Mark: The King's Trial

THE KING’S TRIAL

This passage is full of irony. Although he is captive, Jesus has not lost control. Throughout the trial of Jesus, Mark shows us that it’s really the other characters who are under examination. They are testing Jesus, but in the process he is turning them inside out.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Faithfulness

THE KING’S FAITHFULNESS

The faithfulness of Jesus in the final moments of his life and the crucifixion are dazzling. The darker the scene the brighter King Jesus shines. In this episode, Pastor Trent highlights the faithfulness of Jesus in prayer, persecution, and prophecy.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Table

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THE KING’S TABLE

The disciples have come to the beginning of the end. One thing is clear as they sit at the King's Table for their last meal: Jesus knows their hearts. Bishop Dan Moose shows us how the anointing, the betrayal, the denial, and the scattering are all connected. Through them the Lord still questions us, "What is in your heart?"

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Warning

THE KING’S WARNING

In this puzzling chapter, King Jesus foretells the gruesome destruction of Jerusalem. The King's warning is packed with imagery and implications that matter today — not to calculate the end of the world but to live as followers of Jesus within it. Pastor Trent shows how Jesus teaches patience with God's timing, perseverance in the truth, and prayer in temptation.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Command

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THE KING’S COMMAND

In this chapter, King Jesus is calling his disciples then and us now to live undivided. You cannot be devoted when your heart is divided. In order to be whole, we must follow King Jesus into a life of devotion — one where we "put everything in."

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Reversal

THE KING’S GLORY

What will put the world to rights? Some say kindness. Some say justice. Other say big or little government. On the road to the cross, King Jesus aims to help his followers see nothing less than the Great Reversal is needed. His Kingdom is inside-out and upside-down from what we have come to expect. The glorious king has come as the suffering servant. Only the cross will put the world to rights.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Glory

THE KING’S GLORY

After telling his original disciples about the cross, Jesus asks them to follow him there! To take up their own cross. To lose their own lives. This is all too much for them, and feels too much for us. How could we ever follow the way crucified King? Pastor Trent teaches from Mark 9 about the how "transfiguration" strengthens Jesus (and us) for the road to he cross.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Challenge

THE KING’S QUESTION

In this Easter sermon, Pastor Trent explores the key turning point in The Gospel According to Mark. In order have spiritual life, Jesus teaches you have to stop trying to gain, stop working to earn, stop attempting to offer something “in return for your soul.” To have what is truly life, you must be willing to lose all you consider "life."

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Question

THE KING’S QUESTION

• The Big Idea: In Jesus, we have not just good teacher, but the divine leader we need. Sometimes you can’t be told, you must be led.

• The Problem: We like the disciples are slow to understand, and we need multi-stage healing. What hope do we have to ever “get” the gospel Jesus?

• The Proposition: Because Jesus is King of kings, we can learn by following the leader.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Heart

THE KING’S HEART

The connection between your heart and your habits matters deeply to Jesus. He confronts the religious leaders of his day saying, "It’s not what you eat, but what you express that stains you." Out of the human heart comes uncleanness, but out of the divine heart of Jesus’ comes purity — whatever he touches becomes the same. This is the King’s Heart! 

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Feast

THE KING’S FEAST

We love and hate leaders. We are cynical of authority and yet fascinated with those on with a platform or influence. Despite our individualistic tendencies, we want to be led. The only problem is… we can’t seem to find a leader who won’t let us down. King Jesus is the leader unlike any other, who led a movement that gathered thousands in His time and billions through history. In Mark chapter 6, the King invites YOU to His feast. 

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Identity

THE KING’S IDENTITY

What do wind, waves, evil spirits, disease, and death have to do with one another? In this section of Mark, the gospel writer is stringing together stories to make a statement about Jesus' identity. Jesus is the Christ, the long awaited King with ALL authority in every sphere of existence. When Christ enters chaos, all is made well.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Kingdom

THE KING’S KINGDOM

In this chapter of Mark's Gospel, King Jesus unveils the secret, the seed, and the surprise of the Kingdom of God. Many in his day and many in ours "hear but do not understand." And so, the Lord Jesus speaks today: “Listen up!”

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Response

THE KING’S RESPONSE

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, the power of King Jesus is on display and calling for a response. When it comes to responding to Jesus, there are only two options — reject him or receive him. Pastor Trent teaches through the varied ways to reject Jesus in this passage: control, censure, or contain.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Conflict

THE KING’S CONFLICT

In this sermon, Pastor Trent helps unpack how the early critics of Jesus questioned his forgiveness, his fellowship, his fasting, and his faithfulness to God's law. In the end, King Jesus turns the questions back upon his critics.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Call

THE KING’S CALL

Some of us experience the Christian life like music “stuck in your head.” Pastor Trent explains that we need to understand the pattern of the music in order to enjoy the sound of it. To leave, find, and follow is the pattern of the Christian life. 

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant. 

Mark: The King's Gospel

THE KING’S GOSPEL

Who is the Real Jesus? What was He really like? In this episode, Pastor Trent teaches about “the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” It is the announcement that God has come — the King is here.

THE GOSPEL OF MARK

If you want to introduce somebody to the Real Jesus; If you want to challenge somebody to live fully as a follower of Jesus; If you want to investigate the biography that has captivated millions for centuries… study Mark with us. Mark is action-packed and full of energy. Mark is honest about faith and doubt. Mark is inviting of risk and always showing us the Real Jesus -- the one who is both King of Glory and Suffering Servant.