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.

God’s Gospel Foolishness (Part 3)

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 1:21-29

The church in Corinth was failing as a church, but it wasn’t because they had errant theology or the wrong gospel. Rather, their theology and gospel proclamation was simplistic, and their philosophy of ministry was entertainment driven. However, Paul explains God’s design for the proclamation of His gospel.

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.

God’s Gospel Foolishness (Part 2)

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-20

The church in Corinth was failing as a church, but it wasn’t because they had errant theology or the wrong gospel. Rather, their theology and gospel proclamation was simplistic, and their philosophy of ministry was entertainment driven. However, Paul explains God’s design for the proclamation of His gospel.

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.

How to Arrest God

Pastor Matt Tarr – PM Sermon

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

On the night of Jesus’ arrest, He spends His final moments in prayer, but as soon as He concludes, He is scandalously arrested. Every element of His arrest demonstrates His sovereignty, and that He is the innocent Son of Man.