Sermons | NPC Dublin Ohio

 In this passage, Jesus faces opposition and accusations that raise a difficult question: Is there a sin that God will not forgive? As we explore Jesus' teaching, we'll discover both a sobering warning and a wonderful promise: through Christ, forgiveness is offered to all who turn to him in faith. And those who receive him are welcomed into God's family!

As crowds gather around Jesus, we see the extraordinary reach of his grace and healing power. We also see him call twelve ordinary men to be with him and to proclaim his good news. These encounters remind us that Christ's gracious welcome extends to people everywhere, and that our calling to serve him begins with his grace, not our own worthiness.

We're delighted to welcome Jay Eastman, NPC member and longtime mission partner serving in Berlin, as our guest preacher. Jay will turn our attention to 2 Samuel 23:13–17, drawing from the story of David and his mighty men to remind us of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our true King, and our calling to serve as his ambassadors.

Jesus reminds us that the Sabbath was made for our good, a gift reflecting God’s kindness and his desire for us to experience rest, restoration and life. But the Sabbath also points us to something greater, Jesus himself, in whom we find true and lasting rest.

Jesus comes near to sinners, calls us by grace and invites us into a new life of following him.

Jesus demonstrates his compassion and authority through encounters with two men, a leper and a paralytic. The two accounts reveal a Savior who is willing and able to receive needy people, make them clean and forgive their sins.

As Jesus begins his ministry, people are astonished by what they hear and see. He teaches with an authority unlike anyone they have known, and that authority is demonstrated as he commands unclean spirits, brings healing to the sick, and continues proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom. What does his authoritative Word mean for us today?

We continue our new series, Mark: The Gospel of the Servant King with Pastor Patrick preaching from Mark 1:14–20, “Entering the Kingdom and Following the King.” Jesus begins his ministry with an announcement: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” God has established his kingdom through Jesus, who invites us to repent, believe, and follow him, submitting to his authority, joining in his mission, and allowing his pattern of his life to shape our own.

We begin a new sermon series that will take us through the fall: Mark: The Gospel of the Servant King. Pastor Patrick will preach the sermon, “The Beginning of the Good News” from Mark 1:1–15. We’ll consider Jesus’ identity as the promised Christ and eternal Son of God, his significance as the One for whom John the Baptist prepared the way, and his mission.

As we begin the journey through Mark together, may we come ready to see him more clearly, believe the good news more deeply, and follow our Servant King more faithfully!

In the familiar story of Mary and Martha, Jesus reminds us that even good and worthwhile service can distract us from what matters most.