Sermons on Mark:

Ezra: A First Person Reflection (Part 2)

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jan 20, 2017

Ezra reflects on the Exile, the Return, and the future

WWelcome back. It’s good to see you again. For those who were not here last week, I will introduce myself again. I am Ezra. I am, by vocation, a priest and a scribe, a record keeper. I am also a teacher of the Law. I served the Lord during the Restoration, the most exciting time in our history ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Eyes, Ears And Heart

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 24, 2017

Through Jesus Parables we will be given “knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven”. This knowledge is being revealed to those of you who are seekers of the deep spiritual truths of God. Some of us will understand but others won't. Why?

Eyes, Ears and Heart Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Last year our Sunday messages went through a series of topics on a closer walk with God that taught us how to be better disciples of Jesus. You may or may not have realized it but for 30 weeks that is what I spoke about. It was my prayer that these messages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 14:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amnesia And Apostasy Series

Contributed by Mark Pritchard on Jan 24, 2017

A look at how Israel forgot God and how that led to apostasy.

Forgetting God It’s not hard to forget the things of God. When we choose to sin, we are forgetting God. When we choose to change or underreport our income for tax purposes, we do that after we’ve decided to forget what God says about his care and ability to provide for his children. When we engage ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 3, 2017

God's grace not only forgives our sin, it also restores the negative aspects of our sin.

Restoration Text: Joel 2:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: God does not hold our old sins against us, nor does He act like forgiveness is a favor to us, even though it is. When President Lincoln was asked how he would treat the rebellious southerners when they were defeated, he said, "I will ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

Already Not Yet Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 10, 2017

The events leading up to Christ's return are happening before our very eyes, and we must be prepared for his coming.

Already And Not Yet Text: Joel 2:28-32 Introduction 1. Tim Smith asks the question, "What do these dates have in common (1248, 1306, 1689, 1792, 1836, 1844, 1914, 1936, 1960, 1974, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 2011)? They all represent the times in which people predicted that the second coming ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

The crucifixion

THE CROSS OF CHRIST Luke 23:32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. NKJV 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Words of Jesus from the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS Today we are standing on holy ground. Today we stand before the cross of Jesus Christ. At the cross, we see the Master of heaven and earth as He hangs between two thieves. We see the soldiers. We see the swelling crowd and we hear their mocking shouts. We see the cross stained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

The Thief on the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: SALVATION This morning we again approach the cross and stand on holy ground as continue with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words.” The world likes to immortalize the final words of the rich and famous. The world likes to lift up their final comments as being lofty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:god's Family Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Jesus family at the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: GOD'S FAMILY This morning we come to the third of the seven final statements that Jesus Christ made from the cross as we continue with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words.” In the first sermon, we heard the word, forgiveness. In the second sermon, we heard the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

How Jesus expressed the awesome love of God from the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: ETERNAL LOVE This morning we come to the fourth of the seven statements Jesus made from the cross. Over the past three weeks, we have listened as Jesus spoke His divine words from the cross. We heard His words of forgiveness when He said, Father forgive them. We heard His words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: I Thirst Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Our thirst for Christ

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: I THIRST BEFORE THE CROSS This morning, as we quietly and humbly stand before the cross of Jesus Christ, and as we hear His words tumble into our hearts, there is a challenge that comes to us from the Holy Spirit. That challenge is not to just hear Jesus words, but to let the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: It Is Finished Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Jesus victory cry, "It is Finished."

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: IT IS FINISHED Let’s stand together as we continue this morning with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words,” as we listen to the sixth of Jesus seven statements from the cross. Jesus sixth statement from the cross are among some of the most profound and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: Trust Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Trusting God with your future

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: TRUST For six brutal hours Jesus hung from the cross between heaven and earth. And during those six hours, He spoke seven times. Seven times He pushed up on the nail in His feet and with a grasp of breath He would speak words filled with such majesty and power and wisdom that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: Words At The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Words spoken at and around the cross of Christ

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: WORDS AT THE CROSS Today and next week, we will be looking at two final scenes regarding the cross of Jesus Christ. Why should we spend so much time at the cross? Why should we care about the intricate details of the cross? Why would we want to lift up the cross for all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:37-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nicodemus: Evidence That Demands Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

How God is able to change the heart of an unbeliever to a believer in Christ

NICODEMUS: EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS FAITH This morning we come to the our tenth and final message of this sermon series on the Cross of Jesus Christ. The message of the cross is powerful and life changing and I can’t think of any better way for us to end this series on the cross than to end it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible