While Jesus is preparing His disciples for the cross, the disciples are busy arguing about something entirely different: which one of them is the greatest.In response, Jesus turns their understanding of success, status, and significance upside down. In God's kingdom, greatness isn't found in climbing higher—it's found in serving lower. The way up is down.Join us as we explore Jesus' countercultural vision of leadership, humility, and service. Discover why the people the world often overlooks are the very people Jesus places at the center of His kingdom, and what it looks like to pursue true greatness in the way of Christ.

Gospel of Mark: 29. Help My Unbelief (Mark 9:14–29)What do you do when faith feels fragile?When Jesus comes down from the mountain, He encounters a desperate father whose son is suffering and whose hope is running out. Caught between belief and doubt, the father cries out with one of the most honest prayers in Scripture: "I believe; help my unbelief!"This week we'll discover that Jesus is not intimidated by our questions, doubts, or struggles. The story reminds us that faith is not the absence of uncertainty—it is bringing our uncertainty to Jesus. If you've ever wrestled with disappointment, unanswered prayers, or a faith that feels weak, this message is for you.

Just days after speaking about the cross, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain where they witness something unforgettable. For a brief moment, the veil is pulled back, and they see Jesus in His divine glory.The Transfiguration reminds us that the suffering Jesus is also the glorious Son of God. Before the disciples walk toward Jerusalem, they are given a glimpse of where the story is headed.Join us as we explore how God's glory strengthens us for seasons of difficulty, why Jesus stands above every other voice, and what it means to truly listen to Him.

While Jesus is preparing His disciples for the cross, the disciples are busy arguing about something entirely different: which one of them is the greatest.In response, Jesus turns their understanding of success, status, and significance upside down. In God's kingdom, greatness isn't found in climbing higher—it's found in serving lower. The way up is down.Join us as we explore Jesus' countercultural vision of leadership, humility, and service. Discover why the people the world often overlooks are the very people Jesus places at the center of His kingdom, and what it looks like to pursue true greatness in the way of Christ.

Podcast / Livestream DescriptionWhat does generosity reveal about your heart?In this message, Pastor David explores one of Jesus' most surprising teachings on money through the story of the widow's offering in Mark 12. While the world measures generosity by the size of the gift, Jesus measures it by the heart behind it.Through powerful stories of unexpected generosity, practical wisdom on money, and biblical teaching on tithing and stewardship, you'll discover that generosity isn't an amount, it’s an attitude.Whether you're taking your first step in giving, learning to trust God with your finances, or wondering how your resources can make an eternal difference, this message will challenge you to see your money through the lens of God's kingdom.Because when we invest in eternity, the echo of our generosity outlives us.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 12:41-44, Acts 17:24-25, II Corinthians 9:12-14, Proverbs 3:9-10, Leviticus 27:30, Matthew 6:21More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook

How do you respond when you feel like an outsider?In Mark 7:24–37, Jesus encounters a desperate mother who seems to have every strike against her - she's a Gentile, an outsider, and someone many would have considered unworthy of God's attention. Yet her humble, bold, and persistent faith becomes one of the most remarkable examples in the Gospel of Mark.In this message, we explore what Jesus is really looking for in the human heart, why belonging in God's Kingdom isn't determined by your past or your pedigree, and how even "a crumb" of His grace is enough to change a life. Along the way, we'll confront prejudice, discover the power of intercessory prayer, and be reminded that Jesus welcomes all who come to Him in faith.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 7:34-40, Deuteronomy 30:6, Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26, Mark 12:30-31, More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook

This week, we welcome guest missionary Randal Cheney who brings a fresh perspective and personal lived-experience from Mark 8:1–23. From the feeding of the four thousand to Jesus' warning about the "yeast" of the Pharisees and Herod, this passage challenges us to remember God's faithfulness, trust His provision, and guard our hearts from spiritual blindness. Join us as we explore what it means to see Jesus more clearly and follow Him with greater faith in a world full of distractions and competing influences.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES // Mark 7:1-23 More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP // Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA // Youtube Instagram Facebook

In Mark 6:45–52, the disciples find themselves stuck in the middle of a storm - exhausted, afraid, and straining against the wind - when Jesus comes walking toward them on the water. In this episode, Ken reflects on this story through the lens of his own experience of following Jesus into uncertain and difficult waters.Together, we explore the tension of faith and fear, the reality of life’s “wind and waves,” and what it means to trust Jesus when obedience feels risky and the storm feels very real. This conversation looks honestly at discipleship, courage, surrender, and the invitation of Jesus to step out of the boat - not because the waters are safe, but because He is present in them.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 6:45-52More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook

What happens when caring for people starts wearing you down?In this teaching from Mark 6:30–44, we explore the very real experience of compassion fatigue — emotional, mental, and spiritual exhaustion from constantly carrying the needs of others — and how Jesus offers a better way: compassion resilience.As the disciples return exhausted from ministry, Jesus invites them into rhythms of rest, private devotion, and dependence on him. Yet in the middle of their exhaustion, Jesus also teaches them how to remain compassionate without becoming depleted. Through the feeding of the 5,000, we discover that compassion resilient disciples learn to let Jesus define both their ministry and their limits, withdraw with Jesus to return with compassion, and trust him to multiply what little they have.If you’ve been feeling tired, overextended, emotionally drained, or spiritually dry, this message offers practical and biblical wisdom for following Jesus faithfully over the long haul.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 6:30-44More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook