The Lord of the Sabbath | Mark 2:23-3:8

The Lord of the Sabbath | Mark 2:23-3:8
Pastor David Erickson

The Pharisees were depicted as men who, though attempting to follow the Law of the Old Testament, did not see Jesus as their Savior. This passage of Mark shows them attempt to discredit Jesus by attempting to control what others do on the Sabbath, in spite of the Lord of the Sabbath being in their midst.

Life In Limbo: Living Between Christ's Comings | Titus 2:11-14

Life In Limbo: Living Between Christ's Comings | Titus 2:11-14
Pastor Richard Lemmon

The apostle Paul exhorts pastor Titus to charge the church members at Crete to live in such a way so as to match their profession of faith. Verses 11–14 describe how and why a believer can accomplish such righteous living.

Christmas Eve: "My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation" | Luke 25-35

"My Eyes Have Seen Your Salvation" | Luke 2:25-35
Pastor Richard Lemmon

Many have heard of Christ or know about Him but the significance of who He is has been lost on many. In Luke chapter 2, God reveals that while Christ Jesus was sent for the benefit of the world, not all in the world will receive Him. He is a gracious Savior to the humble but is a stumbling block to many who neglect Him. 

How Will You Treat Christ this Christmas?

How Will You Treat Christ this Christmas? | Luke 2:1-20
Pastor Richard Lemmon

In the familiar birth narrative of Luke 2, we are exposed to the miraculous birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, but we are also charged to evaluate our own response to Him. Will we neglect Him, or will we believe the testimony about Him and exalt Him in worship?

Proper Response to the Announcement of Jesus' Incarnation (Luke 1:26-56)

Proper Response to the Announcement of Jesus' Incarnation | Luke 1:26-56
Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu

This sermon focuses on the mid-point of the first chapter of Luke, highlighting the conception and incarnation of Jesus. The message prompts us to believe, rejoice, and praise God's wonderful plan and the manifestation of Jesus' birth.

Christ is the New and Better Way (Mark 2:18-22)

Christ is the New and Better Way | Mark 2:18-22
Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu

The Gospel of Mark continues to display Jesus as the sole Savior of the world by recognizing that the old has passed away, and the new and better Way is shown through His teaching.

Jesus: The Authority to Forgive Sins (Mark 2:1-12)

Jesus: The Authority to Forgive Sins | Mark 2:1-12
Pastor David Erickson

Pastor David Erickson begins chapter two of Mark by reading through the miracle of the paralytic, depicting how persistent faith prompts historic action. In this passage, it is proven that only Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.

The Compassion of Jesus (Mark 1:40-45)

The Compassion of Jesus | Mark 1:40-45
Andrey Tiginyanu

Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us the compassion of our Lord Jesus as seen through His miraculous and counter-cultural healing of a man with leprosy.

The Kingly-Mission of Christ (Mark 1:29-39)

The Kingly-Mission of Christ | Mark 1:29-39
Pastor Richard Lemmon

Pastor Richard Lemmon continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us three qualities of our Lord which Display His perfect character and wisdom.

The Authority of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28)

The Authority of Jesus | Mark 1:21-28
Pastor Trevor Ice

Pastor Trevor Ice from Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the next section in Mark, which centers on the beginning of Jesus' teaching following the selection of His disciples. In this section, we can see the immediate and formidable Jesus' display of authority captures the attention of those that He first encountered in the early days of His teaching.

Declaration of the Gospel and Disciple Making (Mark 1:14-20)

Declaration of the Gospel and Disciple Making | Mark 1:14-20
Pastor David Erickson

Continuing the series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor David Erickson preaches on the beginning of Jesus' ministry and how He selected His disciples. In this text, we can see Jesus and His commanding authority dictate the course of the future.

Two Necessary Components to Living Faithfully in a Dark World (2 Peter 1:19-21)

Two Necessary Components to Living Faithfully in a Dark World | 2 Peter 1:19-21
Pastor Richard Lemmon

In a sin-cursed world, all is tainted by darkness, but that isn't the end of the matter. God lovingly sent the light of His Word to guide us throuhg the dark so that we might know Him. The Apostle Peter urges us to both "Pay Careful Heed to the Illuminating Scriptures" and to "Remember the Divine Source of the Scriptures," giving us everything we need to navigate the darkness faithfully until the new Day dawns.

Jesus, The Promised King of Israel (Luke 1:26-38)

Jesus, the Promised King of Israel | Luke 1:26-38
Pastor Peter Lee

As Christians, it's Christmas every day as we remember and relish on the Glorious Person of the Lord Jesus Christ, being mindful that He is, indeed, the Majestic King, in Whom all the nations are to place their confident trust in.

The Trial of Jesus, Our Perfect Substitute (Mark 15:1-15)

The Trial of Jesus: Our Perfect Substitute | Mark 15:1-5
Andrey Tiginyanu

The decision to crucify Jesus is a remarkable event in history that, when closely studied, reveals how even when He was being wrongly tried, God's perfect plan saw Jesus taking our place as our perfect substitute.

Parting Words From the Heart of a Shepherd (Philippians 4:21-23)

Parting Words from the Heart of a Shepherd | Philippians 4:21-23
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Paul's final and parting words to the Philippians are so helpful for us as Christians, as we strive, by God's Grace, to walk in a manner worthy of Christ.

Walking Worthy of Christ: A Heart of Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)

Walking Worthy of Christ: A Heart of Contentment | Philippians 4:10-13
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

How glorious that as Christians we can sincerely experience joy and contentment in the Christian life, that we might Exalt Christ, and be a source of blessing to our Christian brethren.