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Series: The Gospel of Mark Part 2
Mark 15:42-16:8 - The Risen King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Apr 24, 2011 Duration: 30:10 mins
The last in our series in Mark’s Gospel. The Gospel ends with the resurrection and the unusual ending in 16:8 prompts us to ask the question, what do we make of the resurrection?
Mark 15:16-41 - The Victory of the King
Speaker: Tim Houghton Preached: Apr 10, 2011 Duration: 34:05 mins
This week we’re looking at the crucifixion of Jesus and what that means for us. Jesus’ death isn’t an ignominious defeat but a glorious victory. The irony is that the Romans are mocking Jesus for being a king and yet that’s exactly who he is
Mark 14:53-15:15 - The Condemnation of the King
Speaker: Tim Houghton Preached: Apr 03, 2011 Duration: 38:21 mins
We’re into the final moments of Jesus’ life. After his false trial Jesus is found guilty but does Jesus really need to say anything? It’s tempting to think that if only Jesus hasn’t spoken up he’d have been ok, but he had to proclaim who he was. He wasn’t condemned for false charges but for the true charge of being the Christ, the Son of God.
Mark 14:27-52 - The Agony of the King
Speaker: Matt Newboult Preached: Mar 27, 2011 Duration: 27:47 mins
Continuing to look at Mark’s Gospel. This week we’re looking at the second half of Mark 14. Peter and Jesus and both on trial. Peter fails his trial spectacularly but goes free. Jesus’ trial is unfair but he passes but is condemned. The good news is that Jesus isn’t just a good example to copy but a substitute to trust.
Mark 14:1-26 - Remembering the King
Speaker: Matt Newboult Preached: Mar 20, 2011 Duration: 26:57 mins
Since chapter 8 in Mark’s Gospel, Mark has been heading to the cross and as the book comes to a close, time slows down. More verses cover a shorter space of time as we enter the final day of Jesus’ life.
In the upper room, Jesus tells his disciples that one of them will betray him. There’s a deep sense of shock as they go round the room, each disciple questioning whether he’s the one who will betray Jesus. They can’t quite believe that it could possibly be them. Now, you may say that their response is reasonable but I think it’s filled with presumption. They’re so sure that they won’t betray Jesus. And later in Mark 14, Peter’s dead certain that he won’t deny Jesus. They’re far too over-confident for their own good, but why are they so over-confident?
Mark 13:24-37 - Waiting for the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Mar 13, 2011 Duration: 28:14 mins
Sounds strange when we first hear it. A cosmic event which hasn’t happened yet. Does Jesus get his prediction about the end of the world wildly wrong or are we supposed to think a little less literally about the passage? Bertrand Russell and others have pointed to this passage to show how wrong Jesus was.
What is Mark 13 about? Isaiah 13 – the sun, moon and stars refer to rulers and authorities. Isaiah 19 – Jesus coming on the clouds to bring judgement. This is not future judgement but judgement to those listening to Jesus.
What are we to make of this passage? Whatever Jesus said did take place and rather than grill Jesus the passage starts to grill us! The destruction of Jerusalem is just a trailer for the judgement of God that will come. Christianity isn’t determined by whether you need it, it’s whether you’re under God’s judgement or not. You need to be dead sure he’s wrong before you reject it.
Mark 12:38-13:23 - Fearing the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Mar 06, 2011 Duration: 31:36 mins
Rev 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name’s sake, and you have not grown weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.
God has not gone on holiday. God kills off faithless churches. When you start to think you’re in control that’s when there’s the most danger.
Mark 12:18-37 - Loving the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Feb 27, 2011 Duration: 29:12 mins
All the different leaders take turns to attack Jesus. Jesus gives the most important commandment. Loving God with every part of your being is the first command. Loving with each aspect of your life. However people look at your life people should see how much you love Jesus. Love is far more than an emotion. Are you balanced or lopsided?
Mark 11:27-12:17 - Recognising the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Feb 20, 2011 Duration: 29:06 mins
Authority and truth are the themes in this passage. Why don’t people believe in Jesus? Less than 1% of Derby go to a Bible believing church. Most people just don’t think that Christianity is true. In this passage Jesus says that people don’t believe because isn’t due to truth. He has made himself perfectly clear.
Mark 11:1-26 - Dishonouring the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Feb 13, 2011 Duration: 35:39 mins
The focus shifts in Mark to following Jesus. What does it mean to follow a Lord who is about to be killed? The people we meet in this passage are the opposite of last week (greatness through humility). This lot don’t care who Jesus is. The shock is that they’re religious people!!!
Mark 10:32-52 - Serving the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Feb 06, 2011 Duration: 28:43 mins
Jesus doesn’t want people to just be seen as great but who actually are great. Every talk Jesus gives in Mark about being a disciple is preceded by a talk on the cross. It’s the cross that powers discipleship. We don’t concentrate on the following but on the person we’re following. Focusing on Christ fuels the following.
Mark 10:13-31 - Coming to the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Jan 30, 2011 Duration: 31:53 mins
We see Jesus welcome children showing that being in the kingdom is passive – allowing God to work in us. We also see Jesus challenging a rich young ruler.
Mark 10:1-12 - Marriage and the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Jan 23, 2011 Duration: 39:56 mins
Continuing in our series in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus deals with marriage and divorce.
Mark 9:30-50 - Obeying the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Jan 16, 2011 Duration: 30:36 mins
Three lessons about greatness:
- Greatness is not about being recognised as being great.
- Greatness is not about being better than others.
- Greatness is about fighting sin.
Mark 9:2-29 - Hearing the King
Speaker: Jonty Rhodes Preached: Jan 09, 2011 Duration: mins
We’re looking at the Transfiguration. The transfiguration is not about Jesus showing his deity but his true humanity without it being veiled. He shows us his true humanity, as we would be without sin in the new heavens and earth.