The ending of Mark’s gospel, is a tough passage to interpret and apply regardless of which position you take on the “long ending” issue. This sermon doesn’t spend much time with the question “should this … Read More
Responding to the Resurrection
Nearing the end of Mark’s gospel, we have the scene of the resurrection. It is a marvelous scene, causing the first witnesses, the women who were there to anoint Jesus’ body, to respond with mixed … Read More
The Darkness of the Cross
After being declared guilty before Pilate and sentenced to death, Jesus is led out to be crucified. He is mocked and cursed; He dies and is buried, all so that we can be favored, blessed, … Read More
Jesus Before Pilate
Jesus has already been found guilty and sentenced to death by the Jewish Sanhedrin. He now goes before the Romans to have His fate decided by Pilate the Roman Governor. But all of this is … Read More
Trials, Testimonies & Truth
Jesus is taken to the High Priest. He is put on trial before the Sanhedrin where He endures the testimonies of false witnesses, and boldly proclaims His identity as the Messiah, and the Son of … Read More
Jesus, Betrayed & Abandoned
As Jesus is arrested, He is betrayed by one of His disciples, then the other eleven disciples desert Him and flee. Jesus goes into the hands of His enemies all alone. In this sermon, we … Read More
Self-Dependence vs God-Dependence
As the Passover meal closes, and Jesus’ death draws even closer, He goes with His disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. Jesus is weighed down under the load, and His humanity shrinks back … Read More
Last & First Supper
In our passage this morning, we arrive at a familiar portion of Scripture, the scene of the Last Supper. Yet, this “last” supper, is also a “first” supper. It is the first, Lord’s Supper. In this meal, … Read More
Self-Sacrificing Worship
As is true throughout Mark’s gospel, near the end of Jesus’ life, it is clear that there are differing reactions to Jesus. There are those who worship Jesus with the whole of their life, and … Read More
Stay Awake!
Many have attempted to predict the return of our Lord. Their predictions have obviously all failed. Jesus made it clear, the reason for Him telling us of His future return, was not so that we … Read More