Sunday Sermons

Jesus meets us in our brokenness. Jesus speaks truth and grace. Jesus gives us a new identity and lasting hope.

Remain faithful, even when it's costly. Celebrate God's movement. What does the Gospel need to disrupt in your life?

An unafraid witness smells like the cross. Humility (2 Corinthians 2:14) Clarity (2 Corinthians 2:15-16) Gravity (2 Corinthians 2:17)

Big Idea: Jesus saves us from self-service to unconditional service to Him and others. 3 Movements Toward Unconditional Service: 1) The Exposure (v. 35-41) Jesus exposes our self-serving motivations. 2) The Example (v. 42-44) Jesus demands we serve Him and others. 3) The Empowerment (v. 45) Jesus died to save us for His service.

Persistance in Prayer (Colossians 4:2) Continue Steadfastly Be Watchful With Thanksgiving Provision to Approach Boldly (Hebrews 4:14-16) Why we approach Approach Honestly How we approach What we find when we approach Practice Demonstrated (Acts) Under Threat - Pray Need Discernment - Pray In All Situations - Pray The Nail - Prayer demonstrates our total dependence on God - Who wants us to come bol...

Big Idea: We proclaim the authority of God's Word without apology. We unapologetically proclaim God's Word because of... 1) Who Wrote It. (v.16) We unapologetically proclaim God's Word because of... 2) What It Does. (v. 16-17) 4 Ways God's Word Transforms Our Lives 1. It shows us what's right. (v.16) 2. It shows us what's not right. (v.16) 3. It shows us how to get right. (v.16) 4. It shows us how...

Big Idea: When we truly see God for who He is and what He has done in the Gospel, worship becomes our only reasonable response. Unashamed worship begins with awe at God’s greatness. (v. 33) The more clearly you see God, the more deeply you will worship Him. Unashamed worship grows through humble submission. (v. 34-35) Grace is never wages. Unashamed worship centers every part of my life on God’s g...

Big Idea The storms of life reveal that our greatest need is not calmer seas but a greater confidence in the Savior who rules them.

Big Idea Greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven is given to whoever humbles themselves to receive the King of Heaven. ***3 Distinctions About Kingdom-Minded People*** 1. Kingdom-minded people strive to think like their King.  See Colossians 3:1-2 (ESV) 2. Kingdom-minded people strive to humble themselves like their King. 3. Kingdom-minded people strive to act like their King.

Big Idea: The remedy for our unbelief is looking in faith to the grace of God in Jesus Christ. Scene I: Divine Testing God sovereignly searches us. (v. 1) Scene II: Foolish Grumbling We are sick with unbelief. (vv. 2-3) Scene III: Undeserved Grace God saves us from unbelief through the grace of Christ. (vv. 4-6) Scene IV: Sanctified Memory We must remember to reject unbelief. (v. 7)

Big Idea: Jesus shows us that all we really need is Him. 1) Jesus knows our specific needs before we do. (v. 1-4) 2) Jesus wants to test our faith, not our resources. (v. 5-9) We are completely dependent on our sovereign Savior, but sometimes we need the trials in our lives to remind us of this fact and force our dependance on Him. Our Faith is not measured by WHAT we have, but WHO we look to! 3)...

Big Idea God delights to display His all-sufficient provision in the midst of human desperation so that His people learn to trust not in their resources, but in His mercy. I. God Hears the Cry of the Desperate (v. 1–2) God delights to magnify His power through weakness. What is your jar of oil? II. God’s Provision Requires Trusting Obedience (v. 3–5) Faith obeys before it fully understands. What d...

Walk in Love Walk in Light Walk Wisely Walk Together Main Thought: Minding our Walk leads to a life worthy of our calling.

God names the discouragement so you don’t have to carry it alone (v. 1-3) God gives the strength so you don’t have to find it yourself (v. 4-5) God owns the outcome so you don’t have to produce it (v. 6-9) Big Idea: God meets His discouraged people right where they are and fills what looks like nothing with glory only He can provide.

I) Reverence produces obedience. (v. 12) II) God comforts by assuring them of His Presence. (v. 13) III) When God stirs, His people confidently move. (v. 14-15) Big Idea God does not call us to follow Him without assuring us of His Presence.

1. Choosing comfort over covenant. (v. 2–4) 2. A life off-center always comes up short. (v. 5–6) 3. Move first. God will meet you there. (v. 7–8) 4. Hard seasons are invitations. (v. 9–11) God confronts His people's drift to redirect them back to His glory, His presence, and His mission.

The Empty Tomb Reveals God’s Work (Mark 16:1-8) The Gospel Confronts Our Unbelief (Mark 16:9-14) The Gospel Commands Our Response (Mark 16:15-18) The Risen King Sends His Church (Mark 16:19-20) Because we are a people loved by God, we must live as a people sent by God.

Part 1 — The Trial of King Jesus (v. 53–65) The trial of Jesus reveals: 1) God’s plan cannot be stopped. (v. 53–59) 2) Jesus is the Lord of all. (v. 60–62) 3) The innocent Jesus is condemned for sinners. (v. 63–65) Part 2 — The Denial of King Jesus (v. 66–72) The denial of Jesus reveals: 1) Sin grows out of unbelief. (v. 66–71) 2) Faith produces belief and repentance. (v. 72)

1) Your pride will deceive you. (v. 27-31) Questions to Ask Yourself Are there blind spots in my walk with you, Jesus? Where is pride lurking in my life? Are there any ways I’m saying, “I’m fine” spiritually when really I’m not fine? 2) Your humility will enable prayers to spill out of you.(v. 32-36) 3) Your watchfulness and prayers will guard you.(v. 37-42) 4) Your prideful prayerlessness will di...

1: The Meal Was Sovereignly Prepared 2: The Passover Table Reveals the Disciples’ Hearts 3: The Passover Lamb revealed 4: The Preparation of His Disciples 5: Worship Before the Cross The Nail: The gentle Savior who planned the moment, prepared the table, and presented Himself as the Passover Lamb calls His people to remember and worship.

Main Idea: Beautiful worship puts your familiar past, faithful present, and future prospects all at the feet of Jesus. Important Terms: Markan “sandwich” & Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread Important People: Pharisees/Scribes, Unnamed Woman, & Judas Iscariot Parallel Passages:Luke 10:38-42 & John 11:1-44

There are 4 ways to interpret Mark 13. It could mean: 1) The destruction of the temple ~70 AD 2) End times 3) Final judgment 4) Jesus' death & resurrection Big Idea: May the people of God be faithful when structures we trust fail and fall. Jesus is in ultimate control. (v. 1-4) Opposition is not a sign of failure; God remains sovereign. (v. 5-23) The crucified Christ is over all things and com...