message, guest speaker Scotty Smith unpacks Mark 4 – a stunning reminder of the relentless, unstoppable power of the Gospel. In these verses we see Jesus sharing the Parable of the Sower; not to burden His disciples, but to encourage them. If you’ve ever felt burned out, discouraged or like your efforts don’t matter, this message will shift your perspective. So, what is Jesus sowing in your heart today?

In week 12 of our series on the Gospel of Mark, guest speaker Laurel Bunker recaps Mark 3:20-35. In this passage, Jesus reminds the crowd to love one another. If we fight each other we won’t get very far. As Christians, we can’t be Christlike if we don’t learn to love and forgive others. Our salvation is supposed to be a radical transformation from the inside out. 

Ever felt like you don’t fit in, or fail to meet the criteria? In Week 11 of our Gospel of Mark series, guest speaker David Nasser unpacks Mark 3:13-19, where Jesus selects His disciples. Jesus demonstrates that Everyone’s Welcome when He chooses a diverse group and looks to empower the unique elements in each disciple. 



Through these verses we learn that, while ministry mattered, the main thing Jesus wanted from the disciples was proximity – closeness and intimacy. That same invitation is being extended to us today. How will we respond? 



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In Mark 2, people came to ask Jesus why His disciples did not fast like the Pharisees. Jesus’ response? A question and two cryptic metaphors. Pastor Mike Kelsey unpacks not only the significance of these metaphors but also what the answer to this question means for our search for the abundant life as Christians today. In this message, Pastor Mike explains why the answers to our prayers are sometimes different from what we expect, just as Jesus’ answer to this question was different from what was expected.

In week 10 of our series on the Gospel of Mark, guest speaker Dr. Megan Fate Marshman shares Jesus’ thoughts about the Sabbath in Mark 2:23-3:6. Her teaching reminds us that God isn’t calling us to do more “right things” to prove ourselves – that’s what the Pharisees are prone to doing. Instead, you can change your life by opening up your heart, as Jesus did on the Sabbath. What are you filling your heart with?

In week eight of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Daran shares the story of Levi in Mark 2:13-17. Jesus told Levi to follow Him, as He ate with other tax collectors and sinners. This move may seem surprising, but Jesus doesn’t look at our qualifications or experience when looking for those to encounter Him. He looks at the gifts placed in our heart. We’re all sinners who need Jesus, but only some people know they need Him.

In week seven of our series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor James Savage shares the story of a paralyzed man whose friends go to great lengths to bring him to Jesus. However the moment doesn’t go as planned. As the story unfurls, we see how Jesus meets our deepest needs, over what we want or expect.



We all carry hopes, prayers and assumptions about how God should move. But what happens when He does not answer the way we anticipated? Jesus often meets us in our disappointment, not with quick fixes but with deeper healing and surprising grace. What might He be trying to show you through your unmet expectations?– – – – – – – –For more info and resources on this series, visit crosspoint.tv/mark.If this message encouraged you, take a moment to let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe to this channel, and share it with someone who needs hope today.

In week six of our series on the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus model what it looks like to slip away to spend time alone with the Father. Pastor Kevin unpacks Mark 1:35 and how the power of prayer in silence and solitude can fuel us just like it did for Jesus. If we want to flourish, we must prioritize the presence of God – nothing else can fuel us for a flourishing life. The more time we spend with Jesus, the more we become like Him. What is fueling your life?

In this passage of the Gospel of Mark, we see how Jesus teaches, frees and heals with full authority and full vulnerability. Since the beginning of the world, a battle has waged between good and evil. The grand story of Scripture shows us the reality of that battle, the outcome and our place in it. 



Jesus doesn’t just confront brokenness, He restores it. His authority isn’t distant; it’s deeply personal. So where do you need His authority in your life today? Where do you need His healing touch?

In week four of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin dives into Mark 1:16–20, a powerful passage where Jesus calls Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John to leave everything behind and follow Him. This moment marks the beginning of their discipleship journey, and reminds us of our own.



Following Jesus is how we truly flourish. Jesus calls us to lead, to step outside of our comfort zones and to take bold, faith-filled risks. In order to follow Him fully, we all have things we need to lay down. So what might that be for you? What’s keeping you from fully following Jesus today?

In week three of our series on the book of Mark, Pastor Kevin shares another story of baptism. In Mark 1:9-11, Jesus was baptized to identify with us. It’s a reminder that He won’t ask us to do something He hasn’t already done. Just as we use baptism to repent, we also use fasting and prayer to deal with our heart issues when we are tempted.