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Blind Bartimaeus: Shadows, Shouting, and Sight (Mark 10:46-52 Sermon)
Sermon, Mark Jason Elder Sermon, Mark Jason Elder

Blind Bartimaeus: Shadows, Shouting, and Sight (Mark 10:46-52 Sermon)

In this sermon on Mark 10:46-52, we explore Blind Bartimaeus, who boldly calls out to Jesus for mercy, defying the crowd’s attempts to silence him. His persistent faith leads to healing and a transformative relationship with Christ. This powerful story challenges us to have the courage to call out and the faith to follow Jesus. Are we ready to break through resistance and step into the light?

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Following Jesus in a Power-Hungry World: Mark 9:30-37 Sermon
Sermon Jason Elder Sermon Jason Elder

Following Jesus in a Power-Hungry World: Mark 9:30-37 Sermon

We discover what Mark 9:30-37 means when we see that Jesus teaches about true greatness: it isn’t about status or power but about selfless service. Whether you’re leading a team, teaching a class, or simply seeking to make a difference, Jesus offers inspiring insights into what it means to lead with a servant’s heart.

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Pushing Buttons and Boundaries: Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman (Mark 7:24-30 Sermon)
Sermon, Mark Jason Elder Sermon, Mark Jason Elder

Pushing Buttons and Boundaries: Jesus and the Syrophoenician Woman (Mark 7:24-30 Sermon)

In this sermon from Mark 7:24-30 Jesus is moved to act because of the faith of the Syrophoenician woman, sometimes called the Canaanite woman. This passage is astounding. She asks for crumbs from the table and Jesus heals her daughter. This passage is situated between Mark 6 and the feeding of the 5,000 and Mark 8 and the feeding of the 4000 Gentiles, so the theme of eating bread with the Messiah is a major theme.

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Daughters Restored (Mark 5:21-43 Sermon)
Sermon Jason Elder Sermon Jason Elder

Daughters Restored (Mark 5:21-43 Sermon)

In Mark 5:21-43, we witness profound acts of restoration: Jairus' daughter and a woman healed. It's more than a story; it's a feast of God's grace and restoration. This passage is also 1 of 5 Markan Sandwiches, which is a storytelling technique akin to framing, whereby one story is interrupted and interpreted by another.

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The A, B, Cs of Following Jesus (Discipleship Sermon)
Gospel, Sermon Jason Elder Gospel, Sermon Jason Elder

The A, B, Cs of Following Jesus (Discipleship Sermon)

What are the ABCs of Christian living for the individual and the church? In this passage from Mark 3:13-35, Jesus calls the disciples to an adventure, gives them and assignment with an apprenticeship, which requires boldness. Yet, even Jesus himself needs the bonds of a committed, covenant community, and so do we! We get into the journey of discipleship and discover the strength of covenant, companionship, and community.

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Hey Now, Sermons Make Disastrous Towers
Jason Elder Jason Elder

Hey Now, Sermons Make Disastrous Towers

In this commissioning sermon from Genesis 11, I preach about the Tower of Babel. It is easy to use the sermon like a tower, a place to hide from our fears or a place to use for our vanity. The Lord, however, is our true refuge and strength.

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