Sermon Archive

Mark 14:1-31

As we come to the final moments of Jesus’ life, we look at familiar figures—Peter, Judas, and a devoted woman—and discover that their stories reflect our own. This message challenges us to stop using Scripture to evaluate others and instead let it reveal what’s in us. We see how devotion can take different forms: passionate but incomplete, self-serving, or rooted in pride. And ultimately, we are invited to the one place that truly matters—the seat of promise—where we stop striving, surrender fully, and trust in Jesus as the One who has done everything needed to bring us to God.

Mark 12:28-34

Jesus is asked what matters most, and instead of simplifying things, He raises the bar—calling us to love God with everything we are and to love others just as deeply. In this passage, we see that faith isn’t about checking boxes or doing just enough to feel okay with God; it’s about a transformed heart that overflows in love. The tension is clear: we can understand the truth, agree with it, and still be “not far” from the kingdom without ever stepping in. The good news is that Jesus doesn’t just give the command—He fulfills it for us and invites us to stop performing and start trusting Him, allowing His love to reshape how we live, think, and love every day.

Mark 13:1-37

In Mark 13, Jesus responds to the disciples’ questions about the temple and the end of the age by calling his followers to readiness rather than giving a timeline. He warns us not to be deceived, alarmed, surprised by opposition, or spiritually asleep as history moves toward his return. Instead, we are called to remain faithful, alert, and anchored in the truth, hope, and mission of Jesus as we await the fulfillment of his kingdom.

Mark 11:1-33

As Easter approaches, we begin slowing down to look closely at the most important week in human history—Holy Week. In Mark 11, Jesus enters Jerusalem to crowds shouting “Hosanna,” appearing to receive the authority people wanted to give Him. Yet instead of claiming power the way they expected, He rides in humbly on a colt and heads to the temple, where He boldly confronts corruption and restores its purpose. When religious leaders challenge Him, asking by what authority He acts, Jesus exposes the deeper issue—the question of His authority over our lives. As we walk through this week together over the next month, we’re invited to consider what these events truly mean and whether we will recognize and surrender to the authority of Jesus.

Mark 9:30-37; Mark 10:32-45

Mark places two moments side by side to show us the clear mission of Jesus. As He predicts His death again, we see that He is unwavering—He came to deal with sin once and for all. Meanwhile, the disciples miss it, arguing about greatness and position. So Jesus refocuses them—and us—on what His kingdom truly looks like: welcoming the overlooked and serving others as a way of life. The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. The question for us is simple: is our focus aligned with His mission?

Mark 8:27-9:13

In Mark 8:27–9:13, Ross walks us through a turning point in the Gospel of Gospel of Mark as Jesus asks the question that reframes everything: “Who do you say I am?” We see Peter’s bold confession that Jesus is the Messiah, followed by a sharp correction as Jesus reveals He must suffer, die, and rise again. Then comes the call—to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him—and finally the confirmation in the transfiguration, where Jesus’ glory is revealed and the Father declares, “This is my Son… listen to Him.” What we discover about who Jesus is and what He came to do brings us right back to that personal, life-altering question—because how we answer it shapes everything.