In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores Mark 13, continuing the study of the Olivet discourse where Jesus discusses end times. He explains how the temple's destruction was allowed because sacrifices were no longer needed after Jesus' death. The sermon details the signs of the last days, including false religions, wars, natural disasters, persecutions, and tribulations that will continue until Christ's return.

Pastor Jim emphasizes that while no one knows the exact day or hour of Christ's return, believers should remain vigilant and prepared. Using the analogy of a master leaving servants in charge of his estate, he encourages Christians to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to them, to be discerning about who leads in the church, and to live godly lives that demonstrate God's grace. 

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In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores Mark 13, focusing on Jesus' Olivet discourse where He prophesies future events, including the destruction of the Jerusalem temple and His second coming. The pastor emphasizes two core beliefs Christians should hold: Jesus is definitely coming again, and believers should live in a state of readiness for His return. The sermon examines how Jesus accurately predicted the temple's destruction (which occurred in 70 AD) and describes the signs that will precede His second coming, including false messiahs, wars, natural disasters, and persecution of believers.

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In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores Mark 12, focusing on Jesus' response to a scribe's question about the most important commandment. Jesus identifies loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength as the greatest commandment, followed by loving your neighbor as yourself. These two commandments form the foundation from which all other laws and prophetic words flow. The sermon contrasts the authentic faith Jesus teaches with the hypocritical behavior of religious leaders who parade themselves before others while neglecting true compassion and genuine worship.

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In this sermon from Mark 12:18-27, Pastor Jim addresses the question of life after death by examining Jesus' interaction with the Sadducees. The Sadducees, who denied the resurrection, attempted to trap Jesus with a hypothetical scenario about a woman who had been married to seven brothers. Jesus responded by correcting their understanding, stating they were wrong because they knew neither the Scriptures nor the power of God. He explained that in the resurrection, people neither marry nor are given in marriage but are like angels in heaven.

Jesus then provided biblical proof of the resurrection from the Pentateuch (the only Scripture the Sadducees accepted), citing God's words to Moses at the burning bush: "I am the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." Since God spoke of these patriarchs in the present tense, though they had physically died, they must still be alive with God. The sermon concludes with an invitation to consider the reality of life after death and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and was resurrected, offering eternal life to all who believe in Him.

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In this sermon based on Mark 12:13-17, Pastor Jim explores Jesus' encounter with the Pharisees and Herodians, who aimed to trap him with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus cleverly asks for a coin and replies, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." The sermon highlights our dual citizenship as believers—we have duties to earthly authorities, such as paying taxes and obeying laws, as well as responsibilities to God, like tithing and following His Word. Pastor Jim also discusses the story of the widow's mite from Mark 12:41-44 to illustrate that giving should come from a joyful, generous heart rather than a focus on the amount.

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In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores Jesus' Parable of the Wicked Tenants from Mark 12:1-12. The parable describes a landowner (representing God) who plants a vineyard (representing Israel), leases it to tenants (representing religious leaders), and sends servants (representing prophets) to collect his share of the fruit. When the tenants beat and kill the servants, the owner sends his beloved son (Jesus), whom they also kill. The parable prophetically describes how the religious leaders would reject and crucify Jesus, yet this wouldn't stop God's plan of redemption.

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In this sermon, Pastor Jim explores Mark 11, focusing on Jesus' actions during Passion Week. He examines how Jesus confronted hypocrisy in the temple and cursed a fruitless fig tree as metaphors for exposing religious pretense. The sermon emphasizes that true faith produces visible fruit in believers' lives, contrasting with the religious leaders who maintained appearances without genuine devotion. Jesus' cleansing of the temple exposed corruption where religious leaders exploited worshippers through exorbitant prices for sacrificial animals.

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In this sermon from Mark 11:1-11, Pastor Jim explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He highlights five key aspects of Jesus' character: His courageous obedience in facing the cross, His divine knowledge of all things, His genuine humility in riding a donkey, His profound worthiness of praise, and His loving compassion as He wept over Jerusalem. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus entered Jerusalem not as a conquering king but as the sacrificial Lamb of God who would defeat humanity's true enemies: sin, death, Satan, and hell.

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In this sermon from Mark 10:46-52, Pastor Brad explores the story of blind Bartimaeus who calls out to Jesus for healing. The message highlights three key statements about Jesus: He responds to those who call on Him for help, He sometimes restores and always redeems what is broken, and He reshapes life, purpose, and expectations. The sermon draws parallels between Bartimaeus's physical healing and the spiritual transformation that occurs when we follow Christ, emphasizing how Jesus gives believers a new identity and purpose.

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In this sermon from Mark 10:32-45, Pastor Brad explores Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and his teaching on servant leadership. As Jesus walks ahead of his disciples toward his crucifixion, James and John make a self-centered request to sit at Jesus' right and left hand in his glory. Jesus uses this moment to teach all the disciples that true greatness in his kingdom comes through service and sacrifice, not through power and position. Unlike worldly leadership that lords authority over others, Jesus calls his followers to be servants and slaves of all, just as he came not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many.

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