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, 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 […]
In this special service Pastor Zack, and the members of GBC, have the joy of completing the process of ordaining 3 men to the office of Elder & Deacon. The new Elders are Matt Leff and Dylan Wagoner, and the new Deacon is Galen Morris.
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 10:23-31. In this passage immediately following the interaction with the rich young ruler, Jesus now uses this as an opportunity to teach His disciples regarding the danger of riches. Because one cannot serve both God and money, and because riches […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 10:13-22 and Jesus’ conversation with the rich young ruler. Here we see a man eagerly seeking the Kingdom of God. However, when presented with the demands and costs of following Jesus, including getting rid of one’s heart idols that cause […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 10:1-12. In this passage, we see the Pharisees seek to trap Jesus by asking Him a question about divorce. In His answer, Jesus teaches both the Pharisees and His disciples God’s intention and design for marriage and His will regarding […]
In this sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 9:42-50. In this passage, as Jesus is teaching His disciples again, we see Jesus warning His followers to radically and sacrificially follow Him in holiness and obedience. In looking at these warnings and this passage, Pastor Zack helps us understand […]
In this Easter sermon, Pastor Zack continues our study of Mark’s Gospel by looking at Mark 9:30-32 and Jesus’ second foretelling of His death and resurrection. Using this passage and others, Pastor Zack looks at the biblical importance and teaching concerning Jesus’ atoning death and His victorious resurrection.