Covenant Grace

In this message Rev. Stone discusses the Cross - the focal point of Christianity. Six observations. Christianity is about what Christ has done for you. Have we lost sight of what the cross signifies? The Cross calls us to holiness. It reminds us that Jesus got the wrath we deserve and we get the blessing He deserves.

Rev. Stone concludes our tour of the 14th chapter of Mark with a sermon about Jesus on trial and Peter's denial of Jesus. We see the Human Problem we all face and the solution found in the Gospel.

Rev. Stone takes us on a tour of the 14th chapter of Mark's Gospel this week. We focus on the perspectives of Judas and the Religious Leaders, of Peter & the Disciples and of Jesus. 1. The Passover with the Disciples 2. Institution of the Lord's Supper 3. Jesus Foretell's Peter's Denial 4. Jesus Prays in Gethsemane 5. Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus 6. A Young Man Flees

In the face of conflict and anxiety, what would God have us do? Jeremy Goad looks at Paul’s instructions to the church at Philippi to secure the peace of God, but more importantly to be in the presence of the God of peace.

As we continue in our sermon series from Mark, we explore the story of Mary and her costly gift to Jesus, and compare it with Judas' attitude. Jesus' priorities are different than ours. Mary is motivated by a personal knowledge of the glory of Jesus Christ and His love. Contrast with Judas who really doesn't care for the poor but wants to get rich.

This week Rev. Stone continues to explore Jesus' explanation of the End Times -- when will these things happen, and what signs will signal the end? We are living in an age of tribulation. The future is in the scope and care of God, its not in our hands. You don't have to be anxious -- you can trust that Goad has it all under control. Stay awake and be on guard. Watch and wait for Jesus return.

This week Rev. Stone explores Jesus' explanation of the End Times -- when will these things happen, and what signs will signal the end? 1. Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple in AD 70, 2. Signs of the End of the Age, 3. The Abomination of Desolation (reference to Daniel 9, 10 & 12 prophecies). 4 points: Until Jesus returns, this world will be full of hardship and suffering. 2. Suffering will manifest in persecution and false teaching so be on guard and love the Word. 3. The Gospel must first be proclaimed to all the world, 4. Flight from Jerusalem - we are now the temple where the Holy Spirit dwells.

Rev. Stone continues in our series on the Gospel of Mark. In this week's message, we explore three topics from Jesus' teaching. Have you heard Jesus gladly? How can you recognize false teachers? 1.Whose Son Is the Christ? 2. Beware of the Scribes and 3. The Widow's Offering.

Rev. Stone continues in our series on the Gospel of Mark. This week we explore Jesus' summary of the Law - we are to love God (upward focus) and love each other (focus around us). Knowing the love of God compels us naturally love others. The way to the Kingdom is rest - not works - we need to rest on Jesus' work.

Rev. Stone continues in our series on the Gospel of Mark. Jesus answers a trick question from his opponents. Jesus teaches that there will be a resurrection and what Heaven will be like.

Rev. Stone continues in our series on the Gospel of Mark. How does our identity in Christ shape how we live? We find ourselves in a tension between our identities as Christians and the government and culture around us. Four implications: 1. God has established legitimate government authorities so we should both honor our leaders and obey the laws of the state. 2 There is a distinction between church and state. 3. there is always a tension between our citizenship in the Kingdom of God and our national citizenship. 4. We need to render our lives to God.

Jeremy Goad brings us a message to conclude 2017 and begin 2018 with stronger faith in Christ. We avoid really living by faith -- Instead we love to be Certain, Comfortable and in Control. Faith is not simply belief. True faith leads to obedience. Faith makes us certain that God will do what He promises, trust Him to be in control, and that He will provide comfort in suffering. The good news is that God gives us the faith we need -- all we need to do is ask for it.

Rev. Darin Stone's Christmas Eve message. Visit The Kirk Sunday mornings at 10:45 AM, Spears YMCA.

Your family history has a role in shaping you and tells others about who you are. In this Advent message, Rev. Stone explores Jesus genealogy as detailed and in Matthew 1 and what it can tell us. 1. Proof of Promise - the line of Abraham and David with whom God made covenants. 2. Pictures of Shame - Jesus' descendants include adulterers, prostitutes, murderers - the kind of people Jesus came to save. 3. Portraits of Grace - Joseph was decended from Zerubbabel whom God used to lead his people back to the promised land after the exile.

This week, Rev. Stone brings us a message based on the events in Mark 11 and 12. The authority of Jesus is questioned and the parable of the tenants. The context of these two stories of authority and unbelief are just as relevant today as they were in Jesus' day. Where do you stand with Jesus?

This week, Rev. Stone brings us a message based on the events in Mark 11 where Jesus curses a fruitless fig tree and clears the temple courts of commerce. Then and now Jesus confronts our shallow moralistic therapeutic Deism. Jesus is zealous for His Father's glory. 1. we are more like the fig tree or the money changers in the temple than we think. 2. the Bible says we are temples of the Holy Spirit - our lives should reflect that through prayer and living as forgiving people. 3. Jesus IS the temple - look to Jesus and not functional idols.

This week, Rev. Stone brings us a message based on the Palm Sunday Triumphal Entry found in Mark 11. If Jesus does not meet your expectations perhaps you have made him into a functional savior that will disappoint you like all idols. Have you made Him a means to an end rather than truly following Him? How do you know you are following Jesus? 1. Are you challenged by Him? 2. Are you surprised by Him? 3. Are you amazed at Him?

Rev. Francis Smith brings us a message this week about anxiety. What does the Bible say about anxiety and how to deal with it? We are lost in our brokenness but Jesus redeems!

This week, Rev. Stone brings us Part 2 of message from the story of the rich young ruler (Mark 10:17-34). We are all inclined to lean upon something or someone other than Christ for our identity and hope. In this passage, we discover how it is possible to have eternal life even when it seems impossible.

This week, Rev. Stone brings us a message from the story of the rich young ruler (Mark 10:17-34). We are all inclined to lean upon something or someone other than Christ for our identity and hope. In this passage, we discover how following Christ entails giving over our whole lives for the sake of him who, "though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9).