Lessons from the Great Physician of the Soul (Mark 2:13-17)

In this preeminent section of Mark, two eternal truths are explored for those who would have a Savior in Christ.

Jesus: The Authority to Forgive Sins (Mark 2:1-12)

Pastor David Erickson begins chapter two of Mark by reading through the miracle of the paralytic, depicting how persistent faith prompts historic action. In this passage, it is proven that only Jesus has the authority to forgive sins.

The Compassion of Jesus (Mark 1:40-45)

Pastor Andrey Tiginyanu continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us the compassion of our Lord Jesus as seen through His miraculous and counter-cultural healing of a man with leprosy.

The Kingly-Mission of Christ (Mark 1:29-39)

Pastor Richard Lemmon continues our series on the Gospel of Mark by highlighting for us three qualities of our Lord which Display His perfect character and wisdom.

The Authority of Jesus (Mark 1:21-28)

Pastor Trevor Ice from Edgewood Bible Church preaches on the next section in Mark, which centers on the beginning of Jesus' teaching following the selection of His disciples. In this section, we can see the immediate and formidable Jesus' display of authority captures the attention of those that He first encountered in the early days of His teaching.

Declaration of the Gospel and Disciple Making (Mark 1:14-20)

Continuing the series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor David Erickson preaches on the beginning of Jesus' ministry and how He selected His disciples. In this text, we can see Jesus and His commanding authority dictate the course of the future.

Christ's Prescription for His Church | Ephesians 4:11-16

Missionary to Chile Steve Schneider speaks on the Epistle of Ephesians. He notes that there are numerous actions that a church must take to ensure that they remain healthy and well-grounded. In this sermon, he highlights five of those points, discussing them as prescriptions for Christ's church.

From Affirmation to Wilderness Testing (Mark 1:9-13)

Jesus' baptism and subsequent temptation in the wilderness is a portion of Scripture that appropriately showcases His humility and glory. In this Sunday's sermon, elder Bill Mickelson preaches on how these stories effectively present Jesus' power and authority, and how His actions can motivate us to wage war against sin.

Making Ready the Way of the Lord (Mark 1:1-8)

The beginning of the first chapter of Mark presents us with a description of John the Baptist, who is an important forerunner that paves the way for Jesus Christ and His mission. Pastor David Erickson presents us with four critical components that must be discussed when reviewing this indispensible section of Scripture.

Jesus Christ - The Servant Savior

The Gospel of Mark presents an opening verse that sets the stage well for one of the four Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus Christ. Before we can delve deep into the material, however, we must first consider who Mark is, the message he is sharing from his perspective, and who Jesus is described as within the text.

Two Necessary Components to Living Faithfully in a Dark World (2 Peter 1:19-21)

In a sin-cursed world, all is tainted by darkness, but that isn't the end of the matter. God lovingly sent the light of His Word to guide us throuhg the dark so that we might know Him. The Apostle Peter urges us to both "Pay Careful Heed to the Illuminating Scriptures" and to "Remember the Divine Source of the Scriptures," giving us everything we need to navigate the darkness faithfully until the new Day dawns.

The Priority of Praise to Our Great God (Psalm 113)

Pastor David Erickson of Immanuel Bible Church in Bellingham teaches on Psalm 113, a passage that focuses on the intentional praise and worship of the Lord. In being good stewards of what God has created, we must determine to focus on Him above all else, and prioritize praising His great Name.

The Forgotten Psalm of Fear-Filled Faith (Habakkuk 3)

Pastor Stephen Duwe of Montage Bible Church presents a message from the book of Habakkuk, analyzing his prayer to the Lord during the judgement of the Israelites. Even amidst a crisis and difficult trial, Habakkuk's prayer contains critical elements that can be used to shape the manner in which we should communicate and interact with the Lord.

The Character of a True Disciple of Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:1-7)

The Bible is clear on how Christ's disciples should function within the church, providing numerous examples within the Gospels and Paul's letters. In 2 Timothy, Paul writes about the characteristics of a true disciple and provides guidance on how they should carry themselves.

Imperatives for God-honoring Faithfulness (Daniel 1)

Four imperatives for God-honoring faithfulness from the life of Daniel.

EBC Distinctives: A Worship-Motivated Church (Selected Scriptures)

In the light of God's wondrous salvation in and through His Beloved Son, we now have the joy and duty, by God's Grace, of Worshipping Him out of a heart of love and gratitude for all He's done, not only personally but also as a community of faith.

EBC Distinctives: A Love-Expressing Church (1 Thessalonians 4:9-10)

As those who have been the privileged recipients of God's unfathomable love in Christ, Christians, of all people, are empowered by the Spirit of God to love God and love one another, from the heart, and for God's Glory.

EBC Distinctives: A God-Dependent Church (Ephesians 6:18-20)

As holy and redeemed people, we are to strive, by God's Grace, to walk in humble dependence upon our great God in prayer, knowing that apart from Him we can do nothing.

Jesus, The Promised King of Israel (Luke 1:26-38)

As Christians, it's Christmas every day as we remember and relish on the Glorious Person of the Lord Jesus Christ, being mindful that He is, indeed, the Majestic King, in Whom all the nations are to place their confident trust in.

The Trial of Jesus, Our Perfect Substitute (Mark 15:1-15)

The decision to crucify Jesus is a remarkable event in history that, when closely studied, reveals how even when He was being wrongly tried, God's perfect plan saw Jesus taking our place as our perfect substitute.