Sermons: Mark 11-16:
Jesus' Last Week

This is a sermon series on the last week in Jesus' earthly life as described in Mark 11-16. It was preached in our Sunday morning worship service.

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When the King Comes
Text: Mark 11:1-33 Date: 02/01/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: God’s long-awaited Messiah/King finally came to his people. What did he find? What will he find when he comes again?

With or Without You?
Text: Mark 12:1-12 Date: 02/08/2009 Speaker: Neal Patel
Description: Jesus elaborates on the terrible and foolish choice of his rejecters in his parable of the wicked tenants.

Q & A with the K of K
Text: Mark 12:13-37 Date: 02/15/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: Hard-ball interviewers thought they could trip Jesus up with their questions, and get him to seal his fate. No one can outwit the King of Kings.

Tell-Tale Hearts
Text: Mark 12:38-44 Date: 02/22/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: In memorable paragraphs Jesus warns us of religious phonies, and tells us to consider the faith of the widow who gives everything she has to the Lord.

Estimated download times:   Dialup: 15 min   /   DSL: 75 sec   /   Cable: 15 sec.

Alert to the End
Text: Mark 13:1-37 Date: 03/01/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: Jesus looks ahead to the cataclysmic events of the great Temple’s destruction and then the end of the world as we know it. This text can be frightening; it certainly is challenging; but ultimately it’s comforting... so long as we stay awake!

Love's Extravagance in a Dark World
Text: Mark 14:1-11 Date: 03/08/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: What is the most extravagant gift you’ve ever given? Was it really warranted? In this text we are challenged by Mary’s gift to the Lord Jesus, and amazed again at Judas’ betrayal.

Rejoicing in the Lord's Redemption
Text: Mark 14:12-25 Date: 03/15/2009 Speaker: Tim Wagner
Description: Every month we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Why do we do it? What is the New Covenant? How do we keep it? Jesus instructs His disciples on the significance of His sacrifice and how we can remember and rejoice in this New Covenant.

The Stricken Shepherd and the Scattered Sheep
Text: Mark 14:26-42 Date: 03/22/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: When, in your life, have you felt the most alone? It’s a terrible feeling. But that’s what our Lord experienced. As he, the Shepherd, was stricken, his sheep scattered, and he went to the cross alone — all for us.

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A Grave Injustice
Text: Mark 15:1-15 Date: 3/29/2009 Speaker: Jared Hendricks
Description: Jesus is on trial before the chief priests of the Jews and Pilate. He’s delivered over to be crucified, but who really is guilty?
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“Hail, King of the Jews!”
Text: Mark 15:16-47 Date: 04/05/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: As Jesus is handed over to the cruel Roman soldiers and led to the cross, two truths come into bold relief: mankind’s utter depravity and the absolute majesty of God’s King.

A Terrifying Joy
Text: Mark 16:1-8 Date: 04/12/2009 Speaker: Gary Kirst
Description: Certain experiences in life can take our breath away. They are so intense, so powerful, so moving. Such was the experience, to the nth degree, of the women at the empty tomb that first Easter morning. They experienced a terrifying joy…