Sermons on Mark (Page 2)
Prepare the Way
What does it mean to “Prepare the way for the Lord”? That’s a phrase from Isaiah 40 associated with John the Forerunner in Mark 1. John is shown to be the voice crying out in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Lord. But how? Well, Isaiah says that “Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low.” (v.4) If we don’t understand this metaphorical language it is because we’ve been conditioned not to see its…
Keep Awake
Pastor T. C. kicks off the “Those Who Dream” teaching series for the seasons of Advent, Christmastide, and Epiphany. In this homily, the theme of Hope is explored in the context of keeping awake to God’s work in the dark.
Peacemaking
As we continue in the “Spoke in the Wheel” teaching series, Pastor T. C. addresses five common misconceptions around “Peacemaking.”
Overcoming Fear
This week, Pastor Osheta delivers her sermon live. She teaches on “Overcoming Fear,” a theme on which Bonhoeffer once preached.
Love Your Neighbor
Jesus said the two-fold greatest commandment is to Love God and Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. Paul, writing before the Gospel traditions were written down, summarized this command with just Love Your Neighbor. First John helps us understand why: we can’t love God if we hate human beings made in God’s image. Paul also shows us through his life and ministry that he held Roman officials to account by their own laws. This is what Bonhoeffer meant when he said,…