Sermons from 2014 (Page 2)

Our Passover Lamb

The plan of redemption. God’s story that is unfolded in the pages of Scripture is explained for us here.The religious leaders seek Jesus’ death, the unnamed woman prepares Jesus’ body for burial, Judas looks for an opportunity to betray his master. Jesus affirms that all this is part of God’s plan. And those who are plotting evil deeds are not thus relieved from their responsibility and accountability before God.He then gives us a picture, a memorial, to remember the story…

Exposing the Truth

In the final exchange between Jesus and those in the temple he clearly identifies himself as the Son of God. Not only that, he speaks of the judgment to come for the religious leaders and the example of discipleship from a lady who gave all she had.

The Great Commandment

Jesus explains the greatest commandment, what the law is all about. The law is about heart devotion to God. Yet knowing this means you are close to the kingdom of God, but not there yet. To enter the kingdom of God, a person must believe that Jesus is not only a good teacher, but the Christ, the Son of God. It is through repentance and faith in the good news of Jesus Christ that one enters the kingdom (Mark 1:15). The…

Jesus and the Skeptics Part 2

In two encounters Jesus demonstrates his authority and wisdom. Marvel at Jesus and how he handles these confrontations. Jesus also helps us to understand the place of human government and the importance of knowing the Scripture and the power of God.

Jesus and the Skeptics

The religious leaders, skeptical of Jesus, question his authority. Jesus responds in an amazing way using a perfect question and then tells them a parable.Jesus teaches us about his authority, God’s patience and kindness, God’s judgment, and his coming victory.

Here Comes the King

Jesus is the King, he’s intolerant of hypocrisy, he’s zealous for righteousness, and he leads us to God. Understanding who Jesus was, is, and forever will be is important to understand as his followers.

Jesus Came. So What?

Jesus came to give his life as a ransom for many. In response we must call out to him for mercy and follow him in serving and suffering. We see a striking contrast of responses to Jesus in this text by James and John, and then by Bartimaeus.

Difficulty Entering the Kingdom

Jesus preached, “Repent and believe the gospel!” But what does that mean? What does it look like practically? When a rich young man approached Jesus, Jesus calls him to repentance. What that looked like for this young man shocked the disciples and should shock us today.