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Mark 2:18-22
Mark
Celebration
Jesus' presence as the Bridegroom transforms life from mourning into celebration. His arrival ushers in a new era where joy and feasting replace the old patterns of fasting and grief.
Proverbs 20:7 · Proverbs 13:24
Proverbs
Children
This sermon explores biblical principles for raising children and honoring parents, emphasizing parental discipline rooted in integrity and love, and children's responsibility to listen to and respect their parents.
Genesis 39:20b-23 · Genesis 40
Genesis
Forgotten
God remains present with his people even during prolonged trials. When circumstances are unfair and unchangeable, believers demonstrate faith through excellence in their work, maintaining trust in God's faithfulness without complaint.
Mark 4:1-20
Mark
Four Soils
Jesus' parable of the sower reveals four ways people receive God's kingdom message. Only those who prepare their hearts and prioritize God's word above competing desires will produce an abundant harvest for the kingdom.
Genesis 50:15-21 · Genesis 47:9
Genesis
Grace
This sermon examines how uncertainty about God's forgiveness reflects a misunderstanding of grace. Like Joseph's brothers who feared revenge despite his clear forgiveness, believers often live in fear and self-condemnation rather than embracing the freedom and assurance that God's grace offers.
Mark 9:33-50
Mark
Greatness
True greatness in God's kingdom means humility and service to others, rooted in a heart set on exalting Jesus rather than self. Followers of Christ sacrifice their own recognition so that Christ alone receives credit.
Mark 14:32-42
Mark
If
This sermon examines Jesus's prayer in Gethsemane as a model of faith expressed through suffering. Accepting God's will demands choosing obedience and trust even when circumstances are anguishing, and requires the support of Christian community.
Proverbs 26:13-16 · Proverbs 19:15-24
Proverbs
Laziness
This sermon examines the traits of lazy people—making excuses, lacking initiative, idleness, and arrogance—and contrasts them with the disciplined life that honors God through generosity, accountability, humility, and reverence for Him.
Genesis 45:1-15
Genesis
Looking Back
This sermon examines Joseph's revelation to his brothers and demonstrates how God works through difficult circumstances. Believers are called to trust God's plan even when they don't understand the present moment.
Mark 7:24-30
Mark
Lord of All
Through the story of Jesus healing a Gentile woman's daughter, Mark reveals that Jesus came to bring God's kingdom to all people—both Jews and Gentiles—demonstrating that spiritual cleanness comes from the heart, not ritual observance.
Mark 9:14-32
Mark
Mark 7
This sermon examines Jesus' power over evil through his healing of a demon-possessed boy, demonstrating that only Jesus can truly meet our deepest needs and overcome the forces that attack us.
Proverbs 8:34-35 · Proverbs 18:22
Proverbs
Marriage
God's wisdom for marriage teaches that a godly spouse is a blessing to be valued and protected, while a critical, quarrelsome spouse causes spiritual decay; Christians are called to see their spouse as God's gift and choose to build up rather than tear down.
Proverbs 3:1-12 · Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs
Proverbs 2
The wise person plans consistently while seeking God's way, trusting his perspective above their own understanding and submitting their plans to his will through prayer and faith.
Mark 13:1-27 · Daniel 9
Mark
Stay Focused
Jesus warns his disciples that the temple will be destroyed and calls them to trust in him rather than externals. The sermon challenges believers to keep their focus on Christ's return and not be distracted by worldly events.
Genesis 37 · Genesis 15:12-16
Genesis
Suffering and Faith
God's plan unfolds through Joseph's suffering, demonstrating that He works even when His presence seems uncertain and that faith means trusting Him in silence.
Mark 1:1-13 · Isaiah 40:3
Mark
The Beginning
Mark's Gospel opens by identifying Jesus as God's Son through John's ministry and Jesus's baptism and desert temptation, establishing that God's people—like Jesus—are tested in wilderness experiences to deepen their trust and alignment with God.
Mark 15:1-32
Mark
The King on Trial
Mark's account of Jesus' trial and crucifixion emphasizes His identity as King despite rejection and ridicule. The sermon challenges readers to examine their own response to Jesus and whether He truly reigns as king in their lives.
Proverbs 18:21 · Proverbs 10:19
Proverbs
The Tongue
This sermon examines biblical wisdom about the power of words, calling listeners to guard their tongues through restraint and reflection, and to speak wisely through timing, pleasantness, genuine compliments, and truthful correction.
Proverbs 8:10-11 · Proverbs 3:9-10
Proverbs
Wealth
This sermon examines six biblical principles about wealth from Proverbs, showing that true prosperity flows from wisdom and fear of God rather than riches themselves, and that the most valuable possessions—integrity, reputation, and love—cannot be purchased with money.
Mark 4:35-5:20
Mark
Who Is This?
This sermon examines Jesus's power over nature, demons, disease, and death as revealed in Mark 4:35–5:20, inviting listeners to be amazed anew by his identity as the Son of God and to trust him as Lord.
Galatians 1:11-24
Galatians
Commission
Paul defends his apostolic authority by recounting his direct call from Christ and transformed life, arguing that credible claims about faith must be reflected in how we live—our associations, speech, and treatment of others reveal the truth of our gospel proclamation.
Acts 9:1-26
Acts
Conversion
True conversion leads to immediate and visible changes in behavior, values, and priorities. Believers must examine whether their commitment to follow Jesus has actually transformed their hearts from self-centeredness to God-centeredness.
Acts 16:16-40
Acts
Filled with Joy
When Paul and Silas sing praises to God while imprisoned, they demonstrate that joy in trials comes from confidence in God's control. Their song becomes a witness that transforms even their hardened jailer, showing that God uses our suffering to accomplish His purposes.
Galatians 3:23-4:7
Galatians
From Slave to Heir
This sermon examines the spiritual transformation from trying to earn God's favor through rule-keeping to receiving intimate relationship with God through faith in Jesus. The law serves as a harsh custodian, but Jesus offers freedom, acceptance, and the intimate closeness with God the Father that we truly desire.