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.

Christ's Prescription for His Church | Ephesians 4:11-16

Christ's Prescription for His Church | Ephesians 4:11-16
Missionary Steve Schneider

Missionary to Chile Steve Schneider speaks on the Epistle of Ephesians. He notes that there are numerous actions that a church must take to ensure that they remain healthy and well-grounded. In this sermon, he highlights five of those points, discussing them as prescriptions for Christ's church.

From Affirmation to Wilderness Testing (Mark 1:9-13)

From Affirmation to Wilderness Testing | Mark 1:9-13
Bill Mickelson

Jesus' baptism and subsequent temptation in the wilderness is a portion of Scripture that appropriately showcases His humility and glory. In this Sunday's sermon, elder Bill Mickelson preaches on how these stories effectively present Jesus' power and authority, and how His actions can motivate us to wage war against sin.

Making Ready the Way of the Lord (Mark 1:1-8)

Making Ready the Way of the Lord | Mark 1:1-8
Pastor David Erickson

The beginning of the first chapter of Mark presents us with a description of John the Baptist, who is an important forerunner that paves the way for Jesus Christ and His mission. Pastor David Erickson presents us with four critical components that must be discussed when reviewing this indispensible section of Scripture.

Jesus Christ - The Servant Savior

Jesus Christ - The Servant Savior | Mark 1:1
Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu

The Gospel of Mark presents an opening verse that sets the stage well for one of the four Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Before we can delve deep into the material, however, we must first consider who Mark is, the message he is sharing from his perspective, and who Jesus is described as within the text.

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.

The Priority of Praise to Our Great God (Psalm 113)

The Priority of Praise to Our Great God | Psalm 113
Pastor David Erickson

Pastor David Erickson of Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham teaches on Psalm 113, a passage that focuses on the intentional praise and worship of the Lord. In being good stewards of what God has created, we must determine to focus on Him above all else, and prioritize praising His great Name.

The Forgotten Psalm of Fear-Filled Faith (Habakkuk 3)

The Forgotten Psalm of Fear-Filled Faith | Habakkuk 3
Pastor Stephen Duwe

Pastor Stephen Duwe of Montage Bible Church presents a message from the book of Habakkuk, analyzing his prayer to the Lord during the judgement of the Israelites. Even amidst a crisis and difficult trial, Habakkuk's prayer contains critical elements that can be used to shape the manner in which we should communicate and interact with the Lord.

The Character of a True Disciple of Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:1-7)

The Character of a True Disciple of Jesus Christ | 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Missionary Brian Opre

The Bible is clear on how Christ's disciples should function within the church, providing numerous examples within the Gospels and Paul's letters. In 2 Timothy, Paul writes about the characteristics of a true disciple and provides guidance on how they should carry themselves.

EBC Distinctives: A Worship-Motivated Church (Selected Scriptures)

A Worship-Motivated Church | Selected Scriptures
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

In the light of God's wondrous salvation in and through His Beloved Son, we now have the joy and duty, by God's Grace, of Worshipping Him out of a heart of love and gratitude for all He's done, not only personally but also as a community of faith.

EBC Distinctives: A Love-Expressing Church (1 Thessalonians 4:9-10)

A Love-Expressing Church | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As those who have been the privileged recipients of God's unfathomable love in Christ, Christians, of all people, are empowered by the Spirit of God to love God and love one another, from the heart, and for God's Glory.

EBC Distinctives: A God-Dependent Church (Ephesians 6:18-20)

A God-Dependent Church | Ephesians 6:18-20
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As holy and redeemed people, we are to strive, by God's Grace, to walk in humble dependence upon our great God in prayer, knowing that apart from Him we can do nothing.

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.

EBC Distinctives: A Christ-Exalting Church (Psalm 110)

A Christ-Exalting Church | Psalm 110
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Contrary to the current culture of self-promotion and self-exaltation, we seek the Exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ, as we herald the life-saving message of the Gospel, humanity's one and only hope for salvation from sin and from God's just judgment.

EBC Distinctives: A Bible-Centered Church (Selected Scriptures)

A Bible-Centered Church | Selected Scriptures
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Contrary to the current culture of moral relativism and moral autonomy, we believe that the Bible is the very Word of the only One and True God, authoritative, inerrant, infallible, and sufficient for all matters pertaining to man’s purpose for existence, church life, and mission on earth.

The Blessing and Benefit of Local Church Membership (Selected Scriptures)

The Blessing and Benefit of Local Church Membership | Selected Scriptures
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

In an age where commitment is largely frowned upon, and where comfort, ease, and low expectations are the norm, the Lord Jesus, who died for His Church, calls us as Christians to be highly committed participants rather than passive spectators in a healthy, local church.

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.