Alva Baptist Church

The Cross Was Not An Accident; Mark 14:53-64

Jesus did it on purpose. There was no evidence offered the night Jesus was 'convicted' of saying that He was God, except for His own testimony in response to the question "Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?" The only true words spoken in that mockery of a trial.  Listen to further observations by our Associate Pastor Daniel Sturgeon this week...

Mark 13 The End Part 2

Jesus warns the reader about circumstances that will come, so that we will not freak out if we see those days. "When you see..." implies that someone 'will see'.  This expectancy fuels our resolve to be disciple making disciples today, and for those believers present during the end times to NOT lose it when the last-days tribulation comes upon the earth.  There is great hope for those who overcome the challenges of those days.

Mark 13 The End

In around 30 AD, Jesus correctly predicts the future event which we know occurred in 70AD and goes further to declare yet-future events about the end of the world; more horrible things than have been since the creation by God, or ever will be until God ends the world.  We live in the tension between the prophecies of Jesus Christ the Son of God, the lamb who shares God's throne.  What Jesus said has either come true; or still has yet to, but will come true.

Mark 12:35-44 pt 2

In this passage, the Holy Spirit contrasts Jesus' words about the scribes with His comments about the offering of a poor widow.

Mark 12:35-44 pt 1

Jesus has very little respect for the scribes. He warns us not to be like them.

The Widow's Mite

Do you love someone enough to give them your last rollo?

Mark 12 18-27 Opening Prayer

just a simple prayer offered at the start of the service.

Mark 12 18-27 Power pt2

Believing the testimony of God and walking in faith will demonstrate the power of God as He keeps His promises to us and shows us that we may know He is true.

We walk by faith, not by sight

The Sadducees are in denial of the metaphysical world

No angels

No resurrection

Just the social dynamic of good living

Jesus rebukes them and His words instruct us today

Mark 12 18-27 Power Pt 1

Believing the testimony of God and walking in faith will demonstrate the power of God as He keeps His promises to us and shows us that we may know He is true.

We walk by faith, not by sight

The Sadducees are in denial of the metaphysical world

No angels

No resurrection

Just the social dynamic of good living

Jesus rebukes them and His words instruct us today

Mark 11:27-33 Authority Pt 2

Jesus challenges the rulers' motivation for challenging Him.