"Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the LORD"

As we mark 249 years of American independence, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy—but also reflect on the spiritual condition of our nation. This message challenges us to move beyond patriotism to prayertism—a call to humble, national intercession. In a time of division and drift, God’s promise still stands: if His people will humble themselves, pray, and turn from their ways, He will heal their land.

08: Friend of Sinners

Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This eighth sermon is taken from Mark 2:13-17 and titled Friend of Sinners. Continuing the theme of Jesus having complete authority yet humbling himself to be a servant, Mark relates three interchanges that show that Jesus to be a friend of sinners. This third one reveals that this Friend calls sinners to follow him.

07: Friend of Sinners

Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This seventh sermon is taken from Mark 2:1-12 and titled Friend of Sinners. Continuing the theme of Jesus having complete authority yet humbling himself to be a servant, Mark relates three interchanges that show that Jesus to be a friend of sinners. This second one reveals that this Friend forgives the sinner.

06: Friend of Sinners

Merlin Miller continues the series The Gospel According to Mark. This sixth sermon is taken from Mark 1:40-45 and titled Friend of Sinners. Continuing the theme of Jesus having complete authority yet humbling himself to be a servant, Mark relates three interchanges that show that Jesus to be a friend of sinners. This first one reveals that this Friend cleanses the sinner.