Sermons
“The stone has been rolled away” (Mark #17)
Stones are used as markers Since ancient times stones have been used as markers. For example: In the Old Testament we hear that Jacob set up a stone pillar after… Read more
“Watching God die” (Mark #16)
Introduction We’ve all heard those wise words: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Yet we ignore this advice everyday — we constantly judge books by their covers! We use… Read more
“Drinking with the enemy” (Mark #15)
“Cheers!” What we drink is an important part of our meals: milk at breakfast, soft drink at a birthday party, perhaps a beer or wine consumed responsibly at a BBQ… Read more
“A grand entry gone wrong?” (Mark #14)
Introduction There’s an extensive set of protocols when you receive and meet royalty.[1] Stand when they enter the room. If you’re waiting in a room for the Queen or other… Read more
“Killing the Son of God” (Mark #11)
Today we’re going to zero-in on a few words just at the end of our gospel reading, “they knew he had spoken the parable against them.” But let’s pray first…. Read more
“The LORD gives sight to the blind” (Mark #10)
1. Markan triple cheese sandwich Have any of you heard of a “Markan sandwich”? No, it’s not a sandwich made by Mark, or a sandwich with a mark on it!… Read more
“The upside down kingdom” (Mark #9)
Eternal God: send us your Holy Spirit so that we may receive your preached Word and believe it. Glorify your Word in our hearts and comfort us by it to… Read more
“Son of Man” (Mark #8)
Eternal God: send us your Holy Spirit so that we may receive your preached Word and believe it. Glorify your Word in our hearts and comfort us by it to… Read more
“Who do you say that I am?” (Mark #7)
Eternal God: send us your Holy Spirit so that we may receive your preached Word and believe it. Glorify your Word in our hearts and comfort us by it to… Read more
“A prophet like Moses” (Mark #6)
Eternal God: send us your Holy Spirit so that we may receive your preached Word and believe it. Glorify your Word in our hearts and comfort us by it to… Read more