Posts from October 2024

Sermon Note: Not to be Served

Introduction As we continue our Walking with Jesus series, we arrive at a memorable moment in Mark 10:35-45 where Jesus teaches about true greatness. James and John seek positions of honor, but Jesus redirects their ambition toward service. Walking with Jesus means learning to lead not by seeking power, but by serving others. This passage challenges us to rethink leadership and reminds us that we find our greatest purpose in serving one another, just as Jesus did. Illustration Video Why…

Sermon Note: Needles & Camels

Introduction Continuing our Walking with Jesus series, we turn to Mark 10:17-31, where Jesus challenges a rich man to release his wealth and follow him. This difficult passage calls us to examine our own relationship with material things, and in this season of stewardship, we’re invited to reflect on how our resources—both financial and otherwise—can be used to further God’s work. As we consider how our legacy is built through generosity, let’s ask ourselves: What are the “riches” we cling…