Pastor Nate brings the message, "Jesus, Do You Not Care?” This message brings us back to the Gospel of Mark and looking at Jesus, the Son of God, exercising power over nature, in particular, the wind and the sea. Questions are asked in this little story, one of them being to Jesus, “Do you not care?” When circumstances are difficult, that question comes up to the surface. But Jesus will follow it up with a question to us - a question that will cause us to inspect our heart and turn our focus to him.
The Rising Son
Words from the Cross
Pastor Andy brings the message, "Words from the Cross." When faced with the final moments of life, what a person says becomes highly significant. Hanging on the cross with his death imminent, Jesus spoke. These seven statements will be the focus of our time together as we listen to and learn from Jesus' words.
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” — Luke 23:34
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” — Luke 23:43
“Woman, behold, your son!...Behold, your mother!” — John 19:26-27
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” — Mark 15:34
“I thirst.” — John 19:28
“It is finished.” — John 19:30
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”— Luke 23:46
Four More Kingdom Parables
Pastor Andy brings the message, "Four More Kingdom Parables" from Mark 4:21-34. The 'Kingdom of God' parables he began with "The Parable of the Sower," Mark now concludes with four parables in rapid fire succession. To the "insiders" the parables point clearly to Jesus' identity and mission, but to the "outsiders" they are just stories. Pray for each other and for yourself that God may grant you a heart receptive to The Truth.
The Parable of the Sower
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Parable of the Sower.” A parable is an everyday story that conveys spiritual truths, and in Jesus’ teaching ministry, He used parable often. In the parable of the sower (Mark 4:1-20) Jesus relates the practice of sowing seeds (everyday story) to the responsibility of intentionally hearing God’s Word (spiritual truth). Pray for the sermon this coming Sunday, and ask God to give His church ears to hear the Word.
Blasphemy Against the Spirit
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Blasphemy Against the Spirit.” Some people wonder if they have committed the “unpardonable sin.” Jesus says in Mark 3:29 that “whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness but is guilty of an eternal sin.” The stakes are obviously high. This message goes through this unique passage of Scripture, encourages you to heed the warning, and appreciate the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Who is Jesus?
Sabbath, Savior, and Saints
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sabbath, Savior, and Saints" from Mark 2. This sermon wraps up a series of exchanges that Jesus has with antagonizing religious leaders. The leaders believe Jesus should practice Sabbath rest according to their law. But as is so often the case, Jesus has a different approach. One that challenges the status quo.
Sinners are Welcome
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Sinners Are Welcome" from Mark 2. The invitation to the kingdom of God goes out, and the Pharisees are shocked at who is on the invite list. Jesus, however, makes it clear His kingdom is for sinners and anyone who would hear this call. It's "out with the old, in with the new."
"Who Can Forgive Sins?"
"Who Can Forgive Sins?" from Mark 2:1-12. Having just performed three sets of miracles in chapter 1 that have drawn crowds of people, Jesus carries out a fourth miracle that is climactic in nature. It stirs up controversy with the religious leaders but reinforces the truth that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.
The Call to the Kingdom
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Call to the Kingdom.” As Jesus’ ministry begins, His call to the kingdom is simple: repent and believe. But are we supposed to blindly believe in Jesus? Is there any proof that He is a reliable king whom we can trust? As we proceed into chapter 1, Mark presents several stories that definitively answer the question.
The Beginning of the Gospel
Pastor Nate brings the message, "The Beginning of the Gospel.” With this message we begin a new series in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 1:1-13), where the beginning of Jesus’ ministry is presented for us. There are rich developments in this little section that pull from Old Testament themes, showing how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Hebrew prophets.
What is a Local Church? Part 3
What is a Local Church? Part 2
Pastor Nate brings the message, “What is a Local Church?” - Part 2. Last Sunday we covered 2 essential characteristics for a local church: 1) That we be Christians who value the Gospel; and, 2) That we physically gather together. This week we cover the Biblical arguments and applications for church membership. Then, next Sunday we will look at the need for gospel preaching and the ordinances. Also, if you want to begin reading and studying the Gospel of Mark, that series starts soon.
What is a Local Church?
Pastor Nate brings the message, “What is a Local Church?” Covid and contemporary thinking have heavily influenced the way many people are currently thinking about the local church. Yet, what does the Bible say about the local church? For the next 2-3 weeks we will be studying this topic. After this series is finished, we plan to walk through the Gospel of Mark.
Worthy of All Worship
Joy to the World - Part 3
Joy to the World - Part 2
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Joy to the World” - Part 2. As we continue our Advent series, we study the passage of Isaiah 7. The familiar phrase is, “Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” but this message covers the surrounding material and shows how God gives this promise to encourage the disheartened.
Joy to the World - Part 1
Pastor Nate brings the message, "Joy to the World” - Part 1. This message begins our advent series as we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ. Back in Genesis 22 the angel of the Lord made a promise to Abraham that through him all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Over 2,000 years later that particular promise was fulfilled in Christ, and the blessing of salvation is ours to treasure.