Sermons
Seeing Jesus (Mark 8:22-30)
Who do you say Jesus is? The Gospel of Mark has been building to the answer to this question. Up to this point, the disciples have not really understood Jesus. But with a simple touch from Jesus, they are no longer blind and give the right answer! The ability to see, both physically and spiritually,…
Do You Not Yet Understand? (Mark 8:1-21)
“I find your lack of faith…disturbing.” Darth Vader made the phrase popular, but it may be better attributed to Jesus. At the low point of Jesus’ earthly ministry, when like us, the disciples forget, the religious make demands, and no one really understands, Jesus confronts unbelief. Do you understand who Jesus is yet?
Jesus does all things well. (Mark 7:24-37)
Through two more miracles from Mark 7:24-37, Mark proclaimed Jesus does all things well. In Jesus, there’s hope when our prayers have not yet been answered. In Jesus, there’s hope for salvation for our loved ones who are presently deaf to the gospel. In Jesus, we can find 10,000 reasons to no longer be mute,…
Remove the Mask of Religion (Mark 7:1-23)
Everyone has them hanging in their closet. Everyone choses which ones to wear each day. Every one of us is a religious actor, pretending on the stage of life. Each of us carries multiple masks, switching roles when convenient, so the outside costume hides the inside reality from the audience of life. But Jesus steps…
Disciple-making 201: Satisfied by the True Shepherd (Mark 6:31-44)
It's rather common to feel inadequate in life and natural to either fight to overcome it or fold under the pressure of it. Jesus demonstrates that he is equal to every challenge, no matter how impossible, and ready to compassionately provide in ways that completely satisfy. Will you follow his capable, shepherding leadership?
Disciple-making 101: Courageous Dependence Required (Mark 6:7-30)
Jesus trains us for His Mission like he trained the 12 disciples. Lesson 101: we will have to depend upon Him and be courageous to advance the Gospel while facing opposition. This level of courageous dependence cannot be found in ourselves. Only when the authority of Jesus shapes our identity can we have confidence to…