A passage filled with surprises: a woman(!) breaks a very expensive jar of perfume(!) and Jesus defends her(!) in the home of Simon the Leper(!); Jesus reinterprets the Passover symbols(!); and Jesus welcomes those who will betray and desert him to his table! Having been, ourselves, recipients of this amazing grace, we are called to extend that grace to others. This sermon challenges hearers to do like Jesus and share a table with our enemies. There's also something in there about sushi. :)  

Sermon Text: Mark 14:1-26

Half of this message gives context for Jesus' comments in Mark 13 about the destruction of the Temple and the coming of the Son of Man. The second half calls hearers to examine how well they are heeding Jesus' admonition to "be alert, be on guard, and keep watch."

Sermon text: Mark 13:1-37

Love motivates people to give generously and sacrificially. This message challenges hearers to go deeper in their relationship with the Lord.

Sermon text: Mark 12:35-44

Jesus goes five more rounds with the Pharisees and religious leaders in Jerusalem. They, like us, will have to decide how to respond to Jesus: follow or forget?

Sermon text: Mark 11:27-12:34

Sermon text: Mark 11:12-25

Jesus believed in the kingdom he preached so much that he was willing to lay down his life in order to inaugurate it. In this message we see Jesus welcomed by a crowd as he enters Jerusalem. But do they really welcome his kingship, his kingdom, and his political ideals? Do we?

Sermon text: Mark 11:1-11

Two replies are given to the question asked by Jesus, "What do you want me to do you for you?" One reveals self-interest, the other reveals a subservient attitude. This message invites us to proclaim, along with Bartimaeus, "I want to see!" 

Sermon text: Mark 10:32-52

Jesus tries to help a rich man become better equipped to follow him, but the rich man is unwilling to give up the "good" wealth he has. This message addresses some common misconceptions about wealth, this interaction with Jesus, and the Kingdom of God.

Sermon text: Mark 10:17-31

Pharisees "test" Jesus by asking about divorce, but their question is far from simple. This message discusses how the issue of divorce is also far from simple and directs us to seek the heart of God above all else. 

Sermon text: Mark 10:1-12

The disciples arguing over who is the greatest prompts Jesus to teach that the way of the cross is the path of a servant. 

Sermon text: Mark 9:33-50