Sermons on Mark (Page 4)

The Powerful Word (Mark 4:21-41)

June 16, 2024Passage:  Mark 4:21-41Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Turn and trust in Jesus, who is God Almighty and Salvation. I. We proclaim a powerful salvation revealed in Christ. (21-25)            A. Jesus compares the fruit-giving Gospel to a light-giving lamp.                   (cf. Psalm 119:105; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:26)            B. Listen to the truth with a desire…

Listen and Look (Mark 4:1-20)

June 2, 2024Passage:  Mark 4:1-20Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Cultivate a desire for Jesus that responds to His Word. I. Jesus speaks to those who want His message. (1-9)            A. A parable makes a comparison to illustrate a truth.            B. Seek to understand a parable’s main point.            C. The context of this parable is hardheartedness.…

Learn From Me (Mark 3:7-35)

May 26, 2024Passage:  Mark 3:7-35Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Lean in, learn and Let Jesus Make you His Disciple. I. We need time with Jesus. (7-12)            A. Come to Jesus for heart healing and mind renewing.            B. Serve God with preparation and planning.            C. It is our job to make Jesus known. II. We need…

A Matter of Grace (Mark 2:18-3:6)

May 19, 2024Passage:  Mark 2:18-3:6Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Grace threatens the self-justified and frees us from condemnation. I. Grace abolishes works-based justification. (18-22)            A. A religion of works is a system of condemnation.            B. The proper attitude of Christ’s disciples is joy.            C. Faith in Jesus plus anything denies grace. II. Grace is the…

A Matter of the Heart (Mark 2:1-17)

May 12, 2024Passage:  Mark 2:1-17Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Follow Jesus who forgives all sin and redeems what was lost. I. Jesus teaches us to turn to Him for help. (1-5)            A. Jesus smiles at adventurous faith and loyal love.            B. Jesus responds to faith with compassion and forgiveness.            C. Jesus forgives ALL sin once,…

Why He Came (Mark 1:14-45)

May 5, 2024Passage:  Mark 1:14-45Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Jesus is the message of life and the solution to sin. I. Jesus calls us to a believing obedience. (v.14-20)            A. Jesus introduced himself as the promised King.            B. The object of my faith must be Jesus.            C. Jesus calls us and Jesus prepares us.            D.…

What God Has Done (Mark 1:1-13)

April 28, 2024Passage:  Mark 1:1-13Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  Exalt Jesus who removes sin, restores life and reigns as King. I. The Gospel is what God in Christ has done. (1)            A. A Kings arrival was announced by a herald.            B. Jesus is King over all.            C. Focus on Jesus Christ, the Son of God.…

Intro Son of Man (The Gospel of Mark)

April 14, 2024Passage:  The Gospel of MarkSpeaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  The cross is my example; the empty tomb is my hope. I. The Gospel is an announcement of Good News.            A. Mark was written for Roman Christians.            B. It is likely Mark’s record of Peter’s memories.            C. God changes hearts and minds. II. Mark…

Who is Responsible For Jesus’ Death? (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19)

March 3, 2024Passage:  Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19Speaker:  Pastor Josh HollandMain Point:  My sin made the cross necessary and the love of God made it beautiful. I. The Roman soldiers had a part.            A. Crucifixion was brutal and humiliating.            B. They were just doing their job.            C. Even the ignorant need forgiveness.…

Our Declaration of Dependence (Exodus 11 & 12)

July 3, 2022Passage:  Exodus 11 & 12; Matthew 26:17-27; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22;                 John 1:29 & 13:1; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26Speaker:  Pastor Ron LaegerMain Point:  Communion Sunday – The Lord’s Supper “Our Declaration of Dependence”                          Three views of the Lord’s Supper; Past, Present and Future I. Jesus Looked Backwards.            A. A look back to Egypt and…