Tag: Sermon

Sermon: Who is My Family? (Mark 3:31–35) Preacher: Brian Moore This sermon from Mark 3:31–35 takes one of the most universally felt human experiences — the pain of family — and places it at the center of the gospel. Beginning with the observation that nearly every person in the congregation has an unbelieving family member,…

Sermon Title: Doubts and Distractions (Mark 3:22–30)Preacher: Brian Moore This sermon from Mark 3:22–30 addresses one of the most feared phrases in all of Scripture — the “unforgivable sin” — and argues that the fear itself reveals a deeper problem: the way doubt distracts us from the truths God has already given us. The passage…

Sermon Title: Confessing Christ (Mark 3:7-21)Preacher: Brian Moore This sermon from Mark 3:7–21 explores the different reactions people have to Jesus and shows that every reaction is, in fact, a confession. The crowds follow Jesus for his miracles and effectively confess him as a problem-solver only. The demons acknowledge his authority and confess him as…

Sermon Title: Rest and Restoration – Part 2 (Mark 2:23–3:6)Preacher: Brian Moore This sermon opens by drawing attention to the book of Leviticus, reminding us that even difficult and unfamiliar passages reveal the heart of the gospel. Leviticus exposes the depth and seriousness of sin and explains why sacrifices were necessary for God to dwell…

Sermon Title: Rest and Restoration – Part 1 (Mark 2:23–3:6)Preacher: Brian Moore In these opening Sabbath controversies, tension between Jesus and the Pharisees comes fully into view. What appears to be a debate about religious practice exposes something deeper: human traditions have quietly replaced God’s word. The Sabbath, given as a gift, has become a…

Sermon title: “Something old, something new””(Mark 2:18-22)Pastor: Brian Moore Something Old, Something New explores Jesus’ response in Mark 2:18–22 to a familiar religious conflict: why His disciples do not follow established spiritual routines. Jesus exposes a deeper issue beneath debates about fasting and tradition. The real question is not discipline or devotion, but the standard…

Sermon title: “Why does he eat with sinners?”(Mark 2,13-17)Pastor: Brian Moore This sermon presents Mark 2:13–17 as a snapshot of the whole Christian message. The central question—“Why does Jesus eat with tax collectors and sinners?”—reveals His mission and heart. What ultimately matters is not someone’s outward condition or moral reputation, but their standing before God.…

Sermon title: “We Never Saw Anything Like This“(Mark 2:1-12)Pastor: Brian Moore We Never Saw Anything Like This (Mark 2:1–12) challenges a false dichotomy between joy and suffering. This sermon shows that biblical joy is not denial of pain and not shallow positivity. True Christian joy exists alongside hardship because it is rooted not in circumstances,…