Are we truly hearing and accepting God’s Word, or are there things in our lives choking out its impact? Continuing the Mark series, Pastor Jeff Piepho unpacks the parable of the sower found in Mark 4:1-20, asking the important question: “Are we truly capable of hearing God?” Jesus often said, “Whoever has ears to hear,…
Do you know which sin the Bible says is unforgivable? This week, in our Mark series, Pastor Jeff Piepho tackles one of the most serious topics in the Bible: the unforgivable sin. Using Mark 3:20-35, Jeff explains how the religious leaders accused Jesus of using Satanic power to perform miracles, a serious accusation that led…
In this sermon from our Mark series, Pastor Jeff Piepho explores a challenging question: Did Jesus hate his family? Using Mark 3:20-35, Jeff explains how Jesus’ own family thought He was out of His mind and tried to take control of Him. Despite this, Jesus stayed focused on His mission, teaching that those who follow…
Do you feel like there are too many rules? Continuing our Mark series, Pastor Jeff Piepho talks about how being a Christian is not just about following rules or doing good things. Using Mark 2:23-3:6, Jeff shows how Jesus challenges the religious leaders by healing a man on the Sabbath. Jesus teaches that the Sabbath…
Do you feel distracted or disconnected from God? In this sermon from our Mark series, Pastor Jeff Piepho talks about how important it is to find quiet time with God, just like Jesus did. Using Mark 1:35 and 1 Kings 19, Pastor Jeff shows how Jesus often went to lonely places to pray, away from…
New from our Mark series, Pastor Jeff Piepho explains why Jesus’ message challenges the traditional structures of Judaism. Using Mark 2:18-22, Jeff teaches how Jesus’ arrival introduced a new design that clashes with old religious systems, and how every man-made religion emphasizes human effort, while Jesus offers salvation freely from God. Learn why the old…
Have you ever heard someone say, “Well, Jesus ate with sinners!”? In this sermon from the Mark series, Jeff Piepho dives into Mark 2:13-17 to explain the why Jesus’ included the people that others didn’t. Jeff teaches about Jesus calling Levi, a tax collector, to follow Him and why He chose to dine with sinners….
How far would you go to help save your friend? In this sermon from our Mark series, Jeff Piepho explores the powerful message behind the story of a paralyzed man whose friends went to great lengths to bring him to Jesus, found in Mark 2:1-12. Find out how Jesus used this dramatic moment to reveal…
Are you curious why Jesus was able to make the claims and perform the miracles that he did? In this sermon from the Mark series, Jeff Piepho explores that authority as we see it in Mark 1:21-45. Check out how Jesus amazed people with His way of teaching, not because it was new, but because…
Do you know the cost of following Jesus? In the his second sermon from the series “Mark (Jesus – the Son of God)”, Pastor Jeff Piepho teaches about exactly that. In Mark chapter 1, Jesus tells us what we must do to be his disciples. Using Peter, Andrew, James, and John, and Jesus’ own words…
