Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

Riddle Me This - Mark 4:1-20 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

A Father Who Knows His ABCs - Mark 3-20-35 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

Angles To View A Vulture Dinner - Mark 2:13-22 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

Tear the Roof Off This Place - Mark 2:1-12 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

Wild Day At Church - Mark 1:21-42 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

Lion King and Warthogs - Mark 1:1-8 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

Easter 2025 - Mark 16:1-8 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale

In this Palm Sunday message, we explore the stark contrast between two processions entering Jerusalem - Jesus on a humble donkey versus the Roman imperial parade with its military might. Using vivid contemporary examples from military parades and national symbols, this sermon examines how the kingdoms of this world collide with Christ's counter-cultural kingdom.

The message unpacks the "constitution" of Jesus' kingdom found in the Sermon on the Mount, challenging us to consider where our true allegiances lie in a politically charged world. Rather than aligning with "Red Caesar or Blue Caesar," we're called to embrace the radical ethics of a King who wears a towel and rides a donkey.

For Christians navigating the complexity of citizenship in earthly nations while belonging to Christ's global family, this message attempts to offer some practical reframing, aiming to maintain our primary identity as kingdom citizens while living within the empires of this world.

This sermon explores Psalm 90, written by Moses, and reflects on our limited time on earth. Starting with Jim Croce's poignant song "Time in a Bottle" and his untimely death, the speaker draws parallels to Moses' plea to "number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom." The sermon reveals three insights: when we acknowledge our limitations, time actually slows down rather than speeds up; Jesus' parable of the talents takes on new urgency as we consider what we're doing with our gifts; and Christ himself modeled an unhurried approach to life despite having only three years of ministry. With vivid illustrations and thoughtful reflection on our modern "time poverty," this message invites listeners to reimagine their relationship with time through the lens of eternity.

Praying With Our Bodies - Ps 95:1-7 by Reconciled Church of South Scottsdale