Mark 15:16-32 | The Path | Trent Hunter

We have been slowly approaching the moment of Jesus' crucifixion and with this sermon we come to that moment. Interestingly, when we think of the crucifixion we think of the physical suffering. It was a moment of great physical suffering. But the emphasis of Mark in this account is different if we slow down to contemplate his account. Mark highlights the mockery of Jesus from every party involved and what their perspectives ironically tell us about who Jesus truly was.

Mark 15:1-15 | The Path | Trent Hunter

Crucifixion was not something first century Romans talked about, at least if they were being polite. It was gruesome. It was an unspeakable terror to behold. It was also the guarantee of peace throughout the Roman world. With this sermon we begin a new day in Mark's gospel, the day of Jesus' crucifixion. On this day we will meet several characters who teach us about the human problem and what Jesus endured to solve it.

Mark 14:66-72 | The Path | Trent Hunter

We come this week to that famous moment when the rooster crowed a second time, indicating that Jesus' words to Peter were right. He indeed would fall away and deny his Lord three times. What should we hear in the sound of that rooster? This isn't just a story about Peter, but a story about Jesus and what it means to follow him as a disciple on the path of the cross. Peter and Mark intend for us to learn something about both through this story.

Mark 14:53-65 | The Path | Trent Hunter

Jesus has been handed over. He is now among his enemies. It's night, it's cold, and he's on trial for his life. With this sermon we will linger on the event of Jesus' trial before the Jewish authorities. We'll see Jesus respond with silence, and we'll see him respond with a full confession. We'll see our Lord suffer for us a verdict of condemnation.

Mark 14:43-52 | The Path | Trent Hunter

In the garden Jesus was alone with his Father and the disciples were sleeping. With this sermon, Jesus will be alone in a different way when the disciples flee. The scene of Jesus' arrest is violent in more than one way, represented by clubs and swords and a kiss on the cheek. Here in this moment between Jesus' ministry and his passion we see both our Lord and ourselves.

Ephesians 1:3-14 | God the Father | Dan Cruver

In this sermon we hear from Ephesians 1:3-14. Even with just a cursory reading of Paul’s words to the Ephesians here, it’s nearly impossible to miss how incredibly generous the Father is to us. But what can easily be missed if we are not careful is how the Father’s generosity actually relates to and interacts with all the commands found in the second half of Paul’s epistle. Listen to explore how the Father’s generosity relates to our Christian obedience. 

Mark 14:32-42 | The Path | Trent Hunter

On our path to the cross we have seen Jesus pray twice now. This week we will hear him pray as we meet Jesus and his disciples in the garden of Gethsemane for a brief calm before his arrest. What are we to learn through this encounter for the path we walk in following Jesus?

Exodus 15:1-21 | Songs of Redemption | Trent Hunter

1 Peter 1:20-25 | Easter 2021 | Trent Hunter

What does the resurrection actually do? Christians down the ages have confessed faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. We believe that it happened and that this truth is precious. But when the writers of our New Testament letters bring up the resurrection, surely they want us to believe it. But that is not the more specific purpose they have in bringing it up. They assume that we believe in the resurrection and then they apply the resurrection to our lives and to our life together as a church. That's what Peter does in his first letter to first century Christians. Listen in and hear the good news of the ressurected Christ.

Mark 14:12-31 | The Path | Trent Hunter

Everything Jesus is doing at this point in Mark's gospel is moving us directly to the crucifixion. In this passage, Jesus makes meticulous plans for a meal he intended to share with his disciples, a meal that would tell them all they needed to know about his death and their need for it. There are some unexpected guests at this meal. Listen in to find out more.