In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 13:32-37. In this passage, we see Jesus call His disciples, and us today, to be awake and ready in light of His return. What does this look like? How are we to live our lives now in light of the […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by finishing the passage of Mark 13:1-31 — Jesus’ longest teaching section in Mark’s Gospel, and perhaps the most complex and difficult to interpret passage in the Gospel. As we continue in this passage, Pastor Zack looks at verses 14-31 and Jesus’ signs of […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 13:1-31 — Jesus’ longest teaching section in Mark’s Gospel, and perhaps the most complex and difficult to interpret passage in the Gospel. The major question that we have to answer when coming to Mark 13 is, “Is this prophecy by […]
In this sermon, by Tommie Blalock, he draws us to think about this passage where Jesus observes the widow who gave more money at the temple than anyone else, including the rich! Tommie challenges us as he asks, “Is this a passage to teach us about sacrificial giving, or is it teaching us something else?” […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study in the Gospel of Mark by looking at Mark 12:35-37. In these verses, we see twin truths that the Messiah is both David’s Son (and therefore human) as well as David’s Lord (and therefore divine).
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 12:28-34, a passage that is very familiar to many of us. In this passage, Jesus is asked by a scribe what the greatest commandment is. In answering the scribes question, Jesus teaches him, and us, that we are commanded to […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 12:18-27. In this passage, we have yet another attack from the religious leaders — this time by a new group, the Sadducees. Seeking to trap Him with an extreme hypothetical, the Sadducees grill Jesus on the topic and nature of […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 12:13-17 and Jesus’ answer to the religious leaders’ attacking question regarding taxes and government. Through examining Jesus’ masterfully wise answer, we are given the opportunity to examine how we, as followers of Jesus, are to respond to the governing authorities […]
In this sermon, member Steve Townsend, helps us understand the parable of the vine growers. As he walks us through the various imagery of this parable we discover that Jesus is directing this parable to the religious leaders of His day and showing them that they are the ones that have rejected the Lord and […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 11:27-33. In this passage, we encounter a group of religious leaders seeking to trap Jesus by asking Him a question about His authority. Through examining their questions and Jesus’ answer, we come face to face with Jesus’ unmatched authority as […]