A Witness to the Veracity of Scripture

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20

When our English Bible concludes the Gospel of Mark with an ending that was not original to the inspired text, how can we be sure the rest of our Bible is reliable? In this message, Pastor Matt explains how this uninspired addition bears witness to the truthfulness of Scripture.

The Resurrection of the Suffering Servant

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Easter Sunday 2017

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

In an abrupt and unexpected ending to Mark’s Gospel, Mark’s audience would be left only to remember the call to be faithful in light of the reality of His resurrection.

The Burial of a Righteous Man

Pastor Matt Tarr

Good Friday 2017

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul identifies three fundamental elements to the message of His gospel: Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. But what is it about Jesus’ burial that makes it important to redemption? Mark 15:42-47 explains just why Jesus’ death was so important.

The Victorious Death

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41

As Jesus spent His final three hours on the cross, darkness descended over the earth as God’s judgment fell on the righteous Son of God. Thus, His atoning work was done.

Add. Ref.: Psalm 22; Luke 23:48; Acts 2:7-8; 2:36-38; 7:51

Committed to Mockery

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 15:16-32

It might be surprising that as extensive as Jesus’ physical suffering was on the day of His crucifixion, it’s not an emphasis in any of the Gospel narratives. Instead, there is a major emphasis on the mockery of the crowds, proving once again mankind’s need for redemption.

Politics and Injustice (Part 2)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

The Jews bring Pilate Jesus in order that He might be officially condemned so that His trial might look justified in the eyes of history. However, although Pilate is willing to condemn Jesus to death for the sake of his own political expediency, the only official verdict he can issue is that the Son of Man is innocent, and died an unjustified death at the hands of sinners.

Politics and Injustice (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

The Jews bring Pilate Jesus in order that He might be officially condemned so that His trial might look justified in the eyes of history. However, although Pilate is willing to condemn Jesus to death for the sake of his own political expediency, the only official verdict he can issue is that the Son of Man is innocent, and died an unjustified death at the hands of sinners.

A Trial that Proved Guilt (Part 2)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Jesus infuriated the Jewish leaders because He would not adhere to their extra-biblical traditions, but during Jesus’ trial, the Sanhedrin are no longer interested in their tradition. In order to convict an innocent man, they violate at least 14 of their own rules for jurisprudence.

A Trial that Proved Guilt (Part 1)

Pastor Matt Tarr – AM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Jesus infuriated the Jewish leaders because He would not adhere to their extra-biblical traditions, but during Jesus’ trial, the Sanhedrin are no longer interested in their tradition. In order to convict an innocent man, they violate at least 14 of their own rules for jurisprudence.