Sermons

Mark's Gospel ends with the women fleeing the empty tomb, terrified. What might this ending say about the fears of Christians and God who meets them with his grace. Mark 16:1-8

Mark 11:1–11 Jesus‘s entry into Jerusalem shows he is King of things, both large and small

As his disciples are clamoring to make a name for themselves, Jesus shows them that true greatness looks like spending your life in service of others. Mark 9:33-37; 10:13-16, 35-45

In Jesus we meet the true Rich Young Ruler who sets us free to follow him. Mark 10:17-31

As Jesus descends from the mount of transfiguration, he is met by the failures of his disciples to intervene against the forces of evil. As Jesus steps in, disciples from all ages realize more fully the path required to walk with him and the all sufficiency of who he is. Mark 9: 14-29

Jesus calls disciples everywhere to walk in step with him and find themselves in the process. Mark 8:27–9:1

As Jesus responds to the accusations of the Pharisees, he reveals that our spiritual condition is far beyond the quick fix of outward actions. What can clean our defiled hearts? Mark 7:1-23

Jesus is a different kind of revolutionary who calls his people to a different kind of revolution. Mark 6:30-44

Not all reception of Jesus is positive, therefore we must depend on the persistent pursuit of Jesus toward petulant hearts. Mark 6:1-6

When the storms of life come, Jesus can feel far off. Can we learn to listen for his voice that’s powerful enough to reorient all our fears? Mark 4:35-41

The kingdom of God has come and is coming. It is a work that grows in secret and cannot be stopped. Will we have eyes to see and faith to join this movement of God? Mark 4:21-34

Teaching is an essential part of the church's mission: "Go, make disciples, baptize them, teach them." But teaching to make disciples is much more than just passing on information. Missional teaching aims at forming the whole person... 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Jesus' commitment to the deep truths of Sabbath observance sets him apart from pretenders and reveals him as the true rest-giver. Mark 2:23-3:6

The message and ministry of Jesus was magnetic is drawing a crowd and is still so today. Mark 1:32–39, 45; 3:7–12

As we observe the public ministry of Jesus begin, we are drawn to the power, authority and charisma of the Son of God. Mark 1:21–28

2 Corinthians 3

Superimposed on the lives of believers is the reality of the coming kingdom whose glories are already, but not yet. Revelation 22:1-5

From his baptism Jesus is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness where he faces off with Satan, once again showing us the nature of his mission and a paradigm for our life. Mark 1:1-15

In the baptism of Jesus we see a picture of the whole gospel story as the heavens are torn open and a way is opened between God and humanity.

You have no more important need than to have a genuine encounter with the real Jesus. Mark 1:2-8

Advent begins as light floods the darkness. Good News for those with ears to hear! Mark 1:1

As Paul closes his letter to Timothy we gain an insight into the secrets behind a life well for the glory of God. 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Death for the believer is not THE end, but rather an end as well as a new beginning. 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Faithful preaching cuts through cultural chaos and redirects our gaze to the truth of our faithfully present God. Are we ready to listen? 2 Timothy 4:1-5

It is through the inspired word of God that we withstand the ignorance of those allayed against us and experience the intimacy of the Savior.