Jesus Saves -- Mark's Gospel
The Suffering Son
June 9, 2019 • Clint Davis
The final message in our series on Mark's Gospel is titled, "The Suffering Son." In it we think about the depth to which Jesus suffered for us and what his sufferings mean to and for us. He is a distressed and devoted Savior as well as a dying Redeemer in Mark 14-15. Join us as we see our Savior as he suffered for us.
The Case of Two Backsliders
Clint Davis
Judas and Peter both backslid in their walks with Jesus because of the overwhelming power of sin their lives. Peter recognized his sin, repented of it, returned to Christ, and received full restoration. Judas did not. Backsliding, though a concept out of favor in modern Christianity, is a reality for every Christian. We all struggle to keep sin at bay and to maintain a full-fledged devotion to Christ. But, our Lord, in his grace, gladly welcomes us back into his fold as we return to him in faith and repentance. Follow Peter's example, not Judas's when dealing with your sin.
Giving Your Whole Self to God
June 2, 2019 • Clint Davis
The religious leaders of Jesus's day challenged his authority regularly. They did it because they did not want to submit to him, follow him, nor did they want him to gain a significant following of people. Chief among their many reasons for this was their refusal to submit to him and receive him as their Messiah. These challenges often came as questions meant to trap him. Each time Jesus responds properly, avoiding the trap and proclaiming his central message to repent and believe the gospel of the kingdom of God.
Service Over Self to Find Fulfillment
May 19, 2019 • Clint Davis
Do you want to find your fulfillment and calling in life? Sure you do. The only way to do that is to die to yourself and to follow Christ in service of him and others. You will find your best self by sacrificing your pride and pouring yourself into a life of service of Christ and other people.
Jesus Loves the Little Children
May 12, 2019 • Clint Davis
Jesus loves the little children, red, yellow, black, white, and brown, they are precious in his sight. Jesus loves the children of the world. And, those who are baptized into the covenant community of the church are exceedingly blessed by God, in his grace!
The Source of Glory
May 5, 2019 • Clint Davis
Jesus is the source of glory and he shows that reality to his disciples, those who have followed him up the mountain. Join us as we read and imagine the story of Jesus' transfiguration and receive encouragement from the fact that we, like the disciples, can have direct contact with the holiness of God and not die because we will stand with Jesus -- the bridge between God and sinful men, women, and children.
Jesus Caters to Your Soul
March 31, 2019 • Clint Davis
Jesus famously fed 5,000 in a deserted area. This familiar story, like many of them in the gospels, takes new life as we view from different perspectives. Join us as we view Jesus’ miracle through a lens that helps us see that he frees from transactional relationships, enables us to love others selflessly and unconditionally, and shows us that Jesus really is all that we need in this life.
The Calmer of Storms
March 24, 2019 • Clint Davis
Jesus is the calmer of storms. He calms natural, spiritual, and physical storms. This series of stories illustrates Jesus' power to bring control to the uncontrollable, blessing in the midst of destruction, healing where there is sickness, and life to the lifeless. Join us as we walk through the stories to see the glory of Jesus, the Calmer of Storms.
The Kingdom on Display
March 10, 2019 • Clint Davis
The Holy Spirit invites us to join the disciples as they walk with Jesus and see his kingdom on display. We see that it is authoritative, powerful, compassionate, and forgiving. Listen as we take the journey with Mark off Jesus' early days on earth.
The Cochrans and What Jesus is all About
March 1, 2019 • Clint Davis
Join us this Sunday to hear from Michael and Laura Cochran regarding their mission work in Oxford, England during a joint Sunday school. Also, during worship, we will hear from the first chapter of Mark's gospel, where he tells us the heart of Jesus' life and message. We'd love to have you!
The Opening Act
February 17, 2019 • Clint Davis
Jesus is the main act in God's plan to save the world. He is the Savior and the one in whom God fully reveals himself to us. Mark wastes no time introducing us to him and his opening act, John the Baptist. Join us as we work through the beginning of Mark's Gospel and get ready to meet Jesus -- the one whose sandal John isn't worthy to untie.