The Pastor's Desk

From the Pulpit

From the Pulpit is a weekly reflection on the message shared during Sunday worship. Each post revisits the main truths from the sermon, points back to the key Scripture passages, and offers encouragement for living out God’s Word during the week. Whether you were present on Sunday or catching up later, this space helps you stay rooted in the teaching of Scripture and continue the conversation beyond the pulpit.

By Mark Roath April 20, 2026
Reading the Bible regularly anchors your life in God’s truth, helping you know Him, grow spiritually, and stay from drifting away.
By Mark Roath April 13, 2026
Prayer is the daily, ongoing conversation with God that anchors your life in Him, aligns you with His purpose, and transforms you from the inside out.
By Mark Roath April 5, 2026
What do you really believe about the resurrection of Jesus—and what difference does it make in your life? This post invites you to look honestly at the evidence, wrestle with what’s true, and discover how the resurrection isn’t just a story, but a personal invitation into new life, deeper identity, and a real relationship with God.
By Mark Roath March 30, 2026
Jesus doesn’t just give us a fresh start—He gives us a new perspective. When we shift from living for the temporary to seeing life through an eternal lens, the cross frees us to live with true purpose, meaning, and hope.
By Mark Roath March 22, 2026
Failure has a way of reshaping how we think, believe, and live. In this post, we explore how Jesus’ parable of the sower reveals that true understanding begins not just with evidence, but with the posture of our hearts—and how failure can open the door to seeing truth clearly for the first time.
By Mark Roath March 15, 2026
Struggle and pain aren’t meaningless—they’re often the pathway to deeper understanding. This post explores how God uses life’s hardest moments to open our eyes, redirect our lives, and lead us into a greater purpose.
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Encountering Christ

Encountering Christ is a daily podcast where Pastor Mark walks through Scripture and explores the truths of the Christian faith. Each episode is designed to help you know Christ more deeply, understand God’s Word more clearly, and live faithfully as a follower of Jesus. Whether you're starting your morning or reflecting during the day, this podcast is an opportunity to pause and encounter Christ through His Word.