Category: Mark’s Messages

John Newton first published those beautiful lyrics in 1779 and they resonate with us today as much as they did then because every soul desperately needs God’s grace, but let’s face it as sweet as it is it’s also very misunderstood. Some view God’s grace as “No Rules” while others view it as “Nothing but… Continue reading Amazing Grace

Challenge For A New Year Resolve not to miss a single service. No excuses this time but, for a change, make a few sacrifices for the Lord. Try praying every time you have a problem or decision to make. If you feel the slightest need, pray! And while you’re at it, try praying for your… Continue reading Challenge And Predictions For The New Year

An old coffee commercial shows a man returning to his home early in the morning right before Christmas. His younger sister puts a big bow on him and declares, “YOU ARE MY GIFT!” This is a wonderful reminder of the greatest gift that God has given to us: JESUS CHRIST. What would you think if… Continue reading God’s Gift of Jesus

A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A realist said, “That’s a pit alright”. A subjective person came along and said, “I feel for you down in that pit”. An objective person saw the man and said, “With so many pits and so many people in the world it’s only logical… Continue reading The Pit

He wants you to be weary, friend. Too tired to read the Word. He wants you to be busy, friend. Too busy to pray in the presence of God. He wants you to be distracted, friend. The to-do list is a mile long and it is just the thing to keep your mind off of… Continue reading Be Vigilant

When I say….”I am a Christian”, I am not shouting, “I am saved”. I’mwhispering “I was lost”, That’s why I chose this way.When I say….”I am a Christian”, I don’t speak of this with pride. I’mconfessing that I stumble and need Him as my Guide.When I say….”I am a Christian”, I’m not trying to be… Continue reading When I Say I Am A Christian…

The Musk Ox seems to have more sense than God’s family at times. When faced with danger the Musk Oxen form a circle with their heads and their horns outward and their young and weak in the center. They gather for mutual protection rather than trying to goout on their own or trying to run… Continue reading Sticking Together

“Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing loveand His wonderful deeds for men.”(Psalm 107:8) “Thanksgiving Day” originated in America, but the virtue of thanksgiving did not. Thanksgiving is as old as man himself. So is the lack of it. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”(Psalm 103:2)… Continue reading Let Them Give Thanks to the Lord

Friday we will observe Veterans Day. We honor those veterans who have served in our armed forces to provide us the freedom that we so richly enjoy today. We also pay tribute to those family members who stood by them. We thank God for such courageous and unselfish people. This holiday, Veterans Day, was initially… Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans

We would like to welcome you to the Tanner Church of Christ. Some have been saved this week and according to the scriptures havebeen added to the church (Acts 2:47). I’m constantly amazed at the misconceptions of what the church is when I talk to various people.What is the church? The church is described in… Continue reading The Family of God