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About this Sermon | In Mark 10, we listen in on a conversation between a man and Jesus, and the man shuffles away from the conversation disappointed.  He seeks an answer to his question about how to be sure to inherit eternal life, but he doesn't like the answer Jesus gives him.  His expectations aren't met by reality.  As we…

  About this Sermon | At the end of Mark 8 and the beginning of Mark 9, we rapidly read through three different scenes with Jesus and his disciples.  First, Peter accurately declares that Jesus is Messiah, the Anointed One.  Then, Jesus comments on how he must suffer and be rejected and die before rising again on the third day,…

About this Sermon | Today we begin the work of paying attention to uncomfortable words, words that just might describe the way individuals who interacted with Jesus were feeling. Today we explore the disgust of the Pharisees & scribes, and our own feelings of disgust, too. What disgusts us, and is our disgust born out of us trying to follow…

About this Sermon | In Mark 6, we find a story of Jesus terrifying his disciples when he walks on the waters towards them. The disciples mistake him for a ghost. His response to them is to call out to them, so they would realize it was him: "Take courage! It is I! Don't be afraid!" What does it look…

About this Sermon | Mark 6:30 and beyond tells the story of Jesus & his disciples being bombarded with a crowd as they attempt to find a little peace and quiet. And when the hour grows late, Jesus feeds the crowd of 5,000 men (plus women & children). Are we being fed by the Good News today? If not, is…

About this Sermon | Mark 5: 21-43 tells two stories - one interrupting the other- of healing. These healing stories are meant to be read together, and showcase that Jesus is no respecter of cultural and social propriety- this Good News is truly for everyone. What does it mean that the Good News can heal? What did it mean for…

About this Sermon | Looking at Mark 2:1-13, we find that the disciples, the crowd, and even the scribes are AMAZED by the Good News (i.e., Jesus).  What amazes you now?  Are you ever amazed at the Good News?  Have you ever considered where you are observing God to be at work in us and through us and near us…

About this Sermon Reading: Mark 1: 14-20; 2: 13-17; and 3: 13-19a In several spots in Mark chapters 1-3, we find Jesus calling men to come and follow him.  In a way, they are asked to follow The Good News.  What does the word follow mean for us?  Where do we find ourselves in following The Good News?  What gift…

About this Sermon Mark 1:1 states this is "the beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ. . ." Thinking about beginnings can be filled with exhilaration and anxiety. Beginnings mean we have lots of unanswered questions. What does the idea that Mark 1:1 is just the beginning of the Good News mean? To those who originally read it? And…