Mark 8 presents a collision between two visions of the kingdom. Peter's Messiah conquers. Jesus' Messiah suffers. In this Lenten message, David Armstrong traces that collision through history — from Christendom to colonialism to Christian nationalism — and argues that the church has repeatedly made Peter's error: baptising the way of empire in the name of Christ. The antidote, Jesus insists, is not a better empire. It is the cross.

Chapters/Timestamps:

[00:00] Intro

[00:28] Call to Worship

[03:33] Prayer

[04:35] Prayer of Peace

[11:28] Family News

[12:11] Notice: Update on The 101 Project

[14:37] Notice: 101 Prayer & Worship

[15:37] Notice: Alpha Course

[20:29] Sermon - David Armstrong

[63:03] Closing Prayer & Benediction

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