God Gave His Son – And Raised Him.

Mark 12:1-12When the prophets had said and done all that they had to say and do, there was still more …

Christ turns the world’s values upside down.

“How hard it will be for rich people to enter God’s Kingdom!” (Mark 10:23). Christ turns the world’s values upside …

Lessons from the New Testament: Mark 4-7

What an extraordinary man Jesus was! His teaching and his miracles proclaim him to be the Son of God. Nevertheless, …

Lessons from the New Testament: Mark 1-3

Jesus came, preaching the Kingdom, but he did not only preach. He demonstrated the Kingdom.His words were spoken with power …

The Upward Look And The Outward Look

God is calling us to move forward into His future. He’s calling us to move forward with Him. He’s calling …

Are the Scriptures more than the words of men? Are the Scriptures the Word of the Lord?

“What the Scriptures say must come true.” (Mark 14:49)Why? It’s because the Scriptures come from God, and God is the …

What a difference there is between Jesus’ enemies and His friends.

What a difference there is between Jesus’ enemies and His friends. “The scribes” wanted “to kill” Jesus (Mark 14:1). The …

The death of Jesus …

Before we move on to Jesus’ resurrection and His return to heaven, we must turn our thoughts to His death …

Be Still.

Mark 4:33-5:20 Parables and miracles: In Jesus’ miracles, there’s a message for us. We must ask, ‘What does this mean …

The Son Of God

“Truly this Man was the Son of God” (Mark 15:39). Jesus Christ was no ordinary man. He was special. He was …

A New Year Sermon: 2 Chronicles 30:6-12; Mark 1:1-13

2 Chronicles 30:6-12; Mark 1:1-13 “Then the runners went throughout all Israel and Judah with the letters from the king” …

Let’s Build On Christ.

Mark 12:1-11 Then, using this illustration, Jesus spoke to them. He said, “A man planted a vineyard. He put a …

Was this the end of the road?

In Mark 14:66-72, we read about Peter denying his Lord three times. Was this the end of the road for …

How Are We Listening To God’s Word?

“When Herod listened to John, he would become very disturbed, and yet he liked to listen to him” (Mark 6:20). …

Judas’ tragedy, Peter’s restoration

We already know about Judas – what He was planning to do. Of the other eleven disciples, Peter wasn’t the …

King of kings

Mark 15:1-39 “the King of the Jews” (Mark 15:2,9,12,26), “the King of Israel” (Mark 15:32) Jesus is more than this …

Jesus – the Saviour – takes the place of Barabbas – the sinner.

Jesus – the Saviour – takes the place of Barabbas – the sinner. Each one of us can see ourselves …

What a difference there is between Jesus giving a sign and the Pharisees demanding a sign!

What a difference there is between Jesus giving a sign and the Pharisees demanding a sign! Miracles are given when …

The Stone Was Rolled Away – By God.

“Who will roll away the stone … ?” (Mark 16:3). “The stone had been rolled away” by God (Mark 16:4). …

God Gave His Son – And Raised Him.

Mark 12:1-12 When the prophets had said and done all that they had to say and do, there was still …

Go With The Wind Of The Spirit – And Be Blessed By The Lord.

“They were in a lot of trouble …because they were going against the wind” (Mark 6:48).  We make a lot …

The End

In Mark 13:1-2, Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple. In Mark 13:7, He speaks about “the end.” There …

The Gospel Is For Today And Tomorrow – Not Just Yesterday.

Mark 7:24-37 The Gospel is for both Jews and Gentiles (Romans 1:16). The Gospel isn’t just for long ago. It’s …

New wine …

“New wine is poured into fresh skins” (Mark 2:22). New, fresh – This is the work of God. This isn’t …

In Memory Of Her

Mark 14:1-16 “Wherever the Good News is spoken in the world, what she has done will also be told in …

The work of God is shared by many different people with many different gifts …

Exodus 35:1-36:7 The work of God is shared by many different people with many different gifts. The work is done …

The authority of Jesus Christ …

Mark 11:1-33 Here we learn of the authority of Christ. Calling the ‘colt’ into His service, He says, with authority, …

What love the Lord has for us! …

1st July: Exodus 20:21-21:32 So many instructions – Don’t get bogged down in details. Remember this: We do not live …

Grace has been given to us …

22nd June : Mark 4:1-34 God’s Word carries this message: ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear what …

May we be a shining light…

Exodus 27:20-29:9 The ‘lamp’ was ‘set up to burn continually‘ (27:20) – ‘May we be a shining light…Let the flame …

Jesus changes people …

Mark 2:13-3:12 Jesus changes people. Levi became Matthew (14). He became ‘a new creation’ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The change of …

Thinking Together About Jesus: Psalm 2:1-12; Mark 8:27-9:8

Psalm 2:1-12; Mark 8:27-9:8 We’re going to think together about Jesus is and what He has done for us. We’re …

Jesus Christ – The Risen Lord

Mark 16:1-20 “Who will roll away the stone … ?” (Mark 16:3) – They were looking for men to do …

Wars, Earthquakes, Famines – Don’t Be Alarmed!

Mark 13:7-8 7 “When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, don’t be alarmed! These things must happen, but they …

More Than Enough For Everyone

As we read of the feeding of the five thousand, our thoughts turn to the Lord’s Supper – Jesus blessed …

Standing Up For Jesus

“Don’t let anyone separate what God has joined together” (Mark 10:9). “Don’t stop the children from coming to Me” (Mark …

Let’s Eliminate Negative Thinking about Jesus Christ (Mark 8:27-9:8).

I’ve borrowed part of this title from Robert Schuller. He used the letters of the word, Lent, to say something …

The Feeding of the Five Thousand (Mark 6:30-44)

 * The first thing we notice is the timing of the miracle. It didn’t come at a time when Jesus was looking for …

The Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-20)

Here, Jesus is saying to us, ‘There is a way that leads to fruitfulness’ – and he’s also saying, “There’s …

A New Beginning (some thoughts from the Scriptures)

Genesis 1:1-3 ‘Genesis’ means ‘beginning’. Its opening verses challenge us to get our priorities right. (a) the priority of God(1) …

Jesus Christ – the Son of God: Psalm 118:19-29; Mark 12:1-12

Psalm 118:19-29; Mark 12:1-12 There were many servants. There is only one Son. We read Jesus’ parable in the light …

Return To The Saviour. Be Restored By The Saviour.

Jesus was betrayed by Judas. He was denied by Peter. Could Judas have been restored? From God’s point of view, …

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper: Psalm 23:1-6; Mark 14:1-11

Psalm 23:1-6; Mark 14:1-11 Jesus was looking forward to the celebration of the Passover. It would be the time when …

Jesus didn’t give up on Peter …

A confession of faith in Jesus (Mark 8:29) is followed by a rebuke from Jesus (Mark 8:33). How did Peter …

The storm is raging. Jesus draws near. There is peace.

The storm is raging: ‘they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them’ (Mark 6:48). Jesus draws near, …

“He Who Has Ears To Hear … “

Mark 4:1–34 God’s Word carries this message: ‘He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says…’ …

Love For God

Mark 12:28-37 What is love for God? How do we learn to love the Lord? We begin with listening to …

New life for Levi

Mark 3:14–17 New Life For Levi (Mark 3:14). His name was LEVI. He was EVIL. He was a tax collector, …

Be Open To The Life-Changing Love Of Christ …

“Jesus … was deeply hurt because their minds were closed” (Mark 3:5). “Whoever curses the Holy Spirit will never be …

Love God – and love your neighbour.

Mark 12:29-31 Love God. Love your neighbour. Love for God comes first – but it never stands alone. It’s never …

The Saviour Takes The Sinner’s Place.

Mark 11:1-11 More than a journey into Jerusalem – a journey to suffering, crucifixion and death. No shortcut to resurrection …

Jesus Is For Everyone – He’s Such A Great Saviour!

In Mark 5, we learn that Jesus is for everyone – a demoniac called Legion, a synagogue leader named Jairus, …

The Future And The Present

“Be on your guard! I have told you everything before it happens” (Mark 13:23). Why does Jesus speak to us …

Good News: Isaiah 53:1-12; Mark 15:33-16:20

Isaiah 53:1-12; Mark 15:33-16:20 The story of Jesus didn’t end with His death. Beyond His death, there is His resurrection. …

Good News – Reaching Out To Us And Reaching Out Through Us

“Good News” – “the forgiveness of sins” and “baptism with the Holy Spirit” (Mark 1:1,4,8). This Good News is centred …

Forgiveness And New Life

Mark 2:1-17“He was speaking the message to them” (Mark 2:3) – and there were “signs following” (Mark 16:17). Preaching and …

Search The Scriptures: Mark’s Gospel

MARK “Good News” – “the forgiveness of sins” and “baptism with the Holy Spirit” (Mark 1:1,4,8). This Good News is …

Salvation And Discipleship

Jesus brings us salvation – “Friend, your sins are forgiven” (Mark 2:5) – and He calls us to discipleship – …

Coming to the Lord’s Table: Hosea 14:1-9; Hosea 6:1-3; Mark 2:1-22

Hosea 14:1-9; Hosea 6:1-3; Mark 2:1-22 We begin our approach to the Lord’s Table with words which are found in …

Mark 14-16

Mark14:1-25  –  Jesus was surrounded by enemies, ‘seeking to kill Him’ (1). There was also a hypocrite, preparing ‘to betray …