Forgiveness isn’t easy … but the blessings it brings are always worth it!  That’s what we’re discovering today on Bold Steps. We’re reaching the end of our series called … The Pursuit of Happiness … by diving into a lesson about the blessings and power we unlock through forgiveness.  Pastor Mark Jobe is unpacking the biblical parable of the King who showed mercy and forgiveness to a man with an impossibly high debt.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe begins a lesson about the surprising power of forgiveness. When was the last time you heard someone say, I forgive you … and really mean it?  With all the tensions and growing divides we see around us, it seems that showing mercy and forgiveness has simply gone out of fashion. Jesus has a lot to say on this in His Sermon on the Mount, and Mark is going to unpack this in one of His famous parables.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe shows us how to be the spiritual peacemakers our world so desperately needs. We’re diving into part two of a timely lesson all about The Habits of Peacemakers.  It seems everywhere we look the world is breaking in two, demanding us to take a side and double down in the fight.  But as Christians, we’re recipients of the limitless grace and peace of God … and it’s our responsibility to help share that with the world.

In an age full of rage and division, Pator Mark Jobe shares the biblical calling to be peace-makers … today on Bold Steps. We really do live in a world that’s increasingly divided and contentious … and as the tensions continue heating up, we need peacemakers more than ever!  Here on the program, we’ve been looking at the beatitudes of Jesus, and Mark, today Mark is going to underscore that much-needed characteristic of being a peacemaker.

We all want to be happy … and today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe discusses the biblical path to genuine happiness. Last time on the program Mark began a series on what the Bible teaches about finding true happiness.  And as we began looking into the Psalms, we came to realize just how impactful our choices can be.  What we choose to focus on and who we choose to spend time with can have major consequences on our experience of joy.  As Mark continues with the third part of this lesson on The Power of Choices, we’ll focus on our thinking and how what we focus on determines how we see the world and ultimately our attitude toward it.

Making wise choices in our pursuit of happiness … that’s the discussion, today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. You know, the choices we make in this life can have serious consequences … but unfortunately, we don’t always take our choices all that seriously.  We go off our feelings, our gut … or sometimes we simply follow the advice of people we really shouldn’t be following.  It’s amazing how some of the biggest choices in life receive the smallest considerations … God has given us the power of choice, and so we need to take our choices seriously. If you want to be happy, on the right track and find fulfilment with God … today’s message is all about that …We’re digging deeper into Scripture to find God’s advice on how to make the right choices in our pursuit of happiness.

Today onBold Steps… Pastor Mark Jobe helps us discover how the choices we make help us find true happiness.We’re continuing our study on the pursuit of happiness, digging into Scripture to better understand what happiness really is, and where to find it.  We’re going to see that many times, our choices have a major impact on whether or not we find the happiness we’re seeking. If you say that happiness seems to allude you, Psalm 1 may help you. It is a powerful teaching about how our choices can lead us to finding joy again.

We all want to be happy … so what does the Bible say about finding true happiness?  Find out today on Bold Steps Pastor Mark Jobe. We have been learning the surprising key to unlocking true happiness.  It isn’t more money, more fame, or more freedoms … in fact, it isn’t more of anything.  Instead, happiness, according to the Bible, is found through something Jesus describes as being “poor in spirit.”  It requires a humble, honest understanding that everything we have and want is ultimately found in the goodness of God … not our own works.

Today onBold Steps… Pastor Mark Jobe helps us find the true source of the joy we all seek.Here’s a question … what does it take to be truly happy?  More money?  More fame?  Perhaps just more free time?  Well, Jesus had a very different take on happiness … one that we certainly won’t get from anything the world teaches. Jesus actually equates happiness with being poor in spirit! Today we start a new series of messages on the topic of pursuing true happiness as defined by God.

Have you stepped into your true identity?  That’s the topic of today’s powerful message, here on Bold Stepswith Pastor Mark Jobe. One of the most hotly debated topics in today’s age is identity.  The question of who we are, where we belong, and what defines us is a very important discussion … and as Christians, we need to make sure that we’re getting our answers from our Creator … not the culture. Mark continues a pivotal lesson about why Identity Matters … and how to find the truth about who we really are, in the eyes of the One who made us.

Today on Bold Steps … Pastor Mark Jobe addresses the critical topic … of identity. If you were asked the question … “Who Are You?” … what would you say?  Do you have a firm answer, or does your mind begin racing in different directions?  For many people today, it is a challenging question.  Mark is going to help us with that question and to see how having a clear picture of our identity can help us with our spiritual calling.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe explains how an attitude of gratitude can literally transform our lives … from the inside out … Today we’re reaching the final part of a message about the Habit of Gratitude and Thanksgiving.  Mark is showing us that being thankful is more than a feeling … it’s a choice, and in our relationship with God, it’s a powerful choice that can transform our heart and our lives.

Today on Bold Steps … we’re discovering just how powerful an attitude of gratitude can really be. When was the last time you stopped and thanked God, celebrating all that He’s done in your life?  If you don’t know the answer or it’s been quite a while, don’t feel bad, you’re not alone! Today Pastor Mark Jobe will be unveiling the surprising power that’s found in the Habit of Gratitude and Thanksgiving. It’s so easy to get bogged down with worry and issues. The challenge is to every morning, rehearse what we are grateful for before we start tackling our busy day.

Have you been waiting on God, praying for something to change?  Well, today on Bold Steps … Pastor Mark Jobe explains how our attitude can impact our trajectory.We’re in series about the habits of a truly effective faith … and today, we’ll be talking about a habit that can transform our lives from the inside out … and that is thanksgiving.Mark calls Thanksgiving a, “Keystone” habit. These are habits that, when you embrace them, have a ripple effect on your whole life. Being thankful shapes your perspective, affects how you relate to others and circumstances... and the bible emphasizes it over and over.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe shares what a heart of generosity looks like … and why it matters so much to God. Have you heard of the biblical principle of reaping what you sow?  Today, Mark Jobe continues a key lesson about why generosity is more than just good … it’s necessary.  For Christians, a spirit of generosity is exactly what God is looking for to accomplish His great works!

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe explains the spiritual principle of ‘sowing and reaping’. We’re in a series of messages that describe habits that characterize the People of God.  Mark, a crucial one that you are going to be talking about today … is generosity. John 3:16 shows us that generosity is at the heart of WHO God is. For us, true spirit of generosity goes beyond what we give in the offering plate or online Sunday mornings. If you are a Spirit-filled believer, generosity HAS to be a part of who you are and what you do!

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe has some clear biblical advice on how to take your prayer life to the next level. Prayer is something that many Christians know they ought to do, and often want to do … but when it comes to passionate, effective, authentic prayer … many of us have questions.  Thankfully, the Bible has some clear and powerful guidance on what real prayer really looks like. Mark is continuing a message all about The Habit of Prayer.

For the Christian life, prayer is vital … and today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe outlines what Jesus taught about the way we’re meant to pray as we continue with a fundamental lesson about the rhythm and habit of prayer.  Mark is outlining some key points about the “attitudes” observed in the famous prayer that Jesus shared, often referred to as the Lord’s Prayer.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe is pointing us to the teachings of Jesus on the matter of prayer. Specifically, zeroing in specifically on what Jesus taught about the habit and rhythm of talking to God ... DL Moody said, I would rather know how to pray well than to preach well. He didn’t teach his disciples how to preach, but how to pray. It’s a powerful concept! Join us as we begin a series of messages that will challenge you to develop specific habits in your spiritual life. And... the anchor habit is prayer.

Today on Bold Steps, with Pastor Mark Jobe we’re continuing a powerful Easter message about the presence of God … realizing that right now, here and now, God is with us!  The Savior has come!  And as Christians, we can experience God’s divine presence in our day-to-day lives, and call others to step into relationship with Jesus Christ, as well.

Today on Bold Steps, a special message for Good Friday and the preparation for Easter. This is Good Friday, which means Easter is coming on Sunday ... and so today, Pastor Mark Jobe is going to be helping set the scene describing the lead up to Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, and the preparation for His ultimate sacrifice, which was done for us.It is titled … The King is Coming!

When life gets tough, and our faith is challenged, Pastor Mark Jobe is encouraging us to persevere and grow. This is part 2 of a Bold Steps message about going into the hard places, testing your faith and the challenge to persevere. It was given to the student body at a recent chapel service on the campus of Moody Bible Institute and we’re happy to be able to share it with you as well. Join us in James 1 for the conclusion of How To Survive a Test.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe says your faith is going to be tested … but through that testing is the potential for something great.  We are heading inside a recent Chapel Service gathering held here on the campus of MBI to hear a message he gave to the student body at the start of a new academic school year on the testing of our faith. Students come from a wide variety of places, states, countries, family situations… all to pursue understanding the Bible and their place in the world. One thing they all have in common…  a tough and challenging road ahead. Crisis of Faith. A Goal of this message to encourage you to build a foundation, kick the tires of your faith, and use the pressure to prepare you for the future.

Today on Bold Steps … Pastor Mark Jobe shows us how to break the slump we’re in. As Christians we have a tendency to believe that following Jesus will make our lives more comfortable.  And so, when that doesn’t happen, we often revert back to our old ways of doing things. Mark is going to be walking us through Psalm 100 … and showing us how we can turn things around in part two of his message, Breaking the Slump.

Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe … we’re learning how to move forward, even when it’s difficult. Have you ever been in a season where you’re not fully engaged?  You’re stuck and not operating with the energy you normally have?  In many circles, we call that season … a valley. Sports teams and athletes need coaching all the time to motivate them out of slumps they find themselves in … and it’s no different for you and me, right? This message we’re about to hear today was given at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much has really changed.  Many are continuing in a slump for various reasons. But God has given us a powerful passage of scripture to help get us break out.

When life seems to be falling apart, do you ever wonder … Where is Jesus?  That’s the topic today, on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. It’s no secret that life isn’t always comfortable … in fact sometimes, it seems downright unbearable.  When we lose someone we love, or face a major setback in our life plans … we can find ourselves turning to God, expecting … or even demanding a miracle.  But what does the Bible teach us about hard times?  And Where is Jesus when things seem to be falling apart?  Well, that’s exactly what we’re discussing as we join our Bible teacher, Mark Jobe for today’s important lesson.

When life gets hard, and we go through painful times … Pastor Mark Jobe reminds us we’ve got to look beyond our circumstances, and seek God’s bigger picture. We’re under two weeks away from Resurrection Sunday, where churches will be filled with many people who typically aren’t there the rest of the year.  But whether you’re a regular church-goer or a stranger to the pews, there’s one question that almost all of us have asked when we’re going through hard times ... Where is Jesus?  Or where was Jesus when I needed Him the most? That’s the subject Pastor Mark Jobe will be tackling on today’s Bold Steps message, and it’s a powerful one.

Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe … we’re challenged to think beyond ourselves. This marks the conclusion of our series … Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex, and Marriage.  And as we wrap up this intensely personal set of messages, Mark will give us some pointers on how we can have a greater impact for God … no matter what our marital status is.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe explains why our culture is so confused … when it comes to the subject of marriage. Many people say that love is based on your feelings … or on happiness.  And there’s even a famous song that repeatedly reminds us that “All You Need is Love” … but is that really true?  Is love the only thing we need?  Or is there something else that’s essential for a marriage to succeed? Mark has called this one … To Marry or Not to Marry is the Question.  And it’s from our current series … Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex, and Marriage.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe encourages us to remain content … no matter who we’re married to. Over the last two weeks, we’ve enjoyed a provocative new series called Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex and Marriage.  In this edition of the program, we’re specifically addressing those unique cases when a husband or wife becomes restless … and convinced they might be linked to the wrong partner. We’ll be turning to First Corinthians 7 to present a message called, Being Content No Matter Who You Married.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe shows us how we can be content with our spouse no matter the status of our marriage.Last time, we looked at First Corinthians 7 to see Paul’s explicit instructions regarding intimacy within marriage.  Today, Mark will help us find encouragement for those times when we’re struggling in our marriages … and some rules for those who are already divorced or separated in a message titled, Being Content No Matter Who You Married.

Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe, a very sensitive topic … we’re talking about God’s plan for sexual expression in marriage. While God has called some people to be satisfied singles … He’s also called married people to oneness with their spouses.  We’ll learn how we can find healthy intimacy … God’s way.  Our message is based on First Corinthians 7, verse 5, and it’s called, God’s Rules for Sexuality in Marriage.

Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe, we’re talking about God’s ground rules for sex in marriage. We are continuing our new series called, Straight Talkon Singleness, Sex, and Marriage.  Mark has been addressing some sensitive and controversial topics … and today’s no exception!  With a culture that ultimately values personal pleasure over self-control, he actually turn that notion of selfishness on its head. When we put God first and then our spouse, we find more happiness and contentment than in any other scenario.Join us in this important study in First Corinthians with today’s message called, God’s Rules for Sexuality in Marriage.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe reminds us that what we do with our bodies … matters to God as we step back in time to read the apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Corinth.  We’re in a new series that Pastor Mark titled, Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex, and Marriage.  And in First Corinthians, chapter 6, verses 12 through 20 … we’re going to learn Why Purity is Such a Big Deal to God.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe helps us understand the biblical case for sexual purity. These two words carry heavy implications in our day … sexual purity.  Two simple words … yet, they seem to ignite so much contention and controversy.  As we continue our series called, Straight Talk … we’re going to hear Mark explain Why Purity is Such a Big Deal to God. Our culture says that if we have an urge, we need to satisfy it.  Immediately.  But we need to understand that our bodies belong to God.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe asks whether your relationships are lifting you up … or pulling you down? We are in the middle of an important series called Straight Talk … that deals with some of the most sensitive and relevant issues of our lives.  Some people have made it a life-long pattern of getting involved with relationships that drag them down instead of lifting them up.  So, how do we cultivate healthy relationships and keep the other ones at a distance?  Pastor Mark will tackle those questions in his message titled, Relationships That Will Sink You.

Today on Bold Steps… Pastor Mark Jobehelps us understand how to live for God … in our sex-saturated society. The New Testament word for “church” is “ekklesia,” which means “called-out one.”  And in our current study, we’re learning what it means to cultivate a community of believers that is committed to following God’s plan for singleness, sex, and marriage.  Pastor Mark begins our study in First Corinthians 5 … presenting a message titled, Living for God in an X-Rated Society.

Today onBold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe presents what he calls Straight Talk about singleness, sex, and marriage. Our current culture has some strange and conflicting views on love, sex, and marriage.  So, how do these worldly ideas … square with the wisdom in God’s Word?  And how can we be in the world, but “set apart” in our attitudes? We'll learn more in today’s important message.  It’s called, Living for God in an X-Rated Society … from our new series … Straight Talk on Singleness, Sex, and Marriage.

Today on Bold Steps with Mark Jobe … we’ll discover the three witnesses that provide the spiritual evidence in your Christian walk. Mark’s going to be addressing life’s ultimate test … in which the outcome determines where you’re going to spend eternity.  And while that might sound scary, if you’re an authentic follower of Jesus … there will be proof in your life that you’re on the right track.  And if you’re just starting out in your Christian walk, don’t worry.  The book of First John outlines what you need to know about this test and that’s what Mark’s going to help us sort through in our text today.  With his message on showing your Spiritual Evidence as a child of God, turn to 1 John 5.

Today on Bold Stepswith Pastor Mark Jobe … we’re looking at the evidence of Christ in our lives. There are a lot of things that go into a courtroom trial. Witnesses give testimony, attorneys make their points, and a judge determines a verdict.  But none of that would be possible without one thing … evidence. There has to be something concrete that says … “this is what happened.”  In our lives there needs to be evidence that we’re Christian … because anyone can say they believe in God. And we can learn more about that evidence by turning to First John, chapter 5.  Our message is called, Spiritual Evidence..

Today on Bold Steps, with Pastor Mark Jobe … we’ll see how the Spirit of God in you is greater than the spirit which is in the world. We’ve all been around people with very charismatic messages that sound great on the surface, but when you dig a little deeper, you discover that their message didn’t line up with the Word of God.  So, today Mark’s going to show us how we can learn to test the spirits.  This message is part of our series on Contrast and the message is called, Testing the Spirits.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe shows us how to test whether something in the spiritual realm is from God or the evil one. Have you ever noticed that everything that has value has an equivalent forgery?  Money.  Jewelry.  IDs. And the same is true in the spiritual realm, as well.  So, how do we guard ourselves against fraud? …When it comes to identifying what is of the light (from God) and what comes from the darkness (not from God) so we don’t get tripped up in our walk, you have to develop a sense of discernment and that’s what we’re going to be talking about today.

Today on Bold Steps, Pastor Mark Jobe reminds us about The Power of God’s Love as we’re continuing a series called Contrast … and opening to the book of 1st John to learn more about how this great love causes us to not be dominated by sin and also how it causes us to want to walk in obedience, loving others in return.

Today on Bold Steps with Mark Jobe, we’ll discover … The Power of God’s Love. There is nothing more transformative in a person’s life than when they realize God loves them … and they allow The Power of God’s Love to work through them.  And as we continue our study of First John, we’re going to be witnessing that love and power through the eyes of the Apostle John.  He knew about this love in an up close and personal way and through his writings, John encourages us to continue growing so that we can be more like Jesus.

 Today on Bold Steps with Mark Jobe, we’ll discover how we can remain firm in Christ during seasons of testing. As Christians, we know that sometimes our faith is going to be under attack … and that’s a reality that seems more prevalent with each passing year.  As we move forward in our study of the book of First John, we’re going to learn why we have been Anointed to Stand Firm … no matter what we’re going through.

Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe … we’ll learn how to stand firm in a culture that’s increasingly going against the things of God. We’re almost two full months into the new year … So, how are those resolutions coming along?  Well, if you’ve eased off, you’re not the only one.  According to statistics … 80% of all those January resolutions fail by the second week of February.  And Mark, today we’re going to discover that good habits … especially those that are drastically different from your typical lifestyle are hard to start … and even harder to keep!

Today on Bold Steps … Pastor Mark Jobe reminds us that we need to guard our hearts. We are moving forward in our study Mark has titled, Contrast, and we’re looking at the book of First John … to offer guidance on how we can guard our hearts against the attacks that are coming our way. It happens subtly and if we’re not paying attention, we can get sucked into that system and start to lose your heart and love for God.

Today on Bold Stepswith Pastor Mark Jobe… we’re learning to guard our hearts. Today we’re continuing our study from the book of First John … and we’re going to see what it means to live as children of the Light … in fellowship with God. Mark is going to talk about guarding our hearts. This is tricky because the world and its ways can slowly creep in and take us captive like a frog in a kettle if we’re not careful.

Today on Bold Stepswith Pastor Mark Jobe … we’ll see that our love for God isn’t measured by how we FEEL … but by our obedience to His Word. Mark’s going to be turning to the book of First John to show us why love isn’t a feeling … it’s a verb!  And he’ll be explaining why the way we feel about God isn’t a measure of our love for Him.  Our message is called, The Real Test from the series is titled, Contrast.

What’s the difference between a relationship … and fellowship?  That’s the topic today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. As we move forward in our series … Contrast, we’ll be turning to chapter 2 of the book of First John.  We’re going to see some very important details about how to not fall into sin.  Mark is going to be explaining the important distinction between relationship and fellowship. A lot of people confuse these two terms. Join us in 1 John 2 for some clarity.