January 11, 2026January 11, 2026
Triumphal Entry
Mark 11:1-6
Introduction
We are a couple of months early for Palm Sunday, but the Sunday before Easter is called Palm Sunday. It is often referred to as the triumphal entry. It was one of the only times that Jesus allowed public prominent praise of himself. Jesus certainly is worthy of worship, but he often did not allow it, and maintained a low profile as best as he could. Jesus did not come to be lifted up as King, but came as a sacrifice.
February 22, 2026 February 22, 2026
Lessons from the Lord
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Mark 11:15-18
Mark 11:12-33
Introduction
We have been going through the book of Mark on Sunday mornings, and we have gotten behind a little. So, I will continue that series tonight. We are picking up toward the end of Jesus ministry. His disciples have spent a great deal of time ministering with him. Last time, we looked at the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We are going to look at three lessons given by the Lord.
April 26, 2026 April 26, 2026
An Impressive Gift
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Mark 12:41-44
Introduction
We have a few verses here, but there is quite a bit we can learn from them.
I. The Widow (Mark 12:41-42)
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- The main character of this passage is the widow. That is the focal point that Jesus brings out.
A. Her Problem (widowed)
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i. “widow”
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June 7, 2026 June 7, 2026
Jesus Celebrates Passover
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Mark 14:12-17
Introduction
We left off last time with Judas already going to the chief priests and conspiring to betray Jesus. In his mind he had already decided this was the path to take. There was still time to turn around, he had not actually done it, only committed to doing it. We find the disciples after that in one of the most close knit, intimate times, when the disciples are with Jesus for one of the last times. Every one of them is gathered.
July 26, 2026 July 26, 2026
Corrupted Trial
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Mark 14:54-59
Introduction
We are at the Jesus was in the garden praying, the band of soldiers came, and took him in the middle of the night. There was no crowds, just the disciples and Jesus. The disciples all fled, leaving Jesus alone to be carried away.
We now find Jesus before the chief priests.
I. Corrupt Council
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A. Leadership
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i. Chief priests, elders, and scribes (53)
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- This group was drunk with pride and arrogance
- They were so full of themselves, it caused them not to think straight.
ii. Intentions (55)
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- “sought for a witness against Jesus to put him to death”
- This was not about justice, this was about revenge
- They were upset because they lost control of the narative.
B. Lying (56-60)
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i. Lying
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- It was obvious their witness didn’t agree
Exodus 20:16 — Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
August 23, 2026 August 23, 2026
Jesus Crucified
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Mark 15:16-20
Introduction
Jesus was in deep spiritual battle in the garden in prayer, while the disciples slept. It was late in the night. We covered the betrayal of Judas, as well as Peter’s curiosity and concern following Jesus to the mock trial the Jewish religious leaders held for Jesus late into the night, probably early into the morning. - In addition to the exhaustion from the spiritual battle Jesus had been in the garden, he had not slept all night, and went before Pilate first thing in the morning, only to be sentenced to death. There would be no sleep from this point on. We will pickup where we left off, Jesus has been turned over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.