Mark’s Gospel closes with an unexpected ending: the women encounter the empty tomb, then leave afraid—and it stops there. That abrupt twist becomes a lens for three ironies that hit close to home.
Christmas isn’t just about a baby being born—it’s about God coming near, entering human vulnerability, and launching a kingdom that never ends. The question becomes: Do we really know what His coming means for our lives today?
A simple question that can totally reframe your week: what’s your purpose? So often we answer that question with a list of obstacles—I’m not good enough… I’m too much… I don’t have what it takes. But the turning point isn’t trying harder or becoming more “qualified.” It’s trusting the love of Christ.
Life is full of battles—health struggles, financial pressure, anxiety, family conflict, spiritual doubts. This sermon looks at how Jesus teaches us to face those battles, not just with more effort, but with a different kind of heart and a different set of weapons.
Jesus constantly found Himself surrounded by crowds—people with mixed motives, questions, needs, and expectations. Yet He never lost His mission, His character, or His compassion. This message explores how His purpose, faith, truth, and mercy guide us to live with the same clarity and impact in the crowds we face every day.
This week we launch our new series by looking at how God moves through endings and beginnings. In Mark’s opening verses, John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, marking the end of one chapter for God’s people and the start of something entirely new.
When Jesus faced temptation in the wilderness, He triumphed not through power but through God’s Word. His victory shows us that true strength comes from obedience and trust in Scripture. When we resist the enemy with truth, he flees—and we share in Christ’s triumph.
The story of the sheep and the goats is a reminder that while we often measure ministry success by numbers like attendance or giving, Jesus uses a very different standard.
“The Community of Jesus” reveals that following Christ is not a solo path but a shared journey of grace. In Matthew 18–20, Jesus teaches humility, sacrifice, and the power of genuine community. Believers are called to depend on God, serve others, and protect the vulnerable. Like the rich young ruler, each person must choose devotion over comfort. In God’s kingdom, the last are first, the humble are lifted up, and every soul is equally loved.
We join Peter on his profound journey with Christ — from his bold confession that Jesus is the Messiah to his moments of misunderstanding and his witness of the transfiguration. Through Peter’s story, we are reminded that while our understanding of God is often partial and imperfect, we are fully known and loved by Him.