Send us a text What happens when we face God's perfect moral law but fall short? Pastor Mark delivers a powerful message about the stark difference between natural laws and God's divine law—revealing how one has many penalties while the other carries a single, non-negotiable consequence: death. Through a careful examination of Romans 3:19-20, Pastor Mark illuminates how the Mosaic Law serves not as a pathway to salvation but as a mirror reflecting our inherent sinfulness and desperate need for a...
Aug 16, 2025•50 min
Send us a text The concept of spiritual gifts lies at the heart of Christian service and community building. In Pastor Mark's recent message, he draws a critical distinction between worldly charisma and spiritual charisma that every believer needs to understand. While today's definition of charisma typically describes someone who can draw attention to themselves, spiritual charisma (or spiritual gifts) serves an entirely different purpose in God's kingdom. Spiritual gifts, as explained in 1 Cori...
May 15, 2025•31 min
Send us a text The concept of "small things" is powerfully significant in our spiritual journey, yet often misunderstood or undervalued. Within this episode, Pastor Mark's message offers profound insights into how God views what we might consider insignificant efforts in His service. The message opens with a challenging question from Zechariah 4:10: "For who has despised the day of small things?" This scripture reminds us that God takes special delight in watching the beginning of work done in H...
May 14, 2025•31 min
Send us a text In a world filled with constant demands and stressors, Pastor Mark's message on "When Our Soul Needs a Break" offers a timely reminder of Christ's invitation in Matthew 11:28-30. This powerful teaching explores how believers can find genuine rest amid life's challenges by bringing their burdens to Jesus. What exactly is rest from a biblical perspective? Pastor Mark defines it as "refreshing ease," "a state of tranquility," and "relief from anxiety or anything that wearies, trouble...
May 14, 2025•32 min
Send us a text Faith in the midst of failure is one of Christianity's most powerful paradoxes. As Pastor Mark delivers this message, he illuminates a truth many believers struggle to accept: failure is an inherent part of the faith journey. This isn't a contradiction but rather a fundamental aspect of what makes faith necessary in the first place. The spiritual journey involves navigating impossibilities, doubts, and insecurities—all of which create opportunities for missteps. However, these fai...
May 14, 2025•30 min
Send us a text The battle you can't see is the one you need to prepare for most. Pastor Mark Ingram delivers a compelling examination of spiritual warfare, drawing from both Scripture and his military experience to illuminate how believers must recognize, understand, and fight their true enemy. Satan—not other people—stands as our chief adversary, operating through individuals and circumstances while studying our weaknesses with relentless dedication. Like a military commander preparing for batt...
May 14, 2025•29 min
Send us a text "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is of no avail. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life..." John 6:63 We humbly apply JESUS's wisdom to our insufficient effort to provide eternal life, spiritual renewal, change or growth to human hearts. We pledge to simply cast bait while prayerfully relying on GOD'S SPIRIT to minister to all with "...ears to hear what thus saith our LORD..." concerning 'eternal' things. Within this week's broadcast / podcast of 'Words...
Apr 20, 2025•58 min
Send us a text 'Choices...' shape our lives, directing not just our temporal decisions but affecting and also influencing those around us. In this week's sermon, in lieu of eternity, Pastor Mark invites you to reflect on the monumental power of spiritual decisions through the captivating story of Joshua 24. Discover why choosing to serve God is not merely a one-time decision but a choice with eternal ramifications. With scriptural exegesis and transitional thoughts, we are challenged to reflect ...
Feb 16, 2025•42 min
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Jan 20, 2025•30 min
Send us a text The Election Isaiah 22:15-24 Song of the Week: Close to YOU © Mark D. Ingram / RevWrite Music (BMI) Ever wondered how pride, self-sufficiency, and abuse of power leads to downfall? Within this week's 'Words of Life' broadcast / podcast, we invite you to join Pastor Mark as he unpacks the sobering lessons from Isaiah 22:15-24, where we see the palace administrator Shebna rebuked and replaced due to his arrogance and complete mis-management of his blessed position of steward. This e...
Jul 20, 2024•49 min
Send us a text Primary Scripture: Mark 7:18-23 Song of the Week: 'ME AGAIN' © Mark D. Ingram / RevWrite Music In this week's 'Words of Life' broadcast / podcast in lieu of eternity, Pastor Mark invites you on a celestial journey, from the onset of sin to the light of salvation, through the prism of an eclipse. We delve into the heart of our spiritual struggle, grasping the truth JESUS explained to those who would listen that 'defilement' originates not simply from the fallen world around us, but...
Mar 31, 2024•54 min
Send us a text On this week's broadcast / podcast of 'Biblical Thoughts', join us as we embark with our featured guest, Mrs. La'Kendra Jackson, on a soul-stirring quest to the heart of one of our most cherished emotions: love. This engaging conversation elevates the understanding of love beyond the simple warmth of affection, as we evaluate the virtues of patience, kindness, and resilience that compose the essence of 'love.' Twala's message is undergirded by 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, the primary scr...
Jan 31, 2024•27 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us a text Have you ever considered the deeper meaning behind the curtains that grace the windows of our homes? Join me, Pastor Mark, as we uncover the symbolism of curtains and their parallel to our spiritual walk. In this week's broadcast / podcast (in lieu of eternity), we connect the ordinary act of selecting curtains—those transformative pieces in our decor—and the extraordinary transitions we will encounter - @ death. With a focus on the pivotal moment when the temple curtain was torn ...
Dec 23, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us a text Are you living for now or for eternity? Are you letting temporary distractions steal your focus from what truly matters? In this week's 'Words of Life' message, in lieu of eternity, we tackle these poignant questions in our broadcast + podcast, drawing from the wisdom of GOD'S WORD. HIS perspective challenges us to reconsider the definition of true success and worth, pushing us to realign our worldview with an eternal perspective. Within our exegesis & transition, we confront ...
Nov 10, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us a text What does the Parable of the Sower reveal about our hearts and how we receive God's Word? As we unravel this profound parable alongside our host, Twala D. Ingram and her special guest, Ms. Suzette Law, we invite you to join us on an enlightening journey that may alter the way you perceive your spiritual life. Prepare to evaluate your heart's condition, to seek ways to cultivate a bountiful spiritual harvest, and to comprehend the sanctity of spreading GOD'S WORD. In the course of ...
Oct 07, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us a text In this week’s episode, in lieu of eternity, we delve into a topical sermon (traffic) that is very easy to get stuck in or ensnarled by. The Hebrew rendition of a word within our opening text, indicates the feeling of the road ahead of us, being - vexed, hindered or restricted, without GOD'S guidance, wisdom and grace. We thank GOD for JESUS because HE is the way – THE ONLY WAY - out of that which is symbolic of our lives (traffic) in lieu of eternity. TRAFFIC Proverbs 4:12 Song o...
Sep 07, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text The 31st Book of Proverbs challenges with this query: "who can find a virtuous woman?" It is not beauty which defines nor is it necessarily marriage or the lack thereof concerning marital bliss. Yet, it is the woman who seeks after and fears GOD that acquires GOD'S blessedness and favor. Tune in to 'Biblical Thoughts' w/ Twala D. Ingram, for this week's podcast or watch the broadcast, via our (free) Roku 'digital on demand' channel or your favorite digital app. This Week's Guest: ...
Aug 21, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Send us a text Within this week's message in lieu of eternity... GOD references 'sand' as the boundary which HE placed that causes waves to obey HIS command. Through Jeremiah, GOD says to HIS people, “even the roaring, loud, billowing waves obey MY commands and I even use sand to stop its forward progress so that the waves of the sea can only go so far…” GOD (soon thereafter) contrasts the waves being subject to HIS voice with the disobedient, stubborn, and rebellious nature of HIS people, and H...
May 31, 2023•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text Sermons and musical artists featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity. Support the show In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.
Feb 05, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Send us a text Sermons and musical artists featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity. Support the show In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.
Feb 05, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Send us a text Sermons and musical artists featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity. Support the show In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.
Feb 05, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Send us a text Sermons and musical artists featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity. Support the show In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.
Feb 05, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Send us a text Sermons and musical artists featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity. Support the show In lieu of eternity, sermons and musical artists are featured to extol JESUS CHRIST as the sole hope for the eternal souls of humanity.
Feb 05, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text This week's 'Words of Life' in lieu of eternity... 'Directions' - a path one follows or an action implemented based upon instructions provided. My high school students follow a specific set of directives which I provide, to guide them with inserting a sterile needle into one of 3 veins within the antecubital fossa, which allows a safe, efficient and proficient venipuncture attempt with their peers. Without the purposed intent of following my provided instructions, each would readi...
Jan 28, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text 'RE' (prefix) - again; in a different way; back to how something was before; backward recall. Example - 're'-vive: to bring back to life; to restore. At death, our bodies will 're'-turn to dust and our eternal spirits will 're'-turn to THE ONE (GOD) who gave it, to receive HIS pronouncement in one of two phrases: 1. "Well done my good and faithful servant..." 2. "Depart from me - I never knew you." It is our purpose and duty of life to secure JESUS as the sole Savior who remedies ...
Jan 28, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text In this week's 'Words Of Life' message, in lieu of eternity... As Jesus prepared for His impending death, resurrection and ascension back to Father GOD, the disciples didn't easily accept this message. Thomas then spoke what others were probably thinking, "...we have no idea where You are going - let alone, know how to get there... why leave now?" Jesus lovingly replied and gently conveyed to them the need for His departure to usher in the sanctifying work of Holy Spirit who could...
Jul 19, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text On this week's broadcast / podcast episode of Words of Life, we conclude our four-part series: UNDERSTANDING AFFLICTION. Within this week's message, we challenge one another with introspection because sometimes, it's not another person - it's not satan nor is GOD to blame. There are times that 'affliction' originates from within our deceitfully wicked hearts and it's at times like these that we must challenge ourselves to simply admit: "it's me - it's me - it's me O LORD 🎹🎤 stan...
Apr 05, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text People. GOD loves 'us' more than anything. HE is patient. Merciful. Longsuffering. HIS loving attributes towards us are innumerable. And yet, our ability to withstand 'offense' from those we interact with daily, doesn't always measure up if we're honest and introspective with our efforts. Tune in to the 3rd of a 4 part sermon series (Understanding Affliction) as we review specific steps to consider and implement, to handle the 'affliction of offense' in a manner pleasing to HIM. U...
Mar 06, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text In episode 1, we studied our understanding of affliction being a necessary component of our sanctification, in lieu of eternity, and why GOD lays affliction upon those who belong to HIM. Within our 2nd episode of the series, we study why we should become 'proactive instead of reactive' when our adversary (satan) buffets us (with affliction) but for totally different reasons. 'UNDERSTANDING AFFLICTION' (4 Part Sermon Series) Today's Message (2 of 4): AFFLICTION EMANATES FROM SATAN ...
Feb 13, 2022•20 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text Oftentimes, we are reactive instead of being proactive when we feel attacked, misunderstood or maybe even being the subject of untruths. Yet, before we can withstand 'affliction' in a manner pleasing to GOD, we should attempt to gain an 'understanding' of its origin and then pray for HOLY SPIRIT'S assistance accordingly. Tune in to the first of a four-part series as we delve into our topic... 'UNDERSTANDING AFFLICTION' Part I - 'Affliction' Is Lain Upon Us By GOD Primary Scripture...
Jan 26, 2022•19 min•Season 4Ep. 1
