Sermons from First Evangelical Free Church in Sioux City, IA

Mark 8:1-10 Our Provider 15.06.2025 36:59 ↓

Our Provider > Mark 8:1-10 8:1-3 Christ’s heart; the people’s need. Consistently, Jesus is far more gracious and compassionate than we might assume. Here, we read of his care for the crowd who had been learning from him across three days in the wilderness. 8:4 The challenge. But how would Christ’s compassion turn into concrete care? The disciples themselves saw no earthly solution. 8:5-7 Chris...

Mark 7:24-37 For All People 09.06.2025 29:31 ↓

For All People > Mark 7:24-37 7:24-30 Far away. Jesus leaves the Jewish area where he has been debating with the Pharisees and heads north into a Gentile and pagan land. There, he meets a woman with a daughter desperately in need of healing. As they speak, this Gentile woman reveals that she trusts Jesus and understands (even agrees with!) his mission which prioritizes Israel. Nevertheless, sh...

Mark 7:1-23 Heart Problems 09.06.2025 29:09 ↓

Heart Problems > Mark 7:1-23 7:1-5 Following traditions. A challenge is brought to Jesus from the religious officials: why don’t Jesus’ disciples follow the religious traditions? 7:6-13 Following God. Christ’s answer is direct: the religious traditions that these leaders require are not what God said in his law. In fact, these traditions were enabling people to disobey God and think themselves...

Mark 6:1-13 Following Jesus 06.04.2025 33:59 ↓

6:1-6 Jesus keeps moving. 6:7-13 Disciples head out. The Point: Our pattern for ministry, our priorities for what matters most at First E-Free, must be based on what Jesus has taught and done. Our goals are to be the same as his whether they are received well or not.