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February 15, 2026Close to Jesus, But Not ChangedPastor Frank Bowden Sermon Notes I. You Can Do Church But Miss Jesus Mark 14:12-16And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?” And…
At a dinner table in Bethany, a woman did something outrageous; she shattered a flask of precious perfume, worth a year’s wages, and poured it over Jesus. Her act was immediate, unmeasured, and extravagant. The room was filled with fragrance and criticism. “Why this waste?” they asked. But Jesus didn’t rebuke her. He honored her….
February 8, 2026Extravagant LovePastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Mark 14:1–11It was now two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to arrest him by stealth and kill him, for they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar from the…
In Mark 13:24–37, Jesus offers a sober reminder that He will return, and we must live like we believe it. Too often, we swing to extremes when it comes to the end times. Some are so consumed with charts and conspiracy theories that they lose sight of Christ. Others grow so disinterested that they fall…
February 1, 2026Watch and WaitPastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Mark 13:24-37But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of…
We live in a world of constant alerts: weather warnings, breaking news, emergency drills. But after a while, we get numb to it all. The danger? When a real threat comes, we may not be ready. In Mark 13, Jesus gives His disciples a spiritual warning: deception, persecution, and tribulation are coming. It’s not a…
January 25, 2026It’s the End of the World as We Know ItPastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Don’t be shocked by chaos—Jesus already told us it’s coming, and He’ll carry us through it. Mark 13:1–23And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what…
At first glance, the story of the poor widow in Mark 12:41–44 is often used as a warm encouragement to give generously. But when we look more closely, especially at the verses right before it, we see something deeper, more challenging, and more compassionate in Jesus’ heart. Jesus had just rebuked the religious leaders of…
January 18, 2026Motives of FaithPastor Ricky Smith Sermon Notes Mark 12:41–44And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples…
We often underestimate how much seats matter. From the classroom to the courtroom, where you sit says something. It can communicate honor, privilege, or power. In Mark 12:35–40, Jesus uses this simple idea to teach a profound truth: where and how you sit reveals the condition of your heart.Jesus begins by pointing to Psalm 110,…