The Key That Unlocks All Fear

The Key That Unlocks All Fear

April 7, 2014 – Living Christ is key to our peace – John 20:19-23 The followers of Jesus were experiencing a lot of emotions following his death – confusion, grief, and fear. Into the space of those emotions, the Risen Christ comes. The presence of...
Who Will Roll Away the Stone?

Who Will Roll Away the Stone?

March 31, 2024 – Who Will Roll Away the Stone? – Mark 16:1-8Easter Sunday Jesus’ death and resurrection declare him to be the conqueror of death and Lord of Life. There is no obstacle between us and God that is too big for him to destroy. Mark 16:1-8 New...
Holy Week

Holy Week

Holy Week Schedule: March 24 – Palm SundayMarch 27 – No Wednesday ActivitiesMarch 28 – Maundy Thursday Service (Worship Center), 6 pmMarch 29 – Good Friday Service (Sanctuary), 6 pmMarch 31 – Easter Morning Easter Morning Schedule:  6 am...
Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

March 24, 2024 – Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet! – Mark 11:1-11Palm Sunday Jesus has fans, followers, and haters. We may even have a part of all three in us. Mark 11:1-11 New Revised Standard Version Updated EditionJesus’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem...
Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

The Greatest Church Member

March 17, 2024 – The Greatest Church Member – Mark 10:32-45 This passage paints the disciples as fifth graders jockeying to be selected first on the team. Jesus will show them the pathway to greatness. It challenges their basic ideas about Jesus’ identity...
Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

When Good Isn’t Good Enough

March 10, 2024 – When Good Isn’t Good Enough – Mark 10:17-31 We can think we are following in the way of discipleship and yet be oriented in the wrong direction. Confronted by Jesus, the rich young man learned he was doing pretty well but was still missing...
Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

You Feed Them

March 3, 2024 – You Feed Them – Mark 6:30-44Communion Sunday There is a progression in the pattern of discipleship we see unfold in Mark. Jesus calls disciples out of the crowds. He commissions them to apprentice him in ministry. Finally, he sends them out...
Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

Where You Plant Matters

February 25, 2024, Where You Plant Matters – Mark 4:1-20 In the parable of the four types of soil, Jesus digs into the dynamics of dirt and discipleship. What threats exist to our discipleship? What type of soil are you? Mark 4:1-20 New Revised Standard Version...
Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

Follow Me

February 18 – Follow Me – Mark 1:14-20; 8:31-38 Part two of this series through the Gospel of Mark orients us toward a journey of discipleship. Mark makes clear that if we want to know Jesus we must follow him. As we follow, we encounter his presence and...
Here Comes the King…Wait, Not Yet!

Are You Listening?

February 11, 2024 Are You Listening? – Mark 9:2-13Transfiguration Sunday This spectacular display of God’s glory encompasses nature’s pyrotechnics and visual effects to make a spectacular claim: Jesus is the Son of God. Mark 9:2-13 Mark 9:2-13 New Revised...