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.

Sin, and How We Deal With It

HPBC Elder: Tom Joyce – PM Sermon

Scripture: Selected Scriptures

What is Sin? Where does it come from? How do we deal with it? The world’s ideas about sin are contrasted with what the Bible and Church Fathers have to say about it, and it is only through a full knowledge of the nature of sin that we can hope overcome its effects in our life.

 

Counsel for the Sufferer

HPBC Elder: Greg Lynch – AM Sermon

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-42

In Lamentations 3, we find theological and practical instruction on how to cope with God’s chastening. The message zeroes in on seven key words and concepts in this chapter, including three attributes of God— loyal love, compassion, and righteousness—and four attitudes sufferers should manifest—waiting upon God, submission toward God, confession of sin, and repentance.

Commissioned to Disciple

Guest Speaker: Pastor Jason Harris – PM Sermon

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

As Christ prepares His ascension to the Father all authority in heaven and earth is placed behind this final command: A call to fellowship with the Trinity in the work of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Unrighteous Made Righteous

Guest Speaker: Dr. Bill Arp – AM Sermon

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

How can God be established as righteous when He is declaring unrighteous people righteous? This is a very important question, and one that is answered by a thorough examination of the Apostle Paul’s explanation of righteousness by way of faith.