Sermons

Have you considered Jesus’ emotion toward yourself? Jesus’ emotion comes up subtly yet regularly in the Gospel of Mark. This week we see Jesus’ mercy (or pity) toward a blind beggar who believes. As you identify with the beggar in the story, you will see a personal aspect of Jesus that encourages you to love Him more.

Pastor Tom Siefert brings the message, "God Only Wise." We live in a world that often appears chaotic, so even the experiences of our personal lives can seem pointless and random. The reality is that everything in the world and our lives is being guided by the wisdom of God. This gives us hope when things are confusing. Despite how it looks, God is working everything toward the design He has ordained.

Those confused disciples. James and John had the gall to ask Jesus for positions of greatness in His kingdom. They wanted to be respected and admired by everyone. It sounds similar to Satan’s temptation to Adam and Eve: “You will be like gods.” But, once again, Jesus lifts their eyes and our eyes to God’s perspective of greatness found in the Gospel.

In Mark 10:13-31 we find a contrast between children and a rich young man. The children willingly receive the kingdom of God with simple, no-strings-attached faith. Yet the young man, deeply invested in his riches has a hard time letting go. Throughout the story, Mark keeps our eye on Jesus who leads us through the challenge of receiving the kingdom of God.

When Jesus predicts His upcoming death, the disciples respond with confusion and pride. Jesus answers them by redirecting their goals away from personal ambition and greatness to humility and service.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Help My Unbelief!” It’s the prayer of a desperate father. It is also tension that we all experience: belief vs unbelief. This is a unique passage (Mark 9:14-29) that leads us down the path of living by faith.

This message is a challenge to the church amidst a special time to commission Luke and Karen Bylsma to ministry in Utah.

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus Above All" - Part 2. Last week we covered the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain. This week we are going to focus on the meaning and application of God's statement., "This is my beloved Son; listen to him."

Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus Above All." In Mark 9:1-13, we see the transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain and a voice from heaven declaring Him to be the Beloved Son. Clearly, Jesus' exalted status is being proclaimed, but it's Peter who unknowingly says that Jesus is on par with Elijah and Moses. How often do we fail to see Jesus' glory and then place Him right alongside (or below) other good things?

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Pastor Andy brings the message, "Identity and Mission" from Mark 8:27-9:1. Mark 8:29 is the watershed moment of the gospel: Peter confesses Jesus is the Messiah. The disciples finally understand Jesus' identity. Immediately, Jesus begins to reveal his mission. With the disciples, we will begin to see Jesus' identity and mission as inseparable. And his identity and mission have ramifications on the cost of discipleship.

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