Unbelief in Nazareth

And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief. (Mark 6:4–6)

Miracles among the Gentiles

And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” (Mark 7:37)

Mark’s intention, in giving us a faithful and true account of his life, is to reveal that Christ showed no real…

The Danger of Jealousy

Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (Mark 7:1–2)

Christ Sighed

Then, looking up to heaven, He sighed, and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” (Mark 7:34, NKJV)

Every word of scripture is inspired. Every sentence in the gospels gives us insight into our Savior, and, since we are being transformed into his spiritual image, each…

The Second Touch

Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again; and he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. (Mark 8:25)

There is more than one touch we receive from Christ in our lives.

One Healing and One Resurrection

And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” (Mark 5:34)

Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl…

From Within, Out of the Heart

For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” (Mark 7:21–23)

Ashamed of Christ

If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels. (Mark 8:38)

Shame is a universal human emotion. In our hearts, shame and guilt govern, or…

Hearts Still Hardened

And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. (Mark 6:51–52)

On the heels of feeding the 5,000, Christ separated himself from the disciples…

The Church and Its Mission

Sermon: The Church and Its Mission

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he…