Sermons from June 2025
Despicable Me: Save Me a Place at the Table
Sermon text: Mark 2:13-17 Jesus doesn’t avoid the despicable—He calls, enjoys, and transforms them. And if we’re following Him, we’ll do the same. There’s a seat at the table for everyone—and like Levi, we learn to bring others there by following the way of Jesus. Header image by Goashape Studio on Unsplash.
Relentless Friendship: Meeting the Need Behind the Need
Sermon text: Mark 2:1-12 True friendship is more than meeting each other’s surface needs—it’s rooted in deep compassion that reaches for the heart. While many friendships revolve around mutual support and shared experiences, a true friend sees the greater need: a restored relationship with Jesus. In a world full of barriers, a true friend is relentless in love, courageous in faith, and determined to lead others to the One who brings lasting healing and hope. Header image from https://www.gospelimages.com/paintings/31/the-healing-of-the-paralyzed-man.
The Rhythm of Jesus
Sermon text: Mark 1:29-45 In a world overwhelmed by busyness and noise, Jesus invites us into a better way—a sacred rhythm of life shaped by compassion, prayer, and presence. He calls us to follow His example: to serve with intention, to pray before we act, and to be fully present with those who are hurting. When we embrace this rhythm, it not only transforms our lives but also empowers us to bring healing and hope to the community around us.…
Get Off the Bench
Sermon text: Mark 1:16-28 Jesus begins building His team, calling ordinary fishermen to follow Him with a mission to become fishers of people. With this move, He shifts from preparation to advancing the kingdom—and immediately, the enemy pushes back. In the synagogue, Jesus confronts spiritual darkness head-on, silencing and casting out a demon with unmatched authority. His teaching astonishes the crowds, and His power reveals that God’s reign has arrived. Rather than retreating in fear, Jesus presses forward. The call…
Secure to Serve: Identity before Activity
Sermon text: Mark 1:1-13; Mark 1:17 Like the Israelites John called to repentance, many believers today remain stuck in a spiritual wilderness—wandering, unsure of their purpose, and disconnected from mission. But the way forward isn’t to escape the wilderness; it’s to anchor our identity in Christ. Just as Jesus heard the Father say, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased,” we too must receive and rest in the truth that we are deeply loved and fully…