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Sermon Spotlight: He Said He'd Rise Again... And He Did!
What does it actually mean that Jesus is alive?
In this special Easter episode of Sermon Spotlight, the team reflects on the power of the resurrection and why it changes everything—not just for eternity, but for how we live right now.
After walking through the book of Mark for over a year, this conversation brings it all together:
The Suffering Servant and Mighty MessiahThe reality of the empty tomb Why the disciples responded with fear—and how we often do the same How forgetting the resurrection leads us back into fear and self-reliance What it look...Sermon Spotlight: The Declaration at the Cross
In this episode, we explore Mark 15 and reflect on the weight of Holy Week—unpacking powerful themes like the fulfillment of Psalm 22, the suffering of Christ, and the profound reality of substitution through Barabbas. Together, we wrestle with what Jesus endured, why it matters, and how it shapes the way we live today.
As we reflect on the cross, we’re reminded: Jesus didn’t just die—He chose to suffer in our place.
Take time this week to sit in the weight of what He has done—and let it draw you closer to Him.
Sermon Spotlight: The Costly Kindness of God
In this episode of Sermon Spotlight, we take a deeper dive into Mark 14 and the powerful picture of Jesus’ costly kindness in His final hours before the cross.
Caleb Pearson is joined by Mark Carey and Jessica Oplak, as they explore what stood out from the weekend sermon, including:
 The difference between being nice and being truly kind How Jesus chose to spend His final moments—with purpose, sacrifice, and truth  The depth behind the trials of Jesus and the fulfillment of Scripture  What it means that Jesus remained fully in control—even in suffering  The tension betwee...Sermon Spotlight: Faithful to the Father; Faithless in the Flesh
This week on Sermon Spotlight, Rose Lauck is joined by Tim Sanford and Cole McQuaid for a thoughtful conversation diving into Mark 14:12–42. Join the conversation as they unpack the depth of Jesus’ final moments with His disciples, exploring the weight of His obedience to the Father, the humanity He experienced in the garden, and the powerful contrast between Christ’s faithfulness and our tendency toward weakness in the flesh.
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Sermon Spotlight: Worthy of It All
Tim Sanford is joined by Mark Francis and William Orth as they unpack this week’s sermon from Mark 14:1-11 and the continuation of the theme of God having our hearts - He is worthy of it all!
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Sermon Spotlight: The Coming Day of the Lord
This week on Sermon Spotlight, host Rose Lauck is joined by Abby Linaburg and Pastor Mark Carey to unpack a powerful follow-up to Mark 13.
Building on Jesus’ teaching about His return in the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Mark led us to 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 — where Paul echoes the same themes of watchfulness, hope, and readiness.
In a world filled with global tension and uncertainty, this conversation reminds us that Christ’s return is not meant to create fear — but confidence.
Because Jesus died for us, we are not destined for wrath.
Because He...
Sermon Spotlight: Jesus - The Ultimate Prophet
This week’s sermon from Mark 13 is unpacked by Mark Carey with Mark Francis and guest Drew Sanford, as they discuss how we can have confident hope in the Lord by knowing what Jesus shared with his disciples on the Mount of Olives just before His death and resurrection.Â
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Sermon Spotlight: All In - The Heart of a Disciple, Part Two
This week on Sermon Spotlight, host Rose Lauck is joined by Pastor Tim Sanford and Cole McQuaid to reflect on a sermon that stepped slightly outside our journey through the Gospel of Mark — but not really.
After studying Mark 12:41–44 (the widow’s offering), this episode continues exploring giving — not as a fundraising pitch, but as a lens for discipleship. Why does the topic of money come with so much baggage in the church? What does it mean to give out of grace rather than guilt? And how do we guard our hearts from both stinginess and over-giving?
Sermon Spotlight: All In - The Heart of a Disciple, Part One
Mark sits down with Tim Sanford (teaching pastor) and Jessica Oplack (guest) as they unpack Mark 12:41-44 as Jesus shares a final discipleship lesson to his disciples of stewardship and a heart of dependence on the Lord.
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Sermon Spotlight: Sonship and Social Cues
This week on Sermon Spotlight, the conversation centers on Mark 12:35–40, as host Rose is joined by Cole McQuaid and Caleb Pearson. Set just days before the cross, this moment in Mark’s Gospel marks Jesus’ final public teaching in the temple—a powerful confrontation that exposes false religion and reveals the true authority of the Messiah.
This thoughtful, honest conversation challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level belief and ask hard questions about where assurance, worship, and obedience truly come from.
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Sermon Spotlight: The Spotless Lamb of God
This week on Sermon Spotlight, host Mark Francis is joined by Abby Linaburg and Pastor Mark Carey to take a deeper dive into Mark 11–12, a pivotal section of Scripture that takes place during the final week of Jesus’ earthly ministry.
The conversation explores Jesus’ authority, the relentless questioning by the religious leaders, and the profound meaning behind some of His most challenging teachings — including the parable of the tenants, paying taxes to Caesar, the greatest commandment, and the rejection of the Messiah.
Rich with theology, biblical insight, and practical application, this conversation encourages listeners to move bey...
Sermon Spotlight: The Triumphal Exit
This week on Sermon Spotlight, we take a deeper dive into Mark 11:12–26, with Rose Lauck, Mark Carey, and Abby Linaburg.
The conversation explores Jesus’ cursing of the fig tree, the cleansing of the temple, and what it truly means to “have faith in God.” Together, they unpack the symbolism, Old Testament connections, and theological depth behind this passage—moving beyond surface-level readings to see what Jesus was teaching His disciples (and us).
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Sermon Spotlight: The Triumphal Entry
Mark Francis sits down with Tim Sanford and Mike Thomas as they unpack the weekend where guest preacher, Scot Keen, taught on how the book of Mark has displayed that Jesus is both the Mighty Messiah and Suffering Servant - and we are called to follow Him! The story of Christ’s triumphal entry is now furthering the narrative that He has come to Jerusalem to suffer and to die.
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Sermon Spotlight: Walking in the Light in 2026
This week on Sermon Spotlight, Rose Lauck is joined by Caleb Pearson and William Orth to reflect on the final message in our Light of the World series and what it truly means to walk in the light as followers of Jesus.
Drawing from 1 John 1 and the weekend sermon, the conversation explores the difference between position and condition, relationship and fellowship, and why joy — not guilt or legalism — is meant to mark the Christian life.
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Sermon Spotlight: Jesus - Light of the World
In this week’s episode of Sermon Spotlight, Rose Lauck and Abby Linaburg sit down with Mark Carey to reflect on the first message in our mini-series, “The Light of the World.”
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Sermon Spotlight: That I Might See
Mark Francis and Cole McQuaid sit down with Tim Sanford to unpack topics of faith, miracles, dependency on Christ, and more with a conversation that reviews the sermon from Mark 10:46-52.
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Sermon Spotlight: The Greatness of Jesus
In this episode, Caleb Pearson and Abby Linaburg sit down with Pastor Mark Carey to unpack Mark 10:32–45 and explore what it means to follow Jesus during a season filled with expectation, celebration, and service.
Mark also gives historical context that brings the passage to life — from the hopes of first-century Jews to the disciples’ struggle to unlearn old assumptions. It’s a rich conversation about humility, surrender, and the upside-down kingdom Jesus came to establish.
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Sermon Spotlight: God Alone is Good
In this episode, Rose Lauck is joined by Pastor Mark Carey and guest Drew LeMay as they unpack Mark 10:17–31 and the story of the rich young ruler — one of Jesus’ most memorable and challenging conversations.
Together they explore what this passage reveals about:
 • Our longing for eternal life
 • The sincerity behind the rich young ruler’s question
 • How the law exposes the true condition of our hearts
This conversation digs beneath the surface of the text and offers clarity, encouragement, and pastoral insight for anyone wrestling with faith, obedience, and the shape of a grace...
Sermon Spotlight: A Condition of the Heart
This week Caleb Pearson sits down with Tim Sanford and Abby Linaburg to walk through Mark 10:13–16 and the themes of childlike dependence, discipleship, appropriating grace, and what it really means to battle a hard heart in everyday life.
From discipleship stories to parenting moments to practical theology, this conversation is an encouraging reminder that God is constantly shaping us—even in small, ordinary moments.
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Sermon Spotlight: A Trap That Was Not
Rose Lauck hosts this week, joined by Cole McQuaid and Mark Carey, as they debrief the sermon from Mark 10:1–12. Together they explore:
Why the Pharisees’ “trap question” about divorce matteredThe real meaning of Deuteronomy 24What Jesus actually corrected in their interpretationHow believers can faithfully engage thorny cultural issuesWhy asking good, clarifying questions matters more than winning argumentsWhat Scripture — and the hardness of our hearts — reveal about our posture toward othersFull of pastoral insight, practical wisdom, laughter, and honest discussion, this episode helps equip you to approach difficult conversations with truth, humility, and discernment.
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Sermon Spotlight: Learning Grace from the Master
This week on Sermon Spotlight, Caleb Pearson, Mark Francis, and Tim Sanford dig into Mark 9 and what it really means to live as a disciple of Jesus.
Together they unpack the phrase “discipleship is helping another appropriate the grace of God”—and explore how humility, dependence, and intentionality are all central to following Christ. The conversation dives deep into the heart of Jesus’ teaching moments with His disciples, offering a clear and practical picture of what true discipleship looks like today.
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Sermon Spotlight: Faith in the Valley
This week on Sermon Spotlight, Mark Francis, Abby Linaburg, and Caleb Pearson dive into the theme of finding encouragement in discouragement—a tension every believer knows well. Through Scripture and open conversation, the hosts reflect on how God meets us in hard moments, reshaping our perspective and dependency on Him.
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Sermon Spotlight: From the Mountain to the Mission
This week on Sermon Spotlight, Abby Linaburg, Caleb Pearson, and first-time guest Cole McQuaid unpack the latest sermon from Mark 9:9-13. Together, they explore what it means to follow a suffering Savior—and why our witness should be cruciform, or “cross-shaped.”
The conversation dives into themes of God’s timing, the purpose of suffering, and the importance of trusting Christ in both the mountaintop moments and the mundane.
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Sermon Spotlight: Listen to Jesus
In this episode of Sermon Spotlight, hosts Caleb Pearson, Rose Lauck, and Micah Doerksen dive into the recent sermon on Mark 9:1-8. Together, they unpack the significance of this powerful moment, its deep connections to the Old Testament, and what it means to truly listen to Jesus today.
The discussion explores themes of prophecy, biblical worldview, and the transformative power of Scripture in the life of every believer. Tune in for thoughtful conversation, spiritual insight, and practical encouragement to dig deeper into God’s Word and apply its truth in your daily walk.
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Sermon Spotlight: Established in the Faith - God's Work Through Global Missions
In this special Global Church Week edition of Sermon Spotlight, we unpack the weekend sermon focused on God’s work through our global church partners. Missions Pastor Scott McManigle joins us to walk through the Metanarrative —a tool designed to equip church leaders around the world to teach the overarching story of Scripture.
This episode is all about what it means to equip leaders and establish believers in the faith, both locally and globally. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how God is moving through missions and how you can be a part of it...
Sermon Spotlight: The Cost of Discipleship
In this week’s Sermon Spotlight, we explore what it really means to follow Jesus as we unpack the sermon, "The Cost of Discipleship" from Mark 8:34-38.
We take a closer look at Jesus’ call to costly discipleship and what it means to live as both recipients of grace and active followers of Christ. From denying ourselves to taking up our cross, we examine the three imperatives Jesus gives—and the four powerful reasons why the cost is always worth it.
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Sermon Spotlight: Who Do You Say I Am? A Turning Point in Discipleship
In this week’s Sermon Spotlight, we dive into Mark 8:22–33, exploring the healing of the blind man, Peter’s bold confession (and rebuke!), and the turning point where Jesus reveals His path to the cross. We’re diving deep into the shift from seeing Jesus as a powerful Messiah to following Him as the Suffering Servant.
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Sermon Spotlight: Encore Performance by Ignorant Disciples
In this week’s Sermon Spotlight, we unpack Mark 8:11–21 and the challenging theme of forgetting God's faithfulness—even when His provision is undeniable. Why do we, like the disciples, keep missing the point? Join us as we wrestle with spiritual blindness, hardened hearts, and the grace that keeps showing up.
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An Encore Performance by a Mighty Messiah
Mark Chapter 8 is going to accentuate Jesus' ultimate question as His actions continue to carry weight for His disciples.
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Trusting the Heart of Jesus, Part 2
The crew discusses opportunities in our lives to trust the Lord.
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Trusting the Heart of Jesus
Mark 7 continues building the narrative of faith and Jesus becoming a suffering servant on our behalf.
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The Heart of the Problem is the Problem of the Heart
Mark 7 brings us to a fruitful discussion of the heart of man, and how rules and regulation can inhibit worship.
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Sent into the Storm
Micah walks us through a famous passage as we see another example of Christ's disciples falling short.
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Beyond the Pulpit: "I Can’t, But You Can" Mark 6:30-44
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Before the Cross, There was a Sword
The crew discusses a unique passage in the gospel Mark that still finds a way to let Christ shine through the darkness.
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Sent by the Savior
In this episode, we sit down with Micah to debrief Sunday’s sermon on Mark 6:7–13. Together, we explore the apostles’ mission, their call to go out in faith, and the radical dependency they were invited into.
We reflect on what it means to live faithfully when we don't have all the answers—and how failure isn’t the end, but often the very thing God uses to teach and shape us.
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Familiar Face, Faithless Hearts
Our crew talks further about this idea of faith, and how we can desire more and more of Jesus in order to effectively have faith (and rest!) in Him.
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A Life-Altering Interruption
The correlation between the woman, Jairus and us is.... faith!
This week on Sermon Spotlight, we dive into Mark 5:21–43 and unpack the powerful stories of healing and faith. From Jairus' desperation to the boldness of the bleeding woman, we discuss what it means to truly trust Jesus—and what fuels that kind of faith in our lives today.
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Set Free by Mercy
Micah, Mark, and Caleb debrief the powerful story of Mark 5:1–20, exploring how the acknowledgment of Jesus’ name reveals His authority, transforms lives, and confronts spiritual darkness.
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A Fierce Storm & Faithless Men
God made it clear this weekend at FBC that He orchestrates his truth and message to resonate with His people.
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