Mark
Jesus, Servanthood, & Discipleship
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
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
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
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!