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This week, we'll study Mark 8:34–9:1 under the theme “A Death That Leads to Life. After Peter resists a suffering Messiah, Jesus makes it clear: you cannot follow him while trying to save yourself. The instinct to protect our plans, preserve our reputation, or maintain control when following him feels wise — but Jesus says it leads to loss. Only a crucified Messiah can show how losing your life could ever lead to finding it.Series Summary: Fast-paced, urgent, and relentlessly focused on Jesus, the Gospel of Mark shows us not just what Jesus said, but what he did. Written for a Roman world hungry for power, Mark introduces a surprising King - one who comes to serve, to suffer, and to give his life for many. Over the coming weeks, we'll walk this road with Jesus, from the wilderness to the cross, discovering how the Servant-King's actions reveal the true good news - and what it means to follow him as disciples who take up our own cross and trust him with our lives.Add St. Marcus as your church on the Church Center App!Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.
As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, we encounter Jesus' challenging words about the true cost of following him. In this passage, Jesus calls his disciples to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him—a Messiah whose power is revealed not through domination, but through sacrifice. Together, we explore what it means to lose our lives for his sake and discover the life that can only be found in him. Scripture Referenced: Mark 8:34-38
You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehoustonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch
You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehoustonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch
Teaching by Jim Dalrymple
In Mark 3:1–12, Jesus confronts the religious leaders over what truly honors God. When a man with a shriveled hand enters the synagogue, the Pharisees watch closely to see if Jesus will heal on the Sabbath—not because they care about the man, but because they want a reason to accuse Him. Jesus exposes their hardened hearts and shows that God's commands were never meant to restrict life but to restore it.This passage reveals a sobering truth: religious systems can sometimes care more about protecting rules than loving people. But Jesus refuses to let compassion be silenced. With a word, He restores the man's hand and reveals the heart of God—one that values mercy over legalism and life over control.At the same time, Mark shows us two very different responses to Jesus. While the religious leaders begin plotting His destruction, crowds from every direction gather to experience His healing power.In this message, we explore what happens when the kingdom of God confronts hardened hearts, why Jesus challenges the misuse of religious rules, and how His authority reveals the true purpose of God's law: restoring people to life.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 3:1-12More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook
Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation
A Few Minutes In The Gospel Of Mark Part 24: Blessings And Persecutions - English only. What reward is given to those who leave everything for the sake of the Gospel? Messiah promised blessings. But along with the blessings, He said there would be persecution! Based on Mark 10:28-31. This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded December 7, 2022.
To sum up, our Lord turns to the people giving them a heads-up on the differences between eating and sinning.Well His disciples wanted further instruction as to what He meant by the parable. The Lord Jesus was amazed that even the disciples did not understand the difference between the material and the spiritual, between eating food which goes into the stomach and is flushed away and the sins which come from the heart and defile a person before God.Mark goes on to show an incident in the region of Tyre on the north coast. Here the Lord Jesus honors the faith of a gentile woman. The Lord answers her request even though she was not under the covenant of Israel. Christ honors faith in Him wherever it is found.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 7:14, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Jesus confronts the Pharisees whose foolishness was revealed by their holding to the tradition of man made rules and were in effect making the very Word of God of no value at all. We are in Mark 7:1-13. Jesus rebukes these religious rulers for setting aside the very Word of God in order to keep their traditions. Our Lord gives an example of the priority of the Word of God over man made rules as regards one's responsibility to one's parents. These rulers were rejecting the Word of God by placing their tradition as the priority of what to believe and how to live in family relationships. The Word of God has the priority of authority in one's life. It should be placed as priority over man made rules. Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 7:1, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, .
This week, we'll be studying Mark 8:14-21 under the theme “This World's Wrong Ideas.” Jesus warns the disciples about the “yeast” of the Pharisees and Herod — showing how the world's wrong ideas quietly seep into our hearts and shrink our faith. If we're not paying attention, we'll worry about bread while the Bread of Life is sitting in the boat.Series Summary: Fast-paced, urgent, and relentlessly focused on Jesus, the Gospel of Mark shows us not just what Jesus said, but what he did. Written for a Roman world hungry for power, Mark introduces a surprising King - one who comes to serve, to suffer, and to give his life for many. Over the coming weeks, we'll walk this road with Jesus, from the wilderness to the cross, discovering how the Servant-King's actions reveal the true good news - and what it means to follow him as disciples who take up our own cross and trust him with our lives.Add St. Marcus as your church on the Church Center App!Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.
If you think the Bible is boring, you haven't read the Gospel of Mark. It reads less like a religious textbook and more like an action movie. But beyond the fast pace and the miracles, there is a profound truth that challenges everything our culture tells us about power and success.In a world that demands you climb the ladder, build your brand, and look out for number one, the Gospel of Mark introduces a King who does the unthinkable: He serves. He doesn't come looking for fans or perfect people; He comes for the broken, the paralyzed, and the messy.In this episode, we explore why this "Servant King" is exactly the leader you've been looking for. We look at how Jesus uses His authority not to crush people, but to shelter them. If you are tired of a faith that feels like a weekend hobby or a list of rules you can never keep, it's time to rediscover the Jesus who acts immediately to rescue you.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - THE “ACTION MOVIE” GOSPEL0:44 - WHO IS THE SERVANT KING?1:38 - THE PARADOX OF POWER AND SERVICE2:27 - YOU ARE NEVER TOO MESSY FOR JESUS2:54 - WHY FOLLOWING JESUS COSTS EVERYTHING4:12 - THE ULTIMATE VICTORY AT THE CROSS4:44 - 4 WAYS TO LIVE THIS OUT TODAYJOIN the NEWSLETTER. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERECONNECT WITH BINMIN: TikTok Instagram Facebook Linkedin Binmin.orgQuestions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe on YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW on Apple podcasts
In tense times, fear tempts us to protect ourselves and drift from our calling. This Lent message explores Peter's denial and how God uses unlikely opposition to wake us up, restore us, and shape us into courageous disciples.
If you've ever felt like an outsider or wondered if you're too far gone for a second chance, this message explores how Jesus consistently shows up in unexpected places to embrace the very people society rejects. By looking at why Jesus chose to share a table with those considered "sinners," we are challenged to trade a comfortable, easy faith for a brave faith that loves others right where they are. Learn why the heart of Jesus' mission isn't about being perfect, but about finding hope and belonging in the middle of life's mess.
Pastor Tim continues our sermon series through the gospel of Mark by unpacking 8:1-26.
Jesus' power over nature is demonstrated in this lesson. We are in Mark 6:45-56.Our Lord, having gone up to a mountain to pray, and subsequently began walking on the water of the sea of Galilee. The disciples saw Him and were frightened because He appeared to them to be a phantom, a ghost. This happened at night, between 3-6 in the morning. How did they see Him at night? Here our Lord is so precious to us. He first encourages them personally, saying ‘Take heart, or be of good cheer' and then identifies Himself, ‘It is I', and then says ‘Stop being afraid.' The Lord Jesus can and will identify Himself to the heart of each of us who are trusting Jesus Himself in the midst of the storm.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mark 6:45.
This second week of Lent, we continued our series through the Gospel of Mark, focusing on Peter's pivotal confession in Mark 8 and the intense conversation that followed. We learn what it means to follow Jesus with the concerns of God in mind rather than our own. Scripture Referenced: Mark 8:27-33
We are a people who sing about and celebrate the blood of Jesus—but why? Every human being stands guilty before a holy God. None of us escape sin. All have fallen short, and justice does not simply disappear. At Passover, judgment fell either on the lamb or on the firstborn son, but a substitute had to die. That night was always pointing forward. As Jesus shared the meal with His disciples, He was declaring that He is the true and better Passover Lamb. The sacrificial system could never fully remove sin. It was preparing the way for the only One uniquely qualified, fully God and fully man, to stand in our place. On the cross, Jesus absorbed the judgment we deserved and, through His blood, secured eternal redemption. He took our guilt and gave us His righteousness. Because of His blood, we are not merely forgiven, we are brought near. Covered and cleansed, we are welcomed into a relationship with the Father, no longer condemned, but adopted as sons and daughters. Every time we take communion, we remember that the way into God's presence was opened at the cost of His blood, and that changes everything.You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehoustonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch
You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehoustonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch
Being like Jesus requires me to move away from observation and engage in the problems around me.
A scribe asks Jesus a question: which is the greatest commandment? Jesus answers: love the Lord your God with all that you are, and love your neighbor as yourself. This answer feels simple until you realize how deep it runs. This passage shows us the life God seeks, a whole-hearted life that knows Him, treasures Him, and shares His love with others.
Teaching by Jim Dalrymple
We're launching 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting… but before we begin, we have to ask a crucial question: Are we aiming at the right target?In Mark 2:18–22, Jesus is challenged about fasting, and His response reveals something deeper than a debate about food. It's about what it truly means to follow Him. In a world where Christianity can easily drift toward performance, politics, self-improvement, or rule-keeping, Jesus calls us back to the heart of it all: intimacy and restoration.Through the lens of a memorable “target practice” story and four common distortions of modern Christianity, this message unpacks why fasting isn't about keeping score - it's about longing for the Bridegroom. It's not about preserving religious systems - it's about participating in God's restoring work in people's lives.Because if we're not careful, we can hit a bullseye and still miss the target. As we step into this 21-day journey together, this teaching will help you:Understand God's purpose for fastingIdentify false targets that subtly distort the gospelLearn practical, biblical best practices for fasting todayAlign your hunger with deeper intimacy with JesusFast with joy, mission, and restoration in mindLet's set our sights on the right target - and turn our hunger into prayer.// SCRIPTURE REFERENCES //Mark 2:13-3:6More info at the Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/mark/ // TAKE A NEXT STEP //Want to visit or discover more about Columbia View? Made a decision to follow Jesus or get baptized? Looking to get involved in growing and serving? VISIT HERE: https://columbiaview.org/ // FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA //Youtube Instagram Facebook
The Gospel of Mark - The Importance of Faith - Part 2
It's important to remember that the Gospels are both the inerrant word of God and a carefully constructed narrative full of dramatic contrasts. Nowhere is this more evident than in Mark 14 and the contrast between Judas the disciple and Mary the sister of Jesus' friend Lazarus. They are both totally devoted to…different things! This sermon we'll explore the differences between them, the difference it makes to their relationship with Jesus, and the example each are to us as Jesus' disciples today.
Congregation of the Living Word, a Messianic Jewish Congregation
A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Mark Part 23: A Camel and The Eye of a Needle - English only. Yeshua said that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God. What does that mean? Based on Mark 10:23-27. This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded December 7, 2022.
In our passage, Mark 6:30-44, Mark presents the Savior once again. Here Jesus cares for His disciples and takes them on a retreat to rest for a while.Then Jesus feeds 5000 men and their families. He does this miracle because He had compassion of them for they were like sheep without a shepherd, so He taught them. Have experienced the compassion of our Lord Jesus? This miracle is the only one that is recorded in all 4 gospels. And in the Gospel of John this miracle is followed by Jesus's statement that He is the bread of life, both in His person and His work, that has come down from heaven to give life to the world. John 6. Jesus is the bread of life.Let's open our Bible to Mark 6:30 with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Mark 1:35-39. February 15, 2025. Pastor Bobby Pringle
This week, we will be studying Mark 7:24-30 under the theme “Even Her.” We learn that God's grace crashes through every barrier — race, religion, reputation. We see a Savior who draws out bold faith and proves that the good news of Jesus overcomes all boundaries.Series Summary: Fast-paced, urgent, and relentlessly focused on Jesus, the Gospel of Mark shows us not just what Jesus said, but what he did. Written for a Roman world hungry for power, Mark introduces a surprising King - one who comes to serve, to suffer, and to give his life for many. Over the coming weeks, we'll walk this road with Jesus, from the wilderness to the cross, discovering how the Servant-King's actions reveal the true good news - and what it means to follow him as disciples who take up our own cross and trust him with our lives.Add St. Marcus as your church on the Church Center App!Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.
Living on mission means carrying broken people to the one who knows how to heal them.
Pastor Tim continues our sermon series in The Gospel of Mark by unpacking Mark 7:24-37.
Continuing our series in the Gospel of Mark, Kale Courtright examines the challenging story of a man with leprosy, an illness that brought not just physical pain, but total exclusion from community and God. Discover what Jesus' shocking encounter with this marginalized man reveals about his identity, his kingdom, and God's call for radical inclusion in every generation.
As we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark during this Lenten season, we reflect on Jesus' powerful teaching about what truly makes a person right with God. In a world focused on outward actions and appearances, Jesus directs our attention inward and toward the condition of our hands and our hearts. Scripture Referenced: Mark 7:1-23
You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehoustonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch
As the shadow of the cross draws near, two very different treasures are exposed in this passage. In the darkness, religious leaders and Judas calculate cost and control. In the light, Mary the sister of Martha, pours out what would have been nearly a year's wages to anoint Jesus. Her extravagant offering wasn't impulsive; it was deeply personal. She looked at her earthly wealth and decided that expressing her gratitude and joy for Jesus was worth more. The disciples saw waste. Jesus saw worship. They valued the activity of the kingdom, but she treasured the King Himself. And as Jesus received her gift, He revealed His own heart—He was walking toward burial, toward the cross, because His treasure was you. In the end, we all pour our lives out on something. The question is: what do you want to be remembered for?You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehoustonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch
Jesus faces the Sadducees, who devise a calculated trap designed to make resurrection appear absurd and to embarrass Him. Instead, Jesus exposes their flawed argument and failure to know either the Scriptures or the power of God.
Teaching by Jim Dalrymple
s.o.a.p. mark 2. discovering what God is communicating to each of us in ch 2