We want to hear from God himself, and that’s going to happen when we open God’s book, the Bible, and see what’s in there: truth to believe, promises to hold onto, commands to obey. Biblical Authority, wanting everything we do, say, think and teach to be informed by and subject to the words of God in […]
Be On Guard
Pastor Phil Fernandes
The Summons: 5 Responses
Matthew 22.14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Brian Fredrickson
Overcoming Unbelief
Jesus appears to this Mary, Mary Magdalene, a woman whose life had been changed by Jesus forever. This Mary went and told the disciples what she had seen with her own eyes: Jesus is alive. How did the disciples respond to Mary’s announcement? They didn’t believe her.
A Surprising Ending
The resurrection of Jesus defied the expectations of his closest followers. And those defied expectations are in themselves evidence that the historical testimony is true. The disciples didn’t make up the resurrection of Jesus. Far from it, the disciples, including the lead disciple Peter, they never expected it to happen.
Jesus’ Death and Burial
Here’s what Mark’s doing: he showing us that just as Jesus was really dead and he was really buried in the tomb. Mark is preparing us for the truth that on Sunday, the tomb, Jesus’ tomb was really empty, and that Jesus had really risen from the dead. Make no mistake about it, Jesus was, […]
God’s Plan For Deliverance
When taunted by his enemies, Jesus chooses to remain on the cross, fulfilling God’s plan to deliver all those who will turn from their sin and put their whole trust in Jesus for their personal salvation. That’s the gospel message that we love at this church. It’s the bright hope that keeps us moving forward […]
Jesus Forsaken
This is hours before Jesus’ crucifixion and death, when Jesus is betrayed and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, with all his followers deserting Jesus. This is the moment Mark appears in his story about Jesus.