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As we continue our series Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark , Pastor Caleb looks at a passage where Jesus does the unthinkable in mixing politics and religion. With his loyalty questioned by Jewish authorities, Jesus defies the wisdom of his day and points to the responsibilities of God's people living in a world seemingly dominated by empire. Rather than calling believers to...

In Part 34 of our series Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark , Pastor Caleb looks at Jesus' response to a group of religious leaders questioning his authority. With a question of his own and two parables, Jesus gives a word – to not only these corrupted leaders but all who would follow him – about what true faith looks like. Merely acknowledging the Word of God is not enough. W...

Part 33 of Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark. Caleb continues with a sermon on prophecy, fruitfulness, fig leaves, and what it means when Jesus enters the spaces where our worship has been corrupted by lesser pursuits. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mark 11:12-25 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NRSV) For more information about our church and ways to connect with us, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thegardensa.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Part 32 of Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark. Jarren Longoria joins us to teach on Jesus’ triumphal entry, which poses important questions for those who want to follow him. How will we respond to the humility of the Savior when he shows up in the ordinariness of our own lives? ⁠⁠Mark 11:1-11 (NRSV) For more information about our church and ways to connect with us, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ theg...

In Part 31 of our series Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark , Pastor Caleb walks through the story of Bartimaeus, a blind man begging on the side of a road who has enough faith to stand, leave everything behind, and follow the voice of Jesus. Discouraged but undeterred by a callous crowd around him, Bartimaeus' persistence and trust provide us with a paradigm of discipleship a...

Pastor Caleb continues our series Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark . Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem and speaking with his disciples about true glory and what it costs to attain. In his words and example, Jesus overturns the world's definitions and expectations of greatness. The Son of Man invites all who would follow him to eternal life to see the power and the pathway of...

In Part 29 of our series Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark , Pastor Caleb looks at Jesus' provocative encounter with a man often referred to as the "rich young ruler." When we consider what we have in common with this man, the passage becomes both tragedy and warning: Those who are unwilling to be empty-handed will walk away from Jesus empty-hearted. Thankfully, Jes...

In a special break from our Mark series for a Partner Sunday, our friend Nate Garza joins us to teach on our core value of Perseverance . Looking at Habakkuk 3, we see an invitation to honestly face our circumstances and see with clarity the Savior waiting to carry us in them. For more info, visit ⁠thegardensa.org

In Part 28 of our series, "Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark," Robert Saenz looks at the words of Jesus in Chapter 10 and the evident love and care of God for those who approach Him humble, submissive, dependent, and trusting. For more information about our church and ways to connect with us, visit ⁠ thegardensa.org ⁠ .

In Part 27 of our series, "Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark," we consider what a healthy marriage looks like. Jesus responds to a question from Pharisees about divorce not with an answer about legality but with a teaching about communion . What we hear from him, as Caleb discusses, is not marriage or dating advice, but a word for the entire Church on how to be the brid...

Part 26 of "Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark." Jesus speaks boldly at the end of Chapter 9 about two uncomfortable topics: sin and hell. Caleb walks us through this passage to where Jesus leaves his listeners – with a view of life when we choose his way. For more info, visit ⁠thegardensa.org

Part 25 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Looking at Jesus’ dialogue with John in Mark 9:38-41, Jordan teaches on the broader definition of belonging that Jesus gives his disciples. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

For a Partner Sunday, Humbie Cervera from Akouo Church joins us to teach on partnership. Looking at John 6, we see the invitation to listen for God’s voice and join in the work he is already doing. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 24 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Looking at Mark 9:30-37, Jordan teaches on Jesus’ challenging and beautiful invitation to humility. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 23 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Looking at Mark 9:14-29, Caleb teaches on Jesus’ call for us to experience his kingdom through honest prayer and surrendered faith. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 22 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. On Pentecost Sunday, Caleb teaches on the transfiguration of Jesus in Mark 9:1-13. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 21 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Amanda Gallegos joins us to teach on the challenging and redemptive way of the cross, as Jesus outlines it in Mark 8:27-9:1. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 20 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Looking at Mark 8:1-26, Caleb teaches on another miraculous feeding, a blind man recovering sight, and the tension of sign-seeking. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 19 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Looking at Mark 7:24-37, Caleb teaches on two puzzling stories of healing—both revealing the Kingdom of God in new and surprising ways. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 18 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Looking at Mark 7:1-23, Caleb teaches on Jesus’ way of approaching tradition and how it relates to the heart. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 17 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Caleb teaches on Jesus walking on water to meet his disciples in Mark 6:45-56. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 16 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. On Easter Sunday, Caleb opens Mark 6:31-44 to teach on the miracle of fish and loaves being multiplied to feed the hungry. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 15 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. On Palm Sunday, Caleb opens Mark 6:1-30 to teach on the discipleship-related dangers of familiarity, control, and power. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 14 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. Jordan teaches on the faith Jesus notices and awakens in Mark 5:21-43. For more info, visit thegardensa.org

Part 13 of “Good News: The Life of Christ in the Gospel of Mark”. S.O. joins us to teach on the power of Jesus displayed in Mark 5:1-20. For more info, visit thegardensa.org