Donna Mark

Superior: He Relates

Hebrews 1:4-6 Because of their faith in Christ, many believers suffered and even died as a result. Some began to doubt because it was a hard life; some lost their faith because it was much safer. They…

He Radiates

Hebrews 1:1-3 Colossians 1:15-18 Kevin Mains In the past, God's message was given to men in a variety of ways. When Christ came, he was the exact representation of God in the flesh. By him all was created…

Hebrews 1:1 (NIV)

You Will See God Move

Luke 17:1-6 Steve Stevenson Throughout life, we will see God move in many ways. We will be amazed by what God does in and through our lives. How God moves is often a mystery to us. But God doesn't always…

There Will be a Final Payout

Ruben DeAnda April 22, 2012 Jesus Said This Would Happen There is discussion among Bible scholars about the reality of hell. Teachings from the scripture do not erase hell. Understanding God's truth…

When I am Lifted Up

Holidays can seem like a conspiracy to get us to eat more candy. Easter is about resurrection; it's also about the cruelty of man that led to the death of Christ. Jesus Saves John 3:1-3 tells about Jesus'…

John 3:1 (NIV), Acts 2:36 (NIV)

Simple Christianity

The greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, and to love your neighbor as yourself. We can't do this by ourselves; we need others to help us to love God and to love others. Even in feeding…

Matthew 22:34 (NIV)

Fools for Christ

Steve Stevenson Question: Will you dare to be a fool for Christ? Reminder: Jesus was a fool for you. The people in the Corinthian church was trying to blend in with the culture around them. They had…

1 Corinthians 4:8 (NIV)

No Shame in Jesus' Game

Much of what we know about character is evidenced in athletic principles. Having "game" means you are good at your sport. Do you have spiritual game...or spiritual shame? Shame comes from guilt that arises…

Luke 4:1 (NIV)

No Shame in Your Game

Steve Lounsberry Much of what we know about character can be extracted from athletic principles. Having "game" means you are good at your sport? Do you have spiritual game...or spiritual shame? Shame…

Luke 4:14 (NIV), Luke 4:15 (NIV), Luke 4:16 (NIV), Luke 4:17 (NIV), Luke 4:18 (NIV), Luke 4:19 (NIV), Luke 4:20 (NIV), Luke 4:21 (NIV), Luke 4:22 (NIV), Luke 4:23 (NIV), Luke 4:24 (NIV), Luke 4:25 (NIV), Luke 4:26 (NIV), Luke 4:27 (NIV), Luke 4:28 (NIV), Luke 4:29 (NIV), Luke 4:30 (NIV)

Rise Together and Take a S.T.A.N.D.

Ruben De Anda March 11, 2012 Paul closes out the book of Ephesians by compelling them to put on the full armor of God and stand firm for God against the attacks of Satan. Make the mystery of the gospel…

Ephesians 6:10 (NIV), Ephesians 6:11 (NIV), Ephesians 6:12 (NIV), Ephesians 6:13 (NIV), Ephesians 6:14 (NIV), Ephesians 6:15 (NIV), Ephesians 6:16 (NIV), Ephesians 6:17 (NIV), Ephesians 6:18 (NIV), Ephesians 6:19 (NIV), Ephesians 6:20 (NIV)

Reflections on Life & Death

Shonda Stevenson Fear: Satan is a big intimidator. We are to share what is foreign to others. At times when we are meant to share God's word unvarnished to others. People who are religious will try to…

Isaiah 57:11 (NIV)

Rise Together: The Power of More Than One

March 4, 2012 Al Baird Being a disciple is not for sissies! Christianity is not a "self-help" plan. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against demonic powers that desire to drag us back…

Ephesians 5:1 (NIV)

The Cross, The Power of God

In the book of Acts, the central message was Christ's life, death, burial, & resurrection. His death & resurrection are the pinnacle of everything written in the scripture to that point. It was the power…

1 Corinthians 15:1 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:2 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:3 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:4 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:5 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:6 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:7 (NIV)

Rise Together

The city of Ephesus was a city steeped in sexual sin. Paul taught 2 years there, teaching Timothy to minister to the people. This letter was written to encourage the church to get back on track; reminding…

Ephesians 3:1 (NIV)

Rise Together to Transform

There is no hope for most of this world; suicide is at an all-time high. The divorce rate in California is at 78%. Without the hope of the Bible, people are dead in their transgressions and sin and doomed…

Let it Rise

Reflection on the year past gives cause to ask ourselves why we do what we do. Do we do only what makes us comfortable? God wants us to live outside our comfort zone and where faith is required. Paul…

Philippians 1:21 (NIV)

Resolve to be a Favored Family

What will it take to have a Favored Family in GLB in 2012? In Genesis 6:1-22 tells of a family that experienced things most do not. The generations before them had wandered far from God and he regretted…

Genesis 6:1 (NIV)

Do You Know What I Know?

When the angels spread the news of Jesus' birth, they were excited to announce the news to everyone. Chosen to Know God's Message Jesus has begun to make an amazing difference with his ministry through…

1 Peter 2:4 (NIV), 1 Peter 2:5 (NIV), 1 Peter 2:6 (NIV), 1 Peter 2:7 (NIV), 1 Peter 2:8 (NIV), 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV), 1 Peter 2:10 (NIV)

The Abounding Life

2011 has brought many challenges and changes for us alk. Philippians 1:9 talks about abounding in love. We can never reach a point of experiencing too much love. In families, we worked together to further…

Matthew 13:44 (NIV), Matthew 13:45 (NIV), Matthew 13:46 (NIV)

Do You See?

Marco Pellezzeri Everyone has a viewpoint. Our point of view is determined by our vantage point. "Eyes that look are common. Eyes that see are rare." Our world desperately needs vision. This world is…

1 Corinthians 1:24 (NIV)

Do You Hear?

Brian Craig Every woman is familiar with the phenomenon wherein a man can receive sound waves without hearing what is said. People in general have a habit if listening without hearing. Jesus told people…

Hebrews 1:1 (NIV), Hebrews 1:2 (NIV), Hebrews 1:3 (NIV)

Are You Willing to Commit 100%?

The First Thing Holding Us Back is Unwillingness to Surrender Without surrender, there is no team, no military and no church. This passage tells us surrender is necessary to be a disciple of Christ.…

Mark 8:34 (NIV), Mark 8:35 (NIV)

True Seekers & Curiousity Seekers

True Seeker: Zacchaeus Young Christian Mature Christian Spirit Lead Disciple I know I need God Versus Felix: the Curiosity Seeker Seeking to Know Immature Christian Mainly Knowledgeable Knows he…

Luke 19:1 (NIV), Acts 24:22 (NIV)

The Hole in Our Gospel

We are better together than individually. Together we can have lives of impact and meaning. Mark 10:17-21 tells us a man asking what he needed to do to be saved was told in addition to keeping the commandments,…

Mark 10:17 (NIV), Mark 10:18 (NIV), Mark 10:19 (NIV), Mark 10:20 (NIV), Mark 10:21 (NIV)

Four Principles for a Godly Marriage

God established marriage as an institution grounded in love. It is important to know what the roles are that God established for each of us. 1 Corinthians 7:16 tells us that our unity and surrender to…

Titus 2:4 (NIV)