Hope for the Rich and the Poor – Mark 12:35-44

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg walks us through Mark 12:35-44. Ever find yourself going through the motions? Like you’re doing what needs to be done but find no joy, no fulfillment, no purpose in it? In this week’s passage we discuss the difference between empty religious action and the hope of active faith.

The Characteristics of True Love – Mark 12:28-34

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Pastor Jonathan Eckberg teaches from Mark 12:28-o34 and asks, “Have you ever feel overwhelmed by the Bible?” It’s a big book with a lot to say about God and our lives. And yet, in its simplest form, it boils down to understanding, accepting, and living out God’s perfect love. This week we’ll see Jesus’ conversation with a curious man where …

Trivial Pursuits – Mark 12:18-27

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Pastor Ron Eckberg teaches from Mark 12:18-27 on how, from time to time, we all find ourselves trying to answer questions that we soon realize are pointless and misguided. Jesus certainly had his share. As we continue our series in the Gospel of Mark we find Jesus once again being tested by the Jewish leaders, this time the Sadducees, whose …