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(Available on Sunday@11:59pm) August 1, 2010 -- Celebration ... Join Pastor Mark as we worship and learn about God and life.
July 25, 2010 -- Start a Fight Is he crazy? Pastor Mark is going to preach about you starting a fight, but actually, it might just be what you need to do to take your spirituality to the next level, especially if you've got a million challenges out ahead of you...Listen in and get your fight on... READ 1 KINGS 20:1-14 before listening!
July 18, 2010 -- Guest Speaker... Dr. Mark Glover, Clinical Director Christian Counseling Center in Wichita, Hutchison and Salina. - No recording available.
July 11, 2010 -- Crackly Contacts Some people have great 20/20 vision, but most have to rely on eyes that don't see as well as they used to. Isn't it great that God doesn't ask us to rely on what we think we see, but rather on things that are more solid and true? If you need a little encouragement, this message is for you...
July 4, 2010 -- Spiritual Explosion... Pastor Mark (and lots of people) loves to light fireworks and blow things up on July 4th. It's part of the fun! But how can God start a spiritual explosion in you and your family--really light the fuse? Join us for steps to lighting the fire...
June 27, 2010 -- That's All Folks ... The Lord's Prayer ends like it began, in a super powerful and life-changing way. Join Pastor Mark for the conclusion to his series on the Lord's Prayer and it's helpful implications to daily life.
June 20, 2010 -- Leading in the Dark ... On Father's Day it's good to remember that Jesus teaches us to pray about those times that look really dark and we're pulled in a million different directions...In the dark, God shines.
June 13, 2010 -- Forgive Our Debts. ... Jesus teaches big things about forgiveness in his quick little prayer...Join Pastor Mark on a journey of discovery that helps put this topic in sharper perspective.
June 6, 2010 -- Mayday!! Lord Teach Me To Pray (Part 3) ... Followers of Jesus understood how important prayer was to Him by watching his life. They wanted Jesus to teach them how, too. Join Pastor Mark as he continues his informative look at the Lord's Prayer and how much of an impact it can have in your daily life.
May 30, 2010; -- No Service - Happy Memorial Day!!
May 23, 2010 -- Mayday!! Lord Teach Me To Pray (Part 2) ... Followers of Jesus understood how important prayer was to Him by watching his life. They wanted Jesus to teach them how, too. Join Pastor Mark as he continues his informative look at the Lord's Prayer and how much of an impact it can have in your daily life.
May 16, 2010 -- Mayday! Lord Teach Me To Pray ... Followers of Jesus understood how important prayer was to Him by watching his life. They wanted Jesus to teach them how, too. Join Pastor Mark for this informative look at the Lord's Prayer and how much of an impact it can have in your daily life.
May 9, 2010 -- Mother's Day Message for Parents ... You probably aren't familiar with the "inductive logic" of the Wisdom Literature in the bible, but after today's message of encouragment for parents you will! ... Join Pastor Mark as he shares with moms and all parents from the bible on this special weekend.
Ready For Hope Series
May 2, 2010 -- Call To Action ... As we continue on our quest for hope, listen to Pastor Mark as he shares his heart about the calling of our church in the times in which we live.
April 25, 2010 -- A Surprise About God ... As we continue on our quest for hope, we examine a huge surprise about God that may just be the shot in the arm we need. It’s something we may not have thought of in the way we need to to help us in our times of need. Discover this encouraging truth as Pastor Mark continues with his encouraging series of messages on hope.
April 18, 2010 -- Cookies and Radishes (Part 2) ... As we continue on our quest for hope we examine the topic of emotional and physical exhaustion. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap. Discover why as Pastor Mark continues his inspiring series with PART 2 of last week's message.
April 11, 2010 -- Cookies and Radishes ... As we continue on our quest for hope we examine the topic of emotional and physical exhaustion. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap. Discover why as Pastor Mark continues his inspiring series.
April 4, 2010 -- Hope at Easter ... Listen in on 2 guys, walking down life’s road, processing some challenging times together. Where will they find the strength? And what about you and all the challenges YOU face? Are you ready for hope?
Past Series . . . .
March 28, 2010 -- The Significance of Palm Sunday ... so many great things come from the Palm Sunday account. Join Pastor Mark in this encouraging look at a donkey, a crowd, and people who "lay it all out there".
March 21, 2010 -- Guest Speaker - Larry Belew - No recording available.
March 14, 2010 -- Guest Speaker - Jerry Martin - No recording available.
March 7, 2010 -- Soldier for Christ ... Want to reach your full potential in Christ? Pastor Mark talks about some key ways that soldiers get focused, sharp and ready.
February 28, 2010 -- The Right E ... You can know all kinds of trivia about God, or you can just know God. This story is about a guy who just knew God and that was enough.
February 21, 2010 -- God is 10 feet tall ... ever wondered what God's actual height is? don't let problems rile you up, when God is 10 feet tall! Learn more as pastor mark dives into a n encouraging and meaningful bible passage .
Feb 14, 2010 -- Guest Speaker - Dr. Jerry Ketner - No recording available.
February 7, 2010 -- God over Water ... Sometimes doing the right thing is really hard, and the thought crosses your mind, ‘why am I doing this?!’ That’s when you need ‘God over Water’ as Pastor Mark explains from this miracle story in the Bible.
January 31, 2010 -- Technical Difficulties - no recording available.
Shift Series
FIRST YouTube video shown before Jan 24, 2010 sermon. -- Click here to watch FIRST one.
SECOND YouTube video shown before Jan 24, 2010 sermon. -- Click here to watch SECOND one.
January 24, 2010 -- Punch It, Margaret! ... Shifting Up on TV looks so simple and fun! But often in real life it’s anything but! However, the Bible can help us find our next gear when we know we need to. Listen as Pastor Mark continues with the SHIFT series.
January 17, 2010 -- Dialing Up The Crazy ... sometimes in order to SHIFT UP it requires some "non- traditional" methods from God. Are you ready for that? You can be! Pastor Mark helps discover how in this next gear message.
January 10, 2010 -- Poolside ... Do you like to drive fast? Wish you could find a higher gear in your life? This series is for you, this message is for you. Start here: with the guy laying poolside who just wants to run and dance. It’s the beginning of a new day.
January 3, 2010 -- Jeremiah Empowered By God... Even though Jeremiah was at most a teenager when God called him, Jeremiah did all things with God's help and backing. Listen to Quincy Hands as he explains all the things that Jeremiah had to get through.
Radiant Series
December 27, 2009 -- Matthew's Begats... As you enter this new year, here’s bible evidence that God has meaning and purpose for your life! Start off the new year right as we prepare for a great 2010.
December 20, 2009 -- Technical Difficulties - no recording available.
December 13, 2009 -- Ho Ho Hassle ... The angel said “name him Jesus” when Christ was born. But what was Jesus’ middle name? Listen to the suggestion from Mark and learn once again why Jesus’ coming is so special and so important to your family.
December 6, 2009 -- Listening For God At Christmas ... Do you remember a time when you heard God speak? Not out loud or in some weird way, but you knew God was trying to get your attention. Maybe it was during a tough time, or when your child was born, or when you really needed some answers. God still speaks, and Christmas is a great time to hear him. Listen to Pastor Mark in this message about listening for God’s words of peace and direction.
To God With Love Series
November 15, 2009 -- Email Mark to get a copy of the sermon -- The Heart of the Matter ... Now we get into the specifics of what Jesus saw and what made him so excited, and find that there are practical steps for all of us. We continue asking ourselves what Jesus would have for us today, acting on what he’s showing us day by day … To God with Love…
November 8, 2009 -- Email Mark to get a copy of the sermon -- I Don't Understand ... What happens if you’re excited to show God your heart of love, but you’re not exactly sure what to do about it? Could someone help explain some things when we don’t understand? We return to the story to ask, “specifically what did Jesus see that thrilled him, and why were they doing things that way?” We ask ourselves what Jesus would have for us today, knowing that part of pleasing God is just understanding more of what he’s asking… To God with Love…
November 1, 2009 -- People Watcher ...Do you like to people watch? Jesus did! One day he saw something that thrilled his heart and brought him great joy. Don’t you want to thrill the heart of God with your life? We discover what it was Jesus saw, and how that same thing can come from our lives today… To God with Love…
YouTube video shown before Nov 1, 2009 sermon. -- Click here to watch it.
October 25, 2009 -- How Can I _____? ... We'll look at some questions, but everyone can fill in their own blank. We sometimes answer it with many excuses and negative imagery and build up the "enemy". Realize that the word of the Lord can help us, and learn how from this sermon.
Get Your COWBOY On Series
October 18, 2009 -- CowGIRLS Respect Your Cowboy Husband ... See why marriages don’t have to be old western gunfights. But God needs someone to be a game changer, and he’s asking wives to bring love and peace to their homes. Make love last and find out that God makes all things work out great for those who trust him.
October 11, 2009 -- Cowboys Love Your Wife ... See why “I’m gonna miss her” by Brad Paisley is hilarious as a joke, but putting your wife first works best in real life! Make love last and find out that God makes all things work out great for those who trust him.
October 4, 2009 -- Cowboy Married Life ... See how God blesses the broken roads of life with his grace. Find out that the grass isn’t always greener somewhere else, and God makes all things work out great for those who trust him.
The NuWay Series
September 27, 2009 -- Nu Way (of Life) ... Tired of the “same old, same old” staring back at you in the mirror (and in your struggles and failures?) Truth is, the Nu Way of life isn’t satisfied until it’s internalized inwardly. The Nu Way of life is for everyone!
September 20, 2009 -- Nu Way (of Marriage and Family) ... Are you stuck in ruts and patterns of family and marriage interaction that aren’t healthy? It’s time for a Nu Way!
September 13, 2009 -- Nu Way (of Looking at Things) ... Most Wichitans love Nu Way! And why not?! It’s not the “same old, same old” burger. But what if the Bible wants to help you live a Nu Way that isn’t the “same old, same old” rut in your marriage, family, job, relationships, etc? Would you be interested? Hmmmm…tasty. Listen in as Pastor Mark explains living the Nu Way Christian life.
YouTube video shown on Sep13, 2009 -- Click here to watch it.
Fall Proverbs Series
Sept 6, 2009 -- Guest Speaker - Rev. Greg Sharpes - No recording available.
August 30, 2009 -- From Another Point of View ... What do you think of when lightening strikes? This story about a near miss makes you rethink the impact when frustrations happen in your life. God may be doing more than you think if you let him.
August 23, 2009 -- Just Be The Tree ... What do you think of when you hear the Zacchaeus story—you know “Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he…?“ Pastor Mark helps us see knew angles on the TREE that proves God is working in every situation, and that you don’t have to be "someone you’re not" to reach the world with God’s love.
August 16, 2009 -- Confidence (Jesus Style) ... Some people who listen to Jesus words today, will realize how much they’ve been relying on themselves, even as they claimed to rely on God, and they won’t be good with that, so they’ll whittle down their list of “must haves” to God alone. A new peace will invade their lives as they really begin to see that God is all they have, and all they’ve ever needed.
August 9, 2009 -- Proverbs for Fall - Getting a Grip on The Family Clock ... Checking off school supply lists are great, but how about checklists for relationships and spiritual things?! And how about getting a grip on the family clock? We’ll listen to the wisest of the wise from the bible to help us get ready for fall.
August 2, 2009 -- Proverbs for Fall - Relationship and Spiritual Checklist ... Checking off school supply lists are great, but how about checklists for relationships and spiritual things?! Wouldn’t it be great if the bible helped us get ready for fall in important ways! Actually it does—and we’ll listen to the wisest of the wise from the bible help us get ready to go this fall.
July 26, 2009 -- Guest Speaker - No recording available
July 19, 2009 -- Guest Speaker - No recording available
July 12, 2009 -- What Life Could Be Like... What if we play back Jonah’s lif—this time getting it right, no whale, just obeying God? What if your life could benefit from the clues of Jonah’s? Wonder what God will do you in your life through one guy named Jonah and his quest to find life again?
July 05, 2009 -- This is the Life... Want to dive deep with Jonah? What if getting saved by a whale wasn’t the last rescue God had in mind for Jonah? God goes a little further than Jonah expected, and it all leads to real change... Wonder what God will do you in your life through one guy named Jonah and his quest to find life again?
June 28, 2009 -- Once Again, From the Top ... Want to dive with Jonah into the deep—way over your head? To find God is the only hope left, and more than enough for what you need? It’s going to be good, but it’s going to get a little bumpy to start out…wonder what God will do you in your life through one guy named Jonah and his quest to find life again?
June 21, 2009 -- Happy Father's Day! - No recording available.
June 14, 2009 -- i2 ... i2 isn’t a code for the battleship game, it’s what God is calling us to this year…listen to Pastor Mark share about an exciting way we can all get involved immediately in the things the Lord is doing at FFC.
June 7, 2009 -- The Sabbath ... Join Quincy Hands as we learn about the sabbath.
May 31, 2009 -- First Family Church Appreciates ... Join Pastor Mark for a special day of apppreciation.
May 24, 2009 -- Guest Speaker - Gene Carlson - No recording available
May 17, 2009 -- First Family Church is SIMPLE ... Life doesn’t ALWAYS have to be complicated. Hear about the very simple and powerful mission of First Family Church.
May 10, 2009 -- No Glass Ceiling ... Join Pastor Mark for a special Mother’s Day look at what Jesus asks all his followers to become.
The Miracle Series
May 3, 2009 -- The Vanishing Act ... Examines the undertaking of reaching out to our world and how you can do that.
April 26, 2009 -- The Miracle of 10 ... Examine the miracle that happens when we let God in to one of the most practical areas of life.
April 19, 2009 -- The Miracle of 2 ... Examine how the miracles happen when 2 or more gather in Christ’s name, and how we can be right in the center of that reality.
April 12, 2009 -- Easter Miracle ... Examine how the miracle that Jesus is alive can impact our lives personally so that we can be part of that reality.
Past Series . . . .
April 5, 2009 -- Funny Face ... Don’t let the economy (or any other problem) steal your happy heart! Turn that frown upside down! Time to get serious about how to experience God’s gift of joy.
March 29, 2009 -- Snow Day Devotional (instead of message) - No recording available.
March 22, 2009 -- Guest Speaker - Greg Sharpes - No recording available
March 15, 2009 -- Who is The Holy Spirit?
March 8, 2009 -- Who is Jesus Christ?
March 1, 2009 -- Who is God?
Feb 22, 2009 -- Guest Speaker - Patrick Sehl - No recording available
Feb 15, 2009 -- Fireproof
Feb 8, 2009 -- Hi, I'm Your Husband ... Finding time for romance with the one you married.
Feb 1, 2009 -- Bringing Up Girls ... Help, God! I have a daughter!
Jan 25, 2009 -- Bringing Up Boys ... Help, God! I have a son!
Jan 18, 2009 -- Dollars and Sense! ...Making family money stretch in tough financial times. This talk references two youtube clips that you may want to view.
Clip 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmX3TK7U5K4)
Clip 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y7z9EW5lyg).
Downlowad the handout Mark used on this talk by going to the "media room, downloads" section, which includes other helpful weblinks for this topic
Jan 11, 2009 -- Busy Signal ... Connecting while going 100 different directions.
(This talk references one youtube clip that you may want to view (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRkZN27Hp_k&NR=1).
Downlowad the handout Mark used on this talk by going to the "media room, downloads" section, which includes other helpful weblinks for this topic.
Jan 4, 2009 -- State of the Church Message ... Hear the exciting things God is doing at FFC and what is on tap for 2009.
Dec 28, 2008 -- Feelin’ Fine in 2009 ...Who me, worry? No Way! Discover solid help for a great 2009.
Dec 21, 2008 -- Christmas Thoughts ... How "IT" gets defined and affects who we are & what we do.
Dec 14, 2008 -- Friends in Low Places ... How Jesus came lowly, and stayed that way. He helps develop real people with real humility.
Dec 7, 2008 -- Technical Difficulty - No recording available
Nov 30, 2008 -- Guest Speaker - No recording available
Nov 23, 2008 -- Danny Gives Thanks
Nov 16, 2008 -- cu2dA
Nov 9, 2008 -- The Writing On the Wall
Nov 2, 2008 -- Even If
Oct 26, 2008 -- Eat Your Veggies
Oct 19, 2008 -- You're Not the Boss of Me
Oct 12, 2008 -- Moving It 18 Inches
Oct 5, 2008 -- You Talkin' to Me?
Sep 28, 2008 -- That Hurts (part 2)
Sep 21, 2008 -- That Hurts (part 1)
Sep 14, 2008 -- Hope for Regular People