In Mark 13:1-8, Jesus talks to the disciples about THE END. But what IS the end? Is Jesus talking about the end of the world? This sermon seeks to answer these questions…
Sermons
Giving is an Act of Celebration
For so long, Mark 12:38-44 has been interpreted as a means of encouraging people to give everything that they have, even if it leads to suffering. But is that really what this…
To Know Grief is to Know Love
The story of Lazarus (Found in John 11:32-44) is a beautiful story that teaches us what it means to faithfully grieve, lament, and express our hope. This sermon considers some of the…
The Disciples Still Don‘t Get It
This week’s Gospel reading is from Mark 10:32-45. This is the third time in the Gospel of Mark tat Jesus tells the disciples what is going to happen to him and what…
Obedience over Security
In Mark 10:16-31, Jesus looks at a rich man and loves him and tells him to go sell all of his possessions. The rich man leaves discouraged; and we might feel discouraged,…
The Myth of Usefulness
It is a joy and a gift to be accepted and loved without needing to prove our usefulness. And yet, we tend to equate “worth” with “usefulness”. This sermon from Mark 10:2-16…
The Way Of Peace And Inclusion
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hsrks-10fd11f This passage talks about cutting off limbs to avoid sin and hell. These words seem really harsh! But what doe Jesus really mean here? What is sin? And how do we…
What is True Greatness?
What is greatness? We might think of it as power, status, or success, but Christ redefines what we think it means to be the greatest. This sermon from Mark 9 considers what…
Who is Christ? And Who Are We?
Who do we say Jesus is? And who are we called to be in light of who Jesus is? This sermon on Mark 8:27-38 considers the answers to these complex questions.
The One About Stapling Apples to Trees
Why do we rely so much on human leaders? This sermon considers this question by exploring doubt, hope, and the bold proclamations of Psalm 146.