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After generations of slavery, God delivered Israel from Egypt with undeniable power. Yet shortly after gaining freedom, the people began to complain and even longed to return to slavery for the comfort of familiar food. Israel’s complaints about manna are met with a merciful response from God. God delivers His people. • Israel’s willingness to exchange freedom for comfort • How complaining reveals...

People search for answers in books, advice, and personal experiences to discover God’s purpose for their lives. But Scripture is clear: God has already revealed His will. God’s will is not guesswork. The Scriptures show that His will is expressed in how we live, who we become, what we value, and how we respond to Him. God’s will is not hidden, complicated, or reserved for a select few. It is clear...

When evil happens, one of the first questions we ask is why. Scripture provides reasons, prophecies, and context. But rarely the kind of answers that bring immediate comfort. Even the celebration of Christmas includes the atrocity of Herod’s massacre of the children in Bethlehem. Advent is not only about peace and joy; it is also about a Savior entering a broken and hostile world. We are called to...

the Scripture reveal that the birth of Christ was announced as good news for all people, regardless of status, background, ethnicity, or past. Jesus did not come for a select group. He came for the world. His invitation is open to all, and the path is clearly revealed. Sermon Notes Luke 2:4 – 20 Good news for everyone, a Savior has been born Romans 1:16 &17 Salvation for everyone who believes Roma...

What is your purpose? Culture, self-help books, and institutions promise to help you find your purpose, but the Bible tells us something very different. The Scripture explains what your purpose truly is and why it applies to every person, at every stage of life, in every circumstance. Our purpose is not self-fulfillment or personal greatness, but the glory of God. God’s plan has always been about...

The event that confirms Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be: the Messiah, the Son of God. After His burial, the women came to the tomb expecting decay, but the Scriptures had already declared that the Holy One would not see corruption. Instead, they found the stone rolled away, an empty tomb, and an angel announcing the truth: “He has risen; He is not here.” Sermon Notes Mark 16:1 – 4 Women go t...

A part of the gospel story that is often treated as a simple transition between the crucifixion and the resurrection. Scripture shows it is far more significant. The burial of Jesus fulfills prophecy, demonstrates God’s control over timing and events, and provides evidence that He is the promised Messiah. Sermon Notes Mark 15:42 Crucifixion happens on Day of Preparation before the Sabbath – that S...

The way someone dies does not usually prove who they are. But in Jesus’ case, His crucifixion fulfills the very scriptures that foretold the Messiah’s suffering, death, burial, and resurrection. Jesus’ crucifixion is not a story of defeat. It is the ultimate proof that He is the Messiah, the Son of God, the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. Sermon Notes Mark 15:22 – 27 Jesus crucified on a...

Ever since Adam and Eve’s children, humanity has shown cruelty toward one another. There’s even an expression: man’s inhumanity to man. But today, we’re going deeper—into man’s inhumanity to God. Sermon Notes Mark 15:16 – 21 Soldiers mock Jesus and lead Him to be crucified Probers 14:9 Fools mock at sin Galatians 6:7 – 10 God is not mocked

Pontius Pilate faced a moral crossroads when choosing between justice and public pressure. As Jesus stands silent before His accusers, we witness the ultimate example of strength, humility, and divine love. Sermon Notes Mark 15:1 Religious leaders bind Jesus and deliver Him to Pilate (The Roman Governor) Mark 15:2 – 5 Pilate questions Jesus Mark 15:6 – 11 Pilate tries to release Jesus. The crowd i...

While Jesus stands firm in truth, Peter falters under pressure, denying his Lord three times. Sermon Notes Mark 14:66 – 70 Three times people accuse Peter of being with Jesus. The first two times he denies it and moves away from the accuser Mark 14:71 The third response to the accuser was to curse and swear Mark 14:72 After the third denial Peter hears the cock crow the second time and weeps

What would you do if silence could grant your deepest prayer? Jesus's has been arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and the profound choice to speak the truth, even when silence could have spared Him suffering. Sermon Notes Mark 14:43 – 45 Judas betrays Jesus Mark 14:46 – 50 Jesus arrested; someone tries to stop the arrest, but Jesus intervenes, then Hiss disciples fled Mark 14:51 & 52 A young man...

Sermon Notes Mark 14:27 & 28 Jesus tells disciples they will be scattered according to the Scriptures, but He will meet them in Galilee after He has risen Mark 14:29 Peter confident he will not fall away Mark 14:30 Jesus tells him that he will deny Him 3 times before the cock crows twice Mark 14:31 Peter and the others disciples insist they would die before betray Him Mark 14:32 – 36 Jesus and the...

The significance of the Lord’s Supper initiated by Jesus during the Holy Day of Passover. We will see the betrayal of Judas, the symbolism of bread and wine, and Jesus as the Passover Lamb and the covenant of grace. Sermon Notes Mark 14:10 & 11 Judas makes a deal to betray Jesus Mark 14:12 – 16 Preparation for the Passover meal Mark 14:17 – 21 Jesus reveals He will be betrayed by one of them Mark...

Acts of worship by the woman with the alabaster jar, the poor widow, King David, and ultimately Jesus Christ. Sermon Notes Mark 14:1 & 2 2 days before Passover and Unleavened Bread the religious leaders were looking for a way to kill Jesus before the Holy Days Mark 14:3 – 9 A woman during the meal poured on Jesus expensive perfume and was criticized for it, but Jesus told them to leave her alone,...

Jesus' teaches about the destruction of the temple and His return. Sermon Notes Mark 13:1 & 2 Disciples impressed by the Temple area, but Jesus tells them it will be destroyed Mark 13:3 & 4 Peter, James & John ask privately when these things will be and what will be the signs of fulfillment Mark 13:5 – 13 Beginning signs Mark 13:14 The sign of the “Abomination of Desolation” Mark 13:15 – 20 What t...

Jesus responds to an earnest question from a scribe about the greatest commandment. With 613 commandments to choose from, Jesus teaches that the important commandment is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and loving our neighbors as ourselves. Mark 12:28 A scribe asks Jesus which commandment is the greatest (foremost) Mark 12:29 – 31 Jesus answers the question Mark 12:32 & 3...

Jesus addresses the topics of taxes and life after death. Jesus skillfully navigates the trap set by the Pharisees and Herodians and teaches about our obligations to both earthly authorities and God. Sermon Notes Mark 12:13 – 17 Seeking to trap Jesus the Pharisees and Herodians ask Him a question about taxes and Jesus’ amazing response Mark 12:18 – 23 Sadducees question Jesus about the resurrectio...

Jesus uses a parable to convey profound truths on His purpose of being sent to ear by the Father. When religious leaders questioned Jesus's authority, Jesus responds by asking them a question. After the leaders choose not to answer Jesus’ question. Jesus uses the Parable of the Tenants to explain to the disciples that He will be the rejected cornerstone.

We delve into Jesus' teachings and actions, including the cursing of the fig tree and the cleansing of the temple. Sermon Notes Mark 11:12 – 14 Jesus re-enters Jerusalem and seeing a fig tree without fruit, He curses it Mark 11:15 & 16 Jesus enters the Temple, sees commerce happening, He overturns the tables and stopped the commerce Mark 11:17 Jesus taught the purpose of the Temple was for all nat...

The profound significance of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection, and how these events affirm His identity as the Messiah. Explore biblical passages from Ezekiel, Daniel, and Zechariah, on the prophecies that foretold Jesus' arrival and His fulfillment of the Scriptures. Sermon Notes Ezekiel 10:18 – 22 The presence and glory of the Lord left the Temple by way of the East gate Ezekiel 11:22 & 23...

A blind beggar named Bartimaeus who had the opportunity to ask Jesus for mercy and healing. Jesus teaches him faith, persistence in prayer, and recognizing the truth of Jesus being the Messiah. Sermon Notes Mark 10:46 Jesus, disciples and a large crowd leave Jerico and a blind man is sitting on the road Mark 10:47 That man cries out to Jesus Mark 10:48 Many tell him sternly to be quiet, but he kee...

Sermon Notes Mark 10:32 – 34 Jesus repeats His prediction of His betrayal, treatment, death and resurrection Mark 10:35 James and John ask Jesus for a favor without saying what it is Mark 10:36 Jesus asks what they want Him to do Mark 10:37 They want to sit on His right and left in His glory Mark 10:38 – 40 Jesus says that they don’t know what they are asking for and they respond they can handle i...

Adherence to the commandments is not enough. Jesus can see through to the heart of the matter and see the idles standing between you and God. It may be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter heaven. However, with God all things are possible. Sermon Notes Mark 10:17 A Rich man asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life Mark 10:18 Jesus asks, “Why call Me good?” Ma...

Adherence to the commandments is not enough. Jesus can see through to the heart of the matter and see the idles standing between you and God. It may be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter heaven. However, with God all things are possible. Sermon Notes Mark 10:17 A Rich man asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life Mark 10:18 Jesus asks, “Why call Me good?” Ma...