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Growing In Grace with Pastor Bart Horton In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton continues teaching Mark 2:13–17 in Part 2 of “The Doctor Is In.” As Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners, the scribes of the Pharisees object—revealing a self-righteous heart that cannot understand grace. Jesus answers by describing Himself as the Phy...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton begins teaching Mark 2:13–17 in Part 1 of “The Doctor Is In.” As Jesus passes by the sea, He calls Levi the tax collector to follow Him—then reclines at table with tax collectors and sinners. When the scribes of the Pharisees object, Jesus answers with a clear statement of His mission: “Those who...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton continues teaching Mark 2:1–12 in Part 2 of “The Ultimate Let-Down.” After four men lower a paralytic down through the roof, Jesus declares, “Son, your sins are forgiven”—a statement that provokes the scribes, because only God can forgive sins. In this message, Jesus reveals His identity and autho...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton begins teaching Mark 2:1–12 with Part 1 of “The Ultimate Let-Down.” When Jesus returns to Capernaum, the crowd gathers so tightly that four men carrying a paralytic can’t get near Him. In a bold act of faith, they open the roof and lower their friend down in front of Jesus. But instead of addressi...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton continues teaching Mark 1:40–45 In Part 2 of “No hand sanitizer necessary.” a leper comes to Jesus in shame and desperation, pleading, “If You will, You can make me clean.” Jesus responds with compassion—reaching out to touch the unclean man and cleansing him immediately with a word. This message...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton begins teaching Mark 1:40–45 and shows the compassion and authority of Jesus Christ as He cleanses a leper. A man marked by uncleanness and isolation comes to Jesus with a simple plea: “If You will, You can make me clean.” Jesus responds with mercy—stretching out His hand, touching him, and making...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton continues teaching Mark 1:35–39 and shows how Jesus Christ models the power of God-centered priorities through prayer and obedience. After withdrawing to pray, Jesus is found by His disciples and told, “Everyone is looking for You.” Yet Jesus refuses to be driven by the crowd and stays focused on...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton teaches Mark 1:35–39 and shows how Jesus Christ models the power of God-centered priorities through prayer and obedience. After an intense day of ministry, Jesus rises very early—while it is still dark—and withdraws to a desolate place to pray. When the disciples search for Him and tell Him that e...

In Part 2 of The Proof is in the Pudding , Pastor Bart Horton continues teaching Mark 1:29–34 and shows how Jesus proves He is the Messiah through inexhaustible power and unmatched compassion. As the Sabbath ends at sundown, the whole city gathers at the door bringing the sick and demon-oppressed—and Jesus heals many and casts out many demons. This message highlights Christ’s mercy toward the weak...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton begins teaching Mark 1:29–34 and shows how Jesus proves He is the Messiah—not only through authoritative teaching, but through compassionate power. After the synagogue service, Jesus goes to Simon Peter’s home and heals Peter’s mother-in-law with a simple touch. As the Sabbath ends at sundown, the...

In Part 2 of The Ultimate Authority , Pastor Bart Horton continues through Mark 1:21–28 and shows how Jesus proves His authority not only through His teaching, but through His power over the demonic realm. As an unclean spirit confronts Jesus in the synagogue, the demon identifies Him as “the Holy One of God”—and Jesus responds with absolute authority: “Be silent, and come out.” This message offer...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton begins teaching Mark 1:21–28 and shows why Jesus Christ has ultimate authority over every realm of life. As Jesus enters the synagogue in Capernaum, the people are astonished at His teaching because He speaks with authority—not like the scribes, but as the One who carries the very truth of God. Th...

Growing In Grace with Pastor Bart Horton In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton continues teaching Mark 1:16–20 and Jesus’ call to discipleship: “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” This second half of the message explains what following Jesus looks like in everyday life—love, humility, service, suffering, and obedie...

In this episode of Growing In Grace from Grace Bible Church in Hutchinson, Kansas, Pastor Bart Horton teaches Mark 1:16–20 and explains Jesus’ call to discipleship: “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”You’ll hear why following Jesus is both simple and costly, how the gospel produces real obedience, and what it means for everyday believers to live on mission. Pastor Bart also int...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this message from Mark 1:16–20, Pastor Bart Horton shows how the call of Christ is both simple and costly. Jesus doesn’t merely invite people to admire Him — He commands them to follow Him, and He promises to transform them into fishers of men. Beginning with the powerful story of John Harper on the Titanic, this sermon reminds us that genuine disciples...

Jesus’ message is simple, but it isn’t soft: the time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand, and the call is urgent — repent and believe. In Three Points and a Poem by Jesus (Part 2) , Pastor Bart Horton continues in Mark 1:14–16 and shows why the gospel is always the priority of Jesus’ ministry. Even when people want miracles, relief, or answers to immediate problems, Jesus keeps pressing t...

What did Jesus preach — and why did people respond with astonishment? In Three Points and a Poem by Jesus (Part 1), Pastor Bart Horton begins Mark 1:14–16 and shows how Mark summarizes the heart of Jesus’ message with striking clarity. Jesus comes proclaiming the gospel of God: the time is fulfilled, the kingdom of God is at hand, and the call is urgent — repent and believe. This passage reminds u...

Mark’s account of Jesus’ temptation is short — but it’s loaded with meaning. In There’s a New Sheriff in Town (Part 2) , Pastor Bart Horton continues in Mark 1:12–13, showing why the Spirit drives Jesus into the wilderness and what it proves about Christ’s authority. On Satan’s home turf, in real human weakness, Jesus stands firm and overcomes every assault. You’ll also see why Mark mentions the w...

Right after Jesus’ baptism, Mark moves with urgency: the Spirit immediately drives Jesus into the wilderness — and Jesus is tempted by Satan. In This episode, (Part 1), Pastor Bart Horton begins Mark 1:12–13 and explains why this short passage is anything but small. Jesus goes onto the enemy’s turf, in real human weakness, and yet He obeys the Father perfectly and stands firm under temptation. Thi...

Why was Jesus baptized — and what does it reveal about His mission? In The Baptism of Jesus (Part 2) , Pastor Bart Horton continues in Mark 1:9–11. As Jesus steps into the waters of baptism, it isn’t Jesus confessing sin — He’s identifying with sinners and committing Himself to the path of obedience that leads to the cross fulfilling all righteousness. You’ll also see the glory of this moment as t...

In Mark 1:9–11 , Jesus steps into the Jordan to be baptized by John — and nothing about that moment is accidental or merely symbolic. In The Baptism of Jesus (Part 1) , Pastor Bart Horton explains why Christ’s baptism marks the commencement of the greatest rescue mission in history. Jesus isn’t confessing sin — He has none. He’s identifying with sinners and committing Himself to a ministry that wi...

What does real humility look like — and how do you know when you’re actually making much of Christ instead of making much of yourself? In Be the Best Nobody You Can Be (Part 2) , Pastor Bart Horton continues in Mark 1:2–8 and keeps our focus on John the Baptist — the promised messenger who prepared the way for Jesus. You’ll see why John refuses to be the point, and why his words in Mark 1:7–8 draw...

What does real humility look like—and how do you live a life that points people to Jesus instead of yourself? In “Be the Best Nobody You Can Be (Part 1)” Pastor Bart Horton continues our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Mark with Mark 1:2–8 , introducing the ministry of John the Baptist . In this episode, you’ll see why Mark moves so quickly from Jesus’ identity to the forerunner God pro...

Who is Jesus to you—really? In “Framing Mark’s Portrait of Christ (Part 2B)” Pastor Bart Horton continues our verse-by-verse study in Mark 1:1 , pressing the opening claim of Mark’s gospel: this is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, the Son of God . This episode highlights why Mark doesn’t allow a casual, middle-of-the-road response to Jesus. Knowing what Jesus claimed is not the s...

What is the Gospel of Mark really announcing—and why does it matter for your life right now? In “Framing Mark’s Portrait of Christ (Part 2A)” Pastor Bart Horton continues our new series in Mark by digging deeper into Mark 1:1 : “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” This episode explains why Mark’s gospel is more than history or biography—it’s good news with life-and-death...