Grace Clarksville

As Jesus enters Jerusalem to face his own death, he does so as king who is about to give us the greatest of gifts - freedom.  Scriptures: Mark 11:1-11  Keywords: Jesus, Mark, freedom, kingdom

We all struggle with giving. We struggle to pour out to those in need. But what if the real life that Jesus has for his calls us to be willing to give of everything? We might see that we all have something to give. Scriptures: Mark 10:46-52  Keywords: Giving, Mark, Sacrifice, Blind, Life

In Mark 10, Jesus doesn't offer us warnings about greed or encouragements towards generosity. He instead is saying that there is something radically wrong with us and that money has a particular power to blind us to the mistake of finding our identity in a savior other than himself alone. Scriptures: Mark 10:17-27  Keywords: Wealth, possessions, savior, identity

Divorce is a common experience in today's world.  In this sermon, we look at one of the places in which Jesus addresses divorce and see how it can shape our thinking about marriage and divorce today. Scriptures: Mark 10:1-10  Keywords: Divorce, marriage, discipleship, Jesus, Mark, legalism, relationships

The Kingdom of God is defined to us by Jesus in more than terms of a reward, He speaks to us also of the costly sacrifices required. The demanding requirements of discipleship provide both an escape from the destructive ways of sin, and the grace fueled adventure of living for his purpose. Scriptures: Mark 9:42-50  Keywords: Sin, Repentance, Persecution, Reward, Jesus

We all want to be successful - and to have others see us as successful.  In this sermon, we see how Jesus defines success and encourages us to place our truest identities in him. Scriptures: Mark 9:33-37  Keywords: Pride, humility, Jesus, Mark, success, greatness

How do we make sense of Jesus?  In this sermon, we see that because Jesus is the Son of God and because he gives us a resurrection from the dead, we can trust him with our lives. Scriptures: Mark 9:2-13  Keywords: Jesus, Mark, transfiguration, Moses, Elijah, law, prophets, spiritual growth

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this passage, Jesus tells us that it (at least) means we need to deny ourselves, take the lower places in life, and keep close to him. Scriptures: Mark 8:31-28  Keywords: Mark, Jesus, self-denial, discipleship, suffering, spiritual growth

New Years Eve, one of the most hopeful days of the year. It’s a day where we take time to plan out our goals, dreams, and resolutions for the next year. But what if we were setting ourselves up to waste another year before it even began based on our resolutions, dreams, and goals? What should we truly be living for in 2018, to not only give us a year, but the beginning of a life, where we truly live? Scriptures: Matthew 22:36-40 Keywords: New, Years, Eve, 2017, 2018, Matthew 22:36-40, Resolutions, Dreams, Goals, Living, Life, Love, Love God, Love people

As we celebrate Christmas Eve, we see a God who sometimes makes us wait for things - and the beauty he works through our waiting. Scriptures: Luke 1:26-45, Luke 2:1-7  Keywords: Christmas, Advent, Luke, Jesus, incarnation, waiting, hope

How we see God shapes how we interact with him.  In this sermon, we look at how Jesus helps us see God for who he really is, and consequently how we can know this same God in personal ways. Scriptures: Mark 8:22-30  Keywords: Mark, blindness, spiritual growth, Christmas, advent, Peter

As Jesus continues his ministry, he warns us about the failure of religious performance and instead invites us into a relationship based on grace. Scriptures: Mark 8:11-21  Keywords: Mark, Jesus, Christmas, Pharisees, heart, pride, arrogance, humility, grace

As Christmas approaches, we see how the story of Jesus feeding four thousand people helps us ask four important questions about who Jesus is, and what he is up to in our world. Scriptures: Mark 8:1-10 Keywords: Mark, Jesus, Christmas, fish and loaves, spiritual growth

In this passage we see Jesus confront the religious traditions of the day. In this message, we unpack the reality that Jesus reigns and rules over the religious traditions of men. Scriptures: Mark 7:1-13 Keywords: Jesus, Religion, Rules, Tradition, Freedom

This Sunday we look at God's gracious call to compassion for the world around us as we also announce our partnership with Compassion International. Scriptures: Micah 6:6-8 Keywords: Compassion, justice, peace, gospel, wholeness, poverty, compassion international

When Jesus walks on water, he shows us more than just a miracle - he shows us how God cares for us when we experience trials.  Scriptures: Mark 6:45-52 Keywords: Mark, Jesus, water, faith, discipleship, spiritual growth, trials, suffering

As we continue in the book of Mark we find Jesus comes in contact with 2 people, each in desperate need of help, and each responding with overwhelming faith in Him. What does their story show us about what our faith should ultimately be put in, and what does that faith do for our lives? Scriptures: Mark 5:21-43 Keywords: Faith, Hope, Mark, Mark 5, Trust, God’s Plan, God’s Timing, God’s Goodness

In the presence of a storm-filled sea, Jesus shows how much he cares for us by hearing our questions, and asking us a few of his own. Scriptures: Mark 4:35-41 Keywords: Mark, Jesus, story, boat, sea, fear, faith, suffering

Jesus uses a powerful story to show us how our hearts grow best towards him. Scriptures: Mark 4:1-9 Keywords: Mark, soil, seed, sower, parable, spiritual growth, heart    

Jesus says there is only one sin that God will not forgive.  In this sermon we look at the "unforgivable sin" of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Scriptures: Mark 3:22-30 Keywords: Mark, Holy Spirit, unforgivable sin, scribes, pride