Messages by Pastor Jack Mannschreck (Page 14)

Soul Soil

Based on the parable of the sower. Jesus tells of the parable of the sower who spreads the seeds and they fall on various types of soil. The condition of the soil determines the growth of the seed. The condition of our soul determines what God is able to do within us and how we will grow in our Christian faith. We will focus on the concepts of surrendering to, accepting, and following Christ. Based on Romans 8:12-17 and Matthew…

Break Me, O God

Mary Magdalene is often described as a woman of questionable means; to be sure, she is, like us all, broken. She is introduced to us when she broke open a jar of perfume and anointed Jesus with the sweet-smelling oil. Some took offense at this extravagant display of care and anointing. There is a concept that we want to meditate upon during this message – broken. Mary broke open the jar to anoint Jesus and a few verses later, Jesus…