In Week 2 of our Get Well Soon series Pastor Aaron McRae teaches from Mark 3:1–6, showing how Jesus heals a man with a withered hand and reveals that true transformation begins in the heart. Discover how to surrender control, receive healing, and live with the compassion of Christ.

Jesus responds to conflict—not by retreating or lashing out, but with compassion and courage. In Mark 3, we see Jesus heal a man with a withered hand in front of critics who were ready to trap Him. While the Pharisees’ hearts grew harder, Jesus revealed that God’s heart is always tender toward those who are hurting.

This message reminds us that our greatest brokenness is not just in our circumstances but in our hearts, and Jesus is the only one who can restore us. Whether you identify with the man in need, the critical Pharisees, or the onlooking disciples, this teaching invites you to stretch out your hands to Jesus—surrendering control, receiving His healing, and lifting them in praise.

Key Scriptures

• Mark 3:1–6 – Jesus heals on the Sabbath
• John 9 – Jesus redefines suffering and God’s glory
• Exodus 31:12–14 – Sabbath law and life
• 1 John 2:1–2 – Jesus as our Advocate
• Psalm 103:13 – God’s compassion as a Father
• James 4:8–10 – Purify your hearts, humble yourselves
• Psalm 63:3–4 – Lift up your hands in praise

Key Resources & Quotes

• John Ortberg, Steps — “The Fellowship of the Withered Hand...”
• Dane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly — on Jesus’ righteous anger and tender compassion
• Reflections on spiritual formation and the danger of hardening hearts

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In Get Well Soon: Week One, Pastor Aaron McRae unpacks what it truly means to experience lasting transformation through Jesus. While the world often offers band-aid solutions to deep pain, Jesus goes straight to the heart—because real change starts within.

Through Mark 7 and other key scriptures, Pastor Aaron contrasts outward traditions with the inward renewal Jesus brings. He challenges us to stop focusing on appearances or quick fixes and instead allow Jesus to purify our hearts, where sin and brokenness originate. This message is for anyone longing for wholeness, healing, and hope that only Christ can give.

Key Scriptures
Mark 7:1–23 – Jesus teaches that defilement comes from the heart
Matthew 23 – Cleaning the inside first
Acts 10 & 15 – God purifies hearts by faith
Romans 1:21; 3:23–24; 6:23; 10:9–10 – The heart of the gospel
Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a pure heart”
James 4:8 – Purify your hearts
Mark 12:30 – Love God with all your heart

Key Resources & Quotes
-The Relational Soul by Cofield & Plass — “Change is possible, but it is harder than we want and takes longer than we expect.”
-M. Robert Mulholland Jr., Invitation to a Journey
-Quotes from Jackie Hill Perry, Brené Brown, and David Kim (Made to Belong)

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We are wrapping up our Better Together series by exploring God’s design for rhythms, relationships, and true community. From Genesis to Revelation, God makes it clear—we were never meant to do life alone. Following Jesus means being formed in community, learning to love, and becoming more like Him for the sake of others.

In this message from Pastor Kelly Roth, we look at the Biblical foundation of community, what it means to be a Seeker, Believer, or Disciple, and how love, vulnerability, and intentionality are essential for growth. Whether you’re just beginning to ask questions about faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, God invites you to take the next step forward—together.

📖 Scriptures Referenced

• Genesis 2:18 – It is not good for man to be alone.
• Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 – Two are better than one.
• Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron.
• Hebrews 10:23–25 – Spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
• Romans 12:16 – Live in harmony with one another.
• Revelation 22:21 – God’s grace with His people.
• John 13:34–35 – Love one another as I have loved you.
• Acts 2:42 – The early church devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer.
• Matthew 4:19 – Jesus says, “Come, follow me.”

📚 Key Resources & Quotes

• M. Robert Mulholland Jr., Invitation to a Journey – “We become either agents of God’s healing and liberating grace or carriers of the sickness of the world.”
• Todd Hall, The Connected Life – “How we treat people reveals what’s in our heart.”
• Brene Brown – “Vulnerability is the last thing I want you to see in me, but the first thing I look for in you.”
• James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love – “Discipleship is a way to curate your heart, to be attentive to and intentional about what you love.”
• Ed Stetzer – “We need to stop presenting community as just another option for the religious consumer and start presenting it as God’s will for everyone.”

No matter where you are on your journey—Seeker, Believer, or Disciple—there’s a next step for you. Community isn’t optional; it’s God’s design for your growth, transformation, and witness to the world.

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