Pastor Mark Reynolds' Podcast

Investors tout cryptocurrencies as the currency of the future. But this kind of virtual money follows “the greater fool” theory of investment. They generate no cash flow, so for you to profit, someone else must pay more than you did. Wouldn’t you want to take a deep breath before becoming the next “greater fool” in a long line of fools? This is the same kind of pause that Jesus says is necessary to make wise decisions in all aspects of our financial lives. If we don't pause and apply the teachings of Jesus we risk becoming enslaved by greed, worry, and shortsightedness. Check out this message as we learn how to avoid becoming the greater fool.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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It’s easy to dismiss a hurtful remark by saying, “They’re just words.” But words have an impact on our most important relationships. What makes a word good or bad? How do we use language to heal or hurt? 

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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The world is experiencing massive changes, and the church must look beyond the immediate needs of people today and consider the needs of future generations. Only then will congregations be able to face the challenges that lie ahead. Check out this message as we reflect on the importance of developing a ministry for the future.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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When things break, we often ask, "Can this be fixed?" We also consider if it is worth fixing. This is not only the case with computers, cars, and household appliances but also important relationships. Check out this message as we turn to an Old Testament story in 2 Kings to see what is required to repair the things that matter most.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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In this message, Pastor Mark shares a few lessons that surfing has taught him about life and faith. He talks about facing our fears, the importance of perseverance, letting go of control, and drawing strength from a life of prayer. This message was given during the Surfing VBS at First UMC Cocoa Beach. Click the share button to bless others!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life? News of war, mass shootings, climate change, global pandemics, racism, poverty, and cancer. Experiences of loss, chronic pain, fear, anxiety, and depression. Sometimes it all feels like too much. Remember that all of us feel this way from time to time, and our faith can provide critical resources to help us find a way forward. Check out this message as we remember that—with God’s help—we can handle anything life throws at us. Since this message was given on Father's Day, Pastor Mark also speaks directly to dads about the importance of living their faith as they try to raise healthy children. Please share this message with friends who are going through a difficult time.  

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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Check out this message where we explore what real peace is all about. Drawing on Romans 5:1-5, we will see how peace with God leads to the peace of God, which empowers us to be peacemakers of God. Find more serenity!

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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Check out this last message in the series, "Shifting to Team Church," that focuses on the responsibility of the pastor and staff to equip the members of the church for ministry. Once we truly get this, it creates a paradigm shift in the way we think about the purpose and function of the church.

This is the first message in a new three-week series, "Shifting to Team Church." Pastor Mark reminds us of Jesus' mission for all churches and then talks about how every single baptized Christian has an important role to play in accomplishing this mission together. More specifically, we reflect on four sacred promises that we all make when joining the church that are required to have a church at all. 

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds

Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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In this final message in the Re-Assembly Required Series, we talk about the third and fourth decisions necessary to repair broken relationships and how reconciliation is both a posture and a process.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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This message is informed by a series given at North Point Ministries by Andy Stanley.

In this message, we continue the series, "Re-Assembly Required: A Beginners Guide to Repairing Broken Relationships," by discussing the second decision we make to pave the road to reconciliation, a decision that requires a good look in the mirror!

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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This message is informed by a series given at North Point Ministries by Andy Stanley.

In this message we continue the new series, "Re-Assembly Required: A Beginners Guide to Repairing Broken Relationships" by reflecting on the first decision we make to pave the road to reconciliation: I will get back to, not get back at.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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This message is informed by a series given at North Point Ministries by Andy Stanley. 

This week we start a new series, "Re-Assembly Required: A Beginners Guide to Repairing Broken Relationships." In this first message, Pastor Mark explains how relationship repair is a skill that must be learned. Once we do, it can help us make decisions that pave the way for reconciliation, which allows us to live without regrets.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds

Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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In this Easter message, Pastor Mark explains how the relationship between suffering (cross) and joy (resurrection) reveals the true nature of joy as the gift of God's unfailing presence. It also helps us better understand how faith, hope, love, and joy are all connected in the economy of grace.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)
 
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In this message, we reflect on perhaps the two most important pillars of joy: compassion and generosity. After highlighting a universal spiritual principle, we see how love is connected to compassion and how compassion is connected to generosity in the pursuit of joy.

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds

Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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In this message, we explore how gratitude can become a way of life that gives us greater access to joy, even during times of great suffering.

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

(This series is based on "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by Desmond Tutu and the Dalia Lama [Avery 2016].) 

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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If we want to experience more joy,  we must accept our lives with all the good and bad and learn to forgive well. Check out this message to see how acceptance and forgiveness work together to set us free from our past and move us forward on our spiritual journey. 

(This series is based on "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by Desmond Tutu and the Dalia Lama [Avery 2016].) 

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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In this message we explore how humility and humor can lead to a change in perspective that gives us greater access to joy. Check out this message to discover how to detach, step back, and rise-up!

(This series is based on "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by Desmond Tutu and the Dalia Lama [Avery 2016].) 

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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In this message, we continue the series on joy by exploring how envy can block our happiness. After looking at how envy distorts our basic sense of fairness, we consider four ways to counteract its corrosive effects.

(This series is based on "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by Desmond Tutu and the Dalia Lama [Avery 2016].) 

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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In this message, we continue the new series on JOY! by exploring two things that derail our happiness: fear and anger. After looking at the source of these obstacles and how they are intimately connected, we briefly explore how to overcome them according to the teachings of Jesus.

(This series is based on "The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World" by Desmond Tutu and the Dalia Lama [Avery 2016].) 

Speaker: Pastor Mark Reynolds
Venue: First United Methodist Church (Cocoa Beach, FL)

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