In this sermon, Tommie Blalock a member of GBC, continues our study in the gospel of Mark. From this passage we learn that Jesus makes it very clear, to the Pharisees and us, that our real problem is not what’s on the outside, but the inside. In this sermon, Tommie reminds us, that If we […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at two passages ending chapter 6 and beginning chapter 7. In these verses, we see Jesus’s clear divinity in display as He walks on the water, identifies Himself as the “I AM,” continues to heal miraculously, and challenges the Pharisees on their […]
As Pastor Kevin continues our study of Mark, he unpacks the familiar story of Jesus feeding the 5000. In this sermon he asked us to think about two things. Why is this miracle, which is record by all four of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) the only miracle other than the resurrection […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by helping us look at what it means to be a true disciple. As he works his way through this passage, looking at the the disciples being sent out and the story of John the Baptist beheading, he reminds us that […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by drawing our attention to the devastating effect of unbelief. He reminds us that when we share the gospel we are quick to remind people of the blessing and eternal benefit of believing, but we often forget about the others side […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by drawing our attention to the two stories recorded by Mark — the death of Jairus’ daughter and the women who had tried everything, for twelve years, to deal with a non-stop bleeding issue. These two stories set the stage for what […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by looking at the healing of the Gerasene demoniac in Mark 5:1-20. As we see Jesus’ authority over demons and His divine ability to fully save, we should be motivated to trust in Jesus and to tell others about Him.
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by looking at Jesus’ stilling of the storm in Mark 4:35-41. In this story, we see Jesus’ divine authority on display as He is sovereign over creation. We also consider the disciples’ question of Jesus’ care for them in the midst […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by looking at a series of three parables by Jesus concerning the kingdom of God in Mark 4:21-34. In these parables, Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom’s light will not be hidden, its growth will not be stopped, and its scope […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our verse-by-verse study of the Gospel of Mark by looking at Jesus’ parable of the sower in Mark 4:1-20. In this familiar parable, Jesus teaches us why the same Word is received differently by different people. And by examining these different responses (soils), we are able to examine our […]