Sermons from 2026
Marriage Matters Week 4 – Mark 10:1-12
God’s design was for marriage to be a life-long covenant between a man and a woman, but sometimes sinful man messes it up. God’s Ideal (v.1-9) The Seriousness of Breaking the Covenant (v.10-12)
Marriage Matters Week 2- Ephesians 5:25-33
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtF2qR1U0f0
God’s Plan for Marriage – Genesis 2:18-25
One of God’s greatest gifts to humanity is the gift of marriage.
Blind Bartimaus: A Story of Relentless Faith – Mark 10:46-52
Main Idea: Following Christ comes from a desperation in the soul that only Jesus can heal. 1. There is a desperate need in every person that needs to be recognized. (v. 46) 2. Persistent faith doesn’t give up. (v. 47-48) 3. Obedience produces true faith. (v. 49-52)
Characteristics of a Follower of Christ – Mark 10: 32-45
Main Idea: Followers of Christ are called to model Christ by living a life marked by humility and service. Followers of Christ are to reject self-serving ambition. (v. 35-37) Followers of Christ are called to embrace the path of suffering. (v. 38-40) Followers of Christ are to serve others instead of ruling over them. (v. 41-44) Jesus modeled and purchased this life for us. (v. 45)
Barriers & Blessings to the Kingdom – Mark 10:17-31
Main Idea: The key to eternal life is surrendering all to Jesus and trusting God’s power to save. Sincerity isn’t the same as surrender. (v. 17-20) What you hold onto can keep you from following Jesus. (v. 21-22) Salvation is impossible through man, but possible through God. (v. 23-27) God’s Kingdom reverses earthly values and rewards true sacrifice. (v. 28-31)
Mark 10:13-16
Discipleship is the process of becoming like Jesus, so making disciples come from doing what Jesus did. Jesus fills empty hands. The Kingdom of God is for those who come to Jesus with empty hands.
Mark 9:42-50 – Four Growth Points in the Christian Life
Main Idea: True discipleship guards the spiritual well-being of others and ourselves so that we can be effective for the Kingdom of God. Protect the weak – Guard those who are vulnerable in their faith. Pursue Holiness – Remove anything that threatens your walk with Christ. Persevere Through Refinement – Embrace trials as God’s purifying work. Preserve Your Witness – Live faithfully as salt in a corrupt world.
Mark 9:38-41 – Man’s Response vs. God’s Desires
Main Idea: The kingdom of God extends far beyond our circles and cannot be confined to our circles. The problem: A narrow view of God’s work. (v. 38) The reality: God works through many. (v. 39-40) The goal: A shared commitment to God’s mission. (v. 41)