God’s Rules for Sexuality in Marriage – Part 1
Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe, we're talking about God's ground rules for sex in marriage. We are continuing our new series called, Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex, and Marriage. Mark has been addressing some sensitive and controversial topics … and today's no exception! With a culture that ultimately values personal pleasure over self-control, he actually turn that notion of selfishness on its head. When we put God first and then our spouse, we find more happiness and contentment than in any other scenario. Join us in this important study in First Corinthians with today's message called, God's Rules for Sexuality in Marriage.
Why Purity is Such a Big Deal – Part 2
Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe reminds us that what we do with our bodies … matters to God as we step back in time to read the apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth. We’re in a new series that Pastor Mark titled, Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex, and Marriage. And in First Corinthians, chapter 6, verses 12 through 20 … we’re going to learn Why Purity is Such a Big Deal to God.
Why Purity is Such a Big Deal – Part 1
Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe helps us understand the biblical case for sexual purity. These two words carry heavy implications in our day … sexual purity. Two simple words … yet, they seem to ignite so much contention and controversy. As we continue our series called, Straight Talk … we’re going to hear Mark explain Why Purity is Such a Big Deal to God. Our culture says that if we have an urge, we need to satisfy it. Immediately. But we need to understand that our bodies belong to God.
Relationships That Will Sink You
Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe asks whether your relationships are lifting you up … or pulling you down? We are in the middle of an important series called Straight Talk … that deals with some of the most sensitive and relevant issues of our lives. Some people have made it a life-long pattern of getting involved with relationships that drag them down instead of lifting them up. So, how do we cultivate healthy relationships and keep the other ones at a distance? Pastor Mark will tackle those questions in his message titled, Relationships That Will Sink You.
Living for God in an X-Rated Society - Part 2
Today on Bold Steps … Pastor Mark Jobe helps us understand how to live for God … in our sex-saturated society. The New Testament word for “church” is “ekklesia,” which means “called-out one.” And in our current study, we’re learning what it means to cultivate a community of believers that is committed to following God’s plan for singleness, sex, and marriage. Pastor Mark begins our study in First Corinthians 5 … presenting a message titled, Living for God in an X-Rated Society.
Living for God in an X-Rated Society - Part 1
Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe presents what he calls Straight Talk about singleness, sex, and marriage. Our current culture has some strange and conflicting views on love, sex, and marriage. So, how do these worldly ideas … square with the wisdom in God’s Word? And how can we be in the world, but “set apart” in our attitudes? We'll learn more in today’s important message. It’s called, Living for God in an X-Rated Society … from our new series … Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex, and Marriage.
Spiritual Evidence - Part 2
Today on Bold Steps with Mark Jobe … we’ll discover the three witnesses that provide the spiritual evidence in your Christian walk. Mark’s going to be addressing life’s ultimate test … in which the outcome determines where you’re going to spend eternity. And while that might sound scary, if you’re an authentic follower of Jesus … there will be proof in your life that you’re on the right track. And if you’re just starting out in your Christian walk, don’t worry. The book of First John outlines what you need to know about this test and that’s what Mark’s going to help us sort through in our text today. With his message on showing your Spiritual Evidence as a child of God, turn to 1 John 5.
Spiritual Evidence - Part 1
Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe … we’re looking at the evidence of Christ in our lives. There are a lot of things that go into a courtroom trial. Witnesses give testimony, attorneys make their points, and a judge determines a verdict. But none of that would be possible without one thing … evidence. There has to be something concrete that says … “this is what happened.” In our lives there needs to be evidence that we’re Christian … because anyone can say they believe in God. And we can learn more about that evidence by turning to First John, chapter 5. Our message is called, Spiritual Evidence.
Testing the Spirits - Part 2
Does every faith lead to God? Listen to this edition of "Bold Steps with Mark Jobe" to find out.
Testing the Spirits - Part 1
Is it from God or from the evil one? How would you know?