Sermons from McLean Presbyterian Church

Mark 16:1-8 As we enter into the story of Jesus' final days on earth, we will see him more clearly—behold him—as our savior and friend. May we know more deeply that in following him, we walk to the cross. And there we find the end of our sin and an invitation to deeper life.

Mark 14:12-26 As we enter into the story of Jesus' final days on earth, we will see him more clearly—behold him—as our savior and friend. May we know more deeply that in following him, we walk to the cross. And there we find the end of our sin and an invitation to deeper life.

Mark 14:1-11 As we enter into the story of Jesus' final days on earth, we will see him more clearly—behold him—as our savior and friend. May we know more deeply that in following him, we walk to the cross. And there we find the end of our sin and an invitation to deeper life.

Mark 13:1-37 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, authori...

John 13:33-14:9 This sermon was preached by guest speaker, John Dickson, as part of our 2023 Missions Conference.  Using the Gospel of Luke, this sermon explores the nature of skepticism and doubt — intellectual, moral, and sociological doubt.

Luke 1:1-4  This sermon was preached by guest speaker, John Dickson, as part of our 2023 Missions Conference.  Using the Gospel of Luke, this sermon explores the nature of skepticism and doubt — intellectual, moral, and sociological doubt.

Mark 12:35-44 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, author...

Mark 12:28-34 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, author...

Mark 12:13-17 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, author...

Mark 11:27-12:12 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, aut...

Mark 11:1-25 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, authori...

Mark 10:46-52 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, author...

Mark 10:13-34 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, author...

Mark 10:1-12 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, authori...

Mark 9:30-50 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, authori...

Mark 9:1-13 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, authorit...

Mark 8:31-38 We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.   The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Jesus demonstrating his power, authori...

Isaiah 9:1-7 Welcome the King | Advent 2022: Writing 600 years before Christ, Isaiah anticipated the time when “the people who walked in darkness” would see “a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). He looked forward to the arrival of the true King, who would reign on the throne of King David “with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore” (9:7). Who is this King? Who did Isaiah say...

Isaiah 9:1-7 Welcome the King | Advent 2022: Writing 600 years before Christ, Isaiah anticipated the time when “the people who walked in darkness” would see “a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). He looked forward to the arrival of the true King, who would reign on the throne of King David “with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore” (9:7). Who is this King? Who did Isaiah say...

Isaiah 9:1-7 Welcome the King | Advent 2022: Writing 600 years before Christ, Isaiah anticipated the time when “the people who walked in darkness” would see “a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). He looked forward to the arrival of the true King, who would reign on the throne of King David “with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore” (9:7). Who is this King? Who did Isaiah say...

Isaiah 9:1-7 Welcome the King | Advent 2022: Writing 600 years before Christ, Isaiah anticipated the time when “the people who walked in darkness” would see “a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). He looked forward to the arrival of the true King, who would reign on the throne of King David “with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore” (9:7). Who is this King? Who did Isaiah say...

Isaiah 9:1-7 Welcome the King | Advent 2022: Writing 600 years before Christ, Isaiah anticipated the time when “the people who walked in darkness” would see “a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). He looked forward to the arrival of the true King, who would reign on the throne of King David “with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore” (9:7). Who is this King? Who did Isaiah say...

Isaiah 9:6 Welcome the King | Advent 2022: Writing 600 years before Christ, Isaiah anticipated the time when “the people who walked in darkness” would see “a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). He looked forward to the arrival of the true King, who would reign on the throne of King David “with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore” (9:7). Who is this King? Who did Isaiah say h...

Mark 8:22-33 Welcome the King | Advent 2022: Writing 600 years before Christ, Isaiah anticipated the time when “the people who walked in darkness” would see “a great light” (Isaiah 9:2). He looked forward to the arrival of the true King, who would reign on the throne of King David “with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore” (9:7). Who is this King? Who did Isaiah say...

Mark 8:1-21 Follow the King: The Gospel of Mark | We have a lot of options when it comes to what we can follow. In the Gospel of Mark, the shortest and most action-filled of the four gospels, Jesus asks us a question: “who do you say that I am?” This question is actually the defining question of our lives, because it reveals what we follow.  The Gospel of Mark has good news for us—in it, we see Je...