This sermon focuses on Jesus’ clash with the pharisees about the topic of fasting. Jesus makes clear to the critical pharisees that now is not the time to fast. This is because he, the perfect bride groom has arrived on a mission to cleanse his bride, the Church. Therefore, now is the time to feast...
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Jesus, The Doctor For Sinners | Mark 2:13-17
This sermon reminds us that the salvation of Jesus Christ is for anyone and everyone. In these verses Jesus calls Levi, an unclean, corrupt tax collector, most likely walking outside of his calling to follow him. Levi wasn’t even seeking for Jesus. Yet, when Jesus calls him, he immediately and sacrificially leaves all he is...
Finishing Well | Philippians 3:1-14
This sermon encourages Christian’s to press on and finish their earthly races well. Paul, writing in this chapter is in prison with an uncertain future and without the comfort of friends. Yet, he is full of joy, and pursues pressing on in God making sure he finishes his earthly race well. He can do this...
Forgiveness from Jesus | Mark 2:1-12
This sermon demonstrates to us Jesus has the authority and willingness to provide forgiveness of our sins. Jesus shows himself to be fully God and fully man in this astonishing miracle. Firstly, we see Jesus is the Son of God, who alone can forgive sins. For sins are committed against God, and therefore Jesus can...
Prayer, Power, Pity | Mark 1:35-45
This sermon dwells on the glorious power and pity of Jesus working harmoniously together to cleanse. Prior to cleansing a leper, Jesus withdraws from the crowds, to spend time with God the Father in prayer. He prioritises his personal relationship with God. This is a consistent theme of his earthly ministry. Fuelled by this time,...
Follow Me | Mark 1:14-20
This sermon focuses on Jesus’ call at the beginning of his ministry to follow him. Jesus first makes a public call announcing his arrival as the long awaited Saviour King. He declares his everlasting kingdom is soon to be ushered in by his eternally conquering actions on the cross. The call is for everyone to...
The Baptism of the Beloved Son | Mark 1:6-13
This sermon proclaims glorious truths about Jesus seen in these verses. Jesus’s baptism reveals his identity as the beloved Son of God, the righteous and innocent one, and the anointed one. This spectacular event displays the unity of the trinity at work. Further to this, Jesus’ time in the wilderness demonstrates his powerful victory over...
Good News Messengers | Mark 1:2-5
This sermon reminds us that part of Gods eternal plan for sharing the glorious good news embodied within Jesus, with people, involves using his followers as messengers. In these verses we see this has always been part of God’s plan. God used his followers Malachi and Isaiah as messengers to declare that the Saviour King...