04-09-2014 Majoring in the Minors- Malachi - Pastor Mark Rossgington

One things that tends to happen when one goes to church a lot is that we tend to go through the motions. We say the right words, we pray, we listen to the sermon, sing some hymns, and then leave. Wash, rinse, and repeat. We also have a habit of not taking repentance very seriously as an outcome of going through the motions, and it's not that we don't care it's just worship has now become a part of a routine. We might even think that when he ask for God for something He might not be listening, or that we don't think He's keeping a promise that He made to us. What do we do about it? In the final part of the series, Pastor Mark talks about Malachi, and how he has the answers to those questions and more. The words he spoke hundreds of years ago can still be applied to us and help us along in our journey with God. The whole sermon series can be found right over here.

04-06-2014 Majoring in the Minors- Zechariah - Pastor Mark Rossington

As this massive sermon series almost comes to a close, one theme that seems to be around is that the people during that time needed to be reminded of what God can do for them. When life gets really complicated and difficult, it's easy to forget that someone, especially God, has your back through all of it. For them, being conquered and put into slavery made them forget that God was with them and can help them out if they ask. So, what does this have to do with Zechariah? Pastor Mark goes into the background of the situation with the Israelites in more detail, and how Zechariah has a lot to say about God keeping His promises. He even talks about the life and coming of Jesus, so that book is jam packed full of information that is still very much relevant to our lives. Even if it doesn't look like it at a glance. That sermon can be found right here.

04-02-2014 Majoring in the Minors- Haggai - Pastor Mark Rossington

With life comes responsibilities that we take on as we get older and older, and at some point we have to make a list of what's important and what isn't. We have to prioritize our life so that we don't get bogged down with a bunch of stuff that isn't important, or are just fun stuff that can put on the back burner until we get some free time. When we do make a list, what goes at the top? Family? Work? What about God? The next minor prophet that Pastor Mark talks about is Haggai, and he was all about placing God at the top and making sure that He is a top priority. While he may be talking about the Israelites rebuilding the Temple and having God come first, that message is still pretty important to us today since we tend to put Him last in our lives. That part in the series, as well as the others, can be found right here.

03-30-2014 Majoring in the Minors- Zephaniah - Pastor Mark Rossington

When we hear something over and over again we tend to not take it so seriously, or even might make it into something that's part of a routine. In any case, it goes in one ear and out the other. It's not out of irritation or exasperation, but we've heard it one to many times and we don't care to hear it anymore. Is that always a good thing though? Just because we heard it one too many times, does that mean we can take it for granted? In the ninth part of Pastor Mark's "Majoring in the Minors" series, the book of Zephaniah is explored. While Zephaniah's life is pretty much vanilla when compared to the other minor prophets, his message certainly isn't and is more like a rocky road in his words to all of us. That sermon, as well as the previous ones in the current series, can be found right here.

03-26-2014 Majoring in the Minors- Habakkuk - Pastor Mark Rossington

There are things that happen in life that are incredibly unfair, and the question that always pops is, "why?". It's a fair question to ask, but it seems like no one has an answer for it. Anger and frustration start to mount and normally resentment comes not too far behind. The toughest of questions are typically met with silence, so it's safe to assume that there isn't answer, right? Not quite. In the eighth part in the series called Majoring in the Minors, Pastor Mark talks about Habakkuk and how he's the perfect guide on the road to getting those answers. His book in the Bible will surprise many since not a whole lot of people know what he has to say, and what he does have to say is rather helpful. That sermon, as well as the others before it, can be found right here.

03-16-2014 Majoring in the Minors- Jonah - Pastor Mark Rossington

We all know someone that we either can't stand to be around, or even down right hate because of something they've done. We might even go so far as to mentally wish that not matter what they try to accomplish that they fail miserably, and if they try to change their life around it doesn't work. While we may think that we are in the "right" to think and hope that, but is it really fair? Continuing on with the sermon series on the minor prophets, Pastor Mark talks about Jonah and the famous Bible story of him being eaten by a big fish. While that may be the most well-known part of the book, but there are some details in that book that are not as well-known. The events in his life may not be applicable because of the extra-ordinary nature of it, but his thoughts on who deserves what and what God has to say about it certainly does. That sermon can be found right here. 

03-12-2014 Majoring in the Minors- Obadiah - Pastor Mark Rossington

People bullying other people around isn't something new, nor is it something that's left behind in the various grade school levels. It evolves when people are grown up and are into their chosen career fields, so it's something that everyone must have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. It's easy to feel alone and isolated, and even give up hope after a while, so what can be done about it? Who has our backs when this happens? Pastor Mark talks about the next minor prophet, Obadiah, and is probably the least known and preached about. Even though it's a short book in the Bible, Obadiah has a lot of history in it and gives some really good insight and advice that can be used today. If you would like to know more, you can find that sermon right here.