The driving out of the unclean spirit and the healing of Simon's mother in law were just skirmishes before the great battle that would be played out in Jesus' death on the cross.

"The Kingdom is at Hand - Repent and believe the gospel". Those are Jesus' first recorded words by Mark and they are words that ring in the ears and hearts of every disciple.

For those who are tempted to sin and for those who suffer in a broken world, Jesus gets it - lean into him and receive his comfort.

The wilderness teaches us that our works will never be enough to bring us life. We need to be cleansed by another and saved by another. That's the King Jesus reveals himself to be in this gospel.

God's people have a continual posture of thankfulness in all seasons and the Gospel gives us immeasurable reasons to be thankful in both word and deed. A standalone sermon to kick our prayer week in 2024.

In the coming of Christ, the eternal light of God broke into humanity. His life was full of grace and truth and his death, seemed like the darkest of days but in his resurrection, a light far more powerful than all the suns combined rose on humanity.

Christ promises to supply all of our needs - we must recognise first that we’re needy and then we must lean into him

A life lived in the loving presence of Christ will look different, it will stand out and be attractive and it will draw others to see his beauty.

We all sin. The important question is what do we do when we do? The Song shows us a picture of true repentance that has us coming back to the love of our faithful friend and saviour Jesus.

Christ loves your love of him, so give it to him, and be encouraged, he isn’t looking for the extravagant displays of affection - even the smallest glance thrills his heart.