Jesus sacrificed to redeem us from sin.
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Confronting the Corruption of Religious Leaders (Mark Chapter 11)
Palm Sunday 2026: Jesus Triumphant Entry (Mark 11)
Jesus came as a peaceful conqueror over death and sin.
The Way of the Cross Is Serving (Mark 10:32–45)
As Jesus moves closer to Jerusalem, He reminds His disciples — again — that His mission is the Cross. But they are still chasing greatness.
Commitment Above All (Mark 10:17–31)
Jesus meets a man who wants eternal life — but not at the cost of surrender. Today’s episode explores how Jesus lovingly exposes whatever we place above God and why commitment to Christ always requires letting go.
The way of the Cross is Commitment
Jesus calls His followers to take up their cross — not as a metaphor, but as a way of life.Today we explore what real commitment looks like, why discipleship requires self‑denial,and how the early believers became known simply as “Followers of the Way.”
The Way and Plan of the Cross (Mark 8:29–33)
Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is the Christ. Everything before this moment was preparation — everything after points to the Cross and Resurrection. We look at why Jesus had to suffer, why Peter resisted the plan, and how God’s eternal purpose triumphs over human expectations.
A Call and Purpose
Jesus looked at Simon, as Simon had just hauled in his greatest catch ever, and called him to “Come follow me.” Imagine, you’ve just pulled in the largest haul of your life. You’ll be able to fill the market place and make a great amount of money for your wife and extended family. You might… Continue reading A Call and Purpose
You are Called
We have a portion of Scripture held dearly by most churches, at least in words. Jesus left this last command: “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation” (Mark 16:15). Matthew writes, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (28:19a). Who is Called to the Mission? The mistake of many Christians is believing… Continue reading You are Called
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