Sermons on Mark
Unbelief Debilitates, but Faith Makes All Things Possible
In Mark 9:14–29, Jesus heals a boy with an unclean spirit and teaches a lesson about faith and prayer. Mr. Martijn Heijboer preaches debilitating faith confronted, the power of evil unveiled, desperate faith confessed, the power of evil defeated, and debilitating unbelief answered. “But if you can…
Mark: The Suffering Son of God
With Mark 1:1-8, we continue our survey of Bible books. The gospel of Mark displays Jesus’ divine authority over sickness, demons, nature, and mankind. Mark also highlights the last week of Jesus ministry, revealing Jesus as the suffering Son of God, which is the good news. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the life of Jesus according to Mark, the authoritative Son of…
Irony and Glory: The Unveiling of Christ’s Identity
In Mark 14:53–72, the gospel presents the irony and glory revealed in Jesus’ trial and Peter’s denial. Pastor Tiago Baía preaches Jesus revealed: the greatness of the Savior, the true Temple, the priestly Judge, and the great Prophet. “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? And…
The Gospel of God
In Mark 1:1–15, Jesus begins his ministry by proclaiming the gospel message that the kingdom of God is at hand. Pastor Brandt Barnard preaches the initiation of the gospel of God, the indicative (truth) of the gospel of God, and the imperative of the gospel of God.
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
The Heidelberg Catechism (8): The Good News of the Lord Jesus Christ (8) [Lord’s Day 6]
Mark 1:9-15 reveals Jesus Christ is the good news of God, because He is the mediator that can take away our misery. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven presents the Good News of Jesus’ acceptance by God, Jesus’ victory over sin, the…
A Terrifically Good Sight
Mark 9:1-8 and 2 Peter 1:16-18 record the Transfiguration of Christ, previewing his majesty on Ascension Day. Rev. Paul van Engelenhoven proclaims the ascent of Ascension Day, the brightness of his majesty, the goodness of his majesty, and the terrifying sight of his majesty. “For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of…