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“They Were Afraid” – Mark 16:1-8
Easter Sunday, or Resurrection Sunday, is a joyful day for churches. We celebrate our risen King! But that was not the first response of the disciples. They eventually became joyful. But according to Mark, they were afraid first…
“The Third Joseph” – Mark 15:42-47
The best place to see that love is vulnerable is the cross. The lifeless body of Christ was pulled down from a tree. Someone had to pull the nails from his hands and feet, wrap his body in a burial cloth, and place him in a tomb. What depths of love for the Creator of trees and rocks to allow Himself to be handled and carried in this way by sinful men. But how beautiful does it make our God?…
“He Suffered and Died” – Mark 15:33-41
33 And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 35 And some of the bystanders hearing it said, “Behold, he is calling Elijah.” 36 And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave it to…
“He Saved Others” – Mark 15:16-32
I. Everyone judges God. II. Everyone misjudges God. III. He saved others by not saving Himself.
“Broken” – Mark 14:53-72
I. Sin is the denial of our true identity. II. Sin is a curse we call down on ourselves. III. Sin will leave us broken and weeping.
“Alone” – Mark 14:26-52
I. No one has ever felt as alone as Jesus did. II. No one has ever felt disappointment like Jesus did. III. No one has ever felt as separated from God as Jesus did.
“Eating with Jesus” – Mark 14:22-25
I. The Lord’s Supper is an act of remembrance. II. The Lord’s Supper is an act of community. III. The Lord’s Supper is an act of dependence. IV. The Lord’s Supper is an act of participation. V. The Lord’s Supper is an act of formation.
“A Beautiful Thing” – Mark 14:1-11
I. The real Jesus is worth everything we have. II. The real Jesus is not who we want. III. The real Jesus is God’s beautiful thing.
“Stay Awake” – Mark 13:32-37
I. The house belongs to God, not us. II. Everyone has a job in the house of God. III. Work like He is returning tonight.