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Terrified but giving Glory to God
“Terrified but giving Glory to God” Rev. Mark Kosko Revelation 9-11 I. 7 Angels sounding their trumpets and unleashing the death, torment and agony of 7 years of tribulation 1. 5th Angel unleashes the demonic locusts from the Ab...CategoryMark Kosko -
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The Bible
“The Bible” Rev. Mark Kosko Jeremiah 24:6-7 Return to Him with All Your Heart. A. The Bible is the Word of God: Scripture is the means in which God has communicated to us not only his very existence but also his grand plan of cr...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Fear of the Lord Leads to Trust
Fear of the Lord Leads to Trust (Exodus 14:10-31) Rev. Mark Kosko I. The Israelites were terrified during the Exodus They feared the mighty Egyptian army bearing down upon them They began to doubt Moses’ leadership and regretted God’s provi...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Apostle Peter: True Strength of Character out of Human Weakness
Apostle Peter: True Strength of Character out of Human Weakness Rev. Mark Kosko I. Of humble beginnings A son of a fisherman but willing to drop his nets and follow Jesus Not highly educated or gifted but simply willing to obey Enthusiastic...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Isaac: To Be Used by God Was No Laughing Matter
Isaac: To Be Used by God Was No Laughing Matter Rev. Mark Kosko I. Isaac was an imperfect man used for God’s perfect plan Baby Isaac was a fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham and Sarah God rarely interacted with Isaac directly but bless...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Time is Short to an Eternal Life with God
Time is Short to an Eternal Life with God Rev. Mark Kosko (1 Corinthians 7:29-31) 1 Corinthians 7:29-31: 29 What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; 30 tho...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Offering Up Firstfruits of Your Time to the Lord
Offering Up Firstfruits of Your Time to the Lord (Deuteronomy 26:1-10) Rev. Mark Kosko I. As with the Israelites, and now because of Christ, God has: Liberated us from this world of sin and oppression Driven us in to the wilderness Given us...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Mary Rejoiced As Only A Mother Could Do
Mary Rejoiced As Only A Mother Could Do Rev. Mark Kosko (Luke 1:26-38, 46-55) I. Mary’s background (vv. 26-27) She was a common ordinary young woman From a small town engaged to a carpenter. II. God’s perspective of Mary Mary was highly fav...CategoryMark Kosko -
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May Our Faith Have Proven Genuine
May Our Faith Have Proven Genuine (1 Peter 1:3-9) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Praise to God for his great Mercy! It’s an unbearable relief to be spared God’s wrath we deserve Deut 9:5- God’s favor not because of righteousness or integrity Titus 3:4-...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Make Good on your Faith in the Lord
Make Good on your Faith in the Lord (Jonah 2:1-10) Rev. Mark Kosko I. A Place for Deep Thought God had Jonah’s Attention in the Fish’s Belly (v. 1) Was Jonah truly sorry or just stuck? He Praised God nonetheless II. Consequences for Disobed...CategoryMark Kosko -
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A Peace Which Transcends All Understanding
A Peace Which Transcends All Understanding (Philippians 4:2-9) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Agree with each other in the Lord Do you want to be right, or have peace? Unity in Fellowship can overcome our individual differences Book of Life as a subtle...CategoryMark Kosko -
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No More Tearful Regrets
No More Tearful Regrets (Philippians 3:17-4:1) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Join, Follow, Take Note . . . Live! (v.17) Being united with Christ inspires a better Way But can ___________ _____________ (serving at NCFC) bring about _____________ ______...CategoryMark Kosko -
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A Coming of Age
“A Coming of Age” (Philippians 2:19-30) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Timothy & the Influence of a Faithful Community A sincere faith instilled in Timothy by strong women of faith (1 Tim 1:5) He also served with his father Apostle Paul considered ...CategoryMark Kosko -
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An Unbearable Glimpse of God is Enough
An Unbearable Glimpse of God is Enough (Philippians 2:5-11) Rev. Mark Kosko I. An Attitude Like Christ Jesus Our attitudes can be changed by attempting to fathom the true wonder and awe of the great I AM! Appreciating that God came down to ...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Be Blessed...to Bless Others
Be Blessed...to Bless Others (Philippians 2:1-4) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Receive the Blessing Through Christ, be encouraged Through Christ, be comforted Through the Holy Spirit, be united with the Lord II. Experience the Inward Transformation Ch...CategoryMark Kosko -
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We are Mere Stewards of God’s Authority
(6) We are Mere Stewards of God’s Authority Rev. Mark Kosko (Colossians 3:18-4:18) I. The Instructions for Christian Households Work Both Ways (3:18-21) Wives submit, children obey: Yeah! It’s good to be the man!!! Not so fast Men, there’s ...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Only God Can Reveal Himself to Us
(4) Only God Can Reveal Himself to Us (Colossians 2:16-23) Rev. Mark Kosko I. The Former Law was merely a shadow of things to come- Jesus Christ! (vv.16-17) II. Acting religious in order to be seen by others creates separation from God.(vv....CategoryMark Kosko -
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Holy in His Sight, Be Holy to the World
(2) Holy in His Sight, Be Holy to the World (Colossians 1:15-23) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Jesus is the Sum of All Things (vv.15-18) He was the visible image of an unseen God He is the head of the body, the church II. We are Reconciled to God thro...CategoryMark Kosko -
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Service to God Without Knowing the Father is Rubbish
(48) Service to God Without Knowing the Father is Rubbish (John 15:18-16:4) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Jesus chose his disciples out of this world knowing the world would hate them for it (vv. 18-21) To follow Christ does not make sense to the Worl...CategoryMark Kosko -
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A Way, A Truth and a Life not of this World
(45) A Way, A Truth and a Life not of this World (John 14:1-14) Rev. Mark Kosko I. Jesus prepared a way and a place through his life and death (vv 1-5) Thomas wanted a logical answer to his logical question Jesus was the path to a relations...CategoryMark Kosko