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Mark's Jesus

February 09, 2025

Nate Rector

Jesus Pursues

As we open our series in Mark, we begin by reflecting on the remarkable recruitment of the disciplines and what that means about Jesus belief in and pursuit of us.

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Easter at Grace

04/20/25 | Nate Rector
Even in her grief, Mary Magdalene showed up ready to serve and honor even when hope seemed gone. This Easter, well look at what happened when faithfulness met an empty tomb and everything changed.
Faith Worship Love Resurrection Hope Forgiveness Joy Victory Ministry Gospels Angels Crucifixion Disciples Savior Belief Celebration Grief Despair Burial Redemption Easter Pharisees Restoration Presence

Serve Like Jesus

04/13/25 | Nate Rector
Two weeks ago we were challenged to love and serve like Jesus does. But we didnt talk about what makes that possible. So this week we revisit the idea and ask how it's possible for us to do something that comes so unnaturally.
Grace Jesus Father Scripture Service Love Salvation Resurrection Identity Persecution Gospel Church Colossians Community Crucifixion Romans John Mark Belonging Communion Cross Chosen PalmSunday Christ HolyWeek Safety Acceptance Prayer Faith Easter

The Danger of Wealth

04/06/25 | Nate Rector
There is a tremendously challenging and appropriate teaching from Jesus when He encounters a man of means who wants to follow Him. As American Christians, we should lean all the way in to this conversation.
Prayer Jesus Faith Trust Provision Generosity Life Reflection Commandments Eternal Wealth Sincerity Independence Compassion

Servant Leadership

03/30/25 | Nate Rector
Having just arrived from Istanbul, where I had the honor of spending the week with pastors from a persecuted country, I wanted to take a Sunday morning and share with you a bit of what I gleaned from the experience.
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What's Holding You Back

03/23/25 | Erin Winston
We all have fears in life. Fear of change, fear of loneliness, fear of rejection, to name a few. But what if these fears are holding you back from all that God has for you? What if that next step of obedience, of doing it scared, actually leads you to find more of Him?
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Marvel

03/16/25 | Nate Rector
The transfiguration of Christ is one of the more remarkable moments in His incredibly remarkable life. This Sunday, we reflect on that moment and what it means for us to simply marvel at our Savior.
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Your Life

03/09/25 | Nate Rector
We all have big plans and dreams for our lives. But what if God has bigger and better ones? And what if He insists that we live the life He has for us rather than our own?
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What Defiles

03/02/25 | Nate Rector
Garbage in, garbage out. This is a universally familiar phrase. But what if there were something to it? What if this were actually one of the most important principles in personal holiness? Wouldnt it be worth a second look?
Spirit Sanctification Holiness Fruit Mark Discipleship Productivity Evangelism Pharisees Rules Hypocrisy Traditions Exercise Grace Scripture Love Conviction Philippians Kindness Standards Colossians Community Kingdom Influence Generosity Growth Pursuit Reflection Consumption Choices Intentionality Prayer

The Parable of the Sower

02/23/25 | Nate Rector
The Parable of the Sower is one of Jesus most famous parables. Nevertheless, it is often misunderstood and therefore misapplied. But what if there were a way to understand this parable that informed our response to Gods Word today?
Faith Conviction Community Satan Parables Fruit Stories Communion Teaching Growth Priorities Distraction Seasons Evangelism Wonder Depth Breadth

The Wrong Prayers

02/16/25 | Nate Rector
Sometimes a need seems blatantly urgent to us. It consumes our focus and our prayers, and the need seems incredibly obvious. But it's possible in these times that God sees a greater need than we do and addresses that need first.
Prayer Jesus Trust Healing Miracles Mark Perspective Urgency Intercession Forgiveness Spirit Patience Wisdom Authority Plan Eternity Disappointment Faith

Jesus Pursues

02/09/25 | Nate Rector Currently Watching
As we open our series in Mark, we begin by reflecting on the remarkable recruitment of the disciplines and what that means about Jesus belief in and pursuit of us.
Service Salvation Identity Ministry Gospel Tradition Obedience Kingdom John Mark Peter Matthew James Disciples Invitation Protection Purpose Belief Faithfulness Pursuit Voice Calling Equipping Education Potential Andrew Philip Nathaniel Rabbi Grace Father Humility Love Divinity Resurrection Death Hope Conviction Forgiveness Promises Encouragement Joy Peace Trust Gratitude Transformation Spirit Sanctification Repentance Victory Paul Justification Patience Kindness Self-control Gentleness Courage Unity Holiness Division Sacrifice Empathy Suffering Healing Gospels Christlikeness Christianity Church Mercy Reconciliation Trinity Messiah Friendship Intimacy Parables Fruit Gifts Servanthood Leadership Power Confession NewTestament OldTestament Wisdom Trials Favoritism Devotion Maturity Guidance Offering Promise Isolation Goodness Waiting Savior Affirmation Miracle Family Vulnerability Affection Deserving Separation Reminder Majesty Authority Belonging Blessings Challenge Communion Legacy Provision Generosity Vision Life Shepherd Disobedience Story Expectation Prophets Surrender Endurance Future Strength Providence Perseverance Youth Example Doubt Discipleship Parenting Growth Understanding Blessing Character Commands Commitment God Rejection Abide Acceptance Compassion Stewardship Resources Praise Friends Generations Favor Storm Calm Truth Revelation Supplication Thanksgiving Guard Sovereignty Heaven Rejoicing Rest Culture Support Consequences Happiness Pain Contentment Marriage Sorrow Harvest Temple Sacred Anger Zeal Motives Heart Cleansing Forbearance Emotions Overwhelm Plan Participation Body Talents Treasure Priorities Attitudes Behavior Bride Certainty Time Productivity Focus Schedules Habit Connection Stillness Reflection Contemplation Passion Satisfaction Discipline Responsibility Godliness Conflict Spiritual Warfare Awareness Imitation Submission Dreams Confidence Prosperity Triumph Workmanship Evangelists Shepherds Teachers Sadness Despair Listening Effort Release Loyalty Aspiration Expectations Discernment Seasons Chaos Glory Congregation Pastor Material Chosen Adoption Redemption Knowledge Inheritance Remembrance Covenant Eternity Apostles Armor Atonement Battle Believers Busyness Careers Preservation Evidence Storms Oppression Widows Abundance EternalLife Habits Orphans Gift Aging Normalcy Enemy Secrets Ark Conduits Intentionality Excellence Pathways Recklessness Sanctuary Sharing Values Pleasure Ambition Accomplishment Achievement Limitations Limitless Ambassador Seeking Transfiguration Care Childhood Abiding Justice Finances Jesus Faith Theology Presence Community Influence Loneliness Building Impact Teaching Frustration Distraction Path Mission Balance Clarity Grief Appreciation
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