Mark

A Fitting Conclusion

April 19, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

We wrap up our study of Mark's Gospel with these three headings: 1. The Perfect Word of God 2. The Perfect Ending to Mark's Gospel 3. The Perfect Call to Action

The Resurrection: Tradition or Truth?

April 12, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

May we place unwavering, life altering, hope producing confidence in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1. Proof for the Resurrection 2. Power of the Resurrection

O Death, Where is Your Sting?

April 10, 2020 • Ben Ito

On this Good Friday Evening, consider the glorious news that Jesus experienced every aspect sin's death, so that you don't have to, if you are united to Him. 1. Jesus Died according to the Scriptures 2. Jesus was Buried according to the Scriptures 3. Why? - Jesus Died for Sins - Jesus Died as a Substitute - Jesus Died to Demonstrate God's Love - Jesus Died to Free the Believer

It Is Finished

April 5, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

Living a life of gratitude by looking at the gifts, benefits, & blessings of the cross. 3 Realities to be grateful for: 1. You Are Rescued (v.33-34) 2. You Are Brought Near (v.35-38) 3. You Have Received Sight (v.39)

The Glory of the Cross

March 29, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

We focus on the most important event in history, the cross. John Stott “The Cross is the blazing fire at which the flame of our love is kindled, but we have to get near enough for its sparks to fall on us." 1. The Palace before the Cross 2. The Path to the Cross 3. The Pain of the Cross 4. The Praise after the Cross

In Our Place Condemned He Stood

March 22, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

“When I consider my crosses, tribulations and temptations, I shame myself almost to death, thinking what are they in comparison to the suffering of my blessed Savior Jesus Christ.” Martin Luther “We can’t trace His hand, but we can trust His heart.” Spurgeon We often don’t know why, But we know the Who. 1. Behold, Our Silent King 2.Behold, Our Sinless Substitute We can rest in these truths: i. Our most drastic need has been dealt with (sin) ii. He loves you & He is in control. He has proven that through the cross.

Fear, Failure, and Forgiveness

March 15, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

We look at Mark 14:66-72 as a reminder to trust the Lord, in the good times and in the bad, in the challenging and the easy, in times of peace and in times of persecution... a reminder to be true to your Lord. 1. Fear 2. Failure 3. Forgiveness

Can I Get a Witness?

February 23, 2020 • Ben Ito

As we continue in the Gospel of Mark on Baptism Sunday, we are presented Four Facts about Jesus Christ that demand you to make a verdict: 1. Jesus is Without Sin 2. Jesus is the Christ 3. Jesus is God 4. Jesus is Human

Betrayed With A Kiss

February 16, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

We witness the betrayal in the garden of Gethsemane. We learn about apostasy & hypocrisy.

Gethsemane

February 9, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

We have the privilege of beholding the Glory of Jesus Christ in His suffering: 1. Behold His Agony 2. Behold His Prayer 3. Behold His Resolve

Lessons From Failure

February 2, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

Though the primary focus of Mark 14:26-31 is on Christ’s prediction of the disciples’ scattering when the Shepherd is struck, we want to learn a few lessons about Peter’s predicted failure. This account has been included in the Word of God not to shame Peter, but to help us. Let this predicted failure serve you in your walk with the Lord. 3 Lessons to be learned: 1. Faith Will Be Tested 2. A Promise Not Realized 3. Spiritual Pride Not Checked

A Banquet of Grace

January 26, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

Do we understand the significance of the most important meal in history? Let's look at four details of Last Supper in Mark 14:22-25. 1. The Bread 2. The Cup 3. The New Covenant 4. The Kingdom

All is Perfectly Prepared

January 19, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

Mark 14:12-21 shows us that Jesus is in control. All is perfectly prepared by Him, which ought to bolster our faith & trust. 1. Jesus is in control of His supper 2. Jesus is in control of His suffering

Extravagant Love

January 12, 2020 • Vlad Burlaka

On Sept 9th, 2018 we began a journey together in Mark's Gospel. 55 sermons later… we have beheld the splendor and majesty of Jesus Christ. Now Mark 14:1-11 asks us the question, "Do you love Him?"

Foresight is 20/20

January 5, 2020 • Ben Ito

As we consider the New Year, Jesus wants you to know the future, so that you will see clearly in the present. (Part 3 of 3 of the Olivet Discourse) When Will Jesus Return? - You Will Know - You Will Not Know How Does This Affect the Present? - Don't Be Caught Sleeping - Stay Awake and Ready!

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