Sermons

When you picture the kingdom of God, the gathered family, what does it look like? Who is there? Jesus just declared all foods are clean (7:19), and while this is…

Jesus continues the quiet revolution that is the kingdom of God. Having exposed the idolatrous religious traditions of the Pharisees (vv1-13), he now describes true defilement. But he doesn’t just…

Happy Advent!  As a new church in a new season, we want to consider what we are doing. Jesus attacks traditionalism, elevating our traditions to the level of God’s commandments.…

Jesus has dealt with accusations from the scribes and Pharisees about forgiveness and blasphemy, eating and healing on the Sabbath (2:6-7; 2:24; 3:1-6), but never has he responded like this.…

We have another boat scene. Unlike last time, Jesus isn’t in the boat asleep, but there is a storm and the disciples are having a tough time of it. This…

In this story, the only miracle reported in all four gospels, Jesus picks up on a theme woven through the Old Testament, of God’s people as sheep in need of…

Jesus sends his disciples out all on their own, blessed and empowered with his authority (6:7-13). Before they get back, Mark tells us this sensational story, which includes power, sex,…

Jesus has called the disciples to him (3:13-19), and now he sends them out as apostles (v7). The kingdom is come and go, both gather and scatter (Matt. 11:28; 28:19).…

If Mark five is the chapter of lost causes found, chapter six is the chapter of found causes lost. Ministry in Nazareth is a bust (v5), John the Baptizer gets…

Jesus has commanded the wind and waves, left the legionnaire demoniac clothed and in right mind, and now he comes back to help the dying and defiled daughters of Israel.…