Week 2 of Jonah: Big Fish. Bigger God. Jonah is on the run, speeding away from God. On a dangerous ship in a powerful storm, Jonah’s words seem in conflict with his actions. It seems that what we SAY doesn’t always line up with what we DO. Text: Jonah 1:4-16

Week 1 of Jonah: Big Fish. Bigger God. We start the book of Jonah by seeing God’s assignment come to Jonah. Rather than obeying, he runs the opposite direction. It appears that Jonah is fine with God’s love for him, but he doesn’t want God’s love to extend to his enemies. Sound familiar? Text: Jonah 1:1-3

2018.4.22 Steve Fretwell Hebrews 10.19 - 25 by FBC Benicia

This passage is first and foremost about being a true disciple of Jesus. Our answer to the question, “what do you want me to do for you?” will reveal whether we want to be healed form our spiritual blindness or selfishly want to use God to do our bidding and fulfill our own desires.

We have a tendency to seek greatness by our position and accomplishments. Jesus corrects his disciples, and us, by showing them what greatness actually looks like in the kingdom of God. Text: Mark 10:35-45

Here we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! We see in the Gospel of Mark that he told his disciples (several times) that this would take place. It seems that they needed to hear this

Good Friday Matt Skrabec 3.30.18 by FBC Benicia

Week 24 of the Gospel of Mark series. On Palm Sunday we remember that Jesus is the king of the universe and that he is bringing his kingdom to bear in our world. This text asks and answers the question: Who can enter this kingdom? How do we make sure we are part of what Jesus is doing? The answer may surprise us. Text: Mark 10:13-31

When it comes to obtaining salvation there are only two choices: the pharisee or the prostitute. Which one are you?

Text: Luke 7:36-50

Week 23 of the Gospel of Mark series. Jesus again makes us quite uncomfortable with his strong teaching. Here he pushes us to consider the design and intent of marriage along with God’s view of divorce. Rather than looking for a way out of our marriages, Jesus tells us to find a way forward. Text: Mark 10:1-12