ECC Sermons

Dr. Crane shares from Mark 8 a time when Jesus told his disciples of his upcoming suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection, and challenged them to deny themselves and follow him.

Dr. Crane shares from Mark 8 a story of another miraculous healing, and how Jesus wants to be Lord over every area of our life--not just the parts we choose.

Dr. Crane shares from Mark 8 where Jesus fed 4000 people, and warned his disciples to be careful about their attitudes about life.

Dr. Crane shares from Mark 7 a story where Jesus healed a man of his physical ailment, but we also see a bigger picture of how Jesus himself is great and more powerful than the blessings he gives.

Dr. Crane shares from Mark 7 a story where Jesus asks us to let go of stereotypes and prejudice that would prevent us from loving others well.

Dr. Crane shares a story from Mark 7 of a discussion between Jesus and some Pharisees, where Jesus emphasized the importance of heart transformation rather than just religious routines.

Dr. Crane shares the miracle story of Jesus walking on the water, where we can see that Jesus is both transcendent, yet imminent. He is truly God and at the same time he has a personal relationship with each of us.

Jakob King shares the miracle story of the feeding of the 5,000, challenging us to think through what we will do with our faith in Jesus.

Dr. Crane shares two stories from Mark 6 that are sandwiched together: King Jesus sends out his disciples to call people to repentance, and King Herod (in a flashback) beheads John the Baptist. 

Dr. Crane shares a story from Mark 6 of a visit that Jesus made to his hometown. The people there had a hard time accepting his teaching and his power because of their familiarity with him.