After the arrest of Jesus confusion and fear seized the disciples. Peter’s response becomes a key point in the utter abandonment of Jesus. Though he was passionate, he ended up giving in to his fear.
Asleep
April 7, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 14:32–52
Resurrection and the Rest of the Story
March 31, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 16:1–8
Remembering What Is Important
March 24, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 14:12–31
This passage covers the celebration of Passover, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, and the prediction of Peter’s denial. We will reflect on these moments in remembrance of Palm Sunday.
How Will You Respond?
March 17, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 14:1–11
Awareness
March 10, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 13:24–37
Mark 13:24-37 is the second half of the Olivet Discourse. Jesus changes the focus from Temple’s destruction to his ultimate return. This teaching has led to much confusion especially when he tells us “This generation will not pass away.”
Judgment
March 3, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 13:1–23
Worship led by the Youth. Jesus turns his attention to the Temple. Earlier in the week, Jesus had cleared the Temple, but now he predicted its utter destruction. The people wanted a Messiah, but Jesus preached that it would get worse.
Shifting Importance
February 25, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 12:35–44
What does the world see as important? What is really important? We should learn to see life as Jesus sees life.
Resetting the Order of Life
February 18, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 12:13–34
The religious leaders question Jesus on many issues, and Jesus takes time to reset the spiritual perspective on worldly power dynamics. Jesus speaks the truth; do we believe him?
Being Challenged
February 11, 2024 • Brent Pardue • Mark 12:1–12
In this passage we see the reality of the situation with religious leaders. God gave them much and gave them responsibility. They used God’s gifts for their own benefit.
Authority
February 4, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 11:15–33
The Pharisees question Jesus' authority. This challenge is a result of Jesus clearing the Temple.
Announcement
January 28, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 11:1–14
Part One: Mark 1:1-14. Jesus enters the Temple on the first day of Holy Week. He then curses a fig tree first thing the next morning. This sermon will be Part One of a two-part series of what happens when Jesus gets frustrated.
Seeing
January 21, 2024 • Don Caulley • Mark 10:46–52
Contemplate this question, "What do we want Jesus to do for us?" Do you see it?
