Mark, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Today, we’re jumping right back in where we left off: Mark 4:35-41. In this section we get another eye-witness account of the life of Jesus, one that involves a Galilean hurricane. The purpose of this story is not to highlight some virtue, like in Aesop’s Fables. Rather, Mark is continuing to pull back the curtain to reveal more and more of who Jesus was – and is. Today, he offers us additional insight into the unique identity of Jesus and, in this case, how it specifically applies to our fears, big and small.

Media, Other Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

This week is Sanctification of Life Sunday, and we take a brief break from the Mark series on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade to take a deeper look at abortion. Not just a merely political issue, we discuss what God says about what it means to be human, the beginning of human life, what abortion really is, and how the gospel shapes our response.

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Mark, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Today in Mark 4:21-34, we have three short parables that communicate one unique idea each about the kingdom of God. Simply put, the kingdom of God refers to the rule and presence of God over the hearts and lives of his people, by his Spirit. Jesus claimed to be leading the in-breaking of the kingdom as the long-awaited and much-anticipated King of Kings. In our parables today Jesus highlights three aspects, or dynamics, of the kingdom. This is incredibly encouraging as Jesus is helping us understand how God is at work in our lives and in our world – even today and, perhaps more profoundly, how we can be a part of it.

Christmas, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

As we celebrate Christmas Eve, Pastor Adam guides us through the Full Christmas Story. The story of Jesus begins not at his birth, but at the beginning of time. The Bible tells us the full story, from the creation of the Earth, the forming of Israel, the prophecies of the prophets, and through the gospel stories themselves tell of Jesus and what he came to accomplish for us.

Mark, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Today in Mark 4:1-20 we explore one of Jesus’ most well-known parables, the parable of the sower (cf Mt 13; Lk 8). This parable explains why we react to the Gospel in so many different ways. Jesus highlights that how we respond to him and what our relationship with him looks like ultimately depends on the condition of our heart – and it's the condition of our heart that determines the course of our life, in this one and the next.

Baptism, Media, Other Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Jesus commands us, in the great commission to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20. Where did Christian baptism originate? What is its meaning? How is it to be done? Who is it for? Today we are going to see that Christian baptism is far from an empty religious ritual, but an outward expression of a personal commitment to Christ.

Mark, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In Mark 3:31-35 Jesus pulls back the curtain even more, as he describes his true family and invites us all into it. Pastor Adam explains the significance of our adoption into God's family, while tying in the theme throughout Mark of being inside and outside the Kingdom and reign of God.

Mark, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Today in Mark 3:22-30, we see, afresh, the stunning and sobering reality of Jesus. First, the tri-lemma of Jesus, is he lunatic, liar or Lord? Then, the identity of Jesus, who he says he is? Also in the offer of Jesus, what is he really claiming? Finally, the warning of Jesus, where he is telling us to put our hope?

Mark, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Today looking at Mark 3:7-21, we see that the people around Jesus increasingly respond in one of three ways: fans, followers and foes. The same is true today. Every one of us falls into one of those categories and everything in your life depends on which one you find yourself in.

Mark, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

This morning we reach 2:23-3:6. On the surface, similar to last week, it looks like the topic of this passage is the Sabbath, but what’s really at stake is the identity of Jesus. There are two separate stories here, but they are linked by the same issue (Sabbath) so we’ll handle them together. The big idea today is that Jesus is the only one who can offer us real rest, real Sabbath, for our souls.