The passage before us is the well-known parable of the sower. Many of you are probably familiar with its content, perhaps even with its explanation. The passage breaks down into…
In Mark 3:20–35, we see that Jesus’ family thinks he has lost his mind (v. 21); the teachers of the law think he is possessed by a demon (a liar…
In today’s passage, we witness another double-sided message from Jesus, actions that both bless and challenge us. The topic is again Jesus’ authority. Today’s passage picks up after the report…
We look at two things today. First, keeping the Sabbath is one of God’s commands, and like all of God’s commands it will challenge us. But, also like all of…
Are there aspects of Jesus’ message that perhaps you struggle to accept because they seem to challenge your sense of what you think God wants? Perhaps his teachings seem to…
There are four miracle events in this passage. During or after all four of these miracles, Jesus either commands silence about himself or the event, or he conceals himself form…
Jesus appears, proclaiming the good news of salvation. Jesus provides our promised salvation. Jesus calls us to submit to his reign. We are all called to follow Jesus and to…
Who is Jesus? He is the fulfillment of God's promises. What does Jesus call us to do? Repent and embrace his salvation. Mark opens his Gospel with the line, “The…
The gospel connects to every aspect of our Christian life. What is the gospel? In this first sermon in the series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Winston asks two…
It is difficult to correct a wrong that someone is doing. Godly correction is a necessary element of the body of Christ. Godly correction is motivated by love. The source…
