Pastor Mark Reynolds' Podcast

Depression and suicide. These are heavy topics, and historically the church has not always been helpful. Most mainline Protestant denominations have changed their position on these issues in conversation with modern medicine to provide compassionate and holistic support. In this message, we explore how these changes offer hope to people who suffer with depression or who have lost loved ones to suicide.

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While we mostly pray to our Heavenly Father, maternal metaphors for God are not uncommon in the Bible. One striking example is Isaiah 66:13: "As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem." In this message we look at how God comforts us with the love of a mother.

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What happens when we die? In this message, Pastor Mark explains that the Bible does offer a simple answer to this question but several different images that open space for us wrestle with difficult questions. After acknowledging that people have different interpretations of the Bible regarding the afterlife, he reminds us of two things that all Christians believe that provide comfort, hope, and assurance in the face of dea...

In this message, we finish our series, "Overwhelmed," by looking at how our finances can get out-of-control. How do things like money, bills, retirement, and the stock market stress you out? Join us and discover the root of this stress and how the Bible provides antidotes.

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In this message, we continue our series, "Overwhelmed," by looking at fear. How does fear hold you back, and how can God help you move forward with courage and peace? Tune in to find out.

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Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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In this message we look at why we have a hard time saying "No" to demands on our time, learn a new tool for discerning what is what important in life, and consider the biblical practice of delegation.

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Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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This message launches a new 4-week series, "Overwhelmed: Antidotes for the Out-of-Control Life." The goal of the series is to discover God's rhythm for human life and learn to live in sync with that rhythm, and the goal of this lead-off message is to remember how important it is to slow down so we can rejuvenate.

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In this Easter message, we focuses on the victory of God in Jesus and what this means for us today. Check it out, say "Yes!" to Jesus, and be spiritually supercharged this week!

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Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL) 

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In this message, we continue the series "Savior" by looking at how Jesus removes the stain of sin from our souls. As we dive into this rich metaphor, we'll see how the power of God's love as revealed in the cross washes us clean and restores us to health.

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In this message, we continue the Lenten series, "Savior," by looking at how Jesus saves us by reconciling us to God. Discover how this gift of reconciliation not only brings peace with God but also helps us mend our relationships with others. 

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In this message, we continue the series, "Savior," by looking at Jesus as a moral example. Sin makes us incapable of fully receiving the love of God into our hearts and reflecting it back into the world. God sends Jesus to save us by showing us how to live and love.

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Have you ever been enslaved to anything? Have you ever felt stuck in a situation, a pattern of behavior, or relationship that felt impossible? In this message, we see how God purchases our freedom on the cross of Christ, and how we can received this gift in faith by building a new life. 

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The cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith. But why did Jesus have to die to save us from our sins, and what does the cross mean for us today? The Bible uses different images to help us understand the death of Christ, and this message launches a new series to guide us through six of these images, beginning with substitution, the idea that Jesus took our place on the cross. What the strengths and limitations of ...

It's human nature to snuggle up to the edge of irresponsibility or disaster and stay there as long as possible. But instead of wondering how close we can get before crossing the line, we need to ask ourselves an important question: Is this wise? Check out this message as we continue the series, "Better Decisions & Fewer Regrets."

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Sometimes an option we're considering creates tension inside of us. When that happens, it can be tempting to ignore the discomfort or brush by it. But instead of doing that, we need to pay close attention to it. Check out this message as we continue the message series, "Better Decisions & Fewer Regrets," and reflect on the conscience question: Is there a tension that deserves my attention?

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Your life is more than random, disconnected events. It's a story being written. Whether it's a thoughtful response or an emotionally fueled reaction, we write the stories of our lives one decision at a time. Check out this message as we continue the series, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets," and reflect on the legacy question: What story do I want to tell?

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The easiest person to deceive is the person in the mirror. As we seek to make good decisions, it's important to ask the integrity question: Am I being honest with myself? Life doesn't get better without rigorous honesty.

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This is the first message in a new 6-week series, "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets." In this sermon, Pastor Mark explains how the quality of your decisions determines the direction and quality of your life, and how asking the right kinds of questions can help you build a good decision-making framework.

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