Ignite Global Ministries

Have you ever wondered, “Is it possible that someone could really love me and give me grace?” The early church as seen in the book of Acts was dynamic and had a methodology for Biblical love and grace that was an evangelistic draw for a world seeking God. In this message Pastor Ben Dixon shows the principles they used and how we can apply them as we continue to grow into a Biblical community that God blesses!   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, John 13:34 Series: Going Deeper   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

Why are so many people sick, struggling, and suffering? If we read in the Bible that Jesus and his disciples healed people, is that something God still does today? In this message Pastor Ben Dixon will walk you through a Biblical overview of supernatural healing, some difficult questions we have and how we posture ourselves to contend for more of His power in our lives.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19, Isiah 53:4-6, Matthew 28:18-20, James 5:13-16, Acts 1:6-8 Series: Going Deeper   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

There are seasons and situations in our life that cause us to clearly see we need more of God. We might even pray something like this; “Lord, I need more of You in my life.” Rather than asking God for more we should be asking, “Does God have all of me?” or “Am I fully surrendered to Him?” In our passage today we will learn from the Apostle Paul what it means to truly surrender your life to God both initially and in an ongoing way.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 6:12-13, Proverbs 4:23, Mark 14:35-36 Series: Going Deeper   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

Throughout the Bible we observe many seasons where God’s people came together with faith and expectation to see Him do a mighty work even in the midst of challenging times. Well, the days we are living in are certainly challenging and our response cannot be avoidance, fear or indecision. We must be a people who fast and pray for His kingdom to come and His will to be done in and through our lives.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Mark 2:18-20, Ezra 8:21, Matthew 4:1-4, Acts 13:1-3 Series: Going Deeper   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

All of us love to hear and share good news. In Luke chapter 2, the Christmas story is referred to as good news and the result of hearing it brings great joy. The good news of Jesus is so much greater than anything else and it permanently produces joy both now and forevermore. Maybe we need to be reminded of the good news of Christmas and freshly receive the joy that responds to all that God has done in Christ.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Series: Stand Alone Messages   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was and He responded by saying, “Love God and love others.” Right after Jesus said these words, He showed His disciples what loving God looked like by highlighting a widow who gave all that she had to God through her temple offering. God doesn’t want us just to give Him a little money, He calls us to give Him our entire life.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus   This is the 41st session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

If you have been a Christian for any length of time there is no doubt that you have asked the question, “What does it really mean to love God?” Loving God is not as mysterious as it may seem. In Mark 12:28-40, Jesus is asked what the greatest commandment is and His answer not only satisfies the question but clarifies what it means to truly love God.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 12:28-40, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:20-21 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus   This is the 40th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

What happens when you die? Christians believe what Jesus taught concerning resurrection and this causes us to live each day with hope for tomorrow. In Mark 12:18-27 we read about when Jesus is challenged with a question by some members of the Sadducees who don’t believe in life after death. This challenge is a perfect opportunity for Jesus to further demonstrate his wisdom and reiterate the teaching and hope of resurrection.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 12:18-27, Deuteronomy 25:5-6 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus   This is the 39th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."   For more information go to www.bendixon.org    

At this point in the Gospel of Mark, the religious leaders are doing everything they can to discredit and remove Jesus entirely. They approach Him with a number of difficult questions that touch on both political and theological issues. These questions have the potential to divide the crowd and pique the interest of Roman authorities implying that an insurrection is in the making. Jesus sees through their questions and communicates a powerful message that while we are responsible to many in this life, ultimately, we can only be loyal to one.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 12:13-17, Proverbs 26:28, Proverbs 29:5, Psalm 146:3, Romans 13:1-7 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus   This is the 38th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."   For more information go to www.bendixon.org  

In Jesus' time, it was the religious leaders' duty to investigate the teachings and practices of other religious teachers. However, the fact that they could not discern Jesus as the true Messiah shows us that there was more going on spiritually than a general dullness of heart. Demonic power is alive and at work not only in the world but also in religious and even Christian circles in order to distort the truth and derail the church from the true mission of Jesus. What we observe in the religious leaders through this text is not far off from what can happen to us if we don’t stay humble before God and His Word.   Speaker: Pastor Ben DixonScripture: Mark 11:27-33, 12:1-12, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Mark 8:15 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus   This is the 37th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus."   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

Prior to our text today, Jesus had cursed a fig tree and the disciples have discovered that it has completely withered up and died. Peter brought attention to the withered fig tree which launches Jesus into a teaching regarding faith, prayer and the inevitable tests that they will all face. We can easily see that this teaching was not only important for them but is entirely meaningful for us today as we seek to follow Jesus with all of our hearts. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 11:20-26, Matthew 24:1-2, Luke 19:41-44, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 17:14-21 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 36th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." For more information go to www.bendixon.org

As we have studied the book of Mark, we have seen very clearly that human beings have a tendency to take what God gives and make it something entirely different. There are many reasons for why this happens but the end result is a fruitless and even harmful form of religion that misrepresents God’s heart and misleads many who truly want to know Him. In our passage today we get a clear picture of just how far things can go and what Jesus thinks about it and how He responds to it. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 11:12-21, Matthew 21:14-16 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 35th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." For more information go to www.bendixon.org

We know from studying the Gospel of Mark that all of Israel is waiting for their King to come. However, they are mistaken about HOW He will come, which resulted in disbelief, confusion, and misunderstanding Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem in Mark 11:1-12. Jesus was doing exactly what was needed because He was and is the King that we long for. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 11:1-12, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:39-44 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 34th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." For more information go to www.bendixon.org

We must ask ourselves this crucial question: are we hungry for God? God longs for us to posture ourselves to receive the revival He has promised. We need God more than we think we do.  Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Matthew 5:6, John 7:37 Series: Stand Alone Messages For more information go to www.bendixon.org

As followers of Jesus we should be marked by a pursuit of His voice above all others’. To pursue God’s voice means that we consistently ask God for His counsel, direction, and plan concerning our lives. God is often waiting for us to invite Him into the decisions of our lives so that we follow His will and trust that His plan is what’s best for us. ----more---- Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 4:23, Matthew 4:1-4, Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Series: Stand Alone Messages For more information go to www.bendixon.org

The Bible is the rulebook by which we live, and the voice of the Holy Spirit gives us direction within that framework. Pastor Ben Dixon teaches on hearing God's voice within the Bible and in our personal lives.   Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:8, Acts 16:6-13 Series: Stand Alone Messages   For more information go to www.bendixon.org

The Bible uses blindness as a metaphor for our spiritual condition and at the same time, it proclaims Jesus as the one who opens blind eyes. In this message, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches from Mark 10:46-52 that the truth is that we all are blind to something but the good news is that Jesus can heal any form of blindness as we seek Him wholeheartedly. ----more---- Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus ----more---- This is the 33rd session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." ----more---- For more information go to www.bendixon.org

It’s not hard to be selfish. Our flesh constantly prods us toward the things that accommodate a self-centered life where we matter more than anyone else. At the same time, the Lord is always leading us toward a selfless path that brings life to others. The choice is ours. In this message, Pastor Ben teaches us that if Jesus is truly Lord over our life then we must choose the cross instead of the crown. ----more---- Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 10:32-45 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus This is the 32nd session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." ----more---- For more information go to www.bendixon.org

In Mark 10:17-31, we encounter a man who had everything in the world but was still uncertain about his own eternal outcome. His interaction with Jesus gives us fresh insight to ensure that we are on the road to eternal life as we follow the Lord. So, why should God let you into heaven? ----more---- Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 10:17-31 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus ----more---- This is the 31st session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." ----more---- For more information go to www.bendixon.org

Divorce is normal in today's culture and was a very real issue in Jesus' time too. How did Jesus understand divorce, and what does God think about it? In today's message, Pastor Ben Dixon teaches the biblical view of divorce from Mark chapter 10. ----more---- Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: Mark 10:1-16 Series: Mark: On Mission with Jesus ----more---- This is the 30th session in the series, "Mark: On Mission with Jesus." ----more---- For more information go to www.bendixon.org