The Gospel of Mark ends with odd verses. Modern translations have a disclaimer letting us know Mark's final verses do not appear in the oldest copies of Mark's gospel. How did these verses end up at the end of this book? How do we know Mark didn't write them? If we can't trust that part of the Bible, how do we know we can trust the rest of our Bible? Join me as we use Mark's final verses to launch into the fascinating world of text criticism. We will learn how God worked to make one of the oldest books in the world the most accurate book of ancient history. Don't miss this study as we learn why we can trust this book!

Mark 16:9-20 - The Amazing Ending Of The Gospel Of Mark - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsTextual Criticism, Bible

What was the most shocking moment of your life? Maybe it was the sudden death of a spouse. Maybe it was the unexpected loss of a job. Shocking surprises don't have to be negative. Sometime they are positive, like winning the lottery. As the Gospel of Mark draws to a close, we find the most shocking and unexpected surprise in the history fo the world, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Join us as we learn why the resurrection is a historical fact we can trust, not fake news fiction intended to deceive.

Mark 16:1–8 - The Resurrection Of Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsResurrection, Easter, Evangelism

When was the last time you saw a miracle? For most of us, we have never seen an honest-to-goodness biblical style miracle where a hand was restored, food was created out of thin air, or the dead were raised to life. It is easy to wonder if God is at work in our world or if we are left to fate and chance. As we study the burial of Jesus, we see another way God is at work in the world besides the miraculous. It is called providence. Join us as we learn how God is direct our future and guides our world through the miracle or providence.

Mark 15:42–47 - The Burial Of Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsDeath, Burial, Jesus, Providence

The "Great American Eclipse" of August 21, 2017 is now history. April 8, 2024 is the next total solar eclipse. It will darken a 115 mile wide section of America from Texas to Maine. When Jesus died on the cross, thick darkness covered the land. Was that just a solar eclipse? If it wasn't an eclipse, what caused the darkness in Jerusalem for three hours that day? Join us for the answer.

Mark 15:33–41 - The Death Of Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsCross, Woman, Crucifixion, Wrath of God, Forgiveness, Darkness, Light

What was the darkest hour of human history? Was it D-Day when thousands of men went to their graves? Was it World War II? The darkest hour of human history involved the death of one man, the man who was God who began sin for us. Join us as we examine the darkness of the Crucifixion as we anticipate the brilliance of the resurrection.

Mark 15:21–32 - The Crucifixion - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsCrucifixion

What was it like for Jesus to be accused of things he didn't do? In this study, we examine Jesus' Roman trial before Pilate that led to his execution. We will see how the message of the gospel displays itself in one of Jesus' darkest hours.

Mark 15:1–20 - Jesus Before Pilate - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 15:1–20 - Jesus Before Pilate - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsCross

This week, Amy Coney Barrett is being grilled by the Senate for potential confirmation to the Supreme Court. It is a time when senators attempt to find anything in her past that would disqualify her for the position. The hope is that she would insure truth and justice in the highest court of our land. As we study Jesus' trial before the Jewish Sanhedrin, the Jewish Supreme Court—a court that was also committed to truth and fairness, we find the ultimate miscarriage in justice to send Jesus to the cross.

Mark 14:53–72 - Courage And Coward Under Pressure - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsStress, Courage, Coward, Peer Pressure

We live in politically divided world. As the election approaches, the hatred between political parties heats up. As Christians, how are we to speak about the other party? How are we to act toward them? As we study Judas' betrayal of Jesus, we learn how to live in these divided and hateful days.

Mark 14:43–52 - The Kiss Of Death - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSovereignty, Evil, Betrayal, Violence

Is anyone stressed? Statistics say 77 percent of Americans are expressing physical signs of stress. 73 percent of Americans are expressing psychological signs of stress. One in every two Americans will stay away at night because they are anxious about the future. One interesting stress statistic reported by a dentist in Iowa deals with stress and teeth. During the COVID pandemic, in spite of fewer patients, each day he treats two to five times more cracked teeth. Cracked teeth are a sign of stress because in stressful times we subconsciously grind our teeth during our sleep. What does the Bible say about handling stress? What does the Bible say we should do to live a life a faithful life for Jesus in stress-filled world? Join us as we learn how Jesus teaches us to face our stress.

Mark 14:32–42 - When Prayer Is More Important Than Sleep - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsGrief, Anxiety, Prayer

In 1428, men with shovels walked into the graveyard of Lutterworth Church. They were not digging a hole to make a grave. They were digging a hole to empty a grave. Forty-three years after his burial, John Wycliffe's bones were dug up, burned, and his ashes scattered into river to rid the earth of his remains. What had he done that inspired such hatred almost half a century after his death? His main crime was claiming the bread and the wine in the Lord's Supper are not transformed into the literal body and blood of Christ. For that, he was hated. What happens during the Lord's Supper? Why did Jesus establish it? How should we observe it? What kind of blessing do we receive from it? Join us as we examine how Jesus changed the last Passover into the first Lord's Supper before he went to the cross.

Mark 14:17-26 - Jesus Ate The First And Last Supper - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 14:17-26 - Jesus Ate The First And Last Supper - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 14:17-26 - Jesus Ate The First And Last Supper - Sermon Handout Booklet - PDF
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TopicsLast Supper, Communion

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are forever etched in American history. Julius worked for the United States government and was given access to top-secret military plans for jets and nuclear weapons. What no-one knew is Julius was also a communist sympathizer and Russian spy. At a time when the United States was the only country on earth to possess nuclear weapons, he shared the United States nuclear secrets with Russia and started the arms race. As a result of betraying his country, both Julius and Ethel were executed. Do you ever feel like the Rosenbergs? Have you betrayed someone? Have you betrayed God and broken your promises to Him, turned you back on Him and been unfaithful to Him? How does Jesus treat those who betray Him? Join us as we learn how Jesus handles betrayers like you and me.

Mark 14:12-31 - Jesus Betrayal - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsBetrayal, Sovereignty

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are known for their over-the-top expressions of love. When Kanye gave Kim roses, he wasn't content with a dozen but instead gave her a thousand. When Kim gave Kanye a gift to express her love, it wasn't just a car. It was a Lamborghini Aventador. Later she gave him a 600 acres island he could call his own. Probably the most unique gift Kanye gave Kim was ten Burger King restaurants on their wedding day! While we laugh at these outlandish expressions of love, there is a place and time for breaking the bank and going all-out for the one we love. Untethered acts of love are not just for the rich and famous, they are also for Christians. Join us as we learn why extravagant acts of love are to be to be part of the Christian life.

Mark 14:1-11 - Jesus And Radical Love - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsExtravagant Love, Love

William Miller, a rural New York farmer and baptist lay preacher, became popular in the 1800's when he claimed to know the date of Jesus' return. Based on his understanding of Daniel 8:14, he claimed Jesus would return October 22, 1844. What is breathing is the number of people who believed him. Estimates range from 50,000 to 500,000 people lived in hope waiting for Christ's return on that fateful day. Some who followed him, in an expression of their full-devotion, sold everything they owned in preparation Christ's return. The aftermath of William Millers false teaching became to be known as the "Great Disappointment". Can we predict the return of Christ? What must to take place before Christ's return? As we continue our study in Mark we find those answers and more as we study Jesus and the end of the world.

Mark 13:24-37 - Jesus And The End Of The World - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsReturn of Christ

Harold Camping is famous for being a false prophet. On billboards around the country, he told the world Jesus was coming back on May 21, 2011. As we all know, he was dead wrong. As Jesus leaves Jerusalem for the final time, he predicts Jerusalem's destruction. Unlike Harold Camping, he was right. This provides further proof that Jesus is God, because only God know the future.

Mark 13:1-23 - Jesus And The Destruction Of Jerusalem - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsJudgment, Justice, Wrath of God, Sovereignty

Some church traditions have their church leaders wear a collar or preach in an ornate robe. Other church traditions request parishioners address church leaders using a term of respect such as "Father," "Priest," or "Pastor." Special clothing and titles are intended to visually identify the spiritually mature among us, When we look at the Gospel of Mark, we see a different measure of spiritual maturity. It is faith and generosity. Join us as we discover what genuine love for God looks like.

Mark 12:38-44 - What Does Genuine Love For God Look Like? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 12:38-44 - What Does Genuine Love For God Look Like? - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsLove, False Teachers, Giving, Tithing, Sacrifice, Sanctification

Everyone will eventually answer the question, "Who is Jesus?" To many, he was nothing more than a good teacher. Some hate Jesus. Others love Jesus. As we continue in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus takes the religious leaders of Judaism to the Old Testament where he proves to them where his authority is found. He is much more than just a man. He is the man that is God.

Mark 12:35-37 - Who Is Jesus? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 12:35-37 - Who Is Jesus? - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsEvangelism, Jesus

The web site "Record Setter" has a unique way of setting world records. They allow contestants to video tape themselves attempting to set world records. If they beat the world record in a category, they moved to the top of the category as a new record holder. In preparation for this message, I checked the "I love you" category on the "Record Setter" web site. Currently the world record for saying, "I love you" the most times in 30 seconds is held by a youth pastor! He told his wife "I love you" 69 times in only 30 seconds. While someone can set a record saying those words, it is much harder to be a recorder setter when it comes to living out those words and showing love. In this message, we explore the greatest commandments. Both of them call us to not just say the word "love" but to try and be a record setter in how we show it.

Mark 12:28-34 - What Is The Greatest Commandment? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsLove, Neighbors

On November 14, 2004, 6-year-old Alex Malarkey was with his father as they drove home in rural Ohio. When his father made a left turn, their car collided with oncoming traffic. The impact of the crash detached Alex's skull from his spinal cord. Alex lived but he awoke from a coma two months later as a quadriplegic. When he awoke, he began telling his parents about visiting heaven, seeing Jesus and angels that intervened in the car accident to save his father's life. Tyndale House published a book about Alex's trip to heaven claiming it was a true story. It sold over a million copies. Unfortunately Alex later admitted that he made everything up to get attention. Millions of people were deceived by his fictional stories about life after death. Is there a way we can know what lives beyond the grave? Can we know with certainty that there is life after death? Join us as we discover the certainty and joys of the resurrection.

Mark 12:18-27 - The Resurrection Is Better Than The Joy Of Marriage - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 12:18-27 - The Resurrection Is Better Than The Joy Of Marriage - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 12:18-27 - The Resurrection Is Better Than The Joy Of Marriage - Sermon Handout - PDF
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TopicsResurrection, Marriage, Sex, Joy, Happiness, Death

Michael Bowman of Oregon has refused to pay his taxes since 1999. He cashes his work check and keeps his bank account low in order to keep the government from garnishing his wages. Why does he refuse to pay the taxes he owes? He claims it is his opposition to abortion. He doesn't want his tax dollars to fund the taking of human life. His words before the court were, "If a woman has a right to choose, so do I." Is Michael Bowman right? Do Christians have a right to refuse payment of their taxes to protest the evil in our government? Join us as we find what the Bible says about this important question.

Mark 12:13-17 - Should I Pay My Taxes? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 12:13-17 - Should I Pay My Taxes? - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 12:13-17 - Should I Pay My Taxes? - Sermon Handout - PDF
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TopicsStewardship, Government, Taxes

Every day we are flooded with information. Demands on our life hit us through texts, social media, email, snail mail, and a constant stream of advertising on everything we see. Wouldn't it be nice if we could cut through the informational chaos and focus on the important things we need? The good news is God has simplified things. There is only one authority we need to follow. The words of Jesus and his apostles are the one thing we need to know. Join us as we learn how God has simplified the informational chaos we all face and made Jesus the only thing we need.

Mark 12:1-12 - Is Jesus My Cornerstone Or Crushing Stone? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 12:1-12 - Is Jesus My Cornerstone Or Crushing Stone? - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsJesus, Judgment, Judgment Seat of Christ, Authority

All of us conform to peer pressure. We wear the clothes we wear because they are in style. We purchase the latest phones and gadgets because our friends are using them. While everyone is shaped by the people around us, sometimes cultural pressure leads us away from truth. In this study, we see Jesus as the ultimate authority in the world and our lives. He is the authority we need to follow. We also see how the leaders in society are twisted by the desire for popularity into half-truths and deceit.

Mark 11:27–33 - Who Is The Authority In My Life? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 11:27–33 - Who Is The Authority In My Life? - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 11:27–33 - Who Is The Authority In My Life? - Sermon Handout - PDF
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TopicsLeadership, Peer Pressure

Have you ever despaired to pray because it feels like your prayers don't make a difference? We know prayer is the right thing to do, but why doesn't God answer our prayers more favorable? In this message Jesus gives us a lesson on how we can offer prayers that make a difference.

Mark 11:22–25 - How Can I Pray To Make A Difference? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 11:22–25 - How Can I Pray To Make A Difference? - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsPrayer, Forgiveness

When Cindy and I were first married, I tried my hand at gardening. I planted tomatoes and looked forward to a juicy harvest in the fall. I was amazed at how big the plants grew, but in the fall, the tomatoes were small and few. No-one told me the importance of pruning the plants so all the plant's energy would not go into producing leaves instead of growing fruit. This week, we discover the temple and judaism had become nothing but leaves. They looked great on the outside but were not producing spiritual fruit for God. As a result, God decided to taken them away. Join us as we learn the importance of living a life that is more than leaves.

Mark 11:12–21 - Nothing But Leaves - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 11:12–21 - Nothing But Leaves - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsFruit

A 2015 Gallop poll revealed 75 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. If that were true, don't you think our country would be different? Don't you think the comments we read in social media would be kinder? That Gallop poll revealed many people want to casually associate with Jesus but in truth far less are interested in following Jesus. Join us as we learn the dangers of being a casual fan of Jesus instead of a follower as we study the Triumphal Entry.

Mark 11:1–11 - The Triumphal Entry - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSuffering, Providence, Sovereignty, Faith, Salvation, Sanctification

If you could ask Jesus for anything, what would it be? Would you ask to be famous and popular? Would you ask to be beautiful or strong? Even if we asked for those things, how do we know Jesus would want to give us those things? As we come to the gospel of Mark, we find one thing we can ask for from Jesus that we know we will always say, "Yes!"

Mark 10:46–52 - The Blind Man That Could See - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsFaith, Mercy, healing

Washington grows egos better than Iowa grows corn. Most politicians are not humble public servants but men and women laced with pride desiring to wield power and like social media addicts, they dream of headlining the news. Is climbing over people the path to true greatness? Is being in power and control the way to know you are significant? In this study, Jesus tells us the path to true greatness.

Mark 10:32-45 - Two Paths To Greatness - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 10:32-45 - Two Paths To Greatness - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 10:32-45 - Two Paths To Greatness - Sermon Handout - PDF
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TopicsGreatness, Pride, humility, Selfish Ambition

We often hear we can do anything if we just try hard enough. We know that isn't true. For example, it is impossible to lick our elbows. It is impossible to wiggle one ear. It is impossible to sneeze with our eyes open. There are many things impossible for us to do, but they are not impossible for God to do. In this message we look at how God made us a part of the kingdom of God through Jesus, something that was impossible for us to do for ourselves so God did it for us through Jesus, his Son.

Mark 10:17-31 - Jesus Does The Impossible - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSalvation

Today we have Disney Land, summer camp, and school sports. We love children. It wasn't always that way. In the ancient world, children were considered a nuisance and bother. In a world without birth control, unwanted children were left in the fields to die of exposure. Into this anti-child world, Jesus came. He came with a different attitude toward children. He loved them. He held them. He was never too busy for them. As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, we learn why Christians are to love children, like Jesus loved them. We also learn how unless we become like a child, we will never enter the kingdom of God.

Mark 10:13-16 - Jesus On Children - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 10:13-16 - Jesus On Children - Manuscript - PDF
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TopicsChildren

Between 42 to 45 percent of marriages will end in divorce. Divorce touches everyone either in their immediate family or in their extended family. Divorce is so common that it has become something people celebrate instead of hide. Today it is popular to host a divorce party when your marriage is ending. Just as people celebrate the beginning of their marriage with a party, a divorce party is celebrating the end of a marriage with a party. Is the end of a marriage something to celebrate? What does Jesus think about divorce? Join us as we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark and see what Jesus has to say about this painful topic.

Mark 10:1-12 - Jesus On Divorce - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 10:1-12 - Jesus On Divorce - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 10:1-12 - Jesus On Divorce - Sermon Handout - PDF
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TopicsDivorce, Forgiveness

Today we often hear about people being radical. There is radical Islam that wants to kill to spread their faith. There are the radical members of the Democratic Party who are pushing for a socialist country. While radical often has a bad connotation, there are times when being radical is appropriate. If you are diagnosed with cancer, it is often better to take a radical approach instead of a casual approach. Just as it is wise to take a radical approach to cancer, Jesus tells we need to take a radical approach to cutting sin out of our life. Join us as we learn the dangers of habitual sin.

Mark 9:42-50 - Get Radical About Sin - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 9:42-50 - Get Radical About Sin - Manuscript - PDF
Mark 9:42-50 - Get Radical About Sin - Sermon Handout - PDF
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Mark 9:42-50 - Get Radical About Sin - Leader's Guide - PDF

TopicsSin

Albert Haynesworth was considered one of the top picks in the 2002 NFL Draft. He was drafted first round to the Tennessee Titans. While he had a bright career in front of him, there was a fatal flaw inside of him. That flaw burst onto the public scene in a game between the Tennessee Titans and the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas was winning. Andre Gurode, the Dallas center, was on the ground after a play when Haynesworth attacked him. He tore off his helmet and with cleated shoes stomped on Gurode's face nearly missing his eye but leaving him with deep cuts on his face that required 30 stitches. After the game, when Haynesworth was asked why he attacked the Dallas center he said, "I am a prideful guy. I hate to lose." That was the beginning of Haynesworth's decline in the NFL. He eventually became known as the worst free-agent draft in NFL history. This man was an amazing athletic talent, but pride destroyed his life. Pride isn't just deadly for football players. It is especially deadly for Christians. Join me as we find out why.

Mark 9:30-41 - The Way Up Is Down - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Mark 9:30-41 - The Way Up Is Down - Manuscript - PDF
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Topicshumility, Pride

Today we usually hear stories of bad fathers. We hear stories of fathers neglecting their children and using their children for their own selfish gain. As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, we meet a great father. We meet a dad who tirelessly gave of himself to caring for his sick son, his only child. This dad frequently risked his life to save his son's life. As part of this father's tireless commitment to care for his sick boy, he tracked down Jesus' disciples and begging them to cure his son. Join us as we learn what the disciples did, and what we can easily do, that shuts down the strength of Jesus working in our lives.

Mark 9:14-29 - Too Proud To Pray - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsPride, Prayer, humility

Do you remember learning to swim? I learned to swim as a young child in a pool. The scary part of the pool was the deep end where I couldn't touch bottom. Taking a swim in the deep end was petrifying. The only way I would swim in the deep end was if an adult was with me. They could help me. If an adult was with me, I knew it would be ok. In a similar way, Jesus just told the crowds what it would take to be his disciple. Everyone who is a disciple of Jesus needs to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. That is scary. Those who follow Jesus need to be willing to give up their life! That is scarier than swimming in the deep end of the pool! Wouldn't it be nice it there was a way Jesus could help them so they knew that even if they lost everything for Jesus, it would be ok? As we come to the transfiguration, that is exactly what Jesus does.

Mark 9:1-13 - The Transfiguration - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsBible, Bible Study, Faith

If someone were to ask you what they needed to do to become a Christian, what would you say? Across the country, pastors are inviting people to become Christians, but how do we know they are giving the right invitation? In this message, we look at the original gospel invitation given by Jesus. Surprisingly, most of today's gospel invitations do not look anything like the original one.

Mark 8:34-9:1 - How Do I Become A Christian? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsEvangelism, Faith, Salvation, Jesus

Have you faced a moment where you went from complete joy to total brokenness? If you have faced one of those moments, you can understand the apostle Peter. In this passage, we see Peter going from one of his best moments to one of his worst. Along the way, we will learn how easy it is for us to follow in Peter's shoes and what we can do to avoid it.

Mark 8:27-33 - Do I Claim Jesus Without Submitting To The Plan Of Jesus? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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In this message, we look at one of Jesus' healings that is unique to the book of Mark. At first, this miracle appears to put Jesus in a bad light. In this miracle, Jesus' first attempt at healing this blind man appeared to not work. For the blind man, his healed vision was fuzzy. Everyone looked like trees walking around. It was only after a second touch from Jesus that this man could see clearly. Did Jesus' first attempt at healing this man fail? Join us as we learn what this miracle teaches us about the way Jesus cures spiritual blindness.

Mark 8:22-30 - Jesus Cures Spiritual Blindness - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSpiritual Maturity

Rejection of Jesus comes in many forms. There is outright rejection that we can see in the Pharisees. They were open enemies of Jesus. Rejection of Jesus also comes in subtler forms. At this point in the gospel of Mark, the disciples were teetering on the edge of practical unbelief in Jesus not because they openly rejected him but because they were too familiar with him. Join us as we learn the danger of practical unbelief in the lives of people like you and me.

Mark 8:11-21 - Jesus Takes On Unbelief - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsFaith

Life is hard. It is filled with pain. When we face hard times, knowing someone genuinely cares and will go out of their way to help is extremely important. As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, we see that Jesus is full of compassion toward people who suffer, like you and me.

Mark 8:1-10 - Jesus Is Full Of Compassion - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsCompassion

One of the most frustrating problems with employees is when they don't complete a job. It is also frustrating when an employee completes a job but does not accomplish good work. In this message, we examine the work ethic of Jesus' miracles. We will learn he was famous for doing all things well, even his miracles.

Mark 7:31-37 - Jesus Does All Things Well - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSalvation, Miracles

When we see people in the news that are far from God, it is easy to think they are too far for God to reach. Maybe it is their background they come from or the past life they lived that causes us to write them off and see that as too far from God's amazing grace. As we continue our way in Mark, we meet a woman who looks like she is too far from God because of her background. She ends up being the first one in the gospel to recognize Jesus for who he is and because of her great faith, Jesus casts a demon out of her daughter. What matters is not the background we come from but that they humbly seek God's mercy through Jesus, like this woman.

Mark 7:24-30 - Great Faith In Jesus Leads To Great Mercy From Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsMercy, Grace, healing

How often do you allow your mind to think about something that is sinful but feel there is nothing wrong by entertaining yourself with that sin because you haven't actually committed the act? As long as there is a separation between what we think and do, we feel we are ok. After all, we let ourselves be entertained on television and in the movies by watching murder and adultery. If we can watch it on the screen, what is wrong with thinking about it in our minds? Jesus feels very differently on this subject. The separation between our physical and mental world is not that distant. How can we stop thinking about sin? How can we have a heart that loves God and longs to do what is right? Join us as we learn why the mind matters and how God changes our heart.

Mark 7:14-23 - Jesus Gives A New Heart - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsMind, Thought Life, Heart

Fiddler on the Roof is one of the best-loved musicals of all time. It also features some of the best-loved songs. The opening song of the musical is called "Tradition", and the family members one by one sing out the role they play in the traditional Jewish family, but on every side tradition is being threatened. While Fiddler on the Roof is fiction, the power of tradition is not. Jesus lived at a time when tradition was valued and it took on authority on par with the Bible. Today, we also have traditions that we treat with great importance. Join us as we learn about our traditions and how they can lead us away from following Jesus.

Mark 7:1-13 - Jesus Takes On Tradition - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsTradition, Catholicism, Music, Worship

Many who live on the coast enjoy surfing the waves. Many of us forget Jesus was also a surfer, but he didn't need a board! As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus reveals more of his glory and love for the apostles as he comes to their rescue walking on top of the waves in a storm.

Mark 6:45-56 - Jesus Walks On Water - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsFear, Anxiety, Jesus, Love

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Beside the resurrection, there is only one miracle recorded in all four gospels. That is the feeding of the five thousand. It was so momentous, that afterwards the people wanted to make him king. Join us as we learn how God desires to do some of his finest works through us, not apart from us.

Mark 6:30-44 - Feeding The Five Thousand - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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In the Gospel of Mark, there is only one narrative that is not about Jesus. It is the story of the death of John the Baptist. As Jesus told us there was no prophet greater than John. The story of his death is a vivid illustration of the kind of suffering all faithful disciples will face. It is also an amazing case study on the consequences of sexual sin.

Mark 6:14-29 - The Death Of John The Baptist - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSex, Consequences, Suffering, Persecution, Deception, Sin, Murder

Half-way through Jesus' three years of ministry, he send out his apostles on a short-term mission trip as part of their training. The sending out of Jesus' apostles is filled with instructions describing what faithful ministry would look like for them, and what it still looks like today.

Mark 6:7-13 - Jesus Sends Out The Apostles - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsContentment, Discernment, Time, Pastoring, Calling, Salvation, Sin, Compassion, Trust, Providence, Contentment, Obedience, Suffering

In earlier passaged of the Gospel of Mark, when Jesus was in Capernaum, he was wildly popular. Only twenty miles away, when Jesus comes to his home town, he is rejected and ridiculed. In this study we learn what to expect from people hardened in unbelief against Christ and what are the consequences of living in unbelief in our life.

Mark 6:1-6 - Jesus Rejected At Home - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsPersecution, Suffering, Rewards, Blessing

Jesus has the power to calm storms and authority to cast out demons at his word. With all this power, how much does he care about you and me? In the story of Jairus and the sick woman, we get a glimpse into the compassion of Jesus.

Mark 5:21-32 - Jesus Raises A Dead Girl And Heals A Sick Woman - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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How far can someone be from Jesus and still have their life redeemed by Jesus? This week, we see how Jesus can take a ruined life and use it for his glory.

Mark 5:1-20 - Jesus And The Demon Possessed Maniac - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsDemons, Evangelism

When was the last time life fell apart? If it hasn't fallen apart yet, just wait. It will. In this message, we learn how Jesus cares for those he loves in the storms of life.

Mark 4:35-41 - Jesus In The Storm - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsTrials, Suffering, Sovereignty

After Jesus finished the Parable of the Soils, he gives a collection of short parables describing the way the kingdom of God works. These short parables help us understand the way life works in God's family.

Mark 4:21-34 - Parables Of The Kingdom - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsEvangelism, Spiritual Maturity

Hebrews 4:15 tells us Jesus was tempted in every way as we are, yet he did not sin. Because Jesus was a fully human virgin male, we can safely assume that some of the temptations he faced were sexual in nature. Jesus never gave in to those temptations. He is our sinless and perfect God.
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TopicsEvangelism, Gospel, Heart, Hard Hearted, Choices

We live in a world that is lonely. Family is not as close as they once were. Many people are looking for friendship and someone who cares. As we continue in Mark, Jesus introduces those who love and follow him to a new family, the family of God.

Mark 3:20-35 - Welcome To The Family - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsFamily, Unforgivable Sin, Pharisees, Mary, Works, Worldliness

Many of us live under pressure. All day we are bombarded by texts, emails, and phone calls that demand out attention. Jesus understands a demanding schedule. As we continue in the Mark, we get a glimpse into the kind of pressure Jesus faced on a daily basis and why he chose twelve ordinary men to help him.

Mark 3:7-19 - Twelve Ordinary Men - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsOrdinary Heroes, Apostles, Jesus

As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, we find Jesus claiming to be Lord of the Sabbath. This was such an outrageous claim that it led to the religious leaders deciding to eliminate him. Join us as we discover the power of Jesus claim to be Lord of the Sabbath and what this authority means for his identity.

Mark 2:23-3:6 - Jesus Is Lord Of The Sabbath - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSabbath, Compassion

One of the popular bumper stickers today says, "Coexist." The purpose of the bumper sticker is to encourage all religions to just work together because they are just different ways of worshiping the same God. Is that true? According to Jesus, the good news Jesus proclaimed can not coexist but it insists on being the exclusive way to be forgiven of our sin and know God.

Mark 2:18-22 - Jesus Is Exclusive - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsGospel, Universalism

When was the last time you shook your head in disgust as the newscaster read the profile of a criminal on the evening news? When we hear those stories, we look forward to people getting what they deserve. What we forget is that Jesus loves sinners, even the most heinous ones. As we continue our way through the Gospel of Mark, we find Jesus choosing a heinous tax collector that repented of his sins to be part of his inner circle.

Mark 2:13-17 - Jesus Loves Sinners - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsForgiveness, Sin

What is the most important thing the Christian faith offers the world? Some think it is morality because Christians desire to live ethical lives. Some think the most important thing Christianity brought to the world is love because Christians love one another and even love their enemies. Some think the most important thing Christians offer the world is social care. It is true that Christians are behind the formation of hospital, orphanages, and care for the poor. One thing Christianity offers that is more important than any of these is forgiveness for our sin against God. Jesus offers it completely, fully and freely by the authority of his word. Join us as we learn how Jesus offers forgiveness to you.

Mark 2:1-12 - Jesus Forgives Sin - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsForgiveness, healing, Hostility

Leprosy was one of the most feared diseases in the ancient world. The bodily disfiguration and social loss was devastating. As Jesus continues his miraculous healings, we find Jesus not only heals a leper but he takes one the isolation and shame he experienced. This is an amazing reminder what Jesus does in love for us. He forgives our sin and he takes on the isolation and shame that is ours because of sin.

Mark 1:35-45 - Jesus Changes Place With A Leper - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsSin, Obedience, Leprosy

Does God still heal? Some television preachers claim the ability to heal supernaturally with just a touch. Should we believe them? Do they have the ability to heal like Jesus? As we continue our study in the book of Mark we look at Jesus' healing ability and how it differs from gifts of healing today.

Mark 1:29-39 - Jesus Has Authority Over Disease - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsDisease, Sickness, healing

When Jesus began his ministry he taught in the synagogue at Capernaum. Unexpectedly a demon possessed man burst out screaming in fear. Join us as we learn what this passage teaches us about under cover demon possession and influence as well as Jesus' authority.

Mark 1:21-28 - How To Make A Demon Scream - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsDemons, Truth, Authority, Satan, Exorcism

When it comes to following Jesus, since it is by faith, it is the easiest thing to do. As we see Jesus calling his disciples, we also find that following Jesus is the hardest thing to do in your life because it means placing Jesus first.

Mark 1:14-20 - How Do I Follow King Jesus? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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When was the last time your life fell apart? As we continue our study in Mark's gospel, we learn why God occasionally directs his people into tough times and the good he plans to do in us through them.

Mark 1:9-13 - Coronation and Vindication - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsTragedy, Trials, Temptation, Suffering, Trinity, Holy Spirit, Guidance, Holiness, Purity

The best way to tell people about Jesus is not what most people think. Instead of telling people the good news about Jesus, we need to begin with the bad news of our sin. As the Gospel of Mark opens, we meet John the Baptist telling people about their sin to prepare hearts to be able to hear the good news of Jesus.

Mark 1:1-8 - The King Is Coming! - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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TopicsRepentance, Confession, Sin, Prophecy

The way to understand a book in the Bible is to understand its background and its author. As we begin our study of the Gospel of Mark, we meet Mark the book and Mark the person. We learn how God loves to use ordinary people in extraordinary ways to advance Christ's kingdom.

Meet Mark! - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
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