30-Mark: “Salted With Fire: The Cost of Causing Others to Stumble”

Jul 13, 2025    Pastor Christopher Thompson

Are you stopping others from coming to Jesus — even unintentionally?

In this powerful message from Mark 9:42–50, Pastor Chris reveals Jesus’ warning against causing others to stumble, the role of spiritual qualifications in leadership, and why every believer must be “salted with fire.”


👉 Learn why true greatness is found in humble service,

💔 What happens when we hinder others in faith,

🔥 Why Jesus used extreme hyperbole about sin,

🧂 And what it means to have salt in yourself—a metaphor for love, purity, and Christlikeness.


From the serious call to self-discipline to the transforming power of God’s refining fire, this message will challenge and encourage you to walk in holiness and help—not hinder—the faith of others.


📖 Key Passage: Mark 9:42–50

🔍 Bonus: Elder and Deacon qualifications from 1 Timothy 3 explained


✝️ Watch now and be refined by the Word!


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