Jesus begins to teach in enigmatic parables to the crowds. The Parable in Mark 4:1–20 describes how so many crowds of people can hear the message of the gospel and receive such varied responses from the masses.

Pastor David Robinson from Westhill Church continues our series on the Gospel of Mark in this sermon video. In this passage, we see three parties respond to Jesus' healing in the synagogue and selecting of the Disciples in various ways. This sermon analyzes these responses and how Jesus explains and guides them to understand the truth.

After showing the Pharisees the true meaning of sabbath resulting in their further hatred (2:23–3:6), Jesus withdraws to the Sea of Galilee where multitudes came to Him. The multitude pressed in on Him seeking healings so that Jesus appointed twelve delegates (apostles) to learn from Him, preach, and exercise His authority.

The Pharisees were depicted as men who, though attempting to follow the Law of the Old Testament, did not see Jesus as their Savior. This passage of Mark shows them attempt to discredit Jesus by attempting to control what others do on the Sabbath, in spite of the Lord of the Sabbath being in their midst.

The apostle Paul exhorts pastor Titus to charge the church members at Crete to live in such a way so as to match their profession of faith. Verses 11–14 describe how and why a believer can accomplish such righteous living.

Many have heard of Christ or know about Him but the significance of who He is has been lost on many. In Luke chapter 2, God reveals that while Christ Jesus was sent for the benefit of the world, not all in the world will receive Him. He is a gracious Savior to the humble but is a stumbling block to many who neglect Him. 

In the familiar birth narrative of Luke 2, we are exposed to the miraculous birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, but we are also charged to evaluate our own response to Him. Will we neglect Him, or will we believe the testimony about Him and exalt Him in worship?

This sermon focuses on the mid-point of the first chapter of Luke, highlighting the conception and incarnation of Jesus. The message prompts us to believe, rejoice, and praise God's wonderful plan and the manifestation of Jesus' birth.

Pastor Trevor Ice of Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and how they were prepared by God to become an integral part of the story of Jesus Christ. In this text, we see how God works in people to execute his Will, and challenges us to make space for His leading in our lives.

Sometimes it is in our most difficult hour that we see God's greatest power. In darkness, a light shines even brighter. It was in difficult and dark times that God predicted that He would send His Son, the Messiah.