Messages
A collection of sermons and messages Mark has given over the years
New messages are added as they become available
Jul 30, 2023, 10:30 AM
It turns out, Jesus has some significant expectations for anyone who hears and sees who He is: He expects repentance! He denounces the cities where most of His miracles were done because they didn't repent. Those that heard about and saw His works but didn't repent will be condemned. How about us? How are we doing? We've seen much about who Jesus is: Are we repenting and learning to walk in His ways? That's what He expects! From Matthew 11:20-30.
Jul 23, 2023, 10:30 AM
Everyone has expectations. Some are fine, some cause a great deal of relational trouble. We even have expectations of God. What do we do when our expectations aren't met? How do we handle it when God doesn't give us what we pray for? When God isn't what we want, what do we do with that? From Matthew 11:1-19.
Jul 16, 2023, 10:30 AM
Jesus sends His twelve disciples out on their first preaching and healing mission, but He gives instructions that surely go far beyond this one little exercise. Those instructions make it sound like preaching the Gospel and healing people is going to generate serious opposition, even death. How does Jesus comfort His disciples? He gives them several reasons not to fear, but ultimately, we all have to decide, Are we on board with this Jesus, with all the risks involved, or do we want to back away? Are we in or are we out? From Matthew 10:26-42.
Jul 2, 2023, 10:30 AM
Ever feel like you said something in all innocence, and someone else blew it up, all out of proportion? You throw your hands up and ask, "What did I say?" Feels like Jesus' disciples would be having that kind of moment, as Jesus describes some pretty hostile reactions to a simple gospel message and a whole lot of miraculously good deeds! Is Jesus having a bad day, or are we missing something in our Gospel messages? From Matthew 10:16-25.