Sermons
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Mark 11:1-11 Our King Has Come! 4/13/25
Our King Has Come! > Mark 11:1-11 11:1-3 Preparation. Jesus draws near to Jerusalem and plans to enter in a very specific manner. He sends two disciples to retrieve a colt for him to ride upon. 11:4-6 Prophecy. Confirming that Christ is in complete control, everything happens exactly as he said it would. Make no mistake: every event that we shall read of throughout Mark’s gospel is intentional and under Christ’s authority. 11:7-11 Praise. Those accompanying Jesus are excited: not only is it a religious festival, but they also recognize that something unique is happening because of Jesus. They do not know all the details – and plenty will change upon entering the city – but their gladness in God is real. The Point: Christ has come into his royal city. Jesus is the promised messiah and has all the authority (and more!) of a king. Some around him seem to recognize parts of this, but only in small glimpses. Others seem to take no notice at all. Which shall we be? How will we respond to the king? Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for King Jesus. In a world of distraction and one that tries to fix our attention on everything that is less important than Jesus, make us faithful worshipers of our King, and faithful ambassadors of his grace and love to others. Application: If you are not a Christian, then know this: the king has come! What will you do about him? And if you are a Christian, how will you worship him as we approach Easter? Here is how I will apply these truths: ___________________ __________________________________________________
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Mark 6:1-13 Following Jesus 4/6/25
Our pattern for ministry, our priorities for what matters most at First E-Free, must be based on what Jesus has taught and done. Our goals are to be the same as his whether they are received well or not.
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Mark 5:21-43 Our Fears Defeated 3/30/25
Fears arise. The situation is a desperate one: a leader in the local synagogue falls before Jesus, asking him to come and heal his little girl before she dies. Jesus immediately sets out with the father.
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Mark 4:21-41 Hearing the Kingdom 3/16/25 Worship Service
…God is growing his kingdom… Mark records two more of Christ’s parables, each having to do with God’s kingdom. First, the kingdom is growing and God is the one growing it. Second, the kingdom may look unimpressive, but the end result will be nothing short of astounding.
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Mark 4:1-20 Ears to Hear? 3/9/25 Worship Service
Genuine discipleship is not only hearing but also responding to what you hear. True disciples believe what Jesus proclaims about himself. Are you responding? Do you believe him? Disciples then take what Christ has taught and obey it – they seek to grow in holiness. Will you pursue Jesus?
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Mark 3:20-35 Part of the Family 3/2/2025
How you respond to Jesus reveals what you believe about him.
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Mark 3:13-19 Called by Jesus 2/23/25
Many call themselves Christian, but to truly be a Christian one must respond to Jesus Christ. Have you? Being a disciple of Jesus is having a relationship with him. Christ offers that to you – receive his offer! Disciples respond to Christ by taking his marching orders as their own.
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Mark 3:1-12 Hard or Soft? 2/16/25 Worship Service
Service Video: Hard or Soft? > Mark 3:1-12 3:1-6 Hard hearts plot against Jesus. The religious officials see a man’s disability as a test of whether Jesus will follow their […]
