Jesus silenced men and demons who tried to identify him. But at the Triumphal Entry, he takes complete control of revealing himself as the greater Son of David, the Coming One, and the True King of Israel, who comes to destroy the dominion of darkness. Join us as we examine Mark 11:1-11 and consider Jesus’ bold proclamation that he comes as the true King of Israel to defeat an enemy more deadly than Roman legions and tyrannical emperors.
Category Archives: Sermons
07/27/2025 | “Depth Perception” | Mark 10:46-52
Fighter pilots need exceptional depth perception. But so do followers of Jesus. The faith God grants us gives and grows a spiritual depth perception that matures us as disciples. The story of blind Bartimaeus is a remarkable illustration of this. Join us as we examine Mark 10:46-52 and consider the story of Bartimaeus and some hallmarks of growing discipleship.
07/20/2025 | “Following Closely” | Mark 10:32-45
One bumper sticker challenges tailgaters, “Do you follow Jesus this closely?” As a driver, following other cars too closely is perilous but as a disciple not following Jesus too closely is deadly. Join us we examine Mark 10:32-45 and see what it looks like to follow Jesus closely.
07/13/2025 | “Good Enough” | Mark 10:17-31
Are you good enough? Have you done enough? Are you enough? We hate the question but keep asking it. But what if it is not the right question? Can we let it go? A rich young ruler asks about being good enough. Jesus shows him this is the wrong question. This week we examine Mark 10:17-31 and consider how Jesus challenges us to stop asking if we are good enough and instead ask who is.
07/06/2025 | “Making Jesus Mad” | Mark 10:13-16
Jesus wept at a friend’s grave, sighed in sorrow over Israel’s unbelief, and drove shopkeepers from the Temple. He was sorrowful unto death in Gethsemane. But only once is Jesus angry. What made him mad? Mark 10:13-16 shows us and gives us a warning.
06/29/2025 | “Sclerocardia” | Mark 10:1-12
Questions about divorce & remarriage are always complicated. The Pharisees used such questions to try to trap Jesus. But as always Jesus slipped their knots and revealed what is truly at issue when a marriage seems broken beyond repair. Join us as we examine Mark 10:1-12 and consider what is really at issue when our deepest, most intimate relationships seem irreparably broken.
06/22/2025 | “The Scenic Route” | Mark 9:38-50
Following Jesus is a scenic route, a road less traveled. A scenic route with the twists and hairpin turns of sorrow, disappointment, and loss. A route slowed down by frustrating intersections and quirky characters. But a route that boasts vistas of grace seen only as we wind our way through green pastures, still waters, the deepest darkest valleys, and the dangerous terrain of enemies, within and without. It is the path less travelled, but it is the path that makes all the difference. What path are you on? Join us as we examine Mark 9:38-50 and consider the landscape of discipleship we find on the scenic route of following Jesus.
06/15/2025 | “Timely Reminders” | 2 Peter 1
Pop-ups, post-its, strings on our fingers, and endless numerated red dots on our apps testify that we are forgetful. And our forgetfulness is no less likely when the event, date, or responsibility is critically important. Though the consequences are often much greater. In his second letter, the Apostle Peter writes to remind believers to remember all that they have been given and called to be in Christ. Join us as Matt Wylie leads us to examine 2 Peter 1 and consider some timely reminders.
06/08/2025 | “Becoming the GOAT” | Mark 9:30-37
How great do you have to be to be The GOAT? Sportscasters and media pundits think they know, but Jesus settled the question long ago, once and for all. Join us as we examine Mark 9:30-37 and consider what true greatness in the Kingdom of God means.
06/01/2025 | “Beyond Belief” | Mark 9:14-32
Skeptics demand proof. But how much is enough? Jesus warned that “an evil generation seeks for a sign.” Faith is reasonable but never reasoned. It is not something you can work out with the right data. It is a gift. A gift God loves to give if you ask. Join us as we examine Mark 9:14-32 and consider how prayer, not proof, sustains our faith in the middle of failure and disappointment.
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